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: Grapevine; Articles; 07 August 2018

Prince Edward County Classical Music Festival 2018

Interview with Eric Nowlin by Jeff Keary Researching this topic I came across a book entitled “The Four and the One” * which seemed an appropriate description of the change of directorial hands at the helm of this year’s festival. When one is replaced by four, it says a lot about the one. Stephane Lemelin is the one, to whom considerable credit must be given for making the festival what it is...

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: Sharon Harrison; Articles; 31 July 2018

Westben Dare to Pair

Creative Pairings with Food, Music, Wine and More. Westben re-imagines a new future Artistic Director Brian Finley describes it as rustically sophisticated, yet the purpose-built space is so much more. Known fondly to patrons, friends and locals as The Barn, the unique concert space with seating for 400—with its superb acoustics—has seen myriad world-class musicians and performers grace the...

: Sharon Harrison; Articles; 03 July 2018

Sasha Gallery: An Island Gallery With More Than A View

It is often said, every one of us has a story to tell. For every soul arriving on the shores of Prince Edward County to build a new life, the sentiment couldn’t be more true. Most of us have a story to share and Vera Soltykewych is no different. Vera’s story touches on loss and tragedy, but it also embraces perseverance and strength. With a French mother and a Ukrainian father, Vera grew up...

: Christine Kirkland; Articles; 03 July 2018

Spring Cleaning: Detox for the Body & Mind

Spring is undeniably exciting. This eloquent season carries in its arms the promise of new life. That which fell into the deep slumber of winter is beginning to awaken. It is a turning point, when stagnation is at its end and it is time to sweep the stuffiness of the passing term out through the open doors. The popular expression “spring cleaning” is utilized most often when it concerns the...

: Nicole Bergot-Browning; Articles; 03 July 2018

At Home, Away from Home

If you’ve driven along the Loyalist Parkway in August, hung out at Sandbanks over a July long weekend, visited one of the 40 or so county vineyards, or eaten at a hot new gastropub recently, then you have probably clued in to the fact that Prince Edward County has become a major tourist destination. And with all those visitors comes a need for places for the weary travellers to lay their...

: Grapevine; Articles; 03 July 2018

The Shop on the Corner: Arts & Crafts in the Limestone City

The Shop on the Corner: Arts & Crafts in the Limestone City by Sharon Harrison Located in Kingston’s downtown, Cornerstone Canadian Art & Craft can be found at the bustling intersection of Ontario and Princess Streets. The distinctive 1830s heritage building forms part of Kingston’s characterful streetscape, which now sees a blend of old and newer structures at its core. Cornerstone...