Not To Miss in November Knowlton Festival of Lights Saturday, November 24 The official "Lights-On" of the 2007 Festival of Lights will take place at 4:00 pm at Coldbrook Park. The Mayor of the Town of Brome Lake, Mr. Richard Wisdom, will give the official launch command. Hot chocolate, mulled apple cider and cookies will be offered to the public in collaboration with La Vie Sucrée. "Downtown Knowlton will once again be transformed into an idyllic, magical winter wonderland with its streets and buildings lit by 3,000 m of energy saving LED lights", said Andrea Reid, General Manager of the Chamber. "Knowlton will be lit up by more than 30,000 lights" she added. The event has become an attraction for local families as well as for visitors throughout the whole winter season. During the course of the evening as well as on some special days, discreet holiday music will be played. The Chamber wishes good shopping to all visitors and residents alike. The Chamber of Commerce of Lac Brome would like to thank the sponsor of this event, Hydro Quebec, as well as the Town of Brome Lake and the hard working volunteers for assistance in installing all the lights and sharing in their warm community spirit during the winter months. More on the 2006 Lac Brome Festival of Lights The Winter Fireworks in Lac Brome was a highlight of the winter celebration To better serve tourists, the Chamber will keep its Information Office open on regular work days. The Information Office is located at 255-C Knowlton Road, Knowlton, QC. For further information about the Chamber's Winter Events why not check out the Brome Chamber of Commerce website at www.cclacbrome.com.

"Help the boys to keep them running, enlist with the 245th overseas battalion" - this poster is one of the many interesting acquisitions of the Brome County Museum in Knowlton.

The proud history of Canadians who served during the two World Wars is part of the display at the Brome County Museum that celebrates the history of Knowlton and the Victorian heritage of the region. The Knowlton museum is a must-see for visitors and for residents who have never discovered the colorful history of our town. More on the History of Knowlton.

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The Big Brome Fair 2007
Well...you missed the Brome Fair 2007 but don't worry we have a full recap! A full collection of photos and videos from the Brome Fair plus we want you to come back for next year! See more about the Brome Fair | Check out our photo collection from the Brome Fair or look back at the 2006 Brome Fair.

Brome Lake Duck Festival
As the leaves turn there crimson mix of orange delights the duck festival again showcases the world famous ducks that have made Brome Lake famous. There are sidewalk boutiques and culinary demonstrations and competitions by world-class chefs who converge on Knowlton for this prestigious event. Always a crowd-pleaser the Duck Festival is one of the most popular events in the tourist season.

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November Shadows With the changing of the clocks and the shortening of they daylight hours we are blessed to see some incredible lighting which makes photography just fantastic in the open spaces of Brome Lake and the area of the Eastern Townships. This barn near the Duck Farm takes on a serene appearance with the long shadows of a fall afternoon in November.
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Art, Music & Literature

Laughter - The Best Medicine Saturday, December 1st - One night only! A special night of laughter to change your outlook!

November 9th
Book Launch & Signing
Knowlton author Harrison Yates will be launching his new book "The Knowlton Chronicles" at 6:00 p.m. at Galerie Knowlton, 285 Knowlton Road. Wine and nibbles will be served and it is sure to be a sparkling event. "See Knowlton, yourself, your friends and your foes through the eyes of a genuinely baffled and bewildered City Boy! Get the skinny on your neighbours, find out what really makes Knowlton tick and who did what to whom! The must-have stocking stuffer for everyone who has parents, aunts, uncles, children, nephews, nieces and pets who have lived here, who still do, who want to and who are thinking about moving to the country."

RSVP Brome Lake Books, 264 Knowlton Road, Knowlton or by phone at 450-242-2242 or by e-mail at blb@b2b2c.ca

November 10th
Fund Raising Choir Evening
The chamber choir Tactus will be at the St. Simon Church in Abercorn presenting "O'Kosmos" a choir event directed by Francois Ouimet. The singins starts at 7 pm and the Church is at 9, rue des Eglises. Tickets are only $20 and proceeds will go to the Sutton/ Brome Lake Youth Center. For more information on this event call 450-242-1523 or 450-538-8138.

For more information about the Tactus Choir visit: www.tactus.ca

November 11th - December 9th
Sutton Gallery Exhibit
Arts Sutton Gallery announces the official opening of Ondoiements, an exhibition of some 30 recent works on paper and on canvas by artist Suzanne Dubuc. The show opens on Saturday, November 11 at 2 pm, with the artist in attendance. The exhibition continues until December 9, 2007. Read more about Suzanne Dubuc

November 17th - November 25th
Pottery Exhibit & Sale
Fans of local crafts will surely enjoy the pottery of local artists Robin Badger and Robert Chartier. The two potters are inviting everyone to their annual show and sale of recent works which is under the theme of Entertaining for the Holidays. Their studio will be open to the public daily from 10am to 5pm at their "Down to Earth Studio" located at 67 Bailey Road in West Bolton. For more information call 450-242-2836.

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Film & Theatre
Until November 11th
Knowlton Players presents the world premiere of “Chickasaw”
This spirited tale of love, larceny, war and patent medicines is played out against an historical incident that occurred during the American Civil War resulting in a political dilemma for the Canadian courts. The action takes place in Montreal and Frelighsburg, QC, as well as St. Albans, VT.

The story is adapted from the novel “Raid From Hell” by well-known Knowlton resident Don Davison. The stage play is by Roger de la Mare, with lyrics by Graham Hardman and music composed and directed by Donald Patriquin. Choreography is by Diane Cahill Yarmush, and costumes are by Linda Carey. John Rumsey, a destitute British solicitor, having been banished to Canada, ends up in Montreal. More Information

The play is a new Canadian musical comedy, directed by Vesta Jorgensen, at Arts Knowlton, 9 Mont Echo Road, Knowlton, Quebec, October 25 through November 11, 2007. Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances at 8:00 PM, and Sunday Matinees at 2:00 PM. Adults $15, Townshippers members $13, students $12, children $8.

Knowlton Players Website


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