Community Messages

The City of Burlington is thrilled to invite residents to the grand opening celebration of the newly built Skyway Community Centre and Park on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 1 to 3 p.m. at 129 Kenwood Ave.

Opening Day Highlights:

• 1 p.m. – Opening ceremony and remarks
• 1:30 p.m. – Nexxice synchronized skating performance
• 2 p.m. – Sledge hockey demo and free public skating (until 4 p.m.)
• 2:30 p.m. - Ceremonial first puck drop and photo
• All afternoon – Burlington Teen Tour Band (BTTB) performance, free BBQ (while supplies last) presented by the BTTB Boosters, program showcases, crafts, marketplace, scavenger hunt and more

All are welcome. Come explore, skate, play, and celebrate! For more information on the Skyway Community Centre and Park, visit Burlington.ca/Skyway. 

Still Life The Radio Play by Eric Alexandre adapted from the novel by Louise Penny

Three Pines is a tiny Quebec village, not found on any map. But, its inhabitants have a flourishing cultural life. That is until the day when one of them is found dead in the woods. Chief Inspector Armande Gamache and his team from the Sûreté du Québec investigate as we learn more about the townspeople one of whom is quite possibly a murderer!

For $20 (seniors) or $25 (regular), you will be immersed in a wonderful mystery by celebrated Canadian author, Louise Penny. Read in dramatic fashion by seasoned actors from Act of Faith Productions of Oakville, this special benefit performance is directed by Burlington's own Bev Mattson, and produced by Act of Faith's Kathy and Vince Carlin.  

Tickets: www.westplains.ca/events   

There will be a trivia contest hosted by Canadian writer and broadcaster, Kevin Sylvester, with prizes donated by Burlington's favourite indie bookshop, A Different Drummer.  A book display by A Different Drummer will also be on site!

And, what's better, proceeds from this show will go to Burlington COMPASSION SOCIETY.  Help where it's needed - When it's needed.

Come out and support our local actors and producers, our local bookshop, and our local charity!

What is a radio play?

A. A radio play is as it sounds - a story read in dramatic fashion by actors, complete with sound and musical effects.  A popular form of entertainment pre-television days, radio plays are now gaining popularity on online platforms!

Still Life The Radio Play by Eric Alexandre adapted from the novel by Louise Penny

Three Pines is a tiny Quebec village, not found on any map. But, its inhabitants have a flourishing cultural life. That is until the day when one of them is found dead in the woods. Chief Inspector Armande Gamache and his team from the Sûreté du Québec investigate as we learn more about the townspeople one of whom is quite possibly a murderer!

For $20 (seniors) or $25 (regular), you will be immersed in a wonderful mystery by celebrated Canadian author, Louise Penny. Read in dramatic fashion by seasoned actors from Act of Faith Productions of Oakville, this special benefit performance is directed by Burlington's own Bev Mattson, and produced by Act of Faith's Kathy and Vince Carlin.  

Tickets: www.westplains.ca/events   

There will be a trivia contest hosted by Canadian writer and broadcaster, Kevin Sylvester, with prizes donated by Burlington's favourite indie bookshop, A Different Drummer.  A book display by A Different Drummer will also be on site!

And, what's better, proceeds from this show will go to Burlington COMPASSION SOCIETY.  Help where it's needed - When it's needed.

Come out and support our local actors and producers, our local bookshop, and our local charity!

What is a radio play?

A. A radio play is as it sounds - a story read in dramatic fashion by actors, complete with sound and musical effects.  A popular form of entertainment pre-television days, radio plays are now gaining popularity on online platforms!

This concert is featuring one of Canadas best jazz vocalists Fait Amour. Faith is mostly known for her delivery of Ella songs but she is just as much a master in singing Sara Vaughn songs. The fact that she was invited for a five months tour in China was a clear sign of recognition of her talent. There is no better proof that they loved her is that the engager extended her stay for an other three months. 
On September 21, her star studded band will be a perfect complement to her singing.

As summer temps continue to soar, things are also heating up at Theatre Burlington, with rehearsals underway for our first production of the 2025-26 season and the launch of a new website.

“The Birds and the Bees” by Mark Crawford tells the story of newly divorced Sarah who moves in with her mother, Gail.  But Gail has other things on her mind; why do her honeybees keep dying, what’s the deal with her flirtatious neighbour Earl, and what’s the secret the idealistic Masters student Ben is hiding.  

This comedy examines all types of relationships and will leave your heart feeling full.

Directed by Francesca Brugnano and produced by Michelle Spanik, “The Birds and the Bees” is the first production of our all-Canadian playbill.  The show runs from October 17 to November 1st.

The cast includes Julie Donoahue as Gail, Raymond Beauchemin as Earl, Heather Nutt as Sarah and Jeff Nguyen as Ben.  Collectively this group of actors has almost 40 years of experience, but it’s their first time on stage with Theatre Burlington.

