Every year the Sundance walking tour offers up great scenery thanks to the Fall River, great grub courtesy of the Fall River Restaurant and great eye candy for those who like to keep their finger on the pulse of the local art and crafts scene. This year's 40 plus vendors covered a wide array of items in various mediums and styles and I visited with two artisans whose works could not be at more opposing ends of the art/craft spectrum.

Choleena DiTullio of Perth creates paper mosaics from hand-made paper, which she makes from recycled sources. Her pieces have the look of ceramic tile mosiacs/stained glass work but without the fragility and weight. Each work is comprised of a number of colored paper tiles that are hand cut and assembled onto a backing. They are then covered with an acrylic gloss finish that gives the pieces their glossy, glass-like shine. Her works are eye catching in their vibrancy, and carefully composed but it is their subject matter that is most intriguing. Not surprisingly since she is a fan of pop art, DiTullio's most beloved television shows and comic books have a prominent place in her work. Her large Batman and Robin white board is a “funktional” work of art that focuses on large cut outs of the characters as they would normally appear in a comic, only bigger and brighter. She has adhered these to a white board, so that the piece can be used for jotting down messages; a perfect piece for a funky kitchen, hallway or study. Her Dr. Who's telephone booth time machine is a must have for hard core fans of that show. Her other subjects include sea creatures; her large fish mosaic titled First Run is a breathtaking explosion of colour, masterfully composed and her other smaller pieces of hermit crabs, sea horses, snails, octopi and various wild flowers are graceful and wonderfully depicted. While she offers many large pieces already framed and ready to hang, she also is happy to make custom work.

Peter Burnett, who lives and works in Ompah, offered up his savvy collection of Live Edge furniture pieces inspired by the work of George Nakashima. His display of benches and tables in varying sizes demonstrate a fine craftsman who has a precise and well developed sense of design. The benches and smaller tables are constructed from a single piece of wood, either cherry, maple or oak, with the legs and top flowing naturally from end to end, making the piece appear as though it somehow magically designed itself. Bunnett has been collecting wood at his home for years and he air dries and mills all of his material himself. His pieces are calm and peaceful, with earthy tones since he chooses to keep the finish simple, allowing the natural beauty of the wood to be front and centre.

A former maker of musical instruments and D.N. ice racing sailboats, some of Bunnett's designs harken back to that aesthetic, especially his “spider tables” whose tops are live edge and whose legs are made from more flexible pieces of softer woods that are connected with fine cable wires. Bunnett does custom work as well and invites anyone interested to call him for an appointment.

To see and learn more about these artists and their unique work visit bunnettliveedgefurniture.com and/or choleena.com.

As 18-year veterans of the annual Labour Day Inroads Studio Tour, artisans Nick and Annette Hally are living the artisan’s dream.

The tour invites guests into the homes and studios of 10 local area artisans, where visitors can get a glimpse of how these makers of fine art and craft objects live and work.

Entering the Maple Hollow Studio is like coming upon a magical place where elves abide. Paving stones inlaid with Chinese writing denoting words like family, integrity, love and charity greet the visitors as they cross a small wooden bridge over a small creek and fountain before entering the glass-fronted store, which is surrounded by flowers and trees and covered in hanging vines.

Nick and Annette built their home/studio and store front decades ago and as one enters their property it is easy to see how both have found solace here and take pride in the fact that they have been able to make a living doing exactly what they love to do. Nick Hally is a master woodworker and just six months after learning the ropes of woodworking while studying at Specialty Woodcrafts in Kingston Hally knew he wanted to make gift ware. A maker of high end jewelry boxes and most recently clocks, 80% of Hally's business is in wholesale. He sells thousands of items, mainly maple leaf and trillium marquetry objects to stores, galleries, gift shops and as corporate gifts across the country.

His jewelry boxes are marvels of craftsmanship, each made with hand joinery and with the surfaces decorated with intricate marquetry designs that are inspired by nature. Leaves, dragonflies, butterflies and hummingbirds are often the central motifs.

Nick points out that marquetry is not to be confused with inlay. Marquetry involves placing and then cutting thin sheets of veneer one on top of the other with a fine scroll saw. The box and clock bodies are often made from solid walnut, maple and cherry woods but he uses different exotic wood veneers which give him the colors and textures that make the graphic element of his work so unique, colorful and appealing. It makes sense that Hally focuses on the decorative surfaces of his objects since he has always been attracted to graphic design.

