Upcoming Events

We are delighted to announce our schedule of events beginning in September. We are endeavouring to offer a wide range of performances, from classical music to folk music and theatrical shows featuring one or more actors, to comedy/musical acts, etc. We aim to mix some of these performances with fundraising dinners, pub nights, wine and cheese socials and other different and interesting combinations!

We would like to announce the launching of two music series:

• Naylor's Studio Series: - These performances will be held at DACS' Headquarters (369 Main Street, Deseronto) and will follow a coffee house style of entertainment, with some events featuring food and beverages. This venue can comfortably hold up to 50 people and has a very cozy ambiance. Many of the smaller musical groups will perform here.
• St. Mark's Hall Series: - These performances will be less frequent but are selected for the larger acoustical space with potential for an audience of up to 125 people. Certain of our classical concerts will be held here.

Past Events

Opening Celebration - May 27, 2005

DACS was honoured to host MPP Ernie Parsons and MP Daryl Kramp, along with Deseronto Mayor Clarence Zieman, to help us celebrate the purchase of Naylor's Theatre as well at the official opening of our DACS Headquarter at 369 Main Street. Approximately 75 people were in attendance.

DACS Annual Christmas Raffle

Autumn Wine

A fundraising effort for the restoration of historic Naylor's Theatre
Featuring, from Bloomfield, Ontario, Black Prince Winery

This event was a huge success with over 50 people in attendance! Eight door prizes were given out, including a $35 gift certificate from The Smiling Wilderness Restaurant in Napanee (thanks to Theo and Penny Nibourg), a Kelsey's Gift Certificate and hand-made chocolate treats by Francis Smith of Deseronto, to name a few.

Total funds raised were $1,230.

July 3, 2004 - First Official Tour of Naylor's Theatre (during the Deseronto Waterfront Festival).

July 29, 2004 - First Public Meeting

October 2, 2004 - Indoor Yard Sale held at the Lion's Hall Deseronto - funds raised = $1,123

October 16, 2004 - First Raffle where we gave away 6 Founding Benefactors (valued at $450 each); proceeds = $1,550

November 21, 2004 - Auction held at Deseronto Lion's Hall; proceeds = $4,669.50

December 11, 2004 - Christmas Raffle (Tyendinaga Computers donated a 54" HDTV); 2nd prize was a computer also from Tyendinaga and 3rd prize a DVD player. Proceeds raised = $3,440.90