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# Mary Webb Centre

Highgate, Ontario

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- [Comedy Extravaganza at the MWC - May 9th, 2026](https://marywebbcentre.ca/comedy-extravaganza-at-the-mwc-may-9th-2026/) - On May 9th, 2026 the Mary Webb Centre for the Arts in Highgate had Steve Patterson who brought two of his fellow comedians, Vancouver’s Erica Sigurdson and Toronto’s Dave Hemstad for Mary’s Annual Mother’s Day Comedy Extravaganza. Steve opened the show by telling us he came to Highgate on a used Doug Ford jet.
- [Great Lake Swimmers Concert -April 11, 2026](https://marywebbcentre.ca/great-lake-swimmers-concert-april-11-2026/) - The Mary Webb Centre for the Arts in Highgate on April 11, 2026 had a full house for a truly wonderful concert by the Great Lake Swimmers. They were on part of their Caught Light tour across Canada and stopped at the MWC to dazzle the audience with very amazing music. Tony Dekker on guitar
- [Cowboy Junkies -Sunday, Feb. 8th, 2026](https://marywebbcentre.ca/cowboy-junkies-sunday-feb-8th-2026/) - On Sunday, Feb. 8th, 2026 , the Mary Webb Centre for the Arts in Highgate hosted a full house of people who braved very cold temperatures to see the Cowboy Junkies. Somewhere between 1/3 and 1/2 of those in attendance had not been to the MWC before, something that we certainly hope will change with them. There
- [The Steel City Rovers concert -Saturday, Mar. 21st, 2026](https://marywebbcentre.ca/the-steel-city-rovers-concert-saturday-mar-21st-2026/) - On Saturday, Mar. 21st, 2026, the Mary Webb Centre for the Arts in Highgate hosted the Steel City Rovers, back for their 3rd visit, having performed before in 2014 and 2023. An interesting note was that one of the band members couldn’t be at the MWC but his family was with us. They started
- [Julian Taylor, Logan Staats and Jordon Hart,](https://marywebbcentre.ca/julian-taylor-logan-staats-and-jordon-hart/) - On Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 th , the Mary Webb Centre for the Arts in Highgate hostedJulian Taylor, Logan Staats and Jordon Hart, 3 incredibly talented singer-songwriterswho put on a very special and unique concert, “Songs and Stories”.Jordon and his wife Emily Schultz started the concert with 20 minutes of wonderfulmusic. Jordon on guitar and
- [VOICEPRINTS CHOIR](https://marywebbcentre.ca/voiceprints-choir/) - VOICEPRINTS CHOIR - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20th
- [SOLD OUT - SERENA RYDER'S MERRY MYTHS TOUR](https://marywebbcentre.ca/sold-out-serena-ryders-merry-myths-tour/) - On Sunday, Dec. 14th the Mary Webb Centre for the Arts in Highgate hosted a full house for Serena Ryder’s Merry Myths Tour. The concert was sold out for months and the audience was certainly happy being part of that evening of truly amazing music. The concert started with the duet Lydia Persaud on vocals,
- [SAM POLLEY & THE OLD TOMORROWS](https://marywebbcentre.ca/sam-polley-the-old-tomorrows/) - On Nov. 22th, 2025 the Mary Webb Centre for the Arts in Highgate welcomed back Sam Polley, this time with his band The Old Tomorrows. All of the musicians are extremely talented players and singers. Sam told stories before many of the songs, which were all originals and has a great sense of humour. Sam
- [COUNTRY / FOLK, DOUBLE BILL THE LAWS and OLIVIA MAE GRAHAM](https://marywebbcentre.ca/country-folk-double-bill-the-laws-and-olivia-mae-graham/) - SATURDAY, October 11, 2025 Review to follow........
- [WHITEHORSE - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2025](https://marywebbcentre.ca/whitehorse-saturday-september-20-2025-2/) - On Sept. 20th, 2025 the Mary Webb Centre for the Arts in Highgate welcomed back for another presentation Whitehorse. Husband-and-wife duo Luke Doucet and Melissa McClelland have amazing voices. They started off the evening, with Luke only playing his harmonica, and both of them singing. Both play excellent guitar, with Luke very talented on his electric guitar. They
- [DISCOVER LOCAL TALENT NIGHT - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2025](https://marywebbcentre.ca/discover-local-talent-night-saturday-september-6-2025-2/) - On Sept. 6th, 2025 the Mary Webb Centre for the Arts in Highgate presented a special pre-2025-26 season concert with not 1, not 2 but 4 local bands! The enthusiastic audience included C-K Mayor Darrin Canniff and Councilors John Wright and Moréna McDonald. Opening the show was the Kenny and Joel Acoustic Show, with Joel
- [THE MARY WEBB COMEDY EXTRAVAGANZA WITH STEVE PATTERSON & FOUR VERY FUNNY FRIENDS - MAY 9TH & 10TH, 2025](https://marywebbcentre.ca/the-mary-webb-comedy-extravaganza-with-steve-patterson-four-very-funny-friends-may-9th-10th-2025/) - On Friday and Saturday, the Mary Webb Centre for the Arts in Highgate hosted its first ever Comedy Fest, which was truly wonderful. Hosted by Steve Patterson, who brought with him on Friday night Elvira Kurk and Arthur Simeon and on Saturday Kate Davis and Dave Hamstad. Each of these comedians had their very own
- [Jimmy Rankin and Friends - Saturday Mar. 22, 2025](https://marywebbcentre.ca/jimmy-rankin-and-friends-saturday-mar-22-2025/) - Jimmy Rankin and Friends The packed house at the Mary Webb Centre for the Arts in Highgate certainly got their money’s worth on Saturday Mar. 22, 2025. Jimmy returned to the MWC for the fourth time, bringing with him this time two outstanding musicians and songwriters, J.P Cormier and Catherine MacLellan. They took turns
- [Jeremy and Jazzy - Saturday February 8, 2025](https://marywebbcentre.ca/jeremy-and-jazzy-saturday-february-8-2025/) - Jeremy and Jazzy Live Hits the Mary Webb Centre On Sat., Feb. 8, 2025, Jeremy and Jazzy Live arrived at the Mary Webb Centre for the Arts in Highgate for an afternoon concert for kids, and their parents and grandparents! Although it was a small crowd, boy, did they all have fun! Jeremy and Jazzy
- [Bedouin Soundclash - Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025](https://marywebbcentre.ca/bedouin-soundclash-saturday-jan-18-2025/) - Bedouin Soundclash Warm Up the Mary Webb Centre On a chilly Saturday, Jan. 18th, Bedouin Soundclash helped warm up the Mary Webb Centre for the Arts (MWC) in Highgate. This two man band oozed energy the whole evening with their amazing guitar playing and drumming. There were at least 40 in the audience who had
- [Voiceprints Choir - Saturday December21, 2024](https://marywebbcentre.ca/voiceprints-choir-saturday-december21-2024/) - On Saturday evening, Dec. 21st the Mary Webb Centre for the Arts in Highgate was pleased to have the Voiceprints Choir from Glencoe perform an evening of a wide range of music from classical, gospel and spiritual to pop, jazz and Broadway plus the Stompin’ Tom classic “Hockey Song”, complete with an announcer, horns and
- [Natalie MacMaster -Donnell Leahy - Saturday December 14, 2024](https://marywebbcentre.ca/natalie-macmaster-donnell-leahy-saturday-december-14-2024/) - The Natalie MacMaster-Donnell Leahy Show at the Mary Webb Centre for the Arts in Highgate, on Dec. 14, 2024 was sold out in August with on-line ticket sales. The ticket buyers knew that they were going to be in for a truly awesome show and that’s exactly what happened. From beginning to end, the audience
- [Rowdymen - Saturday October 26, 2024](https://marywebbcentre.ca/rowdymen-saturday-october-26-2024/) - On Saturday, Oct. 26, the Mary Webb Centre for the Arts became a Newfoundland kitchen party as The Rowdymen, with guest fiddler Johanna Sö traveled to Highgate. Vocalist George Masswohl and percussionist Greg Hawco of the hit musical “Come From Away” joined legendary guitarist Gerry Finn to form this amazing and talented foursome. In speaking with
- [Joel Plaskett Saturday - November 30, 2024](https://marywebbcentre.ca/joel-plaskett-saturday-november-30-2024/) - On Saturday, Nov. 30th, Joel Plaskett totally wowed a sold out crowd at the Mary Webb Centre for the Arts with his incredibly unique show. It was a stage performance that the MWC has never seen before. Joel is a wonderful story teller, singer and musician playing a multitude of stringed instruments. The crowd was
- [Royal Wood - September 21, 2024](https://marywebbcentre.ca/royal-wood-september-21-2024/) - On Saturday, Sept.21, 2024, Royal Wood returned to the Mary Webb Centre in downtown Highgate for his 4th appearance and he was just as well received as in the previous 3 concerts. Accompanied by Steve Zsirai on double bass, it was amazing how good just a keyboard and bass sound together, no doubt due
- [Skydiggers - May 11, 2024](https://marywebbcentre.ca/skydiggers-may-11-2024/) - The Mary Webb Centre’s Final 2023-24 Concert On Saturday, May 11, 2024 the Mary Webb Centre for the Arts in Highgate ended its 2023-24 concert series with two different groups. Before the headline band the Skydiggers, there was an opening act, Albion West, from Chicago, the first band out of the US to perform
- [Valdy](https://marywebbcentre.ca/valdy-march-22-2024/) - On Friday Mar. 22, 2024, the Mary Webb Centre for the Arts, after a few scary hours during the morning and early afternoon when the weather threatened to perhaps cancel the concert, welcomed Canadian folk singer Valdy. He had driven that day from Colbourg and without any trouble getting to Highgate, a relief to us
- [Amanda Martinez - April 20, 2024](https://marywebbcentre.ca/amanda-martinez-april-20-2024/) - The Mary Webb Centre wasn’t completely full on Saturday, April 20, 2024 for the Amanda Martinez concert, but the enthusiastic audience applauded like a full house, loudly and lengthy after every song. The talents of the band were seen and heard throughout the night with solos or succinct accompaniment to the Latin, world and Gypsy
- [Take 3 & Company](https://marywebbcentre.ca/take-3-company/) - On Feb. 10th, 2024, Take 3 & Company brought their wonderful “Remembering Burt Bacharach” to the Mary Webb Centre for the Arts in Highgate. The Take 3 artists, backed up by four wonderful musicians, covered a wide variety of the hundreds of tunes written by Bacharach with many along with lyricist Hal David. The three,
- [Keith Brown](https://marywebbcentre.ca/keith-brown/) - On the evening of Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024 a full house of adults and children packed the Mary Webb Centre for the Arts in Highgate waiting to be amazed by magician Keith Brown. They were not disappointed. Keith, who has relatives in Ridgetown, did a variety of card tricks some of which involved his amazing
- [Leahy](https://marywebbcentre.ca/leahy/) - A sold out audience was treated to an outstanding performance at the Mary Webb Centre for the Arts in Highgate on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. The nine talented musicians performed such a varied and excellent variety of songs, it was hard to believe that it came from one family. It was so obvious the Leahys
- [The Fugitives](https://marywebbcentre.ca/the-fugitives/) - The Fugitives On Saturday, Nov. 4 th , the west coast band “The Fugitives” graced the Mary Webb Centre for the Arts with their truly original and amazing performance. The four Fugitives all have wonderful voices. They sang a wide range of songs from their various albums, some done A Capella. From their CD, Trench
- [Listen to the Music - Doobie Brothers Tribute Band](https://marywebbcentre.ca/listen-to-the-music-doobie-brothers-tribute-band/) - The Mary Webb Centre for the Arts was rocking and rolling on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 as they listened to “Listen to the Music” by the Doobies Brothers Tribute Band. They started off with “Jesus is All Right” from 1973 and shortly after played “Black Water”, from 1973 which was the Doobies first #1 hit.
