The 2nd annual 1000 Islands Wine & Food Festival presented by Brockville and Disctrict Tourism will be taking place on June 17 – 18, 2011 at the Brockville Memorial Centre (Magedoma Blvd., Brockville, ON). There will be local food producers, Ontario and international wineries, Ontario micro breweries, wine and cooking demonstrations, wine and food tasting, local artists and live entertainment.

New this year is the count the cork contest. For more information visit www.1000islandswineandfoodfestival.com.

The Brockville Concert Association is proud to present the 11th annual 1000 Islands Jazz Festival.

The 1000 Islands Jazz Festival has become a premiere jazz destination rightfully earning the title of the “Best Small Jazz Festival in Canada”. The dates for the 2011 festival have been set for Friday June 10 to Saturday June 18.

The Jazz Festival Committee has worked hard to put together a dynamite line-up of jazz performance. Something for everyone’s taste in jazz. Highlights of this year’s festival include the Grammy winner Alex Cuba, a performance by the popular Emile Claire Barlow and the perenial favourites The Nylons.

For all festival details visit http://www.brockvilleconcert.ca/jazz/jazzmain.htm.

Welcome to the St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival’s “Toad – The Anna Russell Story”, a one of a kind show that will definitely keep you on the edge of your seat. The show is going to be suitable to all ages and anyone who comes and watches the story of Anne Russell will definitely appreciate the tale. This is going to be a fun and exciting show and you won’t want to let it slip away. Don’t miss this wonderful, amazing and fabulous show as it happens on the 13^th of May, Friday, until the 14^th of May 2011, Saturday. The event will be held at the Kinsmen Amphitheatre, Prescott.

2011 marks the centenary of the birth of Miss Anna Russell, one of the most celebrated comediennes in the tradition of Victor Borge PDQ Bach and Mary Lou Fallis. Anna Russell kicked off her stellar career together with Sir Ernest Macmillan in the Music Box of the Toronto Symphony which dates back to more than six decades ago. Toad, a family pet-name for Anna Russell, finds the backstage side connecting to the whole story of her life, intermingled with many of her classic routines, which includes her infamous discourse on Wagner’s Ring Cycle, wherein she performs the whole Cycle in a span of just twenty minutes.

Reserve your tickets right now and make sure you have a seat for the event. Tickets now on sale for everyone and they are sold at $25 each. This event will absolutely be so exciting and fun. Everyone is going to be there. Come and join us for a night of laughter only at the St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival’s “Toad – The Anna Russell Story”.

Give your moms a grand surprise as they come in and enjoy a wonderful and memorable cruise on mother’s day only at the Mother’s Day Brunch Cruise- Rockport Boat Line. Mothers have been working all year round for 24/7. On their special day, let us offer them with something special. Enjoy a superb brunch while on a cruise. Now isn’t that a meal worth remembering? Let them see the wonderful sights of the sea and its surrounding landscapes while you dine. Sumptuous and fabulous dishes served with the most excellent quality service they won’t find anywhere else. Also let them enjoy fully licensed bar on board and glamorous washroom facilities. All the necessary amenities provided for their comfort. Mom’s special day is made even more special with a brunch cruise.

Reservations are required, but once they get on board, quality service and their comfort is the cruise’s top priority. The cruise is open to every mother out there who wants to unwind and relax and just be worry-free for the day. The world-renowned Boldt Castle, Millionaire’s Row, Zavikon Island are only a teaser of the whole adventure they will be experiencing aboard the brunch cruise. The Double Decker Cruise Ship provides picturesque sights from both the lower and upper levels. Come and visit the Main Salon as guests will definitely enjoy Fine Dining with seating for up to 90 passengers and the illustrious Promenade Deck can be accessed anytime before or after brunch.

Let them enjoy an extensive menu as the brunch cruise offers Fresh Mixed Greens, Vegetarian Rice Pilaf, Roast Beef, Roast Chicken, Seasonal Vegetables, Red Potatoes, Raisin Salad, Fresh Rolls and Butter and a whole lot more. Have your mother’s day reserved and enjoy a wonderful brunch. Let your mother come to Rockport Boat Line Brockville ON on the 8^th of May, 2011 and enjoy the Mother’s Day Brunch Cruise- Rockport Boat Line.

