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Shaw review: A thoughtful ‘Heartbreak House’ that never fully catches fire

"'Heartbreak House' is a profound examination of generational change, of dreams and ambitions shattered by war, of industry and government overturning social programs in favour of exploitation," writes Penny-Lynn Cookson.

Enjoy live music at Band in the Barn, returning July 31

The midsummer fundraiser will feature live music by Gumbo Stew, food from PigOut Niagara, beer and wine from Bella Terra Vineyards, Konzelmann Estate Winery and the Exchange Brewery, a live auction and dancing among the vines.

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.

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.

Horoscope: Dreams can heal old wounds and relationships can improve

This week we see a lineup of five objects in Capricorn that lasts for days. And a new moon, this time in Pisces. Thursday, Feb....

Wine Thang –Three methods of producing a Rose

NOTE italics and bold below:   The staff of Ravine Winery share their expertise and offer a brief explanation about an aspect of wine in this...

Horoscope: Week has a stressful start but a passionate finish

This coming week we have Valentine’s Day on Monday and a sexy Venus and Mars conjunction two days later. Thursday, Feb. 10: Stress, stress and...

Horoscope: Memories of a plane crash and ‘the day the music died’

This week we see the first quarter moon in Taurus. And Mercury goes direct. Thursday, Feb. 3: Here on the east coast of North America,...

Horoscope: As January ends, there is light at the end of the tunnel

This week we see a new moon in Aquarius and Venus turning direct. Thursday, Jan. 27: As the moon moves from secretive Scorpio into clairvoyant...

Horoscope: Next week brings intense, all-consuming behaviour

This week, we see the sun conjunct Mercury while both Mercury and Mars enter Capricorn. Thursday, Jan. 20: Just before the moon leaves Leo and...

Horoscope: Monday’s full moon helps make everything clear

Thursday, Jan. 13: A flexible moon in Gemini gets a boost from Jupiter in Pisces. It’s a gift that comes with strings attached. Regardless,...

Horoscope: Now’s the time to understand what’s really important

This week we see Venus conjunct the sun in Capricorn and Mercury turning retrograde. Thursday, Jan. 6: Mercury in Capricorn connects with Neptune in Pisces,...

Horoscope: Powerful energies, emotions and healing are in the offing

This week we see a full moon in Gemini, Venus turns retrograde, Chiron turns direct and the sun enters Capricorn. Thursday, Dec. 16: For the first...

Horoscope: New moon in Sagittarius and total eclipse on horizon

This week we see the new moon in Sagittarius with a total solar eclipse in the early morning of Saturday, Dec. 4. Thursday, Dec. 2:...

Writers Circle showcases NOTL authors in’Books at the Barn’ onDec. 4

Paul Masson Special to The Lake Report Book lovers can meet local authors and buy books for Christmas at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Writers’ Circle book fair. The Dec. 4...

Horoscope: All that hard work could finally pay off

This week we see Mercury and the sun together in Sagittarius. Thursday, Nov. 25: Between Nov. 23 and 25, the sun and then Mercury line up with...

Pumphouse’s annual art sale returns Dec. 2-4

The Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre is gearing up for its art sale Dec. 2 to 4, which will feature more than 300 works — from...

Horoscope: Sagittarius fills us with hope and anticipation

This week we have the full moon in Taurus and then the sun and Mercury entering Sagittarius. Thursday, Nov. 18: Mercury in Scorpio in perfect harmony...

NOTL writer’s detective trilogy debuts at book fair

Paul Masson Special to The Lake Report I recently published a collection of three detective novels, "The ABC Files," which have as protagonists a retired judge, Hamish...

Concert kicks off countdown to summer games

Canadian music stars Tim Hicks, Loverboy, Poesy and Jeremie Albino will headline a concert Jan. 20 to kick off the countdown to the 2022 Canada Summer...

Horoscope: Saturday could bring some surprises

Expect a quarter moon in Aquarius and more from Uranus as a week of sweet surprises gets underway. Thursday, Nov. 11: At 7:45 this morning, the...

Shaw Guild donates $35,000 to festival

The Shaw Guild continues to be an ardent supporter of Shaw Festival and on Nov. 1 Allan Walker, president of the guild, presented Tim Jennings,...

Horoscope: Relationships sparkle and simmer starting Saturday

This week, we see the new moon in Scorpio and Mercury entering Scorpio. Thursday, Nov. 4: A walking contradiction it is to say "today we...

Horoscope: Patience and honesty might keep you sane

This week we see the third quarter moon in Leo and Mars move from balancing Libra into powerful Scorpio. Thursday, Oct. 28: Things get better...

Ravine hosts top Canadian talent for concert series

Ravine Vineyard in St. Davids is launching series of six monthly indoor concerts featuring some top Canadian musicians. The shows, to be staged in the winery's...

Looking to the Stars: Scorpio season brings renewal and transformation

This week we see the sun move from balancing, lawyer-like Libra into mysterious, transforming Scorpio. Thursday, Oct. 21: A stressful, challenging day with at least...

Horoscope: A chance to get it right and find our purpose

This week, we see both Jupiter and Mercury turn from retrograde to direct motion and we get a full moon in Aries as well. Thursday,...

Looking to the Stars: Time for a new, improved and healthier you

This week, Venus enters Sagittarius, Mercury and Mars connect in Libra and retrograde Saturn turns direct. Thursday, Oct. 7: Venus is hurtling through space and...

Horoscope: A lingering stalemate might not soon be resolved

This week is bookended by Jupiter with a financial gift on Thursday and a new moon in Libra on Wednesday. Thursday, Sept. 30: Drifting, aimless...

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