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Scintillation a certainty at Theatre 17’s dinner theatre

By Chris Marchand While the hilarity of Theatre 17’s production of Tony and Tina’s wedding has not yet faded from memory, the local theatre group returns this spring with another dinner theatre event that is sure [...]

Kickin’ Country set for April 14

Sixth annual local show featuring 36 performers Submitted by Carl Bleich The sixth annual Kickin’ Country takes place at The Centre in Dryden on Saturday, April 14. You will enjoy an evening of great country and [...]

Art At The Centre: Darren Getson, April 2-16

Art At The Centre: Darren Getson, April 2-16

By Dryden Observer Staff A new local artist with over a decade of experience, Darren Getson has recently returned to the community after 20 years living on the West coast. Getson’s art will be on display [...]

Ice Dogs to face Fort Frances in semi-finals

Ice Dogs to face Fort Frances in semi-finals

’Dogs down Sioux Lookout Flyers in five  hard-fought games By Chris Marchand Hot regional rivalries seem to be the name of the game in the 2012 SIJHL playoffs. After five games the Dryden Ice Dogs sent [...]

Nice threads: Dryden Museum hosts fibre-arts showcase

Nice threads: Dryden Museum hosts fibre-arts showcase

By Chris Marchand Some of the most impressive examples of creative needlework in the nation will call Dryden District Museum home until April 14. The travelling juried exhibition features a varied collection of pieces sure to [...]

Plenty of fun planned for Dryden’s Winterfest

By Chris Marchand There are many reasons to stick close to town for the upcoming Family Day long weekend as Dryden gears up to host its annual winter festival Feb. 18-20. City of Dryden recreation department’s [...]

Classic consoles: Dryden District Museum exhibit explores history of video games

Classic consoles: Dryden District Museum exhibit explores history of video games

By Chris Marchand Go ahead, laugh all you want. There once was a time when it may have been reasonable to claim that video games were kids’ stuff. It is not a particularly extreme point of [...]

GALLERY: Meaningful moments at heart of Come Together 8

GALLERY: Meaningful moments at heart of Come Together 8

By Chris Marchand The spirit of togetherness was again rekindled on the stage of The Centre over the holidays as the eighth annual Come Together concert took to the stage, Dec. 27. Featuring over 30 local [...]

Come Together Concert celebrates eighth year with great lineup

Submitted by Carl Bleich The eighth annual Come Together concert is scheduled for Tuesday, December 27 at The Centre in Dryden. Auditorium doors open at 6:30 and as you enter local pianist Alex Lugli will ease [...]

The Best and the Brightest — A holiday lights tour of Dryden and area

The Best and the Brightest — A holiday lights tour of Dryden and area

By Chris Marchand I find it interesting how great Christmas light displays tend to happen in clusters, as though such luminous expressions of holiday cheer are contagious. To drive through a dead, sullen block to suddenly [...]