Tag: entertainment
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Hilarity ensues as secrets unravel in The Ladies Foursome
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First impressions prove misleading when a foursome of women hit the links in HAWK Theatre’s latest production. “Everyone has their masks and the truth comes out,” said newly minted actor Lianne Nicholson of the complex personas in the theatre’s fall production, The Ladies Foursome. Written by Norm Foster, the story begins the day after the…
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Surround yourself with celebrity, support Kincardine Pride with The Deceiving Divas
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There’s still time to grab your tickets for a fun-filled night of famous faces. Featuring a cast of celebrity female impersonators, The Deceiving Divas hit the stage at Kincardine Centre for the Arts on Sept. 4 at 7 p.m. The event is sponsored by Grey Bruce Labour Council with proceeds going to Kincardine Pride. Kincardine’s…
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Youth mental health donation made in honour of late musician
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The memory of James Cameron lives on at Lucknow’s Music in the Fields. “When they called and asked for our blessing to do this, we all just about fainted,” Cameron’s father Ken told the festival crowd on Aug. 27 about the tribute to his son, who passed away in 2020 following ongoing mental health issues. …
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Music in the Fields kicks off fun-filled weekend
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Thousands of music lovers have gathered in Lucknow for what promises to be an epic weekend of performances. DJ Johnny Rivex warmed up the crowd on Thursday night before One Ugly Cowboy took the stage, as the first band of the event, which runs until Aug. 27. Friday night features performances by The Hunter Brothers…
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Hundreds to flock to Music in the Fields
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Following a two-year hiatus, Lucknow’s famed music fest is back and bigger than ever. “We were able to add more camp sites this year,” explained Cheryl Johnston, marketing director of Lucknow’s Music in the Fields, which runs from Aug. 25 to 27 at Graceland Festival Grounds. Johnston said of the 1,500 sites available, 90 per…
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Workshops popular with artists, festivalgoers
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Last weekend I did something I hadn’t done in over two years. I went to a folk festival—the Mariposa Folk Festival, to be exact. Mariposa is older than Summerfolk-–this was its 60th year. What a great experience! The festival was a sellout and the crowds were joyous. It was a thrill to wander from stage…
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The power of the human voice
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I’ve been listening to Nina Simone a lot over the past few weeks. I had an overwhelming urge to hear her version of Oh Sinner Man a couple of weeks ago. I listened to it on every walk with the dog and played it for my teenage boys to get their reactions. They loved it.…
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Bringing Summerfolk back after changes sparks appreciation
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Over the past two years, I kept thinking of a group that worked the festival circuit in the early 80s. They were called The Flying Karamazov Brothers, and their signature juggling stunt was the “Terror Trick.” Pieces for this part of the act were gradually introduced to the audience throughout the show and included keeping…
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Fans mourns Meat Loaf
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The man who brought us the rock anthems “Paradise by the Dashboard Light” and “I’d Do Anything for Love” has passed away.