- [Sarah Harmer](https://marywebbcentre.ca/sarah-harmer/) - On Saturday, September 23, 2023, the Mary Webb Centre for the Arts in Highgate was honoured to have a Canadian icon, Sarah Harmer, perform on their stage. Harmer and her band were greeted by a loud round of applause as they came onto the stage, and that wild reception continued throughout the evening. Harmer mentioned
- [Aaron Allen and Guest Band TruckStop Super Friends](https://marywebbcentre.ca/aaron-allen-and-guest-band-truckstop-super-friends/) - On Fri., Sept. 8th, 2023, the crowd in the Mary Webb Centre for the Arts enjoyed the beginning of its 2023-24 season with Chatham-born Aaron Allen who was performing the final show of his season. To start off the evening, our regular sound technician Joel Morningstar, playing bass guitar, brought his band TruckStop Super Friends
- [Studio Art / Classes](https://marywebbcentre.ca/open-studio-classes/)
- [Acoustic Music Jam](https://marywebbcentre.ca/acoustic-music-jam/)
- [Whitehorse - Friday, May 19, 2023](https://marywebbcentre.ca/whitehorse-friday-may-19-2023/) - Wow! What an end to the 2022-23 concert series at the Mary Webb Centre for the Arts. Whitehorse with guest Neville Quinlan put on two amazing performances that had the packed house totally enthralled for the whole evening. Neville Quinlan, singer/song writer and lead singer for the Canadian alternative country band NQ Arbuckle, started off the
- [Ennis Sisters - Saturday, May 6, 2023](https://marywebbcentre.ca/ennis-sisters-saturday-may-6-2023/) - For their sixth visit to the Mary Webb Centre for the Arts, The Ennis Sisters Theresa, Maureen and Karen returned for another outstanding, full house concert. From art centres in their home province of Newfoundland and Labrador to an eclectic range of venues across Canada and worldwide, they have been singing as a group
- [Amanda Rheaume - Friday, April 21, 2023](https://marywebbcentre.ca/amanda-rheaume-friday-april-21-2023/) - Review of Amanda Rheaume The audience at The Mary Webb centre for the Arts on Friday, April 21st, 2023 was treated to a truly amazing concert when Amanda Rheaume and her band showed them what entertainers can be capable of doing. In between some wonderful songs that Amanda had written, she told intriguing stories
- [Steel City Rovers - Saturday, March 18, 2023](https://marywebbcentre.ca/steel-city-rovers-saturday-march-18-2023/) - It is easy for the audience to have a good time at a concert when it is so obvious that the musicians are having fun on stage, both with each other and the audience. That was certainly the case when the Steel City Rovers returned to the Mary Webb Centre for the Arts in Highgate
- [Classic Lightfoot - Saturday February 11, 2023](https://marywebbcentre.ca/classic-lightfoot-saturday-february-11-2023/) - On Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023 a packed house at the Mary Webb Centre for the Arts was treated to a truly wonderful concert by John Stinson and his Lightfoot Tribute band. They took the audience back to the 60s and 70s with Lightfoot songs that many in the audience may have not heard for a
- [Three Of A Kind - Saturday January 21, 2022](https://marywebbcentre.ca/three-of-a-kind-saturday-january-21-2022/) - Three of a Kind It is seldom that a performer at the Mary Webb Centre for the Arts gets a standing ovation after a song, in the middle of the show. That’s exactly what the sellout crowd did after Three of a Kind’s fiddler Jesse Grandmont played “The Devil Went Down to Georgia”. If
- [Sultans of String - Friday December 2, 2022](https://marywebbcentre.ca/sultans-of-string-friday-december-2-2022/) - The Sultans of String On Dec. 2, 2022, the Mary Webb Centre for the Arts ended its fall 2022 concert season when the Sultans of String returned to put on a truly wonderful concert. This band consists of 4 very talented musicians who during the evening each demonstrated their special skills. As well, guest vocalist
- [Bywater Call - Saturday, November 19, 2022](https://marywebbcentre.ca/bywater-call-saturday-november-19-2022/) - The Mary Webb Centre for the Arts had a full house on Saturday evening, Nov. 21, 2022, to hear Bywater Call, nominated for “Entertainer of the Year” for the Maple Blues Awards. The audience was into the music right from the beginning of the show. They played their versions of several classics such as “Take
- [Jim Cuddy - Friday, September 30, 2022](https://marywebbcentre.ca/jim-cuddy-friday-september-30-2022/) - The sold out crowd at the Mary Webb Centre for the Arts was treated to one of the best concerts to grace the Centre’s stage. Tickets were gone by late July and there was certainly a buzz in the concert hall up to the beginning of the concert. Jim’s son, Sam Polley accompanied on
- [Myles Goodwyn - Saturday, June 18, 2022](https://marywebbcentre.ca/myles-goodwyn/) - Myles Goodwyn put on a wonderful show for those lucky folks able to join us at The Mary Webb Centre for the Arts in Highgate. Accompanied by his long-time friend Jim Henman and another fellow Nova Scotian Paul Eisan on bass guitar (who never stopped smiling), Myles led us through his more than 40
- [Danny Michel - Saturday, May 28, 2022](https://marywebbcentre.ca/review-of-danny-michels-concert/) - After quite an absence, on Saturday evening, May 28th 2022, singer-songwriter Danny Michel returned to The Mary Webb Centre for the Arts to put on a wonderful concert for the full house. Mixing his songs with great stories about his journey through life as a song writer, Danny entertained the audience with a wide variety
- [Good Lovelies - Friday, September 9, 2022](https://marywebbcentre.ca/good-lovelies-friday-september-9-2022/) - Friday evenings' performance did not disappoint!! With nine critically acclaimed releases, a #1 single, a JUNO Award, and a devoted fanbase blanketing the globe, roots-pop combo The Good Lovelies are among Canada’s brightest musical lights. The hardworking trio of Caroline Brooks, Kerri Ough, and Susan Passmore — guitar-wielding songwriters all, and queens of the goose
- [Card Making](https://marywebbcentre.ca/card-making-2/)
- [Steve Patterson - Saturday, April 9, 2022](https://marywebbcentre.ca/steve-patterson-saturday-april-9-2022/) - On Saturday, Apr. 9, 2022, the comedian Steve Patterson put on a hilarious show at The Mary Webb Centre for the Arts. Steve was “The best comedian ever” at TMWC! Actually he was the first comedian ever at TMWC, so this was an easy but well deserved title! Steve is the host of the popular
- [Paul Anthony - "Cash" World's Most Authentic  Johnny Cash Tribute - Saturday, April 30, 2022](https://marywebbcentre.ca/paul-anthonys-johnny-cash-tribute-saturday-april-30-2022/) - A full house at the Mary Webb Centre for the Arts enjoyed close to 3 hours of Paul Anthony’s Cash Tribute on Saturday, April 30, 2022. As one audience member said at intermission, if you closed your eyes and listened, you were sure that Johnny Cash was in the building singing. The evening started with
- [Hotel California (The Original Eagles Tribute Band) - Saturday, May 14, 2022](https://marywebbcentre.ca/hotel-california-saturday-may-14-2022/) - On Saturday, May 14th, 2022, a packed house enjoyed what many in the audience said was the best concert they had seen at The Mary Webb Centre for the Arts in Highgate. From the first song, the band had everyone in the crowd fully engaged. For those of my age, we had been listening to
- [The Mudmen - Saturday, March 19, 2022](https://marywebbcentre.ca/the-mudmen-saturday-march-19-2022/) - On Saturday, Mar. 19, 2022, The Mudmen got the Mary Webb Centre back into the concert business with a bang. The band's name comes from the "founding members" Campbell Brothers’ occupation prior to forming the band. They were mixing mortar and carrying bricks for bricklayers. The kilt wearing, bagpipe-playing, amazing musicians raised the roof at
- [Molly Johnson - December 11, 2021](https://marywebbcentre.ca/molly-johnson-december-11-2021/) - On Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, on a cold and windy night, folks from all around Southwestern Ontario ventured out to the Mary Webb Centre for the Arts in Highgate ON to hear a wonderful concert by jazz singer/song writer Molly Johnson and her stellar trio. Highgate was the first stop in a December tour of
- [Rant Maggie Rant - March 7, 2020](https://marywebbcentre.ca/rant-maggie-rant-march-7-2020/) - Returning for their 6th trip to The Mary Webb Centre on Saturday, March 7, 2020, Rant Maggie Rant put on another amazing, upbeat and lively concert. It turned out that this concert was their first with a slightly new group of musicians. With a mix of instrumental and vocal numbers, they covered a range of
- [The Western Swing Authority - February 15, 2020](https://marywebbcentre.ca/the-western-swing-authority-saturday-february-15-2020/) - On Feb. 15th, The Western Swing Authority returned to the Mary Webb Centre and the audience were treated to a wonderful evening of “western swing”. As Shane described, the music is a combination of stellar musicianship and vocals with traditional country and jazz standards. It originated in the 30s and 40s and was hugely popular
- [Ian Thomas - January 18, 2020](https://marywebbcentre.ca/ian-thomas-january-18-2020/) - Singer/songwriter Ian Thomas performed for a full house on Saturday, Jan. 18th. Though billed as a 70s rocker, as Ian told us, he made more of a name for himself in the 80s and 90s. Some were somewhat skeptical of his talking at the beginning of the show, worried he would chat more than play
- [Valdy - November 16, 2019](https://marywebbcentre.ca/valdy-november-16-2019/) - The audience at The Mary Webb Centre for the Arts on Saturday, Nov. 16 was treated to truly wonderful concert by Canadian folk legend Valdy. From his first song, Valdy had everyone under his spell. His stories about the reasons for his songs and his amazing guitar playing were enchanting. Several songs were poems written
- [The Ennis Sisters - December 11, 2019](https://marywebbcentre.ca/ennis-sisters-december-11-2019/) - The audience who sold out The Mary Webb Centre for the Arts for The Ennis Sisters concert were certainly not disappointed in purchasing their tickets long before the concert date, December 11/2019. This was The Ennis Sisters 5th visit in 8 years to the Mary Webb Centre, and their 13th concert in a road trip
- [Michael Vanhevel - October 26, 2019](https://marywebbcentre.ca/michael-vanhevel-october-26-2019/) - The full house at the Mary Webb Centre for the Arts was waiting in anticipation for Michael Vanhevel to come out onto the stage on Saturday evening, Oct. 26. When he did, he was given a rousing ovation before he had even started singing. Michael was quite taken aback by the response, and told his
- [Taw Connors and 101st Anniversary Celebration - August 17, 2019](https://marywebbcentre.ca/taw-connors-and-101st-anniversary-celebration-august-17-2019/) - Aug. 17/19 was an important day for the Mary Webb Centre for the Arts. The 101st anniversary of the original building was the next day. 9 years of concerts at TMWC had just finished in June. It was the first anniversary of the new addition. At 2:00 pm, CK Town Crier George Sims opened the
- [Jimmy Rankin - September 20, 2019](https://marywebbcentre.ca/jimmy-rankin-september-20-2019/) - The Mary Webb Centre for the Arts opened its 2019-20 season with East Coast sensation Jimmy Rankin. The packed house was given a rambling concert covering Jimmy’s solo career as well as the many years he spent as part of The Rankin Family from Cape Breton Island. Jimmy told stories of his celebrated career, telling
- [Rosie and the Riveters - June 15, 2019](https://marywebbcentre.ca/rosie-and-the-riveters-june-15-2019/) - The Mary Webb Centre for the Arts closed out its 2108-19 season with the amazing Rosie and the Riveters. These three wonderful singer/songwriters and good friends flew in from Saskatoon, SK and accompanied by drummer Dave MacDougall from Toronto, put on a highly entertaining show for the full house. They presented contemporary folk/pop with a
- [Steven Page - May 18, 2019](https://marywebbcentre.ca/steven-page-may-18-2019/) - Sold out well in advance of the May 18th show date, 250 ticket holders were treated to an amazing concert from Steven Page and crew. In fact, the evening started off with opening act, Port Cities, who have accompanied Steven on his concert tour across Canada. Opening acts are often seen as a form of
- [Windsor Symphony - April 26, 2019](https://marywebbcentre.ca/windsor-symphony-april-26-2019/) - On Friday, April 18th, the 14-piece String Orchestra from the Windsor Symphony performed at The Mary Webb Centre for the Arts. With conductor Daniel Wiley, the orchestra performed a wide range of compositions, both modern and classic. The concert began with an energetic and familiar piece apropos for the season, “Spring” by Vivaldi, which the
- [Lisa Brokop - April 6, 2019](https://marywebbcentre.ca/lisa-brokop-april-6-2019/) - On April 6th, 2019, a full house at The Mary Webb Centre for the Arts was treated to a wonderful concert with Lisa Brokop and her “Legendary Ladies of Country” project. Accompanied by three very talented musicians and singers, Lisa sang songs by legends such as Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette, Dolly Parton and
- [Royal Wood - March 9, 2019](https://marywebbcentre.ca/royal-wood-march-9-2019/) - On a very windy and cold Saturday, Mar. 9, 2019, The Mary Webb Centre for the Arts was filled to capacity for the amazingly talented Canadian singer songwriter Royal Wood. Wood was back for his third appearance at TMWC. Backed by Steve Zsirai on stand-up bass, Wood once again put on a wonderful concert
- [Fred Penner - February 16, 2019](https://marywebbcentre.ca/fred-penner-february-16-2019/) - The Mary Webb Centre for the Arts hosted the wonderful Fred Penner, entertainer for all ages, on Saturday Feb. 16 at a special afternoon performance. You know that Fred put on a great show when the line-up after the show to have his picture taken with families and to sign his books/CDs lasted over 30
- [Leahy - Saturday, January 19, 2019](https://marywebbcentre.ca/leahy-saturday-january-19-2019/) - Despite very poor driving conditions on Saturday, Jan. 19, The Mary Webb Centre for the Arts were able to host Leahy, who put on an absolutely amazing show, giving their unique mix of Cape Breton and French Canadian music. Their awe inspiring instrumental and vocal brilliance had the full house on their feet and wanting
- [Carol Welsman - December 15, 2018](https://marywebbcentre.ca/carol-welsman-december-15-2018/)
- [Ridge Players - Friday, December 7, 2018](https://marywebbcentre.ca/ridge-players-friday-december-7-2018/)
- [Glass Tiger - November 17, 2018](https://marywebbcentre.ca/glass-tiger-november-17-2018/) - It’s quite amazing when you know that the group playing on stage is having as great a time playing as the audience is listening and clapping. Saturday, Nov. 17’s sold out crowd totally enjoyed every minute of Glass Tiger’s marvellous performance. Lead singer Alan Frew carried on a good-natured running commentary about the songs they
- [Sweet Alibi - November 3, 2018](https://marywebbcentre.ca/sweet-alibi-november-3-2018/) - Another great concert at The Mary Webb Centre for the Arts on Saturday, Nov. 3/18. The Winnipeg trio Sweet Alibi, with backup on bass and drums, sang a wonderful collection of their own songs off their 3 albums, as well numbers from greats such as Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty and Bob Dylan. In addition
- [Steve Poltz - October 13, 2018](https://marywebbcentre.ca/steve-poltz/) - Playing his second last concert in Ontario before heading back to Nashville, Steve Poltz, singer, song-writer, excellent guitarist and story-teller was very entertaining as he told sometimes irreverent, sometimes crazy stories and sang many of his own songs, including one he made up about Highgate while onstage. One of his lengthy stories was about a
- [Slocan Ramblers - September 22, 2018](https://marywebbcentre.ca/slocan/) - The Slocan Ramblers opened the 2018-19 Concert Season at The Mary Webb Centre for the Arts on Saturday, September 22 with their energetic and wonderful toe-stomping bluegrass. The extremely talented Slocans, playing mandolin, banjo, bass and guitar along with great harmony, played a wide range of bluegrass from well-known numbers to many of their own
- [CK Singers - April 21, 2018](https://marywebbcentre.ca/ck-singers-april-21-2018__trashed-2/)
- [Sharon and Bram - April 14, 2018 (2:00 p.m.)](https://marywebbcentre.ca/sharon-and-bram-april-14-2018-200-p-m/) - A Sharon and Bram show is a sing-along concert for the entire family, featuring such well-loved favourites as “She’ll Be Coming ‘Round the Mountain", “Five Little Monkeys", “One Elephant", “Tingalayo", and, of course, “Skinnamarink". “We love singing with our audiences; the sound of families singing together and the expressions of delight on the faces of
