Jazz at Blue (September 6, 2008)

Jazz at Blue Mountain ~ one of the summer’s highlights and a great way to cruise into fall! Pull up a Muskoka chair or enjoy free concerts from one of your favourite restaurant patios.

Quattro 1:00pm

QUATTRO, a four piece jazz combo presents a wide range of music from standards to the smooth jazz of the new millennium. Featuring Diana Woods Campbell on vocals and percussion, Stuart Steinhart on bass and Bruce Campbell on drums Quattro is pleased to present special guest Mr. Bernie Senesky on keyboards to the “Jazz at Blue” Festival.

Quintessential Boys 2:30pm

Quintessential Boys is an extraordinary 4 piece jazz combo made up of very talented teen age players from the Toronto area. Their talent, soul and sound belie their age and have amazed audiences for over 5 years at The Toronto Jazz Festival, the Toronto Beaches Jazz Festival, Parti Gras at the Distillery District, the Markham Jazz Festival and the Unionville Concert Series. At age 7, pianist Quincy Bullen performed at the Carribean SunFest  Festival before 8,000 people and has been wowing audiences with his piano skills ever since. Add to the mix, co-band leader Rob Christian, an award winning jazz flute and sax player and magic abounds.

www.quintessentialboys.com

Shawne Jackson 4:00pm

Shawne Jackson, accompanied by veteran keyboard musician David McMorrow, recreate an era of classic jazz by Billie Holiday and other popular jazz standards.

Like many former R&B and rock stars Shawne has rediscovered her roots in the Jazz and Blues of the 40s and 50s, regained her passion for performance and is thrilling audiences again. We’re proud to present Ms. Shawne Jackson at the “Jazz at Blue” Festival 2008.

Johannes Linstead 5:45pm

Johannes Linstead is regarded as one of the finest latin guitarists in the world. Combining different Latin rhythmns from the Caribbean, South America and Spain Johannes demonstrates incredible technique, soul and passion on the guitar. Voted as “Smooth Jazz Guitarist of the Year 2007” in Canada, Johannes’s best selling albums have all charted on Billboard magazine’s best seller lists, his albums are consistently ranked at the top of the e-Music “World Music” chart.

http://www.johanneslinstead.com/

Taste of Blue (September 13, 2008)

A culinary experience of local proportions!

Featuring local cuisine, cider and wine to bring you the best of Blue on 12 Village restaurant patios!  Plus, live music, shopping specials, fall hiking and kids activities.  Admission is free and tastes are $2 to $5.  Come out and Shop and Savour, there's no better way to enjoy the fall and no better place than the Village at Blue.

A fundraiser for the new Meaford-Blue Mountains Community Family Health Centres.

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GeoCache Blue (September 20th - 21st, 2008)

Catch the fever of this internationally growing sport. GeoCaching is an entertaining, outdoor adventure game using a handheld GPS (Global Positioning System) device to locate hidden capsules. It's easy and fun for all ages! Our trained staff will quickly show you how and send you on your way to discover hidden treasures throughout the Village at Blue.

Three Levels of the game to choose from:

Stroller friendly (takes place in the Village)

Walking Advenure (takes place in the Village and surrounding area)

Hiking Adventure (takes place in the Village and up the mountain)

GeoCache 1   10am - 12pm Saturday

GeoCache 2   1pm - 3pm Saturday

GeoCache 3   1pm - 3pm Sunday

Collect treats and prizes. Give-a-ways. Enter a team of 3-6 people for your chance to WIN A HANDHELD GPS.

Registration: Call actitivity Central at 705-443-5522 to register.

                   $20/team - Proceeds to the Blue Mountains Community

                   Family Health Centres

                   Space is limited - please register early!

Apple Harvest Festival (October 11th - 13th, 2008)

There's no better way to enjoy Thanksgiving and no better place to explore the countryside and fall colours! Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, Live Entertainment, Street Performers, Apples Galore, 'The Colours' Gondola Ride, Pumpkin Carving, Facepainting and Blue Mountain's Famous Turkey Tent Sale.

Fallicious (October 21st - November 27th, 2008)

Fall is here! Get up to the Village at Blue and arouse your senses with the annual fall shop and savour experience!

Choose sensational menu specials from 12 different restaurants and start your holiday shopping early in dozens of boutiques throughout the Village.

Restaurants: Centros by the Hill, Copper Blues, Firehall Pizza, Windy O'Neills, Oliver and Bonachini café and grill, Tholos, Skool, Sunset Grill, Kaytoo, Twist and Wild Wing!