The October 30 concert, featuring pianist Jacquie Dancyger Arnold and clarinetist Hugh Coleman, will take place at the St. Paul’s Centre at 62 Peter Street North, Orillia, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 each.

Orillia concert performer and music educator Blair Bailey will be MC for the performances, which will also feature appearances by percussionist Ross Arnold, mezzo-soprano Laura Aylan-Parker and flutist Gail Spencer. Among the show’s musical selections will be “Fantasie-Impromptu” by Chopin, Bizet’s “Carmen Rhapsody” and “Swinging Shepherd Blues” by Moe Koffman.

“We are so thrilled that these wonderful local performers have come together to support OMAH,” says Executive Director Ninette Gyorody. “It’s a sign of Orillia’s incredible community spirit and desire to return to normal. Aligning arts, heritage and culture through this collaborative event is just what we need to rejuvenate ourselves.”

Apart from Music for the Museum, OMAH has a variety of events planned for the coming weeks and months. They include new exhibitions opening in November and again in January, as well as complementary programming for families and the community.

For more information on the concert and the Orillia Museum of Art and History, visit orilliamuseum.org or contact Monica Szegvary via email at visitors@orilliamuseum.org or by telephone at 705-326-2159. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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This is a program developed by the Township of Muskoka Lakes Heritage Committee and the Muskoka Lakes Museum, spearheaded by Susan Daglish, longtime Port Carling resident. In attendance were members of Muskoka Lakes Township Council, Architectural Conservancy of Ontario, Muskoka Chapter as well as Mayor Phil Harding.

The plaques are made of street sign quality material and will withstand the weather. They bear three pieces of information: the date built, the name of the first occupant and the occupant’s occupation. The plaques are designed to be mounted on the home itself and will be visible from the sidewalk.

Other homes that had been identified in the preliminary step of this project had their plaques handed out for the owners to mount at Thursday’s presentation.

“This will be a great way to share local history in a simple way for all residents and visitors to the area to see,” says Courtney Provan, Director of Muskoka Lakes Museum. “Hopefully the program will expand to find homes in many communities throughout the Township.”

To inquire about the Historic Home Plaque project, contact the Museum at 705-765-5367 or email at info@mlmuseum.com.

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“The hunt for homes built before 1935 in our Township has begun well,” said the project’s leader Susan Daglish. “We have successfully completed the first phase in Port Carling and have identified 10 homes which meet our criteria. The Township has a rich history, and it is exciting to share and acknowledge its beginnings”

Courtney Provan, the Museum Director added, “If you live in the Township and your home was built before 1935, your home may be a candidate for our Plaque Project. If you think your house qualifies, contact me at the Museum.”

The first plaque will be presented at 85 Joseph Street, Port Carling, August 19 at 4:30 p.m. The Township Council, Heritage Committee, Muskoka Lakes Museum Board, Architectural Conservancy of Ontario and the other plaque recipients are invited.

The plaques are made of street sign quality material and will withstand the weather. They bear three pieces of information: the date built, the name of the first occupant and the occupant’s occupation. The plaques are designed to be mounted on the home itself with two rust-proof screws and will be visible from the sidewalk.

Provan explains that the Museum receives many enquires from people tracing their ancestors and the verification of where the early settlers lived and worked will help these seekers. The information gathered will also be made available to the Muskoka Lakes Library.

The Muskoka Lakes Township and the Township’s Heritage/Affordable Housing Committee are supporting this endeavour. Phase two of the project will see plaques in all communities within the township.

To inquire about the project, contact the Museum call at 705-765-5367 or email at
info@mlmuseum.com.

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“Many organizations have had to take a step back and reassess how they provide services and interact with our communities over the past couple of years,” said MPP Norman Miller. “I am happy to see the Ontario Trillium Foundation support the Muskoka Lakes Museum as they investigate virtual programming to further preserve and share our local history. This approach will expand the reach of the Muskoka Lakes Museum and allow for people well beyond our residents and visitors to learn about the rich history of the Muskoka Lakes region.”

The Resilient Communities Fund was developed to help non-profit organizations recover and rebuild from the impacts of COVID-19 to continue meeting the needs of Ontario communities. The museum engaged TCI Management Consultants, museum strategy planning experts, and Reich+Petch, museum architects and exhibit designers. They were tasked with exploring all facets of the museum including, but not limited to, what is collected and why; the exhibits and how to present Muskoka’s important stories to the public; the programs and activities offered; how to be more diverse and welcoming; and the configuration and layout of the space.

“The impact of this Ontario Trillium Foundation grant on the future of the museum cannot be underestimated,” said Tom Diamond, chair of the Muskoka Lakes Museum Board of Directors. “This grant has allowed for a much-needed strategic look at the museum and how to better serve our visitors while maintaining and growing our collections.”

As a result of the findings of the strategic study, the museum will see a renewed focus on telling the stories about the lives and development that made the area what it is today. Improved Visitor Flow, expanding galleries and displays, and operating at the highest standards expected of museums, this study will see the museum renewed and resilient post-COVID. And thanks to the $50,000 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, visitors to the museum will have an opportunity to learn more about the region and the history of boat building in the region.

The Muskoka Lakes Museum is committed to collecting, documenting, and preserving the collection and ensuring that it remains accessible for as many visitors as possible. To enquire about visiting the museum, or to learn more, visit the museum’s website.

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Surviving shutdowns, grappling with plummeting attendance and the lingering fear of gathering in public spaces has left many Canadian museums in crisis mode. If our museums go under due to the pandemic, it would deal a massive blow to not only our country’s history and culture, but also greatly affect the economy.

In response to an identified need for support in Canada’s museum sector, a group of Canada’s most notable museum professionals, in collaboration with Kitchener, ON-based experiential museum THEMUSEUM and Museums Canada, have announced the launch of the inaugural Museums/Musées Canada Conference slated for January 2022.

The Museums/Musées Canada Conference will connect museum leaders and professionals from across the country for a transparent and strategic discussion about the industry’s future.

Highlights confirmed to date are:

• A guided tour of The Rolling Stones | UNZIPPED exhibition
• Keynote by UNZIPPED Curator, Ileen Gallagher
• Tour of Stratford Perth County Museum and the Justin Bieber: Steps to Stardom exhibition
• Keynote by Janet Carding, former CEO of the Royal Ontario Museum and Vice President of the CMA, current Director of the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery in Hobart, Australia
• Joint session featuring young professionals on equity, diversity and inclusion at museums
• Plus many more.

For more information, visit www.museumscanada.ca

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