Mary’s Musings

Monday@Mikes brings back their Big Beach Party Popular local band Monday@Mikes will be back on Grand Bend’s main beach on Wednesday, August 28, at 7:00 p.m. for the final concert in this season’s Wednesday Familiar Favourites Concert Series.  This is the fifth concert of familiar music this year, organized by the West Coast Lions Club […]

The singer with a long set list will be on Grand Bend Beach August 14 For 47 years, Cliff Erickson has been singing and accompanying himself on his guitar in front of audiences. “I’ve never had a job,” he laughs, “This is the only way I’ve made my living since I was 19. Erickson realized

The Beatles and Wings at the Familiar Favourites Concert Series July 31 “We are very proud of our accolades,” says Yuri Pool of The McCartney Years.  The popular Canadian band has been praised by those who worked with Paul McCartney and has been credited for their authenticity.  The McCartney Years has been endorsed by Sid

Leisa brings Opry Gold to the Familiar Favourites Concert Series on July 17   “Opry Gold is a toe-tappin’, roof-raisin’ salute to the greatest songs in the history of Country Music!” says Leisa Way about the concert she is bringing to the Rotary Stage on Grand Bend’s main beach July 17th. Her enthusiasm is evident

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.