Firehall Arts Centre Wraps 2023-2024 Season with PADDLE SONG
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2024
The Firehall Arts Centre will wrap its 2023-2024 season by welcoming back Cheri Maracle in Paddle Song. Running from Friday, May 24 to Sunday, June 2, this energetic and humorous one-woman musical reflects on the proud legacy of trailblazing Mohawk poet E. Pauline Johnson.
Andrew Cushin Releases Debut Album 'Waiting For The Rain'
by Michael Major - Oct 3, 2023
The 12-track album sees Andrew at his most authentic as he shares various aspects of his own life, vividly portraying a world of emotions from heartbreak to hope and tough childhood memories to making new starts. Recently wrapping his run on Louis Tomlinson's Faith in the Future tour, playing arenas around North America and Europe.
Andrew Cushin Releases New Single 'It's Coming Round Again'
by Michael Major - Jun 29, 2023
The accompanying music video shows a snapshot of Andrew’s experience on his first ever U.S. tour including footage from his recent performance at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Cushin is currently wowing sold-out crowds in arenas across North America supporting Louis Tomlinson.
Firehall Arts Centre Presents PADDLE SONG
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2021
The Firehall Arts Centre presents Paddle Song from Tuesday, November 9 to Sunday, November 21, 2021. A recording of this production will be available for viewing online at a later date.
The Firehall Arts Centre Announces 2021-22 Reunion Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2021
The Firehall Arts Centre has announced its 39th season, and Artistic Producer Donna Spencer has proudly programmed it as a Reunion Season. The Firehall’s 2021-22 Reunion Season opens with the world premiere of Raven Spirit Dance’s Chapter 21 from September 29 to October 3.
Graffiti Jam Set for This Weekend at Spirit Square
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 20, 2015
Vibrant street art will come to life at the 1st Annual Graffiti Jam, a free outdoor event taking place at Spirit Square in Uptown (345 N. College Street) on Saturday, April 25, from 12 to 2 p.m.
BWW Reviews: Compelling, Must See 12 ANGRY MEN at Blank Canvas
by Roy Berko - Jul 15, 2013
Little did Artistic Director Pat Ciamacco realize when he elected to produce Reginald Rose's 12 ANGRY MEN that his selection would be fortuitous. How could he have known that the Casey Anthony and George Zimmerman trials would be the major news stories, with the latter being decided the day Blank Canvas's production opened.
Duran Duran's John Taylor Accepts WIT's Experience, Strength, & Hope Award
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 18, 2013
Global musical phenomenon John Taylor, the co-founder and bassist of Duran Duran and today a critically acclaimed author was honored with Writers In Treatment's Experience, Strength and Hope Award on Friday night during a celebratory evening hosted by Writers In Treatment with support from New Directions for Women. Actor Robert Downey, Jr. presented the award to his friend Taylor. Host Ed Begley, Jr., headline performer Bobcat Goldthwait, actress Ione Skye and singer Divina also paid tribute to Taylor during the starry event held at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles.
PAPADOPOULOS & SONS Grabs Thessaloniki Film Festival Audience Award
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 19, 2012
Marcus Markou's British feel-good comedy PAPADOPOULOS & SONS has, within the last fortnight, won the Michael Cacoyannis Audience Award at the 53rd Thessaloniki Film Festival, and received an unorthodox and historic screening at the European Parliament.