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Veteran documentarian turns to memoir after decades behind the camera

Shelley Saywell, considered one of Canada’s foremost documentary filmmakers, is the author of a recently published best-selling memoir, "If Only Love: A Memoir of Second Chances."

Take in the beauty of Italy, on display at new art gallery

"From Italy With Love," a new exhibition at Il Gelato di Carlotta, showcases the creations of artists who took part in artist and instructor Sandra Iafrate's painting workshops throughout Italy. 

Artist brings longings for Scotland to Niagara Pumphouse

The exhibition, called "Cianalas," takes its name from a Scottish Gaelic word meaning a deep longing for a place or a strong sense of belonging to one. It runs until April 25 in the Joyner Gallery.

‘Looking for meaning’: Legion record show keeps vinyls spinning in NOTL

The show is deliberately kept affordable. Every record is priced at $20 or under, a contrast to larger shows where inventory can range from a dollar to several thousand.

Shaw Festival sees another record-breaking year in 2025, despite dip in ticket sales

Last year's operating revenue of $39.5 million is $500,000 higher than 2024's revenue, topping it as the Shaw's largest operating revenue to date. 2025, however, saw a dip in the Shaw's operating profits.

Arts: With grandson off to Julliard, NOTL family seeks help with tuition

Dancer Ryan Sherk one of just 20 students selected for prestigious program   Dance phenom Ryan Sherk has one tenacious grandmother in his corner. Ryan, 18, has...

Free ‘Sweet Songs of Summer’ concerts featured at Cherry Festival

When celebrated soloist Melissa-Marie Shriner takes to the dais for two free concerts at the St. Mark’s Cherry Festival, on Saturday, July 8, she...

Arts: ‘What Lies Below’ transports Pumphouse patrons under the sea

Travel to fathoms below without stepping off of dry land.  On Sunday afternoon, the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre welcomed JudyBlue Anderson’s new exhibit titled “What...

Arts: Books at the Barn returns to NOTL June 17

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Writers’ Circle will again be showcasing local authors’ books on the weekend of the St. Andrew’s Strawberry Festival on June 17.  Books...

Yellow Door holds open auditions for fall musical ‘Newsies’

From Disney to Broadway, and now to Niagara-on-the-Lake: the Yellow Door Theatre Project is holding auditions for the fall production of "Newsies." Auditions will be...

NOTL Arts Collective hosts latest exhibit at Château des Charmes winery

Coming soon to Niagara-on-the-Lake: a sensory experience for your eyes, your taste buds and your imagination. A collective of artists from Niagara-on-the-Lake is hosting a...

Arts: Trees and botanicals featured in artist’s ‘Beauty and Resilience’ exhibit

The work of artist Petra Zantingh is on exhibit at the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre for the month of May. The exhibit, "Beauty and Resilience"...

Arts: Rotary donation helps fund Pumphouse program for kids

Aimee Medina Special to The Lake Report With the school ending soon, most families have started planning activities that can provide memorable and educational experiences for...

Dizzy & Fay spread their love for jazz at Niagara festival fundraiser

Niagara-on-the-Lake is a welcome getaway from the city for many – and earlier this month, that certainly includes jazz duo Dizzy & Fay. “As soon...

Arts: SRCvinyl is NOTL’s hidden musical gem

Tucked away inside Limited Distillery on Henegan Road, SRCvinyl is a somewhat unknown gem of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Featuring a wide range of genres including soundtracks and...

Hare Wine Co. is ‘perfect match’ for Twilight Jazz & Blue Series

At the Twilight Jazz & Blues Series, it may be the musicians who play the tunes, but in a way, the star is the...

Arts: Spring choral concert warms St. Mark’s Church

The Edison Singers are returning to Niagara-on-the-Lake after a three-year pause. Recognized as one of the finest chamber choirs in Canada, the Edison Singers are...

Jackson-Triggs concert series returns, extended to September

The Jackson-Triggs Concert Series is back again this summer, with headliners such as Jann Arden, Serena Ryder, Charlotte Cardin and more coming to Niagara-on-the-Lake...

Arts: NOTL author’s crime novel shortlisted for major award

Niagara-on-the-Lake author Terry Davis will be at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Library on Wednesday, May 3, to sign copies of his novel, "The Pale Horse," which...

Arts: Willowbank celebrates graduation of class of 2023

John Scott Special to The Lake Report Sunlight streamed into Bright Parlour in the mansion at the Willowbank Estate on Thursday, April 6, heralding a special...

Gaio performance rocks NOTL Legion

Ryan Gaio wanted local music in Niagara-on-the-Lake and that’s exactly what he brought to the Legion on Saturday. And people were there for it —...

Arts: Jazz Collective launches series at Hare Winery

The Canadian Jazz Collective is kicking off the latest edition of the TD Niagara Jazz Festival's Twilight Jazz & Blues Series at the Hare...

Arts: Shaw Shivaree features some ‘money-can’t-buy’ auction items

Annual fundraiser on April 15 helps kick off festival's season   Arlyn Levy Special to The Lake Report Seven years ago, Chris Semple attended her first Shaw Shivaree...

Arts: Huge turnout for NOTL author’s book launch

Author Diane Martin was in awe of all the people who showed up at the NOTL Community Centre to support the launch of her...

Eye for Art: Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, ‘The Roses of Heliogabalus’

Are you ready to party? As we hesitantly crawl out from the constraints of our restricted social lives of the past three years, one example...

Arts: Music festival competition returns to NOTL

This year’s Niagara Festival of the Performing Arts is returning to St. Davids-Queenston United Church and the Yellow Door Theatre in Virgil with the introduction...

Arts: TD Niagara Jazz Fest wins top 100 award

The TD Niagara Jazz Festival has been a staple in Niagara-on-the-Lake for a decade and it is no stranger to accolades. After winning Festivals and...

Arts: Art & Blooms returns to RiverBrink

RiverBrink Art Museum and the Garden Club of Niagara are partnering for Art & Blooms 2023, their third joint venture.   On display at RiverBrink in...

Arts: ‘Lines in Nature’ featured in solo Pumphouse exhibit

Aimee Medina Special to The Lake Report The works of Kimberley Laspa will be featured in an upcoming solo exhibit titled "Lines in Nature" in the...

Arts: Drag performers earn ovations at Ironwood

Queens and Ciders show welcomed warmly, unlike protests earlier in Welland   Drag performers got a much different welcome in Niagara-on-the-Lake than a similar show received in...

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