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Terry Kozachenko’s latest song, released Tuesday, is a tribute to a friend. But beyond that, it’s also a paean to friendship in general, and a cautionary reminder to the listener to stop putting off what needs to be said until it’s too late to say it.  To A Friend premiered this week on Kozachenko’s YouTube channel (Terry K 3TL). The stunning video was shot and produced … [Read more...] about Local musician previews video about friendship

Heading into season number 60 in 2022, the Shaw Festival has announced a line-up full of favourites, timeless classics and new works for the milestone year.  “We have a lot to celebrate as we look forward to our diamond anniversary season,” said artistic director Tim Carroll in an Oct. 6 press release. “In what might be our most ambitious program ever, we intend to show … [Read more...] about Shaw Festival announces its 2022 season

Music Niagara Festival’s founder and artistic director Atis Bankas prefers a tall glass filled with a dark stout to be served with his Brahms this month.  Unfortunately for Bankas, the Foreign Exchange Stout might not be on the menu this Thursday, Oct. 14 at the live taping of the Brahms Oktoberfest concert at Queen Street’s Exchange Brewery.  There, … [Read more...] about Music Niagara’s Oktoberfest celebrates Brahms

Cindy Carter’s houses are for sale. And a few of her shops, restaurants, and even a live-in pumpkin.  They are all part of a miniature world filling a 264-square foot room in her Old Town home.  Every corner is filled with dioramas of both real life and fantasy. Three- and four-storey dollhouses sit in the centre, each room depicting everyday life from days long … [Read more...] about Local artist downsizing her world of miniatures

Whitney Fowler’s new musical persona is a way for her to step away from herself in a positive way.  Promising “songs for you, songs for your kids and mostly songs for the kid in you,” the artist formerly known as Whitney Pea announced Sept. 11 via Facebook that she will now perform as Singing Hen. “In order to gain a broader freedom with my creativity,” she says from … [Read more...] about Whitney Pea becomes Singing Hen, recording kids’ songs