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Orangeville is located at the intersection of Hwy. 10 and Hwy. 9 one hour north west of Toronto. We are centrally located in Southern Ontario. Places that are an hour's drive or less include Mississauga, Burlington, Oakville, Kitchener-Waterloo, Guelph, Fergus, Mount Forest, Shelburne Collingwood, Stayner, Wasaga Beach, Barrie, Newmarket and Toronto.
From the South ....
Take the 401 to 410 north. 410 north changes to Hwy 10. Follow Hwy 10 thirty minutes north to Orangeville.
From the North ....
Take Hwy 89 to Hwy 10. Turn south and drive 20 minutes to Orangeville.
From the East or West ....
Take Hwy 9. It will take you right downtown Orangeville!
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February Blues & Jazz Bash - Saturday February 11th
The Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival is presenting it's annual February Blues & Jazz Bash on Saturday February 11th in the donated ballroom at The Best Western PLUS Inn & Suites Orangeville. This is a major fundraiser for the very popular festival. Doors open at 6:30 PM with entertainment beginning at 7:00 PM. For this years entertainment see www.objf for details. There will be many exciting items featured in the Silent Auction. A cash bar and food menu are available for the evening.
The Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival is entering it's 10th year and will take place on May 31 to June 3rd 2012. Known for the high quality of it's musical acts and family friendly atmosphere, it has become a major event in the area attracting over 32,500 people last year. The festival is a not for profit volunteer organization who's mission is to promote an appreciation of the art of blues and jazz music through an annual festival and events.
When asked about the importance of the fundraising efforts for the festival Ryan said.. ""The February Bash is one of the festival's major fundraising events and it's importance to the festival should not be taken lightly. As a musician, having an opportunity to play at a major festival in your hometown is incredible, and the opportunities created by the festival for young musicians are something that we can't really put a price on. Let's show our support and keep the festival in a position to provide such amazing music to the community."
Festival founder and artistic director Larry Kurtz will be playing with his Special Guest Paul James. He is excited about playing that night with Paul who is well known to the Orangeville audience. "I think the show will be a memorable one not to be missed!" When asked why people should support the festival, Larry replied.. "The festival provides many benefits beyond having a great weekend of free music. It has a positive economic benefit for the area especially this upcoming year when times are hard for many people and buisnesses. I know the musicians really appreciate the opportunities to perform for a larger audience, especially the emerging new young artists. People discover new music every year that they may not have been exposed to otherwise. The part that is most important I think is the spiritual lift that occurs when everyone is welcome and comes together during the festival. It really enhances our quality of life in Orangeville"
Tickets for the February Blues Bash are only $30. On sale at BookLore [519]942-3830 or call the Festival office 519 941 9041 or toll free 1 888 79BLUES (25837)
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