- [Michael VanHevel - June 2, 2018](https://marywebbcentre.ca/michael-vanhevel-june-2-2018/) - Review of the Michael Vanhevel Concert at The Mary Webb Centre on June 2nd 2018 What a fun way to end the 2017-18 concert season at The Mary Webb Centre. From the time he walked onto the stage until the very last note, Michael Vanhevel , from Petrolia, had the audience loving it all,
- [J.P Cormier](https://marywebbcentre.ca/j-p-cormier/) - Date: March 30, 2012
- [Madison Violet](https://marywebbcentre.ca/madison-violet/) - Date: February 11, 2012
- [Murray McLaughlin](https://marywebbcentre.ca/murray-mclaughlin/) - Date: January 21, 2012
- [Rant Maggie Rant](https://marywebbcentre.ca/rant-maggie-rant-2/) - Date: December 10, 2011
- [Windsor Symphony String Quartet](https://marywebbcentre.ca/windsor-symphony-string-quartet/) - Date: November 22, 2011
- [London Jazz Orchestra](https://marywebbcentre.ca/london-jazz-orchestra/) - Date: October 28, 2011
- [Carlos del Junco Trio](https://marywebbcentre.ca/carlos-del-junco-trio/) - Date: September 17, 2011
- [Michael Schatte and His Band](https://marywebbcentre.ca/michael-schatte-and-his-band/) - Date: August 27, 2011
- [Melissa McClelland with Luke Doucet](https://marywebbcentre.ca/melissa-mcclelland-with-luke-doucet/) - Date: June 11, 2011
- [Jimmy Rankin](https://marywebbcentre.ca/jimmy-rankin/) - Date: May 6, 2011
- [Evening of Poetry & Music with John B. Lee and Friends](https://marywebbcentre.ca/evening-of-poetry-music-with-john-b-lee-and-friends/) - Date: May 4, 2011
- [Royal Wood](https://marywebbcentre.ca/royal-wood-2/) - Date: April 1, 2011
- [The Good Lovelies](https://marywebbcentre.ca/the-good-lovelies-2/) - Date: November 20, 2010
- [The Triple Bill Concert](https://marywebbcentre.ca/the-triple-bill-concert/) - Date: October 16, 2010
- [Amanda Martinez](https://marywebbcentre.ca/amanda-martinez/) - Date: September 11, 2010
- [1st Annual Fanshawe College Student Photography Exhibit](https://marywebbcentre.ca/1st-annual-fanshawe-college-student-photography-exhibit/) - Date: May, 2010
- [Rant Maggie Rant - Our Very First Concert!](https://marywebbcentre.ca/rant-maggie-rant-our-very-first-concert/) - Date: May 1, 2010
- [2nd Annual Fanshawe College Student Photography Exhibit](https://marywebbcentre.ca/2nd-annual-fanshawe-college-student-photography-exhibit/) - Date: April & May, 2011
- [Meaghan Smith](https://marywebbcentre.ca/meaghan-smith/) - Date: December 7, 2013
- [WSO String Quintet](https://marywebbcentre.ca/wso-string-quintet/) - Date: November 16, 2012
- [John McDermott Trio](https://marywebbcentre.ca/john-mcdermott-trio/) - Date: October 27, 2012
- [Quilt Show](https://marywebbcentre.ca/quilt-show/) - Date: October 13-14, 2012
- [Jeremy Fisher & Rose Cousins](https://marywebbcentre.ca/jeremy-fisher-rose-cousins/) - Date: September 22, 2012
- [Clayton Bellamy](https://marywebbcentre.ca/clayton-bellamy/) - Date: June 22, 2012
- [Windsor Symphony Orchestra](https://marywebbcentre.ca/windsor-symphony-orchestra-2/) - Date: April 27, 2012
- [Rant Maggie Rant](https://marywebbcentre.ca/rant-maggie-rant/) - Date: January 26, 2013
- [The Good Lovelies](https://marywebbcentre.ca/the-good-lovelies/) - Date: April 26, 2013
- [World Class Poetry Event](https://marywebbcentre.ca/world-class-poetry-event/) - Date: April 13, 2013
- [4th Annual Student Photography Exhibit](https://marywebbcentre.ca/4th-annual-student-photography-exhibit/) - Date: April, 2013
- [WSO Percussion Trio](https://marywebbcentre.ca/wso-percussion-trio/) - Date: February 15, 2013
- [WSO Brass Quintet](https://marywebbcentre.ca/wso-brass-quintet/) - Date: April 12, 2013
- [Steven Page](https://marywebbcentre.ca/steven-page-at-the-mary-webb-centre/) - Date: August 24, 2013
- [Ennis](https://marywebbcentre.ca/ennis/) - Date: September 21, 2013
- [Wilderness of Manitoba](https://marywebbcentre.ca/wilderness-of-manitoba/) - Date: October 19th
- [Quilt Show](https://marywebbcentre.ca/quilt-show-2/) - Title: Quilt ShowLocation: Mary Webb Centre Description: WOULD YOU LIKE TO SHOW YOUR TREASURED QUILTS ? This is an INVITATION for you to display your quilts & quilted items for all to enjoy ! Old, new, large & small with no entry fee and no judging. Quilt Show - is Saturday and Sunday, Oct 26th and 27th. Do
- [Danny Michel Trio](https://marywebbcentre.ca/danny-michel-trio/) - Date: March 9, 2013
- [Foggy Hogtown Boys](https://marywebbcentre.ca/foggy-hogtown-boys/) - Date: May 25, 2013
- [Windsor Symphony Orchestra](https://marywebbcentre.ca/windsor-symphony-orchestra/) - STRING QUARTET - Windsor Symphony OrchestraFriday, January 31st – 7:00pm / $25.00
- [John McDermott](https://marywebbcentre.ca/1910-2/) - Date: December 7th Returning yet again for a Christmas concert, Celtic tenor John McDermott is used to playing to a packed, sold out house at the Mary Webb Centre. A five-time Juno Nominee, this is a Mary Webb Centre presentation you won't want to miss when McDermott rolls into town December 7, for a 7pm concert.
- [Sultans of String](https://marywebbcentre.ca/sultans-of-string/) - Date: January 18th, 2014 Enjoy the instrumental magic of the Sultans flamenco, jazz, and energetic world music. Juno nominees, and International award winners, the Sultans of String are constant festival favourites, personifying musical diversity. The multi-instrumental group will fill the Mary Webb Centre with worldy rhythms when they visit Highgate January 18, at 8pm.
- [Windsor Symphony Orchestra](https://marywebbcentre.ca/windsor-symphony-orchestra-3/) - Wind Quintet - Windsor Symphony OrchestraFriday, November 15th – 7:00pm / $25.00
- [Sarah Slean](https://marywebbcentre.ca/sarak-slean/) - Date: February 15 Multi Juno and Gemini award songstress Sarah Slean will bring her critically acclaimed pop sounds to the Mary Webb Centre February 15 at 8pm for what is sure to be a sold out show. Slean can be heard in heavy roation on CBC Radio 2, and was described by the Toronto Star as an, "awe inspiring panorama of a mature poet and musician," for her recent album, Land & Sea.
- [Windsor Symphony Orchestra](https://marywebbcentre.ca/windsor-symphony-orchestra-5/) - String Quartet, Friday, January 31st - 7:00pm
- [Steel City Rovers](https://marywebbcentre.ca/steel-city-rovers/) - Date: March 8th The Steel City Rovers are a Celtic rooted band that Roves through their musical performance in an adventuresome manner. In time for St. Patrick's Day, the Rovers will bring out the Irish in everyone when they visit the Mary Webb Centre Saturday, March 8 for an 8pm concert.
- [The Marigolds](https://marywebbcentre.ca/the-marigolds/) - Date: March 29th Gwen Swick, Suzie Vinnick, and Caitlin Hanford combine their singer-songwriter talents to comprise the blues, jazz, country-bluegrass combinations, which have made The Marigolds fan favourites across Canada. If you loved The Good Lovelies last season, then you'll want to get your tickets soon to see this Juno nominated trio when they serenade the Mary Webb Centre March 29th at 8pm.
- [5th Annual Student Photography Exhibit](https://marywebbcentre.ca/5th-annual-student-photography-exhibit/) - Our 5th Annual Student Photo Show can be viewed during our March 29th concert and also on two special weekends: March 20-23 (Thursday through Sunday) March 28-30 (Friday through Sunday) 12 noon to 5 p.m. each day - FREE ADMISSION This is a great opportunity to see exciting photographs taken by students of Fanshawe and
- [Royal Wood](https://marywebbcentre.ca/royal-wood-3/) - Date: April 26th Playing to packed crowds at the Mary Webb Centre in the past, this multi-Juno nominee, Canadian pop sensation needs no introduction. Royal Wood's recent album and single spent several weeks atop CBC Radio 2's Top 20 list, and his performance at the Mary Webb April 26 at 8pm, will be a highlight of this year's calendar.
- [Windsor Symphony Orchestra](https://marywebbcentre.ca/windsor-symphony-orchestra-4/) - 14 Piece String Orchestra - Windsor Symphony OrchestraFriday, May 2nd – 7:00pm / $25.00
- [The Laws](https://marywebbcentre.ca/thelaws/) - Date: May 24th, 2014 The award winning folk-grass duo of John and Michelle Law will grace the Mary Webb stage May 24 at 8pm. Husband and wife off stage, their country harmonies have kept The Laws in popular demand as they've toured North America for more than a decade.
- [Red Hot Ramble](https://marywebbcentre.ca/red-hot-ramble/) - Date: June 21st, 2014 New Orleans style jazz, funk, and blues, red Hot Ramble will close out the 2013-2014 Mary Webb season in style. A sultry and saucy vocal and instrument ensemble not often sound outside the Deep South, Red Hot Ramble will bring their musical gumbo to Highgate June 21 at 8pm.
- [Ennis](https://marywebbcentre.ca/ennis-2/) - Date: September 20th, 2014
- [Sherman Downey and the Ambiguous Case](https://marywebbcentre.ca/sherman-downey-and-the-ambiguous-case/) - Date: October 18th, 2014
- [QUILT SHOW - 3RD ANNUAL](https://marywebbcentre.ca/quilt-show-3rd-annual/)
- [James Boraski & Momentary Evolution](https://marywebbcentre.ca/james-boraski-momentary-evolution/) - Date: November 22nd, 2014
- [Windsor Symphony Orchestra - WOODWIND QUINTET](https://marywebbcentre.ca/windsor-symphony-orchestra-woodwind-quintet/) - Date: November 28th, 2014 Windsor Symphony Orchestra String Quintet, Mary Webb Centre Friday, November 28th, 7:00 P.M. JACQUES IBERT Trois Pièces Brèves, 1930 1890 – 1962 French I. Allegro II. Andante III. Assez lent – Allegro scherzando Ibert's eclectic output includes operas, ballets, choral, and chamber music as well as works for plays and
- [Del Barber](https://marywebbcentre.ca/del-barber/) - Date: January 24th, 2014
- [The Good Lovelies](https://marywebbcentre.ca/the-good-lovelies-3/) - Date: December 13th, 2014
- [The Ridge Players - Christmas Singing!](https://marywebbcentre.ca/the-ridge-players-christmas-singing-2/)
- [Windsor Symphony Orchestra - PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE](https://marywebbcentre.ca/windsor-symphony-orchestra-percussion-ensemble/) - Date: January 30th, 2015
- [Jenn Grant](https://marywebbcentre.ca/jenn-grant/) - Date: February 28th, 2015
- [Harry Manx](https://marywebbcentre.ca/harry-manx/) - Date: March 28th, 2015
- [Sarah Slean](https://marywebbcentre.ca/sarah-slean/) - Date: April 17th, 2015
- [Denise Pelley](https://marywebbcentre.ca/denise-pelley/) - Date: May 9th, 2015
- [Rant Maggie Rant](https://marywebbcentre.ca/rant-maggie-rant-3/) - Date: June 13th, 2015
- [The Good Lovelies](https://marywebbcentre.ca/the-good-lovelies-4/) - Date: October 17, 2015 JUNO and four-time CFMA Award Winners, The Good Lovelies return once again to The Mary Webb Centre as a crowd pleaser. Sure to entertain you, their 3 part harmony, constant instrument swapping and onstage bantering have made them a favourite in the festival circuit. They are a Canadian folk/country harmony trio,
- [The Barra MacNeils](https://marywebbcentre.ca/the-barra-macneils/) - Date: September 12, 2015 The Barra MacNeils live concert experience brings so much more to the stage than most live acts ever can. As a group, the MacNeil siblings are widely regarded as one of the greatest live concert acts in the Celtic world. Hailing from Sydney Mines, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, this family
- [Jimmy Rankin](https://marywebbcentre.ca/jimmy-rankin-2/) - Date: November 7, 2015 Jimmy Rankin is going for it. Twenty-five years into a career that has seen him embraced as one of Canada’s most beloved singer-songwriters and hit makers, with platinum albums and pretty much every award the nation hands out, Rankin has decided now’s the time: on his new Back Road Paradise, you’ll
- [The Ennis Sisters](https://marywebbcentre.ca/the-ennis-sisters/) - Date: December 5, 2015 With multiple accolades – a Juno Award, SOCAN Award, multiple East Coast Music Awards, and Music Newfoundland and Labrador Awards, The Ennis Sisters, comprised of Maureen, Teresa and Karen Ennis, are world renowned, celebrated songbirds. With their buttery harmonies, and voices as powerful as the Atlantic, it’s in their bones to
- [The Ridge Players - Christmas Singing!](https://marywebbcentre.ca/the-ridge-players-christmas-singing/) - Date: Friday, December 11, 2015
- [Union Duke](https://marywebbcentre.ca/union-duke/) - Date: February 6, 2016 Like a musical locomotive hurtling ’round the bend, Union Duke is a Toronto folk quintet that’s taking the world by storm – one captivating performance at a time. Bridging soulful indie rock with bluegrass and country, these city-slickin’ whipper-snappers unleash soaring vocal harmonies over heel-stomping beats, in a growing collection of
- [Belle Starr](https://marywebbcentre.ca/belle-starr/) - March 5, 2016
- [Patrick Brealey - Dark Angel:  The Music of Roy Orbison](https://marywebbcentre.ca/patrick-brealey-dark-angel-the-music-of-roy-orbinson/) - April 16, 2016 There was rock and roll. There was pop music. There was Roy Orbison. A true outlier, Roy Orbison remains an anomaly in the canon of popular music. Starting with his breakthrough hit Only the Lonely in 1960, Orbison’s orchestrated creations blurred the lines between rock and roll, pop and classical music, sounding
- [Denise Pelley - Stevie Wonder Tribute](https://marywebbcentre.ca/denise-pelley-stevie-wonder-tribute/) - May 14, 2016
- [Local Talent Night](https://marywebbcentre.ca/local-talent-night/) - Date: January 16, 2016
- [Matthew Barber and Jill Barber](https://marywebbcentre.ca/matthew-and-jill-barber/) - June 18, 2016 Matthew Barber and Jill Barber present The Family Album, a collection of songs written by the renowned Canadian siblings and songs by the likes of Neil Young, Leonard Cohen, Ian Tyson and more. Channeling a vintage spirit while remaining thoroughly contemporary, Jill Barber has carved out a unique niche in the Canadian music landscape
- [Royal Wood - October 15, 2016](https://marywebbcentre.ca/royal-wood/) - Royal, named after his great grandfather, Royal Rufus Wood of Chatham, was born inLakefield, Ontario. He grew up in a house filled with music and started playing piano at four and by his teens had become a multi-instrumentalist well-versed in numerous styles. Royal's accolades range from Juno nominations to songwriter of the year. CBC Music
- [Rant Maggie Rant - September 27, 2016](https://marywebbcentre.ca/rant-maggie-rant-4/) - Rant Maggie Rant is an award winning, rabble-rousing, Celtic-fusion band from Stratford, Ontario. As traditionalists, RMR respect the time honoured Celtic nation style but with an goal to liberally " colour outside the prescribed lines".The six piece ensemble performs Irish jigs, Scottish Marches, Galician (Spanish) munieras and Breton an drops all with Latin and Mediterranean
- [Local Talent Night - January 14, 2017](https://marywebbcentre.ca/local-talent-night-2/)
- [A Leahy Family Christmas - December 2, 2016](https://marywebbcentre.ca/a-leahy-family-christmas/) - An unforgettable experience of music, dance and song! The Leahy Family brings to life all the joy, wonder and excitement of Christmastime! Join one of Canada’s most well-known musical families – including an energetic cast of next generation budding musicians and dancers - who will delight with fiery traditional and Celtic melodies, slow airs, hymns,
- [The Laws - November 12, 2016](https://marywebbcentre.ca/the-laws/) - John and Michelle Law, from Wheatly, Ontario are a singer-songwriting husband and wife team. Their songs are influenced by folk, country and bluegrass with a sound that is rich and strong conveying love, loss, and passion. The Laws are the first Canadians to win the prestigious Chris Austin Song Writing Contest ( which lead to
- [Fred Eaglesmith - March 4, 2017](https://marywebbcentre.ca/fred-eaglesmith/) - Fred is a Canadian alternative country singer-songwriter. He is best known for writing songs about machines, trucks,tractors, cars, and engines. Many of his songs are based on rural life, dogs, guns, drinking and farming as well as quirky folk songs. Fred's songwriting uses many surprise endings and plot twists about down-and-out characters dealing with loss
- [Red Hot Ramble - February 11, 2017](https://marywebbcentre.ca/red-hot-ramble-2/) - Red Hot Ramble brings the essence of Mardi Gras to every occasion, whether performing at jazz festivals, blues bars, right down south in New Orleans or in Highgate, at the Mary Webb Centre. Two weeks before the real thing in Louisiana, come celebrate Mardi Gras on Saturday, February 11th just a short drive down the
- [Roxanne Potvin - April 1, 2017](https://marywebbcentre.ca/roxanne-potvin/) - Roxanne is a singer, guitarist and songwriter, with a " voice like melted butter on mashed potatoes". Her early affection for rock and roll, the oldies, the Beatles and blues music became the catalyst for her pop smart, undeniable soul and pure sound. Her latest album, For Dreaming, captures the hidden meanings of life's simplest
- [Valdy - May 6, 2017](https://marywebbcentre.ca/valdy/) - Valdy has been part of the fabric of Canadian pop and folk music for over 34 years. He is a singer, songwriter and guitarist who captures the small but telling moments that make up life. Born in Ottawa, he began his career in the mid-'60s and recorded his first solo album, Country Man in 1972.
