What great thanks we owe our Highways crew [Essex Highway Department], for keeping our many rural and dangerous roads open during these bitter, blustery winter days and nights! Starting at 6:30 a.m., and returning throughout each blustery day and into the sometimes magical … [Read more...] about Thanks, Essex Highway Department
Opinion
Winter Moorings
Well, it's that time of the year again, time to pull our boats out, drain the bilges, and secure our moorings before the ice carries them away. It can't be ignored. If you do nothing, ice can grab your mooring ball and drag the entire rig into deep water, bye bye. In the photo … [Read more...] about Winter Moorings
Review of ETC’s Becky Shaw
I caught the last performance of Essex Theatre Company's drama Becky Shaw. The company chose an intense play to end the season with that dealt with some troubled people. However, it is a show that deals realistically with the issues it brings up and does not offer easy answers or … [Read more...] about Review of ETC’s Becky Shaw
Review of Depot Theatre’s Funked Up Fairytales
I just saw Funked Up Fairytales at the Depot Theatre, and if you think that you'd enjoy a modern mix-up of some classic fairytales, then I recommend you go see it too! The show will be playing at the Depot until August 25. Just for this show there is special $10 ticket for kids … [Read more...] about Review of Depot Theatre’s Funked Up Fairytales
Outdoor Performance of Taliesin at Beggs Park
Last Tuesday I attended a special performance in Essex's Beggs Park. The Mettawee River Theatre Company was in town for one night only to perform their beautiful and funny interpretation of the Welsh legend Taliesin. Under the Artistic Direction of mask maker, designer … [Read more...] about Outdoor Performance of Taliesin at Beggs Park