Join us in kicking off small town BIG with some craft brews and epic tunes! Hawley Crescent Culinary Services will also be on location serving up some awesome eats (Menu TBD) to go with the live music for the evening.

FOOD – 5 pm – 9 pm
MUSIC – The Wanted Live – 6 pm – 10 pm
OPENING REMARKS – 7 pm

Let us know you will be there on Facebook: HERE

Tickets: FREE

In an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, scugog arts festival: small town BIG is being postponed until 2021. While this decision comes at a time of universal uncertainty, we take the safety and health of our guests, staff, and community very seriously. 

Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you all next spring. 

Events organized outside of Scugog Arts may still plan to go ahead, please check with them directly for updates. 

small town BIG is a multi-arts festival set to take place from May 1st to 10th, 2020 across Scugog. Discover music, theatre, visual art attractions, and more. small town own BIG will deliver small-town charm and a BIG experience!

10-Day Programming Includes: 

small town BIG Kick-Off

The Wilkinsons at Town Hall Theatre 

In-Conversation with Drew Hayden Taylor

Lake Scugog Studio Tour 

Scugog Home and Garden Show - Art You Can Sit On public debut!

Lynn McDonald presents Pipo Romero 

Lishman Underground House Tour 

Monsters and Milfoil presented by Theatre on the Ridge 

Agatha Christie and Archaeology with Amy Barron 

A Poetry SLAM and Blind Date With A Book 

And More! 

In an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, scugog arts festival: small town BIG is being postponed until 2021. While this decision comes at a time of universal uncertainty, we take the safety and health of our guests, staff, and community very seriously. 

Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you all next spring. 

Events organized outside of Scugog Arts may still plan to go ahead, please check with them directly for updates. 

small town BIG is a multi-arts festival set to take place from May 1st to 10th, 2020 across Scugog. Discover music, theatre, visual art attractions, and more. small town own BIG will deliver small-town charm and a BIG experience!

10-Day Programming Includes: 

small town BIG Kick-Off

The Wilkinsons at Town Hall Theatre 

In-Conversation with Drew Hayden Taylor

Lake Scugog Studio Tour 

Scugog Home and Garden Show - Art You Can Sit On public debut!

Lynn McDonald presents Pipo Romero 

Lishman Underground House Tour 

Monsters and Milfoil presented by Theatre on the Ridge 

Agatha Christie and Archaeology with Amy Barron 

A Poetry SLAM and Blind Date With A Book 

And More! 

Date: Saturday, May 2nd and Sunday, May 3rd, 2020

Time: 10 am – 5 pm

Location: Various Locations

19 Sites With 51 Artists!

This self-guided tour promises a behind the scenes look at the creative process. Artists are opening the doors to their studios to give you a chance to see what goes into their craft. Visit sites at your own pace!

Part of scugog arts festival: small town BIG!

Let us know you will be there on Facebook: Stay tuned!

Tickets: FREE

Date: Saturday, May 2nd and Sunday, May 3rd, 2020

Time: 10 am – 5 pm

Location: Various Locations

19 Sites With 51 Artists!

This self-guided tour promises a behind the scenes look at the creative process. Artists are opening the doors to their studios to give you a chance to see what goes into their craft. Visit sites at your own pace!

Part of scugog arts festival: small town BIG!

Let us know you will be there on Facebook: Stay tuned!

Tickets: FREE

In an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, scugog arts festival: small town BIG is being postponed until 2021. While this decision comes at a time of universal uncertainty, we take the safety and health of our guests, staff, and community very seriously. 

Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you all next spring. 

Events organized outside of Scugog Arts may still plan to go ahead, please check with them directly for updates. 

small town BIG is a multi-arts festival set to take place from May 1st to 10th, 2020 across Scugog. Discover music, theatre, visual art attractions, and more. small town own BIG will deliver small-town charm and a BIG experience!

10-Day Programming Includes: 

small town BIG Kick-Off

The Wilkinsons at Town Hall Theatre 

In-Conversation with Drew Hayden Taylor

Lake Scugog Studio Tour 

Scugog Home and Garden Show - Art You Can Sit On public debut!

Lynn McDonald presents Pipo Romero 

Lishman Underground House Tour 

Monsters and Milfoil presented by Theatre on the Ridge 

Agatha Christie and Archaeology with Amy Barron 

A Poetry SLAM and Blind Date With A Book 

And More! 

