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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.

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...

‘Pickleball’ gaining traction in NOTL

A relatively unknown paddle sport called pickleball is finding a home in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The game is gripping seniors, and threatens to be end of the...

Niagara Region weekly photo

Title: Soaring Description: Snowy owls everywhere this winter! This was one of 26 snowy owl sightings for this resident. Photographer: Shelley Augustus, St. Catharines For a chance...

Monday Punday with David Green: March 19

Don't miss Monday Pundays every week on Niagara Now for more delicious puns by David.What's up with David this week? Thursday he'll be hosting...

Last day for Falls artists to apply for AYEA

Niagara Falls artists — today is the last day to apply for the Allister Young Endowment Award. Presented by Niagara Falls Culture Canada, the award...

Dragons den auditions coming to Falls

Producers of the TV show Dragon’s den are on the road visiting cities across Canada holding auditions for the next season of the show. The...

Chef Michael Smith returns to Niagara in May

Celebrity chef Michael Smith will return to Niagara Falls in May to host the Tastes in Niagara culinary series. The culinary event series sees iconic...

Humane Society fundraiser offers laughs

It was Mr. Green, but not in the kitchen with a candlestick — it was all over Niagara, with a camera and a script. Niagara...

Niagara Region photo of the week: March 12

Title: A Brief Glimpse Description: Between the cloud layer and the horizon, the sun peeked out just long enough. Photographer: Nick Goetz, St. Catharines Provided by Niagara...

Monday Punday with David Green: March 12, 2018

What's up with David this week? He'll be co-hosting the Hump Dump Live Radio show on Funny 820 AM Wednesday at noon.

Niagara artist top 100 in Canada for Searchlight

Niagara-based band Danny Lamb and the Association are among the region’s latest talent to cause a stir on the national stage. Lamb and his band...

Niagara Region photo of the week: Antonetta Tremonte

Title: Queen's Royal Park Description: A beautiful winter day by the gazebo at Queen's Royal Park in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Photographer: Antonetta Tremonte, Thorold

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