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Mike Balsom

Local cinematographer working for top musicians

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Adam Vollick at Pukaskwa National Park in Heron Bay, Ont. this summer. (Photo supplied) Heron Bay, ON. this summer.  (Joe Lapinski)
Adam CK Vollick can’t explain it. He posits “it’s a combination of work ethic and stupidity.” He adds that he’s a “good hang, who doesn’t get weirded out about the stature” of the people with whom he works.  The … [Read more...] about Local cinematographer working for top musicians

Local chef provides dinners to Snow Globe Soirees

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Snow Globe Soirees set up by Niagara Falls offer an unusual dining experience. (Mike Balsom)
Ryan Crawford of Backhouse Restaurant will be supplying the menu for one of the most unique Niagara dining experiences this weekend.  Sponsored by the Niagara Icewine Festival, in partnership with the Niagara Parks Commission, Crawford and his staff … [Read more...] about Local chef provides dinners to Snow Globe Soirees

Bravo Niagara! presents Kurt Elling in concert Feb. 14

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Kurt Elling (Photo supplied) Niagara residents will have the rare chance to catch a live performance from one of the world’s most renowned jazz vocalists next week. Bravo Niagara! brings Grammy Award winner Kurt Elling to the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre in St. Catharines Feb. 14.  The concert is being billed as A Century of Heroes. Elling and his ace band — Stu … [Read more...] about Bravo Niagara! presents Kurt Elling in concert Feb. 14