Events in August 2019

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July 28, 2019(1 event)

Category: General Stone & Sky Music & Art Series

Stone & Sky Music & Art Series


July 28, 2019

Recognized by Canadian Heritage as a nationally significant performing arts presentation tradition, Stone & Sky is an eclectic and growing series of curated artistic events encompassing a Greek Revival Theatre Festival, multi/inter-art concerts, Festiva Regionalista, and a grand finalé performance featuring music, dance, puppets and kites. Showcased in The Quarry, the only natural limestone amphitheatre in Canada, this acoustically superb and matchless environment is festooned with mid-Devonian fossils. Hosting more than 75 resident professional artists, musical guests this year represent everything from grand chorale and acid jazz to Inuit throat singing.

Artists: DA Lockhart, Karloff, Manzerolle & Palazzolo and Tina Newlove

July 29, 2019(1 event)

Category: Council Rescheduled Council Meeting to August 12, 2019

Rescheduled Council Meeting to August 12, 2019


July 29, 2019

Rescheduled to August 12, 2019

July 30, 2019(1 event)

Category: General 21st Pelee Island Butterfly Count

21st Pelee Island Butterfly Count


July 30, 2019

Participate in this count that has a long history, novices welcome! Meet at the Heritage Centre. Register with Bob Bowles: rbowles@rogers.com

July 31, 2019(1 event)

Category: General 18th Pelee Island Dragonfly Count

18th Pelee Island Dragonfly Count


July 31, 2019

Participate in this count that has a long history, novices welcome! Meet at the Heritage Centre. Register with Bob Bowles: rbowles@rogers.com

August 1, 2019
August 2, 2019(1 event)

Category: General The Island Unplugged

The Island Unplugged

August 2, 2019

The 6th annual Pelee Island Music Festival is a family friendly music and arts festival taking place in the heart of rural Pelee Island.

Festival Goals:

  • Feature quality entertainment by local, regional, national and internationally known musicians
  • Provide an exceptional experience for festival goers
  • Promote family centred activities
  • Partner with community and regional non-profit organizations and businesses
  • Choose and promote environmentally friendly methods in all aspects of the production of the festival
  • Deliver quality food service provided by the local and regional vendors and organizations
August 3, 2019(3 events)

Category: General The Island Unplugged

The Island Unplugged

August 2, 2019

The 6th annual Pelee Island Music Festival is a family friendly music and arts festival taking place in the heart of rural Pelee Island.

Festival Goals:

  • Feature quality entertainment by local, regional, national and internationally known musicians
  • Provide an exceptional experience for festival goers
  • Promote family centred activities
  • Partner with community and regional non-profit organizations and businesses
  • Choose and promote environmentally friendly methods in all aspects of the production of the festival
  • Deliver quality food service provided by the local and regional vendors and organizations

Category: General Stone & Sky Farmers' Market

Stone & Sky Farmers' Market


August 3, 2019

Join us in The Quarry every Saturday morning to market for local fresh produce, baked goods, preserves, and crafts. Free workshops for all delivered by professional resident artists.

Category: General Steam Sauna by the Lake

Steam Sauna by the Lake


August 3, 2019

Massage therapist Andrei Kovalevskii brings his healing arts to Pelee Island with steam sauna by the lake. This is a movable feast, please text for locations throughout the summer (519) 254-8393.

August 4, 2019
August 5, 2019
August 6, 2019(2 events)

Category: General BINGO

BINGO


August 6, 2019

Bingo at the Legion, with proceeds going to support Pelee Art Works.

Over 18 years of age only.

August 7, 2019
August 8, 2019
August 9, 2019
August 10, 2019(3 events)

Category: General Stone & Sky Farmers' Market

Stone & Sky Farmers' Market


August 10, 2019

Join us in The Quarry every Saturday morning to market for local fresh produce, baked goods, preserves, and crafts. Free workshops for all delivered by professional resident artists.

Category: General Legion BBQ

Legion BBQ


August 10, 2019

Steaks barbecued to taste and served with hot vegetables and dessert.

Category: General Steam Sauna by the Lake

Steam Sauna by the Lake


August 10, 2019

Massage therapist Andrei Kovalevskii brings his healing arts to Pelee Island with steam sauna by the lake. This is a movable feast, please text for locations throughout the summer (519) 254-8393.

August 11, 2019(2 events)

Category: General Tree and Singing Insect Cycling Tour

Tree and Singing Insect Cycling Tour


August 11, 2019

Come out and see some of the amazing trees of this island, learn about their ways and how to tell them apart; with John Ambrose, Ron Tiessen, Curator Emeritus of the Heritage Centre, will help us in a quest to document Pelee's big trees. Rob Tymstra will join us to identify singing insects such as cicadas, grasshoppers, crickets and katydids. The tour will cover the north end of the island from Sheridan Point to Lighthouse Point.