Currently Hally has been focusing on making a series of kinetic clocks. Created from MDF, Hally uses a CNC (computer numerically controlled) router to cut the intricate gears, which are turned by a small electronic motor. The individual gears are then dipped in a two-part urethane solution that gives them a hard plastic finish. Light has become a big part of these clock designs and Nick uses cold cathode fluorescent lights to light certain parts of the clock, often the clock face from behind. He loves the endless new possibilities that the clock designs offer and said he hopes to create a number of larger clocks for a solo gallery show one day, when he eventually slows down a bit.

Annette Hally has been making jewelry for 15 years. She creates a wide range of earrings, bracelets and necklaces using copper, silver and gold wire that she embellishes with semi precious stones, fresh water pearls and Swarovski crystals. Her designs are light, airy and colorful, very feminine and soft, and seem the perfect balance to Nick’s more earthy toned and angular pieces.

The two seem like two happy elves in their workshop and while they await visitors each tinkers at their separate work tables, Nick working on a hummingbird design, and Annette on a necklace until four more new guests appear on their front step.

Not everyone who starts out on a craft/arts path manages to stay the course but Nick and Annette Hally have done just that. They obviously have not just the talent and skills but also the willingness to take on all the other business and marketing aspects of the job, which make for a successful lifetime career in the arts.

Maple Hollow Studio is located at 50 Maple Grove Lane near Tichborne and is open from May 15 until November 1. For more information call 613-375-8186 or visit them online at maplehollowstudio.com

Although organizers of the traditional Silver Lake Pow Wow did not mark this year’s event with any special 20-year anniversary tributes, they were pleased with the turnout.

Organizer Trudy Knapp said the ongoing aim of the Pow Wow is to honour the native identity of off-reserve Aboriginals in the community and it is an opportunity for them to embrace their roots. The event continues to attract natives from all over Ontario and Quebec from as far away as Manawaki, Curve Lake near Peterborough, Toronto, North Bay, and Ottawa.

Over 400 people arrived early on the first day of the Pow Wow and Knapp said organizers were expecting roughly 2500 over the entire weekend. One major attraction is the grand entry that occurs at noon on both days at the main arbor. It introduces all the different types of native dancers, and also includes raising the flags and eagle staffs and awakening the drum that calls the spirits into the grounds.

This year Leslie St. Pierre was head male dancer; Christina Kennedy, head female dancer; Sharpe Dopler, head veteran; Larry McDermott, elder; arena director was Paul Carl; Danka Brewer, emcee; Jeremy Davies, host drum and Chris Westbury and Alex Brewer, fire keepers.

I attended the grand entry on Saturday where head veteran Sharpe Dopler spoke of the significance of what it means when an eagle feather is dropped during the dancing at the grand entry. “Eagle feathers are very special and it is a great honour to be gifted one and given the responsibility of caring for it. When an eagle feather drops off of someone’s regalia, for us it is a symbol of a warrior passing because commonly in the past eagle feathers were given to warriors for feats of bravery. So when a feather drops there is a ceremony we have to perform when we pick it up. We offer it some tobacco and a prayer and we pick it up with an eagle fan to take it off the earth. Then the head veteran decides what happens with the feather. In this instance I chose to give it back to the person who dropped it.”

At one point during the grand entry non-native members of the community were invited into the circle to join the dancers, and many who attended did so.

Sharpe said that the Silver Lake Pow Wow is one of her favorites and said it is one that is known for being very open, warm and accepting, which she said is “something that you do not find everywhere.” This year’s Pow Wow included 17 vendors selling all kinds of native arts and crafts, and a canteen, plus the numerous traditional dances and other ceremonies. For natives and non-natives alike the event offers up a great opportunity to observe and partake in the beauty of a traditional Pow Wow on the shores of Silver Lake.

Locals and tourists took advantage of the sunny weekend weather to take in the sights and sounds of two traditional fairs that are both long past their 100th birthdays.

