The current exhibit at Cambridge Art Galleries – Idea Exchange, is entitled Tawâskweyâw ᑕᐋᐧᐢᑫᐧᔮᐤ / A Path or Gap Among the Trees, and features Cree Métis visual artist Jason Baerg. This exhibit provides an opportunity for visitors to access leading edge works that show what art is capable of.
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Enjoy colourful lights, bring your Cameras – there’s lots of holiday Action happening in Waterloo Region! Check out these 3 festive favourites, and get ready to #ExploreWR!
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Get ready to #ExploreWR during Culture Days – a national celebration of arts and culture. September 27, 28 and 29, 2019 you’re invited to get hands-on and go behind-the-scenes at this area’s museums, theatres, galleries, festivals and more.
Celebrating Creativity in Waterloo Region during Culture Days 2019 Read More »
Sept. 6, 2019 – Along with a range of other new menu items, Bingemans Oktoberfest 2019 will feature a Waterloo beer-infused bratwurst, pigtails, beer-braised pork knuckles, pigtail mac n’ cheese balls, even the donuts will be glazed with beer! This year’s festival happens Oct. 11-19, 2019.
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Posted August 27, 2019 on kitchenertoday.com – Despite the seemingly never-ending ION construction in downtown Kitchener, THEMUSEUM saw 89,000 visitors during their fiscal year which ended in June, making 2019 their second busiest year since opening.
Spectrum Exhibit boosts Attendance at THEMUSEUM Read More »
Get ready for 4 days of fun with family and friends in Waterloo Region this long weekend! Enjoy attractions, special events, food and live concerts and performances throughout the Civic Holiday weekend
30 Ways to Enjoy the Civic Holiday Weekend in Waterloo Region! Read More »
July 22, 2019 – On July 18, 2019, the Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) announced the nominations for the 2019 LMGI Awards. The City of Cambridge has been nominated for an award in the category of “Outstanding Film Commission/Office”, for exemplary service to the film industry.
Public art and events act as a mirror of the times, a place to go to get inspired, experience joy, to find a sense of belonging, to go on a date, spark deep discussions, or even just a great place to take a photo for the ‘gram’. Find out where to take in public art in Waterloo Region.
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The 2019 Sun Life Financial UpTown Waterloo Jazz Festival features a program of world class performers that is diverse, not only from a perspective of where they come from, but also from the diversity of jazz styles they bring to the Festival. This 3-day festival is free to attend.
#MyJazzIs: The 2019 Sunlife Financial Uptown Waterloo Jazz Festival Read More »
Each summer, Waterloo Region welcomes visitors from around the globe, as the Kultrún World Music Festival takes place in Kitchener’s Victoria Park. Kultrún is dubbed the Region’s largest annual outdoor dance party and features top talent from around the world, while celebrating cultural diversity.
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Canada is set to celebrate its 152nd birthday on July 1st, and you’re invited to the party! There’s a lot happening in Waterloo Region on Canada Day: from live performances and family fun to fireworks, here’s where you’ll find the celebrations happening as you #ExploreWR!
Oh Canada! Celebrate Canada Day in Waterloo Region 2019 Read More »
Posted June 3, 2019 on Cbc.ca The Summer Lights Festival will be the first tenant at a new pop-up space in Carl Zehr Square. The space, which was until recently home to Open Sesame, is at 220 King St. W. in front of Kitchener city hall.
Pop-up shop Project 220 to fill empty storefront at Kitchener City Hall Read More »
Originally posted on kitchenertoday.com June 13, 2019 Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest announces the opening of Bayerische Haus. Elements Night Club in partnership with the Lions Club of Kitchener (formerly running Altes Muenchen Haus) will transform itself for five days & bring back Rocktoberfest.
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May 12th, 2019 is Mother’s Day – a time to honour moms, and those mother-figures in our lives who do so much for us! Looking for ways to show your mom how special she is? While nothing can replace a preschooler’s homemade card or a macaroni picture frame, here are some ideas on how to spoil Mom
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Victoria Day long weekend marks the unofficial start to summer for most people, and it’s a great time to get out and celebrate in Waterloo Region! There are lots of events happening indoors and out. Whether you’re looking to be active, or to kick back and relax, here are some suggestions.
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Festival and Events Ontario has named its Top 100 Festivals and Events. Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest and Christkindl Market were both named to the list, which represents a select group of the most well-known and respected celebrations in the province.
Two Local Festivals Make Ontario’s Top 100 List Read More »
Ever After Music Festival is a fantasy getaway, where world class performances and stunning visuals create an unforgettable weekend! Celebrating its 5th year, EAMF promises to be bigger and better than ever.
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When was the last time you spent a day in UpTown Waterloo? There’s a new vibe in UpTown Waterloo that offers both a vibrant lifestyle for those who live in the core, and an urban, exciting experience for those who are new – or returning – to the area.
Welcome (Back) to UpTown Waterloo! Read More »
The OMA Award of Excellence in Exhibitions recognizes the creation of an exhibit. Examples may include permanent, temporary, traveling or virtual exhibitions. Trailblazing: Women in Canada since 1867 was on exhibit from September 2017 to January 2018 at the Waterloo Region Museum.
OMA Awards of Excellence for Waterloo Region Museum Read More »
Every region has its ‘hidden gems’. In Waterloo Region, the village of St. Jacobs is one of those gems – seemingly small and quaint at first glance, but a deeper look reveals a village that is developing a chic, urban vibe, while still celebrating its rural history.
Things to Do in St. Jacobs – Shopping, Learning and Leisure! Read More »
Explore the amazing cultural scene Waterloo Region has to offer this May! May is Museum Month, and museums and galleries in Waterloo Region are celebrating with special exhibits, programs and events. And you could win a special prize basket that includes an overnight stay at Langdon Hall
This May Visit a Museum & Win a Stay at Langdon Hall Read More »
You may not realize it, but art is all around us. It intertwines into our culture, our community, our everyday lives. The constitution of the art gallery is to educate while entertaining, and the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery is no different. However, KWAG is unique in many ways.
KWAG – Illustrating How Art Is For Everyone Read More »
Waterloo based mixed media artist Carolyn Dix has only been a full-time artist for a little over two years, but she says that the artistic gene is in her DNA. She began her journey into assemblage when enrolled in the creative wood working and design program at Conestoga College.
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