Summer time and the laughin’ is easy!
Oscar Wilde’s Masterpiece
An Ideal Husband
August 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, & 23 at 8:00 pm
August 17 & 24 at 2:00 pm

Along with “The Importance of Being Ernest”, this is Oscar Wilde’s most produced comedic social satires. Written with style and wit, this piece examines the foibles of the rich and powerful as they play at politics, love and even blackmail. As the clever repartee and lies begin to fly, it’s revealed that the “perfect” man is flawed, the man with all the flaws must do something right, and the question remains: what makes an ideal husband? Oscar Wilde is an ideal and delightful diversion for dog days of August.

Tickets: $22 at The Book Nook (cash), 60 Gore Street E. and Tickets Please, 39 Foster Street, (613) 485-6434, www.ticketsplease.ca; credit cards accepted; a convenience fee applies. $24 at the door; $10 at the door for students with ID

Season Tickets now on sale! Buy early and save.
See www.studiotheatreperth.com for details

Do you love trains? Ever seen an operating model railway? Ever taken a ride in a caboose, or been on a guided horse-and-wagon tour of our railway history? Well then, gear up and get ready for the 5th Annual Smiths Falls Trainfest, taking place August 23rd and 24th at the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario. The weekend will feature a variety of vendors, exhibitors, demonstrations, workshops, a kid’s tent, museum BBQ, train rides, town-wide train trivia race, and so much more fun for the whole family!

Come out to the museum to view a variety of scale-model displays or pick up some missing items for your collection from our vendors. Learn about our railway heritage on a free horse-and-wagon ride around town on Sunday. Join in on our free whistle making and tree making workshops. Kids’ activities will take place in the Kid’s Tent with railway games, races, crafts, face painting and all kinds of other fantastic activities. Plus, put on some railway gear and get your photo taken in our vintage photo booth!

Don’t forget to sign up for ‘The Great Train Race’, that will test your train trivia as you search for clues around Smiths Falls landmarks! Pre-register your teams of two by Monday, August 18th.

This year, the Museum will be offering train rides from 11 am to 3 pm both days. Hop aboard our 1940s caboose for a ride on the rails. You may even get a spot in the Engineer’s seat in our diesel locomotive! Best of all, train rides are included with event admission.

Trainfest runs Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. Admission each day is $7 for adults, seniors and students are $6, children 5 to 13 years old are $4, and children under 5 are free. Weekend passes are available.

For information contact the museum at 613-283-5696, email info@rmeo.org or visit our website at www.rmeo.org

On Saturday, August 9, fun is what you should expect and that is what you will experience in this unique 3-ON-3 basketball festival. From 1992 to 2011 almost one hundred teams participated annually in twenty divisions on the streets of Almonte, making this the largest 3-ON-3 tournament in Eastern Ontario. Bring your team on August 9 and see if you have what it takes to win.

For more information visit http://www.naismithmuseum.com/main.phpaction=cms.ProgramsAndEvents

It’s that time of year again! Come out to the Perth Fair from August 29-September 1 and take part in Central Ontario’s rich Heritage Fair history! Enjoy rides and games from the midway, see livestock and participate in events, don’t miss out on the children’s concerts or the entertainment for the adults!

Children’s shows take place on Sunday August 31, don’t miss it!

Ry Guy Magic Show – 3 performances of “Have Magic In Your Heart”

Located in the Entertainment/Agriculture Tent

All shows are on Sunday August 31st at the following times:

• 12:15pm
• 2:00pm
• 4:00pm

There will be a concert every day, times, band stands and bands to be listed on the Perth Fair website soon.

For a complete list of activities head to the fair website.

Saturday, August 23rd, 2014 from 5:30pm to 10pmat the historic EcoTay Barns, it’s the annual BARNS, FARMS & WICKED CHEFS gala in support of the The Table Community Food Centre. This year the event is presented by OMYA, and is synonymous with fine food, sweet tunes (Tim Murray Jazz Trio) and captivating company. Tickets $100 in advance at Tickets Please (39 Foster St., Perth, 613-485-6434 orwww.ticketsplease.ca).

An opening event for the OTTAWA INTERNATIONAL WRITERS’ FESTIVAL/PERTH CHAPTER weekend!ONE-ON-ONE WITH TERRY FALLIS takes place at the Crystal Palace, Friday, August 22nd, 2014 at 8:30pm. Terry is the author of BEST LAID PLANS.Residents will remember that CBC shot parts of this series in Perth! Terry will talk about his new book, “No Relation” and his Canada Read’s Winner “Best Laid Plans.” Tickets will go on sale June 1st at Tickets Please (www.ticketsplease.ca) and atwww.writersfestival.org.

The Annual LIONS CLUB GARLIC FESTIVAL takes place on Saturday and Sunday, August 9th and 10th, 2014, from 10am to 5pm both days, at the Perth Fairgrounds (the junction of Arthur and Halton Streets in Perth). Two days of glorious garlic make it chic to reek! Featuring food and food vendors, garlic and commercial vendors, a licenced refreshment tent, cooking demos and the ever-popular Birds of Prey demonstration for the whole family. For information visit the website atwww.perthgarlicfestival.com or call 1-877-268-2833.

Saturday, August 16th come to the 14^th Annual Watershed Discovery Day takes place at the Farmers Market, at Perth’s Crystal Palace, with something of interest and fun for all the family.  For the kids – hands-on activities and songs, while learning about our water and watershed, and the critters in it.  For the adults – updates on developments at our local lakes and rivers, and information on programs underway to study and manage them.  And don’t forget to browse the great produce, plants, food and crafts available at the Farmers? Market.  Between 8:00am and 1:00pm, the Palace rings with music and fun.  No entrance fee. Information at www.tayriver.org or e-mail friends@tayriver.org.

On August 13, come to the Perth Manor Boutique Hotel and Reception Facility for a delightful evening inspired by the city of love, Paris. Dinner and activities begin at 6pm sharp.

Featuring a 6-course, all French inspired dinner, as well as Bruce Kelly, Baritone, Michel Szczesniak, Piano. Tickets are $100 plus HST which includes dinner and the show. Tickets are available in advance at The Perth Manor, 613-264-0050 Ext. 2. 23 Drummond St. West in Perth. www.perthmanor.com.

Come and see classic cars at the Lanark Highlands Classic Car Show on August 3 from 10am-2pm. All the fun will be at Clyde Memorial Park in Lanark.

Fun for everyone, so bring the family!