- Masquerade Gala Unmasks The Stigma of Mental Health Challengesby Jennifer ArnoldBurlington and Hamilton residents donned masks and fancy togs for a good cause at the Art Gallery of Burlington (AGB) on May 4. Hosted by the Other Bird restaurant group to raise funds for the Canadian Mental Health Association Hamilton… Read more: Masquerade Gala Unmasks The Stigma of Mental Health Challenges
- Boot-Scootin’ Burlington: Mall Turns into Dance Floor for Line Dance Flash Mobby Jennifer ArnoldIt was International Line Dance Flash Mob Day on Saturday, and Burlington Centre hosted a line-dancing flash mob for the second year, organized by local dance teacher Tammy Wyatt. Wyatt, of Bronte Boots N’ Spurs Line Dancing, said that this… Read more: Boot-Scootin’ Burlington: Mall Turns into Dance Floor for Line Dance Flash Mob
- Festival of New Beginnings Celebrated Spring, Orthodox Easter, and The Beauty of Multi-Culturalism in Burlingtonby Jennifer ArnoldThe Sahaja Yoga Meditation Network (SYMN) hosted its annual Festival of New Beginnings at the Burlington Lions Club on May 5, with multi-cultural dance and musical performances. This year, the festival fell on Orthodox Easter, so beautifully decorated eggs and… Read more: Festival of New Beginnings Celebrated Spring, Orthodox Easter, and The Beauty of Multi-Culturalism in Burlington
- SPECIAL EVENT: AN EVENING AT THE BRANT INNby Press ReleaseMay 7, 2024 — Museums of Burlington Step back in time to the golden era of the Brant Inn! Join us at the Marquis Gardens at the Waterfront Hotel on June 22, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. for… Read more: SPECIAL EVENT: AN EVENING AT THE BRANT INN
- From Bob Bell: The Beautiful Birds of Burlington and Areaby Guest ContributorBy Bob Bell If you are at LaSalle Park and see a gray, chicken-like bird swimming around, it is not a duck — but rather an American Coot. Take a close look at their bill, and you’ll see it is… Read more: From Bob Bell: The Beautiful Birds of Burlington and Area
- Meet The Artist: Denise Balettaby Guest ContributorBy Arts Burlington Arts Burlington is looking forward to its big spring show and sale at the Art Gallery of Burlington (AGB), taking place on May 25 and 26, 2024. Arts Burlington is a committee representing the Burlington Fine Arts… Read more: Meet The Artist: Denise Baletta
- Write Here Write Now 2024: Burlington Public Library’s Annual Writing Contest Opens May 1by Burlington Public LibraryCalling all aspiring Burlington writers — embark on a literary adventure and let your creativity soar! Burlington Public Library’s annual writing contest, Write Here Write Now, runs May 1 to 31. We invite everyone ages 10 and older who lives,… Read more: Write Here Write Now 2024: Burlington Public Library’s Annual Writing Contest Opens May 1
- Festival of New Beginnings: Free Cultural Celebration on May 5by Jennifer ArnoldThe Sahaja Yoga Meditation Network’s annual Festival of New Beginnings is taking place on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at the Burlington Lions Club. This free festival, hosted by the Sahaja Yoga Meditation Network (SYMN) as part of their 100 Seeds… Read more: Festival of New Beginnings: Free Cultural Celebration on May 5
- Beautiful Burlingtonby Guest ContributorWe’re going back a few weeks to the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, with this remarkable photo by David Wei Tan. For most, viewing this eclipse was a once-in-a-lifetime event, and so seeing it through the eyes (well,… Read more: Beautiful Burlington
- Burlington Public Library Announces Winners of the Grand Battle of the Books 2024by Burlington Public LibraryBurlington Public Library is thrilled to announce the champions of this year’s Grand Battle of the Books 2024 competition. Heartfelt congratulations go to both the Junior and Senior Grand Battle victors — both hailing from Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic… Read more: Burlington Public Library Announces Winners of the Grand Battle of the Books 2024
- Join the Circus at Masquerade Gala to Benefit Mental Health Supportby Jennifer ArnoldOn May 4, 2024, The Other Bird hospitality group is hosting their fourth annual Masquerade charity gala with the theme Circus, Circus, at the Art Gallery of Burlington. The event was created to both raise money for the Canadian Mental… Read more: Join the Circus at Masquerade Gala to Benefit Mental Health Support
- Meet The Artist: Yvonne Iten-Scottby Guest ContributorBy Arts Burlington Arts Burlington is looking forward to its big spring show and sale at the Art Gallery of Burlington (AGB), taking place on May 25 and 26, 2024. Arts Burlington is a committee representing the Burlington Fine Arts… Read more: Meet The Artist: Yvonne Iten-Scott
- From Bob Bell: The Beautiful Birds of Burlington and Areaby Guest ContributorBy Bob Bell LaSalle Marina is a great place to see ducks during the winter months, and if lucky you might see a Northern Pintail Duck; most winters, one or two seem to make an appearance. To me, they are… Read more: From Bob Bell: The Beautiful Birds of Burlington and Area
