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Shaw review: A thoughtful ‘Heartbreak House’ that never fully catches fire

"'Heartbreak House' is a profound examination of generational change, of dreams and ambitions shattered by war, of industry and government overturning social programs in favour of exploitation," writes Penny-Lynn Cookson.

Enjoy live music at Band in the Barn, returning July 31

The midsummer fundraiser will feature live music by Gumbo Stew, food from PigOut Niagara, beer and wine from Bella Terra Vineyards, Konzelmann Estate Winery and the Exchange Brewery, a live auction and dancing among the vines.

Gordon Lightfoot’s nephew brings his uncle’s songs to St. Mark’s

More than three years after Gordon Lightfoot's death, his music filled St. Mark's Anglican Church as a sold-out audience gathered to celebrate the Canadian icon through the voices and instruments of musicians who knew him.

Shaw review: Savour the vigorous comedy of ‘One for the Pot’

More than 40 years after the debut of this British farce on the Shaw Festival stage, "One for the Pot" returns with excellent performances that contain the elements needed to make this for-the-masses comedy a laugh riot, writes Penny-Lynn Cookson.

Shaw review: A celebration of golf’s past — and Broadway’s best

"Matters of etiquette, rules and styles of play inform. To Wodehouse, the only way to really find a true character is to play golf with him," writes Penny-Lynn Cookson.

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...

Brock curlers headed to Alberta for national championships

Brock University’s men’s and women’s curling teams are headed are headed to Alberta this weekend in hopes of winning the first national championships for...

OpenTable: Two Falls restaurants top 100 in Canada for Big Night Out

OpenTable has selected two Niagara Falls restaurants as Canada’s “Top 100 Restaurants for a Big Night Out.” The restaurants, both Brazilian steakhouses, are Brasa and...

Local band celebrating second CD release

Local Niagara band Majora will celebrate a second CD release at the Warehouse in St. Catharines this Thursday, presented by Livestock Niagara. Niagara Now sat down...

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