May 5
Flea market
Sutton Curling Club, 26 Pleasant St., 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Receiving items May 2, 1-5 p.m.; May 3, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., May 4, all day. 450-538-6460.

May 6
Country Chic Champetre: Fashion Show
Annual event at Le Relais at noon. Participating Knowlton boutiques: Agnes & Grace, Jones New York, Paddie’s Boutique, RoCoCo, Sandila, Tresors d’ici, Woolrich and Zen Den. Reservations 450-242-2232.
May 7
Canadian Club of The Yamaska Spring Luncheon
The luncheon starts at 11:30 and the annual general meeting of the Canadian Club of the Yamaska starts at 2 pm. The guest speaker is Consul General Mary B. Marshall of the US Consulate Gneral in Montreal who will speak on the topic of ensuring our region’s cross border security, economic propserity and community ties.

May 11
Town of Brome Lake Wellnes Center
All Brome Lake seniors are cordially invited to to lunch with friends and family at the Mother’s Day Luncheon at the Brome Lake Center at 270 Victoria Street. Entertainment will be provided and reservations are required to be made before May 7th by calling 450-242-2020. Transportation is available if it is required and the suggested donation is $3.

May 15
Horticultural Conference – Conference Societe d’Horticulture Tournesol.The guest speaker will be Rock Giguere the renowned Quebec television host speaking on the colorful subject of Lilacs Ecole secondaire Wilfrid-Leger, Waterloo, 7 p.m. Free for members, $8 for non-members. 450-539-2740.

May 16
Club De Bonne Humeur
The happiest club in Brome Lake is having their monthly luncheon at noon. Follow the smiles!

May 19-20
Knowlton Antique Show and Sale
This year the popular antique show and sale will take place at the Brome Lake Community center situated on the edge of Mount Morin in lovely Lac Brome on Victoria Street.

May 25
Youth dance
A fun dance for youth from grades 4 to Secondary 1. Only $5, and refreshments served and a good time for all! Brome Lake Community Center 7-10 p.m. 450-242-2020.

June 2
Community Yard Sale

May 20-21-22
Garden sale of many perennials at Howard Hackwell’s garden, 110 Hillcrest, Cowansville. 10 a. in. – 4 p. in. 263-0415. Victorian days in Knowltun, Dog pageant in centre of town on Monday, I p.m. 242-2870.

May 25
Soccer & Softball registration, 6 – 8 p.m. Legion Community Centre. 242-2020.

May 26
Rendez-vous horticole at the Montreal Botanical Gardens organized by the Societe d’horticulture Tournesol. Members: $25, non-members S30. 243-4195.

May 27
Annual plant sale organized par Societe d’horticulture Tournesol at St-Bernardin Church, Waterloo, noon – 3 p.m., rain or shine. Trees will be distributed to the public. 539-5949.

May 5th
Flea market
A great chance to pick up some deals…to sell at next months garage sale! Sutton Curling Club, 26 Pleasant St., 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Receiving items May 2, 1-5 p.m.; May 3, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., May 4, all day. 450-538-6460.

May 6th
Country Chic Champetre: Fashion Show
Annual event at Le Relais at noon. Participating Knowlton boutiques: Agnes & Grace, Jones New York, Paddie’s Boutique, RoCoCo, Sandila, Tresors d’ici, Woolrich and Zen Den. Reservations 450-242-2232.

May 7th
Canadian Club of The Yamaska Spring Luncheon
The luncheon starts at 11:30 and the annual general meeting of the Canadian Club of the Yamaska starts at 2 pm. The guest speaker is Consul General Mary B. Marshall of the US Consulate Gneral in Montreal who will speak on the topic of ensuring our region’s cross border security, economic propserity and community ties.

May 11th
Town of Brome Lake Wellnes Center
All Brome Lake seniors are cordially invited to to lunch with friends and family at the Mother’s Day Luncheon at the Brome Lake Center at 270 Victoria Street. Entertainment will be provided and reservations are required to be made before May 7th by calling 450-242-2020. Transportation is available if it is required and the suggested donation is $3.

