Grand Benders love their own Michael Vanhevel and Theresa Wallis Back on the beach, kicking off the 2019 “Wednesdays’ Familiar Favourites” Concert Series is Grand Bend’s favourite son, Michael Vanhevel, who will be on the Rotary Stage July 3.  Joining him will be popular local vocalist Theresa Wallis-Kneale. Born and raised in Grand Bend, Vanhevel […]

The West Coast Lions Club of Grand Bend is pleased to announce their 2019 “Wednesdays’ Familiar Favourites” Sunset Concert Series.  They will be hosting five performances at the beautiful stage on Grand Bend’s beach, right at the end of the Main Street strip.  “We put bands on the stage playing music everyone knows and loves,” […]

Fresh off her star-making turn on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 11, the larger-than-life drag queen with endless charisma and a heart of gold, Nina West, will be on stage in a Toronto variety show June 13, as part of the city’s Pride Month celebrations.  Not only was Nina the fan favourite on Drag Race, she […]

TV Actor Cindy Williams will be in Thoroughly Modern Millie News from Drayton Entertainment The bustling beach town of Grand Bend will be even busier this June as a beloved Hollywood star arrives in town. Iconic television actor Cindy Williams, best known for her role as Shirley Feeney on the classic sitcom Laverne & Shirley will play the […]

We had a unique opportunity Saturday night (March 2, 2019) to see a new musical, still in the making.  My Bonnie Lass, created by Johnny Reid and Matt Murray, was brought to Brampton’s Rose Theatre by Sheridan College’s Canadian Music Theatre Project. Johnny Reid is, of course, the critically acclaimed Canadian vocalist of Scottish decent.  He’s […]

Just a heads-up, Theatre-Goers! There are three upcoming productions that should be outstanding, particularly when we consider the lead actors.  Folks in the Grand Bend area in particular will be interested in these cast members. Tess Benger in The Penelopiad and Cabaret Tess Benger is currently appearing in The Penelopiad at the Grand Theatre in London. […]

Some Outstanding Shows I Saw This Year I took a look back at 2019 and picked some favourites. Outstanding musical – Come From Away – Canadian Cast, Royal Alexandra Theatre, Toronto, (moving to the Elgin Theatre, Toronto, in February 2019).  OK, so Come From Away was also my pick for best musical in 2016, when […]

Special Event Showcases New Concert Hall At a time when many small town churches are permanently closing their doors, Huron Shores United Church in Grand Bend has re-opened theirs.  After two years of meeting on Sunday mornings at the local Legion Hall while the church underwent extensive renovations, the congregation members are back in their […]

Mark your Calendar and Order your Tickets!  Plan to attend The Première Gala in Grand Bend.  See below for both options. Just Announced — Seasons of Song will be performed by Thomas Alderson, Lili Connor, Alessandro Constantini, & Alexis Gordon, accompanied by Jonathan Corkal. Amazing singers with heart-warming solos and brilliant four part harmonies.

Romeo & Juliet: Performed by Many Greats  (This post was originally written May 2013, and updated September 2018) I can’t wait for opening night at the Stratford Festival: I love the pomp of the red carpet and this year it will be especially good with Romeo and Juliet as the opening play. This will mark […]