“As someone who used to oversee Indigenous exhibitions and programs at the Smithsonian Institution, I can state with a high degree of confidence that what we’ve created here in the Niagara region is unparalleled,” says Tim Johnson, artistic producer of this weekend’s upcoming fourth annual Celebration of Nations. This celebration is presented by FirstOntario Performing Arts … [Read more...] about Celebration of Nations offers Indigenous arts and culture
The Material and Mystical to appear at Pumphouse
Artist Marilyn Cochrane has been moving in the realm of The Material and the Mystical as she prepares for her solo gallery showing at the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre. “It is almost a two-year process for me to complete my complex artwork for a solo exhibition, and this will mark the second solo show that I have had at the Pumphouse since moving to NOTL five years ago … [Read more...] about The Material and Mystical to appear at Pumphouse
Museum walking tour shares town history
There is always a feeling you get from being in a physical place where something significant happened. We can read about history in books, participate on line chats or presentations but there is something distinct about being in the actual site where an event took place, where you can soak up the atmosphere. We long to feel the history of a place, imagine what it was like in … [Read more...] about Museum walking tour shares town history
Local writer, producer shares NOTL gossip and scandal
Everybody loves good gossip and a scandalous story, whether we like to admit it or not. Scientific research into our psychology has suggested that humans love to gossip and gossip has many functions, one of which is to promote cultural learning. In the 2004 issue (Vol. 8) of the Review of General Psychology, three researchers, Baumeister, Vohs and Zhang, wrote a paper named … [Read more...] about Local writer, producer shares NOTL gossip and scandal
Ravine patio a safe, welcoming experience
Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery patio opened during Phase 2 of the Province’s reopening program, delayed to ensure the safest protocols were in place to ensure a comfort level for staff and customers, says owner Paul Harber. Guests are welcomed under a large tent, and even once the Province entered Stage 3, the restaurant remained closed. The tent was used last summer as a … [Read more...] about Ravine patio a safe, welcoming experience