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WALLACEBURG ARTS: Recent and upcoming events in the arts community

This week, a bit of a hodgepodge of upcoming events and recent arts events in the community and beyond.

08.05.2025 9

Sarnia Observer

Dan White

WALLACEBURG ARTS: A photoshoot with a professional artist

WALLACEBURG ARTS: A photoshoot with a professional artist

Joni and I recently had a very cool experience with our friend, Troy Brooks.

30.04.2025 7

Sarnia Observer

Dan White

WALLACEBURG ARTS: Upcoming events to check out

Before I begin the body of this column, a huge thank you to the many people who have expressed sympathy or articulated an appreciation for the topic...

16.04.2025 8

Sarnia Observer

Dan White

WALLACEBURG ARTS: The art of grieving

Perhaps this will feel a bit odd this week, but I feel compelled to write about the art of grieving. It sounds bizarre, perhaps, but it is very...

07.04.2025 10

Sarnia Observer

Dan White

WALLACEBURG ARTS: A chat with the new arts council executive director

This week I interviewed Chatham-Kent Arts Council’s new executive director, Eva Marie Clarke.

04.03.2025 10

Sarnia Observer

Dan White

WALLACEBURG ARTS: Why the provincial election matters to the arts

This column marks six years since Dave and I submitted our inaugural column to Dave Gough at The Courier Press.

18.02.2025 10

Sarnia Observer

Dan White

WALLACEBURG ARTS: Giving a nod to the stage manager

I know we are in the midst of holiday everything and you, dear person who does not take this paper directly from your doorstep or driveway to your...

13.12.2024 5

Sarnia Observer

Dan White

WALLACEBURG ARTS: Don’t forget artists when looking for gifts

So, here we are days away from December. This is one of the busiest times of the year for artists.   Theatre Kent recently mounted a production of...

26.11.2024 10

Sarnia Observer

Dan White

WALLACEBURG ARTS: ‘Salesman in China’ is what a drama should be

If you ever get the chance to see Salesman in China, take the opportunity.   Joni and I added it as a rather last-minute show to our Stratford...

14.11.2024 4

Sarnia Observer

Dan White

WALLACEBURG ARTS: Honouring the dreamers

As I write this Joni and I are a few hours away from attending the 3 rd -annual CK Arts and Culture Heroes Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony.   This...

30.10.2024 4

Sarnia Observer

Dan White

WALLACEBURG ARTS: Writing a full novel in one month

It’s the middle of October and if you have ever thought, “I should write a book about that,” now is the time to start planning.    NaNoWriMo is a...

18.10.2024 3

Sarnia Observer

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WALLACEBURG ARTS: Taking in the east coast

Joni and I recently returned from a 13-day, 6,000 kilometre trek to the Maritimes.   We had a wonderful journey through Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova...

26.09.2024 2

Sarnia Observer

Dan White

WALLACEBURG ARTS: The real costs for artists

This column is a follow up to my one from a month ago about “exposure” being toxic for an artist.   To provide a better understanding of the...

12.09.2024 2

Sarnia Observer

Dan White

WALLACEBURG ARTS: Giving the gift of the arts to children

As I write this arts column, the school year is less than a week away.   Parents are celebrating, children are weeping, teachers are stressing and...

29.08.2024 1

Sarnia Observer

Dan White

Wallaceburgs Arts: What a (Twelfth) Night!

A trip to Stratford and a few upcoming area events As I write this, Joni and I are in La Peche, Que., visiting our niece. You may recall Laura from...

15.08.2024 1

Sarnia Observer

Dan White