May 12th
Walk for Nature with Olypian Clara Hughes
The Nature Conservacy for the preservation of Quebec’s Natural Heritage is having a wonderful outdoor nature hike for the whole family feature olympic medal winner Clara Hughes. There will be a BBQ lunch, a silent auction and your voluntary donations will go towards the Regional Campaign for the Protection of the Sutton Mountain Range. The event is sponsored by the Appalachian Corridor, Les Sentiers de l’Estrie Inc, The ruiter Valley Land Trust, the Parc d’environment naturel de Sutton and the MECA. A perfect way to spend a saturday in the Eastern Townships.
Starts at Au diable Vert 169 Staines Road in Glen Sutton. Call 450-538-5639. www.audiablevert.qc.ca

May 15th
Horticultural Conference – Conference Societe d’Horticulture Tournesol
The guest speaker will be Rock Giguere the renowned Quebec television host speaking on the colorful subject of Lilacs Ecole secondaire Wilfrid-Leger, Waterloo, 7 p.m. Free for members, $8 for non-members. 450-539-2740.

May 16th
Club De Bonne Humeur
The happiest club in Brome Lake is having their monthly luncheon at noon. Follow the smiles!

May 19th-20th
Knowlton Antique Show and Sale
This year the popular antique show and sale will take place at the Brome Lake Community center situated on the edge of Mount Morin in lovely Lac Brome on Victoria Street.

May 25th
Youth dance
A fun dance for youth from grades 4 to Secondary 1. Only $5, and refreshments served and a good time for all! Brome Lake Community Center 7-10 p.m. 450-242-2020.

June 2nd
Community Yard Sale

Arts
Exhibition of the works of L’Art Entre Nous artists at the Pettes Memorial Library from May 1 to 31.

Gordon Ladd has an exhibition of his most recent paintings at the Museum of the BCHS, May 11 to 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

From May 18 to June S, Cheryl Long has an exhibition of her illustrations of children’s books at Arts Knowlton, 9 Mont Echo.

Barry Dyball and seven of his students are having an exhibition of their works at Maison Knowlton House, May 1 to 31, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Local Theatre
Sunshine Theatre Productions presents Lend me a Tenor at Arts Knowlton until May 7. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.; matinees on April 30 and May 7 at 2 p.m. Reserve at 539-3604.
Knowlton Players presents TheWizard of Oz from May 18 to June 4. Plays are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m.; matinees May 21, 28 and June 4 at 2 p.m. Reserve at 242-2510.

Local Music
At the Old Brick Church, West Brome, Mozart Festival on May 20, 21, 27 and 28 mai. Concerts take place on Saturdays at 8 p.m. and on Sundays at 3 p.m. Free admission. Spring concert by the Knowlton Harmony Band at Knowlton’s United Church at 2 p.m. 14h. Information at 297-2797.

Music
May 6th
Knowlton Harmony Band
The Knowlton Harmony Band will be presenting some lovely music for Spring at the Centre Lac-Brome at 2pm. The suggested donation is $10 and will be well worth it to bring in the warm weather with some heartfelt music from the local band!

May 26th
Trio Flamenco
Enjoy the passion and gypsy power of the Flamenco dance featuring guest Flamenco dancer “Lorena”. The event is in Sutton at the Salle Alec et Gerard Pelletier at 4-C, Maple Street. The Trio Flamenco features Patricia Maurice, Flamenco dancer. Guillaume Poitras, guitarist and Jacques Gilbert on piano. Tickets, available at Au Naturel and the Librarie Le Livre d’Or, are only $15 and reservations and more information can be had by calling 450-538-0486.

May 27th
The Pot Pourri Choir
Take the chance to hear Gospel music, a rarity in Knowlton, at the beautiful Arts Knowlton at 3pm in downtown Knowlton in the best venue in the Townships.

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Arts, Film & Theatre
May 12th ongoing
A Celebration of Orchids
Opening at 2pm this ongoing exhibit will be held at Galerie Charmante, 1183 Macey Toad in Sutton. Adults are $5 and kids under 12 are free. Hours are from 11am to 5pm and they are closed on Mondays.