On August 23 the 132^nd annual Maberly Fair saw hundreds of visitors pass through the gates at the Maberly fairgrounds for their one-day fair, whose theme this year was Poultry. Sparking off the day's events was the parade in which participants competed for multiple prizes, all donated by area businesses. The zucchini races as usual attracted a boisterous mob of onlookers who watched close to 40 zucchini car creators send their vehicles careening down the track created especially for the popular event. Spread out on site were a plethora of exhibits and live animals including the light horse events, the heavy and light horse draws, 4H Club live animal displays and demonstrations, a petting zoo, plus hundreds of traditional class competitions in the fair's main hall, as well as a vendors' alley complete with a psychic giving readings. The children's games drew a motley crew of all ages and the outdoor stage area offered up a plethora of top-notch local entertainment for music lovers. For those who worked up an appetite, delicious fair food could be had at a reasonable price.

Early in the day local musician Tony Leduc was presented with a brand new accessible van that was purchased through generous community donations. Fred Barrett, president of the Maberly Agricultural Society for his second consecutive year, was pleased with the turnout and said the aim of the fair is to bring the farming folk and city dwellers together to share in the agricultural history and traditions of the local community. “The original purpose of the fair was to spread farming knowledge and that still happens to some degree today. But other non-farmers also love to attend as well, especially people who have gardens and who make things like honey and maple syrup and who like to see how their products stand up. Today the fair is more about bringing the community together to celebrate, visit and have some fun since for many, the meetings that happen here often only happen once a year.”

Barrett also mentioned that this year the society acquired a new lawn mower so that volunteers are now able to cut the over 100 acres of property themselves, which is a big money saver for the society.

The 122nd Parham Fair took place on Friday and Saturday at the Parham fairgrounds and though one day shorter this year it offered up the majority of popular events that continue to attract visitors. The midway is as always a huge draw for youngsters, as are the more traditional horse draws that took place in the main ring on a well attended Friday night opening.

Photo: winning big at “Wacky Water” at the 122^nd annual Parham Fair l-r Michelle Miatello, Julian Miatello, and Clayton Wade of Kingston

It wasn't possible this year to hold the Sunday demolition derby, so the fair organizers opted to overhaul the main ring, replacing all of old sand with new sand and offering up new events like the demonstrations by the Tiny Hooves Miniature Horse Club who “celebrate the versatility of miniature horses”. Their demonstrations included jumping, cart driving, halter classes and an obstacle course with 11 participants taking part.

The main hall was filled with every kind of competitive class and one could spend hours there taking it all in. Numerous other activities were set up on site including a petting zoo, and contests for kids plus wagon rides and much more. This year organizers chose to highlight local entertainers. Up and coming local rockers HD Supply entertained on the main stage on Saturday afternoon and Shawn McCullough and bother Dave attracted a very sizable and appreciative crowd for the Saturday night closing show.

I spoke with Wendy Parliament, co-president of Parham Agricultural Society this year, who said that due to high insurance costs the society decided to bring the fair back to its more traditional roots. While the decision was a tough one Parliament said she and her team decided to make the fair more interactive for families and visitors of all ages and events in the back corral this year included interactive and educational demonstrations by local farrier Jeff Atkinson, sheep shearing demos by Ross Creighton, old plough demonstrations by Fred Lloyd and an antique farm tool display, log sawing demos and contests headed up by Boyd Tryon.

Parliament said that the focus of the fair this year was to celebrate rural life. “We tired to look at what kinds of hobbies and interests local people here have and wanted to highlight that.” With that in mind vendors were not charged to set up a booth and show off their locally made wares.

While local fairs these days are having a challenge to make ends meet, it is encouraging to see these two local agricultural societies making what they feel are necessary changes in order to keep the fairs alive. Hats off to them and to all of the volunteers who continue to put a traditional and agricultural focus on these special annual events, which attract so many visitors.

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2135 Fiddlers and friends entertained at the 132nd annual Maberly Fair

2172 members of the Tiny Hooves miniature Horse Club Wilma Vanwyngaarden, Tina England and Sheila Cook

2228- riding high at the 122 annual Parham Fair l-r,

Kayla Tyo, Hailey McNutt, and Rachel Duggan

2229  with game wrangler Neil

Close to 80 guests attended the official opening and ribbon cutting ceremony of the newly expanded Lennox and Addington County Museum and Archives in Napanee on August 22.

Stephen Paul, director of community and development services with the county, emceed the event, which took place at the Court House Campus. County Warden and Mayor of Greater Napanee, Gord Schermerhorn, spoke of the building of the county courthouse and jail 150 years ago, followed by the registry office and the jailer’s house in 1891. Two years ago the county began a $5 million capital project in recognition of their 150th anniversary this year. The project included the expansion of the museum and archives along with a newly constructed garage to house the custodial and maintenance services for the county's 47 buildings and associated properties.

