Celebrating the Life of OCAF Founding Board Member John D. McKellar
John McKellar (1933 – 2024) was a founding member of the OCAF Board of Directors, and the second Chairman of the Board, serving in that capacity from 2013 to 2020. John led the Board, and stewarded the Fund, with a great sense of duty and attention to detail, always ensuring that our funds were being distributed to worthy and responsible recipients.
Since his passing last month, we have heard countless stories about John’s generosity of time and spirit, as well as a unanimous consensus about his remarkable strength of character. Above all, John was a truly good man. You can read the Globe and Mail Obituary HERE.
Thomas Vaughan,
Executive Director
OCAF
Events on this December
The Verandah Society is back and they’re “Up to Snow Good” this holiday season! Cozy up with Kate Suhr and Meg Murphy and enjoy festive stories and songs that will be sure to get you in the holiday spirit. There will be heartwarming and humorous original storytelling, foot tapping music with inspiring vocals, surprise special guests, and that magical feeling that happens when people gather in a theatre to share and be entertained. Bring your family and friends and join us on The Verandah this holiday season. Learn more.
The Shaw Festival’s production of My Fair Lady reimagines the beloved musical by Lerner and Loewe, adapted from George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion. Follow Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower seller, as she navigates a transformative and challenging journey under the tutelage of the eccentric linguist Henry Higgins.
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Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol returns to the Shaw Festival with Sanjay Talwar as Ebenezer Scrooge. This beloved holiday tale celebrates transformation, belief, and generosity, reminding audiences of the power to choose change and spread goodwill. A heartwarming tradition for all ages, it promises festive cheer and timeless lessons.
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At the Canadian Canoe Museum create a beautiful black cherry canoe paddle using traditional hand tools at the Canadian Canoe Museum’s two-day workshop on December 12–13, 2024. Guided by expert instructors, participants carve, sand, and take home varnishing supplies to complete their project. No prior experience is necessary! Learn more.
Lee Miller: A Photographer at Work (1932–1945) offers a rich exploration of the career of Lee Miller, a trailblazing American photographer. The exhibition highlights her evolution from running a portrait studio in New York to her work in fashion photography and her role as a war correspondent for British Vogue. On display until December 7, 2024, at The Image Centre, this exhibit delves into Miller’s professional achievements during a pivotal era, revealing her innovative approach and resilience in overcoming the challenges faced by women in the field during that time
Celebrate December with Beaches Jazz Festival’s tribute performances! Brass Transit plays December 7 in Burlington, Strange Magic performs December 7 in Guelph, Soul of Motown appears December 14 in Lindsay, and Dreamer entertains December 14 in Peterborough.
Discover diverse music genres across Ontario. Learn more.
