Category: Entertainment
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 [...]
Frontenac High School Students Exhibit Photos at Pump House Steam Museum
A new exhibit at the Pump House Steam Museum features the work of photography students at Frontenac Secondary School. ‘Industry Through the Lens‘ includes unexpected images of Kingston’s industrial past and present, from breweries to bread making. This exhibit pulls back the curtain on some of Kingston’s most fascinating sites and stories. The exhibit will [...]
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, [...]
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
Kingston’s Hugh Dillon Series “Flashpoint” Renewed by Ion Television
The U.S. cable network ION Television announced this week that it is renewing the Canadian produced police drama “Flashpoint” for a fifth season. 13 new episodes, set to begin shooting this February 2012, will air on ION in the United States and the CTV network in Canada. The SRU tactical police squad depicted in the [...]
Dan Aykroyd to Star in Political Comedy “Dog Fight” with Ferrell & Galifianakis
According to The Wrap.com, Kingston area resident Dan Aykroyd will be joining fellow SNL alumnus Will Ferrell and “The Hang Over” star & past SNL host, Zach Galifianakis in the political themed comedy “Dog Fight”. Due to be release on August 10, Ferrell and Galifianakis portray inept political rivals competing for a congressional seat in [...]
Facebook Rates Avril Lavigne 2011′s Most Popular Canadian Musician
This week, Facebook announced its “Memology 2011″ list of celebrities with the fastest growing pages and most popular media for the year. Napanee’s Avril Lavigne was the top Canadian performer listed in the music category, and third internationally – behind singer Rhianna, who took the top spot, and the legendary Bob Marley at number two. [...]