Cinema Series at Arts Knowlton
Yes we have movies in Lac Brome! Come see it on the big screen with your friends and neighbours the way people did before DVD players and cable TV! Tickets are only $5 for members and $7 for non-members. Showings at the comfy Arts Knowlton at 9 Mount Echo Road. Call 450242-2270.

May 6th at 7pm
A SIMPLE CURVE
A belated rite of passage finds tensions rising between an idealistic father and his increasingly independent son in this family drama that proves it’s never too late for a little teenage rebellion. Twenty-seven-year-old Caleb (Kris Lemche) and his father, Jim (Michael Hogan), have always seemed more like old friends than father and son.

An easy-going father who dodged the American draft to forge his own future by founding a carpentry shop in British Columbia’s Kootenays, Jim and Caleb spend the days crafting a variety of fine products, but lately the bills have been stacking up and tensions between father and son rising. Now faced with the very real possibility of their business failing as a result of direct competition with mass produced particle board products and Jim’s misguided perfectionism, the family business teeters on the verge of bankruptcy until the arrival of Jim’s old friend Matthew (Matt Craven) instills Caleb with a much needed dose of pragmatism.

Though Jim has long voiced disapproval of Caleb’s proposal to open a luxury fishing lodge that may bring in more money and keep the family business afloat, Caleb decides to take his fate into his own hands and finally strike out on his own. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

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May 20th at 7pm
WHO KILLED THE ELECTRIC CAR
In 1996, electric cars began to appear on roads all over California. They were quiet and fast, produced no exhaust and ran without gasoline. Ten years later, these cars were destroyed. It was among the fastest, most efficient production car ever built. It ran on electricity, produced no emissions and catapulted American technology to the forefront of the automotive industry.

The lucky few who drove it never wanted to give it up. So why did General Motors crush its fleet of EV-1 electric vehicles in the Arizona desert? Who killed the electric car? chronicles the life and mysterious death of the EV-1; examining the cultural and economic ripple effects caused by its conception and how they reverberated through the halls of government and big business.

Every Saturday Night
Live Jazz and Dining
The Relais Restaurant in the historic Auberge Knowlton is presenting wonderful live Jazz music every Saturday night from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.

Come and enjoy a delicious meal or just a glass of wine with friends while listening to some young and talented Jazz musicians playing the classics of Jazz from the 1940’s and beyond. More information

May 2nd – 4th
Barry Dryball Painting Exhibition
Exposition includes works by Dyball and his students. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Centennial Building, B.C.H.S. Museum, 130 Lakeside Rd. Info: (450) 243-6782

May 4
Country Chic: A Fashion Show The 6th annual luncheon show featuring the boutiques of Knowlton ~ spring & summer fashion for women and men. Boutiques featured include Clementine à la Campagne, Elle Diva, Jones New York, Ma Bille, Jodi Mallinson, Paddies,Rococo, Sandila, Woolrich, Zen Den. Door prizes. Presented by the Restaurant-Bistro Le Relais, 286, Knowlton Rd. Reservations required: 450-242-2232. Read More

May 16th – 18th
Antique Show & Sale
Quality dealers present their wares at Centre Lac Brome, 270 Victoria Street. Proceeds to the Brome County Historical Society. Gala opening night, Friday; Show open Saturday & Sunday. Info: 450-243-6782

May 17th
Trash & Treasure Sale
Come and find some interesting items from the Theatre Lac Brome. They will be selling a variety of curios including: Props, costumes, furniture, etc, from Theatre Lac Brome. Starting at 9 a.m. Arts Knowlton, 9 Mont-Echo.

May 17th
Brome County Historical Museum Opens
Come and visit the museum on the grand opening and see a wonderful collection of artifacts from Knowlton and our Victorian Heritage. Don’t forget to come and see the original World War 1 bi-plane! This original Fokker aircraft is unique in the world and we are lucky to have it right here in Brome Lake!
The Museum is on the corner of Lakeside and Victoria right beside City Hall. Enjoy one of the finest country museums in the province.
Info: 450-243-6782

May 20th – June 3rd
Wedding Dress Exhibit
This exposition features display of wedding dresses from the past to the present. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Centennial Building, B.C.H.S. Museum, 130 Lakeside Rd. Info: (450) 243-6782

May 24th
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
MS Branch 2000 is proud to be part of The Lac Brome Region offering support to folks with Multiple Sclerosis and their families. Multiple Slerosis is a vicious disease of the immune system. You can’t do it alone.You don’t have to. Let’s get together. This is the first of our monthly meetings.

