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KITCHENER GETS NEW ARTS LEADERS

The City of Kitchener’s arts and entertainment department has added two local arts leaders to its team to support the launch of the recently announced Kitchener LIVE destination marketing brand. Green Light Arts’ co-founder and managing director Carin Lowerison will be taking on the role of Manager of Arts and Entertainment Venues and music industry veteran Will Muir will become the city’s Music Officer.  

Kitchener LIVE was first announced at Mayor Berry Vrbanovic’s State of the City address on Oct. 21, 2025 at Centre in the Square. In his address, Vrbanovic said Kitchener LIVE will be a centralized platform for residents to discover events, purchase tickets, and learn how to host an event at a city-owned facility.   

The new brand is a small part of the city’s growing Arts and Entertainment Department. Led by Director of Arts and Entertainment Jeremy Dueck, the department includes three divisions: Arts and Creative Industries, Special Events and Arts and Entertainment Venues.  

Arts and Creative Industries is managed by Andrea Hallam and includes calls for public arts, the 44 Gaukel Creative Workspace, and the city’s film and music offices. Special Events is led by Steve Roth and includes the city’s Canada Day celebration, Way Back Festival, and the Christkindl Market. Music Officer Will Muir will work with the Special Events team to integrate local talent into events like the Roos Island Music Series.  

Lowerison will lead the third division as the Manager of Arts and Entertainment Venues which oversees the Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts, the Victoria Park Pavilion, the City Hall Rotunda and Carl Zehr Square.   

The Arts and Entertainment Venues team is also responsible for the Kitchener LIVE platform. Dueck said the platform’s vision of “Your City. Your Stage.” is designed to help audiences and artists connect across all of the city’s venues, from Centre in the Square and The Aud to Roos Island and Carl Zehr Square. Kitchener LIVE will also include information on public art calls that are coming up and camp opportunities at THEMUSEUM and Centre in the Square.  

“How many times have you talked to people and they say they didn’t know that an event or concert was happening? We think all these events are common knowledge, but it’s not. Our community is growing so quickly that even for the people who’ve been here for a long time, they may not always know what’s happening,” Dueck said.  

For audiences, Kitchener LIVE will be the brand for its existing KW Tickets website and will include events at all city-owned venues and spaces. The new platform will also include information and tools for event hosts and producers to help book venue space.  

“There’s never been an easy entry point if you want to organize an event in one of the major event spaces. That’s what Kitchener LIVE will introduce,” he added.  

In addition to Kitchener LIVE, Dueck said the new department structure will help improve communication across the city’s owned and operated venues.   

“When the Mayor and Council created this division, one of the visions they had was, we need our venues to talk more. Now we meet monthly where we can share what’s coming up. Through those conversations, we get more insight as to what the other venues are doing,” Dueck said.  

While the new platform helps guide the public and event organizers, Dueck said the overarching goal is to present a cohesive brand to potential event hosts. The new structure can potentially help the city to attract major destination events, such as national award shows.  

“Down the road, if we’re trying to attract a major destination event, the Canadian Country Music Awards or the Junos, if we’re trying to go after an event brand, Kitchener LIVE helps us package and present our experience in the arts and entertainment scene here in Kitchener,” he said.  

THE LOCALIST: 2025 Year in Review

DEW— Gorilla Secret (LP)

Release Date: Feb. 8, 2025

City: Kitchener 

Genre: Rock, Punk

The debut LP from DEW is a collection of loud, lo-fi, DIY basement punk recordings. The members of DEW are part of a growing youth movement within the local music scene and lead the call for more all-ages venues and events. The band announced their final show was played in September at The Union. 

PAPERHATS — DEMAND MORE (EP) 

Release Date: Mar. 14, 2025

City: Toronto 

Genre: Post Punk

PAPERHATS is a two-piece band formed by the drummer of Toronto band Your Grandad and the guitarist/backing vocalist of local noise band Karloff. DEMAND MORE is an emotional rollercoaster both in its lyrics and sound, resulting in a listening experience that is abrasive, turbulent and uniquely captivating. 

SOLSIC—Who Will You Blame (LP) 

Release Date: Mar. 19, 2025

City: Kitchener 

Genre: Alternative, Hardcore

SOLSIC embraces a combination of hardcore and alternative emo influences on their electric six-track EP. With a relentless pace, the band highlights melodic vocals and harsh screaming layered  over a thrashing instrumental performance. The band released a music video to accompany the track “No Loss to Mourn” in October. 

