Author Archive: Courtney Hart
Young Frankenstein to Come Alive At The Grand Theatre
The Grand Theatre in Kingston has announced that “Young Frankenstein” will be coming alive on May 24 – a new musical comedy from the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation “The Producers”. The Grand invites audiences to join them after the relaxing Victoria Day long weekend for this “wickedly inspired” re-imagining of the Frankenstein legend [...]
Kingston Organizations Can Apply for K-Rock Centre Suite
Community organizations can once again apply to use the Community Suite at the K-Rock Centre for the upcoming season. Groups eligible to apply to use the suite during centre events include incorporated not-for-profit agencies, registered charities, minor sports associations, service clubs and community organizations in the city of Kingston. Groups interested in applying to use [...]
Kingston Celebrates National Youth Week
Youth Orientated Events And Programs Available All Week The City along with its community partners will host a variety of events and programs aimed at young people aged 13-24 for National Youth Week (NYW). NYW is celebrated every year from May 1 to 7. A full list of events and schedules for National Youth Week [...]
Rave Reviews from Bryan Adams Audiences in Advance of Kingston Concert
Since Kingston-born Bryan Adams began the Canadian leg of his world tour one week ago, it’s not only the traditional media who have been writing rave reviews – concert goers are singing his praise as well. A search on Twitter reveals unanimous thumbs up throughout the week by audiences from his first shows in Newfoundland, [...]
The StepCrew to Appear at the Grand Theatre
Bringing together three styles of exhilarating dance forms — Ottawa Valley stepdance, Irish stepdance and Tap — The StepCrew will bring their high energy show to the Grand Theatre on Thursday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m. These six dynamic performers excel in their respective traditional forms of dance and create brand new, modern fusions of [...]
Avril Lavigne Offers Exclusive Videos for Charity
This week, Safeway Inc. partnered with singer/songwriter Avril Lavigne to launch its annual Support for People with Disabilities fundraising campaign to benefit Easter Seals, Special Olympics, and other organizations that help people with disabilities live fuller, more independent lives. As a way to thank their customers and employees who support the campaign, Safeway joined with [...]
CTV’s Flashpoint to Air on the UK’s Universal Channel
Series stars Kingston-born Hugh Dillon of The Headstones
K-ROCK Centre Nominated “Facility of the Year” for 4th Straight Year
Kingston’s K-Rock Centre has been nominated by the Canadian Music and Broadcast Industry as one of the top facilities in Canada. This is the fourth year in a row for the Centre to receive such a nomination since opening in February of 2008, with wins in both 2009 and 2010. “The staff at the K-Rock [...]
Bryan Adams Announces Canadian Tour and Kingston Concert
Rocker returns to his birth-place for May 2nd concert at the K-Rock Centre
Drama Professor’s New Play Influenced by University Life
John Lazarus credits students in his Introductory Playwriting course for helping inform the debut production of his play The Grandkid. “I have enjoyed balancing my roles of teaching students and working with the professional actors during rehearsals. An exciting exchange of ideas takes place both in the classroom and the rehearsal space,” says Mr. Lazarus, [...]
