Paris and District Chamber of Commerce donates $250 to the County of Brant Public Library for use of the meeting room upstairs; for their monthly board meetings .
D&D United Martial Arts had eight competitors return from the 2016 ICOMA World Championships in Mexico. Bringing with them a total of 24 medals (eight gold, eight silver, & eight bronze) and two Triple Crown winners (three golds).
The awards were as follows:
Sensei Bryon Davis – three gold (weapons, forms, sparring) & one bronze (open) Triple Crown
Sempai Kelsey Cooper – one gold (forms), three silver (sparring, synchronized, open) & one bronze (weapons)
Linda Davis – one silver (weapons)
Sabrina Beecraft – two bronze (weapons, sparring)
Piper Force – three gold (weapons, sparring, chanbara) & one silver (forms) Triple Crown
Cole VonLukawiecki – one gold (forms), two silver (sparring, chanbara), & one bronze (weapons)
Lisa Brown – two bronze (weapons & forms)
Sydney Brown – one silver (weapons), & one bronze (forms)
Dave Levac visited D & D Martial Arts and awarded scrolls to the returning participants.
Congratulations, amazing work!
Submitted by: Joshua Wall
BScene by Dean: Roots Revival Concert Series at The Station Coffee House And Gallery
I spent the afternoon at The Station listening to some of the best live blues music around. This pair of gentlemen hail from way down south around Simcoe and spent some time with us before moving on. They are going by the name The Sharp Dogs because it seemed like a good idea at the time and they’re sticking with it.
Now, if you ever come across this pair playing anywhere, make sure you take the time to stop and listen. You won’t regret it at all. Thom is the vocalist/guitarist and Bob seems to be guitarist/protagonist for Thom. The music is great, the stories and banter are fun, and the whole thing is entertaining. Once again it was another great bit of music for
The Stations Roots Revival Concert Series.
Coming up at The Station:
February 7th- David Lum
February 14th- Lusterfield
February 21st- Outside the box
February 28th- Leonard Burns and Dell (Special guest Glenn Bowie)
March 6th- Adam Gesjorskyj
March 13th- Kyle Pacey (CD Release)
March 20th- Janice Jo Lee (CD Release)
Submitted by: Dean Ellis
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January 30th, 2016 UpStanding Comedy
Kristin Weber HEADLINES BRANTFORD’S CLEAN COMEDY TOUR
UpStanding Comedy is a circuit of clean comedy shows in Canada that’s beginning its fifth year of success. Saturday evening, January 30th, Brant Community Church hosted the circuits 100th show. The crowd consisted of about sixty-five people, fifty percent of which were return lovers of clean comedy. Timmy mentioned the Guelph show attendance is just under two hundred people, and I’m confident Brantford will reach those numbers soon. Tickets for shows are available in advance for $12.00, or $15.00 at the door. The circuit will be returning to Brantford on April 5th through 9th with their comedic headliner, and stunt comedy performer: Max Winfrey.
These clean comedians gave Brantford an incredible evening of continued laughter and applause. The show started at 7:15pm and continued until 9:30pm. The Real Timmy Boyle, the founder of UpStanding Comedy, treated the crowd with his laid back and witty humour as he hosted the event. Mr. Boyle is an accomplished stand-up comedian, and author whose already sold out his recent book “Inside Timmy’s Mind”. This achievement speaks directly to his popularity and excellence. He’s been performing stand-up comedy during the past nine years, and one of his goals is to prove that Canadian comedians are highly sought after because they provide excellent clean family content. UpStanding Comedy is certainly proving this within Ontario offering shows in Barrie, Sarnia, Chatham and Guelph. Toronto, Milton and Belleville are cities that hope to be permanently added to tours. The quality of local talent offered is refreshing and inspiring as well.
Alex Bowman, an amateur comedian and new to the circuit, walked on stage with his ukulele and gave everyone the best three minutes of one liner jokes you could possibly ask for. He had the crowd laughing instantly, and continuously. The crowd’s admiration was intense with applause after his set. An incredible energy was in the room thanks to Alex for sharing his very well thought out jokes. Congratulations!