Category: General Stone & Sky Music & Art Series

Stone & Sky Music & Art Series


August 11, 2019

Recognized by Canadian Heritage as a nationally significant performing arts presentation tradition, Stone & Sky is an eclectic and growing series of curated artistic events encompassing a Greek Revival Theatre Festival, multi/inter-art concerts, Festiva Regionalista, and a grand finalé performance featuring music, dance, puppets and kites. Showcased in The Quarry, the only natural limestone amphitheatre in Canada, this acoustically superb and matchless environment is festooned with mid-Devonian fossils. Hosting more than 75 resident professional artists, musical guests this year represent everything from grand chorale and acid jazz to Inuit throat singing.

Artists: Benjamin Goluboff, David Newland & Siqiniup Qilauta/Sunsdrum, Alice MacLean

August 12, 2019
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August 17, 2019(4 events)

Category: General Legion Market & BBQ

Legion Market & BBQ


August 17, 2019

Category: General Stone & Sky Farmers' Market

Stone & Sky Farmers' Market


August 17, 2019

Join us in The Quarry every Saturday morning to market for local fresh produce, baked goods, preserves, and crafts. Free workshops for all delivered by professional resident artists.

Category: General Southernmost Canadian Chili Cook-off

Southernmost Canadian Chili Cook-off


August 17, 2019

Now in the 9th year, it is a great community gathering where teams compete for the Official Chili Cup! A great fundraiser for the Heritage Centre; it is drawing competitors from outside our country making Pelee Island Southernmost Canadian Chili Cook-off a truly international event. Register early as space is limited. Cooking starts at 11 am, and tasting begins at 2 pm.

Category: General Steam Sauna by the Lake

Steam Sauna by the Lake


August 17, 2019

Massage therapist Andrei Kovalevskii brings his healing arts to Pelee Island with steam sauna by the lake. This is a movable feast, please text for locations throughout the summer (519) 254-8393.

August 18, 2019(2 events)

Category: General Southernmost Canadian Chili Cook-off

Southernmost Canadian Chili Cook-off


August 17, 2019

Now in the 9th year, it is a great community gathering where teams compete for the Official Chili Cup! A great fundraiser for the Heritage Centre; it is drawing competitors from outside our country making Pelee Island Southernmost Canadian Chili Cook-off a truly international event. Register early as space is limited. Cooking starts at 11 am, and tasting begins at 2 pm.

Category: General Stone & Sky Music & Art Series

Stone & Sky Music & Art Series


August 18, 2019

Recognized by Canadian Heritage as a nationally significant performing arts presentation tradition, Stone & Sky is an eclectic and growing series of curated artistic events encompassing a Greek Revival Theatre Festival, multi/inter-art concerts, Festiva Regionalista, and a grand finalé performance featuring music, dance, puppets and kites. Showcased in The Quarry, the only natural limestone amphitheatre in Canada, this acoustically superb and matchless environment is festooned with mid-Devonian fossils. Hosting more than 75 resident professional artists, musical guests this year represent everything from grand chorale and acid jazz to Inuit throat singing.

Finalé Production: Tranquilité

August 19, 2019
August 20, 2019(1 event)

Category: General BINGO

BINGO


August 20, 2019

Bingo at the Legion, with proceeds going to support Pelee Art Works.

Over 18 years of age only.

August 21, 2019
August 22, 2019
August 23, 2019(1 event)
August 24, 2019(2 events)

Category: General Stone & Sky Farmers' Market

Stone & Sky Farmers' Market


August 24, 2019

Join us in The Quarry every Saturday morning to market for local fresh produce, baked goods, preserves, and crafts. Free workshops for all delivered by professional resident artists.

Category: General Steam Sauna by the Lake

Steam Sauna by the Lake


August 24, 2019

Massage therapist Andrei Kovalevskii brings his healing arts to Pelee Island with steam sauna by the lake. This is a movable feast, please text for locations throughout the summer (519) 254-8393.

August 25, 2019
August 26, 2019(1 event)

Category: Council Council Meeting

Council Meeting


August 26, 2019

August 27, 2019
August 28, 2019(1 event)
August 29, 2019
August 30, 2019
August 31, 2019(2 events)

Category: General Stone & Sky Farmers' Market

Stone & Sky Farmers' Market


August 31, 2019

Join us in The Quarry every Saturday morning to market for local fresh produce, baked goods, preserves, and crafts. Free workshops for all delivered by professional resident artists. Last one of the season!

Category: General Steam Sauna by the Lake

Steam Sauna by the Lake


August 31, 2019

Massage therapist Andrei Kovalevskii brings his healing arts to Pelee Island with steam sauna by the lake. This is a movable feast, please text for locations throughout the summer (519) 254-8393.

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