History Weekend takes place Aug. 2-4 at Presqu'ile Provincial Park in Brighton, Ontario

(News Release)

Presqu’ile Provincial Park, home of the Presqu’ile Lighthouse, an historic landmark for Brighton and Northumberland County, is ready to celebrate History Weekend: Aug 2-4^th/2013

Before becoming a Park in 1922, the Presqu’ile peninsula was used by many different groups of people – soldiers during the War of 1812, rumrunners during prohibition, pioneers, ship builders, pirates and cottagers.

It was even destined to become an important city in Upper Canada before the sinking of the schooner “Speedy”.  Now you can relive Presqu’ile’s storied past by participating in the many fun events offered throughout History Weekend.

Hamilton Halton Brant's art scene hits a high note

Hamilton Halton Brant Region – With a collection of new exhibits arriving and festival season in full swing, Hamilton Halton Brant offers an array of alternatives this summer sure to please arts fans of all persuasions.

All That Jazz

Jazz lovers looking for a weekend getaway have two great options in Hamilton Halton Brant. The Downtown Oakville Jazz Festival is from August 9^th through 11^th and the Brantford International Jazz Festival is from September 13^th through 15^th.

Those looking for a mid-week escape won’t want to miss Royal Botanical Gardens’ Red Hot Jazz and Cool Blues series, which features a stunning lineup of talent set against the backdrop of Canada’s largest botanical garden on Wednesday evenings through September 4^th.

Country trio The Band Perry and UK Brit-pop sensation The Wanted to play at Caesars Windsor this October

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Windsor, ON – The October line-up in the Colosseum is all about high energy for fans of ALL AGES to see two of the hottest bands on Billboard charts!

Caesars Windsor is pleased to present The Band Perry to the Colosseum Stage on Sunday, October 20 at 8 pm for an ALL AGES show.

The three Perry siblings have achieved great success in the country music industry, with an abundance of nominations and awards since the release of their debut album in 2010. Their string of recent hit singles includes quadruple-platinum “If I Die Young”, the platinum “You Lie”, and the Country No. 1 “All Your Life”. See them live and on tour, hot off their second #1 Billboard Top Country album Pioneer. Tickets start at $25 Canadian.

Woodstock's StreetFest coming from Aug. 8-11

Woodstock, ON- The Downtown Woodstock Business Improvement Area proudly presents Summer StreetFest, the Ultimate Annual 4-Day Street Festival, August 8th to 11th in Downtown Woodstock!

During the festival Dundas Street will be closed to vehicular traffic and the streets will open to musicians, street performers, outdoor cafes, arts and crafts, BBQs, shopping, inflatables and much more!

This year, Museum Square will be host to the sounds of some of StreetFest’s most loyal musical groups, as well as some new talent that is sure to please.