The second edition of Bloom festival is coming up March 6&7! Bloom is a multi-venue world music festival presented by your friends at Northern Lights Festival Boreal. Their team has put together an amazingly curated line up of artists from across the globe and if their summer fest is any indication you don’t want to miss out. Sudburians will have the chance to catch performances from festival headliners including A Tribe Called Red with their electric multimedia DJ show, Polaris Prize winner Lido Pimienta, and the ferociously talented Terra Lightfoot. Make sure you have the Bloom app downloaded so......
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February 26, 2020
SUDBURY MIGHT BE THE WEDDING CAPITAL OF THE NORTH!
We already knew we loved Sudbury, but as it turns out this might be one of the best cities to be in love in too! Sudbury was well represented at the recent Ontario Wedding Awards in Sudbury and really stood out among the many spectacular wedding vendors nominated! Top wedding professionals from across the province were recognized for their excellence and dedication to making couple’s wedding dreams come true. Notably, a few Sudbury entrepreneurs were honoured with top awards in their categories, Guilty Pleasure’s Bakeshop + Bar took home Cake Designer of the Year, Lavish Events & Florals were......
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Get ready for an explosion of world music to hit downtown Sudbury! Northern Lights Festival Boreal presents Bloom for the second year, March 6&7, 2020. This multi-venue festival invites you to get a taste of all sorts of music with influences from around the globe! The Grand Nightclub, The Townehouse Tavern, and the Sudbury Theatre Centre will play host to over 10 performances over Bloom 2 with surprise pop-up shows still to be announced. Sudburians will have the chance to catch headliners A Tribe Called Red with their electric multimedia DJ show, Polaris Prize winner Lido Pimienta, and the......
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Looking for some new tunes to get you through these long winter months? We’ve got a new local recommendation we think you’ll love! Maxwell José is a performer who’s name you might recognize as a frequent player on local stages. His style is influenced by country folk artists like John Prine and more modern performers like Daniel Romano. After lots of hard work and songwriting José’s first EP Making of a Fool was released in late 2019. With a fresh new year at hand, he’s ready to get out and perform his original songs for new and old fans......
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Theatre Cambrian is bringing Annie, one of the most beloved family musicals to the stage February 6-16, 2020 in collaboration with Sudbury Theatre Centre. A crew of over 30 dedicated artists are bringing this production together chock full of local talent. Get the whole gang out to see everyone’s favourite precocious red-headed orphan in action! Tickets are available now at www.sudburytheatre.com for the run, don’t miss out! Taking on the titular role of Annie is Marymount Academy grade 9 student, Ava Levecque. Directed and choreographed by John McHenry, with music director Simon Landry, ANNIE also features the talents of......
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It’s time to get on your most extra attire, beat that face and WERK your way to the Caruso Club. Carmen Dior is hosting a one night only evening of eleganza extaviganza and you will not want to miss it! Sudbury born performer Noah Carniello is bringing their drag persona to life right here at home on February 1st at the Caruso Club (lower hall). Not only does your $20 ticket get you into the show where Dior will be serving up glamorous looks and stellar entertainment, but you’ll also have a chance to meet Dior herself! Doors open......
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Happy 2020! We are back in action and kicking off the year with a new Maker Monday post. Today we are introducing you to the Mighty Village! You can read all of our other Maker Monday posts here. Tell us a bit about Mighty Village. Mighty Village is a national literacy initiative, which reviews Canadian children’s books with a socially conscious focus. We support books that foster equality, champion the environment, and promote a more inclusive society. We also create a line of art and merchandise, which further supports our mission of literacy, advocacy and change. The items sold in......
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The pressure is on! The days are winding down and your time is running out to figure out the perfect plans to ring in 2020! There’s a lot to do and many options to consider so to help you out, we’ve compiled a round-up of events going on throughout the city to celebrate. Make sure you tag us on Facebook and Instagram and use #ourcrater to show us what you get up to this holiday! NYE Family Fun Day – Safari Adventure – Science North (100 Ramsey Lake Rd), 11AM-5PM, Tickets: $15-27 Take a wild safari tour through the......
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If you haven’t quite managed to get your jingle bell spirit going for the season it’s not too late yet! Sometimes the stress of the holidays can take you out of actually enjoying them. No matter what the holidays have in store for you this year take some time to enjoy some favourite traditions or maybe even start a fresh one! Sudbury still has lots of fun and exciting events coming up to check out if you’ve been feeling a little Grinchy this season. Take a look and get out there in good cheer! Festival of Lights – Daily......
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If you haven’t noticed, it is indeed that time of year again! And I don’t know about you but I always end up with a least one person on my list that I just don’t know what the heck to get!! I try my best to shop local when I can for gifts, its the best way to find something truly unique for someone special. To me, part of the gift is the time taken to thoughtfully find something they didn’t know they wanted. I know, easier said than done! The holidays can be stressful enough as it is......
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