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Boathouse Still Afloat

by on Dec.14, 2011, under Info, Kitchener / Waterloo, Other, The Boathouse

The supporters of the Boathouse in Victoria Park have joined online groups, showed up in great numbers to council and made sure to fill the seats and keep the taps running as much as possible prior to the hopefully temporary closure of their favourite spots. The public has come out and made it clear to [...]

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Sad Day For Kitchener Independent Musicians As The Boathouse Announces Closing

by on Sep.25, 2011, under Info, Kitchener / Waterloo, Local Talent, Locations, Other, The Boathouse, Venues

Sadly, Kevin Doyle (owner/operator of The Boathouse) has announced that the City of Kitchener has taken over the Boathouse and his option to be located there will end. This will bring an end to the fantastic experiences that both local artists and International legends have shared on this near famous stage.

The Boathouse

For many local artists this will mean an end of an era. Several artists enjoy the opportunity to have regular BOHO gig’s, while others regularly attend to offer support to their peers. If an independent artist is coming through the Kitchener area, you can be sure they are going to be booked at The Boathouse. It’s become a must see/play venue for anyone in the industry…

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Waterloo Frosh Week 2011 Presented By Touch Entertainment

by on Sep.03, 2011, under Concerts, Elements, Guelph, Info, Kitchener / Waterloo, Locations, London, Other

Once again the city of Waterloo is opening its doors for thousands of students coming to one of their outstanding educational institutions and with them comes the expectation for mind-blowing entertainment opportunities. Touch Entertainment is here to deliver! The following is taken from their Facebook page which can be found at www.facebook.com/eventsbytouch. Without further adieu [...]

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18th Annual Kitchener Waterloo End Of Summer Psychic Fair

by on Sep.03, 2011, under Bingemans, Features, Info, Kitchener / Waterloo, Locations, Other

The 18th annual Kitchener-Waterloo End-of-Summer Psychic Fair being held at Bingemans Conference Centre over the 4-day Labour Day Weekend has something for everyone.

Psychic Fair Coupon

Gifted international psychic readers, mediums and healers, astrologers, numerologists, ghost hunters, all types of incredible vendors, exciting free lectures and psychic demonstrations, hourly door prizes and much, much more.

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Kitchener Blues Festival Is On Again

by on Aug.05, 2011, under Concerts, Downtown Kitchener, Festivals, Kitchener / Waterloo, Locations, Other

Well it is that time of year again when approximately 100,000 people will descend upon downtown Kitchener to relish in the wonderful Blues experience that awaits them. As I am posting this the Downtown BIA Stage is already fired up and running and by 6pm this evening when Miss Angel & The Homewreckers hit the stage, the crowds will be ready for them. Hats off to the KBF committee for putting together another fantastic lineup.

Crowd at the Kitchener Blues Festival

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Larry the Cable Guy with Bill Engvall at The Aud TONIGHT

by on Apr.21, 2011, under Concerts, Info, Kitchener / Waterloo, Locations, Other, The Aud

The man who added the phrase “Git-R-Done” to the American lexicon is coming to Kitchener TONIGHT! Dan Whitney, better known as Larry the Cable Guy, brings his latest tour to Kitchener, “Tailgate Party,” which is the byproduct of his Comedy Central Special of the same name. The special was recorded in front of 50,000 fans [...]

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CATL Returns To Kitchener

by on Nov.20, 2010, under Concerts, Info, Kitchener / Waterloo, Local Talent, Other, The Boathouse

Toronto based band CATL was one of the fantastic performances included in this years Kitchener Blues Festival, and they are back in town to perform in a much more intimate setting at the Boathouse. Additional performances by Ginger St. James and Von Crippon will ensure that you will have to plan to get there early [...]

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Key To King Ludwig’s Treasure Chest Found In Lakeside Park

by on Oct.16, 2010, under Festivals, Info, Kitchener / Waterloo, Locations, Other

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest’s $3000 Hidden Treasure discovered in Kitchener’s Lakeside Park (Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada – October 15, 2010) – For 19 days Kitchener-Waterloo treasure hunters have been scouring the area for a hidden key worth $3,000! The key unlocks King Ludwig’s Treasure Chest and the annual search for the loot is one of the [...]

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Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Idol Crowned

by on Oct.12, 2010, under Competitions, Festivals, Info, Kitchener / Waterloo, Locations, Other

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada – October 10, 2010) – The judges have spoken – Karli Purcell, 18, of Listowel, was named the 2010 Oktoberfest Idol winner today at Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest. Karli Purcell has also won the Northern Ontario Open Country Singing Contest and the Harvest Star Search, as well as being a finalist in [...]

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