The Woman Behind ‘Chicago’. No, Not Donna Feore

Maurine Watkins, The Woman Behind ‘Chicago’ My article about Maurine Watkins, the woman who wrote the “blasphemous” play, Chicago, in 1926 has been posted on the Stratford Festival Reviews website. I hope you’ll give it a read. It’s a fascinating story, if I do say so myself. And I do! If you’d like to delve […]
The Complete Wingfield Farms

The Complete Wingfield Farms Cycle at Stratford-Perth Museum In what some aficionados will no doubt consider the theatrical event of the season, the Stratford-Perth Museum will be presenting the entire Wingfield Farms canon, all seven plays, starring Rod Beattie, on seven consecutive Sundays from July 3 to August 14. The shows will be presented at […]
Donna Feore Has Competition
Donna Feore Has Competition As we await the reviews for the Stratford Festival’s production of Donna Feore’s Chicago, there’s this . . .
Ship To Shaw

Ship To Shaw – Robinsong B&B It was no big secret that prices in the hospitality industry were on the rise after two and a half years of pandemic. Even so, the cost of lodging in Niagara-on-the-Lake’s posh bed and breakfast establishments came as something of a shock. Even nearby motels boasted Ritz-like price tags. […]
Using ArriveCan, Your Entry to Canada

Using ArriveCan, Your Entry Into Canada Using ArriveCan, the Canadian phone app that “facilitates’ (if that’s the right word) entry into the Great North is mandatory. At least for now. Entry requirements for border crossings are in a constant state of flux and have been for a while. If you find using ArriveCan confusing and […]