All Posts Tagged With: "Tir na n’Og"
Weekly Poll: Best Live Music Venue
Every so often I catch wind of a fantastic local band or out of town talent performing at one of Kingston’s small but mighty venues for live music. Name dropping aside, if you’re like me you’ll be able to recall a few times where you got to see ‘that band’ play ‘that song’, while the [...]
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Boru’s Harp
Kingston’s most fiddazzling* Celtic band, Boru’s Harp will take over the Tir nan og from 10pm ’til close. No cover! Come claim your spot on the dance floor. *containing two incredibly fast and awesome fiddles
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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 [...]
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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 wearing Canada’s national [...]
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City Landmarks Vol V
Bonjour mes amis. Happy Friday, and all that jazz. It’s been far too long since I gave you a dose of Kingston’s rich history, so today I’m coming back at ya with a story about the old Prince. Constructed in 1809, the Prince George Hotel has stood the test of time under the looming limestone [...]
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The New Bar Scene
Kingston has a pretty happenin’ bar scene, with the Hub (Alehouse aka AJ’s, Stages, The Brass, The Griz and Elixir) drawing huge crowds night after night, while other downtown establishments (The Iron Duke , Brew Pub, Tir Na Nog, Merchant , and Joy) chorale the rest of Kingston’s age of majority card holders. Categorically, the [...]
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Weekend Woes
This weekend pales in comparison to last, and although there are many things to do tonight and tomorrow, for the most part most are repeat, or otherwise ongoing events. Noteworthy things to see and do include: Downtown: After Then and Before Later exhibit is going down at The Artel April in Paris (a Comedy) is [...]
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Not Another (Insert Funny Here) Weekend
It’s been a busy week for me, as I’ve said goodbye to the world of renting, and hello to a new house. I can’t seem to take three steps inside without tripping over an unpacked box, or project that needs my attention. I am very much looking forward to getting out and about this weekend [...]
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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 that you get [...]
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What are you doing tonight?
Today I thought I’d give you an overview of some of the goings-on in Kingston on a Friday night. Now that spring has sprung (knock on wood) it’s time to come out of hibernation and check out what this town has to offer! RMC: Today from 4:30pm to 6:00pm RMC‘s class of 1958 presents Dr. [...]
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