2008

September -
2^nd Medieval Feast - September Press Release
Maxville, September 29th: Preparations continue for the 2nd Medieval Feast to be held by Glengarry Place for the Arts, on Saturday, October 18th at the Metcalfe Centre, on the Maxville Fairgrounds. With three weeks to go, final touches are being put to the program, menu and decorations.

For more information, see the latest press release below:

Website/Webpage: www.GlengarryPlace.ca/PDFs/PressRelease080929.pdf  
 

August -
2^nd Medieval Feast - August Press Release
Maxville, August 25th: Following on the astounding success of last year's endeavour, Glengarry Place for the Arts is pleased to announce its 2nd Medieval Feast to be held on Saturday, October 18th, 2008 at the Metcalfe Centre on the Maxville Fairgrounds.

The first press release is available below:

Website/Webpage: www.GlengarryPlace.ca/PDFs/PressRelease080825.pdf  
 

August -
Glengarry Heritage Day 2008 - Another Success
Despite the threat of rain, there was a good turnout for the GPA's 3rd annual celebration of Glengarry's Cultural Heritage. In the end the weather held off and the day of activities went off without a hitch.

The traditional "Ploughman's Lunch", served in the historic log Congregational Church (built in 1837), was in great demand again.

The program is available as a .pdf below. (To display it correctly, it is recommended that Celtic and Book Antiqua TrueType fonts are installed.)

Website/Webpage: www.GlengarryPlace.ca/PDFs/Program_HeritageDay_2008.pdf  
 

June -
GPA Seeking Volunteers for its 2^nd Medieval Feast
Glengarry Place for the Arts is planning another Medieval Feast on 18^th October but, in order to make it possible, volunteers are needed... NOW!

If you wish to help out with this very successful venture, please sign up at the URL below.

Website/Webpage: www.glengarryplace.ca/Feast/Volunteers.cfm  
 

May -
Executive 2008

March -
27 March Press Release
The latest information on GPA's planned activities for 2008. (In .pdf format.)

Website/Webpage: www.GlengarryPlace.ca/PDFs/PressRelease080327.pdf  
 

2007

October -
09 October Press Release - The latest on GPA's Medieval Feast on 20 October 2007
With ten days to go before the "drawbridge" is lowered for the Medieval Feast, the packed program has been announced.

Nearly six hours of feasting and revelry are planned, with four courses of authentic dishes (including vegetarian meals for those that want them), interspersed with period entertainment.

More, in .pdf format.

Tickets must be purchased or ordered by Sunday, October 14th. (They can be ordered online, below...)

Website/Webpage: www.GlengarryPlace.ca/PDFs/PressRelease071009.pdf or www.GlengarryPlace.ca/Tickets.cfm  
 

September -
28 September Press Release - More on GPA's Medieval Feast on 20 October 2007
On Monday, October 1st, the Glengarry Place for the Arts will be making the formal announcement of its partnership with the Hôpital Glengarry Memorial Hospital Foundation in its first Medieval Feast...
In .pdf format.

Website/Webpage: www.GlengarryPlace.ca/PDFs/PressRelease070928.pdf  
 

September -
10 September Press Release - A Medieval Feast
The latest information on GPA's first Medieval Feast on 20 October 2007...
In .pdf format.

Website/Webpage: www.GlengarryPlace.ca/PDFs/PressRelease070910.pdf  
 

September -
01 September Press Release - Communiqué de Presse
The latest information on GPA's planned activities for the Fall of 2007. (In .pdf format.)
Aussis disponible en français:

Website/Webpage: www.GlengarryPlace.ca/PDFs/PressRelease070901.pdf  
 

August -
Glengarry Heritage Day an Outstanding Success
Nearly 70 visitors attended this second annual event, celebrating the many cultures that pioneered Glengarry. A full program of traditional activities and entertainment was offered including Ceilidh Dancing, Celtic Music, Gaelic Singers, Historical Vignettes, Irish Dancers, a Period Fashion Show, Pipers, and a "Ploughman's" Lunch (served in the historic Congregational Hall).

