Actor Robert King gives the impression he’s more than just a little keen to be bringing “Bolsheviki” to Stratford’s Alternative Theatre Works next month. The one-man show that asks probing questions about war — and about Canadians at war — recently wound up a highly acclaimed run at Montreal’s Infinitheatre and director Guy Spung will […]
The City of Stratford has a goal: the Top Seven list by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF). In October, it was named as one of The Smart21 — the 21 most intelligent communities in the world for 2011. Stratford developed a vision for the future with an economic revitalization plan to diversify its economic development […]
New Series At Factory163 Starts Sunday dubbed InnerChamber — is promising to reshape the typical concert-going experience in Stratford. All events are held at Factory163 and will include food from the County Food Company and music. The first concert, “Beginnings,” takes place Sunday. Artistic director Andrew Chung will be joined by three colleagues as the […]
Interior plans solidify a restoration of Factory 163 continues On June 22, city council approved zoning change for 163 King Street, thus allowing the 106-year-old former factory to be used for a variety of other purposes. For Maryanne Wilson Co, the planning hasn’t stopped since. “It’s exciting. It’s always been exciting,” she says as she […]
Arts and culture are commonplace in the Festival City, but this past weekend offered up opportunities for hands-on involvement. As part of the Spotlight Festival, participants could find themselves learning to play the cello, cut and print woodblocks, pose as a model for artists or create a theatrical prop. An assortment of people, some with […]
