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One of the Best Plays at Stratford this year: Much Ado About Nothing

June 26, 2023June 19, 2023 by Margarita Ibbott
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It is far from nothing. There is much to say about the Stratford production of Much Ado About Nothing. Considered one of the best plays at Stratford this year, this year’s production, directed by Chris … Read more

Entertaining East Coast Kitchen Party at The Grand Theatre

June 14, 2023April 22, 2023 by Margarita Ibbott
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As the curtains close on The Grand Theatre’s 2022-2023 season, theatre enthusiasts in London, Ontario, are in for a lively treat with Neptune Theater’s production of The East Coast Kitchen Party. The show promises to … Read more

What to see at the Stratford Festival in 2023

June 14, 2023April 3, 2023 by Margarita Ibbott
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Counting down the days until the start of the 2023 season. Wondering what to see at the Stratford Festival this year? I got you. This year promises to be just as intriguing as past years … Read more

Indigenous Culture at The Grand Theatre – Rubaboo: A Métis Cabaret

March 16, 2023March 12, 2023 by Margarita Ibbott
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This weekend I attended the world premiere of Rubaboo: A Métis Cabaret with Andrea Menard, and it was marvellous! This foray into Métis indigenous culture is another reason to look into Indigenous Tourism in Canada. Productions … Read more

Finding Indigenous Artist Dempsey Bob at The McMichael Gallery

December 21, 2024March 7, 2023 by Margarita Ibbott
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When we think of the Group of Seven, we often think of vast landscapes, stoic mountains and calming lake scenes. Most great works of art are in museums in big cities (think of the AGO, … Read more

Tip toeing through the Canadian Tulip Festival in Ottawa in 2023

March 1, 2023February 27, 2023 by Margarita Ibbott
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The Canadian Tulip Festival in Ottawa At the end of April and for most of May you will be enchanted to see the Canadian Tulip Festival in Ottawa. The National Capital Region (including Ottawa and … Read more

Travel 25 years via BOOM X at The Grand Theatre – You’ll love the ride

February 17, 2023February 16, 2023 by Margarita Ibbott
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There is a playlist. That is the most essential detail you need to know about BOOM X at The Grand Theatre. The international hit show is playing on the Spriet Stage from February 7th through 25th, 2023. … Read more

Controlled Damage at The Grand Theater in London, Ontario

January 29, 2023January 24, 2023 by Margarita Ibbott
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We are used to having royalty or politicians on our currency. We have Queen Elizabeth or a Prime Minister of Canada, but in 2018, Viola Desmond became the first black woman to be placed on … Read more

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DOWNSHIFTING: a movement to voluntarily simplify your life (slow down, minimize, review priorities). I am all about less stuff and more travel.

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