- [Arrogant Worms - June 3, 2017](https://marywebbcentre.ca/arrogant-worms/) - The Arrogant Worms are a Canadian musical comedy trio that parody many musical genres. They are well known for their humorous on-stage banter in addition to their music. When not spoofing a particular style of music, the Worms poke fun at various aspects of daily life in Canada. More information on The Arrogant Worms can
- [Local Talent Night 2 - June 17, 2017](https://marywebbcentre.ca/local-talent-night-2-june-17-2017/)
- [Andrew Collins Trio - September 23, 2017](https://marywebbcentre.ca/andrew-collins-trio/) - Andrew Collins Trio September Performers at Mary Webb Centre This Canadian Folk Music Award winning trio kicks off the 2017-18 concert series at Mary Webb Centre on Saturday, September 23 @ 8 p.m. Collins, who’s comfortable on mandolin, fiddle, guitar, mandola and mandocello – is zeroing with his beloved trio: fellow string guru Mike Mezzatesta,
- [Heather Rankin - October 14, 2017](https://marywebbcentre.ca/heather-rankin-october-14-2017/) - After over twenty-five years of performing with her siblings, Heather Rankin comes into her own. This is Heather Rankin like you have never heard her before, breaking away from The Rankin Family’s signature sound, and forging her own musical legacy withher poetic, intimate original songs, and an eclectic mix of others. Rankin’s soaring, angelic voice
- [Susan Aglukark - November 11, 2017](https://marywebbcentre.ca/susan-aglukark-november-11-2017/) - Nunavut’s first ever Juno Award winning Inuk singer/songwriter, Susan Aglukark, will be in Highgate, November 11 @ 8 pm. Her early writing was a series of songs drawn from the thing she had left, a life of uncertainty. In her singing/songwriting career, Susan is most proud about reaching a place in her life where she
- [Ennis Sisters - December 2, 2017](https://marywebbcentre.ca/ennis-sisters-december-2-2017/) - With multiple accolades – a Juno Award, SOCAN Award, multiple East Coast Music Awards, and Music Newfoundland and Labrador Awards, The Ennis Sisters, comprised of Maureen, Teresa and Karen Ennis, are world renowned, celebrated songbirds. With their buttery harmonies, and voices as powerful as the Atlantic, it’s in their bones to sing. The Ennis Sisters
- [Jadea Kelly - January 13, 2018](https://marywebbcentre.ca/jadea-kelly-january-13-2018/) - However dark the muse, Jadea Kelly’s music guides the listener on a prolific journey towards light and surrender. Swelling with vocal hooks and ambient guitar delays, her most recent release, Love & Lust is an honest and compelling catalogue of infidelity, desire, betrayal, forgiveness and human frailty. Receiving the 2016 ‘contemporary singer of the year
- [Western Swing Authority - February 10, 2018](https://marywebbcentre.ca/western-swing-authority-february-10-2018/) - The Western Swing Authority is Shane Guse (fiddle, vocals), Stacey Lee Guse (vocals), Ed “Pee Wee Charles” Ringwald (steel guitar), Dan Howlett (fiddle, vocals), Paul “Chappy” Chapman (guitar and vocals), Matthew Lima (stand up bass) and Jimmy Boudreau (drums). This stellar cast of musical peers and friends not only share a common love of Western
- [Rick Fines Trio - March 10, 2018](https://marywebbcentre.ca/rick-fines-trio-march-10th-2018/) - More information on Rick Fines Trio can be found at www.rickfines.ca
- [Trent Severn - May 12, 2018](https://marywebbcentre.ca/trent-severn-may-12-2018/) - Trent Severn is an acclaimed Ontario folk trio who sing original, contemporarysongs easily described as “Canadian history in harmony”. Topically modern with a humorous twist,Trent Severn have inspired audiences all over Canada to share a patriotic laugh and let their glowing hearts melt away. Comprised of talented multi-instrumentalists, singers and songwriters Dayna Manning, Emm Gryner and

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- [Carole Ann Aers- Featured Artist for May & June](https://marywebbcentre.ca/carole-ann-aers-featured-artist-for-may-june/) - Carole Ann Aers- Featured Artist for May & June Carole Ann Aers is a watercolorist born and raised in Botany, Chatham-Kent. Largely self-taught, she is known for creating work with an ethereal quality. Her favourite subjects are landscapes that evoke a sense of serenity. She finds her art most rewarding when t stirs emotion
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- [Featured artist March & April 2026 - Barbara Phair](https://marywebbcentre.ca/featured-artist-march-april-2026-barbara-phair/) - Featured artist March & April 2026 - Barbara Phair Living in Chatham Kent for most of her life Barb has enjoyed artistic pursuits for many years. She found her passion after taking watercolour classes while on winter vacations in Florida. When the Mary Webb Centre opened she was the first in line to join the
- [Featured artist Jan & Feb 2026 - Therisa Morrice](https://marywebbcentre.ca/featured-artist-jan-feb-2026-therisa-morrice/) - Therisa Morrice Featured Artist A Journey Through Colour And Emotion Therisa Morrice is a visionary artist whose work transcends traditional painting. Her passion for large – scale compositions is evident in her masterful use of acrylics, watercolours, and oils to craft immersive worlds. Her art is a vivid tapestry of nature’s beauty and the
- [Featured Artist for December - John Beenackers](https://marywebbcentre.ca/featured-artist-for-december/) - John Beenackers December Featured Artist My name is John Beenackers also known as Yard Art Johnny. My wife and I have lived in Highgate for 43 years. Raised our three daughters here. I’m a welder / fabricator by trade. I’ve been a welder for almost 50 years. I primarily worked with wood as a hobby.
- [FEATURED ARTIST November 2025, William G. Prettie](https://marywebbcentre.ca/featured-artist-november-2025-william-g-prettie/) - NOVEMBER FEATURED ARTIST Artist William G. Prettie BFA. Special interest Sociology. Our world is easily described as Unequal, oppressive, exploitive and demonstrating a variety of other unlovely negative factors for the majority of humanity! In this display I am specifically describing this reality visually in the left grouping and then in the large work to
- [Featured Artist Sept/Oct, Tom Fenton](https://marywebbcentre.ca/featured-artist-sept-oct-tom-fenton/) - Featured Artist Sept/Oct, Tom Fenton Tom Fenton is a self taught multimedia artist and musical instrument luthier. Although art was just a hobby, Tom continued this after moving to Highgate in Dec 2008. Art has been a long time interest from even grade school. At 11 years old Tom won a 3rd prize in a
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- [Carri McCoy](https://marywebbcentre.ca/carri-mcoy-featured-artist-january-feburary-2025/) - Carri McCoy My name is Carri McCoy and I am a visual artist living in Ridgetown Ontario. I especially enjoy watercolours and abstract paintings in mixed media. Watercolours challenge me to look more closely at nature, something that has enchanted me since childhood. Trees, plants, and flowers are reoccurring themes in my artwork. Abstract painting
- [Weave a Webb](https://marywebbcentre.ca/weave-a-webb/)
- [John Beenackers](https://marywebbcentre.ca/art-gallery-photos/john-beenackers/)
- [Sherrie Piens](https://marywebbcentre.ca/art-gallery-photos/sherrie-piens/) - Sherrie Piens
- [Jungsik Jo ( Michael)](https://marywebbcentre.ca/art-gallery-photos/michael-jungsik-jo/) - Jungsik Jo (Michael), was born in South Korea in 1955. He moved to the USA where he worked diligently for 20 years to put his two children through university and now is a permanent resident of Canada. He lives in South Western Ontario in the town of Highgate. Finally, he is doing what he loves
- [Heather Carter](https://marywebbcentre.ca/art-gallery-photos/heather-carter/) - Heather Carter
- [Rick Jackson](https://marywebbcentre.ca/art-gallery-photos/rick-jackson/) - Rick Jackson
- [William Prettie](https://marywebbcentre.ca/art-gallery-photos/william-prettie/) - William G. Prettie William G. Prettie was born in 1947 in Barrie Ontario In 1992, I was accepted, to what was then known as the Okanagan University College @ Kelowna B.C., in their 4 year Fine Art degree program. In my second year the University of Victoria took it over and after being awarded a
- [Peyton Koole](https://marywebbcentre.ca/art-gallery-photos/peyton-koole/) - Peyton Koole
- [Shannon Rose](https://marywebbcentre.ca/art-gallery-photos/shannon-rose/) - Shannon Rose
- [Marisa Van Haren](https://marywebbcentre.ca/art-gallery-photos/marisa-van-haren/) - Marisa Van Haren
- [Elizabeth Downey-Sunnen](https://marywebbcentre.ca/elizabeth-downey-sunnen/) - Elizabeth Downey-Sunnen If it doesn't interact with the person viewing it, it isn't art. Maybe it makes you question, or it makes you giggle, perhaps it makes you cringe, or makes you angry- no matter the reaction, Art is talking to you!
- [Val & Bob West](https://marywebbcentre.ca/val-bob-west/) - Val & Bob West
- [Christa Eggers](https://marywebbcentre.ca/art-gallery-photos/april-2015-featured-artist-christa-eggers/) - Christa Eggers Christa paints with watercolours, soft pastels and oils. The flowers, trees, and landscape around her are a never-ending source of inspiration. Portrait commissions and teaching continue to be interesting and challenging. Christa lives in Highgate and in July, 2018 became chairperson of the Mary Webb Centre Art Gallery.
- [Ruth Scott](https://marywebbcentre.ca/art-gallery-photos/ruth-scott/) - Ruth Scott Ruth learned to use a scroll saw in order to be able to learn the techniques of making many different cuts with different blades. She uses many different woods, including Purple Heart and Zebra Paduk, as well as Oak, Maple, Walnut and Cherry. Her business card reads WHITEKILT CRAFTS.
