Category Archives: event
The local make-o-sphere broadens–Hacky Halloween
Having spent a good chunk of the afternoon over at DIYDAY on Saturday, I had to haul ass down to THEMUSEUM to just catch the tail end of Hacky Halloween 2013. Delightfully, this event has expanded beyond its creators, the … Continue reading
DIYDAY ripped it up at Chainsaw
DIYDAY kicked ass yesterday, and I hope more events like this are on the way. Instantiated by Marc Lecompte and billed as a “mixed-media event showcasing the hard-working folks putting forth an effort to make the culture of our city … Continue reading
Dreamscapes at WalterFedy
Single Cubic Unit (Green), 2013 – Stephen Lavigne My brother from the very same mother, David G. White, is showing his paintings at WalterFedy and Friday night was the opening reception of the show Dreamscapes, curated by Chérie Fawcett. This … Continue reading
Central Art Walk with Jennifer Gough and nik harron
Here are two artists working the business end of art triple time. As busy as Sunday was, I wanted to make damned sure I got down to Minds Eye Studio Art, Jennifer Gough’s studio to see her and nik harron. … Continue reading
Artist talks at The Homer Watson Gallery FTW!
Fragment of new work by Cathy Farwell It’s one thing to go to a gallery and soak in the work. It’s three levels up from awesome to go to a gallery, hear the artist talk about her concept, trials, process, … Continue reading
The drivers of the Oktoberfest Parade 2013
Here’s to the drivers of the Oktoberfest Parade. The unsung workers that keep the parade moving forward were my focus for this year. I decided to shoot anyone not on foot or stilt. Got pretty much everyone except a few … Continue reading
Centre in the Square opens with killer BANDALOOP show
Centre in the Square kicked off the 2013-2014 season Friday night with a great free event. Despite the 9C temperature, WR came out for the food trucks, the live music, and the awesome aerial dance show from BANDALOOP. If you … Continue reading
Something cooking in Waterloo
Uptown Waterloo eateries put out their best in the public square and Waterloo responded with gusto. This is as close as I was able to come to any of the actual food at the Solstice Sampling. With a 7pm start, … Continue reading
Waterloo Mini Maker Faire rocked!
Last Saturday, the first ever Waterloo Mini Maker Faire at Kitchener City Hall was a smash hit, drawing a crowd of 4000! Makers of all stripes contributed to the event, which was organized by Jaymis Goertz and an army of … Continue reading
Grand Porch Party 2013–music+community for the win!
You start with a band and a porch. Like the Ever Lovin’ Jug Band and 25 Avondale Ave S. Then you add community, amazing sponsors who totally get the vision, a hard-working volunteer crew, and absolutely unbeatable weather. Then multiply … Continue reading