Famed musician and author talks about life in the arts at River Run Centre GUELPH, ON March 6, 2019 – Musician and author Ian Thomas rose to fame with his 1973 hit Painted Ladies and has enjoyed an illustrious career, winning a Juno award, four SOCAN awards and the prestigious UNICEF Danny Kaye Humanitarian Award.… Continue Reading A Life in Song with Ian Thomas

Iconic Canadian songstress performs at River Run Centre February 23 GUELPH, ON February 8, 2019 – Holly Cole never fails to perform with passion, style and grace. The iconic Canadian songstress presents an emotionally stirring evening of music when she takes the stage at River Run Centre on Saturday, February 23, at 8 p.m. The… Continue Reading An evening of emotionally stirring music with Holly Cole

Guelph, ON January 28, 2019 – River Run Centre and the Guelph Youth Council have teamed up again – with the support of TD Bank Group – to offer MusicWorks|StageWorks, a unique hands-on performing arts mentorship program focused on the art of putting on a professional-style show. All youth ages 13 to 19 interested in… Continue Reading Guelph youth invited to apply for chance to shine in the spotlight

Raine Hamilton String Trio brings ethereal sound to River Run Centre, February 6 GUELPH, ON January 23, 2019 – Featuring violin, guitar, cello and double bass, Raine Hamilton’s music has been described as “acoustic chamber folk with an otherworldly edge.” Experience the power of Hamilton’s ethereal voice and outstanding songwriting when the Raine Hamilton String… Continue Reading Music ‘with an otherworldly edge’

Members of Guelph Symphony Orchestra perform kid-friendly performances of Sorcerer’s Apprentice at River Run Centre, February 2 GUELPH, ON January 18, 2019 – Experience a magical introduction to classical music for kids when members of the Guelph Symphony Orchestra perform Sorcerer’s Apprentice at River Run Centre on Saturday, February 2, at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m.… Continue Reading A magical introduction to classical music

Mike D’Urzo and Ray Chance bring incredible illusions and mental demonstrations to River Run Centre, February 2 GUELPH, ON January 17, 2019 – Mesmerizing magicians Mike D’Urzo and Ray Chance have entertained audiences around the world with mind-bending mental demonstrations and incredible illusions. The pair will bring their unique styles together during a performance of… Continue Reading Mesmerizing magic with the Dueling Magicians

Rising Canadian star comes to Guelph GUELPH, ON January 16, 2019 – The fans have spoken—Scott Helman plays a full house when he takes the stage at the River Run Centre on Friday, February 1, 2019 at 8 pm. With only a few tickets left, audiences know they can expect an outstanding performance from one… Continue Reading Scott Helman destined to wow audiences at River Run Centre

This Is That Live Farewell Tour arrives at River Run Centre January 24 GUELPH, ON January 10, 2019 – Pat Kelly and Peter Oldring don’t just report on issues that matter to Canadians, they fabricate them to hilarious effect on their satirical CBC Radio One show, This Is That. The duo will bring their improvisational… Continue Reading Fabricating news to hilarious effect

Famed performer and songwriter comes to River Run Centre January 23 GUELPH, ON January 9, 2019 – Dan Hill is best known for his classic hit, Sometimes When We Touch, and has also shared his songwriting talents to help create countless gold and platinum recordings. The famed Grammy and Juno-Award winner will discuss his life… Continue Reading Dan Hill opens up about his life and work

Canada’s Ballet Jörgen brings acclaimed production Coppélia to River Run Centre Sunday, January 20 GUELPH, ON January 7, 2019 – Experience daring, bold and captivating ballet when Canada’s Ballet Jörgen brings its acclaimed production Coppélia to River Run Centre on Sunday, January 20, at 2 p.m. The Main Stage performance is presented as part of… Continue Reading Experience daring, bold and captivating ballet