Meantime, as rehearsals continue, techies have been working behind the scenes prepping our new and improved website.

It’s much easier to navigate, with more pictures and graphics, lots of information about the upcoming season, how to order tickets, and ways to become a member of the Theatre Burlington family. 

Season tickets are always available, and this year there are a number of options to choose from.  The box office will open for individual ticket sales today (August 5th).  Please check out our new website at theatreburlington.on.ca  or call the box office at 905-639-7700.

The Theatre Burlington Drama Centre is located on Teen Tour Way, behind the Central Park bandshell and beside Central Library.

Celebrate Culture Days and visit Ireland House Museum for our Heritage Fibre Fest!  Explore the rich world of fibre arts, showcasing techniques and traditions that would have been popular among the Ireland family—and still are today!

The event will feature live demonstrations in the historic house and a market offering a variety of fibre art-related products. There will also be a children’s activity station, where kids can make their own spool knitting and weaving creations. Admission is pay-what-you-may.

TANGLED STRINGS ~ Sunshine Quan, harp, and Django Klumpp, guitar

Tickets $25 in Advance or $30 at the Door / $20 Youth 16y & under / $20 video access for 14 days.

Buy tickets online at westplains.ca/events or visit the church office Tues-Thurs 9-1 pm.

Sunshine Quan returns for her 5th concert at West Plains United Church by persistent request from our audience! This time tangled with long-time collaborator Django Klumpp on guitar, these two last thrilled our audience in 2023!

Sunshine Quan is completing her DMA degree in Harp Performance and Literature at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY. Sunshine is also proficient on Chinese zither (Guzheng), and performs traditional Chinese music and Irish/Celtic music.  She was a featured performer at the Toronto International Harp Festival this summer. Watch Sunshine on YouTube

Django Klumpp was a semi-finalist in the 2024 Louisville Guitar Competition and 2025 Philadelphia Guitar Competition, and a two-time winner of the Mansfield Solo Competition. He has performed throughout North America.  Visit Django Klumpp

Tangled Strings, Music for Harp and Guitar, will feature works by well-known harp composers Alan Hovhaness, Xavier Montsalvatge, Maximo Pujol, and Gary Schocker. 

ALL WELCOME for an exquisite afternoon in our beautiful and accessible sanctuary.

As summer temps continue to soar, things are also heating up at Theatre Burlington, with rehearsals underway for our first production of the 2025-26 season and the launch of a new website.

“The Birds and the Bees” by Mark Crawford tells the story of newly divorced Sarah who moves in with her mother, Gail.  But Gail has other things on her mind; why do her honeybees keep dying, what’s the deal with her flirtatious neighbour Earl, and what’s the secret the idealistic Masters student Ben is hiding.  

This comedy examines all types of relationships and will leave your heart feeling full.

Directed by Francesca Brugnano and produced by Michelle Spanik, “The Birds and the Bees” is the first production of our all-Canadian playbill.  The show runs from October 17 to November 1st.

The cast includes Julie Donoahue as Gail, Raymond Beauchemin as Earl, Heather Nutt as Sarah and Jeff Nguyen as Ben.  Collectively this group of actors has almost 40 years of experience, but it’s their first time on stage with Theatre Burlington.

Meantime, as rehearsals continue, techies have been working behind the scenes prepping our new and improved website.

It’s much easier to navigate, with more pictures and graphics, lots of information about the upcoming season, how to order tickets, and ways to become a member of the Theatre Burlington family. 

Season tickets are always available, and this year there are a number of options to choose from.  The box office will open for individual ticket sales today (August 5th).  Please check out our new website at theatreburlington.on.ca  or call the box office at 905-639-7700.

The Theatre Burlington Drama Centre is located on Teen Tour Way, behind the Central Park bandshell and beside Central Library.

Telling Tales is a free family festival dedicated to inspiring a love of reading. Connect with Canada's leading children's authors, illustrators, storytellers and musicians.
2 DAYS - 5 STAGES - 50+ AUTHORS & ILLUSTRATORS
Join us Saturday October 4 and Sunday October 5 at Royal Botanical Gardens - Hendrie Park, Burlington, Ontario.
FREE FAMILY FUN for everyone from tots to teens. Over 100 of Canada’s leading children’s authors, illustrators, storytellers, and musicians live and in-person!
Plus meet literary characters, explore the gardens, workshops, theatre, and activities, contests, and more.
For more information visit https://tellingtales.org/
Telling Tales is building a community of readers, writers and storytellers within Canada’s diverse communities. English, French, and Indigenous authors, artists, musicians, and poets engage even the most reluctant reader.