Originally constructed in 1864 as the county jail, the museum and archives building was first retrofitted in 1974. The plans for expanding the facility began in 2001 when the county hired the Ventin Group architects to complete an assessment of the building. It was then that the county began putting aside funds for the project. In the fall of 2011 a strategic priority setting exercise was conducted that identified the preservation of the county’s heritage as one of seven priorities. With the approaching 150th anniversary, the Ventin Group was rehired to complete the design for the expansion and in January 2013 the project was awarded to PEAK Engineering and Construction Ltd.

The new addition to the museum and archive is approximately 10,000 square feet on two levels and includes a new glazed corridor entrance that links the addition to the elevator, which provides access to the second floor of the building. The reception area and the manager’s office were both renovated, and beyond them, a new lecture/multi-purpose room was built in previously unused courtyard space. Also located on the ground floor is a new research/reading room, an archivist’s office and an adjoined compact archival storage space. New washrooms were also built as well as a freight elevator that connects a receiving area with basement storage areas.

The museum contains approximately 10,000 artifacts including toys, furniture, clothing, glass, ceramics, tools and household goods and the archives holds an extensive collection of documents as well as genealogical files.

CAO Larry Keech aptly described the new addition as “understated” and while tasteful, spacious, and modern, it in no way overpowers the original feel of the heritage stone building due to the fact that the primary building materials used were limestone, glass, aluminum panels and natural wood. Keech thanked everyone involved in both projects, from the designers and builders to the county planning team and museum staff.

The Lennox and Addington Historical Society is one of the oldest historical societies in Ontario and a brief history was given by its president, Jennifer Bunting. It unofficially began in 1885, the year of the United Empire Loyalist centennial, and was officially established in 1904.

Bunting spoke of Walter Stevens Harrington, who “was deeply moved by the Loyalist centennial” and wrote a book on the history of Lennox and Addington, collecting stories and documents from the children of the pioneers. In an effort to find a home for all of his documents, Harrington, along with Clarence Warner of Wilton, established the historical society.

Following the official ribbon cutting, guests were invited into the building for a reception and to explore the many new displays, which included two exhibits commemorating the centennial of World War 1: “Fashions from the Home Front” and “The Empire Needs Men”. A third new exhibit highlighted the work of local painter Orval Madden. Also on display was an archival exhibit of photos and articles from the county's centennial celebrations in 1964.

The 150th anniversary celebrations continued the following day, August 23 at the Court House Campus with live music by fiddle masters Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy as well as performances by Circus Orange and local musicians, which were well attended.

It was not only the brothers, John and James, but three generations of the Abrams family who entertained the capacity crowd at the John Thomson Hall in Snow Road at their concert on August 24. The brothers' grand parents, Wayne and Mary Abrams, opened the show and were joined by their son Brian (father of the brothers); together they demonstrated the family's musical heritage, which is probably a huge part of why the Abrams brothers are such apt musicians and also two fine young gentlemen.

The concert is always a stellar musical treat and one immediately gets a sense that the family enjoys putting on the show as much as the audience revels in it. The music is old style country/ blue grass/gospel with John on vocals and guitar, James on fiddle and vocals huddling around a single microphone, each member of the band edging in carefully, making perfect harmonies and with the instruments taking their solo turns showing off their incredible skills.

The brothers and family were joined by accomplished banjo player Glenn MacDonald, who also contributed back up vocals, and later in the show by bass player Jason Mercer, both of whom are talented and solid players.

The brothers are truly amazing musicians, James more wild and wily on the fiddle, John more grounded and straight ahead on the guitar but with the two together demonstrating how growing up as the fourth generation in a musical family definitely can have its benefits and rewards. They put on a great show and judging by the applause in the hall their performance was more than well received.

In the second half of the show they introduced a special guest, Catherine Helferty from Kingston, who goes to church with the family and is the music director there, and who sang several stellar pieces.

I spoke to the brothers during the break and both said they love playing to the home town crowd. John said “It is completely relaxed and a great opportunity to get back to our roots and to play exactly how we started playing music in the first place.” James added, “We love to be able to play with three generations of the family and love the community here and the sense of family it brings.”