- [John Snake](https://marywebbcentre.ca/john-snake/) - John Snake
- [Jen Clark](https://marywebbcentre.ca/jen-clark/) - Jen Clark
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- [Tom Savage](https://marywebbcentre.ca/tom-savage-2/) - Tom Savage
- [Peter Moffat](https://marywebbcentre.ca/art-gallery-photos/peter-moffat/) - Peter Moffat
- [Marisa Van Haren - Featured Artist, November & December 2024](https://marywebbcentre.ca/marisa-van-haren-featured-artist-november-december-2024/) - Featured Artist Marisa Van Haren has had a love of art her whole life. When she went to Italy at age 19 years, Marisa spent 2 months wandering through churches where she developed her appreciation of fine art. Years later, she took tole and decorative painting courses and has painted ever since. Tole painting is
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- [Ruth A. Driedger - Featured Artist, Sept. & October 2024](https://marywebbcentre.ca/ruth-a-driedger-featured-artist-sept-october-2024/) - Featured Artist Ruth A. Driedger Canadian artist, Ruth A. Driedger, grew up on a farm outside of Wheatley ON. After living in Saskatoon SK for 26 years, she returned to southern Ontario and currently lives in Leamington. Having spent 30+ years as a choral music conductor, Ruth took up painting in 2006. Aside from a
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- [Peyton Koole - Featured Artist, May 2024](https://marywebbcentre.ca/peyton-koole-featured-artist-may-2024/) - Featured Artist Peyton Koole Peyton Koole is a Chatham based artist who recently graduated from Brock University with a Bachelor of Visual Arts and will be starting her masters in Visual Arts next year. She enjoys creating work in a variety of mediums and styles, with a preference for acrylic paint on canvas.
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- [Debbie C. Packer](https://marywebbcentre.ca/debbie-c-packer/) - Debbie C. Packer
- [Featured Artist November & December 2023 - Elizabeth Downey](https://marywebbcentre.ca/featured-artist-november-december-2023-elizabeth-downey/) - Elizabeth Downey Elizabeth Downey is kaleidoscopic. A collision of creativity, passion, persistence, and Joy, she asked to find a common ground from which we can all rise, and be vulnerable together in the space between a whisper and a whole, Downey imbues the canvases with which she creates. Downey’s soul speaks to you and
- [Featured Artist October 2023 - The Old  Guyitt House](https://marywebbcentre.ca/featured-artist-october-2023-the-old-guyitt-house/) - The Old Guyitt House The most photographed house in this area , in Ontario , or even Canada - some say …. was the old Guyitt house on #3 highway / Talbot trail just south of Highgate. It was built in 1842 and demolished this June 2023. Ron Guyitt bought it in 1908.
- [Barbara Phair](https://marywebbcentre.ca/art-gallery-photos/barbara-phair/) - Barbara Phair Barbara has lived most of hr life here in Chatham-Kent. She has a passion for art so she takes lessons at The Mary Webb Centre and also in Florida during the winter. She really likes to experiment with new ways to express her art.
- [Elke Trudgen](https://marywebbcentre.ca/elke-trudgen/) - Elke Trudgen fabric-wrapped cord — coiled and stitched
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- [Linda Okrucky](https://marywebbcentre.ca/art-gallery-photos/linda-okrucky/) - Linda Okrucky Linda loves to draw and paint . She did not have a formal art education but found an alternative path- continuously learning from books, workshops, classes, and her many friends and mentors. She is inspired by nature and tries to capture the beauty of the locale that is around her, from the peaceful
- [Featured Artist October 2022 - 3 Mary Webb Centre Artists](https://marywebbcentre.ca/3-mary-webb-centre-artists/) - 3 Mary Webb Centre Artists (please click on the artist's name to go their collection) Barbara Phair I am Barbara Phair . While vacationing in Florida I began watercolour lessons. Now I belong to an amazing MWC art group led by Christa Eggers and I work in pastels, coloured pencil and acrylics. My work
- [Featured Artist March 2023 - Linda Okrucky](https://marywebbcentre.ca/featured-artist-march-2023-linda-okrucky/) - Linda Okrucky Linda is a landscape and still life painter whose preferred medium is acrylic because of it’s fast-drying qualities, vivid colors and all-around versatility. Inspired by nature, she tries to capture the beauty of the locale that is around her – from the peaceful rural landscapes of southwestern Ontario to the
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- [A Hidden Gem](https://marywebbcentre.ca/a-hidden-gem/) - A Hidden Gem in Rural Chatham-Kent In the eastern corner of Chatham-Kent, in the town of Highgate, there is something that probably shouldn’t exist where it is. At first glance it looks like a typical country church. Well, perhaps not typical since it is a round structure with high brick walls, inviting double wooden front
- [Fran Lucid](https://marywebbcentre.ca/art-gallery-photos/may-2015-featured-artist-fran-lucid/) - Fran Lucid Fran Lucid was the featured artist for May 2015. After developing an interest in drawing in her early twenties, Fran began taking courses offered in and around Kent County. The births of 5 sons and teaching full time put art on hold until she was in a position to resume taking classes which
- [Featured Artist January 2023 -  Val & Bob West](https://marywebbcentre.ca/featured-artist-january-2023-val-bob-west/) - Featured Artist Val & Bob West Ansel Adams once said, “A good photograph is knowing where to stand.” Our interest in photography has really blossomed over the past few years. We spent time improving our skills through self-study, by way of magazines, books and on line tutorials. Here we were able to collaborate with
- [Veronica Hankin](https://marywebbcentre.ca/veronica-hankin/) - Veronica Hankin
- [Cherie Bowering](https://marywebbcentre.ca/art-gallery-photos/cherie-bowering/) - Cherie Bowering
- [Diane Sansom](https://marywebbcentre.ca/diane-sansom/) - Diane Sansom
- [Featured Artist November 2022 -  Antal I Kozma](https://marywebbcentre.ca/featured-artist-november-2022-antala-kozma/) - Antal I Kozma Antal is a retired commercial photographer, illustrator and pipe organ designer/builder. He was born in Hungary, his work in pipe organ design brought him to Canada in 1986. Antal is an avid outdoorsman and award winning nature photographer. He often takes his canoe into the Northern Ontario wilderness. Other
- [Evelyn Parry](https://marywebbcentre.ca/evelyn-parry/) - Evelyn Parry
- [Linda MacIntosh](https://marywebbcentre.ca/art-gallery-photos/linda-macintosh/) - Linda MacIntosh Linda MacIntosh is a London, Ontario based artist who, ever since she completed her first paint-by-number oil painting at the age of 7 has had a passion for creating art. Linda’s favourite subjects began with life painting and portraiture but more recently she has been motivated by her travels and love of the
- [Meesh Michael LeFontaine](https://marywebbcentre.ca/meesh-michel-lefontaine/) - Meesh Michael LeFontaine Michael Lafontaine, otherwise known as Meesh, is an artistic madman, a texture fiend and a goofball extraordinaire. His work often deals with oppositions, illusions of depth and space, as well as explanation of application. Formerly residing in Rodney, he now lives in London and is currently enrolled in the Fine Arts diploma
- [Mel Panjer](https://marywebbcentre.ca/mel-panjer/) - Mel Panjer
- [Gordon Swatkow](https://marywebbcentre.ca/gordon-swatkow/) - Gordon Swatkow
- [Barbara Singer](https://marywebbcentre.ca/barbara-singer/) - Barbara Singer
- [Tammy Laye](https://marywebbcentre.ca/art-gallery-photos/tammy-laye/) - Tammy Laye Tammy Laye used to live near London but now lives in Glencoe. She says she came from a large family where children and pets were always a constant source of fun and entertainment. This provided her with an endless opportunity to capture subject matter for her paintings.
- [Marie Spence](https://marywebbcentre.ca/art-gallery-photos/marie-spence-2/) - Marie Spence Marie is an established artist who paints with oils and watercolours and creates hand-painted porcelain dolls. She developed her talents under the guidance of several local and nationally renowned artists. Historic buildings and landsapes have attracted her artist’s eye. She enjoys painting old mills, timber frame barns, houses with character and lighthouses that
- [e-Scapes Photography /Vicky Mckay](https://marywebbcentre.ca/art-gallery-photos/e-scapes-photography-december-2016-featured-artist/) - Vicki McKay Walking the family farm and exploring natural areas Vicki became fascinated with and fell in love with nature. This interest led to a career as a professional biologist. Through nature photography, Vicki liberates herself from the depressing and stagnant indoor world where much of our lives are spent. As she reconnects with nature,
- [Tom Fenton](https://marywebbcentre.ca/art-gallery-photos/february-2015-featured-artist-tom-fenton/) - Tom Fenton Tom Fenton is a multi media artist and musical instrument repair, sales and luthier. Although art and guitars were just a hobby over the years he started his his Music instrument sales/repair business 12 years ago in Brampton, he continued this after moving to Highgate in Dec 2008. Tom was the first chair
- [GWEN KITAMURA](https://marywebbcentre.ca/art-gallery-photos/gwen-kitamura/) - Gwen Kitamura Gwen likes to. capture great and small moments in time with the colour and light that inspire her. Gwen has enjoyed classes in watercolour and acrylic. The portrayal of sunlight, water, and reflection continue to intrigue her.
- [Alexandria Pollard](https://marywebbcentre.ca/alexandria-pollard/) - Alexandria Pollard
- [Iris Waddell](https://marywebbcentre.ca/iris-waddell/) - Iris Waddell
- [Amy MacDonald](https://marywebbcentre.ca/amy-macdonald/) - Amy MacDonald
- [Robbin Wensoscki](https://marywebbcentre.ca/robbin-wensoscki/) - Robbin Wensoscki
- [Linda Van Every](https://marywebbcentre.ca/linda-van-every/) - Linda Van Every
- [Rick Cadotte](https://marywebbcentre.ca/rick-cadotte/) - Rick Cadotte
- [Maurice Stubbs](https://marywebbcentre.ca/maurice-stubbs/) - Maurice Stubbs
- [Sharon Lehnert](https://marywebbcentre.ca/sharon-lehnert/) - Sharon Lehnert
- [Bill Smith](https://marywebbcentre.ca/bill-smith/) - Bill Smith
- [Joan Phibbs](https://marywebbcentre.ca/art-gallery-photos/joan-phibbs/) - Joan Phibbs
- [Richard Socket](https://marywebbcentre.ca/richard-socket/) - Richard Socket
- [Laura McCorkell](https://marywebbcentre.ca/laura-mccorkell/) - Laura McCorkell
- [Dennis Vaughan](https://marywebbcentre.ca/dennis-vaughan/) - Dennis Vaughan Dennis Vaughan is a transplanted Newfoundlander now residing in Ridgetown. A few years before retiring from a career in education, he pursued his interest in art by taking lessons from Dave Hoddinott a well known local artist in St. John’s. The primary subjects of his paintings are landscapes and scenes depicting his native
- [Charlene McGill](https://marywebbcentre.ca/art-gallery-photos/charlene-mcgiland/) - Charlene McGill An award winning artist, Charlene's approach to her art is through the eyes of a colourist. Her representational work is inspired by the impact of light and colour on everyday objects that fill our lives. She is currently represented by Art Space in Chatham and the Mary Webb Centre in Highgate.
- [Summer Hopkins](https://marywebbcentre.ca/summer-hopkins/) - Summer Hopkins
- [Becky Fixter](https://marywebbcentre.ca/becky-fixter/) - Becky Fixter
- [Carol Deane - Featured Artist September 2022](https://marywebbcentre.ca/carol-deane-featured-artist-september-2022/) - Featured Artist Carol Deane September MWC program Carol Deane lives in Ridgetown and has taught school there for 38 years. It was there that she developed several art skills. Her first Art experience was drawing cartoons, and later she painted with acrylics and oils. Many of her Paintings show a great deal of detail illustrating
- [Carol Deane](https://marywebbcentre.ca/carol-deane/) - Carol Deane Carol lives in Ridgetown and has taught school there for 38 years. It was there that she developed several art skills. Her first Art experience was drawing cartoons, and later she painted with acrylics and oils. Many of her Paintings show a great deal of detail illustrating that everyday things can be
- [Bill Colwell](https://marywebbcentre.ca/william-h-cowell/) - Bill Cowell
- [Kristy Ryan Moore](https://marywebbcentre.ca/kristy-ryan-moore/) - Kristy Ryan Moore
- [Susan Simpson](https://marywebbcentre.ca/susan-simpson/) - Susan Simpson
- [Dam De Nogales](https://marywebbcentre.ca/art-gallery-photos/dam-de-nogales/) - Edwin and Veronica are famous sculpturers who are known world-wide. They have studios in Highgate and Spain.
- [Joanne Brown](https://marywebbcentre.ca/joanne-brown/) - Joanne Brown
- [Rosemary Butler](https://marywebbcentre.ca/rosemary-butler/) - Rosemary Butler
- [Anne McCallum](https://marywebbcentre.ca/art-gallery-photos/anne-mccallum/)
- [Anne Goslin](https://marywebbcentre.ca/art-gallery-photos/anne-goslin/) - Anne Goslin is an artist who produces an eclectic mix of contemporary and traditional paintings. With formal training in fine arts and education, she worked as a principal and teacher with the Kent County Board of Education. She has a fine arts degree from the University of Windsor. Anne works in many art media and
- [Carole Ann Aers](https://marywebbcentre.ca/art-gallery-photos/carole-ann-aers/) - Carole Ann Aers Carole Ann Aers lives in Chatham. She paints rather dreamy landscapes in watercolour.
