Friends of Murphys Point Park

Heritage Mica Festival Kicks Off!

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Friends of Murphys Point

It was a beautiful sunny day at the main beach for the kick-off to the second annual Heritage Mica Festival. Lanark Highlands Celtic band Skirmish performed at the opening events.

From left, Gary Glover, Bill Cameron, Victor Maltby and Linda Grenier

The band drew crowds during the event hosted by the Friends, which featured a barbecue and children’s games in the afternoon and a theatrical performance (The Silver Lining) on the Silver Queen Mine Trail in the evening. Festival events are planned on weekends right through to Sept. 11.

Volunteers Don Goodfellow and Judy Fletcher serve up tasty food!Volunteers Frank Roy and Judy Buehler dance to the Celtic sounds of Skirmish.

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The Silver Lining

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Friends of Murphys Point

Join us for the performance of The Silver Lining at the Heritage Mica Festival on Saturday, Aug. 20. The cast and musicians have been rehearsing their lines to bring the history of the Silver Queen Mine and the Lally family to life for our festival guests.

Meet Katie Lally as she plots a romance with the help of Agness Beaudrie, the beautiful wife of the owner of the Dominion Promoting and Developing Company.

Or join John McGlade, mine foreman, as he negotiates working conditions for himself and his men.

Performances take place this Saturday, Aug. 20 at 7 and 9 p.m. with advance tickets recommended. Tickets are $2 per person or $5 per family and can be purchased at the Visitor Centre at the park daily from 1 to 4 p.m. or by emailing eventsmurphys@ripnet.com or by calling 613-267-5340.

The Silver Lining will also be performed on Saturday, Sept. 3.

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This Weekend at the Heritage Mica Festival

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Friends of Murphys Point

A busy weekend ahead heralds the beginning of the 2011 Heritage Mica Festival. The festival officially kicks off on Saturday, Aug. 20 with a fabulous BBQ and the music of Skirmish under the main tent at the Main Beach in the afternoon. Take part in a heritage scavenger hunt and check out the festival souvenirs. In the evening, join us for an interactive story of the Lally family and the mining days of the early 1900’s with The Silver Lining, played out along the Silver Queen Mine trail. Tickets are required for the evening performances at 7 and 9 p.m. and advance reservations are recommended.

On Sunday, Aug. 21, come to a hot dog roast at the campfire pit at noon. The festival moves back to the Lally Homestead at 5 p.m. for a corn boil and a barn dance with the Celtic music of Cratur. The hot dog roast is by donation and the corn boil and dance is only $3.00 per person, free for those aged 12 and under.

Visit our Festival Information tent at the Park Gatehouse (Friday, 3 to 7 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 4 p.m.; Sunday, 3 to 5 p.m.). For full information about the Heritage Mica Festival, click on the link above or access a summary of the activities here.