A 4 minute video presentation, prepared by the Vankleek Hill Review is available below (approx 14.3MB).

Website/Webpage: www.GlengarryPlace.ca/Media/GlengarryHeritageDay_Review.mpg or www.thereview.on.ca/listen_now_Glengarry_Heritage_Day.htm  
 

July -
28 July Press Release
The latest information on GPA's planned activities for Glengarry Heritage Day 2007... In .pdf format.

A detailed Program is also available in .pdf format (below).

Website/Webpage: www.GlengarryPlace.ca/PDFs/PressRelease070728.pdf or www.GlengarryPlace.ca/PDFs/Program2007.pdf  
 

July -
20 July Press Release
The latest information on GPA's planned activities for Glengarry Heritage Day 2007... In .pdf format.

Website/Webpage: www.GlengarryPlace.ca/PDFs/PressRelease070720.pdf  
 

June -
29 June Press Release
The latest information on GPA's planned activities for Heritage Day 2007. In .pdf format.

Website/Webpage: www.GlengarryPlace.ca/PDFs/PressRelease070629.pdf  
 

June -
Our first Newsletter - June 2007
GPA has decided to send out to members a bi-annual newsletter – we hope you enjoy our first edition! Available in .pdf format, below.

Website/Webpage: www.GlengarryPlace.ca/PDFs/Newsletter_June2007.pdf  
 

June -
Executive 2007 (amended 05 June 2007)

March -
19 March Press Release
The latest information on the GPA's planned activities for 2007. In .pdf format.

Website/Webpage: www.GlengarryPlace.ca/PDFs/PressRelease070319.pdf  
 

February -
19 February Press Release
The latest information on the new executive committee and uses of MacKinnon Hall for March. In .pdf format.

Website/Webpage: www.GlengarryPlace.ca/PDFs/PressRelease070219.pdf  
 

2006

May -
GPA leases MacKinnon Hall
Glengarry Place for the Arts (GPA) would like to thank Gordon Presbyterian Church for entering into an agreement to lease the MacKinnon Hall in St-Elmo (3km north of Maxville) for the next year. The building will be used to provide a place for Celtic arts events. In this way we will fulfill both Reverend MacKinnon's wishes for the building and our own mandate.

The Gordon Presbyterian Church is famous for its association with the author, Ralph Connor.

We will keep you informed of our activities so that you know what events will be taking place in the Hall.

We are always looking for new courses and events that we can host. For more information, to let us know of interesting activities, or to enroll in one of our events, please contact us.

Website/Webpage: www.GlengarryPlace.ca/Contact.cfm  
 

March -
Words from the Chair
As we welcome a new year and a fresh start to our activities, I and the Executive members are looking forward to the challenges ahead.

To promote Celtic festivities at home and afar are our main objectives. Also we wish to hold a few events in partnership with other organizations whom we hope will approach us for assistance. One to note would be a week long music and language workshop in the Maxville area. The date to be announced. All existing music and language classes throughout our region are in full swing at present.

We applaud Ian MacLoed’s Ceilidh Fiddlers CD for a job well done. The future of fiddling is in very capable hands.

We can always use more help with the work ahead. It does not mean a lot of time, just a helping hand from time to time. If you are not already a member of Glengarry Place for the Arts, the cost is a very reasonable $10.00 annually per person and your support would be greatly appreciated.

Julia Danskin

January -
Executive 2006
Chair – Julia Danskin

Vice Chair – Hugh Franklin

Treasurer – Ron Harmison

Secretary – Valerie MacKenzie

Directors –
Jen Hamison
Sharon Davies
Maryanne Kampouris

2005

October -
GPA engages new Website manager
Glengarry Place for the Arts is pleased to announce the engagement of Perfect Vision (Productions) Inc. (a Glengarry-based firm) to manage this Website. The work will be conducted, on a volunteer basis, by Michael Cowley-Owen, a GPA member and current Comunications Director. New work will include a major improvement to the functions of the site which will enable us to do most of the updates ourselves.

This change was implemented after several unsuccessful attempts to contact the previous Website management company.

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