Date: Sunday, May 3rd and Saturday, May 9th, 2020

Time: 10 am – 5 pm 

Location: Uplands Retreat

During the period of social distancing, all Sanctuary days have been re-engineered until the need has passed. The workshop will be offered through the Zoom platform, for more details please visit: https://inkslingers.ca/sanctuary-days/

Tickets: $99 – https://inkslingers.ca/sanctuary-days/about-writers-sanctuary/

In an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, scugog arts festival: small town BIG is being postponed until 2021. While this decision comes at a time of universal uncertainty, we take the safety and health of our guests, staff, and community very seriously. 

Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you all next spring. 

Events organized outside of Scugog Arts may still plan to go ahead, please check with them directly for updates. 

small town BIG is a multi-arts festival set to take place from May 1st to 10th, 2020 across Scugog. Discover music, theatre, visual art attractions, and more. small town own BIG will deliver small-town charm and a BIG experience!

10-Day Programming Includes: 

small town BIG Kick-Off

The Wilkinsons at Town Hall Theatre 

In-Conversation with Drew Hayden Taylor

Lake Scugog Studio Tour 

Scugog Home and Garden Show - Art You Can Sit On public debut!

Lynn McDonald presents Pipo Romero 

Lishman Underground House Tour 

Monsters and Milfoil presented by Theatre on the Ridge 

Agatha Christie and Archaeology with Amy Barron 

A Poetry SLAM and Blind Date With A Book 

And More! 

In an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, scugog arts festival: small town BIG is being postponed until 2021. While this decision comes at a time of universal uncertainty, we take the safety and health of our guests, staff, and community very seriously. 

Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you all next spring. 

Events organized outside of Scugog Arts may still plan to go ahead, please check with them directly for updates. 

small town BIG is a multi-arts festival set to take place from May 1st to 10th, 2020 across Scugog. Discover music, theatre, visual art attractions, and more. small town own BIG will deliver small-town charm and a BIG experience!

10-Day Programming Includes: 

small town BIG Kick-Off

The Wilkinsons at Town Hall Theatre 

In-Conversation with Drew Hayden Taylor

Lake Scugog Studio Tour 

Scugog Home and Garden Show - Art You Can Sit On public debut!

Lynn McDonald presents Pipo Romero 

Lishman Underground House Tour 

Monsters and Milfoil presented by Theatre on the Ridge 

Agatha Christie and Archaeology with Amy Barron 

A Poetry SLAM and Blind Date With A Book 

And More! 

Date: Tuesday, May 5th

Time: 11 am and 1:30 pm

Location: Town Hall Theatre 

It’s hard being the only monster in a small town lake, not to mention the lake’s only caretaker! Monsters & Milfoil will entertain youngsters and share the history and importance of Lake Scugog through interactive fun and song. First presented in 2018, this original production was made possible with the support of the Scugog Council for the Arts and in partnership with the Scugog Lake Stewards. Monsters and Milfoil is being presented free of charge during Small Town BIG through the generosity of Vos’ Independent Grocers.  Suitable for pre-school to primary/junior elementary age children.

Part of scugog arts festival: small town BIG!

Let us know you will be there on Facebook: HERE

Tickets: FREE – reserve your seat at https://townhalltheatre.ca/

Date: Tuesday, May 5th

Time: 11 am and 1:30 pm

Location: Town Hall Theatre 

It’s hard being the only monster in a small town lake, not to mention the lake’s only caretaker! Monsters & Milfoil will entertain youngsters and share the history and importance of Lake Scugog through interactive fun and song. First presented in 2018, this original production was made possible with the support of the Scugog Council for the Arts and in partnership with the Scugog Lake Stewards. Monsters and Milfoil is being presented free of charge during Small Town BIG through the generosity of Vos’ Independent Grocers.  Suitable for pre-school to primary/junior elementary age children.

Part of scugog arts festival: small town BIG!

Let us know you will be there on Facebook: HERE

Tickets: FREE – reserve your seat at https://townhalltheatre.ca/

Date: Tuesday, May 5th, 2020

Time: 7 pm – 9:30 pm

Location: Town Hall Theatre 

As a playwright, Drew has proudly been a part of what he refers to as the contemporary Native Literary Renascence. An author of more than 20 plays (resulting in almost a hundred productions), his popular plays such as TORONTO AT DREAMER’S ROCK, ONLY DRUNKS AND CHILDREN TELL THE TRUTH, THE BERLIN BLUES, and COTTAGERS AND INDIANS have left their mark on the Canadian theatre scene.

Before the show enjoy a tasting form one of Scugog’s most anticipated new shops The Port Cheese Co.!

Part of scugog arts festival: small town BIG!

Let us know you will be there on Facebook: HERE

Tickets: $25 –https://townhalltheatre.ca/  

In an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, scugog arts festival: small town BIG is being postponed until 2021. While this decision comes at a time of universal uncertainty, we take the safety and health of our guests, staff, and community very seriously. 

Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you all next spring. 

Events organized outside of Scugog Arts may still plan to go ahead, please check with them directly for updates. 

small town BIG is a multi-arts festival set to take place from May 1st to 10th, 2020 across Scugog. Discover music, theatre, visual art attractions, and more. small town own BIG will deliver small-town charm and a BIG experience!

10-Day Programming Includes: 

small town BIG Kick-Off

The Wilkinsons at Town Hall Theatre 

In-Conversation with Drew Hayden Taylor

Lake Scugog Studio Tour 

Scugog Home and Garden Show - Art You Can Sit On public debut!

Lynn McDonald presents Pipo Romero 

Lishman Underground House Tour 

Monsters and Milfoil presented by Theatre on the Ridge 

Agatha Christie and Archaeology with Amy Barron 

A Poetry SLAM and Blind Date With A Book 

And More! 

Date: Wednesday, May 6th, 2020

Time: 7 pm – 9 pm

Location:  Scugog Memorial Public Library 

If you don’t know why these two things go together, then join us to learn how the great mystery novelist’s life is revealed within the pages of her books. Her love of the Middle East and the life she lived with her famous archaeologist husband provided the basis for many of her greatest novels including Murder on the Orient Express, Death on the Nile, and Murder in Mesopotamia. Learn about her life, travels, and the fabulous ancient sites whose mysteries she helped uncover.

About Dr. Amy Barron
Amy Barron received her PhD at the University of Toronto in the field of Mesopotamian history and archaeology. Her doctoral thesis is entitled “Late Assyrian Arms and Armour: Art versus Artifact”. She has excavated in the Middle East and elsewhere, and has travelled widely studying the archaeology of various remote parts of the world from Peru to China. She has also worked in the museum field for over twenty years and presently teaches Museum Studies at Fleming College.

Part of scugog arts festival: small town BIG!

Let us know you will be there on Facebook: HERE

Tickets: $15 – on sale at Scugog Public Library after March 23rd! 

In an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, scugog arts festival: small town BIG is being postponed until 2021. While this decision comes at a time of universal uncertainty, we take the safety and health of our guests, staff, and community very seriously. 

Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you all next spring. 

Events organized outside of Scugog Arts may still plan to go ahead, please check with them directly for updates. 

small town BIG is a multi-arts festival set to take place from May 1st to 10th, 2020 across Scugog. Discover music, theatre, visual art attractions, and more. small town own BIG will deliver small-town charm and a BIG experience!

10-Day Programming Includes: 

small town BIG Kick-Off

The Wilkinsons at Town Hall Theatre 

In-Conversation with Drew Hayden Taylor

Lake Scugog Studio Tour 

Scugog Home and Garden Show - Art You Can Sit On public debut!

Lynn McDonald presents Pipo Romero 

Lishman Underground House Tour 

Monsters and Milfoil presented by Theatre on the Ridge 

Agatha Christie and Archaeology with Amy Barron 

A Poetry SLAM and Blind Date With A Book 

And More! 

Date: Thursday, May 7th, 2020

Time: 7 pm – 9 pm 

Location: Church of the Ascension

Lynn McDonald presents The Incomparable And Energetic, Pipo Romero. Guitar Sounds of Spain – Classical, Flamenco, and Folkloric. On tour from CADIZ, the most ancient part of Spain!

Part of scugog arts festival: small town BIG!

Let us know you will be there on Facebook: HERE

Tickets: $25 – on sale at Eco Port and at the door!

In an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, scugog arts festival: small town BIG is being postponed until 2021. While this decision comes at a time of universal uncertainty, we take the safety and health of our guests, staff, and community very seriously. 

Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you all next spring. 

Events organized outside of Scugog Arts may still plan to go ahead, please check with them directly for updates. 

small town BIG is a multi-arts festival set to take place from May 1st to 10th, 2020 across Scugog. Discover music, theatre, visual art attractions, and more. small town own BIG will deliver small-town charm and a BIG experience!

10-Day Programming Includes: 

small town BIG Kick-Off

The Wilkinsons at Town Hall Theatre 

In-Conversation with Drew Hayden Taylor

Lake Scugog Studio Tour 

Scugog Home and Garden Show - Art You Can Sit On public debut!

Lynn McDonald presents Pipo Romero 

Lishman Underground House Tour 

Monsters and Milfoil presented by Theatre on the Ridge 

Agatha Christie and Archaeology with Amy Barron 

A Poetry SLAM and Blind Date With A Book 

And More! 