- [Featured Artists - April 2019 - Ruth Knox - Rudavsky](https://marywebbcentre.ca/featured-artists-april-2019-ruth-knox-rudavsky/) - Ruth Knox My dream is art. Since I live on a horse farm, my main subjects are horses and animals. Now that I am retired, I have the time to draw and paint. Christa Eggers at the MWC is teaching art and I am learning and improving with these lessons. I use acrylic paints, enjoying
- [Linda G. MacIntosh - June 2019 Featured Artist](https://marywebbcentre.ca/linda-macintosh-june-2019-featured-artist/) - LINDA G. MACINTOSH Linda MacIntosh is a London, Ontario based artist who, ever since she completed her first paint-by-number oil painting at the age of 7 has had a passion for creating art. Linda's favourite subjects began with life painting and portraiture but more recently she has been motivated by her travels and love of
- [Michael La Fontaine - September 2019 Featured Artist](https://marywebbcentre.ca/michael-la-fontaine-september-2019-featured-artist/) - Michael Lafontaine, otherwise known as Meesh, is an artistic madman, a texture fiend and a goofball extraordinaire. His work often deals with oppositions, illusions of depth and space, as well as explanation of application. Formerly residing in Rodney, he now lives in London and is currently enrolled in the Fine Arts diploma program at Fanshawe
- [Peter Moffat - February 2017 Featured Artist](https://marywebbcentre.ca/featured-artist/peter-moffat-february-2017-featured-artist/)
- [Featured Artist - Marie Spence - May 2019](https://marywebbcentre.ca/featured-artist-marie-spence-may-2019/) - Marie Spence Marie started painting when she was a teenager. She developed her talents under the guidance of several local artists and nationally recognized artists. After her retirement from elementary school teaching she dedicated herself full-time to her artistic endeavours. She paints with oils, watercolours and pen and ink. Historic buildings have attracted her artist's
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- [Lee Highgate](https://marywebbcentre.ca/art-gallery-photos/lee-highgate/) - Lee has an Honours BA and B.Ed from Western University. He spent 31 years as an art and drama teacher at Lambton Central Collegiate. Today, his primary medium is glass mosaic. “Stained glass offers a glorious colour palette and a wide range of textures. The reflective nature of glass, the play of light and movement
- [Lee Highgate - February 2020 Featured Artist](https://marywebbcentre.ca/lee-highgate-february-2020-featured-artist/) - Lee has an Honours BA and B.Ed from Western University. He spent 31 years as an art and drama teacher at Lambton Central Collegiate. Today, his primary medium is glass mosaic. “Stained glass offers a glorious colour palette and a wide range of textures. The reflective nature of glass, the play of light and movement
- [Anna Young - January 2020 Featured Artist](https://marywebbcentre.ca/anna-young-january-2020-featured-artist/)
- [The Ultimate Beatles Tribute  - Music'n Arts Collide - November 30, 2019](https://marywebbcentre.ca/the-ultimate-beatles-tribute-musicn-arts-collide-november-30-2019/) - Enjoy A Wonderful evening of the Beatles greatest hits performed by Wendell Ferguson & his All-Star band with Special Guest Sarah Smith. They will be sharing the stage with Pop Artist Paul Murray. Watch as huge canvases of the Fab Four come alive in minutes as your favorite Beatles Songs are performed. If you like
- [William G. Prettie - November 2019 Featured Artist](https://marywebbcentre.ca/william-prettie-november-2019-featured-artist/)
- [Rose Butler - October 2019 Featured Artist](https://marywebbcentre.ca/rose-butler-october-2019-featured-artist/)
- [Larry Morden](https://marywebbcentre.ca/art-gallery-photos/larry-morden/)
- [Stewart Skiba](https://marywebbcentre.ca/art-gallery-photos/featured-artist-march-2019/) - Stewart Skiba was born in Simcoe and now lives in Blenheim, Ontario. He studied art at several institutions including Banff School of Fine Arts in Alberta; the Dundas Valley School of Art and Sheridan College in Ontario; and with Professional Photographers of America in Chicago, Illinois. He has exhibited his art at the Glenhyrst Art
- [Mike Ondrovcik](https://marywebbcentre.ca/art-gallery-photos/mike-ondrovcik/)
- [Featured Artist - November 2018 - Charlene McGill](https://marywebbcentre.ca/featured-artist/) - Charlene McGill began her painting journey in 2003 after attending a local watercolour workshop. She has been painting almost daily ever since. Charlene's approach to her art is through the eyes of a colourist! Her representational work is inspired by the impact of light and colour on the everyday objects that fill our lives. An award
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- [Virginia Zande](https://marywebbcentre.ca/art-gallery-photos/virginia-zande/) - Virginia Zande lives in Chatham and paints beautiful portraits and animals as well as other subjects. The titles of the following paintings are Inuk, Marten, Nesting in a Mailbox and Reflections. Virginia was originally from London, Ontario where she worked as a commercial artist for 23 years. She now lives in Chatham. Virginia works with
- [Carye Vanderpol Mahoney](https://marywebbcentre.ca/art-gallery-photos/carye-vanderpol-mahoney/) - Born and raised in rural Minnesota, Carye VanDerPol Mahoney graduated from MACCRAY High School in 1995. She went on to Minnesota State University, Moorhead, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts for Illustration in 2000. After graduation she worked as a graphic designer for a year and then as a freelance artist and illustrator.
- [Bill Stover](https://marywebbcentre.ca/art-gallery-photos/bill-stover/) - Bill Stover lives in Ridgetown. From walnut, oak, ash, and cherry boards he carves and puts together beautiful furniture as well as replicas of tractors, cars, construction equipment , and airplanes. Wooden Train & Firetruck
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- [Western Swing Authority - February 10, 2018](https://marywebbcentre.ca/western-swing-authority-february-10-2018/) - Although the weather was not cooperating, everyone who joined us at the Mary Webb Centre on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018 for The Western Swing Authority was on their feet for a thrilling evening. Western Swing is a combination of country oldies, new country, blues and combinations of all! The group of 7 showcased the wonderful
- [Ennis Sisters - December 2, 2017](https://marywebbcentre.ca/ennis-sisters-december-2-2017/) - The Ennis Sisters, Karen, Maureen and Theresa, returned to the Mary Webb Centre on Saturday, Dec. 2nd to a sold out and very appreciative house. As it says on their web-site, “there was just no escaping the Irish Newfoundland, traditional music growing up” and those lucky enough to be at The Mary Webb Centre got
- [Jadea Kelly - January 13, 2018](https://marywebbcentre.ca/jadea-kelly-january-13-2018/) - More information on Jadea Kelly can be found at www.darthjadea.com
- [Rose Butler - January 2018 Featured Artist](https://marywebbcentre.ca/rose-butler-january-2018-featured-artist/)
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- [Susan Aglukark - November 11, 2017](https://marywebbcentre.ca/susan-aglukark-november-11-2017/) - The full house at The Mary Webb Centre on Nov. 11/17 enjoyed a truly amazing concert with Susan Aglukark and her band. Susan started out wanting to be a pilot but was soon noticed as a singer/songwriter. Her success includes three Juno Awards. Any of her songs tell the stories of the north, some she originally heard from her parents and grandparents. After
- [Reviews / Photos](https://marywebbcentre.ca/reviews/) - Heather Rankin - October 14, 2017 Andrew Collins Trio - September 23 , 2017 Local Talent Night 2 - June 17, 2017 Valdy - May 6, 2017 Roxanne Potvin - April 1, 2017 Fred Eaglesmith - March 4, 2017 Red Hot Ramble - February 11, 2017 Local Talent Night - January 14, 2017 A Leahy
- [Andrew Collins Trio - September 23, 2017](https://marywebbcentre.ca/andrew-collins-trio-september-23-2017/) - The Mary Webb Centre’s 2017-18 concert season opened with the Andrew Collins Trio. Sponsored by McDiarmid Chiropractic and Medical Acupuncture. The three musicians played a total of 9 instruments and covered a wide range of musical styles. Collins introduced the audience to new instruments besides the mandolin, fiddle, guitar with the mandola and mandocello.
- [Heather Rankin - October 14, 2017](https://marywebbcentre.ca/heather-rankin-october-14-2017/) - Heather Rankin and her band put on a delightful concert at The Mary Webb Centre on Saturday, October 14, 2017. Rankin opened the concert with a lovely Gaelic number, and proceeded to perform a variety of songs; from well-known Rankin Family songs to music from her new debut solo album "We Walk As One". Her
- [Elizabeth Downey-Sunnen - November 2017 Featured Artist](https://marywebbcentre.ca/elizabeth-downey-sunnen-november-2017-featured-artist/)
- [Janet Forsyth - October 2017 Featured Artist](https://marywebbcentre.ca/janet-forsyth-october-2017-featured-artist/)
- [Local Talent Night - June 17, 2017](https://marywebbcentre.ca/local-talent-night-june-17-2017/) - On June 17, crooner Al Delaet and local band Unity very generously donated their time and musical skills for The Local Talent Night 2, a fund raiser for the new addition to The Centre. Al has only been performing before audiences for the past 5 years after being encouraged by family and friends. With his
- [Arrogant Worms - June 3, 2017](https://marywebbcentre.ca/arrogant-worms-june-3-2017/) - On June 3, The Arrogant Worms, a three man group from Kingston, Ottawa and Oakville, wowed a packed house with their unique brand of humour and amazing musical skills. Of note was their improv of the parking in Highgate which was greeted by roars of laughter from the audience! It was a multi-aged crowd which
- [Valdy - May 6, 2017](https://marywebbcentre.ca/valdy-may-6-2017/) - On Saturday, May 6th, the full house at The Mary Webb Centre were treated to an absolutely wonderful concert by Valdy, a self-described folk singer, of legendary renown. Valdy’s humour, guitar magic on a guitar that he has been playing for over 50 years, his storytelling and singing were truly awe inspiring. Valdy continually gave
- [Fran Lucid - Featured Artist - May 2017](https://marywebbcentre.ca/fran-lucid-featured-artist-may-2017/) - After developing an interest in drawing in her early twenties, Fran began taking courses offered in and around Kent County. The births of 5 sons and teaching full time put art on hold until she was in a position to resume taking classes which involved mostly representational art and drawing and painting from the model.
- [Roxanne Potvin - April 1, 2017](https://marywebbcentre.ca/roxanne-potvin-april-1-2017/) - It was no April Fool’s joke as the audience at The Mary Webb Centre were treated to a wonderful concert by Roxanne Potvin and her backup band of Tom Juhas - electric guitar maestro, Marshall Bureau - drummer extraordinaire and Steve Pelletier - smooth bass man. The band’s performance was all that more amazing
- [Red Hot Ramble - February 11, 2017](https://marywebbcentre.ca/red-hot-ramble-february-11-2017/) - The temperature in The Mary Webb Centre was on the rise on Saturday night, Feb. 11/17, when the New Orleans jazz sound of Red Hot Ramble filled the building. This concert, presented by Victory Lincoln of Chatham, was the second appearance of the group at the MWC and they certainly lived up to our slogan
- [Fred Eaglesmith - March 4, 2017](https://marywebbcentre.ca/fred-eaglesmith-march-4-2017/) - Now that was certainly a night to remember! Nothing really prepares you for the rhetoric and comic monologue from Fred Eaglesmith. His loyal fans joined us on Saturday Mar. 4/17 from as far away as Toronto, Aylmer and Windsor, helping to fill The Mary Webb Centre’s concert hall. The Canadian alternative country singer-songwriter is
- [Carye VanDerPol Mahoney](https://marywebbcentre.ca/carye-vanderpol-mahoney/)
- [What is The Mary Webb Centre?](https://marywebbcentre.ca/what-is-the-mary-webb-centre/) - What was it? The Mary Webb Centre is the previous Highgate United Church. The origin of the Highgate United Church can be traced back to one of the original settlers in Orford and Howard Townships, Mary Webb Gosnell, who held the first Methodist Church services on her farm in 1834. In 1898, the Reverend T.T.
- [Building Tour](https://marywebbcentre.ca/venue-info/tour-the-mary-webb-centre/) - COME SEE US FOR YOURSELF Any Thursday, Saturday or Sunday from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. No charge; free tea/coffee. Group tours available on request. There are only two church or former church buildings like this one in North America, and perhaps fewer than 15 with a central ceiling dome and no supporting columns. See why
- [Janet Forsyth](https://marywebbcentre.ca/art-gallery-photos/janet-forsyth/) - Janet is an established artist in her Southwestern Ontario community. She has had a passion for painting all of her life and so has worked in almost every media. Since meeting with Canadian artist Jack Reid Janet has found greatest satisfaction in painting in watercolours.
- [By-Laws](https://marywebbcentre.ca/membership-application/by-laws/) - Constitution and By-Laws of The Mary Webb Cultural and Community Centre Preamble Name and Legal Character. The organization shall be known as “The Mary Webb Cultural and Community Centre”, and is herein referred to as the MWC. The MWC is a Charitable Corporation without share capital registered within the Province of Ontario. The Corporation shall
- [Local Talent Night - January 14, 2017](https://marywebbcentre.ca/local-talent-night-january-14-2017/) - On Jan. 14, a full house was treated to another wonderful evening of entertainment at The Mary Webb Centre’s 2nd Annual Local Talent Night, sponsored once again by McKinlay Funeral Homes. Jacklyn Wills, a 16 year-old from Dresden, started off the evening. Playing her guitar and accompanied by Rod Reynolds on percussion, Jacklyn sang several
- [Past Reviews](https://marywebbcentre.ca/past-reviews/) - Country Musician Del Barber at The Mary Webb Centre Del Barber had but a guitar, harmonica and 6 feet 3 inches of cowboy from a cattle ranch in Inglis, Manitoba on January 24th, and if you were there, it may not have occurred to you that he performed alone. His personality and presence kept the
- [Rant Maggie Rant - September 17, 2016](https://marywebbcentre.ca/rant-maggie-rant-september-17-2016/) - Rant Maggie Rant takes their music to a new level and opens the 6th season of concerts at The Mary Webb Centre Rant Maggie Rant has had quite a history with The Mary Webb Centre. In May 2010 they were the first group to perform at the venue, which at the time was still a
- [A Leahy Family Christmas - December 2, 2016](https://marywebbcentre.ca/a-leahy-family-christmas-december-2-2016/) - For the sold-out crowd at The Mary Webb Centre, “The Leahy Family Christmas” was a show that will be remembered for a long time. It has been described by many that night as the best show they have seen at the venue. The five Leahy sisters (Julie, Siobhan, Denise, Maria and Erin) and their brother
- [The Laws - November 12, 2016](https://marywebbcentre.ca/the-laws-november-12-2016/) - Michele and John Law performed for the 3rd time at the Mary Webb Centre in Highgate on Saturday, Nov. 12. The duo, who live in Wheatley, are the driving force behind the Kingsville Folk Festival each year. The audience was treated to a very enjoyable evening of original bluegrass, country, and folk music. It is difficult
- [Royal Wood - October 15, 2016](https://marywebbcentre.ca/royal-wood-october-15-2016/) - Royal Wood, singer song-writer, returned to The Mary Webb Centre to a full house. Along with his 3 band members, Royal fully engaged the crowd, including his Mom and many family members, with his signature slow and thoughtful melodies and energetic fast-paced numbers. Royal related the story that influenced each of his songs providing the
- [Artifacts & Archives](https://marywebbcentre.ca/s-e-kent-archives/) - S.E KENT ARCHIVES The former Highgate United Church had many "relics" that the Mary Webb Centre Committee felt should not be lost to the community. We proposed that an archive be established, to preserve and display the history of the area's first church, its people, the Village of Highgate, Orford Township and surrounding areas. The
- [Construction Pictures](https://marywebbcentre.ca/construction-pictures/)
- [October 2014 Featured Artist - Jack Green](https://marywebbcentre.ca/october-2014-featured-artist-jack-green/) - Jack lives in St. Thomas but on the first Thursday of the month you can see him carving one of his pieces downstairs in The Mary Webb Centre Gallery. Jack's work consists of small hand-carved one of a kind folk art figures that he then paints in soft faded colours. His favourite woods are basswood
- [Rudy Zubler - Featured Artist September](https://marywebbcentre.ca/rudy-zubler/) - Rudy is a specialized dairy farmer who lives near Highgate. About 30 years ago, out of sheer curiosity, he began photographic explorations around home and in different continents. He says "while other animals are beings, we humans are actually becomings respecting the environment as an artificial construction of the conquering mind and once we truly
- [November 2016 Features Artist - The Art Class](https://marywebbcentre.ca/art-gallery-photos/november-2016-features-artists-the-art-class/) - For 5 years now artists have been working every Tuesday, spring and fall,painting and improving their painting skills. They started with 6 and now in 2016 are a group of 19, plus the art instructor, Christa Eggers. .
