Culture

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum’s virtual lecture series continues next week with an exploration of the museum’s extensive War of 1812 collection. Sarah Kaufman, managing director and curator, presented the first part of her lecture, Opening the Curator’s Treasure Chest, in February, when she enthusiastically showed off some of her favourite pieces from the collection. That … [Read more...] about Museum presents chest of War of 1812 artifacts

Jazz pianist Robi Botos invited the crowd at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre Friday night to go on a journey with him and his trio.  By the end of the almost two-hour set, the gathering of 225 was enlightened, entertained, and left feeling fortunate for having participated in a coming out of sorts for the talented Hungarian-Canadian. For the third instalment … [Read more...] about Botos trio and guest vocalist bring audience to its feet

A full house at 100 per cent capacity welcomed the holiday season at the Shaw Festival Theatre Saturday night.  Executive Director and CEO Tim Jennings could barely contain his excitement as he stepped from the wings and looked up at the packed house of masked theatre-goers awaiting the start of the classic Irving Berlin musical Holiday Inn.  The applause that … [Read more...] about Holiday Inn music enthralling, choreography show-stopping

The Friends of Fort George, the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum, and Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery are offering a special History in the Vineyard (at home) fundraiser. “After a busy summer, we are very excited to be back at Ravine for another great gourmet dinner and history event” says Tony Chisholm, president of the Friends of Fort George. “Included with the dinner will be a … [Read more...] about History in the Vineyard offers at-home dinner

Artist Anick Fernandez was pleased to be able to explain her creative process and share her work at the opening reception to her exhibition, Migrations, Frontiers and Territories, Sunday at the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre.  “In my creative process, I first find something that moves me, because I cannot expect someone to be moved if I am not moved by something,” … [Read more...] about Pumphouse presents Migrations, Frontiers and Territories