There’s more to discover at this year’s Brockville Lions Club Woodworking & Gardening Show & 1000 Islands Wood Carvers Show. See many of the area’s greatest and most talented woodcarving and woodworking artisans and come talk to many of our participating gardening experts. Demonstrators will be showing off their abilities by demonstration and will be explaining their unique talents. Whether you are someone who knows a lot about woodworking and carving, or just someone who is interested to come and see this amazing display of talents, every individual is welcome to visit and see for themselves the wonders of wood carving and gardening. There will certainly be something for everyone to enjoy.

All complete with tool and equipment sales, all the many aspects of woodworking and carving demonstrations, this year’s woodcarving and woodworking show will be an ideal event to those who have interest in woodcarving, woodworking and gardening. There will be a lot of surprises in store for you. This year’s show will still be accommodating audiences from all ages. Children or adults, everyone is welcome to attend. Bring the whole family as the show includes special prizes and lucky draws. The event will have no admission fee and is totally free of any charges and will even be providing their audience with special amenities such as wheelchair accessible parking to make sure that everyone will be convenient at the event. This is certainly the best place to go.

This year, the woodcarving and woodworking show will have a gift shop, picnic areas, food services and more. Pets are even welcome. So what are you waiting for? Clear your schedule and mark your calendars as the event happens on the 6^th of May until the 7^th, 2011 only at the Brockville Memorial Centre, Magedoma Drive. Gardening, woodcarving and woodworking exhibits only at Brockville Lions Club Woodworking & Gardening Show & 1000 Islands Wood Carvers Show.

Ethnic food from all over the world is all in one place at the Brockville & District 30th Annual Multicultural Festival. Tingle your taste buds as only the best dishes from all over the globe come to you and not only that, we also offer a non-stop enjoyable entertainment of music and dance from different cultures and traditions. Enjoy all the ethnic booths present at the event and learn all the distinct tradition and cultures of the different participants. We encourage you to bring your kids, or even the whole family to come and witness this year’s Annual Multicultural festival as the event will feature a lot of family oriented activities and programs.

The Brockville and District Multicultural Council have organized the event. This council has been founded to help conserve, sustain and stimulate all those creative expressions you can see in all cultures and folk art heritages through the involvement of the individuals with each other and through the relations of the different communities. This magnificent event will be sponsored by some of the most prominent companies around such as 3M, Beattie Dodge Chrysler LTD., Canarm, DLK Insurance, Groundsmater, Hellenic Community, James Fire and Safety and so much more. You could definitely expect a lot from this year’s multicultural event. Come, see and make sure you don’t miss it.

The event will admit children under 5 years of age for free. However, the event will charge entrance fees for students, seniors and adults. For students and seniors, entrance fees are priced at $3.50 while adults are charged at $4 for entry. Prices are totally reasonable for something that you will certainly enjoy and have fun seeing. Come at the Brockville Memorial Centre from the 29^th of April until the 30^th, 2011. See the cultures of the world all under one roof only at the Brockville & District 30th Annual Multicultural Festival.

The past two months have been an onslaught of glorious breakfasts with the Edgewood Farms Pancake Breakfast. The event ran for almost two whole months, serving everyone present at the event with huge servings of pancakes, eggs and sausages. It was a blast to wake up and be served with great meals. The annual event started last February 26, 2011 and ended on April 24, 2011. And without a doubt, everyone who attended the daily event definitely went home full. The attendees of the event said that they couldn’t wait to come again the next day and again, be served with a sumptuous meal to start the day. The sumptuous pancake breakfast was held at the 7th Concession Rd. Addison Brockville ON.

Of course, the event was not just about breakfast. The event also featured tours and visits to the Pancake House and Museum for all the guests. The guests absolutely enjoyed the tours and got exciting giveaways to remind them of the great memories they made at the event. Entertainment was also present at the event to make an amazing celebration even more remarkable. From the 26^th of February straight through the 24^th of April, guest performers gave enjoyment and delight to the attendees. Everyone had a great time with performances from the likes of Rebekka Paige, Kathy and Friends, Just Us, County Road, Good Tyme Country, The Blue River Band, Tapping Out Party, The Girl With A Guitar, Crossroads, Pine Hollow and so much more. It was definitely the most exciting family event to hit the area.

