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Brantford Film Festival – Nov. 14, 15, 16

ashleyf — Wed, 23 Oct 2013 23:09:41 +0000

The 4th annual Brantford Film Festival will take place November 14th, 15th and 16th, in downtown Brantford. Each year, the Festival brings in some of the most cutting edge films to be featured. Each screenings is themed, bring together similar stories from a mix of new and veteran filmmakers. Check the Brantford Film Festival’s website [...]

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The Laramie Project presented by Recovery Theatre

admin — Wed, 23 Oct 2013 15:08:47 +0000

It was 15 years ago on October 7, 1998 when, from a bar in Laramie Wyoming, two young thugs picked up gay University of Wyoming student Matthew Shepard and took him, under gun-point, to the outskirts of town. When they got there they brutally beat him and left him for dead. The Laramie Project, a [...]

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Stage 88 Presents: “The Whores”

Mikayla Hughes — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 17:40:32 +0000

Local theatre group, Stage 88 will be presenting “The Whores” by Charles Crosby. The performance – directed by Susan Dignan – will take the audience on a tour of five women’s experiences and perspectives on life as a prostitute. Based on his interviews with real Halifax sex workers, Crosby develops unique characters representing different levels [...]

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Gavin Stephens (Comedy) and Nicholas Wallace (Magic)

admin — Wed, 02 Oct 2013 20:16:46 +0000

Gavin Stephens and the Brantford Comedy All Stars Friday, October 11, 2013 Doors: 9:00pm Advanced Tickets: $10 Toronto based Comedian and writer, who’s been described as “Stan Lee meets Bill Hicks” by The Grid magazine. He’s filmed multiple one man specials for CTV and the comedy network, and recently preformed with Reggie Watts at #JFL42. [...]

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Aestrid Concert

admin — Mon, 16 Sep 2013 17:25:56 +0000

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The Racoon Wedding LP Release — September 6, 2013

joshbean — Wed, 14 Aug 2013 01:23:07 +0000

The Racoon Wedding are playing the Brantford Arts Block on Friday, September 6! The show starts at 9 pm and it’s 10 bucks at the door. If you were at their last show at the Arts Block you’ll know this one is not to be missed — it’s also their LP Release so make sure [...]

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Artist Spotlight: Kristina Tardelli

admin — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:53:00 +0000

Share a little bit about yourself and what you create. My name is Kristina Tardelli, I am 17 years old. I go to North Park Collegiate and I am in grade 12. I live in the North End of Brantford with my mother and my brother. I used to live in Hamilton, but I moved [...]

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Artist Spotlight: Heather Vollans

admin — Mon, 06 May 2013 17:28:56 +0000

Share a little bit about yourself and what you create. I am a mixed media mosaic artist working with a multitude of materials – often salvaged construction materials and concrete combined with other textures. I have been exhibiting and teaching art in the Brantford area for the past 3-4 yrs. I live near Lynden, on [...]

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Artist Spotlight: Jamie Clarke

admin — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:20:24 +0000

Share a little bit about yourself and what you create. My name is Jamie Clarke & I have lived in Brantford now for almost 4 years on a quiet court in the north end of the city. For as long as I can remember I have had a fascination with abandoned buildings. One of the [...]

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Artist Spotlight: Jennifer Budd

admin — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:51:41 +0000

Share a little bit about yourself and what you create. My name is Jennifer Budd. I live in Paris, one of the prettiest little towns in Ontario. I love living in Paris. I enjoy the people I have met during the 25 years our family has lived in Paris. There is a thriving arts community [...]

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