Tag: Local Arts
Music star Garth Hudson, who never forgot his London roots, dies at 87
Garth Hudson, an Arva Medway graduate who was raised in London before going on to musical fame with The Band, has died at age 87. We covered his love for London 11 years ago ahead of his induction into what’s now the Forest City London Music Hall of Fame. This story by James Reaney appeared […]
Q+A: Rookie director reflects on her rare made-in-London movie
London muralist Jen Romnes found a pandemic passion for screenwriting, a creative pastime that made her switch from fine art to filmmaking.
Swan song: Aeolian Hall’s longtime leader retires
Aeolian Hall is looking for a new leader after the retirement of the longtime visionary behind the iconic east London music and arts venue.
Rock The Park officials unveil ‘Americana’ lineup for 2025 edition
London summertime music festival Rock The Park announced on Tuesday morning its second set of performers for this July in downtown’s Harris Park, a group organizers say is aimed at fans of “Americana/country” music. The Red Clay Strays will headline on Wednesday July 9 â the first of four straight nights of music â along […]
PHOTOS: New Yearâs Day levee at Eldon House
Eldon House held its annual New Year’s levee on Wednesday. Home to four generations of the Harris family, the historic home overlooking the forks of the Thames River is the oldest residence in London and contains heirlooms and furnishings of the family who began living in it in 1834. Photos by Mike Hensen mhensen@postmedia.com