Domestic violence in the theatrical spotlight
Domestic violence is a widespread problem at the best of times, but the stresses of the pandemic, economic…
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The Observer’s reporting on the Creative Arts includes a regular array of features on local artists, musicians, actors and theatre companies in Waterloo Region.
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Young artistic flair on display
Live entertainment and a host of other events have largely been on hold for the better part of…
Bring on the Sunshine Festival is going digital
The format has been changed in response to the times, but organizers will Bring on the Sunshine this…
Youth takes starring role in new music video
Upside of Maybe’s new music video for their single ‘Rainmaker’ shines a light on one of the darkest…
Funding coming to arts and BIPOC organizations
The holiday season came a little early for 36 local arts organizations and organizations serving Black, Indigenous and…
A ton of music, and plenty of stories
After more than six decades in the music industry, Larry Mercey has a few stories to tell. More…
Arts fund grants support two Wellesley artists
Heidelberg musician Paige Warner and Wellesley artist Jackie Partridge are among the latest recipients of grants from the…
KWS takes their Christmas spectacle online
The KW Symphony’s Yuletide Spectacular would normally immerse audiences in a varied musical experience inside the acoustically rich…
Time to do the write thing
In what began as a bucket-list project six years ago, financial planner Bill McBay put a check mark…
Celebrating Christmas with a virtual cabaret show
December’s arrival would typically see the Christmas concert season move into high gear. But as with almost all…