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Echoes of Bedford Falls in Migration Hall’s ‘It’s A Wonderful Life

December 1, 2023 Dan Savoie Comments Off

As stars twinkle above the quiet, soon-to-be snow-dusted streets of Kingsville, a story as timeless as Christmas itself is preparing to unfold at Migration Hall. Echoing the quaint charm and profound sentiment of Bedford Falls, […]

519 Magazine #64 – December 2023 with William Forsythe

December 1, 2023 519 Magazine Staff Comments Off

This issue features an exclusive with actor William Forsythe, who has a surprising soft spot for classic Golden Age musicals. There are also features with Bad Wolves, The S’Aints, Nice Horse, Big Wreck, Texas King […]

Skating on Dreams: Cirque du Soleil’s Crystal Returns to Windsor

December 1, 2023 Dan Savoie Comments Off

“Cirque du Soleil: Crystal,” the innovative fusion of circus acrobatics and extreme ice skating, opened at Windsor’s WFCU Centre last night, marking its second visit since its mesmerizing debut in 2018. This spectacular show, blending […]

Savoie Faire: Jackson Park’s Bandshell – Stuck Between Freedom and Forsaken

November 30, 2023 Dan Savoie Comments Off

Windsor seems to be at a cultural crossroads, yet appears alarmingly disoriented. The Bandshell in Jackson Park, a relic steeped in history, now teeters on the brink of oblivion, overshadowed by the city’s newer, flashier […]

Paris Monroe – Crafting the Soundtrack of London’s Soul

November 29, 2023 Dan Savoie Comments Off

The artistic journey often begins with a name – an identity that artists don for the stage and for the public. For the musician known as Paris Monroe, this crucial piece of his persona clicked […]

University Players Craft Comedy from Catastrophe in Latest Play

November 28, 2023 Dan Savoie Comments Off

In an audacious display of theatrical calamity, Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society’s “The Murder at Haversham Manor,” stakes its claim as perhaps the most disastrous debacle to ever grace the stage. From the ham-fisted acting to […]

Eclipse – ‘Megalomania’ – A New Era of Anthemic Rock

November 27, 2023 Dan Boshart Comments Off

The heart of rock ‘n’ roll beats to the rhythm of new releases, and the Swedish rock band Eclipse has set pulses racing with their latest album, “Megalomania,” a title that captures the band’s expansive […]

A Heartwarming Journey from Budweiser Gardens to Gander with ‘Come From Away’

November 22, 2023 Dan Savoie Comments Off

Budweiser Gardens in London was recently transformed into a slice of Newfoundland, as the musical “Come From Away” made its much-anticipated stop. This isn’t your typical musical; it’s a rich tapestry that weaves together the […]

A Night at the Opera with Opera Revue and Abridged Opera

November 22, 2023 Matt Saint Comments Off

It looked as if Philistines would derail the night of opera. In the front row, no less, a trio of cackling women continued their private conversation when baritone Alexander Hajek took the stage in the […]

Krystal Laframboise and Cast Make the Hills Alive in Windsor Light’s ‘The Sound of Music’

November 22, 2023 Dan Savoie Comments Off

Windsor Light Music Theatre’s production of “The Sound of Music” for their 75th anniversary season is a vibrant tapestry of music, emotion, and nostalgia. Staged from November 17th to 26th, the show is a heartwarming […]