- Meet the Artist: Heidi Scarfoneby Guest ContributorBy Arts Burlington Arts Burlington is looking forward to its big spring show and sale at the Art Gallery of Burlington (AGB), taking place on May 25 and 26, 2024. Arts Burlington is a committee representing the Burlington Fine Arts… Read more: Meet the Artist: Heidi Scarfone
- Beautiful Burlingtonby Guest ContributorHeading into a weekend that may not have the best weather (spoiler alert: rain and wind on the forecast), maybe some of Derrick Stevens’ moodier photos will inspire you to get outside anyway. There is beauty to be found in… Read more: Beautiful Burlington
- Peace Parade This Weekend in Celebration of Khalsa Day: All Invitedby Jennifer ArnoldBurlington’s Sikh community invites all of the city’s residents out to celebrate Khalsa Day on Sunday, April 14, with a Peace Parade and sharing in food afterward. The festivities will begin at 1 p.m. at Guru Ravidass Gurdwara Sahib, with… Read more: Peace Parade This Weekend in Celebration of Khalsa Day: All Invited
- Party of Misfits: Part 2by Mia GreeneLocal-news.ca is thrilled to present part two of Mia Greene’s serial novel, titled Party of Misfits. In a nod to the literary traditions of the Victorian era, where renowned authors like Charles Dickens and Wilkie Collins captivated readers with serialized… Read more: Party of Misfits: Part 2
- Meet the Artist: Cathy Disbrowby Guest ContributorBy Arts Burlington Arts Burlington is looking forward to its big spring show and sale at the Art Gallery of Burlington (AGB), taking place on May 25 and 26, 2024. Arts Burlington is a committee representing the Burlington Fine Arts… Read more: Meet the Artist: Cathy Disbrow
- From Bob Bell: The Beautiful Birds of Burlington and Areaby Guest ContributorBy Bob Bell LaSalle Marina is a great place to see ducks during the winter months, including many species such as the Common Goldeneye, which have migrated south for the winter. Late in the winter, it can be very entertaining… Read more: From Bob Bell: The Beautiful Birds of Burlington and Area
- WORLDS OF THE NIGHT SPECIAL EXHIBITION OPENING ON APRIL 6by Press ReleaseApril 2, 2024 — Museums of Burlington Museums of Burlington proudly presents a new special exhibition, WORLDS OF THE NIGHT, on view at Joseph Brant Museum from April 6 to August 24. Shine the light on darkness! Enter Worlds of the Night’s dusky atmosphere and learn… Read more: WORLDS OF THE NIGHT SPECIAL EXHIBITION OPENING ON APRIL 6
- Britta B. Ready To Do Her Thing at the Burlington Lyrics and Poetry Festivalby Guest ContributorBy Kyle Marshall, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Spoken word poet Britta Badour is at the top of her game right now, and she’ll be bringing her talents to the Burlington Lyrics and Poetry Festival this month. Britta B., as she… Read more: Britta B. Ready To Do Her Thing at the Burlington Lyrics and Poetry Festival
- Comedy for a Good Cause: It’ll Be a Pawsitive Riotby Jennifer ArnoldTickets for an upcoming comedy night at Burlington’s Club 54 are being sold for the benefit of the Burlington Humane Society (BHS). Club 54 regularly features live comedy, hosted by Ben Guyatt, before the nightly dance party kicks off, but… Read more: Comedy for a Good Cause: It’ll Be a Pawsitive Riot
- Beautiful Burlingtonby Guest ContributorComing into this long weekend, let’s enjoy a few of Derrick Stevens’ photos of Burlington’s beautiful bridges — and if weather and time allow, please take this as your inspiration to get out and explore our city, its parks, and… Read more: Beautiful Burlington
- Meet The Artist: Sean Morelloby Guest ContributorBy Arts Burlington Arts Burlington is looking forward to its big spring show and sale at the Art Gallery of Burlington (AGB), taking place on May 25 and 26, 2024. Arts Burlington is a committee representing the Burlington Fine Arts… Read more: Meet The Artist: Sean Morello
- 2024 BPAC Hall of Fame Nominations Are Openby Press ReleaseMarch 26, 2024 — Burlington Performing Arts Centre The Burlington Performing Arts Centre is now accepting nominations for its 2024 Hall of Fame Inductee. Ever since opening in 2011, the Burlington Performing Arts Centre has strived to build, foster, and… Read more: 2024 BPAC Hall of Fame Nominations Are Open
- From Bob Bell: The Beautiful Birds of Burlington and Areaby Guest ContributorThe Trumpeter Swan is Burlington’s official city bird, which is a great choice as LaSalle Marina boasts a very large number that spend the winter there. It is well worth a visit to see them and learn about them by… Read more: From Bob Bell: The Beautiful Birds of Burlington and Area
- Celebrate Spring Free Meditation and Music Event This Weekendby Jennifer ArnoldOn Saturday, March, 23, the 100 Seeds of Joy project by the Sahaja Yoga Meditation Network will host a free meditation and flute workshop at the Orchard Community Hub. Starting at 11 a.m., join in for a group meditation and… Read more: Celebrate Spring Free Meditation and Music Event This Weekend
- Beautiful Burlingtonby Guest ContributorWe are enjoying the slight moodiness in Derrick Stevens’ photo of LaSalle Park (main photo) and this interesting view of the Skyway bridge (below). It’s always fascinating to see our beautiful city through someone else’s creative lens. Hope you enjoy… Read more: Beautiful Burlington