Brandon McCaskill took the stage with his guitar and sang us two very funny songs. One about love and Kraft Dinner, and the other included his wonderful Scottish accent. Not only did Brandon sing for us, he included many playful jokes and had the audience in stitches interacting with him. Perfect.
Between comedians, Timmy Boyle would entertain us with his amusing stories as he introduced each performer. Next up was Evan Dunne. Evan has performed with the circuit before, and it was a pleasure to see him again. A few of his topics included cooking, being a ‘ginger’, and his drug recovery adventures. Truly funny stuff. Evan began with telling us his set would be videotaped and he encouraged us to laugh a lot. Well, with Evan on stage, there was tons of laughing due to his exceptional performance. He’s high energy, very intense, and captured everyone with ease. Be sure to search his name on YouTube to watch tonight’s set.
Did you know that Timmy Boyle plays the piano? Triads are his specialty. There were some technical difficulties that were immediately solved by a volunteering audience member in the front row. Timmy carried on with his soothing music as he serenaded us with tales about wooden spoons, and sarcasm. He landed every single joke with perfection. Amazing. Cherie Ellis was sitting beside me in fits of laughter the whole night as she interacted with the comedians. I had the best seat in the house!
Brantford’s show ended the circuits tour with the incredible Kristin Weber headlining. She’s all the way from Colorado Springs, Colorado and there was plenty of friendly banter, and hilarious references about Canada vs the United States. She also had a musical instrument to play, a really cute ukulele. She delivered a wonderful and captivating show. Some topics included not being athletic, homeschooling, Christian references, sibling and dating life. She’s tricky with her one liners, and very creative conveying her comical adventures and ideas. The audience absolutely loved her talents. She’s engaging, witty, and she knows just how and when to shock her audience into bursts of laughter.
Timmy raffled off Kristin’s book titled “The Smart Girl’s Guide to God, Guys and the Galaxy” and Mr. Donnie Douglas was the happy winner of an autographed copy. Kristin is the first female comic to headline with UpStanding Comedy and currently the circuit is looking to showcase more female talent.
Social media, and word of mouth is very important to expanding these shows. If you attended this evening, please be sure to share you experience using the hashtag#thecircuitlive. If you would like regular updates about upcoming shows, please subscribe to: info@upstandingcomedy.ca.
The end of the evening included a heartwarming surprise. Brian Rushton, an upstanding member of Brant Community church, presented Timmy Boyle with a anniversary cake to celebrate the circuits 100th show. The cake was great and the comedy show was awesome! Thank you Brantford for supporting live comedy, and please follow BScene; your arts and entertainment source.
Submitted by Luvern Mornin
Photography: Dean Ellis
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Gord Bamford at the Sanderson Centre
The auditorium of the Sanderson Centre was full of applause and shouts asGord Bamford took the stage on January 24th. The show was a huge success as the entire theatre was sold out weeks in advance.
Young artist, Jesse Mast, kicked off the show with his renditions of some country favourites as well as some original songs. Jesse stole the hearts away of many audience members with his singing and guitar playing.
Excitement filled the air during the intermission. Then everyone sprang into cheers and applause when Gord walked out on stage. As the excitement peaked, Gord had people breaking out in song, and dancing in the isles. Everyone had a great time listening to some fun favourites and excited new songs as well.
Gord Bamford was one of the best performers I’ve seen. He engaged the crowd and included many songs that were personal to him. One of the best parts of the night was when he brought up a 6 year old boy named Aaron to the stage as he sang “Little Guy.”
Make sure to Be Seen enjoying some more amazing shows at the Sanderson Centre!
Submitted by: Jason Freeze
Photography by: Dean Ellis
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Behind the Scene: Rehearsal of On Golden Pond
Lovable curmudgeon Norman Thayer is as tart-tongued as ever. His spirited wife, Ethel, delights in all the small things that have enriched their lives. Together, they are returning to their summer home on the lake for the forty-eighth year and are soon visited by their adult daughter, her uptight fiancé, and his rebellious teenage son.