Currently the brothers are recording a new CD in Toronto with producer Gavin Brown who also produced The Bare Naked Ladies, The Tragically Hip, Billy Talent and Metric among others. John said the new record will be all originals with a focus on roots but also fused with pop and rock elements. The brothers have been touring steadily for the past two years in the US and have played also in the England and in Europe. Both are also studying at Queens University, James, biology and John, English and film. They will be playing on August 29 at the Canadian National exhibition (CNE) in Toronto. Funds raised at the concert will benefit the All Creatures Great and Small Animal Rescue, which was recently taken over by Tanya and Brian Abrams.

After the Snow Road concert there was a surprise event - an Ice Bucket Challenge that doused Brian, James and John, except that this bucket was no small cooler of water but the huge bucket of Dale Gemmill's front end loader.

For more information about the Abrams Brothers visit theabramsbrothers.ca

by Marily Seitz

If you love to sing and make beautiful music with others, then the Tay Valley Community Choir may be for you. An eclectic repertoire, lovely four part harmonies, and cozy country concerts distinguish the Tay Valley Choir. No audition is required, only a love of music. The choir practices Mondays from 6 to 7:30pm, alternating between Glen Tay Public School and the Maberly Hall.

The choir is delighted to welcome Rebecca Worden, local musician, music therapist and former co-director of The Oddities Choir, as the new choir director this year. Rebecca loves the sense of unity that comes when people sing together and she is looking forward to bringing to life some of her favourite arrangements.

To join, register at the Tay Valley Township office or at www.tayvalleytwp.ca. Early bird registration (before September 5) is $40 per term or $75 for the year. After September 5, fees are $50. The season begins Monday, September 8 at Glen Tay Public School. For further information contact Rebecca Worden at 613-264-1999.

Two artists, both photographers, presently have their work on display at the Southern Frontenac Community Services Grace Centre in Sydenham. One half of the main hall showcases the works of Ryan Wilkinson, who unfortunately due to a family emergency, was unable to attend the artists' talk there on August 16. In his absence Wilma Kenny, a member of the Grace Centre Arts Committee, read an artist's statement by him in which he spoke about the importance of art and why he makes it. In the statement he said,” Art is something of beauty and it is something needed more and more in this world. It is a way to celebrate our successes; it's a way to showcase who we are individually though our eyes, our stories and our emotions. Art for me is a way to bring peace into the world. It is an opportunity to collectively see into the souls and hearts of our friends, loved ones and strangers.”

Wilkinson's pictures include portraits, landscapes and urban scenes that are as wonder-inducing as they are carefully composed and their varied subject matter inspires viewers to look more carefully at the world and the people that inhabit it. One piece titled “Surf”, a black and white image of a couple in full stride heading to the water's edge, one carrying a surf board, captures a determination and eerie intensity perhaps not understood by those who do not surf. Similarly a portrait titled “Pondering”, of a smoker gazing upwards in what looks like a foreign land, speaks to the beauty, mystery and inspiration that can be found on a stranger's face, in a strange land. In closing his statement Wilkinson said, “Continue to make art in any form and, do it for you.”

Photographer Louise Day was present for the talk and spoke about what inspires her work. Taught by renowned artist Kim Ondaatje, Day's best works tend to be more abstract and many of her best pieces take as their subject matter the beauty and intricacies of the marks of mother nature. Frost patterns are front and centre in Louise's half of the hall. Her large photographs of these intricate and colorful designs often captured on window panes are a sight to behold. Their lacy, sometimes symmetrical, but more often asymmetrical patterns look like abstract paintings, the colors subtle and dewy as though applied with an airbrush, the patterns wild and wonderful and encouraging the viewer to examine the work ever closer in the hopes of better understanding the mystery of these amazing natural formations. One newer work of melted frost bubbles is especially sharp and the bubbles seem to cling as if by magic to the background surface, looking as if they might just bounce right out of the frame at any moment.

The Grace Centre continues to bring a wide variety of local artists' work to the general public and there is no better space for art lovers to behold fine art than at the main hall. The photography show will be on display until September 22. The Grace Centre is located at 4295 Stagecoach Road in Sydenham and since the hall is often used for regular daily programming it is best to call 613-376-6477 to find out the best times to visit.

Visitors to the special Heritage Day at the Sharbot Lake Farmers Market on August 16 got a chance to see why throwing razor-sharp wooden-handled instruments around is fast becoming a trendy activity.

