Cornwall ON – And while we’re all buzzing about Art in Cornwall I just received the sheet from the Group working on the mapping project for Cornwall and the area! A Culture Plan for the Communities of SD&G The time is right for the development of a comprehensive, community-driven CultureContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – Some people understand Art and the intrinsic role it plays in our every day lives and some don’t.   Elaine MacDonald apparently does.  Glen Grant didn’t seem to.   Bernadette Clement is an Arty; Pat Finnerty….well….. Jason Setnyk Gets It and Won the Night as far asContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – An artist posted on facebook last night. Just listened to politicians speak for 2 hours abouts arts and culture so why do I feel like going used car shopping Well first off I want to give kudos the Library for hosting the debate.  It was and isContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – Local teacher Amanda Marini-Rohde is a lover of dance.  She grew up in Newington and pursued her professional training at York University and then continued to pursue education. She will be holding an audition for a non-profit contemporary dance group on October 30, 2010 at General VanierContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – The deadline for early registration to ArtPreneur is coming up fast!    The two day conference on helping artists amp up their abilities to make money from their skills, craft ,and products happens at Nav Can on November 5-6, 2010. REGISTRATION INFORMATION Early Bird Registration is onlyContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – The Cornwall Public Library is hosting a Meet the Municipal Candidates Event with a focus on Arts and Culture on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. All candidates will be given two minutes to present their general platform and an additional minute to answer a prepared question, drawnContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – Thank you very much for high lighting the City mural issue recently in your paper, which resulted in the approval of the mural restoration by the City Councillors.  For the general public’s interest, there were four councillors, Mary Ann Hug, Bernadette Clement, Denis Thibault, and Denis Carr whoContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – Les rendez vous Franco-bistro nos événements coup de cœur pour mieux faire connaître les couleurs, les traditions, les multiples facettes de la francophonie d’ici et d’ailleurs. Un projet communautaire financé par le ministère Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada (CIC) , la Commission de formation de l’Est ontarien, en collaboration avec leContinue Reading

(Be the Saviour – photos by Sara Murphy Photography) Cornwall ON – Cornwall has a lively and vibrant music scene.  There’s some really good talent amidst our city and they love to come out and play for a good cause like the fund raiser for Chris Campbell that took place at Murphy’s InnContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – Alas poor “Mini Me” looks like it’s going to that great camera pile in the sky.    Mini Me has been the “Eyes” of the Cornwall Free News since our inception.    Thursday he took a tumble and hasn’t recovered since.   Our computer’s don’t recognize him and weContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – The library was a buzz with anticipation to view the 6th Annual L’Association Focus Art Juried Show this past Wednesday, October 6th at The Cornwall Public Library.  A variety of different media have been used and manipulated to express the creative voice of about 40 unique Eastern Ontario VisualContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – Focus Art is having their annual juried art competition! L’Association Focus Art Association is having their Annual Juried Art Competition and Art Exhibit from October 4th to October 29, 2010 at The Cornwall Library, 2nd Street during regular business hours. Participants are encouraged to attend the JuryContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – Artpreneur is back for its 3rd year event!   This year it’s taking place at the gorgeous NAV CAN facility in Cornwall Ontario, and special to the event this year is a $2000.00 cash grant money and many other prizes including a $1500 ad package here onContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – It’s that time of the year for The Parade of Nations!  Founded by Marie Morrell the Parade of Nations celebrates diversity and culture.    The march goes from St. Lawrence College down Montreal Road to Lamoureux Park where events unfold this Saturday and Sunday (September 18-19). ThereContinue Reading

AKWESASNE – It’s that time of the year again!  The Akwesasne International Pow Wow takes place September 11-12 Click the link below to listen to the Akwesasne International Pow Wow radio message! Akwesasne Pow Wow Everyone is welcome! The Akwesasne International Pow-Wow is held annually in September on the weekendContinue Reading

Lancaster ON – Lancaster Artist,Michael Cartwright had a successful morning selling the last of the raffle tickets for the South Lancaster Fish and Game Club. The MacEwen management was kind enough to let him and Glenn Patton ,the man behind the camera,set up and sell. Sell they did and cameContinue Reading