Arts

Gordon Lightfoot’s nephew brings his uncle’s songs to St. Mark’s

More than three years after Gordon Lightfoot's death, his music filled St. Mark's Anglican Church as a sold-out audience gathered to celebrate the Canadian icon through the voices and instruments of musicians who knew him.

Shaw review: Savour the vigorous comedy of ‘One for the Pot’

More than 40 years after the debut of this British farce on the Shaw Festival stage, "One for the Pot" returns with excellent performances that contain the elements needed to make this for-the-masses comedy a laugh riot, writes Penny-Lynn Cookson.

Calling all corks: Why this NOTLer is giving wine corks a second life

Sal Fasullo, a retail team member at Peller Estates, says he wanted to do something with the corks the winery was throwing away every day. "I started to collect them," he says. "Suddenly, I had more corks than I knew what to do with."

Three years after fleeing abuse, NOTL singer shares story through new song

With the trial of her accused abuser behind her, singer-songwriter Catherine Leniarsky is sharing a piece of what she's been through in her new song, "House of Cards."

Shaw review: A celebration of golf’s past — and Broadway’s best

"Matters of etiquette, rules and styles of play inform. To Wodehouse, the only way to really find a true character is to play golf with him," writes Penny-Lynn Cookson.

Arts: Wood sculptures bring artist Gail Hawkins full circle

'Abstract, whimsical' pieces featured in show at NOTL gallery   When Gail Hawkins was 11, her father gave her a toolbox as a lesson in independence. And...

Eye for Art: ‘The Third of May 1808′

Armies invade. Citizens suffer. Death and destruction follow. It is an ongoing cycle through history, including the present. In 1807, Spain made an alliance with Napoleon...

Arts: Bits of NOTL inspire Pisano’s ‘Finding Camelot’ exhibition at Ironwood

Artist Filomena Pisano is showcasing her love and admiration for Niagara-on-the-Lake on Sunday at the opening of a month-long solo art show entitled “Finding...

Eye for Art: Diego Velásquez, ‘Las Meninas’

EYE FOR ART #45 – Diego Velásquez, "Las Meninas," 1656, Oil on canvas, Museo del Prado, Madrid   The social media world in which we live...

Arts: Pumphouse exhibits landscapes of E. Robert Ross

The Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre is presenting the paintings of landscape artist E. Robert Ross in its Joyner Gallery for the month of October. The...

Willowbank celebrates 15 years of heritage restoration

John Scott Special to The Lake Report Queenston's Willowbank School of Restoration Arts last week celebrated 15 years of providing excellence in education to those studying...

Three artists chosen for latest hydro box beautification project

Three Niagara artists have been named winners in this year’s hydro box beautification competition.   This year’s theme was honouring Canada’s military history and the submissions...

Eye for Art: ‘Luncheon of the Boating Party’

  EYE FOR ART #44 – Pierre-Auguste Renoir, "Luncheon of the Boating Party," 1881, oil on canvas, the Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C.   Has there ever been...

Arts: Music Niagara wraps up season with weekend concerts

As its summer season winds down, Music Niagara is hosting two concerts at St. Mark's Church in Niagara-on-the-Lake this weekend. Heather Bambrick and her quintet perform...

Eye for Art: Ryerson sunsets and Monet

One of the major joys of this splendid summer in "our town" has been watching the spectacular sunsets at Ryerson Park. Every night has...

Arts: Family is focus for ‘Labour of Love’ exhibit at RiverBrink

Debra Antoncic Special to The Lake Report If you are looking for a special outing this summer, make time for a visit to RiverBrink Art Museum...

RiverBrink names new board chair and directors

Colin Brezicki Special to The Lake Report Linda Fritz, a Queenston writer, researcher and retired university librarian is the new chair of the board of RiverBrink Art...

Eye for Art: ‘The Treachery of Images’

René Magritte (1898-1967) was a Belgian surrealist famous for thought-provoking images that juxtaposed ordinary objects in strange and puzzling ways that defied the viewers’...

Pumphouse presents ‘Allegories,’ a solo exhibit by NOTL artist Lynne Gaetz

Niagara-on-the-Lake artist Lynne Gaetz is showcasing her paintings and mixed media works in a solo exhibition at Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre in August. The artworks...

Niagara Symphony’s ‘Pops in Crops’ a hit in NOTL

"Pops in the Crops" attracted more than 100 people and raised over $10,000 for the Niagara Symphony Orchestra on Friday evening. Guests, hosted by Lauren...

Exploring Photos with the NOTL Museum: The Negro Burial Ground 1831-1878

This week’s image is not one from our collection. Unfortunately, there are no images of the former Baptist Church nor the cemetery during its...

Arts: Pumphouse in July rocks with exhibitions and Canada Day activities

Things are hopping at the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre, with exhibitions and events throughout July. The community art hub of the community will be bustling with...

Writers’ Circle authors return with Books at the Barn

Paul Masson Special to The Lake Report The NOTL Writers’ Circle is holding another book fair and chance for visitors to meet some of the authors...

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