Heads & Tales

At the Fergus Grand Theatre - Sunday September 20, 7:00pm

JayWalking Theatre will be joining a number of other Wellington County entertainers for a variety show to celebrate Culture Days

Join us for a great show. Click HERE for details.

I will be featuring a sneak peek of Heads & Tales - 15 minutes, where you draw the title and I take the leap. A hat full of titles, a room full of words, a night of stories chosen by chance. What's in the hat you ask? Come and find out. A great venue for storytelling theatre. Surprises guaranteed.

I don't yet know who else if gracing the stage but when I find out I'll post it here.

I hope to see you and have you select a story.

Heads & Tales

At the Minto Arts Centre - Tuesday Sept 29, at 6:30pm

If you want to full Heads & Tales experience, join me Tues September 29 at 6:30pm in Minto (Harriston) at the Minto Arts Council's Gallery space - talk about charming! It's a perfect place for an hour of storytelling theatre. It is a Pay What You Wish Event - Details HERE The Minto Arts Council is located at 88 Mill Street, Harriston. Seating is limited so best to reserve. Again, you can do that HERE (Click the date and the Registration Bar drops down)

Welcoming Week Guelph September 2026

The Guelph Wellington Local Immigration Partnership along with the Guelph Public Library host a number of events celebrating Guelph during the annual Welcoming Week Celebrations

JayWalking Guelph is pleased to be invited to share a 60 minute version of the Gwelf Early Days Tour with newcomers. (Non-newcomers can come too if they're willing to share their personal stories about Guelph). Following the walk will be sharing and refreshments.

Two walks (and talks) One at 10:00am and one at 12:30pm. Saturday September 12 Register NOW. Free.

Uncooperative weather? We move inside.

Details and registration HERE (10:00am) and HERE (12:30pm)

It has been a hope of mine to share these stories with as many as possible and it seems like that dream is becoming possible thanks to the efforts of these two organizations. 

Guelph Recognition of Excellence in The Arts - GRETAS

Do you have a favourite Guelph performing artist, craft person, media artist, visual artist, musician or ensemble, writer, that you believe deserves recognition?

Did you know you can give them that recognition by nominating them for a GRETA?

Well you can, and you can do that right HERE, right now.

February 28, 2027 will kick off this annual Bicentennial legacy event.

Jay Wilson Artist Profile

 

Do you have one of these yet?

Guelph Infrastructure - Downtown Guelph is having surgery

Want to know more? We take a deep dive into the underground of downtown Guelph to learn about what keeps this city healthy and alive. Stay tuned to learn about these special tours coming in October.

That's all I can say for now. This project is in development and JayWalking Guelph is delighted to be a part of it!

Small Venue Pitches

I'm delighted to be presenting Lilt of Laughter, Trace of Tears as part of SPARC (Supporting Performing Arts in Rural and Remote Communities)'s Small Venue Pitch Program.

If you're a presenter—or help organize entertainment for a community hall, library, theatre, arts council, museum, or other intimate venue—this program is well worth exploring.

The showcase features theatre, music, children's programming, and more, all created with smaller venues in mind by professional artists from across Ontario.

You can learn more HERE OR contact me and I will put you in touch directly.

And if you know someone who books live entertainment for your community, I'd appreciate you sharing this with them.

Brian Holstein recites "Ode To JayWalking Guelph"

A few years ago I performed a poem for Tea 'N' Tales. Brian Holstein returned the favour by composing this for me.

Give a listen. You'll find it most enjoyable.

Oh, and here's how all this started.