- [Don Goens](https://marywebbcentre.ca/art-gallery-photos/may-2016-featured-artist-don-goens/) - Don Goens was the featured artist for May 2016. Donald worked at Ontario Hydro for thirty-five years. He now lives in Ridgetown and after retirement he took up woodworking in his spare time. He has made many pieces of farm and construction equipment, all with moving parts.
- [Morgan Faugh-Bulckaert](https://marywebbcentre.ca/art-gallery-photos/april-2016-featured-artist-morgan-faugh-bulckaert/) - Morgan Faugh-Bulckaert was the featured artist for April 2016. She lives in Highgate. This is an array of the techniques she learned while attending Ridgetown High School. She will be attending college this fall. Morgan now attends the College in Sault Ste. Marie but she continues to display her artwork in The Mary Webb Centre.
- [Janet Forsyth](https://marywebbcentre.ca/art-gallery-photos/janet-forsyth-2/) - Janet has had a passion for painting all her life, working in almost every medium. Now she works in watercolours and she attributes her developing skills in watercolours to an excellent teacher and friend Jack Reid. She paints many homes, buildings, and scenes in Chatham-Kent as well as in many other places where she has
- [Pricing](https://marywebbcentre.ca/pricing/)
- [Get Started](https://marywebbcentre.ca/get-started/)
- [Sharon Jordan](https://marywebbcentre.ca/art-gallery-photos/sharon-jordan/) - The love of nature is part of my life. I grew up on a farm. The memories of my childhood stayed with me. Although I have never owned a horse, every time I paint a horse, I own one. I love their beauty. I love for my paintings to tell a story. I find when
- [Nancy Gagnon](https://marywebbcentre.ca/art-gallery-photos/nancy-gagnon/)
- [Diane Morin](https://marywebbcentre.ca/art-gallery-photos/diane-morin/)
- [Diane Morin - Featured Artist April](https://marywebbcentre.ca/art-gallery-photos/diane-morin-featured-artist-april/) - Diane has lived in Chatham since 1973. She paints in watercolours, acrylic and oils. Her paintings are very realistic.
- [News Release - September 10, 2015](https://marywebbcentre.ca/news-release-september-10-2015/) - THE MARY WEBB CENTRE LAUNCHES BUILDING CAMPAIGN The Mary Webb Centre in Highgate is launching a $125,000 public fundraising campaign to keep the doors of its historic building open in 2016 and beyond. During the past five years, this former United Church has been transformed into a hub of arts, cultural, and community involvement. However,
- [Past Concert Photos](https://marywebbcentre.ca/past-concert-photos/)
- [Ennis](https://marywebbcentre.ca/ennis/) - It came as no surprise to the dedicated Mary Webb Centre audience members that Ennis was welcomed back to the stage on Saturday September 20th to open up the 2014/15 concert series along with percussionist and song writing partner Mark Murphy. They brought with them a slice of Irish-Newfoundland culture and a dose of their
- [Photo Gallery](https://marywebbcentre.ca/photo/)
- [Restoration](https://marywebbcentre.ca/restoration/) - Refurbished Stained Glass at the Mary Webb Centre A century ago, stained glass was the height of fashion in our area. Nearly every large or middle-sized home had at least one stained glass fixture, often in a transom over the parlour window or the front door. Installing and maintaining these fixtures was a highly skilled
- [October Featured Artist - Janet Quinton](https://marywebbcentre.ca/october-featured-artist-janet-quinton/) - Our October 2013 Featured Artist is Janet Quinton.
- [Get Involved](https://marywebbcentre.ca/contact/get-involved/) - Like all community groups, we are a volunteer organization. Everything we do depends on you, members of the greater community, to come out and help make and keep the Mary Webb Centre going strong. We are several years away from having paid staff, so get in on the ground floor now. We are on the cusp
- [Videos](https://marywebbcentre.ca/mediavideo/videos/) - Check back for some videos from Mary Webb Centre.
- [Events](https://marywebbcentre.ca/event-details/)
- [About Us](https://marywebbcentre.ca/about-us/)
- [Mission, Vision & Objects](https://marywebbcentre.ca/about-us/who-we-are/mission-vision-objects/) - Mission Encourage the development of the arts and cultural community in the region Conserve a structure with very significant architectural and heritage value - the former Highgate United Church - through its adaptive re-use as a cultural and community centre Foster the continued existence of the village of Highgate in Chatham-Kent as a thriving community
- [By-Laws and Policies](https://marywebbcentre.ca/about-us/who-we-are/by-laws-and-policies/) - Click on the link below to read the Mary Webb Centre by-laws [information_box]by-laws rev nov 15 2012[/information_box]
- [In the News](https://marywebbcentre.ca/mediavideo/) - Jan. 18, 2013 Chatham-Kent Daily Post: Robbie Burns Celebration with Rant Maggie Rant http://ckdp.ca/2013/01/18/robbie-burns-celebration-with-rant-maggie-rant-at-mary-webb-centre-in-highgate-on-january-26-proceeds-will-support-mary-webb-centre-building-fund/#comments Jan. 12, 2013 The West Elgin Chronicle: A Celtic Celebration http://www.thechronicle-online.com/ur/story/574564 Dec. 06, 2012 Chatham-Kent Daily Post: Mary Webb Centre Welcomes New Executive http://ckdp.ca/2012/12/06/mary-webb-centre-welcomes-new-executive/ Oct. 31, 2012 Chatham-Kent Daily Post: John McDermott trio at the Mary Webb Centre http://ckdp.ca/2012/10/31/a-review-john-mcdermott-trio-at-the-mary-webb-centre-highgate/ June 5,
- [Guest Book](https://marywebbcentre.ca/contact/guest-book/) - Previous Accolades: I consider the Mary Webb Centre as “a beacon” for the arts in an unexpected place, Highgate- an oasis for the heart and soul. How wonderful that I will participate there as a poet- I really look forward to this event- bravo! Mary Ann Mulhern, March 23, 2011 Courtesy of Response Page
- [Who We Are](https://marywebbcentre.ca/about-us/who-we-are/) - December 23, 2010, was the day the historic Highgate United Church began a new life since ceasing to be a place of worship in June 2010. Named to honour one of the founders of the Highgate community, Mary Webb Gosnell, The Mary Webb Cultural and Community Centre will be a venue for entertainment, presentations, education,
- [Venue Info](https://marywebbcentre.ca/venue-info/)
- [Venue Rental Info](https://marywebbcentre.ca/venue-info/wedding-venue/) - Let the Mary Webb Centre be your PICTURE PERFECT Wedding Venue Photo Credit: Julie Rhodes Photography For more information please contact us. H Looking to host an event? The Mary Webb Centre could be the perfect place for you to host your upcoming event. With break-out space, a beautiful stage and lots of
- [Heritage & Architecture](https://marywebbcentre.ca/venue-info/heritage-architecture/) - Documents from Ontario Heritage Trust. Assessment of Historical and Architectural Significance Highgate United Church (Highgate) Municipality of Chatham-Kent Historical Significance: Highgate United Church is historically significant for its association with the growth of the Methodist Church in Ontario and for its association with individuals of local significance, most notably members of the Gosnell family and

## Venues

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## Organizers

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## Events

- [MARY’S ANNUAL MOTHER’S DAY COMEDY EXTRAVAGANZA - Saturday, May 9, 2026](https://marywebbcentre.ca/event/marys-annual-mothers-day-comedy-fest-friday-saturday-may-8-9-2026/) - We are hosting our second annual Mother’s Day weekend special comedy extravaganza! Steve Patterson is coming back to The Mary Webb Centre on Saturday, May 9th and he’s bringing two very funny friends! This year, he is joined by Erica Sigurdson, flying in from Vancouver, and returning for his second year is, carpooling from Toronto,
- [Book Launch -Meet Dawn Beecroft Teetzel - Thursday, April 9th at 6:30 pm](https://marywebbcentre.ca/event/book-launch-meet-dawn-beecroft-teetzel-thursday-april-9th-at-630-pm/) - Join us, meet Dawn and be the first to see and hear all about her latest book, "Little Belle, A Barnardo Home Child Story". 1904, Rural Ontario. Five-year-old Belle Brush meets Edward Stroud, an overworked and underfed Barnardo Home Boy who is fishing in the creek next to her family’s farm, Paradise Acres. Not unlike
- [SOLD OUT - COWBOY JUNKIES - SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2026](https://marywebbcentre.ca/event/cowboy-junkies-sundayday-february-8-2026/) - Sometimes revolutions begin quietly. In 1988, Cowboy Junkies proved that there was an audience waiting for something quiet, beautiful and reflective. The Trinity Session was like a whisper that cut through the noise -- and it was compelling. It stood out in the midst of the flash and bombast that came to define the late 80's. The now classic recording combined
- [DAVE GUNNING - FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2026](https://marywebbcentre.ca/event/dave-gunning-thursday-may-28-2026/) - Dave Gunning With over two decades on the road, Nova Scotia's Dave Gunning has earned a reputation as one of Canada's most engaging and respected folk singer-songwriters. A multiple East Coast Music Award and Canadian Folk Music Award winner, he's known for his warm stage presence, razor-sharp wit, and songs that celebrate everyday heroes
- [JULIAN TAYLOR & LOGAN STAATS SONGS AND STORIES - TOGETHER ON TOUR - with special guest, JORDAN HART - SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2026](https://marywebbcentre.ca/event/julian-taylor-logan-staats-songs-and-stories-saturday-january-24-2026/) - Critically acclaimed songwriters Julian Taylor and Logan Staats have joined forces to tour across Canada and bring you an incredible night of songs and stories. Presented in an acoustic format, each night promises musical surprises and heartfelt storytelling. Join the award-winning recording artists as they share the stage for a powerful night of music. JUST
- [THE MARY WEBB COMEDY EXTRAVAGANZA WITH STEVE PATTERSON & FOUR VERY FUNNY FRIENDS](https://marywebbcentre.ca/event/the-mary-webb-comedy-fest-with-steve-patterson-four-very-funny-friends-2/) - THE MARY WEBB COMEDY EXTRAVAGANZA WITH STEVE PATTERSON & FOUR VERY FUNNY FRIENDS Our Comedy Fest is Friday and Saturday nights, May 9th and 10th, 2025. There are three tickets options. You can buy a First Fest Ticket for Friday night at $50 Advance or $55 Day Of and see Steve Patterson, Arthur Simeon & Elvira
- [SOLD OUT - SERENA RYDER'S MERRY MYTHS TOUR - SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2025](https://marywebbcentre.ca/event/serena-ryders-merry-myths-tour-sunday-december-14-2025/) - This holiday season, acclaimed Canadian artist Serena Ryder, invites you on a musical journey into the heart of the season's most beloved traditions with Merry Myths — a festive concert inspired by the folklore, stories and symbols that shape our ideas of the holiday season. Joining her on stage is a handpicked ensemble of some
- [VOICEPRINTS CHOIR -  SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20th](https://marywebbcentre.ca/event/voiceprints-choir-and-featured-artists-saturday-december-20th/) - Voiceprints Choir In 2006, director Jan Telfer recruited accompanist Mirah Simpson and formed the community choir known as Voiceprints. It is truly a community choir with members from Chatham to London, and Arkona to Rodney gathering together to rehearse and perform Christmas and Spring concerts in Glencoe.They come together with varying degrees of musical experience
- [COUNTRY / FOLK, DOUBLE BILL THE LAWS and OLIVIA MAE GRAHAM - SATURDAY, October 11, 2025](https://marywebbcentre.ca/event/country-folk-double-bill-the-laws-and-olivia-mae-graham-saturday-october-11-2025/) - THE LAWS The Laws are an award-winning Canadian folk-Americana duo known for rich harmonies, original songwriting, and engaging live shows. With six albums and tours across Canada, the U.S., and Australia, they blend folk, bluegrass, and country influences. Their harmonies draw comparisons to The Everly Brothers and have earned international acclaim. OLIVIA MAE GRAHAM (OMG)
- [GREAT LAKE SWIMMERS - SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026](https://marywebbcentre.ca/event/great-lake-swimmers-saturday-april-11-2026/) - "Great Lake Swimmers have spent the past twenty years crafting music that feels at one deeply rooted and free-floating — tethered to land and language, yet always reaching for something beyond. “One More Dance Around The Sun” released in 2025 is a warm reflective track that rolls forward like a long drive at golden hour
- [DISCOVER LOCAL TALENT NIGHT - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2025](https://marywebbcentre.ca/event/discover-local-talent-night-saturday-september-6-2025/) - Top Local Talent at a Venerable Local Venue! At The Mary Webb Centre, we usually break open our concert season in September with a big name and we are indeed doing that on the 20th with Whitehorse. Get your tickets quick! But we have decided to 1-up ourselves, in fact 4-up ourselves, with 4 big
- [Steel City Rovers - Saturday, March, 21, 2026 at 8 PM](https://marywebbcentre.ca/event/steel-city-rovers-saturday-march-21-2026-at-8-pm/) - Steel City Rovers are Celtibilly. The cross-pollination of the Celtic and North American traditions. Sophisticated and hypnotizing musical arrangements. Expressive and clever lyrical compositions. In their four years together, the Rovers have performed internationally on larger and larger stages, been nominated for several music awards and have had their original works top the traditional radio
- [SAM POLLEY & THE OLD TOMORROWS - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2025](https://marywebbcentre.ca/event/sam-polley-the-old-tomorrows-saturday-november-22-2025/) - Being the youngest of a musical family, Sam Polley grew in the music industry, but took his own time to join the family business. Forming Sam Polley and The Old Tomorrows in downtown Toronto in 2017, Sam Polley surrounded himself with local musicians that he knew had similar musical interests, recruiting brothers Tally and Gianni