- Artist selected to create public art for Skyway Community Centreby Press ReleaseMarch 12, 2024 — City of Burlington The City of Burlington has selected Xiaojing Yan’s proposal entitled “Ephemeral Reverie” for the Skyway Community Centre Public Art Project. A citizen jury shortlisted three artists to create preliminary design proposals for this… Read more: Artist selected to create public art for Skyway Community Centre
- The Burlington Performing Arts Centre Presents the 2024 Sound of Music Festival June 13 to 16by Press ReleaseMarch 12, 2024 — The Burlington Performing Arts Centre What started as a single marching band parade in 1980 has since transformed into Canada’s largest free music festival. The Sound of Music Festival (SOMF) takes over Burlington’s picturesque downtown and… Read more: The Burlington Performing Arts Centre Presents the 2024 Sound of Music Festival June 13 to 16
- Burlington Musician Coming Home To Debut At Burlington Performing Arts Centreby Guest ContributorBy Kyle Marshall, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A Burlington singer/songwriter who has also travelled the Toronto and London music scenes is returning home and making her debut at Burlington Performing Arts Centre (BPAC) on Sunday afternoon. Allie Reddon will be… Read more: Burlington Musician Coming Home To Debut At Burlington Performing Arts Centre
- Cancelled: Burlington Winter Beer Festival 2024by Jennifer ArnoldWith only days until the event, the Burlington Winter Beer Festival has been cancelled after three beverage vendor partners withdrew from the event due to internal issues. This was to be the ninth year of the event, which aimed to… Read more: Cancelled: Burlington Winter Beer Festival 2024
- From Bob Bell: The Beautiful Birds of Burlington and Areaby Guest ContributorLaSalle Marina is a great place to see ducks during the winter months, including many species such as the Canvasback that have migrated south for the winter. Canvasbacks are large, flashy diving ducks with the males showing a lot of… Read more: From Bob Bell: The Beautiful Birds of Burlington and Area
- Burlington Public Library Announces Lyrics and Poetry Festival Lineupby Burlington Public LibraryBurlington Lyrics & Poetry Festival runs April 2024 April is National Poetry Month and here in Burlington, we are celebrating poetic creativity in all its forms during the third annual Burlington Lyrics & Poetry Festival. “We’re thrilled to welcome a… Read more: Burlington Public Library Announces Lyrics and Poetry Festival Lineup
- Ninth Annual Burlington Winter Beer Festival Next Weekendby Press ReleaseFeb. 27, 2024 — Burlington Winter Beer Festival The Burlington Winter Beer Festival is back for its ninth year on March 8 and 9, 2024, at The Burlington Holiday Inn and Conference Centre! Annually, family and friends come together to… Read more: Ninth Annual Burlington Winter Beer Festival Next Weekend
- Beautiful Burlingtonby Guest ContributorIt’s another cold and beautiful Friday in Burlington! Heading into the weekend, here are two of Derrick Stevens’ gorgeous images of our city for you to enjoy. We love the two moods on display here — the Gotham City vibes,… Read more: Beautiful Burlington
- Party of Misfits: Part 1by Mia GreeneLocal-news.ca is thrilled to unveil an exciting addition to our repertoire —the launch of a captivating serial novel titled Party of Misfits. In a nod to the literary traditions of the Victorian era, where renowned authors like Charles Dickens and… Read more: Party of Misfits: Part 1
- The Burlington Performing Arts Centre Marches into Spring with Extensive Lineupby Press ReleaseFeb. 23, 2024 — Burlington Performing Arts Centre The performing arts seek to evoke a wide range of emotions. The Burlington Performing Arts Centre is sure its March lineup will do just that. With song cycles beautifully exploring challenging historical… Read more: The Burlington Performing Arts Centre Marches into Spring with Extensive Lineup
- From Bob Bell: The Beautiful Birds of Burlington and Areaby Guest ContributorThe Tufted Titmouse, with its conical crown and huge black eyes, is the ultimate cute cartoon bird. We are on the extreme northern edge of their range, so they are not that common but seem to be increasing in numbers.… Read more: From Bob Bell: The Beautiful Birds of Burlington and Area
- Charles Cozens’ Metamorphosis Will be at BPAC on March 4by Press ReleaseOn March 4, 2024, at 7:30 p.m., the Burlington Performing Arts Centre’s Community Studio Theatre will host a free performance of Metamorphosis. The Metamorphosis concert is a fascinating exploration of how music is composed and developed. Conceived by Maestro Charles… Read more: Charles Cozens’ Metamorphosis Will be at BPAC on March 4
- Make an Upcycled Diorama with BurlingtonGreen on Feb. 29by Guest ContributorFeb. 21, 2024 — BurlingtonGreen BurlingtonGreen is hosting a hands-on workshop on Feb. 29 at the Art Gallery of Burlington, where participants will create dioramas with upcycled “life scraps.” This free event is aimed at those aged 55 or over,… Read more: Make an Upcycled Diorama with BurlingtonGreen on Feb. 29
