Side Launch Brewing Company wins Canadian Brewery of the Year for 2016

Side Launch Brewing Company Inc, a local craft brewery has been named Canadian Brewery of The Year for 2016. "We are very excited and honoured to have won this award" said Chuck Galea, V.P. of Sales and Marketing. "We have had a huge year so far in regards to awards and we are really excited at the notion of us helping put Collingwood on the map as a craft beer destination."

Along with winning Canadian Brewery of The Year, Side Launch also earned three gold medals for their Side Launch Wheat, Side Launch Huronic Tripel, and Side Launch Germanic Bock. In April at the Ontario Brewing Awards, Side Launch took home four medals with Side Launch Huronic Tripel winning Gold and Side Launch Mountain Lager, Side Launch Dark Lager and the barrel-aged Side Launch Dunkelbach all winning bronze medals. In early May, the Ontario Beer Guide was released by co-authors Jordan St. John and Robin Leblanc and not only did Side Launch beers receive very high ratings overall, but they named it "Top Brewery in Ontario".

"Winning all this hardware and being recognized as the top brewery in our province has everything to do with the beer that our Head Brewer, Michael Hancock, makes. In addition, we have an amazing crew and are very proud of what we have accomplished ." says Galea

About Side Launch Brewing Company

Side Launch Brewing Company opened its doors in May 2014 and now employs over 30 people. It is located at 200 Mountain Road, Unit 1 in Collingwood. Side Launch's award winning beers are available at the brewery, various LCBO's across Ontario, select Beer Stores, select Grocery Stores, and various bar and restaurants in Ontario.

To find out more visit their website or better yet, stop in and meet us in person and try some Side Launch today.

Stag and Doe presented by Theatre Collingwood

Theatre Collingwood is proud to announce it will open its 2016 Summer Theatre Festival with Mark Crawford’s hilarious comedy Stag & Doe. 

Bonnie and Brad are having a Stag and Doe in a small town community hall kitchen. Dee, their Maid of Honour, is still getting over being left at the altar. Mandy and Rob are getting married that very day, and Jay just found out his entire catering staff is in jail!  Stag and Doe is a fun-filled romp that exposes the perils of pre-nuptial shenanigans.  It is a hilarious look at this southern Ontario tradition.

In keeping with their model of collaborating with other regional theatres to present a variety of high quality, professional, productions Theatre Collingwood is bringing this production to Collingwood from their friends at Theatre Orangeville and Artistic Director David Nairn. “I am so thrilled to be working with David again.  I can always count on him to produce great work as well as interesting sets.  Stag & Doe is no exception and will have people laughing in the aisles.  We have wonderful collaborations with Theatre Orangeville and will continue to open our season with the show that finishes off their season,” said Erica Angus, Executive Director.

The cast for this production is incredibly talented and includes:

Cast

Rob ............................................. Jesse Griffiths

Brad ............................................Jeff Hanson

Dee ............................................ Karen Knox

Mandy ........................................Heidi Lynch

Jay ..............................................David Reale

Bonnie ........................................Caroline Toal

For Stag & Doe Theatre Collingwood is calling out to any bridal parties, as this show would be a great way to celebrate you upcoming nuptials with your “team” to enjoy a fun show together.  For any wedding groups who wish to purchase tickets there is a group rate (minimum of 4 purchased tickets), and the bride’s ticket is FREE.

 Theatre Collingwood would like to thank the generous support of their production sponsors, Noble Insurance and Harrison Denture Clinic.  Both companies generously donated $5,000 each to the production.  For tickets call 705-445-2200 or visit www.theatrecollingwood.ca.

