Author Archives: Chris

  http://www.therecord.com/whatson-story/4341177-blues-party-to-mark-pop-the-gator-anniversary/ By Robert Reid Pop the Gator is back — finally. At least for one night. Glenn Smith, the impresario who operated the popular blues club, is hosting Pop the Gator’s 25th Anniversary Party. The event takes place at … Continue reading →

http://www.therecord.com/whatson-story/4341138-focus-on-feeling-music-not-just-hearing-it/ By  Valerie Hill KITCHENER — When Meaghan Johnson opened Queen Street Yoga studio in 2005, she could hardly imagine that her insight into how the human mind and body work together in harmony would eventually lead her down the street, … Continue reading →

http://www.therecord.com/whatson-story/4337922-pete-seeger-folk-pioneer-and-activist-dies-at-94/ Pete Seeger, a rail-thin, banjo-picking troubadour who sang for migrant workers, college students and star-struck presidents in a career that spanned seven decades, has died. He was 94. Seeger’s grandson, Kitama Cahill-Jackson, said he died peacefully in his sleep … Continue reading →

http://www.kitchenerpost.ca/opinion/boathouse-process-a-bust/ Editorial The City of Kitchener now finds itself with one lone proposal for a restaurant and music venue in Victoria Park at the boathouse. The Boathouse in its former incarnation was a bustling and beloved business for years, when … Continue reading →

http://www.kitchenerpost.ca/ By Heather Abrey, Kitchener Post staff Only one bid to run the boathouse in Victoria Park remains after Glenn Smith, owner of Ethel’s Lounge, and Danny Michel, a local musician, announced on Monday that they are withdrawing their proposal. … Continue reading →

 http://www.therecord.com/news-story/4179917-boathouse-bidders-revealed/ By Paige Desmond   KITCHENER — City staff publicly released the names of groups and individuals bidding to operate the Victoria Park Boathouse after a council vote Monday. Coun.  brought a motion requesting release of the information, after staff … Continue reading →