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WHAT'S ON TAP: Five things happening around Barrie this weekend

WHAT'S ON TAP: Five things happening around Barrie this weekend

This weekend's events include World's Strongest Man and Barrie Thunder Classics at Open Air Dunlop, or dance the day away at Lampman Lane Park
Who is that artist in the window? Residency program sculpts rising talent

Who is that artist in the window? Residency program sculpts rising talent

'I’m very interested in the intersection of nature, science, art and femininity,' says Angus resident Sarah Hancock
Owen Sound Emancipation Festival returns Aug. 1

Owen Sound Emancipation Festival returns Aug. 1

Emancipation Day festival began 162 years ago, and remains longest-running event of its kind in North America
'I love the gig': 54•40 guitarist excited to play storied Bala venue

'I love the gig': 54•40 guitarist excited to play storied Bala venue

'I have to pinch myself to remind myself of how lucky I got,' lead guitarist Dave Genn says ahead of Saturday's gig in Muskoka
TIFT launches new festival focusing on marriage, commitment

TIFT launches new festival focusing on marriage, commitment

I Do, I Don’t, I Dare! includes plays, installations and other theatrical events
'Better place': This Orillia man knows how to throw a party

'Better place': This Orillia man knows how to throw a party

"I'm a great believer in experiences over things. I like to create an atmosphere that makes memories for people,” says Lehmann.
Stage set for 52nd annual Kempenfest, including 'Poutine Village'

Stage set for 52nd annual Kempenfest, including 'Poutine Village'

Event, which runs Aug. 2-5 at Barrie waterfront, will include concerts featuring Down with Webster, Matthew Good and more
Sarah McLachlan tour coming through Casino Rama

Sarah McLachlan tour coming through Casino Rama

Tour marks 30th anniversary of 'Fumbling Towards Ecstasy' album; local show scheduled for Nov. 1
World's Strongest Man from Barrie to muscle up at downtown event

World's Strongest Man from Barrie to muscle up at downtown event

Mitchell Hooper will attempt to pull truck down Dunlop Street on July 27
Lineup set for this summer's One World Music Festival in Midland

Lineup set for this summer's One World Music Festival in Midland

Festival slated for late August at Little Lake Park; Flying Monkeys brew will be available in the beer garden