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Kawartha Weekend: October 29 and 30

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Kawartha Weekend: October 29 and 30

Date: 10/28/2016

Scary Gaol Tour

What: Explore the darker history of Lindsay's Old Jail with a dramatized tour of the lower cell block and courtyard. You will hear real life stories of prison riots, escapes, and hangings as well as a monologue from a young girl who grew up in the jail (her father was the jail governor). There are two tours at 7:00 p.m. and at 8:30 p.m.

When: Friday, October 28, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. or 8:30 p.m.

Where: Olde Gaol Museum at 50 Victoria Avenue North in Lindsay

Admission: $8.00 per person in advance. You can purchase tickets at the museum office For details, please email info@oldegaolmuseum.ca or call 705-324-3404

Class of ‘59

What: This concert will give you the chance to experience the early years of rock ‘n’ roll when the music was raw, pure, and simple

When: Friday, October 28, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.

Where: The Academy Theatre at 2 Lindsay Street South in Lindsay

More about the Concert: Imagine an all-star rock ‘n’ roll band with Buddy Holly (Jeff Giles) on guitar, Jerry Lee Lewis (Lance Lipinsky) on piano, and the Big Bopper (Bill Culp) on string bass. And imagine Young Elvis, Bill Haley, the Everly Brothers, Jackie Wilson, and Sam Cook dropping by to join in the fun For details, please visit www.academytheatre.ca

Feast for the Eyes What: An exhibition based on local artists' vision of a treat for both the eye and the palate

When: The opening reception will be held Saturday, October 29, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Studio hours on Saturday will be 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The exhibition will run until Sunday, November 20, 2016

Where: Kawartha Arts Network at 41 Kent Street in Lindsay

Admission: Free For details, please visit www.kawarthaarts.ca

The Gallery on the Lake Presents “Enchanted Memories” by Artist Bev Sneath

What: The Gallery on the Lake is holding a new art exhibit featuring the works of Ontario artist Beverly Sneath. The exhibition will run until Saturday, December 31, 2016

When: Saturday, October 29, 2016, at 10:00 a.m.

Where: Gallery on the Lake at 31 Gallery on the Lake Road in Buckhorn

More about the Artist: A lifelong resident of the Niagara region, Beverly has made the natural beauty of Niagara her primary focus as well as the backdrop to much of her work For details, please email info@galleryonthelake.com

Kawartha Runs

What: A new multi-distance run in Lindsay to support various charities

When: Sunday, October 30, 2016. Sign-in begins at 8:00 a.m.

Where: Lindsay

How to Register: Register online at http://www.kawartharuns.com

More about the Run: Register today and be a part of Lindsay's newest multi-distance run: a 21 km half-marathon, a 10 km run, and a 5 km run. The event caters to all levels of runners. Proceeds will support the Canadian Mental Health Association, the Humaine Society of Kawartha Lakes, Kawartha Trans Canada Trail, and the Lindsay Exhibition

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