Liral — Mooncalf (LP) 

Release Date: May 1, 2025

City: Kitchener

Genre: Emo,Folk

Mooncalf is the sophomore album and second full length release from Liral in 2025. This newest installment in the band’s quickly growing discography explicitly contrasts their first release, which featured an experimental exploration of industrial and harsh noise. Throughout Mooncalf, the band’s poignant lyricism intersects with minimalistic acoustic guitars, resulting in an album that is raw and emotionally honest.  

Connor Gains — Good Time Buddies (LP) 

Release Date: May 1, 2025

City: Cambridge

Genre: Alternative Rock, Blues, Soul

Conor Gains’ musical growth and experience continue to shine through his songwriting. Gains delivers a simultaneously laid back yet impressively passionate performance across the album. Drawing comparisons to The Allman Brothers Band and Nathaniel Rateliff, Good Time Buddies covers significant musical ground while exploring themes of friendship and personal change. 

Bree Bartha— Flight Risk (LP)

Release Date: May 25, 2025

City: Kitchener 

Genre: Folk Pop

Bree Bartha’s captivating voice and intimate storytelling are front and centre on her album Flight Risk. Bartha’s BandCamp bio describes her writing style as “live from her bedroom floor”. The project contrasts familiar and accessible folk pop production with the complicated and bittersweet theme of homesickness. 

BODY MINUS HEAD — An Exercise in Self-Sufficiency (LP) 

Release Date: May 30, 2025

City: Kitchener 

Genre: Hardcore Punk

Body Minus Head features members from other notable Ontario bands such as Basque, Exalt, Mockingbird, Wish Me Luck and Wayfarer. Their debut album has a total runtime of just under twenty minutes, where the band rips through an absolutely scorching ten track performance packed full of vicious guitar riffs and intense vocals. Physical copies are available via No Funeral Records. 

SIN COLA—demo 2025 (Demo) 

Release Date: Jun. 30, 2025

City: Kitchener 

Genre: Emo Folk

The sophomore demo release from SIN COLA is a compelling two-track installment featuring only vocals, acoustic guitar and the soft buzz of ambient noise filling the background. The recordings immediately establish a warm lo-fi charm that pairs thoughtfully alongside the intimate lyricism and delicate vocal delivery of Nicolas Couture.   

Curbside — A Lifetime to Outgrow (LP) 

Release Date: Aug. 8, 2025

City: Cambridge

Genre: Skate Punk

Curbside’s sophomore return is a fourteen-track high speed album that is an absolute blur in the best way. Consisting of members from other familiar local bands such as Handheld and Frank Dux, this long-awaited album comes thirteen years after their debut and is faster and heavier than ever! Expect blistering drumming, relentless guitars and intense vocal performances. 

Vox Confidential — Journey to the Core of the Earth (EP) 

Release Date: Aug. 16, 2025

City: Kitchener

Genre: Psychedelic, Surf Rock

Kitchener’s self-proclaimed “best espionage garage rock band” makes their introduction with a three-track EP which is the perfect soundtrack to the grooviest spy film you can imagine. With vibrant 1960s organ, fuzz-laden guitar and overall surfy vibes, the band manages to sound vintage and familiar while remaining fresh and exciting. 

A HORSE NAMED FRIDAY— Feeding (LP)

Release Date: Aug. 21, 2025

City: Kitchener 

Genre: Chamber Folk

This album was originally released on BandCamp as a direct fundraiser for Rama, a friend of the band, and her family, who currently reside in Gaza and require immediate support. Feeding is a beautifully somber collection of recordings and songs that were created using a phone. The process with which these songs came to fruition causes the collective project to feel innately delicate and vulnerable. 

MAIDEN LANE — DEMAND Bedouin Medicine (LP) 

Release Date: Nov. 7, 2025

City: Kitchener 

Genre: Garage Rock, Punk

Two years in the making, Maiden Lane presents their loudest and most intense performance to date. BEDOUIN MEDICINE draws its thematic inspiration from the band’s attempt to capture the feeling of modern-day chaos in an album. Blending the raw energy of punk with the simplicity of garage rock and the sonic experimentation of psychedelia, the band has truly hit their stride.  