- Get Ready to Eat: Up to Six Food Festivals in The Planning for 2024by Jennifer ArnoldThe number of food festivals set to take place in Burlington this year is expanding — the current count is six, each in various stages of planning and in the city’s application process. Burlington residents will be spoiled for choice:… Read more: Get Ready to Eat: Up to Six Food Festivals in The Planning for 2024
- Steelpan, Lunch, and Learn in Oakville on Wednesday for Black History Monthby Jennifer ArnoldThe Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton and the Halton Equity Diversity Roundtable have partnered to host a lunch and learn session called “Resonance of Resilience: Celebrating Black History Month” on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. This free diversity, equity, and inclusivity… Read more: Steelpan, Lunch, and Learn in Oakville on Wednesday for Black History Month
- Tracy Cain Shares the Untold Stories of Black Canadian History Through Song and Storytellingby Jennifer ArnoldTracy L. Cain presents her unique family history to audiences of all ages through a mix of song and storytelling, all to shed light on Black Canadian history — until, ultimately, it is a regular part of the telling and… Read more: Tracy Cain Shares the Untold Stories of Black Canadian History Through Song and Storytelling
- Beautiful Burlingtonby Guest ContributorHappy Friday, Burlington! We hope you’re staying warm on this chilly February day (we are actually hoping the snow lasts for at least a few days so we can get out and enjoy it). If you’re not a fan of… Read more: Beautiful Burlington
- Watch and See Photos: Year of the Dragon Comes in with a Roarby Jennifer ArnoldThe scent of melted sugar wafted up to the mezzanine, and the main hall of the Burlington Performing Arts Centre (BPAC) was packed with people ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year with Redleaf Cultural Integration on Saturday. Many wore… Read more: Watch and See Photos: Year of the Dragon Comes in with a Roar
- CELEBRATING THE SWEETEST TIME OF THE YEAR WITH MAPLE SEASON PROGRAMSby Press ReleaseFeb. 13, 2024 — Conservation Halton Conservation Halton is excited to welcome the sweetest time of the year with the return of Maple Season programs at Mountsberg and Crawford Lake Conservation Areas. Starting Saturday, March 2, 2024, guests can visit… Read more: CELEBRATING THE SWEETEST TIME OF THE YEAR WITH MAPLE SEASON PROGRAMS
- Burlington Public Library Hits Unique Milestoneby Guest ContributorBy Kyle Marshall, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Burlington Public Library (BPL) reached a milestone in 2023 that they have never hit before. The library announced that members borrowed more than one million physical books last year, a classification that includes… Read more: Burlington Public Library Hits Unique Milestone
- Calling All High School Students: Essay Contest Alertby Jennifer ArnoldThe Halton Black History Awareness Society (HBHAS) is now accepting submissions for its annual Local Lens essay and video contest. High school students have until Fri., May 31, 2024, at 5 p.m. to submit their essays, spoken word presentation or… Read more: Calling All High School Students: Essay Contest Alert
- From Bob Bell: The Beautiful Birds of Burlington and Areaby Guest ContributorWhite-throated Sparrows breed across central Canada, and pass through here during migration to and from their southern U.S.A. wintering grounds. Some will spend the winter with us. They are best known for their song, which sounds like “Oh Canada, Canada,… Read more: From Bob Bell: The Beautiful Birds of Burlington and Area
- Discover Deep Connections and Found Objects at the Art Gallery of Burlington’s Two New Exhibitsby Guest ContributorBy Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Art Gallery of Burlington (AGB) is currently hosting two unique exhibits: How can I know you? and Stockroom, on display until April 28, 2024, and April 7, 2024, respectively. How can I… Read more: Discover Deep Connections and Found Objects at the Art Gallery of Burlington’s Two New Exhibits
- Year of the Dragon Celebration Coming to Burlington Performing Arts Centre This Weekendby Guest ContributorBy Kyle Marshall, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Redleaf Cultural Integration (RCI) will be ringing in the Lunar New Year with a celebration at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre. The Year of the Dragon Celebration will take place on Feb. 10… Read more: Year of the Dragon Celebration Coming to Burlington Performing Arts Centre This Weekend
- Dear Life: Everyone Wants Something From Me and I Just Can’t Take It Anymore — Help!by Guest ContributorWelcome to Dear Life, Local-news.ca’s advice column! We’ve got two excellent advice-givers, Caroline Elisabeth Pigott and Sara Curto, ready to advise Burlington residents on their sticky problems and thorny life challenges. Sara is a career coach with deep experience in… Read more: Dear Life: Everyone Wants Something From Me and I Just Can’t Take It Anymore — Help!