Double Dollars Fundraiser for Fort McMurray

The Historic Gayety Theatre and mycollingwood.ca have teamed up this week to offer a very special Double Dollars fundraiser for the folks in Fort McMurray. The Double Dollars Marketplace opens at 10:00am sharp on Wednesday morning. http://www.mycollingwood.ca/double_dollars.asp

VERTICAL BELLES

Mountain Goat Film Company presents a unique pairing of local documentary film and live entertainment this May 12, 2016. For one night only at the Simcoe Street Theatre in Collingwood, Ontario, audiences can experience the award winning documentary film VERTICAL BELLES followed by a live performance by the Collingwood Circus Club. Tom Strnad's award winning film follows the local aerial silks artists the Vertical Belles for two years as they grow from small local performances to major gala productions in Ontario. "I wanted to capture the artistic journey for any creative company and what it takes to make a local business run, especially one that showcases something new and unknown to many people", said director and producer Tom Strnad. The film sets a classical score to the graceful aerial silks performances and showcases how it is a blend of dance and gymnastics.

For anyone not familiar with aerial silks, think Canada's very own Cirque du Soleil, since they were one of the originators of modern aerial silks artistry. Silks suspended from the ceiling or any vertical structure, hang down and artists then suspend themselves and perform drops, spins and maneuvers that seem to defy gravity. The live show by the Collingwood Circus Club features members of the Vertical Belles, featured in the film. Highlights include solo aerial silks act by Tara Leslie, and aerial hoop duet by Kristin Nunes and Aisha Chiandet. The cash bar will also feature aerial bartending prior to the show.

With the film just returning from the Houston Worldfest where it was accorded Best Arts and Culture Documentary, this marks its Canadian premiere. Additional sponsors include the Collingwood Circus Club, South Georgian Bay Media Association and the New Classical 102.9FM. For tickets and more information Visit our website or visit the Theatre Collingwood box office in person.

Wasaga Film Festival Red Carpet Gala Awards Event

April 30^th Wasaga Film Festival Red Carpet Gala Awards Event – Wasaga Beach RecPlex

Come to our Red Carpet Gala Event next Saturday, April 30th 2016 at the RecPlex.  Be there for the awards.  We have a lineup of talent that will amaze you, hors d'oeuvres by Taste of Paradise that will tantalize your palette and you have a chance to taste Wasaga Beach's very own beer, BEACH 1 CERVEZA.  Bobby Curtola will also be there.  Get your favourite picture taken on the red carpet.  Your pictures will be featured on our real time hashtag twitter feed #wasagafilmfest .   Doors open at 6:00 pm.  Admission is only $25.00 going towards the Wasaga Film Festival.  There will also be a silent auction.  

Call 705 888-7652 if you would like to purchase a table.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEf1MSrzDM4&sns=em

Ticket Locations:

Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce

550 River Road West, Wasaga Beach

Telephone: 705 429-2247

Hand Racing (A new business in Wasaga Beach)

Joanne Pavlovic

818 Mosley, Unit 2

Wasaga Beach

Telephone: 429-2124

Taste of Paradise

3-3081 Mosley St,

Wasaga Beach ON L9Z 1W7 ·

705-352-0964

Cathy’s Flowers

#1-3081 Mosley St,

Wasaga Beach ON L9Z 1W6

Telephone: 705 429-1112

Video Link: You Tube

https://youtu.be/9YSIjbF9FWY

Springlicious in the Blue Mountain Village

The shops and restaurants in the Blue Mountain Village have outdone themselves creating an amazing Springlicious shopping and dining promotion.  Starts Tuesday, March 29th and runs through to May 19th (running Sundays through Thursdays only). Click here to view all of the dining and shopping specials.    

Great New Products at The Collingwood Olive Oil Company

A visit with Cheryl and Alex today at Collingwood Olive Oil Company in downtown Collingwood lead me to check out (that includes purchasing and taste testing too!) some of their newest product arrivals!

Al Dente artisan all natural pastas available in spinach, whole wheat, egg fettucini and fiesta $5.00. Pair with one of their olive oils to toss and you have a delicious healthy dinner in less that 10 minutes for $19.00.

Handmade pure olive oil soaps - made with fresh harvest Australian Oil - Myrtle Lemon, Lavender and Unscented $5.50

Beautiful hand painted ceramic serving dishes and mini-dip dishes fresh in from Portugal $6.00 - $11.95

Pepitas (pumpkin seeds) made with only pumpkin seeds and salt imported from Stony Brook Farms in Upstate New York, $4.00. Wonderful as a snack or over salads!

Looking for culinary inspiration?  Check out the recipes section of their website.