All Posts Tagged With: "The Toucan"

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Six Questions for Megan Hamilton & the Volunteer Canola

I’m not going to spend too much time setting up this latest round of six questions.  Suffice to say that after listening to a few of Megan Hamilton’s songs, I instantly became a fan and knew that I had to do a feature interview. You can catch Megan Hamilton and The Volunteer Canola [...]

5May2010 | Harvey Kirkpatrick | 2 comments | Continued
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Friday Foto

Call it wishful thinking, but I think that scenes such as the one captured via today’s Friday Foto will soon be upon us.  In comparison to present conditions along Kingston’s waterfront, the only thing that’s really missing from this photo are the thick clouds of those small black flies.  What are these pesky bugs anyway?  [...]

23Apr2010 | Harvey Kirkpatrick | 2 comments | Continued
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Friday Foto

Have you had a chance to catch your breath yet?  Over the past two weeks, Kingston has been bustling with some rather significant events, specifically Reelout 11, Feb Fest 2010, and now CFRC’s Annual Funding Drive.  With Valentines and Family Day on the horizon next week, it will only be a matter of time [...]

12Feb2010 | Harvey Kirkpatrick | 0 comments | Continued
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Kingstonist’s Guide to Halloween

The night of the living dead, cutesy trick or treaters, and drunken costumed fools is fast approaching.  Three sleeps away to be exact.  While some of us have been hard at work deciding on and fabricating the perfect costume, others may need some assistance regarding their outfit, and the best local destinations on All Hallows [...]

28Oct2009 | Harvey Kirkpatrick | 1 comment | Continued
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Limestone City Blues Festival Guide

Next week is the 13th annual Limestone City Blues Festival. The music will be spread throughout downtown, both indoors and out, while the opening night will feature a show at the K-Rock Centre.
As a Kingston musician who likes to think she can play the blues, I will give you this tip: be sure to [...]

20Aug2009 | Danielle Lennon | 0 comments | Continued
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Guide to Canada Day

It is not going to rain tomorrow. It is not going to rain tomorrow. It is not…come on, say it with me!
The City has lined up some fun events around Kingston to celebrate Canada’s 142nd birthday. If you’re downtown, you can start things off with the red and white parade. Anyone [...]

30Jun2009 | Danielle Lennon | 0 comments | Continued
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Homegrown Live

This Saturday, May 9th will mark the first of what will hopefully become an annual event in Kingston: The Homegrown Music Festival. The festival will host over 60 local bands at 9 different downtown venues. The event is a fundraiser for The Joe Chithalen Musical Instrument Lending Library (AKA Joe’s MILL).
Joe Chithalen was [...]

5May2009 | Danielle Lennon | 0 comments | Continued
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How to Ignore a Celebrity

This weekend, my new bride and I made our way to Kitchener where we picked up a piano from her brother’s house, and relocated it to our new home in Kingston. (Note to all: moving a piano is not fun, always hire someone who knows what they’re doing.) So after we arrived [...]

27Oct2008 | Harvey Kirkpatrick | 4 comments | Continued
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Anything but Shameless

There is some really great music going on in this town. I’ve been reluctant to say that too often because I am a musician in Kingston and wouldn’t want to seem biased. But it just has to be said. The Kingston music scene is absolutely hopping and I want to make sure [...]

24Jun2008 | Danielle Lennon | 0 comments | Continued
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Looooooooong Weekend

As Monday is Victoria Day, don’t be surprised if our volunteer staff is otherwise disposed with their long weekend plans. In fact, what are you doing reading this on (insert day here)? Shouldn’t you be out enjoying all that Kingston has to offer? In case you don’t know what’s going on this [...]

16May2008 | Isabel Cooper | 0 comments | Continued
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