Date: Friday, May 8th

Time: 8 pm 

Location: Jester’s Court

You have three minutes to perform your SLAM poem, impress the judges and win big! Compete against other slammers for a chance at $200, $100, or tickets to a Theatre on the Ridge production. Also don’t judge a book by its cover and go on Blind Date with a Book. Some blind dates don’t work out but, in this case, you are in for a pleasant surprise. 

Part of scugog arts festival: small town BIG!

Let us know you will be there on Facebook: HERE

Tickets: $5 register at the door, or at writeportal@gmail.com

Date: Saturday, May 9th and Sunday, May 10th

Time: 10 am – 5 pm

Location: Purple Hill

Get an inside look at this unique underground house designed by Bill Lishman. Tour Paula Lishman’s studio, Geordie Lishman’s workshop, and their garden full of sculptures. All proceeds go to the Bill Lishman Memorial Project.

Part of scugog arts festival: small town BIG!

Let us know you will be there on Facebook: HERE

Tickets: $20 at the gate, includes parking!

In an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, scugog arts festival: small town BIG is being postponed until 2021. While this decision comes at a time of universal uncertainty, we take the safety and health of our guests, staff, and community very seriously. 

Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you all next spring. 

Events organized outside of Scugog Arts may still plan to go ahead, please check with them directly for updates. 

small town BIG is a multi-arts festival set to take place from May 1st to 10th, 2020 across Scugog. Discover music, theatre, visual art attractions, and more. small town own BIG will deliver small-town charm and a BIG experience!

10-Day Programming Includes: 

small town BIG Kick-Off

The Wilkinsons at Town Hall Theatre 

In-Conversation with Drew Hayden Taylor

Lake Scugog Studio Tour 

Scugog Home and Garden Show - Art You Can Sit On public debut!

Lynn McDonald presents Pipo Romero 

Lishman Underground House Tour 

Monsters and Milfoil presented by Theatre on the Ridge 

Agatha Christie and Archaeology with Amy Barron 

A Poetry SLAM and Blind Date With A Book 

And More! 

Date: Sunday, May 3rd and Saturday, May 9th, 2020

Time: 10 am – 5 pm 

Location: Uplands Retreat

During the period of social distancing, all Sanctuary days have been re-engineered until the need has passed. The workshop will be offered through the Zoom platform, for more details please visit: https://inkslingers.ca/sanctuary-days/

Tickets: $99 – https://inkslingers.ca/sanctuary-days/about-writers-sanctuary/

In an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, scugog arts festival: small town BIG is being postponed until 2021. While this decision comes at a time of universal uncertainty, we take the safety and health of our guests, staff, and community very seriously. 

Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you all next spring. 

Events organized outside of Scugog Arts may still plan to go ahead, please check with them directly for updates. 

small town BIG is a multi-arts festival set to take place from May 1st to 10th, 2020 across Scugog. Discover music, theatre, visual art attractions, and more. small town own BIG will deliver small-town charm and a BIG experience!

10-Day Programming Includes: 

small town BIG Kick-Off

The Wilkinsons at Town Hall Theatre 

In-Conversation with Drew Hayden Taylor

Lake Scugog Studio Tour 

Scugog Home and Garden Show - Art You Can Sit On public debut!

Lynn McDonald presents Pipo Romero 

Lishman Underground House Tour 

Monsters and Milfoil presented by Theatre on the Ridge 

Agatha Christie and Archaeology with Amy Barron 

A Poetry SLAM and Blind Date With A Book 

And More! 

Date: Saturday, May 9th and Sunday, May 10th

Time: 10 am – 5 pm

Location: Purple Hill

Get an inside look at this unique underground house designed by Bill Lishman. Tour Paula Lishman’s studio, Geordie Lishman’s workshop, and their garden full of sculptures. All proceeds go to the Bill Lishman Memorial Project.

Part of scugog arts festival: small town BIG!

Let us know you will be there on Facebook: HERE

Tickets: $20 at the gate, includes parking!

Date: Mother’s Day – Sunday, May 10th

Time: 2 pm 

Location: Utica Hall 

Take in a one-of-a-kind fashion show that will entertain and teach you about traditional theatre costumes, while you enjoy an English high tea. Presented by Theatre on the Ridge with commentary by Dr. Amy Barron.

Part of scugog arts festival: small town BIG!

Let us know you will be there on Facebook: HERE

Tickets: $35 available at www.theatreontheridge.ca after March 23rd. 

This two-part series for care partners will explore options when care needs are changing. We will discuss available supports within the community and how to access and navigate the health-care system. Please register at asdr.eventbrite.ca or email information@alzheimerdurham.com