Mike Procter gave tomahawk-throwing demonstrations where guests were taught how to properly and safely throw a tomahawk at a wooden target, and it is easy to see why the activity is catching on. Mike Procter has been throwing tomahawks at targets for close to 15 years and this year he took home the Bob Gregory Provincial Tomahawk Trophy after placing first at the Ontario Muzzle Loading Association’s tomahawk throwing competition, which took place in Chatham on the August long weekend. Mike competed against 16 other throwers from across the province and scored nine points after his fourth effort, which clinched his first place win. Procter has won the trophy for the last three consecutive years, every year he has attended.

Procter, who is well known for his love of everything heritage, said he loves the simplicity of the activity. “It doesn't take a whole lot of equipment but requires skill that comes from a lot of practice.” He has a target set up in his backyard and tosses tomahawks all summer long. He said he enjoys the exercise, the concentration involved and the fact that the activity has put him in touch with other like-minded folk who enjoy traditional heritage activities. “Back in the 1700 and 1800's, tomahawk throwing was a pastime. You'd never throw them during a battle because you would lose your weapon but being a good thrower was a form of intimidation for sure.”

Last year when Procter was fundraising for his three daughters' annual Swim of Hope, he set up a tomahawk-throwing fundraising event that attracted several people who have since come together to form a Sharbot Lake group of knife throwers. The group has yet to be named but likely will be called the United Sharbot Lake Knife Throwers. They meet regularly and toss knives at a target, honing their skills and having a bit of social fun. “The guys love throwing knives and now we throw both knives and tomahawks. When the guys first joined they couldn't hit a thing but since we've been meeting they have really improved,” Procter said. The group presently has five members and is open to anyone. Interested parties are invited to contact Mike Procter at 613-279-2572.

Currently the members are in the process of making their own traditional throwing knives from tempered steel. They will be longer and heavier than modern throwing knives. The targets used are playing cards mounted on wooden stumps and points are awarded for hitting the target and/or hitting or cutting the card. Safety when tossing lethal metal-bladed tools around is key and the throwing booth at the market included a back screen as well as a roped-off throwing section.

When he is not tossing tomahawks around Procter also makes bows and atladdles, which are long flexible spears that are thrown with a stick. Procter also tans hides and makes all of his own heritage equipment.

Also present for Heritage Day at the market was heritage enthusiast Bob Miller, who was showing off rifles, muskets and other historical items, all hand-made by himself. His display included common heritage trade items like copper kettles, woolen blankets, hatchets, axes, bone powder horns and other horn containers, which Miller said were the “plastic of the day and used for things needed to be kept dry like gun powder, salt and pepper and more.”

Miller gave heritage fire-making demonstrations with flint and steel and shredded hemp, and visitors to his booth had a chance to try it themselves.

Miller is a member of the Pioneer Gathering group and he said he became involved with heritage activities when he fell in love with the history that got us here. “What particularly interested me was how people came here with practically nothing and still managed to survive and thrive.” Miller's display along with Procter's tomahawk tossing booth attracted numerous curious visitors to the special Heritage Day market.

by Maddie Field-Green

On August 15 at the Sydenham Library, a spectacular Puppet Show Extravaganza hit the stage! The show was fox-themed and featured KFPL puppeteers Brenda Macdonald and Margi Mckay. There were over 30 kids and over 20 parents in the audience. It was a rainy day but that didn’t deter the crowd as they sang, “If all of the rain drops were lemon drops and gum drops, oh! What a rain it would be.”

The first performance was one of Aesop’s Fables, "Lousy Rotten Stinkin’ Grapes", retold and illustrated by Jerry Pinkney. The story follows a fox as he attempts to retrieve a bunch of grapes while dismissing his friend’s suggestions. Eventually, he gives up and leaves. Meanwhile, his friends discuss each other’s plans and decide that the mouse’s idea was the best. They retrieve the grapes while working together and attempt to cheer up their old friend, the fox. During the intermission, Margi read "Hattie and the Fox" by Mem Fox. Clearly, they were intent on sticking to the “Fox” theme.

The final show of the day was an adaptation of the pop hit, "What does the Fox Say?" by Norwegian comedy duo, Ylves. The show was completely hilarious. The audience was enthralled and credit must go to the puppeteers, as the song goes very quickly!