"'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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
The Spiegeltent returns to the Shaw Festival grounds for another summer of anything-goes experiences.
A portable nightclub famous throughout the Weimar Republic, the Spiegeltents, or...
Cassandra Cvitanovic
Special to The Lake Report
The RiverBrink Art Museum hosted a performance by DJ Marinko that was enjoyed by captivated patrons at the Orchard...
One of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s most anticipated community celebrations of the year, the Virgil Stampede, is back in town starting this Saturday.
Held at the Virgil Sports...
Humans. There are more of us than ever, yet it seems like we're more disconnected than ever before.
The internet, automated answering machines, ATMs, self-serve...
The Edison Singers are returning to Niagara-on-the-Lake this weekend for a concert performance to help usher in spring.
The title of the concert at St....
The latest cohort of students from Willowbank's heritage conservation program graduated in a convocation ceremony on the weekend — and all 10 grads are...
If you couldn’t get your hands on those Eras Tour tickets, Corks is bringing it to Niagara-on-the-Lake this weekend.
On Friday and Saturday, April 5...
Arlyn Levy
Special to The Lake Report
When guests arrive at the Shivaree, the annual fundraiser for the Shaw Festival, they’re traditionally greeted with a gimlet....
A new chief is stepping up to lead the way at Music Niagara for another season of celebrating Niagara's talented and passionate musicians.
Paul Shelestowsky, a...
Angela Seeger's 'What's in the trunk?' performance showcases some of your favourite stars
Angela Seeger got her start in musical theatre and formed her first...
Debra Antoncic
Special to The Lake Report
A wonderful burst of colour awaits visitors in the exhibition "Samuel Thomas: New Beginnings," which has been extended until...
Works by artists Deborah Whitehouse of Niagara-on-the-Lake and Elaine Bryck of Fort Erie are now being featured in a special exhibition at the Ontario...
Like almost all professional musicians, Jim Bourne wears many musical hats.
It’s a hard-won life, fuelled by passion more than money. It is just what...
A Niagara-on-the-Lake author has been selected to participate in a panel discussion hosted by the Crime Writers of Canada in Toronto this December.
T. Lawrence...
Janice White has always loved capturing motion in her photography.
For her first-ever exhibition, Ironwood Cider House has on display several images in which White...
Tim Jennings remains an optimist.
It's a must when you're overseeing operations of the Shaw Festival, a major regional economic driver and the country's second-largest live...
