The Arts

Books that matter (to librarians); what books matter to you?

Every reader their book. Every book its reader. From S.R. Ranganathan’s Five Laws of Library Science (1931) Sure, libraries have… Continue reading “Books that matter (to librarians); what books matter to you?”

Blue Rodeo’s Jim Cuddy: Canada’s prosperity should mean “a level of decency” for people’s lives
What will Mary think? Academy Theatre doesn’t believe improvements will upset their ghost

What will Mary think? Academy doesn’t believe improvements will upset their ghost

Lindsay’s storied Academy Theatre is almost unrecognizable on Monday. Almost. As I step into the construction zone, every seat in… Continue reading “What will Mary think? Academy doesn’t believe improvements will upset their ghost”

“There is a town in north Ontario…”

“There is a town in north Ontario” where Neil Young will be tonight, one of Canada’s most legendary singer/songwriters —… Continue reading ““There is a town in north Ontario…””

Calling all amateur artists for card art competition

Kawartha Lakes Food Source (KLFS) is calling on all amateur artists within Kawartha Lakes to enter its first-ever art competition… Continue reading “Calling all amateur artists for card art competition”

The Wilkinsons: Country music trio at Academy in late November

The Wilkinsons: Country music trio at Academy in late November

The Wilkinsons, a Canadian country music trio from Trenton, are back touring after a six-year break. Featuring lead singer Amanda… Continue reading “The Wilkinsons: Country music trio at Academy in late November”

Willy Wonka at fundraiser for Academy Theatre

Willy Wonka at fundraiser for Academy Theatre

Join Charlie Bucket as he tours Willy Wonka’s famous chocolate factory in this adaptation of Ronald Dahl’s world renowned story,… Continue reading “Willy Wonka at fundraiser for Academy Theatre”