Fenelon Falls Live!
Fenelon Falls Live! seeks to promote live performance through concerts, dances, plays, workshops, programs and community events; cultivate local talent; and support local venues. We collaborate with other arts organizations and networks in the region. Fenelon Falls Live! has also brought professional performances to venues in Fenelon Falls over the years.
Friday Night Jam
Fenelon Falls Live! co-hosts the Friday Night Jam, a weekly community song-circle at Fenelon Falls United Church, 123 Colbourne Street (enter from the parking lot), every Friday Night from 7 to 9 p.m., weather permitting. The Friday Night Jam has been going for well over a decade and newcomers are always welcome. All abilities are represented and we welcome participation.
Fenelon Falls Live! Facebook Page
Fenelon Falls Live! also maintains a Facebook page, advertising the Friday Night Jam, the Friday Night Open Mic at the Brewery, and a monthly Open Mic at the Cow and Sow Eatery (on the last Saturday of the month). Dances and other performances are also announced, including performances at The Grove Theatre in summer.
Past Initiatives: Simcoe Day Celebrations
In 2018 and 2019 Fenelon Live! organized a well-attended mid-summer festival called Simcoe Day Celebrations. The Celebrations included:
- 1812 reenactment campsite and military demonstration
- Concert band and other musicians
- Historic craft displays
- Indigenous cultural displays and workshops
- Horse drawn wagon rides
- Free refreshments
The Simcoe Day Celebration was cancelled due to the pandemic.
We are looking for new members to help us extend our activities and take on new initiatives to support live performance in Fenelon Falls, especially in the shoulder and winter seasons.
Contact:
Alan Engelstad – alan.engelstad@gmail.com
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