Old Town Hall (Waterford, Ontario, Canada)
76 Main St. S. N0E1Y0 Waterford, ON, Canada

Our pal Ian Bell and Friends of Fiddler’s Green (whose music Waterford missed by a Covid hair last fall) made this noble and delightful list!

Perhaps we should call her our artist-in-residence, or better yet, angel-in-residence. @veraclinehayes’ angelic light series takes our breath away. For the past four years, Vera’s turned a great deal of her delicate attention to creating pen & ink works on handmade paper sourced from a fellow artisan and dear friend on the East Coast. Aren’t these pieces extraordinary? Thank you for keeping us stocked with your glorious and whimsical creations, @vera_cline_hayes_art! Your lig...ht continues to shine brightly in this gallery, even through this challenging time in history. #LuckyWaterford #localartisan #supportlocal The lamps ($95) and night lights ($20) disappear from the gallery quickly, so if you’re interested in purchasing an item, send us a message in a jiffy!

Handmade, designer fabric cotton Snuggle Quilts, Bonnets for your sweet bebe boop (to squeal for!), and grey felt & leather bows. @melaniesenko makes the things that make us go Oooh Available for curbside pickup and local drop off now! Quilts- $150 Bows- $10 Reversible Bonnets (blue: 0-3mo, and red: 3-6mo)- $40

UPDATE: 3/4 plates SOLD Decorative and food safe, these unique and playful plates are individually handcrafted by @callapottery, featuring whimsical wildflower imprints. To take one home, contact us here, or DM us. Curbside pickup available. Wildflower series plates, approx 6.5 in diameter- $20 each.... Incense holder- $30 See more

Last Port of Call 18x 24 Acrylic on canvas, $550 Ian Bell has a way with stories, songs, and paintbrushes. Especially when there’s a boat involved. Steal this beauty by messaging us, and we’ll arrange curbside pickup, or local drop-off within 24 hours.

Heavenly peace and a thrill of hope. See you in 2021.

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UPDATE: Oriole SOLD, Strawberry Shortcake SOLD. Thinking of giving roses to your Valentine... how about lilacs, strawberries, or a little birdie to whisper secrets? If it’s in nature, @barbtravale paints it. And if it’s in your nature, you can’t help but be drawn to her colourful works. Contact us to purchase any of these oil on canvas pieces. Oriole 6x6 $45 Strawberry Shortcake 6x6 $45... Red Roses 12x16 $250 Lilacs & Olives 11x14 $200 See more

Eve Eve is in ONE SLEEP! Join us on the OTH Facebook page at 7 PM for pre-recorded and LIVE performances by your musical faves from over the years. Yes, Squeezebox Dave and pals will be singing Christmas in the Harbour and we know it’s not Eve Eve without Andrea ending the night with Merry Little Christmas. What’s in between? Tune in to find out!

Hello Friends in the GWA! Today our good pal Ian Bell & The Okay Chorale are popping up to sing in front of Waterford Old Town Hall TODAY (Sunday, December 20), 2PM ... The 2020 Okay Chorale will be leading folks through a 20-30 minute sing-along party of Christmas Rounds, Folk Carols and Old Favourites. Outdoors and distanced. Dress for the weather and join us if you can! And Merry Christmas!

New music-themed glowy lamps and art, furcles and muffs... Some things you’ll discover if you shop late at the gift shop tonight! Open till 9 #shoplocal #waterfordartisans #waterfordartists #paintings #pottery #jewellery #linens #pillows #music #ornaments #linocuts #greetingcards #norfolkcountyartist s

Did you know that each calendar purchased for a donation of $25 or more, supports children in the arts, locally? Town Hall kids 2021 fundraising calendars are in the gallery gift shop now, and if you order 2 or more by emailing [email protected], our elves will drop them off right to your home! #supportlocal #shoplocal #townhallkids

Another sneak peek into our gallery as it transforms into a local artisan wonderland . Open hours are noon-4 Tues-Fri, 10-2 Sat, and by appointment by calling 519-443-0113. . #pottery #originalpaintings #jewellery #ornaments #pillows #woodcutprints #linens #vintagechristmascards

It’s beginning to look a lot like the gallery has become a local artisan shop! (That’s because it has!) New arrivals all week, including pieces from @vera_cline_hayes_art, @callapottery, @flossiebullweaval, @ianbell30 and @michellesnivelyjefferies. Stop by Tues-Fri, noon-4, or Sat 10-2

Name that nook. If you know, you know. The cosiest, most magical room in the OTH is open today from 10-2.

Psst! We aren’t driving a Hard Bargain, but there’s Gold In Them (Waterford) Hills: Our e-newsletter subscribers already know this, and now we’re cryptically spilling the beans to you: If you’re a #musicloverinadangeroustime with a desire to see a Canadian treasure in a Tiny Concert here at the OTH, Sat. Dec. 12, email [email protected] for dibs to purchase a pair ($250) or quad ($500) of the 14 remaining tickets. This not-widely-advertised event has a precious few seats remaining, and by now, your Secret Heart is likely leaping with joy if you’re a fan of this world-renowned, multiple award-winning singer-songwriter. #musicinthetimeofcovid #theartsareessential #supportartists

Lest We Forget.