ARCADE ALLSTARS—Destined for Disaster (LP) 

Release Date: Nov. 7, 2025

City: Kitchener 

Genre: Ska, Punk

Arcade Allstars follow up their 2023 EP Insert Coin with their first full length album Destined for Disaster. Originally formed during the tail end of the pandemic, the group sounds more cohesive than ever. Their project is loaded with catchy, energetic hooks that will invoke an irresistible urge to get up and dance. 

FRANKIE TEARDROP — Black Grasshopper Stew (EP) 

Release Date: Nov. 28, 2025

City: Kitchener

Genre: No Wave

The experimental no-wave duo Frankie Teardrop, known for their unique live performances, have recorded their thought-provoking sound on their debut EP Black Grasshopper Stew. Driven by hypnotizing metronomic drum machines paired alongside guitars and vocals soaked in noise, distortion and feedback, the album is abrasive and anarchic, prioritizing an exploration of musical texture in exchange for traditional melodies. The album is available exclusively on Bandcamp. 

CARRY ON — Where’d It All Go? (EP) 

Release Date: Dec. 5, 2025

City: Waterloo

Genre: Indie Rock

Carry On is the solo project of Anthony Maracek whose sound combines folk storytelling with indie rock’s energy and experimentation. The highlight of the project is Mareck’s songwriting, often finding inspiration from his own stories and life experiences while explicitly leaving room for the audience to create their own interpretations. 

Album artwork sourced from Bandcamp. 

Featured collage made with contributions by Sangjun Han, Keegan Gingrich, Matt Andrew Lewis, Jo El-Deek, Erica Rippon and Harleen Kaur Dhillon.

2025 was filled with incredible people and amazing art! Thank you to everyone who creates! https://haskashaunt.com/2025/12/31/top-10-performances-i-saw-in-2025/ #yyjart #LocalArt #Theatre

#HapaxTheatre ‘s Hidden People was magical - I loved this script and seeing it brought to life with this delightful cast! Two more chances to catch this one! Bonus, I snagged a cozy hoodie, perfect on a cold day 🥰 #YYJ #LocalArt #LocalActors

THE LOCALIST: NOVEMBER 2025

Maiden Lane— BEDOUIN MEDICINE (LP)

Release Date: Nov. 7, 2025

City: Kitchener 

Genre: Garage Rock, Punk

Two years in the making, Maiden Lane presents their loudest and most intense performance to date. BEDOUIN MEDICINE draws its thematic inspiration from the band’s attempt to capture the feeling of modern-day chaos in an album. Blending the raw energy of punk with the simplicity of garage rock and the sonic experimentation of psychedelia, the band has truly hit their stride.

Sega Saturn the Console — Expansion Pak (EP) 

Release Date: Nov. 22, 2025

City: Kitchener 

Genre: Punk Rock

Expansion Pak is the debut EP from three-piece punk rockers Sega Saturn the Console. Their EP includes seven electrifyingly loud and fast punk tracks about life and the inevitability of death.  

The project packs a punch, flying through the track list in the span of just ten minutes. Physical copies available locally via Pink Lemonade Records. 

Arcade Allstars—Destined for Disaster (LP) 

Release Date: Nov. 7, 2025

City: Kitchener 

Genre: Ska, Punk

Arcade Allstars follow up on their 2023 EP Insert Coin with their debut full length album Destined for Disaster. Originally formed during the tail end of the pandemic, the group sounds more cohesive than ever. Their album is loaded with catchy, energetic hooks that will invoke an irresistible urge to get up and dance. Physical copies available locally via Pink Lemonade Records.

Frankie Teardrop — Black Grasshopper Stew (EP) 

Release Date: Nov. 28, 2025

City: Kitchener-Waterloo

Genre: No Wave

The experimental no wave duo Frankie Teardrop, known for their unique live performances, have recorded their thought-provoking sound on their debut EP Black Grasshopper Stew. Driven by hypnotizing metronomic drum machines paired alongside guitars and vocals soaked in noise, distortion and feedback, the album is abrasive and anarchic, prioritizing an exploration of musical texture in exchange of traditional melodies. The album is available exclusively on Bandcamp.

