“Inspiration is spread around the globe, across space and time, in the places we love and with the people of our past.” This quote introduces the Google Arts & Culture website and application to the online world. This online platform seeks to engage art lovers and historians by providing easy access to images and videos of artworks and cultural artifacts from … [Read more...] about Museum joins prestigious arts and culture online platform
Musical tells story of Niagara River and its local impact
Rollin’ Down the River is a musical look at the Niagara River, its history, and influence on the region. Performed by the Great Canadian Songbook Band, the online musical event was scheduled to be part of a fundraising effort put on by Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery in support of The Friends of Fort George and The Niagara Historical Society earlier this month. Unfortunately, … [Read more...] about Musical tells story of Niagara River and its local impact
Printmaking and other activities at the Pumphouse
“This course is for anyone who has even an inkling of interest in printmaking,” said Deedee Alexandre, one of the participants in this weekend’s Linocut Printmaking Workshop at the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre. The two-day introductory workshop taught the basics of linocut printmaking technique, as learners printed their own holiday cards. Over the weekend the four students … [Read more...] about Printmaking and other activities at the Pumphouse
Learning about wine, and an industry pioneer
I have been writing for The Local newspaper a little over a year now. I mostly cover events and write about the people of Niagara-on-the-Lake. I have the pleasure of attending a lot of the fun stuff that happens in town; whether it be historical, cultural, or even sometimes paranormal, although at this time, in the middle of a pandemic, there isn’t as much to cover. I have, … [Read more...] about Learning about wine, and an industry pioneer
We’ll Meet Again recognizes Remembrance Day
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum will be hosting their seventh annual Remembrance Day performance on Nov. 11, a concert of wartime readings and songs commemorating the First and Second World Wars. This year it will be a virtual concert, rather than a live performance by Shaw Festival performers at the museum as in the past.The performance has been recorded on video and will be … [Read more...] about We’ll Meet Again recognizes Remembrance Day