Grand Bend, Ontario community newspaper and entertainment events guide. Also serves Zurich, Dashwood, Port Franks, Exeter, Parkhill. Casey Lessard photos.
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Star-lite Drive-in, Shipka – 519-238-8344 Starting May 25Shrek, Norbit and Blades of Glory will be held over one week. Check with theatre for latest listings.
Legion uses entertainment to remain relevant & viableStory and photos by Casey Lessard With a smile on her face and a friend in her arms, Doreen Chester looks like a good time personified. The Legion president is cutting a rug on the dance floor while Saturday afternoon’s entertainment performs a song. Partner after partner, male [...]
Grand Bend LegionMay 19 3-6pmHometown: St. ThomasPersonal Style: Everything from early war tunes to East Coast Canada to Elvis, 50s, 60s, 70s. Canadian folk music. Audience participation.Influences: My dad; high school teacher Frank Hurlehay; vocal coach and Caledonians accompanist Dr. Wayne Carroll What people can expect: A fun, lively, entertaining high caliber afternoon. Interview and [...]
Grand Bend LegionMay 26 3-6pmHometown: Originally from East Coast; currently LondonPersonal Style: All over the place. Started out playing classical; folk after school; session musician in L.A.; rock solo act in Canada.Influences: Bob Dylan to Pink Floyd to Buddy Guy. Heavily influenced by jazz. I’m constantly studying that type of music.What people can expect: At [...]
Victoria Day RegattaGrand Bend Yacht ClubRiver Road(519) 238-6676Saturday May 19 to Monday May 21Sunday racing cancelled due to weather.Monday racing (10 a.m.)Story and photos by Casey Lessard“Sailing is not a sport; it’s a way of life.”Bill Newton should know; this is his 40th season at the Grand Bend Yacht Club, and there’s no stopping the Grand Bend resident.“You’ll never find anything more relaxing than sailing,” he says. “The
Oakwood InnMay 18, 19, 20 8pm to 12amThe Stone Angels are Parkhill residents Gloria Martin (lead guitar, percussion and harmony) and Anjhela Michielsen (lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboard and harmonica).Interview and photo by Casey LessardPersonal Style:A: It seems like I’m attracted to something that’s really authentic and