Red Carpet Revival — “Bang Bang!” (Single) 

Release Date: Nov. 14, 2025

City: Waterloo

Genre: Alternative Rock, Pop Punk

The female fronted rock band Red Carpet Revival returns with their newest single, “Bang Bang!” which features high energy riffs, anthemic vocals and hard-hitting lyrics. The song draws influence from the early 2000s alternative and emo scene, adding a modern twist to a nostalgic sound and assuring the track will find fans amongst the youth and elder emos alike.

Album artwork sourced from Bandcamp. 

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Doing some #HolidayShopping? Stop by Le Marché Bohème at Bonnie Doon until 5pm, and #SupportLocalArtists this holiday season!

#ShopLocal #LocalArt #yegArt #yegPhotographer #yegArtist #MerryChristmas #HappyHilidays

Caught White Christmas tonight! An absolutely sweet, festive romp - two more shows to catch this little seasonal delight! 🎄 #VOS #YYJ #LocalArt

Feel that? ▢ yep ▢ tell me more.

#MakersMarket #LocalArt #Journaling #GiftsThatLast

📸 #MondayMotivation Looking ahead to Artists Sunday on
Nov. 30: Celebrating Creativity Worldwide! 🎨

📣Support local artists this holiday season! Discover unique, handcrafted gifts that tell a story and strengthen our local economy. What can you do?
• 🖼️ Visit a local art gallery
• 🎭 Attend a theatrical performance
• 🏛️ Explore a museum and its gift shop
• 🎁 Purchase a one-of-a-kind artisan gift
• 💃🏻View a dance performance, take a class
• 👩‍🎨More!

#Artists #ArtistsSunday #art #holiday #localart

walk a different way, see something new

#photo #photowalk #localart #stlouis #saintlouis

There are still a couple copies of our photography #zine at Camera Traders in Market Square. Six local creators. Lots of great local photos. Please pick one up! #yyj #localart #vivtoriabc
https://www.camera-traders.com/

Online bidding is now open!. Join us! Meet the artist and find amazing handmade gifts. Scan the QR code to get an early look at the artworks.

#art #ArtAuction #WoodburyNJ #NJ #SouthJersey #FAF #originalart #LocalArt #holidaygifts #handmadeart #ArtAuction #WoodburyFAF #WoodburyNJ #SJAC #Lot323 #YesNJ #visitsouthjersey #IrisRichardsonArt #aerosolart

What a provoking show! So much to ponder, and lots of “but what did you think about…”. A gripping and intense two hander, “A Number” runs until Nov 16th! https://www.dandeliontheatre.ca/ #YYJ #Theatre #localart

One of my favorite annual shows, tiny, just opened at Studio Gallery in SF. All the art is smaller than 7x7" and less than $500. The show constantly changes as art sells off the wall and is replaced.

A couple of my Cloud Portraits are in tiny this year! One is available online at https://www.studiogallerysf.com/tiny-25-images-2/cloud-portrait-7 (not all the art is available online but a good amount is, go check it out!)

If you're in SF the opening is Sun, Nov 9 12-6pm and the show runs through Dec 22.

#SanFrancisco #sanfranciscoart #localart #SmallArt

Bring Nevada County’s haunted charm to your screen.

Three new spooky desktop wallpapers are here — featuring local haunts like you’ve never seen them before.

Download for free below before they disappear.👻✨

#NevadaCounty #GrassValley #NevadaCity #HolbrookeHotel #NorthSanJuan #SpookySeason #HauntedNevadaCounty #IttyBitty4Life #DesktopWallpaper #LocalArt #GhostStories

http://ittybitty4life.com/2025/10/24/haunted-history-meets-desktop-art-nevada-county-edition/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Join us on Nov 22nd for FAF's Holidazzle Art Auction & Holiday Market! Hosted at @sjartistcollective 's new Artist Studio & Gallery in Woodbury. Enjoy wine and light bites as you see the art up close and chat with the artists! 🎨👩‍🎨

#FAFCoalition #WoodburyFAF #Lot323 #ArtAuction #HolidayMarket #sjac #southjerseyartistcollective #njart #visitsouthjersey #SouthJersey #christmas2025 #supportthearts #localart #smallbusiness #art #giftideas #artshops #artmarket #WoodburyNJ

The Triangle Entertainment Guide Tuesday October 21st Edition

The Triangle is buzzing this Tuesday with something for everyone — from seniors enjoying a free day at the NC State Fair to evening book clubs, art sessions, and open mics across the region. Whether you’re in Raleigh, Durham, or Chapel Hill, today is packed with culture, creativity, and community.

