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WALLACEBURG ARTS: Giving a nod to the stage manager

I know we are in the midst of holiday everything and you, dear person who does not take this paper directly from your doorstep or driveway to your...

13.12.2024 3

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WALLACEBURG ARTS: Don’t forget artists when looking for gifts

So, here we are days away from December. This is one of the busiest times of the year for artists.   Theatre Kent recently mounted a production...

26.11.2024 7

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WALLACEBURG ARTS: ‘Salesman in China’ is what a drama should be

If you ever get the chance to see Salesman in China, take the opportunity.   Joni and I added it as a rather last-minute show to our Stratford...

14.11.2024 10

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WALLACEBURG ARTS: Honouring the dreamers

As I write this Joni and I are a few hours away from attending the 3 rd -annual CK Arts and Culture Heroes Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony.   ...

30.10.2024 10

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WALLACEBURG ARTS: Writing a full novel in one month

It’s the middle of October and if you have ever thought, “I should write a book about that,” now is the time to start planning.    ...

18.10.2024 5

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WALLACEBURG ARTS: Taking in the east coast

Joni and I recently returned from a 13-day, 6,000 kilometre trek to the Maritimes.   We had a wonderful journey through Quebec, New Brunswick,...

26.09.2024 8

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WALLACEBURG ARTS: The real costs for artists

This column is a follow up to my one from a month ago about “exposure” being toxic for an artist.   To provide a better understanding of the...

12.09.2024 10

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WALLACEBURG ARTS: Giving the gift of the arts to children

As I write this arts column, the school year is less than a week away.   Parents are celebrating, children are weeping, teachers are stressing...

29.08.2024 10

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Wallaceburgs Arts: What a (Twelfth) Night!

A trip to Stratford and a few upcoming area events As I write this, Joni and I are in La Peche, Que., visiting our niece. You may recall Laura from...

15.08.2024 9

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WALLACEBURG ARTS: Exposure is a four-letter word

This week’s column seems like a monumental task at the moment. In a good way!

02.08.2024 8

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WALLACEBURG ARTS: Unified message needed to gain support for Jeanne Gordon venue

My column this week will dovetail from Dave’s column last week where he expressed his anger about the current and potential use and function of the...

20.07.2024 3

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WALLACEBURG ARTS: A busy, but fun time enjoying the arts

A great many things have happened in the arts world for Joni and I lately. It has been a busy, but fun time.    First a few updates and...

04.07.2024 6

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WALLACEBURG ARTS: Make the effort to support the arts on occasion

Joni and I had a great time at the end of May at the three concerts we were involved in.    We started out by helping Gavin Warren out with his...

20.06.2024 10

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WALLACEBURG ARTS: The tuba is a beast of an instrument

It’s me again, the real Dan White, coming at you from our office overlooking the mighty Sydenham.   I have to admit, there were some very...

01.06.2024 10

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WALLACEBURG ARTS: Many activities coming up in May

This week we have the artistic equivalent of “What we hear, see and think.”   Since Dave and I began this journey (writing a weekly arts...

25.04.2024 30

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WALLACEBURG ARTS: A chat with Chatham-Kent's culture director

This week I will introduce you to Audrey Ansell.    Audrey is the municipality’s community, culture and connections director in Chatham...

11.04.2024 10

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WALLACEBURG ARTS: Using art to improve well-being

Recently I spoke with Mike Douglas, executive director of the Mississauga Arts Council (MAC). I met Mike through my involvement with the Alliance of...

28.03.2024 10

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WALLACEBURG ARTS: Who gets to the determine the winner?

Joni and I watched bits of the grand event where the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences members pat themselves on the back for a job well...

14.03.2024 5

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WALLACEBURG ARTS: Does it tell a story?

I have pondered the question, “What makes art, art?” in this column before. Recently I was given cause to reflect on that again.    Joni and...

15.02.2024 20

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WALLACEBURG ARTS: Catching hillbilly music in Nashville

As I mentioned in my previous column, this week is Part 2 in reflecting on our quick stop in Nashville.    The Cliff Waddell band I wrote about...

01.02.2024 10

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WALLACEBURG ARTS: Taking in the sounds of Nashville

Joni and I are just back from a trip down south. We started our trip with a 22-hour drive straight through to our friend’s home in Florida. David...

18.01.2024 30

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WALLACEBURG ARTS: The work of a Stratford scenic carpenter

My column this week led me to an old friend.    I met Mark Smith in 2010 after spending two weeks teaching in Suchitoto, El Salvador. My path to...

04.01.2024 10

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WALLACEBURG ARTS: Dresden shines on Thursday nights

A few weeks ago, Joni and I happened to be in Dresden on a Thursday night in December. We had a Chatham-Kent Arts and Culture Network board meeting...

21.12.2023 4

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