With all these activities happening in the span of two months, many people will surely be excited for the event to happen again next year. For sure, even more activities and entertainment will be prepared to attract more guests. This year’s pancake breakfast was certainly fun. Join us again next year for the Edgewood Farms Pancake Breakfast.

It’s almost Easter and Easter Fun Day 2011 is here.  The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 97 is partnering up the Food For All Food Bank and will be hosting this year’s Easter Fun Day happening on the 23^rd of April 2011. The most fun and exciting activities are all lined up here. This is certainly going to be a fun Easter day. Of course, you will be expecting Easter Egg hunts and other customary Easter traditions, but this year’s Fun Day will be packed with even more exciting events for the kids and their parents as well. Come and join the Easter fun.

The whole family is encouraged to come and have fun with us. Be there and participate in a large variety of fun filled and exciting activities which includes Easter Bunny and Mr. Topping Hat and other friends, a lot of participants at the Bake Sale, the traditionally fin and inviting Easter Egg Hunt, Games for kids and children, Photos with the Easter Friends printed right on site, Face Painting, prizes and surprises and a whole lot more. Bring your kids. Bring the whole family to come and join us as we celebrate this year’s Easter Fun Day.

What the kids should be excited about coming to this event is our coloring contest. Paint a picture or grab an Easter egg and paint it. Winners will receive thrilling prizes and there will be consolation gifts as well. No reason not to come. Games for kids and children will be charged at only $0.25 each and with it, you’ll receive 4 free tickets and one canned food item. Come, have fun and support a good cause. The event will be at the Royal Canadian Legion, Prescott Brockville ON happening on the 23^rd of April. Celebrate your Easter at the Easter Fun Day 2011.

Plan to attend the area’s most intimate and elegant Bridal Show on Sunday March 27th, 2011 at the Brockville Memorial Civic Center! Show starts at 12:30pm until 5pm.

The Beautiful Beginnings Bridal Show was founded in 2006. A group of local vendors wanted to provide brides, grooms, and exhitors a one stop shop for planning their wedding. The BBBS exhibitors provide brides with a diverse selection of products and services to choose from. This show provides brides the opportunity to immediately comparison shop, and book services they require at the show. The show format and exhibitor layout is carefully arranged to provide exhibitors with the optimal environment to demonstrate their products and interact with brides in a personalized and relaxing manner.

This creative and exciting approach, positions the Beautiful Beginnings Bridal Show, as the premier bridal show event on the Bridal Industry’s 2011-2012 calendar. Its the show that both brides and exhibitors, can’t afford to miss.

For more information visit www.brockvillebridalshow.com

The Royal Canadian Legion presents the Annual Cy Perry Memorial Pike Ice Fishing Tournament. Click Here for Event Flyer

Head to Graham Lake on Saturday February 19th, 2011 and practice your fishermen skills. There will be great prizes for those who snatch the largest pike all the way to the 5th largest pike.

Weight-in is on the lake from 8am – 1pm. After a full day of fishing you are sure to get hungry so there will be hot chili and bread served from 2pm – 4pm at the Legion’s lower lounge (180 Park Street, Brockville).

The cash prizes are based on the 100 tickets sold so be sure to pick up your ticket by visiting the Brockville Legion, or Shephard Live Bait & Tackle (187 Pearl St, W).

Following at the tournament rules:

1. All fishing on Graham Lake by participants of derby. Tickets must be purchased prior to the tournament.
2. Fishing begins at daybreak. Weigh-in from 8am – 1pm on the lake. You must also present your ticket stub for weigh-in. Tickets must also be presented at the Branch for food. Prizes will be given out at the Legion.
3. In case of a tie, 1st fish weighed in wins.
4. Fish must be fresh – a suspect fish will be disqualified.
5. Practice live release if possible.
6. Judges decisions are final.
7. Don’t litter the ice.
8. Don’t drink and drive.
9. Legion assumes no responsibility for accident, damage or injury.
10. MUST be in attendance to claim prize.
11. One(1) prize per ticket. (Exempting early bird Prize).