- Explore Black History This Month in Burlington and Oakvilleby Guest ContributorBy Rebecca Gruszka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter February is Black History Month in Canada, a month-long celebration of Black history, culture, and community, and Burlington residents have a number of interesting local options to partake in the learning and festivities.… Read more: Explore Black History This Month in Burlington and Oakville
- Burlington Bookmarks Contest is On!by Burlington Public LibraryCalling all artists and book lovers, young and old! Burlington Public Library’s (BPL) annual Burlington Bookmarks Contest is underway. The year’s challenge is to create a design inspired by your favourite book! How it worksEntrants must live, work, or attend school in Burlington.… Read more: Burlington Bookmarks Contest is On!
- Tourism Burlington launches 16th Annual Taste of Burlington January 29–February 11by Press ReleaseJan. 29, 2024 — City of Burlington Tourism Burlington is excited to launch the 16th annual Taste of Burlington program today, and it will run until February 11, 2024. This year’s program offers more than 20 restaurants from across Burlington… Read more: Tourism Burlington launches 16th Annual Taste of Burlington January 29–February 11
- From Bob Bell: The Beautiful Birds of Burlington and Areaby Guest ContributorAmerican Tree Sparrows breed in the shrubby transitional zone between the boreal forest and tundra in northern Canada and Alaska, and will visit us in the winter, typically between late October and late April. Look for their bicoloured beaks —… Read more: From Bob Bell: The Beautiful Birds of Burlington and Area
- You’re Invited: 100 Seeds of Joy Celebrates Makar Sankranti Jan. 27by Jennifer ArnoldThe Burlington-based Halton Sahaja Yoga Meditation Network is continuing on its mission of spreading joy via meditation this year with even more free meditation events, including a meditation-celebration of Makar Sankrati this weekend. On Sat., Jan. 27, the group will… Read more: You’re Invited: 100 Seeds of Joy Celebrates Makar Sankranti Jan. 27
- Halton Black Voices’ Art + Soul Celebration: A Vibrant Finale to the “Bring a Folding Chair” Exhibitby Guest ContributorBy Maisha Hasan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter One phrase echoes throughout cookouts, beaches, art galleries, and board meetings alike: bring a folding chair. The chant finding purchase on the latter two may confuse you, but it is the rallying cry… Read more: Halton Black Voices’ Art + Soul Celebration: A Vibrant Finale to the “Bring a Folding Chair” Exhibit
- City Seeks Local Artists For Five Public Art Projectsby Press ReleaseJan. 17, 2024 — From the City of Burlington and Public Art Burlington The public art annual Local Artist Program is open for submissions until Feb. 16. This program commissions local artists to create a variety of small to medium… Read more: City Seeks Local Artists For Five Public Art Projects
- From Bob Bell: The Beautiful Birds of Burlington and Areaby Guest ContributorDark-eyed Juncos are sparrows that breed across Canada, typically further north than here, but come south to spend the winter with us. Their arrival in the last half of September is an annual reminder that winter is on its way. They… Read more: From Bob Bell: The Beautiful Birds of Burlington and Area
- Creating Connections Through Art: Live Art with Tania LaCaria at Kiehl’s This Weekendby Jennifer ArnoldHamilton-based artist Tania LaCaria will be at Kiehl’s in Mapleview Centre on Sat., Jan. 13 for a live painting session — LaCaria will be making the lab coat of Kiehl’s mascot Mr. Bones into a work of art. From 1… Read more: Creating Connections Through Art: Live Art with Tania LaCaria at Kiehl’s This Weekend
- Kawartha Dairy to Sweeten Burlington’s Spring With Opening of New Storeby Jennifer ArnoldKawartha Dairy is set to open their eleventh retail store in Burlington in spring of this year, and their social media announcement immediately caused excitement amongst Burlington residents. With most current Kawartha Dairy retail stores around Kawartha Lakes, Lake Simcoe,… Read more: Kawartha Dairy to Sweeten Burlington’s Spring With Opening of New Store
- LaSalle Park to Host Food Truck Festival in Summer 2024by Guest ContributorBy Jim Young, chair of Partnering Aldershot Street Eats Market is officially coming to Burlington’s LaSalle Park on June 21–23, 2024, as of this morning. Street Eats paid the security deposit today following a conditional offer from the City of… Read more: LaSalle Park to Host Food Truck Festival in Summer 2024
- Beautiful Burlingtonby Guest ContributorOn this first “Beautiful Burlington” post of 2024, we thought we’d share some throwback images from warmer and brighter times in 2023 from Derrick Stevens. While one should never dwell in the past, we can certainly learn from the past… Read more: Beautiful Burlington