The MS Branch 2000 is not part of the MS Society. They are local making a difference with direct help until a cure is found.

Contact: Lee Aulis (president) at 819-823-7167.

**footnote** Your MS Walk a thon June 7th at the Knowlton Acadamy all proceeds raised helps directly here those in the immediate need. Therapy -Meds etc.

May 31st
Giant Garage Sale
The annual garage sale brings together the finest collection of second-hand, gently-used, treasures and junque from all over Brome Lake. While there has been some concern over allowing garage sales in Knowlton and even by-laws making garage sales illegal, iit seems that this big Yard Sale will always be held!
Trailer for contributions will be open on Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings on Victoria Street after the lst week in May – no books, clothing or appliances, please. Sponsored by the Lions Club at the Oddfellows Hall.
Knowlton Road. 8:00 a.m. ~ 2:00 p.m. Info: 450-242-2491

Throughout May
“Arts & Antiquities – A La Carte” is a newly-formed coop of some 20 creative entrepreneurs that see the village as their home as well as their way of life. Having rented a large space in the heart of the village at One Lakeside Road, the group of artists, artisans and antique dealers have set up a mini shopping center of individuality and creativity that has yet to be seen in the Eastern Townships. Group Believes in Knowlton’s Revival .

Knowlton has every possible amenity for visitors including a post office, library, restaurants with wifi service and about the friendliest people you will ever meet! Come and enjoy the Spring in Knowlton and take advantage of the open spaces and the local hospitality that is the specialty of Brome Lake!

Theatre, Art, Music & Literature

May 8th – 18th
Tomb With A View
Directed by Lucy McAuley.
A darkly-comedic who-dunnit thriller! Another fine production at the local theatre by The Knowlton Players.

In as sinister an old library as one is likely to come across, presided over by the portrait of a grim-faced, mad-eyed old man, a dusty lawyer reads a will (involving some millions of pounds) to an equally sinister family; one member of which has werewolf tendencies, another wanders around in a toga thinking that he is Julius Caesar, whilst a third is a gentle lady – who plants more than seeds in her flower-beds! By the third act there are more corpses than live members left in the cast.
Presented by The Knowlton Players at Arts Knowlton, 9 Mont-Echo. Information and reservations: 450-242-2510. Read More about This Production
May 9th – 11th
Pepler Paintings on Display
Painting Exhibition of Susan Pepler original new paintings from the collection: May Flowers. Opening Reception, Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Centennial Building, B.C.H.S. Museum, 130 Lakeside Rd. Info: (450) 243-6782
May 10th – 11th
Brome Beaux Arts
Concert featuring Quatuor Claudel. Romantic Era: Mendelssohn and Schubert. Presented by Brome Beaux Arts at the Old Brick Church, West Brome. Saturday: 8:00 p.m.; Sunday: 3:00 p.m. Admission is free. Information: (450) 263-2346

May 17th – 18th
Brome Beaux Arts
Concert featuring La Nef. Baroque Era: 17th Century Venetian Music. Presented by Brome Beaux Arts at the Old Brick Church, West Brome. Saturday: 8:00 p.m.; Sunday: 3:00 p.m. Admission is free. Information: (450) 263-2346

May 24th – 25th
Brome Beaux Arts
Concert featuring Quatuor Molinari. Contemporary Music: Schafer and Schnittke. Presented by Brome Beaux Arts at the Old Brick Church, West Brome. Saturday: 8:00 p.m.; Sunday: 3:00 p.m. Admission is free. Information: (450) 263-2346.

May 25th
Annual Harmony Band Spring Concert
The Knowlton Harmony Band performs its annual spring concert. Community Centre, 290 Victoria Street at 2:00 p.m.