Celebrate the spirit of a bygone era with an elegant night of dining, dancing, and nostalgia! Join us for “An Evening at the Brant Inn” on Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 6 PM to 11 PM at the Holiday Inn Burlington Conference Centre. Inspired by the Brant Inn - the legendary lakeside venue of the 1940s, 50s, and 60s - this unforgettable evening will feature hors d’oeuvres, a 3-course dinner, drinks, live music from Smooth Blend Jazz Quartet, and dance lessons and demonstrations from danceScape. 

This event is a fundraiser for Museums of Burlington, supporting the preservation of local history and the continued development of educational programming. 

Tickets are $125/person ($120/members) and include passed hors d’oeuvres, 3-course dinner, 1 drink ticket, dance lessons, and live musical entertainment. Cash bar available. Charitable donation receipt will be provided for each ticket purchase. 

Thank you to our event partners Holiday Inn Burlington Conference Centre, danceScape, and Smooth Blend Jazz Quartet. 

Thank you to our presenting sponsor Smith’s Funeral Homes. 

Thank you to our sponsors Heritage Place, Stoner & Company Family Law, Thomson-Gordon Group, Hearing Well Matters!, Utter/Morris Insurance Brokers Limited, and The Dan Lawrie Family Foundation. 

Telling Tales is a free family festival dedicated to inspiring a love of reading. Connect with Canada's leading children's authors, illustrators, storytellers and musicians.
2 DAYS - 5 STAGES - 50+ AUTHORS & ILLUSTRATORS
Join us Saturday October 4 and Sunday October 5 at Royal Botanical Gardens - Hendrie Park, Burlington, Ontario.
FREE FAMILY FUN for everyone from tots to teens. Over 100 of Canada’s leading children’s authors, illustrators, storytellers, and musicians live and in-person!
Plus meet literary characters, explore the gardens, workshops, theatre, and activities, contests, and more.
For more information visit https://tellingtales.org/
Telling Tales is building a community of readers, writers and storytellers within Canada’s diverse communities. English, French, and Indigenous authors, artists, musicians, and poets engage even the most reluctant reader.

As summer temps continue to soar, things are also heating up at Theatre Burlington, with rehearsals underway for our first production of the 2025-26 season and the launch of a new website.

“The Birds and the Bees” by Mark Crawford tells the story of newly divorced Sarah who moves in with her mother, Gail.  But Gail has other things on her mind; why do her honeybees keep dying, what’s the deal with her flirtatious neighbour Earl, and what’s the secret the idealistic Masters student Ben is hiding.  

This comedy examines all types of relationships and will leave your heart feeling full.

Directed by Francesca Brugnano and produced by Michelle Spanik, “The Birds and the Bees” is the first production of our all-Canadian playbill.  The show runs from October 17 to November 1st.

The cast includes Julie Donoahue as Gail, Raymond Beauchemin as Earl, Heather Nutt as Sarah and Jeff Nguyen as Ben.  Collectively this group of actors has almost 40 years of experience, but it’s their first time on stage with Theatre Burlington.

Meantime, as rehearsals continue, techies have been working behind the scenes prepping our new and improved website.

It’s much easier to navigate, with more pictures and graphics, lots of information about the upcoming season, how to order tickets, and ways to become a member of the Theatre Burlington family. 

Season tickets are always available, and this year there are a number of options to choose from.  The box office will open for individual ticket sales today (August 5th).  Please check out our new website at theatreburlington.on.ca  or call the box office at 905-639-7700.

The Theatre Burlington Drama Centre is located on Teen Tour Way, behind the Central Park bandshell and beside Central Library.

As summer temps continue to soar, things are also heating up at Theatre Burlington, with rehearsals underway for our first production of the 2025-26 season and the launch of a new website.

“The Birds and the Bees” by Mark Crawford tells the story of newly divorced Sarah who moves in with her mother, Gail.  But Gail has other things on her mind; why do her honeybees keep dying, what’s the deal with her flirtatious neighbour Earl, and what’s the secret the idealistic Masters student Ben is hiding.  

This comedy examines all types of relationships and will leave your heart feeling full.

Directed by Francesca Brugnano and produced by Michelle Spanik, “The Birds and the Bees” is the first production of our all-Canadian playbill.  The show runs from October 17 to November 1st.

The cast includes Julie Donoahue as Gail, Raymond Beauchemin as Earl, Heather Nutt as Sarah and Jeff Nguyen as Ben.  Collectively this group of actors has almost 40 years of experience, but it’s their first time on stage with Theatre Burlington.

Meantime, as rehearsals continue, techies have been working behind the scenes prepping our new and improved website.

It’s much easier to navigate, with more pictures and graphics, lots of information about the upcoming season, how to order tickets, and ways to become a member of the Theatre Burlington family. 

Season tickets are always available, and this year there are a number of options to choose from.  The box office will open for individual ticket sales today (August 5th).  Please check out our new website at theatreburlington.on.ca  or call the box office at 905-639-7700.

The Theatre Burlington Drama Centre is located on Teen Tour Way, behind the Central Park bandshell and beside Central Library.