JESSICA OUTRAM is Cobourg's Poet Laureate. She is a Métis writer and educator with roots in the Georgian Bay Métis Community from the Verified Métis family lines of Solomon and Berger/Beaudoin. She currently works as Principal of Indigenous Education, supporting all schools K-12 in Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board. Jessica is co-host of The […]
CANCELLED! Returning for a second tour is a trio of performers who are members of the New Ventures Band. THE COBOURG TRIO, Linda Hudson , Joanne Hearst and Rob Hearst will be performing on two flutes and a guitar. They play a variety of music including classical and popular tunes. You are reminded to bring […]
The first Monday of August is designated as Cockburn Day in Cobourg, in honour of James Cockburn, our Father of Confederation. For the occasion, we are very pleased to welcome back THE TWO ROBS, Washburn & Franklin, chief members of The Cockburn Society. More details to come....... You are reminded to bring a folding chair.
Our guest musician today will be the BUSKER BROTHERS. Steve Shortt and Jamie Hunt are a pair of musicians who reside in Northumberland County and have been together since 2014 They are an acoustic guitar duo who have a background in community theatre, along with a love of music and performing. They play a great […]
In honour of circus impresario, Port Hope's The Great Farini, the Circus is coming to town! Don't expect lions and tigers, or even a BIG TOP, but do expect fun. We will be featuring Circus Dancers from Premier Dance, Young Magicians, Games of Skill & Strength, Popcorn! Come one, Come all! Admission is FREE!!!!!
Author Shane Peacock and musician Ian Bell wil lead us in a celebration of the greatest Canadian funambulist, William Hunt, AKA The Great Farini. Known chiefly for his tight rope feats over Niagara Falls, Farini was also one of the world’s greatest circus performers and entrepreneurs, an inventor, explorer and author! For most of his […]
Don't miss our Annual Bake Sale featuring home baked goodies - pies, cakes, cookies, etc., etc. Come early for the best selection!
Our Friend, the History Guy, DAN BUCHANAN, is author of a number of books relating to the history of this area. One is the detailed story of one of The Heinous, The Heroic & The High Flyers, namely Dr. William King. Dr. King was the last person executed in Northumberland. After he was found guilty […]
We are very happy to be welcoming author BRIAN BEAVER to share with us some of the stories which make up his recently released "Alderville First Nation - A History". Our friend Rick Beaver, has this to say about it: This book is, in many ways like a canoe, a creation of above and below […]
Bringing back to life characters from Cobourg's past, this original play is being combined with a delicious dinner served in the brand new Legion Hall dining room next door. Half history, half comedy and with a touch of wisdom, this unique production will bring you face to face with some of the most heinous, heroic […]