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WALLACEBURG ARTS: Many activities coming up in May

This week we have the artistic equivalent of “What we hear, see and think.”   Since Dave and I began this journey (writing a weekly arts...

25.04.2024 10

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WALLACEBURG ARTS: A chat with Chatham-Kent's culture director

This week I will introduce you to Audrey Ansell.    Audrey is the municipality’s community, culture and connections director in Chatham...

11.04.2024 8

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WALLACEBURG ARTS: Using art to improve well-being

Recently I spoke with Mike Douglas, executive director of the Mississauga Arts Council (MAC). I met Mike through my involvement with the Alliance of...

28.03.2024 8

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WALLACEBURG ARTS: Who gets to the determine the winner?

Joni and I watched bits of the grand event where the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences members pat themselves on the back for a job well...

14.03.2024 5

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WALLACEBURG ARTS: Does it tell a story?

I have pondered the question, “What makes art, art?” in this column before. Recently I was given cause to reflect on that again.    Joni and...

15.02.2024 7

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WALLACEBURG ARTS: Catching hillbilly music in Nashville

As I mentioned in my previous column, this week is Part 2 in reflecting on our quick stop in Nashville.    The Cliff Waddell band I wrote about...

01.02.2024 5

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WALLACEBURG ARTS: Taking in the sounds of Nashville

Joni and I are just back from a trip down south. We started our trip with a 22-hour drive straight through to our friend’s home in Florida. David...

18.01.2024 30

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WALLACEBURG ARTS: The work of a Stratford scenic carpenter

My column this week led me to an old friend.    I met Mark Smith in 2010 after spending two weeks teaching in Suchitoto, El Salvador. My path to...

04.01.2024 6

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WALLACEBURG ARTS: Dresden shines on Thursday nights

A few weeks ago, Joni and I happened to be in Dresden on a Thursday night in December. We had a Chatham-Kent Arts and Culture Network board meeting...

21.12.2023 4

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WALLACEBURG ARTS: Holiday music to channel nostalgic energy

‘Tis that time of year again!    The leaves are all down, that American holiday that we have somehow adopted (Black Friday) has come and gone...

27.11.2023 8

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WALLACEBURG ARTS: CFCO’s contributions to the airwaves

I recently had the privilege of listening to Michael Alexander speak about his grandfather and their relationship. Michael is the grandson of Jack...

09.11.2023 10

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WALLACEBURG ARTS: Inaugural Glasstoberfest set for Oct. 7

As I write this it is just shy of 2 a.m. and Joni and I, and our friend Katelyn, are just back from Stratford. I considered skipping this week as I...

28.09.2023 8

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WALLACEBURG ARTS: Lessons from a trip to Europe

Joni and I are just back from three weeks across the pond.   We travelled first to Germany for my eldest sons’ wedding. It was a busy week of...

14.09.2023 6

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