Author Archives: Chris

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/the-boathouse-opening-delayed-until-mid-september-1.2651757 The Boathouse in Victoria Park will not re-open until least mid-September, according to Bill MacTavish, the new operator of the facility. The delay is due to issues with powering the building and ensuring the renovations comply with the city’s … Continue reading →

http://www.therecord.com/news-story/4532345-big-music-fest-s-final-concert-sold-out/ By Catherine Thompson KITCHENER — There will be a capacity crowd of 25,000 at the Sunday concert for Big Music Fest, the three-day rock festival in McLennan Park from July 11-13. Concert organizers announced Wednesday that the Sunday concert has … Continue reading →

http://www.therecord.com/whatson-story/4476299-guelph-jazz-singer-debuts-with-k-w-symphony/ By Valerie Hill As a child, Joni NehRita remembers how her mother infused in her a deep love of the arts. “She wasn’t a musician but she loved the arts,” said the 37-year-old jazz and soul singer, who debuts … Continue reading →

http://www.therecord.com/whatson-story/4450138-big-amp-blue-2014-td-kitchener-blues-festival-lineup-announced/ TD Kitchener Blues Festival Aug. 7-10 across downtown Kitchener All confirmed artists include: •Miss Angel and the Homewreckers •BeauSoleil •Blackie and the Rodeo Kings •Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley •Kevin Breit •Delta Moon •Rick Derringer •Stephen Fearing •Ruthie Foster … Continue reading →