"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.
The St. Catharines Arts Awards return in 2019.The competition is designed to increase the visibility of local artists and cultural industries, honour cultural leaders...
Outlet Collection and Niagara Etsy Artisans have teamed up to present Holiday Collection Pop-Up Market, an artisan shopping experience at the Outlet Collection in...
CHRISTMAS WITH UNCLE WILLY
By: Drake Spentington (a.k.a. Bill Hamilton)
Here it was, Christmas Eve, down on the farm,
Uncle Willy was at it spinning a yarn.
At...
By Hermine Steinberg
Precious Gifts
(Based on a true story)
The first snowfall of the season had finally arrived and marked the unofficial beginning to winter festivities....
Once a year, the sounds of Christmas carols fill the air for an evening in the small Niagara-on-the-Lake community of Chautauqua.
It’s like something out...
Though the morning looked grey, the sun was shining on the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake as the 54th annual Christmas Parade marched through Old Town this Saturday, drawing thousands of locals and visitors to see the more than 100 entries, including many floats, animals, clowns and a number of local dignitaries and celebrities.
Help save trees this season by using The Lake Report newspaper to wrap your holiday gifts. It's a great way to protect the environment.
From the beginning, The...
In the spirit of the holiday season, the Chautauqua Residents Association will once again host an evening of Christmas carol singing around the neighbourhood.
The stroll,...
This Saturday Niagara-on-the-Lake will host its 54th annual Christmas Parade, set to celebrate the holiday season.
The event typically draws thousands of locals and visitors.
“With...
The Candlelight Stroll in Niagara-on-the-Lake typically attracts thousands of people to stroll a decorated Queen Street and listen to carollers and choirs sing Christmas songs.
Just off Queen Street in Old Town Niagara-on-the-Lake, two locals are preserving a little slice of Italian heritage.
Husband and wife Laryssa and Maurizio Cesta,...
“Shopping local” can get hyper-local if you look for artisans who make and sell their creations within your community.
Taylor Wright started her knitwear company...
Double Deck Tours in Niagara Falls has been purchased by an Atlantic Canada company.
Ambassatours, a sightseeing tour company from Eastern Canada announced the acquisition...
