{"product_id":"arb-expo-2026-friday-night-music-among-the-trees","title":"Arb Expo 2026 - Friday Night Music Among the Trees","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003eJoin us for The Arb Expo Kick-off Event on Friday, September 11, 2026 , 6:30 - 8 PM at The Arboretum featuring music by Canadian singer-songwriter Katherine Wheatley.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003eEnjoy a special sunset evening surrounded by nature with live music, snacks and beverages, a raffle, and an exclusive opportunity to preview the plant sale ahead of the Arb Expo: Tree Day + Plant Sale on Saturday.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003eTickets include the opportunity to purchase\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eone\u003c\/b\u003e plant ahead of the plant sale.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003eTickets: $20 or PWYC\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003eAbout Katherine Wheatley\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003eIt has been 35 years since Katherine Wheatley sold her first four-song cassette, gave her first radio interview, and performed at her first folk festival. Since then, she has appeared in duos, trios, and bands across Canada, the United States, and Europe. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003eAs a musician and adventure guide in Antarctica and the Arctic, Katherine learned more than 400 cover songs while becoming well acquainted with the habits of whales, penguins, polar bears, and even icebergs.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003eToday, she tours as a solo artist, with the duo\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eWendell and Wheat\u003c\/i\u003e, and with the trio\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBoreal\u003c\/i\u003e, which was nominated for three 2026 Canadian Folk Music Awards. Alongside Jane Lewis, Katherine also leads regular choirs and co-directs the twice-yearly\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eWomen's Music Weekend\u003c\/i\u003e retreat in Guelph. Known for her deep, earthy voice and expressive guitar work, Katherine creates music rich in rhythm, warmth, colour, and melody.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“An absolutely transcendent concert…she exudes sheer kindness and love. Blessedly, refreshingly, a truly Canadian original.” — CHRONICLE JOURNAL, Thunder Bay, ON\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003eVideos: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BackyardConcertsGuelph\/videos\/703079010388720\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" id=\"OWA1b436343-bfab-d63f-d81c-8171468be77a\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BackyardConcertsGuelph\/videos\/703079010388720\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eTie My Little Shoes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9MjQjmNeWT0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" id=\"OWA3076fd97-0398-d47a-1f1a-43e5463dd311\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9MjQjmNeWT0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eKatherine Wheatley's Hallelujah\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=AOYFObousZw\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" id=\"OWA5cb46bc7-7aff-66f3-1a43-df11e6164a31\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=AOYFObousZw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eWater Moves Me\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWebsite: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/katherinewheatley.com\/bio.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" id=\"OWAb2c605d8-2796-01a2-592e-f5889e80aff7\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/katherinewheatley.com\/bio.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu\u003ehttps:\/\/katherinewheatley.com\/bio.html\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease present your order confirmation at the door of the event to confirm your registration.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003ePlease note that tickets are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003enon-refundable.\u003c\/u\u003e Tickets will be available until sold out or until the night of the event.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arboreteum Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53707742937388,"sku":"FArbExpo2026","price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/8976\/0812\/files\/47939da7-93f7-47da-aade-82f568013af4.jpg?v=1787239110","url":"https:\/\/uogarboretumshop.ca\/products\/arb-expo-2026-friday-night-music-among-the-trees","provider":"Arboretum Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}