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Residents of the Shaw’s Artists’ Village talk life in new home

The Artists' Village's residences for actors and other peformers with the Shaw Festival opened in February. The apartments have been nearly full since April.

Shaw review: Exploring the enchanting and diverse world of puppets

A fascination that likely began when humans first created shadow images on caves in ancient times, puppets have survived millenniums as a storytelling device popular around the world, writes Penny-Lynn Cookson.

Shaw’s Artists’ Village opens its doors in Niagara-on-the-Lake

The Shaw Festival is celebrating the opening of a campus that will house dozens of performers who put on the theatre company's productions, plus education and outreach programs.

Nostalgia meets gallows humour in this comedy tour, coming to NOTL on Aug. 20

Comedian Eric Johnston is set to stop in NOTL this Thursday as part of his "Son of a Bull" comedy tour, which sees him getting candid about addiction in the family, mental health and being the son of a professional wrestler.

Shaw review: Once maligned, author Edna Ferber shines again

"She sought unusual locations where ordinary people built empires against the odds and where strong, smart women overcame gender, convention and adversity," writes Penny-Lynn Cookson.

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...

Horoscope: Mercury in retrograde a time for reflection

This week sees the end of the Venus/Uranus opposition, Mars in harmony with Saturn and Mercury turns retrograde. Thursday, Sept. 23: Since Sept. 17, Venus...

Looking to the Stars: New ideas can bring good fortune

Bill AuchterlonieSpecial to The Lake Report This week we see Venus in difficulty, a full moon on Monday and the start of Libra on Tuesday. Thursday,...

Horoscope: A day of tension for 9/11 anniversary

Bill Auchterlonie Special to The Lake Report This week Venus leaves her home sign of Libra for sexy Scorpio and Mars leaves Virgo for peaceful Libra, Thursday,...

Horoscope: A new moon brings some new beginnings

This week we have an amazing new moon in Virgo on Monday, Sept. 6 and much to do about Neptune in Pisces. Thursday, Sept. 2:...

Horoscope: Diplomatic days are on the horizon

This week, Mercury moves from its home sign of Virgo into peaceful Libra on Monday the 30th. That’s also the day of the third-quarter...

Music Niagara celebrates 100 years of tango

Get out your tango shoes. In celebration of the 100th anniversary of modern tango artist Astor Piazzolla, as well as traditional tango, Music Niagara is hosting...

Spencer Rice: TV’s ‘Spenny’ brings his schtick to Niagara

Spencer "Spenny" Rice may be known as the politically correct counter-ego to Kenny Hotz in the hit Canadian comedy "Kenny vs. Spenny," but that isn't the only...

Looking to the Stars: Full moon in Aquarius helps things make sense

This week we see Uranus turn retrograde, a full moon in Aquarius and the sun leaving Leo and entering Virgo. Thursday, Aug. 19: Today, Uranus...

Looking to the Stars: Is Friday the 13th really unlucky?

Bill AuchterlonieSpecial to Niagara Now/The Lake Report This week we see Venus leave Virgo and enter Libra. And Mercury is in the same place as...

Shaw staging plays indoors for first time since 2019

Finally, more than 18 months after it last hit the stage, the Shaw Festival is officially resuming indoor shows this Saturday when "Sherlock Holmes and...

Looking to the Stars: Sometimes stubborn can be good

This week we see Uranus square to the sun on Friday, Aug. 6, and a new moon in Leo on Sunday the 8th. Thursday, Aug....

Horoscopes: Good time to adopt a healthier lifestyle

This week the third quarter moon is in Taurus on Saturday. And more. Thursday, July 29: It’s a good day to take on a new...

Looking to the stars: Full moon means revelation, clarity

Bill AuchterlonieSpecial to The Lake Report This week we see the sun enter Leo, a full moon in Aquarius and more. Thursday, July 22: Happy birthday to...

Gardening: ‘Lasagna’ style layering reaps rich soil

This is the eighth in a 10-week gardening column series, organized by the Niagara-on-the-Lake Communities in Bloom committee. Joanne Young Special to The Lake Report No. Lasagna gardening...

New book about women’s contributions is a historical society landmark

John Sayers Special to The Lake Report As the publishing arm of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum, the Niagara Historical Society has a record of more than a...

Horoscope–Minor planet Chiron goes retrograde

This week we see the minor planet Chiron going retrograde, the sun opposite Pluto and Venus entering Virgo. Thursday, July 15: Chiron is the wounded healer,...

Looking to the Stars: Excitement ahead for Venus and Mars

This is the week of the new moon in her home sign of Cancer. It's also the week of the most exciting aspect in astrology...

Shaw adds new series of outdoor shows, concerts

Outdoors @ The Shaw, a new series of concerts and events, will debut on July 10 on the grounds of the Festival Theatre and Royal George Theatre. In a nod...

Looking to the Stars: A time for healing

Bill AuchterlonieSpecial to The Lake Report This is the week of the third quarter moon in Aries on July 1, and Venus and Mars bringing sweet...

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