Monday, July 25, 2011

Macdonald Festival 2011


The Festival’s showpiece is a musical-comedy entitled, “Sir John, Eh?”, performed daily at St. Andrews Church. Visitors can also enjoy special galleries at the Agnes Etherington Art Gallery and Bellevue House, a national short film and mural exhibition, and special presentations by Theatre Kingston’s Barefoot Players. With art, history and heritage, the Macdonald Festival is Kingston’s tribute to our favourite son -- an annual series of summer entertainments building toward Sir John A. Macdonald’s 200th birthday celebrations in 2015.

More info here www.macdonaldfestival.ca

Kingston By Fork: Homegrown Eats Walking Tour

HOMEGROWN EATS

Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays

Start time: 12:00 pm


This 2-hour walking tour begins at the historic Kingston Public Market in Springer square and highlights the vibrant local food community in the downtown area. We will be stopping in the Farmer's Market, as well as local stores and restaurants. You will learn about the many local farmers and producers in and around Kingston, as well as the agricultural initiatives in the city, and the restaurants and establishments that support local food.


The tour will conclude with a full lunch made with all local ingredients at one of Kingston's top gourmet restaurants, Aqua Terra Restaubistro at the Radisson.


$35 for adults; $30 for students/seniors


Lunch is included in the price


All tours will begin in Spinger Square, on the West side of City Hall. We will meet at the South end of the square, across from the Tir Nan Og Irish pub.