A superb entertainer. A master guitar player. A great, soulful singer. A unique songwriter. These are a few of the ways David Wilcox has been described. None of them do him justice. Until you have seen David in concert, you have yet to experience something truly remarkable. Multiple gold and platinum albums, countless fans of all ages – these are testimony. His music has been skated to by Olympic champions Salé and Pelletier, his songs have appeared in movies like Cocktail with Tom Cruise. Whether it’s a backyard barbeque, a TV theme (Street Legal), Carnegie Hall, the Montreux Jazz Festival with John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin – the music of David Wilcox is a blend of rock, blues, country, ragtime and other roots styles that keeps evolving and growing.

Ring in the New Years at Muskoka’s ONLY ski hill, Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area right here in the heart of cottage country, Huntsville!

This New Year’s Eve the place to be is where the fireworks go off at 6pm in order to entertain not only skiers and boarders who stuck around when the lifts and hills closed at 4 but also those that have popped over from adjacent resorts.

Enjoy a light fare menu and cash bar in our cafeteria from 5-8pm while the former front man for The Guess Who, Carl Dixon performs to delight of everyone before and after what is anticipated to be an even BIGGER and BETTER pyrotechnics display this year starting at approx. 6pm!

Details:

• Hills and lifts close at 4pm
• Event runs 5-8pm
• Fireworks display approximately 6pm
• Free family fun
• Board Games Fun Station sponsored by Up North Games
• Music by Carl Dixon
• Cash Bar
• Light Fare Menu in the Cafeteria
• Non perishable food donation drive

The Huntsville Polar Bear Dip returns to Hidden Valley Beach on January 1, 2024, at noon! This community-led event is the “coolest” way to kick. off the new year – and it raises funds for Community Living Huntsville!

About

Super-magicated is the word we use to describe this fun community event!

• The Portage Flyer locomotive and authentic coaches have a thousand lights
• Enjoy a cup of free hot chocolate and cookies (while supplies last) and sing along to the carols while you wait to board the train
• Once on board, you will gently ride alongside the Muskoka River to The Purser’s Cabin
• Santa is waiting to hear “your side of the story”. If you want to stay longer, you can always catch the next train back

Where and when

• Muskoka Heritage Place Rotary Village Station – directions to 100 Forbes Hill Drive, Huntsville
• December 23, 2023
• Gate opens at 4:30 pm, rides begin at 5 pm until 8 pm (last train leaves station at 7:30 pm)

Who

All ages – families, couples, friends.

Cost

• $5.00 per person, babes in arms are free
• Purchase your tickets once inside and just prior to boarding (sorry, advance tickets or reserve seating is not available)
• We accept: Visa, Master Card, cash and debit

Where to park

There are a few parking lots close to Rotary Village Train Station:

• Beside the Lookout
• At the Active Living Centre or Canada Summit Centre
• At the High School

What to bring

• Happy excited kids, your romantic side, a cuddly wrap, and a “good story” for Santa
• Depending upon weather conditions, bring appropriate clothing as the coaches are open-air

What not to bring

Pets; registered service animals are welcome.

It all “Started With A Song” ten years ago, and ever since, Brett Kissel has had an extraordinary rise to superstardom in the Canadian country music scene. With three Platinum and ten Gold singles, two Gold-certified albums, and sixteen Top-10 radio hits, he has become one of the country’s most celebrated artists. Having toured with legends such as Garth Brooks and Brad Paisley, and completing record breaking runs across the country, Kissel has firmly planted himself as one of Canada’s most beloved entertainers. He has also become well known for his genre-defying collaborations, which have led to some iconic duets featuring Grammy winners Charley Pride, Dave Mustaine, Nelly, and iconic R&B group, 98 Degrees.

Earlier this year, Kissel released South Album, the first part of a four-installment multi-album package titled The Compass Project. The second installment, East album, is available now, with West and North albums to follow in 2023.

Start the new year off right by making a vision board.  We are offering this class here at the museum Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 11am.

$20.00 covers a 16 x 20" frame, beverage and snack.  Call the office at 519 627 8962 or email museumpr@kent.net for more information.

 We are also looking for more magazines, they can be dropped off at the Museum Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm.