highlands opera studioAugust 6 to August 29
Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion,
5358 County Rd. 21
Haliburton, ON

Live opera in the heart of cottage country! The Highlands Opera Studio is a haven for emerging opera professionals. For four weeks, they hone their already prodigious skills under the tutelage of some of the world’s top opera professionals and then perform in a series of concerts: “Operatic Highlights” concerts (a different program every night), on August 6, 8 and 16; a “Tribute to Benjamin Britten,” on August 13; and La Traviata, August 23, 25, 27 and 29. Join us as well for a fundraiser, “Richard Margison and Friends,” a matinee on Sunday, August 11.

855-457-9933
www.highlandsoperastudio.com


highlands summer festivalJuly 1 to August 9
Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion,
5358 County Rd. 21
Haliburton, ON

Six weeks of outstanding live summer theatre in the heart of cottage country! Enjoy the rollicking comedy revue Nunsense (July 1 to 12); Wingfield’s Inferno, the fun-filled one man show featuring Rod Beattie (July 7 to 9); the North American classic, Thornton Wilder’s Our Town (July 15 to 26); Bohemians in Brooklyn with CBC Radio Two’s Tom Allen and others (July 21 to 23); and Neil Simon’s comedy The Sunshine Boys (July 29 to August 9).

855-457-9933
www.highlandssummerfestival.on.ca


huntsville festival 1July 4 to August 28
37 Main St. E.
Huntsville, ON

The Huntsville Festival of the Arts is a year-round celebration of the performing arts with an emphasis on the summer months of July and August. Summer 2013 will once again feature an eclectic lineup including iconic Canadian roots/folk icon Bruce Cockburn, international jazz ambassadors the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, the renowned Soweto Gospel Choir, Natalie MacMaster, Downchild Blues Band and country star Deric Ruttan, among many others. On July 13 a full evening of activities will take place in the downtown core featuring buskers, street performers and the festival’s third annual Nuit Blanche North.

705-789-4975
www.huntsvillefestival.on.ca


indian river festival st marys churchJune 16 to September 19
1374 Hamilton Rd.
Indian River, PEI

The Indian River Festival offers a summer long series of fine music concerts in the acoustic and historic beauty of St. Mary’s Church, Indian River, PEI. The caliber of artists is exceptional and further enhanced by the extraordinary natural acoustics of the century-old wooden church. We have been named one of Canada’s best summer classical music festivals! The genres presented include classical, jazz, Maritime, contemporary, choral, blues, world music and more, by Canada’s finest performers.

1-866-856-3733
www.indianriverfestival.com


July 5 to July 7
Blue Mountain Resort, ON

Get set for Jazz On The Mountain At Blue, Canada’s newest music festival taking place July 5 to 7, in beautiful Blue Mountain Village, Ontario! With free concerts at Events Plaza and ticketed shows on the main stage, this family-friendly festival features iconic singer Holly Cole, contemporary keyboard master Jeff Lorber, British jazz/pop sensation Swing Out Sister and legendary saxophonist Kenny Garrett. Highlights include daily outdoor concerts in the heart of the village with established and up-and-coming artists, a Masterclass Series at Blue Mountain Inn, offering intimate performances and learning sessions with six renowned bassists, and a late night Club Series in the village on Friday and Saturday from 10pm to 2am. Mainstage concerts are free for kids 12 and under!

www.Bluemountainjazzfest.com


kincardine summer music festival logoAugust 4 to August 16
Kincardine, ON

Celebrating its 22nd anniversary, this professional concert series presents jazz, blues, classical, world and chamber music over two weeks in Kincardine on Lake Huron.

August 4 to 9 features Ralph Bowen, jazz sax; Heather Bambrick, jazz vocalist; KSMF Jazz Faculty Ensemble: Jules Estrin, trombone; Kelly Jefferson, sax; Brian O’Kane, trumpet; Earl MacDonald, piano; Mike Downes, bass; Mike Rud, guitar; Ted Warren drums; the Heavyweights Brass Band; and more!

August 12 to 16 features Peter Allen, concert pianist; Quartteto Gelato; Warhol Dervish musical collective; and more! Special pre-festival event: Tom Allen in Bohemians in Brooklyn June 28.

Sundays to Fridays enjoy free 4 O’Clock in the Park concerts in Kincardine’s Victoria Park, including the JAZZ.FM91 Youth Big Band. Check our website for updates.

519-396-9716
www.ksmf.ca


live from the rock folk festivalAugust 9 to August 11
Pull-A-Log Park
Red Rock, ON

Come to Red Rock, one hour east of Thunder Bay, to enjoy a weekend full of music, family activities, food, artisans, camping and friendship along the shores of beautiful Lake Superior. Celebrate our 11th anniversary along with Del Barber, Bill Borne, Garnet Rogers, the Marigolds and 20 other artists representing folk and roots, blues, bluegrass and country! Greet the day with morning yoga, go for a swim in Lake Superior, take a hike on a local trail, enjoy the campfire jams or wow the crowd on the open mic stage. We look forward to seeing you soon!

www.livefromtherockfolkfestival.com


luminatoJune 14 to June 23
Festival Hub, David Pecaut Square, 55 John St.
Toronto, ON

Luminato Festival’s free concerts at the Hub provide a blend of world music, hip hop, singer-songwriters and symphonies. This year’s festival features superstars Serena Ryder and k-os, world music legends Amadou and Mariam, and X Alfonso, experimental artist Laurie Anderson and much more. Don’t miss the Toronto Symphony Orchestra’s “A Symphonic Birthday Party,” a free performance celebrating the 200th birthdays of Wagner and Verdi, and “Music Mob,” where the audience is invited to play along with the TSO. In addition to free concerts, Luminato Festival offers a diverse array of ticketed performances, including a tribute to Joni Mitchell, Feng Yi Ting (an opera in Mandarin) and a special late-night performance by the TSO. For more information, see our website.

416-368-4849
luminatofestival.com


lunenburg folk harbour festivalAugust 8 to August 11
Old Town Lunenburg, NS

The Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival, August 8 to 11, brings this historic port alive with music from the top of its highest hill to its working wharf. The festival features a balance of traditional and contemporary folk performers, promising newcomers and seasoned folk artists. The festival weekend begins August 8 with a traditional music conference, this year examining the music of the Franco-diaspora from Nova Scotia to Louisiana and points in between. Festival weekend passes include conference admission. 2013 performers include Lennie Gallant, Connie Kaldor, David Myles, the Once, Old Man Luedecke and many more. The magical blend of captivating music, stunning scenery and warm Lunenburg hospitality guarantee wonderful memories that draw people back year after year. See our website for tickets and details.

902-634-3180
www.folkharbour.com


markhamm jazz festival 1August 15 to August 18
Unionville, Markham, ON

The Markham Jazz Festival is a fabulous four-day event featuring top notch professional jazz musicians of all jazz genres, performing on three main stages on and around beautiful Main Street Unionville in Markham.

Free performances outdoors during the days and evenings of August 16 to 18 include Maceo Parker, Lionel Loueke, Dave Douglas, Lorraine Klassen and so many more! Enjoy various groups performing all genres of jazz, with more than 25 mainstage acts on three stages, complimented by street performances and bars/restaurants featuring their own jazz combos.

Thursday night will kick it all off with a ticketed gala, and then Sunday night closes the festival with a ticketed event at the Varley Art Gallery featuring trumpeter Dave Douglas. Find us on Facebook and Twitter!

905-471-5299
contactus@markhamjazzfestival.com
www.markhamjazzfestival.com

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2017 SUMMER MUSIC GUIDE

Welcome to The WholeNote’s 13th annual Green Pages, an overview of summer festivals and events across the musical map – classical, jazz, opera, folk, world music and much more – in unique and beautiful locations across the country!

The summer of Canada’s sesquicentennial brings with it a diverse range of musical opportunities to choose from. Here you will find brief profiles of 47 distinct summer festivals and/or concert series, provided by the presenters themselves. These listings are published in the special summer listings section of our June 2017 issue, while our online version of this guide lives here, at www.thewholenote.com/green. Festival profiles have been supplemented with photos, videos, links to social media and more, and information will be updated on an ongoing basis.

You can also visit The WholeNote’s online listings at www.thewholenote.com/ask-ludwig where listings will be added through the summer, and you will be able to search by date, geographic location, genre, keyword and more.

We wish you a melodious and magnificent summer!

THE 2017 GREEN PAGES TEAM

PROJECT MANAGER: Karen Ages
PROJECT EDITOR: Kevin King
LAYOUT & DESIGN: Susan Sinclair
PROOFREADING: Sara Constant / Karen Ages
WEBSITE: Bryson Winchester / Kevin King

To join our Green Pages, or to ask for more information on the directory, contact karen@thewholenote.com or phone Karen at 416-323-2232 x26.

2018 SUMMER MUSIC GUIDE

The WholeNote's 14th annual Green Pages provides an essential overview of festivals and various musical events across the province and beyond from June to August. For classical, opera, jazz, folk, world music and beyond – the Green Pages provides a summary for those looking to catch all of the musical happenings around the GTA and afar.

Here you will find 46 distinct festivals, described by the presenters themselves. Check here for the latest information – from interactive social media links to up-to-date descriptions of upcoming festival programs and more, on our ever-evolving online platform.

Enjoy everything musical and more this beautiful summer season!