- Library Unveils Dynamic Hub for Family Learning and Creativityby Guest ContributorBy Kyle Marshall, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Burlington Public Library (BPL) is launching a new hands-on learning centre called DiscoverySpace at the Central branch. The new space will be open to the public on Jan. 8 and is located on… Read more: Library Unveils Dynamic Hub for Family Learning and Creativity
- Burlington Arts and Culture Fund (BACF) accepting applications until Feb. 2by Press ReleaseJan. 2, 2023 — City of Burlington The City of Burlington is inviting artists to apply for the 2024 Burlington Arts and Culture Fund (BACF). This is an annual grant program that provides $75,000 of total available funding to local… Read more: Burlington Arts and Culture Fund (BACF) accepting applications until Feb. 2
- 2023 Round-Up: Our Most Popular Stories and Editor’s Picksby Jennifer ArnoldThis year is drawing to a close, and it has been both challenging and interesting. We’re still figuring out how to be in this post-pandemic world, and economic pressures, not least of which have been the wild inflation rates this… Read more: 2023 Round-Up: Our Most Popular Stories and Editor’s Picks
- Dress Up, Dress Down, or Dress for the Cold: New Year’s Eve Parties in Burlingtonby Jennifer ArnoldStill trying to decide what to do for New Year’s Eve? Lots of local restaurants have special menus and music (though some are already booked up), and staying home with takeout is always an option (order really early!), but we… Read more: Dress Up, Dress Down, or Dress for the Cold: New Year’s Eve Parties in Burlington
- Holiday-Themed Craft and Meditation for Kids and Parents on Dec. 30by Jennifer ArnoldFor their final “Cool Kids and Parents” event of 2023, the Sahaja Yoga Meditation Network is hosting one of their signature meditation and crafting workshops on Sat., Dec. 30 at the Orchard Community Hub. This free event, running from 10:30… Read more: Holiday-Themed Craft and Meditation for Kids and Parents on Dec. 30
- Overcoming Trauma Through Divine Inspiration: Kemahee Baker’s Healing Art at AGB Until Jan. 7by Jennifer ArnoldDigital artist Kemahee Baker, one of the local Black artists featured in “Bring a Folding Chair” at the Art Gallery of Burlington (AGB) until January 7, began her journey as an artist in an unusual way: she first tried creating… Read more: Overcoming Trauma Through Divine Inspiration: Kemahee Baker’s Healing Art at AGB Until Jan. 7
- COGECO’S YOURTV CONNECTS YOU WITH LOCAL HOLIDAY PROGRAMMINGby Press ReleaseDecember 20, 2023 — Cogeco Connexion Cogeco’s YourTV is offering special holiday programming that reflects the communities it serves throughout the month of December. It’s been an extremely busy start to the holiday season at YourTV. Across Ontario, the team,… Read more: COGECO’S YOURTV CONNECTS YOU WITH LOCAL HOLIDAY PROGRAMMING
- A Library Prescription for Lonelinessby Burlington Public LibraryLet’s face it. Despite the twinkling lights, peppermint drinks, and supercharged cheerfulness, this time of year can be tough to cope with — especially if you feel alone. During the pandemic lockdowns, we embraced changes such as takeout meals, online… Read more: A Library Prescription for Loneliness
- Local Authors Welcome: Read Local at BPLby Burlington Public LibraryBurlington Public Library’s lending collection is quite eclectic — books, DVDs, jigsaw puzzles, iPads (and lots of other technology), seeds, community passes — the list goes on! But we have a unique and treasured book collection you may not know… Read more: Local Authors Welcome: Read Local at BPL
- NATURE’S SUPERHEROES: LIFE AT THE LIMITS OPENS AT Royal Botanical Gardensby Press ReleaseNEW EXHIBITION SHOWCASES VARIETY OF ‘SUPERPOWERS’ ORGANISMS USE TO SURVIVE AND THRIVE ON EARTH Dec. 5, 2023 — Royal Botanical Garden Holding your breath for up to two hours. Gulping down a snack 10 times your own weight. Living in… Read more: NATURE’S SUPERHEROES: LIFE AT THE LIMITS OPENS AT Royal Botanical Gardens
- “The Visual Alchemist” Designs Latest Mapleview Centre Muralby Guest ContributorBy Bailey Telo, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On November 16, 2023, Mapleview Centre revealed their latest mural designed by Jamaican-Canadian collage artist Stylo Starr. Stylo Starr is a visual alchemist and creative facilitator based in Hamilton, known for her captivating… Read more: “The Visual Alchemist” Designs Latest Mapleview Centre Mural
- Reynold C. Thomas: Exploring Identity and Vulnerability Through Art at “Bring a Folding Chair” Exhibitby Jennifer ArnoldArt has always been part of the life of Reynold C. Thomas, one of the artists featured in the exhibit “Bring a Folding Chair” at the Art Gallery of Burlington (AGB). His piece, “Perseverance,” is being displayed at the AGB… Read more: Reynold C. Thomas: Exploring Identity and Vulnerability Through Art at “Bring a Folding Chair” Exhibit
