Festival of Small Halls

Sep 16, 2015

Every small community has one: a treasured building that brings people together for town meetings, yoga classes, bingo games, local theatre, white elephant sales - and the list goes on. The Ontario Festival of Small Halls is about sharing a love of music in a beloved place. Brought to you by the Team Behind Bluesfest, the Festival of Small Halls brings exceptional Canadian musicians to small venues across Eastern Ontario.

These buildings have rich cultural histories and countless stories to tell. No two are alike. During the festival, communities across Eastern Ontario will throw open the doors of their small halls for an unforgettable night of music. Some of Canada’s best musicians will step off the big stage and hit the scenic back roads to perform in legions, schools, churches, or town halls. They will receive a warm, small-town welcome from communities of music lovers who are eager to show off their treasured halls and their hospitality, all in the name of excellent music.

Small Halls festivals are popping up around the world. What started in PEI has spread to Australia, and now to Ontario. The Festival of Small Halls is proud to join this international community dedicated to showcasing first-rate music in intimate venues.

The Festival of Small Halls is about sharing big music in small, cherished places. It’s about settling into the heart of a community, and then experiencing music with heart. Advance tickets may be purchased at www.thefestivalofsmallhalls.com or see below.

• On Saturday, Sept. 19 at 7:30pm, Gordie MacKeeman and his Rhythm Boys with Long Sault Trio will perform at the McDonalds Corners Agricultural Hall. A community dinner will be provided at the hall from 5-6:30pm. The dinner will be a $15 buffet and includes dessert, tea or coffee. Show and dinner tickets are available at The Hill Store in McDonalds Corners or from Sally Andrews, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

• Sunday, Sept. 20 at 4pm, The East Pointers with The Unspoken Rests will perform at the Maberly Community Hall.

• Sunday, Sept. 27 Beòlach from Cape Breton with Jessica Wedden will perform at the ABC Hall in Bolingbroke at 3pm. Note: this concert is sold out.