We’re hitting our stride this season, with a month of careful, tiny, distanced classes under our belt. It took a while, but tonight felt like the before times. ...Thank you, grown-ups, THKids, & teen mentees, for your collective effort, bringing THK back to life. #wearefamily #wegotthis #ittakesavillage See more

The map you’ve all been waiting for! Sun Nov 8, 2-4 PM, Pop Up Main Street Music Stroll locations! For a full two hours of entertainment, bring a chair to the OTH lawn & enjoy @thedoverfishnettes, or wander down one of Ontario’s prettiest streets, to experience local performers animate one of Ontario’s prettiest towns with song. Please respect distance, keep a mask handy, and soak up the music and the sunshine! ... . . . #mainstmusicstroll #localmusicians #canadianmusicians #musicismedicine #thisishowwesurvive #musicloversinadangeroustime #sunshine #freshasfolk #freshairandsunshine See more

With agonizing care and a powerful desire to bring music to those (both audience and artist) for whom the performing arts are essential to mental health and wellbeing, OTH presents: Tiny Concert Series. We will not, and do not downplay the reality of Covid-19. Audience, staff, and artist safety is of utmost importance, and your trust is something we are loath to break. To this end, we have established strict sanitization, contact tracing, mask, and distancing policies. For ...organized tiny gatherings, admission will be drastically limited, seating will be in distanced pods, and movement will be restricted and guided by trained staff. An industrial grade UV and charcoal air purification system will be permanently installed prior to our first Tiny Concert. The concerts are back to back, and offer a delightful reintroduction to live music, with folk duo Kennedy Road (made up of singer-songwriter Brian MacMillan and Sheila Carabine of Dala fame) performing Sat Oct 24, and the wonderful, wildly acclaimed Lemon Bucket Orkestra treating us to a matinee concert the following day. For more info/ to purchase tickets, visit oldtownhall.org/tickets. Please feel free to call the OTH box office, or email [email protected] if you have any questions, concerns, or comments.

We’re doin’ it! Join us this sunshiny Sunday for a summery song-filled stroll (in November)! . Musicians will be busking from the Old Town Hall all the way down to WDHS. Remember to distance, keep a mask handy, and if you have mobility issues, plant a chair at the OTH and enjoy a full TWO hours of music right here! Artists and specific locations coming soon, stay tuned!... . #livemusic #fortheloveofcommunity #acousticmusic #freshasfolk #streetmusic #waterfordoldtownhall #strumandsing #folkmusic #getwalking #freshair #localmusicians #musicloversinadangeroustime See more

This mild, sunshiny weather is a GIFT! Shall we (safely!) flood Main Street with music Sunday afternoon? Vote with or !

Chantal Kreviazuk live. Thank you Burning Kiln Winery for allowing us to present two, stunning, sold out shows on your gorgeous grounds. Thank you Karen and staff for going above and beyond, in this partnership, extending such extraordinary support.

Today is your last chance to see the works of emerging artists Jonah and Eli. The gallery is open till 2 PM. Take a moment out of your day to see the world through the eyes of two young photographers, aged 21 and 12. . #waterfordoldtownhall #photography #emergingartists #supportlocal #localartists #blackandwhitephotography #artgallery

Part 2 of our emerging artists showcase ends tomorrow at 2pm! Head into the hall to check it out, we’re open today 12-4 or tomorrow from 10-2. Check out this video of Eli, one of the emerging artists in the gallery. We hope this brings a smile to your face. For more videos on the photography process check out his Eli’s dad’s YouTube channel. ... At: https://youtu.be/UoNUlD-4g6I

An exciting announcement for Chantal Kreviazuk fans: You may still have a chance to see this world renowned, award-winning Canadian superstar perform live in concert at Burning Kiln Winery THIS WEEKEND, if you act quickly! A precious few tickets have been returned, and have been released for public sale. They are exclusively available online at: oldtownhall.org/tickets.

And Episode 3 is up! Visit our YouTube channel to take in #SecondStoreySessions video podcast taped live on Concession 2. This harvest-themed show includes poetry, Norfolk County Fair and Horse Show history, and is jam-packed with down home, tobacco-country music. Join host Ian Bell as he spins tales and melodies with house band Darrin & Alison Schott, special guest poet John B. Lee and local historian Sharon Judd.

Psst! #savethedate #mainstmusicstroll #pumpkinfest

Emerging Artists 21 year old Jonah and 12 year old Eli showcase their photographic works. #blackandwhitephotography #youngartists #localart

Goodbye, summer, and hello cool nights, campfires, and cozy clothes. Join us for the last #MainStMusicStroll of September, this evening from 6:30-7:30. The gallery will be open, showcasing a brand new #EmergingArtist exhibition: the stunning photographic works of Eli Senko and @jonah.atkins_ . And don’t worry! The music will never stop in Waterford! We have some Pumpkinfesty plans for October, so stay tuned ... . . . #livemusic #outdoormusic #outdoorconcert #buskers #smalltown #smalltownlove #guitar #fiddle #folkmusic #localmusicians See more

#lightuplive Standing with the Live Events Community on this night of solidarity and visibility. Visit lightuplive.ca to support those in our family devastated by Covid-19. #tilwegatheragain #performingarts #backlineworkers