- Beautiful Burlingtonby StaffThis week’s Beautiful Burlington features photos by Kai Ruhl, one of our super-talented high school co-op students. Thanks to Kai for getting us in the holiday spirit with these photos from last winter, and reminding us of the beauty that’s… Read more: Beautiful Burlington
- Festival of Inner Lights: Celebration Marks 100th Birth Anniversary of Sahaja Yoga Founderby Jennifer ArnoldA crowd gathered at the Art Gallery of Burlington on Sunday to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, founder of the Sahaja Yoga movement, with the Festival of Inner Lights, organized by the Halton… Read more: Festival of Inner Lights: Celebration Marks 100th Birth Anniversary of Sahaja Yoga Founder
- Bring a Folding Chair: Catch Local Black Artists at AGB Before Jan. 7by Jennifer ArnoldThe Art Gallery of Burlington (AGB) is hosting “Bring a Folding Chair” until January 7, which grew out of conversations with Halton Black Voices about a potential Culture Days event to its current form. Work from four local Black artists… Read more: Bring a Folding Chair: Catch Local Black Artists at AGB Before Jan. 7
- Help Make Burlington Merry and Bright With BPL’s Kids Learning Fundby Burlington Public LibraryThis holiday season, Burlington Public Library is asking for your help in supporting literacy and learning for kids of all ages. A donation to our Kids Learning Fund helps: grow our children’s collections with books, technology, and more; fund free programs to… Read more: Help Make Burlington Merry and Bright With BPL’s Kids Learning Fund
- Find Your Own Inner Light at 100 Seeds of Joy’s Festival of Inner Lights on December 10by Guest ContributorBy Halton Sahaja Yoga Meditation Network The Festival of Inner Lights, with live artistic performances and a guided meditation for Mother Earth, will take place within the magnificent setting of the Art Gallery of Burlington in the heart of the… Read more: Find Your Own Inner Light at 100 Seeds of Joy’s Festival of Inner Lights on December 10
- Beautiful Burlingtonby StaffThis week’s Beautiful Burlington is slightly misnamed, as neither photo has Burlington as the subject, but both are Burlington neighbours, so we’ll let it slide. Both of these gorgeous images are by Derrick Stevens. The main photo shows the former… Read more: Beautiful Burlington
- REVEL at AGB: A Sensory Feast of Art, Music, and Culinary Delights Draws Over 400 Attendeesby Jennifer ArnoldLast week at the Art Gallery of Burlington (AGB), some 400-plus people enjoyed art, music, food, and conversation at REVEL, an immersive experience and fundraiser for the gallery. Guests were dressed in cocktail finery to take part in the revelry… Read more: REVEL at AGB: A Sensory Feast of Art, Music, and Culinary Delights Draws Over 400 Attendees
- SOLO: Operatic Delights and Seasonal Favorites at East Plains United Church on December 2by Partnering Aldershot PressSouthern Ontario Lyric Opera (SOLO) presents “Joy to the World” at East Plains United Church on Saturday, December 2, 7:30 p.m. Please join East Plains and SOLO for an evening of operatic and seasonal favourites and more, with two wonderful soloists, SOLO choristers, and pianist Sabatino Vacca. … Read more: SOLO: Operatic Delights and Seasonal Favorites at East Plains United Church on December 2
- Holiday Giving Lights Up the Burlington Performing Arts Centre’s 7th Annual Festival of Treesby Press ReleaseNov. 22, 2023 — Burlington Performing Arts Centre It’s the most wonderful time of the year and the Burlington Performing Arts Centre (BPAC) will be aglow with its 7th Annual Festival of Trees from November 22 to December 17, once again made… Read more: Holiday Giving Lights Up the Burlington Performing Arts Centre’s 7th Annual Festival of Trees
- Arts Burlington Guild Sale This Weekendby Jennifer ArnoldOver 150 artists will be displaying their work at the Art Gallery of Burlington (AGB) on Sat., Nov. 25 and Sun., Nov. 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days for the Arts Burlington Holiday Sale. Across the… Read more: Arts Burlington Guild Sale This Weekend
- Shine On at The Halton Black History Awareness Society Holiday Partyby Jennifer ArnoldGet ready to shine at Halton Black History Awareness Society’s (HBHAS) “Time to Shine” annual holiday party and fundraiser, taking place on Sat., Dec. 9, 2023, at the Burlington’s Royal Canadian Legion Branch 60. Starting at 8 p.m., party-goers will… Read more: Shine On at The Halton Black History Awareness Society Holiday Party
- Santa Claus Parade Back in Burlington on Dec. 3by Jennifer ArnoldSanta will be travelling down the streets of Burlington again on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, alongside the community floats, costumed characters, and other entertainers marching in the Santa Claus Parade, starting at 2 p.m. Much-loved parade regulars Burlington Teen Tour… Read more: Santa Claus Parade Back in Burlington on Dec. 3
