The Grand Theatre opened its 2018/2019 Season on Friday night with Prom Queen: The Musical – the touching true story of Oshawa resident Marc Hall, who in 2002, had to fight for the right to go to prom with his boyfriend. The teenaged boy took on the Durham Catholic School …
Read More »It’s Almost Time For Another Grand Season!
This Sunday, it will be an astounding 117 years since theatre magnate Ambrose Small opened the doors to the Grand Theatre (September 9, 1901). Over a century of entertaining Londoners from within the infamous walls, and the 2018/2019 season promises yet another year of entertainment, as well as social and …
Read More »Punk Meets Metal Recap and Photos
This past weekend saw The Punk Meets Metal show put together by The Forever Phoenix at Old East 765. Four great bands in one night, and across musical genres from Punk to Metal; plus a special guest performance by DJ Skelez. Headliners CounterWait, along with District Edge, The Nothingz, Swearcrow …
Read More »Bluesfest Opener Rocks Harris Park: Pics and Video Clips
It was a great opening night to London Bluesfest 2018, and Harris Park was bouncing as The Sheepdogs, The Dead Daisies, and Hookers ‘N Blow all put on rocking performances. There was great energy from all three bands, which makes for a fantastic festival atmosphere. A special thanks to Grooves …
Read More »Attention Pink Floyd Fans, PIGS Coming to Wolf Performance Hall
Are you a Pink Floyd fan? You may want to check out PIGS then, as Canada’s Pink Floyd is bringing their Outside / In Canadian Tour 2018 to Wolf Performance Hall on October 19th. Canada’s only national touring Pink Floyd tribute, makes the London stop as part of a tour …
Read More »London Bluesfest Opens Thursday, Free Preview At The Market Today
If you’re a fan of Jazz or the Blues and live in London, you’re being treated to a pretty good late week in August. On the heels of a great Wortley Jazz & Blues Fest this past weekend, London Bluesfest 2018 opens on Thursday, and it opens with a great …
Read More »Wortley Jazz & Blues Festival Ignites Old South
Five stages, ten bands, 65 local musicians, one day. Wortley Village cordoned off both ends to traffic for the Wortley Village Jazz & Blues Festival, and Old South was transformed into a sea of music fans this past Sunday afternoon. Hundreds of people filled Wortley Avenue from Elmwood Avenue where …
Read More »Get Ready For Punk Meets Metal Show At Old East 765
London music fans should put September 1st at Old East 765 into their calendars, for a great show called Punk Meets Metal being put on by The Forever Phoenix. Five bands in one night, that transverse musical genres from Punk, to Pop Punk, to Punk Metal, to Metal; plus a …
Read More »Canada’s Wonderland Unveils New Giant Dive Coaster
Yesterday Canada’s Wonderland took the wraps off of the Yukon Striker – the fantastic new roller coaster coming to the park in 2019. The epic journey high above the park’s skyline allows the coaster to break three world records and promises the ride of a lifetime. You will hang over …
Read More »Dog Lovers, Pawlooza Just Days Away!
It’s almost time for the ultimate dog party, THE festival for dogs and animal lovers, it’s Pawlooza this weekend! An estimated 25,000 people and 6,000 dogs will descend on the Plunkett Estates for Canada’s most unique and dog-friendly festival experience. Do you like spoiling your dog? At Pawlooza, you can …
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