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Writing the story well: Susan Fish
It’s a pretty big month for writer Susan Fish. Her second novel, Ithaca, has just been released and she’s busy planning her book launch for October 18, at the Waterloo Public Library. In a slightly...
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Curating culture: Krista Blake
Krista Blake is a freelance curator who works with diverse artists to assemble ideas into engaging exhibits. “I love mixing up different ideas to create something exciting,” says Krista. “Inspired by...
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The maker: Ben Brown
There are some amazing events happening this weekend, chief among them the Maker Expo and Doors Open Waterloo Region. Yes, you can do both and when you head to the Maker Expo at Kitchener’s City Hall...
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Live at the Apollo: Drunk Feminist Films
This Friday, something special is happening in downtown Kitchener: Drunk Feminist Films (DFF) is hosting a screening of Twilight at the Apollo Cinema. More than a mere screening of the classic Team...
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The magic door to the arts: Lauren Weinberg’s Open Sesame
New York City to Chicago to Kitchener. Not the typical journey for an arts writer/arts advocate but one we are delighted Lauren Weinberg made. Lauren recently opened Open Sesame, a...
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Ireland – In Real Life: Sue Nally
While green beer and epic street parties can signify St. Patrick’s Day in Waterloo Region, this year Sue Nally is planning something different. She is hosting the Irish Real Life Festival (IRL) from...
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Makin’ it: Agnes Niewiadomski
Wool. Paper. Plastic. Butter. These are but a few of the mediums that Agnes Niewiadomski has experimented with in her career as an artist and a maker. She sees the creative potential in each material...
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Take it to the bridge/street/park/gallery: CAKFA
It’s CAFKA time, people. In the soon-to-be-classic words of Darin White from Makebright, it’s time to “leave yer sofa” and hit the streets of K-Dub to see some incredible contemporary art in public...
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Peeking behind the curtain: Google Canada (thanks to Doors Open)
We all know that the omnipotent tech giant, Google, creates some pretty special work spaces for its staff. With catered meals prepared by talented chefs, ridiculously comfy lounges, cool recreational...
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Oh, the conversations I’ve had
For nearly four and half years, I have interviewed, laughed with, learned from, been inspired by and written about more than 70 artists and culture makers in Waterloo Region. I have chatted with people...
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