- HOLIDAY EVENTS AT THE MUSEUMS OF BURLINGTONby Press ReleaseNov. 14, 2023 — From Museums of Burlington Mark your calendars with these upcoming special events! For more information on admission and tickets for special events, check museumsofburlington.ca/events. A Night at Ireland House | Friday, December 1Guests will enjoy a tour of the… Read more: HOLIDAY EVENTS AT THE MUSEUMS OF BURLINGTON
- Join Remembrance Day and Diwali Meditation Sessions This Weekby Jennifer ArnoldThe Sahaja Yoga Meditation Networks is offering three free meditation workshops in Burlington and Oakville to honour Remembrance Day this week, and a special Diwali workshop this coming Saturday. The first will take place at 7 p.m. this evening, Monday,… Read more: Join Remembrance Day and Diwali Meditation Sessions This Week
- Beautiful Burlingtonby StaffFor this week’s edition of Beautiful Burlington, we’re taking a trip to the Royal Botanical Gardens with Derrick Stevens. He captured this gorgeously-plumed duck and the landscape shot at Hendrie Valley before the cooler weather swept in. Enjoy this weekend,… Read more: Beautiful Burlington
- Sarah Raughley Champions Diversity in Fiction: ‘Why Representation Matters in Writing’ at BurLITFestby Guest ContributorBy Maisha Hasan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In light of new fantastical adaptations, such as Percy Jackson and The Olympians on Disney+, there is fuss to be had, mainly over X (formerly Twitter), about diversity in not only the fantasy… Read more: Sarah Raughley Champions Diversity in Fiction: ‘Why Representation Matters in Writing’ at BurLITFest
- Beautiful Burlingtonby StaffIt’s a study in contrasts for today’s featured photos of Burlington. This is LaSalle Park, stormy one day, bright on another, both images taken by the talented Derrick Stevens. Both show the beauty of the park in very different ways.… Read more: Beautiful Burlington
- SOUND, JUST SOUND: SPECIAL EXHIBITION At Joseph Brant Museum From NOVEMBER 14by Press ReleaseNov. 1, 2023 — From Museums of Burlington Joseph Brant Museum is pleased to announce a new special exhibition opening. Sound, Just Sound, is a production of the Sherbrooke Museum of Nature and Science with the contribution of Heritage Canada and the Quebec Ministry of… Read more: SOUND, JUST SOUND: SPECIAL EXHIBITION At Joseph Brant Museum From NOVEMBER 14
- The Art Gallery of Burlington Honours Influential Trinidadian Artist Sybil Atteckby Guest ContributorBy Bailey Telo, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Art Gallery of Burlington (AGB) is hosting an exhibit featuring the extraordinary art of legendary Trinidadian artist Sybil Atteck, from October 20, 2023, until January 7, 2024. According to the AGB, the… Read more: The Art Gallery of Burlington Honours Influential Trinidadian Artist Sybil Atteck
- Go “Gnome for the Holidays” at East Plains United Church Arts and Crafts Sale This Weekendby Jennifer ArnoldEast Plains United Church in Aldershot will be holding its 48th annual arts and craft sale on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The theme for this year is “Gnome for the Holidays”; expect vendors, baked goods,… Read more: Go “Gnome for the Holidays” at East Plains United Church Arts and Crafts Sale This Weekend
- Haunted House to Haunted History: The Extraordinary Spooky Journey of Patrick Crossby Jennifer ArnoldIt started in childhood: whispery voices, footsteps, doors opening and closing. Then Patrick Cross began seeing dark entities, walls moving like waves on water, a bedroom wall that was always freezing cold to the touch. Paranormal occurrences seemed to cluster… Read more: Haunted House to Haunted History: The Extraordinary Spooky Journey of Patrick Cross
- Spooky Burlingtonby StaffIn honour of All Hallows’ Eve next week, this week we’ve got some images the Great Pumpkin Trail at the Royal Botanical Gardens instead of Beautiful Burlington photos. Put those costumes on early if you’re heading over to the RBG… Read more: Spooky Burlington
- ONE BURLINGTON CELEBRATES “MUSIC IS THE UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE” AT BURLINGTON PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE ON NOVEMBER 2by Press ReleaseOct. 25 — From One Burlington One Burlington, the city’s organization dedicated to inclusive celebrations of faith and culture, presents its annual event on Thursday, November 2 in the Main Theatre of the Burlington Performing Arts Centre. “Music Is The… Read more: ONE BURLINGTON CELEBRATES “MUSIC IS THE UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE” AT BURLINGTON PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE ON NOVEMBER 2