Kevin Head LIVE!
by Lorraine Payette, written August 19, 2013
(KINGSTON, ONGTARIO) Finally! After a long, self-imposed hiatus from recording, Kingston’s Kevin Head is releasing a new CD on September 8. Entitled “Kevin Head LIVE!”, this latest musical offering is just that-and more so. – to read more>
submitted by Barb Morrison, Aug. 19, 2013 – Mallorytown, ON
(MALLORYTOWN, ONTARIO) Mallorytown’s got talent, and it’s on display this Saturday, August 24, when the Mallorytown Village Fair returns for its fourth year.
With local performers, heritage demonstrations and over 30 local artists, artisans, and vendors, the fair is “a step back in time,” with an emphasis on family fun and good old-fashioned ingenuity, skill and some amazing home-grown talent. – to read more>
Bruce Kauffman, featured poet
by Lorraine Payette, written August 18, 2013
(BROCKVILLE, ONTARIO) There’s a real treat in store for all of Brockville as “From Here to Infinity” Gallery presents its first monthly Poetry Evening. Billed as “In To ‘Texts’”, it features poetry and prose “from all media”, and will offer readings by Michael Casteels, Deborah Dunleavy, Paul Chaput and Nel Coloma-Moya. The featured artist for the evening is Bruce Kauffman. – to read more>
(ATHENS, ONTARIO) The Athens Historical Society was delighted to host an evening with historian Brian Phillips as they celebrated the unveiling of their new heritage sign located in front of the Joshua Bates Centre at 1 Main Street West in the village on August 8.
The presentation, entitled “Athens: A History in Pictures”, showcased an elaborate collection of photographs and other memorabilia from the community’s past, all punctuated with Phillips’ dazzling running commentary. His natural wit and sense of humour help to bring not only the historical material alive, but also generate interest in the process itself. – to read more>
by Lorraine Payette, written August 10, 2013
(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) The air begins to settle as onlookers shift to find a more comfortable position in chairs or on benches. Some close their eyes. And then the magic unfolds, and they become transformed.
Against the sounds of nature herself, a low music begins to rise, weaving itself into the space around them, building in intensity until it mingles with the very soul and takes flight, bearing the listener into strange new worlds of beauty and understanding never experienced before. – to read more>
The Gananoque Fire Fighters Association is once again holding their annual cruise on the GBL Islander IV in support of local children’s programmes. Shown here, l-r, engineer Erik Gustafsson, captain Tim Brookes, Kathy MacRae of GBL, professional firefighter Blake Richardson, first mate James Clarke, and GBL general Manager Bill Hayes.
by Lorraine Payette, written August 8, 2013
“One o’clock, two o’clock, three o’clock rock!”
– Rock Around the Clock
(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) Get ready for a hot time on the St. Lawrence River while supporting a great cause as the Gananoque Fire Fighters Association presents their 10th annual fundraiser, a magnificent 1000 Island Boat Cruise on board the Gananoque Boat Line’s Islander IV, Saturday, September 28, 2013.
“We want everyone to know that all proceeds from this event will go to helping out kids’ programs in Gananoque,” says Blake Richardson, professional fire fighter stationed in Gananoque. At $15 apiece, tickets are a great value. Boarding time is 5:30 pm with departure at 6:00 pm for a four hour cruise through the breathtaking 1000 Islands. They may be purchased from any Gananoque Fire Fighter, and are available at the Fire Station at 340 Herbert Street. Be sure to buy early to guarantee your place on this wonderful tour. – to read more>
by Lorraine Payette, written August 11, 2013
(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) Lisa Bird, Executive Director of the Downtown Gananoque BIA, sat in the shade of her tent at the second Gourmets of Gananoque on August 10, happily enjoying a pulled pork parfait that she had just picked up from the True Catering booth on the festival site on King Street East.
“This is wonderful,” she said. “I can’t encourage folks enough to go over and try one out.” – to read more>
by Lorraine Payette, written August 10, 2013
“Come on, babe, why don’t we paint the town?
I’m gonna rouge my knees and roll my stockings down…”
– All That Jazz
(ROCKPORT, ONTARIO) All you gangsters and molls, listen close, there’s a new speak-easy in town where the music’s hot and the joint is jumpin’ till the milkman comes. Honey, you know what I’m talking about, and when the coppers bust the doors down, it’s 23-skiddoo!
All the swells are gonna be there in Rockport with the rum runners, flappers, gangsters, molls, and kiddos when they come out to paint the town during Prohibition Days, August 16 – 18. The Brian Downey Band will be sizzling at Friday night’s street dance, and tell Charlie at the speak easy the word is “river rat”. If you’re okay, he’ll let you in. – to read more>
You can’t beat all-you-can-eat pancakes!
by Lorraine Payette, written August 10, 2013
(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) Wake up your taste buds, Gananoque! The YIPIs (Youth In Policing Initiative) are going all out to give you the breakfast deal of the season. On Friday, August 16, get ready to sit down to a mouth watering all you can eat pancake breakfast to be held at the Lou Jeffries Recreation Centre, 600 King Street East in Gananoque. Running from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., tickets are $5 apiece at the door. All proceeds will benefit the Positive Opportunity Partnerships for kids (POP) programme. – to read more>
by Lorraine Payette, written on July 31, 2013
“Let’s go fly a kite, up to the highest height…”
– Mary Poppins
(LANDON BAY, ONTARIO) What could possibly by more idyllic than a brilliantly green field filled with children flying kites? Yet all this fun-and-games is actually serious learning taking place. – to read more>
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