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Rockin’ the paint: artist Laurie Wonfor Nolan
Laurie Wonfor Nolan turns the idea of a reclusive artist toiling over her masterpieces in a gritty studio right on its head. Laurie, who does happen to have a gritty urban studio overlooking the Speed...
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Waterloo`s artistic triple threat: Amanda Kind
On the stage, in front of the stage or behind the stage are some of the places you can find Waterloo’s multi-talented Amanda Kind. Singer, songwriter, actor, theatre director, vocal coach and arts...
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Purveyor of whisky, espresso and a whole lotta style: Joel Gingrich
Nestled into the edge of Uptown Waterloo, sits a whisky and espresso bar called Death Valley’s Little Brother (DVLB), owned by husband and wife team, Joel and Katherine Gingrich. From the intriguing...
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Merry music in the ‘hood: The Grand Porch Party
On a June afternoon, a historic neighbourhood in Uptown Waterloo turns from a series of bucolic, residential streets to a bustling mecca of live music. This is the third annual Grand Porch Party. On...
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The arts and culture machine: Creative Enterprise Initiative
From the outside, it looks like a former LCBO building* and not a typical destination for the local architectural festival, Doors Open Waterloo Region, but it’s what happens inside Creative Enterprise...
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That’s what I’m talking about: Mike Farwell
You may not have ever met Mike Farwell in person but if you live in Waterloo Region, odds are you’ve heard him. Mike has been all over the local airwaves for years, talking current events and life’s...
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Canadian music blogger: Cynthia Kinnunen
Musician and music lover Cynthia Kinnunen doesn’t just like to make music or listen to music, she likes to blog about it too. Well, Canadian music that is, over at Littleredmixtape.com. “I really like...
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Musician and poet provocateur: Janice Lee
Busy gal Janice Lee, is a musician and poet, who has many other identities as a spoken word artist, the artistic director of KW Poetry Slam (KWPS), a community activist and a local arts promoter. You...
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Flirting with the arts: Meg Leslie
Meg Leslie is a Kitchener artist who likes to make things happen. And she is making Flirting with the Arts happen on Sunday, February 9. Flirting with the Arts is a day-long series of intensive...
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She’s got the beat: Kat van Lammeren
Ever wandered through a park or city square and heard the rhythmic, hypnotic sound of a drum circle? If it was in Kitchener-Waterloo, odds are Kat van Lammeren was behind that sound. Kat is the leader...
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Now that’s a hit record: Sound Distillery Recording Studio
On any day or night of the week you can find two young men in downtown Kitchener, with headphones on and grooving out to some music. But they aren’t hanging on a street corner; they are in their...
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That’s one glassy lady: Erin Moffat
Creating beautiful stained glass art requires careful planning and precision as once you cut a piece of glass, there is little room for error. This is something Erin Moffat, a former chemist, thrives...
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Singing from the heart: Richard Garvey
Kitchener’s Richard Garvey is a man about town. The upbeat, acoustic folk singer has been a staple in the Kitchener music scene for several years, often heard at The Boathouse and Pyrus Café. He was...
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The magic door to the arts: Lauren Weinberg’s Open Sesame
New York City to Chicago to Kitchener. Not the typical journey for an arts writer/arts advocate but one we are delighted Lauren Weinberg made. Lauren recently opened Open Sesame, a...
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Ireland – In Real Life: Sue Nally
While green beer and epic street parties can signify St. Patrick’s Day in Waterloo Region, this year Sue Nally is planning something different. She is hosting the Irish Real Life Festival (IRL) from...
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