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The Spring Shoreline – Solo Exhibit by Tanya Markvart
Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre | Joyner Gallery
On view: May 27 – June 22
Opening Reception: Sunday, June 1 | 2–4 PM ( Artist Remarks: 2:30 PM)
https://niagarapumphouse.ca/exhibitions/the-spring-shoreline-tanya-markvart-may-27-2025

Admission is at no charge | All are welcome!

Join us for the debut solo exhibition by Tanya Markvart, The Spring Shoreline, featuring 12 stunning abstract landscape paintings inspired by solo walks along the ancient Niagara Escarpment. Through layered ink on birch panels, Tanya explores the deep connection between land and inner life.

Discover how nature, memory, and emotion flow together—and ask yourself, what do you see on the shoreline?
 

Saturday June 14 is the annual Commemoration of the Engagement at the Forty. 

The flag raising will be at 11:00 a.m. 

There will be musket firings, cannon demonstrations, and mini militia for the children throughout the day. War of 1812 display. 

Thank you to the Incorporated Militia of Upper Canada, Incorporated Militia Artillery Company and Campfollowers. Donations welcomed.

For more information contact info@nellesmanor.ca or 289-235-7755

Background

The Engagement at the Forty took place June 8, 1813, as part of the defense of Upper Canada during the War of 1812. The Forty – now Grimsby – was the location the American forces retreated to after the Battle of Stoney Creek. The British Navy, led by Admiral Yeo, attacked from Lake Ontario. Indigenous forces fired down on the Americans from the escarpment. The militias made their way from Stoney Creek. The Americans were taken by surprise and fled back to Fort George leaving anything they could not carry. The Americans did not come back through this way again.

The Spring Shoreline – Solo Exhibit by Tanya Markvart
Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre | Joyner Gallery
On view: May 27 – June 22
Opening Reception: Sunday, June 1 | 2–4 PM ( Artist Remarks: 2:30 PM)
https://niagarapumphouse.ca/exhibitions/the-spring-shoreline-tanya-markvart-may-27-2025

Admission is at no charge | All are welcome!

Join us for the debut solo exhibition by Tanya Markvart, The Spring Shoreline, featuring 12 stunning abstract landscape paintings inspired by solo walks along the ancient Niagara Escarpment. Through layered ink on birch panels, Tanya explores the deep connection between land and inner life.

Discover how nature, memory, and emotion flow together—and ask yourself, what do you see on the shoreline?
 

Harp’n Aboot will be making their debut at the Saturday June 28 Music at Nelles Manor performance. Harp’n Aboot is the duo of Doug Feaver and Ruth Sutherland. They will be playing some songs that are very old and traditional, and mixing those with new songs and pieces that they've written themselves. The music ranges from beautiful ballads to raucous hand-clappers. Hold on to your boots! 

Bring your own chairs, blankets and even a picnic. 

Tickets are $10 Adults, $5 Students, and Children 0 – 13 Free.

Tickets are available at the museum, the door and on Eventbrite.

For more information contact info@nellesmanor.ca or 289-235-7755

Background

Doug Feaver is a singer/songwriter/storyteller/performer from Grimsby Ontario who plays guitar, harmonica, boots, drums, banjo, bass, and sitar, and his roots are in rock, folk and bluegrass music. Ruth Sutherland is a professional singer/songwriter/harpist from Hamilton whose roots are in folk, Celtic, and classical music. She has a trained mezzo-soprano voice, and Doug doesn't! Together, they are two-thirds of the acclaimed Canadian Celtic trio Scantily Plaid, having performed in concerts and festivals across North America and Europe for over two decades ( www.scantilyplaid.com ). As a duo, Ruth and Doug are called "Harp'n aboot"  https://www.instagram.com/harpnaboot/  . They will be playing some songs that are very old and traditional, and mixing those with new songs and pieces that they've written themselves. The music ranges from beautiful ballads to raucous hand-clappers. Hold on to your boots!

Canada Day – July 1 – tours of the Manor will be by donation. 

The tours will be every half hour starting at 10:00 a.m. with the last tour at 3:00 p.m.

The Great Canadian Historical Songbook company will be presenting a family friendly performance on Saturday July 5 as part of Music at Nelles Manor.

Bringing history alive through story and song.

The show starts at 1:00 p.m.

Bring your own chairs, blankets and even a picnic. 

Tickets are $10 Adults, $5 Students, and Children 0 – 13 Free.

Tickets are available at the museum, the door and on Eventbrite.

For more information contact info@nellesmanor.ca or 289-235-7755