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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
Bill AuchterlonieSpecial to The Lake Report
The week of June 24 through June 30 includes the full moon in Capricorn, Neptune going retrograde and Venus entering...
Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Bill Auchterlonie has been studying the stars for more than 40 years and this week his astrology column debuts in The Lake Report.
Though...
Bill AuchterlonieSpecial to The Lake Report
For the week of June 17 to 23: Jupiter goes retrograde, Mercury goes direct and the summer solstice marks the start...
Richard Baker
Special to The Lake Report
This Sunday, Music Niagara continues its At Home Series with music produced by two strikingly different instruments.
One is all touch and a mainstay of all music; the other is...
The Shaw Festival is broadcasting another episode of its popular pandemic production "That's Shawbiz" on Saturday afternoon, but this time it's aimed at "the...
The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed the Shaw Festival to near the "breaking point" financially and the company has now cancelled all events until after June 30,...
The Shaw Festival has cancelled all public events and performances through May 25 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Festival officials will continue to monitor the situation to...
Betty & Jane
Plunger Control
Wineries all over the world are embracing the art of drying grapes to concentrate the flavour and structure of the must.
Big...
Mike Keenan
Special to The Lake Report
The first month of the Shaw Festival has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Festival executive director Tim Jennings...
By Jaclyn WillmsSpecial to The Lake Report
March break means different schedules, commitments and perhaps some traveling.
Here are four ab exercises to keep your core...
Collin Goodine
Special to The Lake Report
Whether your desire is lobster, crawfish, shrimps or langoustine, these beautifully sweet crustaceans are a treat at the table. A...
Collin Goodine
Special to The Lake Report
Last week we featured a recipe for Italian-style meatballs, so I thought I would share with you a very simple, but...
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....
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...
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...