🎠 Senior Citizen Day at the NC State Fair

All Day | FREE for ages 65+ | NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh

Celebrate Senior Citizen Day with free admission for guests aged 65 and older! Enjoy the rides, food, exhibits, and concerts at the North Carolina State Fair, a fall tradition that continues to bring smiles to all ages.

🎓 NC Countdown to College

All Day | FREE

Application fees are waived for many North Carolina colleges and universities this week. It’s the perfect opportunity for students to take a step toward their future — tuition-free applications and campus events included.

🎨 Sculpture in the Garden

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | FREE ($5 Suggested Donation) | NC Botanical Garden, Chapel Hill

Take a peaceful stroll through the North Carolina Botanical Garden, where local artists showcase outdoor sculptures among lush greenery. A blend of art and nature, this exhibit is free and open to all.

📚 North Hills Kids: Bubbles & Books

9:30 AM – 11:30 AM | FREE | The Commons at North Hills, Raleigh

Bring the little ones for a morning of fun at North Hills Kids — enjoy bubbles, storytime, and sunshine in one of Raleigh’s most family-friendly gatherings.

💀 Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke Chapel

10:00 AM – 8:00 PM | FREE | Duke University Chapel

Visit the stunning Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke Chapel, a moving tribute honoring ancestors and loved ones through colorful altars and cultural symbolism.

🔥 Campfire Storytime

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | FREE | Blooming Daisy Homestead, Spring Hope

Gather around the campfire for stories and songs at this cozy family event celebrating fall’s charm.

🧪 Science at the Museum

1:30 PM | FREE | NC Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh

Incredible Science: Hands-on learning fun for kids and curious minds. Window on Animal Health: Get an inside look at veterinary science and animal care at the Nature Research Center.

📖 Book Club: The Hunting Party

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | FREE | Southern Peak Brewery, Apex

Unwind with a drink and good company at this month’s book club discussion of The Hunting Party — perfect for mystery lovers!

🍻 Evening Socials Around the Triangle

Pints & Pups – 6:00 PM–8:00 PM | Ponysaurus, Durham Adult Coloring Night – 6:00 PM–10:00 PM | Hi-Wire Brewing, Durham Bond Brothers Run Club – 6:00 PM | Cary Artful Evenings: Live Art Tuesdays – 6:00 PM | JB Duke Hotel, Durham Beer & Banjos Raleigh – 6:30 PM–9:00 PM | Bowstring Pizza & Brewyard Crafts & Drafts – 6:30 PM | Crank Arm Brewing, Raleigh Beginner Line Dancing – 6:30 PM–10:00 PM | Mystic Farm & Distillery, Durham

🎭 Nightlife & Music

Mystery Night – 7:00 PM | Ment Beverage Co., Durham Music Bingo – 7:00 PM | Gizmo Brew Works, Durham Beer & Banjos Carrboro – 7:00 PM | Speakeasy, Carrboro Video Game Night – 7:00 PM–11:00 PM | Moon Dog Meadery, Durham BEERthoven: Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle – 7:30 PM | Atomic Clock Brewing Co., Durham Open Mic Night – 7:30 PM | Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew, Hillsborough Swing Dancing & Lesson – 7:30 PM | Back Studio Stomp, Durham International Jazz Open Jam – 8:00 PM | Neptune’s Parlour, Raleigh Terror Tuesdays: Halloween Movie Night – 8:00 PM | Ponysaurus, Durham Karaoke Night – 8:00 PM | Boxcar Bar + Arcade, Durham Open Mic with Live Band – 9:00 PM | Slim’s, Raleigh

🌟 Make the Most of Your Tuesday

Whether you’re exploring art in Chapel Hill, enjoying a beer and banjo jam in Raleigh, or relaxing at a Durham brewery, the Triangle is alive with creativity and community. Step out and support your local venues, artists, and neighbors tonight!

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Had so much fun at the 780 Blanshard gallery open house this afternoon! So much art, so inspiring!!! #LocalArt #ArtYYJ #VisualArt