- [WHITEHORSE - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2025](https://marywebbcentre.ca/event/whitehorse-saturday-september-20-2025/) - Whitehorse is the prolific partnership of Melissa McClelland and Luke Doucet. Uninhibited by expectation, boldly adventurous and categorically talented, Whitehorse’s signature sound is always guitar-heavy, harmony-plentiful and lyrically deft. With an expansive run of records that freely and thrillingly dip in psychedelic country, pop noir, squalling blues rock and celestial folk, Whitehorse have pushed their
- [THE MARY WEBB COMEDY FEST WITH STEVE PATTERSON & FOUR VERY FUNNY FRIENDS](https://marywebbcentre.ca/event/the-mary-webb-comedy-fest-with-steve-patterson-four-very-funny-friends/) - THE MARY WEBB COMEDY FEST WITH STEVE PATTERSON & FOUR VERY FUNNY FRIENDS Our Comedy Fest is Friday and Saturday nights, May 9th and 10th, 2025. There are three tickets options. You can buy a First Fest Ticket for Friday night at $50 Advance or $55 Day Of and see Steve Patterson, Arthur Simeon & Elvira
- [EAST COAST SONGWRITERS' KITCHEN PARTY WITH JIMMY RANKIN & FRIENDS](https://marywebbcentre.ca/event/east-coast-songwritters-kitchen-party-with-jimmy-rankin-friends/) - "Join us for an unforgettable evening of music as we gather in the spirit of a Cape Breton Kitchen Party, hosted by renowned artist Jimmy Rankin and talented Atlantic Canadian Songwriters JP Cormier and Catherine MacLellan. In this intimate songwriters’ circle format, immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of melodies and stories woven by the
- [JEREMY & JAZZY - SATURDAY, FEBURARY 8, 2025](https://marywebbcentre.ca/event/jeremy-jazzy-saturday-feburary-8-2025/) - Jeremy & Jazzy Jeremy and Jazzy Live is a fun, interactive singalong show for a family audience, featuring the JUNO-nominated music from the hit animated television series on CBC Kids. Performed by Jeremy Fisher as “Jeremy” and Nadia Casandra as “Jazzy”, it’s a feel-good show that gets kids singing and dancing along to truly memorable songs
- [The Mary Webb Centre & Voiceprint Choir Celebrate The Season - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2024](https://marywebbcentre.ca/event/the-mary-webb-centre-voiceprint-choir-celebrate-the-season-saturday-december-21-2024/) - We have a new addition to our concert line-up this year! Voiceprints Choir is coming to The Mary Webb Centre on December 21, 2024 to help us celebrate the season with a special fundraising concert for our local Food Bank. This choir has 41 singers, a director and a keyboard accompanist who will be performing
- [Joel Plaskett - One Real Reveal On Wheels - Saturday, November 30, 2024](https://marywebbcentre.ca/event/joel-plaskett-one-real-reveal-on-wheels-saturday-november-30-2024-2/) - From rocking Halifax’s Marquee Club to performing for the masses at Massey Hall or touring the country with his father, Joel Plaskett has forged a reputation as one of Canada’s most engaging performers and respected singer-songwriters. His accolades over a quarter century include a Juno, numerous East Coast Music, Canadian Folk and Music Nova Scotia
- [Rowdymen - Saturday October  26, 2024](https://marywebbcentre.ca/event/rowdymen-saturday-october-26-2024/) - FEATURING THE STAR OF “COME FROM AWAY” GEORGE MASSWOHL SEEN BY OVER A MILLION CANADIANS COAST TO COAST THE SONGS & STORIES OF NEWFOUNDLAND Vocalist George Masswohl and percussionist Greg Hawco of the hit musical Come From Away join legendary guitarist Gerry Finn (David Usher, Killer Dwarfs, Burton Cummings) to bring the music, stories, and
- [Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2024](https://marywebbcentre.ca/event/natalie-macmaster-donnell-leahy-saturday-december-14-2024/) - Get ready for the brand-new Celtic Family Christmas…PARTY! You’ll have plenty of time to sip eggnog by the fire, but not on this night…So buckle up and join Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy, their growing family, and their world class band as they guide you through an exhilarating exploration of the Christmas season. Featuring exciting
- [ROYAL WOOD - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2024](https://marywebbcentre.ca/event/royal-wood-saturday-september-21-2024/) - ROYAL WOOD Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Royal Wood has established himself as a true musical talent. Since being proclaimed “Songwriter of the Year” by iTunes, Woods has continued to evolve and hone his musical craft while maintaining a unique identity. His eighth full-length studio album, 2022’s What Tomorrow Brings, was recently up for “For
- [BEDOUIN SOUNDCLASH - SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2025](https://marywebbcentre.ca/event/bedouin-soundclash-saturday-january-18-2025/) - Canadian indie rock and reggae royalty Bedouin Soundclash took a creative hiatus after climbing to the pinnacle of the Canadian music industry, and now they’re back better than ever to continue the next chapter in their singular genre-defying career – a career which has seen them celebrated at home and abroad with JUNO awards, Top 10 radio
- [THREE OF A KIND - The Glory Days](https://marywebbcentre.ca/event/three-of-a-kind/) - Take 3 & Company MWC Concert On Feb. 10th, 2024, Take 3 & Company brought their wonderful “Remembering Burt Bacharach” to the Mary Webb Centre for the Arts in Highgate. The Take 3 artists, backed up by four wonderful musicians, covered a wide variety of the hundreds of tunes written by Bacharach with many along
- [LEAHY Celtic Roots / Christmas Cheer - Saturday, December 16, 2023](https://marywebbcentre.ca/event/leahy-saturday-december-16-2023/) - Leahy is a Canadian folk music group. The eight band members are from Lakefield, Ontario and have been touring Canada and internationally since the early 1980s, when they were known as The Leahy Family. The members of Leahy take significant pride in their Irish roots and Canadian upbringing. All members of the band are siblings. Each member has a main role to
- [THE FUGITIVES Roots / Rock - Saturday, November 4, 2023](https://marywebbcentre.ca/event/the-fugitives-saturday-november-4-2023/) - The Fugitives, established in 2007, have released four records, which have been nominated for multiple Canadian Folk Music Awards and a Western Canadian Music Award. Despite their all-acoustic lineup, The Fugitives bring enough energy to light up a small city. The four part vocals are sensational, with each of these Fugitives having the talent, voice and
- [SARAH HARMER Canadiana - Saturday September 23, 2023](https://marywebbcentre.ca/event/sarah-harmer-saturday-september-23-2023/) - Sarah Harmer is a multiple award-winning, platinum-selling singer-songwriter and environmental activist. Her solo music career launched with the now classic debut You Were Here (2000) and includes six critically acclaimed albums, including her latest, Are You Gone, released via Arts & Crafts in 2020. A deeply personal and political collection of songs motivated by the beauty of life,
- [AARON ALLEN Country Rock- Friday, September 8, 2023](https://marywebbcentre.ca/event/aaron-allen-friday-september-8-2023/) - Born and raised in Chatham Ontario but now London based, Aaron Allen's music is deeply rooted in the singer-songwriter atmosphere once created by greats like, Lyle Lovett, Steve Earle and Bruce Springsteen. You can hear the emotion and honesty in the words Aaron puts forth and because of that there’s no denying 4 chords and the
- [Take 3 & Company Remembering Burt Bacharach- Saturday, February 10, 2024](https://marywebbcentre.ca/event/take-3-company-saturday-february-10-2024/) - We remember composer and arranger Burt Bacharach, who died recently at 94. Bacharach, along with lyricist Hal David, created dozens of pop hits of the '60s and early '70s. Known for his rhythmically sophisticated and catchy pop songs, like Do You Know the Way to San Jose, Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head and I
- [AMANDA MARTINEZ Latin / World Jazz - Saturday, April 20, 2024](https://marywebbcentre.ca/event/amanda-martinez-saturday-april-20-2024/) - Amanda Martinez is a Canadian singer-songwriter whose music is an original blend of influences from her Mexican and South African roots. Career highlights include headlining the Blue Note jazz club in NYC, the FIFA World Cup in South Africa and the Pan American Games in Mexico and Canada. Martinez has been recognized with multiple nominations
- [VALDY Folk - Friday, March 22, 2024](https://marywebbcentre.ca/event/valdy-friday-march-22-2024/) - Valdy, is a Canadian folk and country musician whose solo career began in the early 1970s. Valdy is the winner of two Juno Awards for Folk Singer of the Year and Folk Entertainer of the Year, and has received seven additional Juno nominations. His eighteen albums, including four which are certified gold, have achieved sales of nearly half a
- [KEITH BROWN Magician and Stage Show - January 20, 2024](https://marywebbcentre.ca/event/keith-brown-january-20-2024/) - Keith Brown is a professional, award winning magician, entertainer and public speaker, who has completely sold out shows at the Toronto, Winnipeg and Edmonton Fringe Festivals. He has inspired wonder in over 22 countries & counting! Chosen Toronto’s BEST magician & he’s not even from Toronto... See it to believe it. It's Absolute Magic! Prepare
- [BROCK STONEFISH Blues - Saturday, November 25, 2023](https://marywebbcentre.ca/event/brock-stonefish-saturday-november-25-2023/) - Playing the guitar, singing the blues, or writing songs has been a daily ritual for the past 30 years for Lenape musician Brock Stonefish of Moraviantown in southwestern Ontario. "It saved my life," said Stonefish. Stonefish's music has taken him across the globe, performing as a solo artist, opening for B.B. King, and touring the United States with
- [LISTEN TO THE MUSIC Doobies Tribute - Saturday, October 21, 2023](https://marywebbcentre.ca/event/listen-to-the-music-saturday-october-21-2023/) - “Listen to the Music” is a tribute to the Doobie Brothers consisting of some of the best musicians and singers in Canada. These highly skilled musicians, who did an Eagles tribute at the MWC last year, meticulously reproduce each and every great hit song to give audiences a true experience of seeing and hearing the
- [SKYDIGGERS Folk / Rock - Saturday, May 11, 2024](https://marywebbcentre.ca/event/skydiggers-saturday-may-11-2024/) - Skydiggers are a Canadian roots rock band from Toronto formed by Andy Maize and Josh Finlayson. Since 1990, they have released 20 albums/EPs and have had a number of singles that have appeared on the Canadian charts. In 1993, the band's third album, “Just Over This Mountain”, was released. It consolidated the band's status by winning a number of music awards,
- [Whitehorse - Friday, May 19, 2023](https://marywebbcentre.ca/event/whitehorse-friday-may-19-2023/) - Since their debut, Whitehorse has traveled from magnetic folk duo to full-blown rock band and beyond. In truth Whitehorse is never fully either one or the other, but an ever-evolving creative partnership that challenges both artists, Melissa McClelland and Luke Doucet, to explore new instrumental and lyrical terrain with each record. Steamy, swampy and squalling in
- [Amanda Rheaume](https://marywebbcentre.ca/event/amanda-rheaume/) - Her rootsy, guitar driven ballads introduce crucial dimensions to the world of Heartland Rock. In a genre characterized by anthems of the underdog, assumptions and unfair advantages, Rheaume’s sound and story crucially and radically expand the boundaries, geographic and cultural, to make space for new perspectives on resistance and resilience. Rheaume is Metis and her
- [Ennis Sisters - Saturday, May 6, 2023](https://marywebbcentre.ca/event/ennis-sisters-saturday-may-6-2023/) - For over twenty years, the Ennis Sisters have been connecting to audiences across the world. From church halls in outport Newfoundland to performing for International leaders and delegates at the 75th anniversary of D-Day on Juno Beach, their harmonies resonate with us all. Flavoured by Celtic and traditional Newfoundland influences, Maureen, Karen and Teresa are
- [CLASSIC LIGHTFOOT LIVE Gordon Lightfoot Tribute Band](https://marywebbcentre.ca/event/classic-lightfoot-live-gordon-lightfoot-tribute-band/) - Is a celebratory tribute to legendary singer/songwriter, Gordon Lightfoot. The show will transport fans back to the 1964-1976 era, when the “Lightfoot Sound” was filling the airwaves. Sundown, If You Could Read My Mind, Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, Early Morning Rain, and more!
- [STEEL CITY ROVERS](https://marywebbcentre.ca/event/steel-city-rovers/) - The Steel City Rovers perform dynamic and expressive music that is a unique composite of traditional Celtic music and North American styles including bluegrass, folk and roots. Their original works touch on issues of love, loss, celebration and heritage and they also breathe life into newly-discovered instrumental melodies from as far back as centuries ago.

## Portfolio

- [Trent Severn - May 12, 2018](https://marywebbcentre.ca/mwc-event/trent-severn-may-12-2018/) - Trent Severn is an acclaimed Ontario folk trio who sing original, contemporarysongs easily described as “Canadian history in harmony”. Topically modern with a humorous twist,Trent Severn have inspired audiences all over Canada to share a patriotic laugh and let their glowing hearts melt away. Comprised of talented multi-instrumentalists, singers and songwriters Dayna Manning, Emm Gryner
- [CK Singers - April 21, 2018](https://marywebbcentre.ca/mwc-event/ck-singers-april-21-2018/) - Benefit The Mary Webb Centre Building Fund. Twenty-seven voice choral group, singing four-part harmony, singing a variety of traditional, Broadway and popular songs. This is a family event.

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