"Their shared dreams rise and fall, worn down by circumstances caused by a multitude of factors. These include the onset of the Great Depression, economic uncertainty, job losses and racism," writes Penny-Lynn Cookson.
The end is near for the Shaw Festival’s Spiegeltent in Niagara-on-the-Lake, with its final show scheduled for Sept. 28. After that, it'll be returning to its original home in Belgium.
Other highlights include the Broadway musical “Funny Girl,” opening April 24 at the Festival Theatre under the direction of Eda Holmes, and the farce “One for the Pot,” directed by Chris Abraham and set to premiere May 27.
Betty & Jane
Plunger Patrol
While patrolling along the Niagara Parkway we happened upon a lovely winery called Two Sisters.
This scenic establishment is nestled into the Niagara Escarpment...
Collin Goodine
Special to The Lake Report
Whether they are Swedish, sweet and sour, teriyaki, Italian, pork, beef, turkey or chicken – meatballs are always a crowd pleaser....
Graham McMillan
Special to The Lake Report
How much “stuff” do you own? You’ve probably never done an inventory, but you know it’s a lot.
Nature abhors...
Collin Goodine
Special to The Lake Report
This Valentine's Day surprise your loved one with a classic French cookie. With the time, effect and patience these...
Sharon Frayne
NOTL Writers’ Circle
Some still call it the greatest fight in the history of boxing. Muhammad Ali called it the “Thrilla in Manila” when he defeated...
Terry MacDonald
Special to The Lake Report
This will be a holiday to remember.
On Tuesday, Jan. 28, on an otherwise peaceful, sunny day here on Grand...
RiverBrink Art Studio hosted its second Portraits in Watercolour course on Saturday, giving NOTL residents a chance to hone their painting skills.
Instructor Peter Malaguti...
Willow Cakes and Pastries Cafe
242 Mary St., NOTL
Although this is Willow’s first review, this is not its first Golden Plunger Award. It made our list...
Jaclyn Willms
Special to The Lake Report
Your core is the foundation of all your movement — your body’s power, stability and strength comes from your...
Don Cameron
Special to The Lake Report
The most challenging thing after finding a parking spot in Trieste was getting out of it.
Most of this Italian...
This is the final of three parts. The whole story can be found online at www.niagaranow.com under “featured columns.”
Richard West
NOTL Writers’ Circle ...
Graham McMillan
Special to The Lake Report
Welcome to Prague (again).
Well there’s travelling and then there’s travelling. The former is ticking off the sights, sipping cappuccino...
Collin Goodine
Special to The Lake Report
As a child growing up in a French-Canadian home, with my parents originally from the east coast, Grandma’s pickled...
This is the second of three parts.
Richard West
NOTL Writers’ Circle
There were six children in our family. I was the youngest, 10 years younger than my brother...
The news has been full of tragedy and war-mongering in Iran lately. This story from NOTL residents Pam and Nick Cannon's trip to Iran in April 2018 shows...
Victoria Gilbert
Special to The Lake Report
Three Niagara-on-the-Lake producers were asked about their favourite icewine and food combos and although their icewines were as different...