The 2018 Green Pages Team

PROJECT MANAGER Karen Ages
PROJECT EDITOR Karen Ages
PROOFREADING Danial Jazaeri
LAYOUT & DESIGN Susan Sinclair
WEBSITE Kevin King

To join our Green Pages, or to ask for more information on the directory, contact karen@thewholenote.com or phone Karen at 416-323-2232 x26.

2019 SUMMER MUSIC GUIDE

2409 GreenPages Cover WEBWelcome to WholeNote’s 15th annual Green Pages guide to summer music! Though the regular concert season is drawing to a close, there’s a lot happening in the coming months, with festivals from June to September, in Toronto, other parts of Ontario, and beyond. We hope you’ll enjoy perusing these pages, with profiles provided by the festivals themselves. There’s something for everyone, whether you love classical music, opera, jazz, folk and more.

The 2019 Green Pages Team

PROJECT MANAGER Karen Ages
PROJECT EDITOR Kevin King
PROOFREADING Danial Jazaeri
LAYOUT & DESIGN Susan Sinclair
WEBSITE Kevin King

To join our Green Pages, or to ask for more information on the directory, contact karen@thewholenote.com or phone Karen at 416-323-2232 x26.

2020 SUMMER MUSIC GUIDE

Welcome to The WholeNote’s 16th annual Green Pages guide to summer music! To state the obvious, it is not "business as usual" this summer due to the pandemic. Nevertheless, we invited summer music festivals, the usual way, to let you know what they're up to and how they are adapting to the times. We've received the responses listed below, some to say they have cancelled outright, others to say they are offering live-streamed and other online events they hope you’ll tune in to, and still others to say “Like many of you, we don’t know what is coming next yet, but please stay tuned.” So have a look at the profiles presented here, to stay connected to the music you love and the creative artists and individuals who are pivoting to other platforms in these unusual times. Wishing you all a happy and healthy summer!

The 2020 Green Pages Team

PROJECT MANAGER Karen Ages
PROJECT EDITOR Danial Jazaeri
LAYOUT & DESIGN Susan Sinclair
WEBSITE Kevin King

To join our Green Pages, or to ask for more information on the directory, contact karen@thewholenote.com or phone Karen at 416-323-2232 x26.

2021 SUMMER MUSIC GUIDE

Welcome to The WholeNote’s 17th annual Green Pages guide to summer music! To state the obvious, it is not "business as usual" this summer due to the pandemic. Nevertheless, we invited summer music festivals, the usual way, to let you know what they're up to and how they are adapting to the times. So have a look at the profiles presented here, to stay connected to the music you love and the creative artists and individuals who are pivoting to other platforms in these unusual times. Wishing you all a happy and healthy summer!

To join our Green Pages, or to ask for more information on the directory, contact karen@thewholenote.com or phone Karen at 416-323-2232 x26.

2022 SUMMER MUSIC GUIDE

Welcome to The WholeNote’s 18th annual Green Pages guide to summer music! We invite summer music festivals to let you know what they're up to and how they are adapting to the times. So have a look at the profiles presented here, to stay connected to the music you love and the creative artists and individuals who are pivoting to other platforms. Wishing you all a happy and healthy summer!

To join our Green Pages, or to ask for more information on the directory, contact karen@thewholenote.com or phone Karen at 416-323-2232 x26.

2023 SUMMER MUSIC GUIDE

Welcome to The WholeNote’s 19th annual Green Pages guide to summer music! We invite summer music festivals to let you know what they're up to and how they are adapting to the times. So have a look at the profiles presented here, to stay connected to the music you love and the creative artists and individuals who are pivoting to other platforms. Wishing you all a happy and healthy summer!

To join our Green Pages, or to ask for more information on the directory, contact karen@thewholenote.com or phone Karen at 416-323-2232 x26.

2024 SUMMER MUSIC GUIDE

Welcome to The WholeNote’s 20th annual Green Pages guide to summer music! We've invited music festivals from across Ontario to let you know what they're up to this summer - there are festivals of all kinds and genres, from classical to jazz to opera and more! Have a look at the profiles presented here, to stay connected to the music and artists you love, over the summer months.

To join our Green Pages, or to ask for more information on the directory, contact karen@thewholenote.com or phone Karen at 416-323-2232 x26.

2025 SUMMER MUSIC GUIDE

Welcome to The WholeNote’s 21st annual Green Pages guide to summer music! We've invited music festivals from across Ontario to let you know what they're up to this summer - there are festivals of all kinds and genres, from classical to jazz to opera and more! Have a look at the profiles presented here, to stay connected to the music and artists you love, over the summer months.

To join our Green Pages, or to ask for more information on the directory, contact members@thewholenote.com or phone 416-323-2232 x26.

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