Arts & Entertainment
Inspiring destinations within your reach
The talent in Trent Hills is amazing – you’ll find original studio pottery, blown glass, whimsical art, exquisite jewellery, wood carvings and superb paintings at galleries and shops, plus exhibitions featuring the works of local and regional artists and artisans at the Ah! Arts and Heritage Centre. The performing arts range from world-class performances at Westben to the TIFF series at the Aron Theatre Co-operative to the one-of-a-kind performances at the Grand Maple Event Centre in Hastings and the Warkworth Town Hall Centre for the Arts.
Ah! Arts and Heritage Centre of Warkworth
www.ahcentre.ca
The Ah! Arts and Heritage Centre in Warkworth stages special events and exhibitions that look at history through the eyes of artists and art through eyes of the present. Ah! presents a blended schedule of local and global programming, ranging in accomplishment from student work, emerging and mid-career levels, through to established practitioners.
Aron Theatre Co-operative
54 Bridge St. E., Campbellford
www.arontheatre.com
Enjoy state-of-the-art digital cinema in a charming, refurbished, small-town movie theatre, with freshly popped popcorn as well as your favourite goodies from the concession stand. As a community co-operative, the theatre is operated by volunteers and hosts current, first-run movies and special performances such as the TIFF series and events that feature a variety of local performers.
Grand Maple Event Centre
19 Albert St. E., Hastings
www.grandmaple.ca
Set in a fully renovated 160 year old church, Grand Maple is a unique event location, combining old time charm and grandeur with luxurious and contemporary ambience. Shows include live music concerts, stand-up comedy and a weekly open mic stage on Thursdays from 5:30 to 8:30 pm.
Warkworth Town Hall Centre for the Arts
40 Main St., Warkworth
www.warkworth.ca/town-hall/
The Warkworth Town Hall Centre for the Arts is maintained and supported by volunteers of the Warkworth Business Association in cooperation with the Municipality of Trent Hills. This community facility offers a beautiful, historical venue to accommodate and enhance your event. The Town Hall is home to many community events featuring live entertainment during the Warkworth Lilac Festival. During the Maple Syrup Festival, it is home to a crafts show.
Westben Centre for Connection and Creativity Through Music
6698 County Road 30 N., Campbellford
www.westben.ca
The Westben Centre for Connection & Creativity through Music is located on a beautiful 50-acre farm just 3 km outside Campbellford. The Barn, a unique timber-frame venue, features doors that open onto a beautiful meadow. At Westben you’ll find art in a wide range of genres, from classical chamber music to stand-up comedy to experimental performance art. Visit westben.ca to learn about upcoming shows. LEARN MORE