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Awesome Kingston’s November grant was awarded to ‘Kingston Hidden Artist Collective,’ a project that aims to empower artists in disadvantaged situations by providing an easier path to sustainable, self-generated income. The $1,000 micro-grant supports local projects the Awesome Kingston trustees think will help keep Kingston awesome. Ali Sheikh, the project’s
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It’s almost hard to believe that one of Kingston’s most beloved and busy hubs didn’t exist just years ago, but today marks a milestone for the Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning. Friday, Jan. 31, 2020 is the fifth anniversary of the place where dancers practice, artists learn and work,
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Summer was a short one this year. So far, at least. But here we are, with Labour Day, the unofficial end of summer, barrelling down upon us. Fall begins on Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, but if past years are any indication (I mean, they aren’t, given the climate situation, but
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After a brief closure and a change of ownership, the Juniper Café at the Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning is now open once again, and with some changes that are perfectly timed for summer. With amazing new staff and a lovely waterfront patio, you get the same amazing
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As a latte addict living in a city filled with lots of awesome local coffee shops, choosing my top five go-to places was hard, but here we go! With winter just around a corner, if you’re looking for new cozy places to hangout and enjoy for warm beverages, I do
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In this age of technology, where almost everyone is walking around with access to the answer to any question, and the ability to connect to their friends and family all over the world right in their pocket, it is very common to walk into your average coffee shop, bakery and
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It’s supposed to be that magical time of year when we bundle up, brave the cold, and venture outdoors for a leisurely skate, exhilarating toboggan ride, or brisk, wintry walk. While winter may be “letting us down”, the pursuit of fresh air, exercise and a rewarding treat at the end
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One dog-day afternoon I decided it was time I headed up to Juniper Café, which opened just a few months ago, for a light dinner. The sky was clear and the air buzzed loudly with cicadas when I turned my bicycle off of King Street and dipped down toward the
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Last week Kingstonians were given the sad news that one our favourite downtown establishments would be closing for good. The Sleepless Goat, a downtown ygk institution for over 20 years, was a worker’s co-operative, a huge supporter of the arts, and a welcoming, inclusive destination for those seeking fair-trade drinks,
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