The Shenkman Arts Centre will play host to a number of great shows this fall as well as several new art exhibits. The season kicks off on Wednesday, Sept 17 with a Matinée Café performance by the Rideau Ramblers at 2 p.m.
Canada’s premiere blues guitarist, Jack de Keyzer will perform in the Harold Shenkman Hall on Saturday, Sept. 20.
De Keyzer’s music is steeped in Chicago blues, Detroit Motown, Muscle Shoals’ deep soul, Memphis’ rock and roll, and Philadelphia’s funky soul jazz.
Tickets are $59 and can be purchased by visiting shenkmanarts.ca.
On Thursday, Sept 25 the NAC orchestra will perform at the Shenkman Arts Centre as part of their Symphony in the Community series.
This concert presents a rare opportunity to see the National Arts Centre Orchestra perform right in your backyard.
The month of September will be brought to a close with performance by Neil Diamond tribute artist Will Chalmers.
The Solitary Man show will include some of Neil Diamond’s most popular songs including Sweet Caroline, Song Sung Blues and Cracklin Rose.
The month of October kicks off “Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of The Dubliners” featuring such classics as The Irish Rover, Belle of Belfast City, Dirty Old Town, and The Town I Love So Well.
On Thursday, Oct. 9 Paquette Productions presents “Walk Right Back – The Everly Brothers Story” direct from the UK.
The show follows the Everly Brothers’ rise to fame from humble country beginning to super stardom, through their decade-long feud to their glorious reunion which gave them back to each other, and back to the world.
On Thursday, Oct. 16, reggae and fusion vocalist Ammoye will perform live and on stage as part of the Shenkman Arts Centre’s World Music series.
This seven-time JUNO Award nominee is a unique multidimensional vocalist raised in the tradition of Reggae music, hailing from Clarendon, Jamaica and now residing in Toronto, Canada. In 2024 Ammoye was awarded Female Vocalist of the Year at the Reggae North Music Awards.
For a complete schedule of all the shows coming to the Shenkman Arts Centre, visit shenkmanarts.ca and click on the “events” button.
CUMBERLAND FARMERS’ MARKET from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the R.J. Kennedy Arena in Cumberland Village with a variety of local farmers and vendors ready to showcase their freshest produce, handmade goods, and unique finds! FREE ADMISSION
CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT hosted by the Stray Dog Brewing Company, from 12-5 p.m. Registration at 11:30 a.m. $10 person. The Stray Dog Brewing Company is located at 501 Lacolle Way in the Taylor Creek Business Park.
TRIVIA NIGHT from 7:30 p.m. every Monday night at the Royal Oak Pub Orléans. Free to play. Prizes for the winning team! The Royal Oak Pub is located at 1981 St. Joseph Blvd. near Jeanne d’Arc. For more info visit 