“On Golden Pond” is a heartwarming story about revisiting the past and forging new bonds across generations. This modern classic remains an inspiring celebration of the universal challenges we all face, and the ultimate triumphs of life, love, and family.
Stage 88 is a not-for-profit, Brantford-based, community theatre company that enriches and entertains by providing superior theatrical experience through creative community involvement.
“On Golden Pond” is Stage 88’s second production of their 2015-2016 season which began in October with the charming comedy “Harvest”, a play by Canadian playwright Ken Cameron, performed at the Gord Paynter Theatre at North Park Collegiate.
Stage 88 and the Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts are pleased to continue their long-standing relationship of providing quality theatre productions with this February performances of “On Golden Pond”, a play by Ernest Thompson, and directed by Rick Toews.
Make sure to Be Seen at their performances!
Thursday February 18th and Friday February 19th at 8pm and the recently added Saturday February 20th 2pm matinee. For more information, please visit www.sandersoncentre.ca
Submitted by: Stage 88
Photography by: Heather Cardle
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Evelyn Hart – The Hart of Art: A Conversation Series
Many people came out on Wednesday, January 27th to the latest conversation series event held at the Sanderson Centre. Hosted in the main lobby, guests were delighted to hear about the life of a professional dancer, Evelyn Hart. Evelyn wowed the crowd by describing her remarkable 30 year career with video, images, and through a question and answer period.
Make sure to Be Seen enjoying at the next conversation series event at the Sanderson Centre! To learn more, please visit:http://www.sandersoncentre.ca/
Submitted by: Jason Freeze
Photography by: Ida Adamowicz
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Behind the Scene: Cozzmic Communications
Does your voicemail go to your email? When the phone rings is the call actually for you? It’s the little things like this where Cozzmic Communications comes in. They specialize in all your business or home phone needs; with an emphasis on small and medium sized offices. Since late 2012, Rob Simmons has been serving a 100 km area around Brantford/Brant making businesses phone systems make sense. There have been superb innovations in phone systems in the last 10 years and unfortunately many major businesses, and even start-up businesses, are grandfathered into using an archaic form of communication. Rob and his team will offer a no cost consultation and completely revamp and explain how using a VOIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) system can save you time and money.
Cozzmic Communications prides itself on reliable service, and well-trained and knowledgeable staff that will make your phone system make sense. Productivity is key, and more and more businesses are more mobile than they have ever been. It only makes sense that you have a clear and concise way of being contacted and contacting others. Independently owned and operated, and the local option for your business’s phone needs, consider giving Cozzmic a call to see if they can help you out.
Submitted by: Joshua Wall
LOL – Luvern on Laughs – LOL Comedy Night at Starving Artist Gallery Cafe
If you were at this show tonight, you know how much fun it was! If not, come check it out February 10th. Free comedy just for you. Ed House hosts this bi-weekly comedy show and he returned from a 3 month absence. Without missing a beat, he worked the crowd with tales of his life sharing almost 100% clean content. So glad to have him back hosting.
Beware, there’s always one heckler in the audience, but this made for some crazy fun entertainment. Collectively he was called “pajama pants” and this heckler made the night especially entertaining for all.
Here are a few shots from tonights adventure, but the full show pictures are available at Back Of The Room Photography, as well as my website www.backoftheroom.ca I hang out in the back of the room taking pictures throughout the night and I caught some special moments.
Our first comedian to be introduced was Mickie Krish. He went up on stage sharing how nervous he was. True or not, this TOTALLY worked for him! He was all tense, and anxious… I thought his set was fabulous. What a great way to start off the show.
Oh…Jordan Hoath, he always impresses me. He’s got this ‘attitude’ on stage…kinda hateful, kinda loving… but the best part of his act tonight was the completely odd and strange segways he made LOL Hilarious….
Melanie Crawford, so comfy on her own stage, reminded us of motherhood in her own sadistic way LOL Along with odds and ends about relationships, children, and sex. All interactive and engaging humour. She wasn’t in the list of comedians tonight, but there’s a lotto spot which is open to any comedian who would like to perform.
