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Paddlefest 2010

In Gananoque Ontario Events   On July 7th, 2010   Add A Comment

Paddlefest
Date: July 10-11
Website: www.1000ikc.com/events/paddlefest-2010
Address: 110 Kate St, Gananoque Ontario

Celebrating the St.Lawrence River, and the unique way paddlers connect with it. Perfect for kids, beginners, seniors and competitive paddlers of all ages!

Building on the success of last years event, this weekend combines a fun day of learning in kayaks and concludes with a race on Sunday. All ages, abilities, individuals + families welcome. There will be learning clinics for adults and kids and race categories for recreational and competitive folks.

Last years attendance was over 200 and with your help we can exceed that this time.

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Jammin' In The Islands Gananoque

In Gananoque Ontario Events   On October 2nd, 2009   1 Comment

All Event Details Visit: www.jamminintheislands.com
Below we wrote about Laura Bird performing at the Arthur Child Heritage Museum. This is one of several musicians performing during the Jammin’ In The Islands event.

This entire weekend is a mix of swing, jazz and the blues. Check out our hotels page and make this a musical weekend getaway. The event is taking place October 16th – 18th and here is what you can expect:

FRIDAY OCTOBER 16th

Thousand Islands Playhouse, Fire Hall Theater (8:00): Georgette Fry Quartette
MacNeil’s Landing Restaurant (6-8:30): David Hurley
Glen House Resort, Dining Room (8-10): Jenica Rayne and The Raynemakers
Quality Inn & Suites, Lobster Trap Restaurant (7-9): Black Rapids Gold
Gananoque Inn, Muskie Jake’s Bar & Grill (9-11): Hard Pushin’ Papa

Below are a couple samples of some of the talent that will be performing during this event in Gananoque

Music sample of: Jenica Rayne

Music sample of: Spencer Evans (on the clarinet), he is also an extremely talented piano player
[audio:http://www.exploregananoque.com/audio/sweetbabyswing.mp3]

Music sample of: Hard Pushin’ Papa (Sweet Baby Swing)

SATURDAY OCTOBER 17th

Dreams in Motion:
- “Stretchercise” to cool a.m. Jazz
- Jazz workshop: Sharin’ & Jammin’ with Lorne Kellett (1-3:00)
- Introduction to Swing Dance (5:30-7:30)
Gananoque Boat Line, Jazzin’ & Cruisin’ (12:30 -3): Rural Roots Jazz Trio
Town Park, Lions Club Oktoberfest BBQ (1:00): David Smith and “The Sounds of Jazz” big band
Arthur Child Heritage Museum (2-4): Glenna Green
Glen House Resort (8-10): Spencer Evans Trio
Quality Inn & Suites, Lobster Trap Restaurant(7-9): Rural Roots Jazz Trio
MacNeil’s Landing Restaurant (7:30-9): Denny Will & Friends

Gananoque Inn, Muskie Jake’s Bar & Grill (9-11): Hard Pushin’ Papa
Gananoque Inn, Watermark Dining Room (7-9): Lorne Kellett’s Jazz Piano
Thousand Islands Playhouse, Firehall Theater (8:00): Simon Maxwell Quartette

SUNDAY OCTOBER 18th
Sleepy Hollow B & B (12-2): +$5. for Sunday Brunch: Diane Stapley & Lorne Kellett
Town Park, Lions Club Oktoberfest BBQ (1:30): This Community’s.. Swingin’,Singin’ and Jammin’
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1000 Islands Music Festival

In Gananoque Ontario Events   On August 10th, 2009   Add A Comment

You do not want to miss the 1000 Islands Music Festival taking place August 13 – August 15.

There’s nothing like live entertainment on a sunny afternoon or starlit night.

Join us for some great concerts at the Dingman Farm located at 15 Pykeview Drive in Gananoque.

Poised as one of the largest concert festivals of its kind, the 1000 Islands Music Festival features some of the top award winning acts including Snoop Dogg, Simple Plan, Plain White T’s, Akon, and Lights as well as The Official Blues Brothers Revue. As an added bonus, Randy and Mr. Lahey from Trailer Park Boys will also be at the show.

For more information please visit: www.1000islandsmusicfest.com

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