Culture

As Ontario remains under a province-wide emergency and stay-at-home order, the Shaw Festival is now forced to delay the start of the 2021 season to early July. In keeping with the commitment to presenting the current playbill in the safest way possible for both audience and company members, early performances of Charley’s Aunt and the full run of The Devil’s Disciple will … [Read more...] about Shaw moves to outdoor venues with first July performances

Welcome to Auchterlonie on Astrology, a look at the week of April 29, through May 5 including the third quarter Moon in Aquarius on Tuesday, May 3. On my podcast you can also find out how to obtain your own personal birth chart including a forecast for the year ahead.  The podcast is at www.auchterlonieonastrology.ca. Now, the week ahead:  Thursday, April 29: … [Read more...] about Auchterlonie on Astrology

After close to 30 years entertaining on cruise ships, Ed Kelly is hanging out his shingle as Niagara’s Piano Man.  The 49-year-old and his wife Claudia bought a home in the McNab area last April, and have been using the time ashore to make necessary renovations. When he’s not swinging a hammer, though, Kelly has been honing his craft, adding to his repertoire of close … [Read more...] about Ed Kelly, Niagara’s own Piano Man

The TD Niagara Jazz Festival continues its 2021 season Friday, April 30 with its celebration of International Jazz Day. In keeping with the “International” theme, executive director/artistic producer Juliet Dunn has lined up talent from Holland (by way of Cuba), the U.S. and just down the QEW in Hamilton (via St. Catharines) for an eclectic and varied survey entitled … [Read more...] about Festival offers International Jazz Day concert

Juno Award winning Canadian guitarist Jesse Cook kicks off the 2021 Bravo Niagara! Festival of the Arts Amplified Membership series this Friday, April 23. It’s the first in a series of six world class musical evenings presented virtually by the local non-profit organization.  For a $100 fee, members will get exclusive access to virtual concerts, meet-and-greets, … [Read more...] about Bravo Niagara! presents ‘dream roster of artists’