James McVicar cruised onto the stage and gave the crowd his best material considering he was heckled quite a bit from ‘pajama pants’. He ended his set with an incredible joke and I do believe an applause break. Yay!
Erinn White runs her own comedy show in Guelph and I think it’s called “Every 28 days”. I didn’t remember all the details, so please contact her on FaceBook if you have any questions. Tonight, she ruled that stage. Catching the attention of everyone in the room with her interactive ways and excellent humour. Can’t wait to see her again!
Roy Daye is someone that we all want to return to The Starving Artist. Man did he ever kill! If you see his name on a comedy show, make sure you check him out.
Your headliner tonight was Black Zeus. Wow….crowd work, dealing with ‘pajama pants’ and thrilling the audience with his style and ease on stage. I was laughing so hard I had tears in my eyes LOL All eyes and ears were happily focused on Black Zeus anticipating the next laugh, and there were many.
It’s a great show to attend and lots of new people came to the show tonight. We got started around 9:15pm (a bit late) and ended at 11:00pm. The energy of the room during the show was positively uplifting. Once Ed closed the show, it became social hour inside the restaurant with comedians being congratulated on a job well done by their new fans. Awesome. See you in two weeks at the Starving Artist.
Submitted by: Luvern Mornin
LOL – Luvern on Laughs – LOL Comedy Night at Starving Artist Gallery Cafe
If you were at this show tonight, you know how much fun it was! If not, come check it out February 10th. Free comedy just for you. Ed House hosts this bi-weekly comedy show and he returned from a 3 month absence. Without missing a beat, he worked the crowd with tales of his life sharing almost 100% clean content. So glad to have him back hosting.
Beware, there’s always one heckler in the audience, but this made for some crazy fun entertainment. Collectively he was called “pajama pants” and this heckler made the night especially entertaining for all.
Here are a few shots from tonights adventure, but the full show pictures are available at Back Of The Room Photography, as well as my website www.backoftheroom.ca I hang out in the back of the room taking pictures throughout the night and I caught some special moments.
Our first comedian to be introduced was Mickie Krish. He went up on stage sharing how nervous he was. True or not, this TOTALLY worked for him! He was all tense, and anxious… I thought his set was fabulous. What a great way to start off the show.
Oh…Jordan Hoath, he always impresses me. He’s got this ‘attitude’ on stage…kinda hateful, kinda loving… but the best part of his act tonight was the completely odd and strange segways he made LOL Hilarious….
Melanie Crawford, so comfy on her own stage, reminded us of motherhood in her own sadistic way LOL Along with odds and ends about relationships, children, and sex. All interactive and engaging humour. She wasn’t in the list of comedians tonight, but there’s a lotto spot which is open to any comedian who would like to perform.
James McVicar cruised onto the stage and gave the crowd his best material considering he was heckled quite a bit from ‘pajama pants’. He ended his set with an incredible joke and I do believe an applause break. Yay!
Erinn White runs her own comedy show in Guelph and I think it’s called “Every 28 days”. I didn’t remember all the details, so please contact her on FaceBook if you have any questions. Tonight, she ruled that stage. Catching the attention of everyone in the room with her interactive ways and excellent humour. Can’t wait to see her again!
Roy Daye is someone that we all want to return to The Starving Artist. Man did he ever kill! If you see his name on a comedy show, make sure you check him out.
Your headliner tonight was Black Zeus. Wow….crowd work, dealing with ‘pajama pants’ and thrilling the audience with his style and ease on stage. I was laughing so hard I had tears in my eyes LOL All eyes and ears were happily focused on Black Zeus anticipating the next laugh, and there were many.
It’s a great show to attend and lots of new people came to the show tonight. We got started around 9:15pm (a bit late) and ended at 11:00pm. The energy of the room during the show was positively uplifting. Once Ed closed the show, it became social hour inside the restaurant with comedians being congratulated on a job well done by their new fans. Awesome. See you in two weeks at the Starving Artist.
Submitted by: Luvern Mornin
