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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.

Getting in the LOOP with Free Ill

It's not just a record, it's a movement. That's the philosophy behind Free Ill, Niagara's "unified collective" of hip-hop artists, who are set to release their...

Golf ball hunt to support Humboldt Broncos

After 16 members of the Humbolt Broncos hockey team died as the result of a tragic bus crash accident in northeastern Saskatchewan April 6, the news...

Voicing dreams of Broadway

Although there’s no denying she’s got the pipes for it, 15-year-old Sydney Cornett has no interest in becoming the next Taylor Swift. The classically-trained singer,...

Monday Punday with David Green: Apr. 9, 2018

What's up with David this week? He'll be hosting Niagara's Top Comic at Showtime Comedy and Entertainment in St. Catharines this Thursday, as well as...

Niagara Region photo of the week

Title: The Old Scow Description: The Old Scow, a wreck visible at Niagara Falls, will be 100 years old this August. Photographer: Bobbie Johnston, Niagara Falls

Yellow Door Theatre taking talent show submissions

Yellow Door Theatre Project will host its second annual Spring Talent Night on April 28. The charity show will see local kids 18-years-old from around...

Niagara’s Top Comic returns

The fourth annual Niagara's Top Comic contest kicked off Thursday at Showtime Comedy Club in St. Catharines, with Taylor Grant, Bonez Poley and Drew Hayes advancing...

RATG gets things geeky in Welland

Ryan Fleming of Welland has always known he was meant to entertain. That, and he’s always been a self-professed “geek.” Combine those traits with theatre and arts...

PHOTO GALLERY: Filming in NOTL

In case you missed it, production crews from Hideaway Pictures and HP Holiday Calendar Productions Inc. are filming a Christmas movie called "Holiday Calendar" in Niagara-on-the-Lake this month.

Monday Punday with David Green: Apr. 2, 2018

David will be releasing his second short film "Olde Towne" at the Seneca Queen Theatre on April 14. The event will raise money for the Niagara Falls...

Niagaras History Unveiled: St. Andrews Presbyterian Church

One of the most striking buildings in Niagara-on- the-Lake is St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church on Simcoe Street between Gage and Centre Streets.It was the...

Niagara Region photo of the week

Title: Spring has Sprung Description: Spring is in the air at Niagara Parks’ Floral Showhouse. Photographer: Lynn Riding, Grimsby Provided by Niagara Region.

Day of 1000 Musicians to take over Firemens Park

Firemens Park in Niagara Falls should be filled with 1,000 musicians all playing together in sync on July 21. At least that’s the goal of...

Brock womens curling team wins bronze at National Curling Championships

BROCK UNIVERSITY (Mar. 28)— It took just six ends for the Brock Badgers women’s curling team to win a bronze medal at the 2018...

Niagara band Avenue Inn climbing stairs to success

Members of Niagara-based band Avenue Inn have their sights set on stardom. This Tuesday, the band will play the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto for industry...

Deck the Falls wins FEOs best new event

Ontario Power Generation’s Winter Festival of Lights is making headlines into spring, with its Deck the Falls tour having been recognized as the best...

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