Category: Off The Wall Reviews
State of Ukraine: Rachel Martin
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Head Full Of Wonder: Jason Collett
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Just Like That: Bonnie Raitt
Just Like That Bonnie Raitt Unsurprisingly, having something meaningful to say—the crux of Bonnie...
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Big Time: Angel Olsen
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WE: Arcade Fire
WE Arcade Fire In an interview leading up to the release of Arcade Fire’s new album WE, Win Butler...
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Songs My Friends Wrote: Corb Lund
As you may have guessed from the album’s title, Songs My Friends Wrote, Corb Lund has compiled and...
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Spellbound: Judy Collins
Listening to Judy Collins’s new album brought me back to the days of patchouli oil, strawberry...
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The Sun Is Shining Down
John Mayall At 88, John Mayall is in fine form as his distinctive reedy vocals, multi-instrumental...
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Growing Through It
Lak Williams and Shaynah Twance This podcast focuses on candid stories from youth who were all...
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My Morning Jacket
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Dinosaur Jr:Sweep it into Space
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Sydney Blu: Conviction
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The Walleye on Instagram
Our December (and 150th!) issue is here with 70+ local gifts for everyone on your list. Read it online (link in bio) or pick up a hard copy around town.
Special thanks to Santa (Mayor Ken Boshcoff) and Christian Ward of the Lappe Vintage Snowmobile Club for help with our cover photo, shot by @thechadstagram.
#tbay #thunderbay #holidaygiftguide #shoplocal #shopsmall #choosetbayfirst #santa #vintage #vintagesnowmobile #logcabin #winterwonderland #lappe #independentmedia #readlocal
This weekend marks the 20th anniversary of the Aboriginal Artworks Group of Northern Ontario's annual Christmas fine arts and crafts gift show and sale. This event attracts artists and artisans from First Nation communities in @nishnawbe_askination territory, and from urban centres as far away as Montreal and Winnipeg. The event will be held on Saturday, December 3 from 9 am to 6 pm and Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm at the CLE Heritage Building.
Details in the story on p. 48 of our November issue, link in bio.
Photos courtesy of John Ferris
#tbay #thunderbay #anishinaabe #ojicree #artisans #artists #artistsoninstagram
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Celebrating Artists, Past & Present – hosted by Biljana Baker
Celebrating Artists, Past & Present, hosted by Biljana Baker, taking place on: Saturday, November 12th, 2022, 10am- 5pm Sunday, November 13th, 2022, 10am- 4pm Located at the Valhalla […]
“PIEROGI DAYS” at the Polish Combatants Association Branch No. 1
OPEN FOR TAKE OUT!! - Every Tuesday for PIEROGI and Every Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm we are selling Pierogi, Cabbage Rolls, Chicken, Penne with meatballs, Vegan Beet soup and more […]
“PIEROGI DAYS” at the Polish Combatants Association Branch No. 1
OPEN FOR TAKE OUT!! - Every Tuesday for PIEROGI and Every Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm we are selling Pierogi, Cabbage Rolls, Chicken, Penne with meatballs, Vegan Beet soup and more […]
KARAOKE EVERY THURSDAY WITH JESSIE HORRICKS
KARAOKE THURSDAYS AT BAR POLONIA WITH JESSIE HORRICKS - Polish Combatants Association Branch No. 1, 209 N. Cumberland Str 8:00pm - 12:00am
FRIDAY NIGHT DANCING AT BAR POLONIA
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT EVERY FRIDAY AT BAR POLONIA - Polish Combatants Association Branch No. 1, 209 N. Cumberland Str 8:00pm - 12:00am
FRIDAY NIGHT DANCING AT BAR POLONIA
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT EVERY FRIDAY AT BAR POLONIA - Polish Combatants Association Branch No. 1, 209 N. Cumberland Str 8:00pm - 12:00am
Jingle and Mingle
Jingle and Mingle
Do you love to sing? Have you always wanted to sing with a large ensemble? This is your time to shine with Sounds of Superior Chorus. This is a short […]
7 events,
TB COMMUNITY BAND
TB COMMUNITY BAND
Our season will be starting Tuesday, September 13th, 7:00 pm at Hammarskjold High School (Music Room). All adults (experience in concert band playing) and advanced high school musicians are welcome. […]
8 events,
Babies & Brews (New Parent Meet-Up)
Babies & Brews (New Parent Meet-Up)
Connect with other new mums and dads at Red Lion Smokehouse. Join us every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm in the lounge. Bring your little one and hang out with […]
Market Day @ TBCM
Market Day @ TBCM
Wednesday is Market Day! The Thunder Bay Country Market has the best of Thunder Bay's makers, bakers and growers! Come for the best selection of local foods (like produce, meats, […]
7 events,
“PIEROGI DAYS” at the Polish Combatants Association Branch No. 1
OPEN FOR TAKE OUT!! - Every Tuesday for PIEROGI and Every Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm we are selling Pierogi, Cabbage Rolls, Chicken, Penne with meatballs, Vegan Beet soup and more […]
10 events,
FRIDAY NIGHT DANCING AT BAR POLONIA
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT EVERY FRIDAY AT BAR POLONIA - Polish Combatants Association Branch No. 1, 209 N. Cumberland Str 8:00pm - 12:00am
Slovak Legion Lunch Buffet Thursdays and Fridays 11:30am to 1:30pm
Slovak Legion Lunch Buffet Thursdays and Fridays 11:30am to 1:30pm
On behalf of the Royal Canadian Slovak Legion Branch#129, we are pleased to welcome our Patrons back for our famous Lunch Buffets Thursdays and Fridays from 11:30am to 1:30pm with Bar. […]
Farewell to Victoriaville Holiday market and fair
Farewell to Victoriaville Holiday market and fair
Come christmas sop local vendors in Victoriaville one last time and explore all of our other great shops in the Fort William business district area! Carriage rides, Thunder Bay Men's […]
12 events,
FRIDAY NIGHT DANCING AT BAR POLONIA
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT EVERY FRIDAY AT BAR POLONIA - Polish Combatants Association Branch No. 1, 209 N. Cumberland Str 8:00pm - 12:00am
THE COVER SHOW 26 ENCORE
Wiggins Productions presents +++ THE COVER SHOW 26 ENCORE +++ Performances from Cover Show's Past Saturday, December 3 @ Black Pirates Pub Doors 9pm | Show 10pm | $15 | […]
Market Saturdays!
Market Saturdays!
Meet me at the Market! Meet your friends for coffee or breakfast at the The Thunder Bay Country Market on Saturdays and explore the best of Thunder Bay’s makers, bakers […]
Christmas Dinner & Dance Parties at the Slovak Legion Sat Dec 3, Sat Dec 10 & Sat Dec 17
Christmas Dinner & Dance Parties at the Slovak Legion Sat Dec 3, Sat Dec 10 & Sat Dec 17
The Royal Canadian Legion SLOVAK BRANCH #129 801 Atlantic Avenue Thunder Bay, Ontario P7C 2T3 Phone (807) 623-3354 Fax (807) 623-1190 catering@slovaklegion.com 2022 Christmas Dinner and Dance Parties The Slovak […]
11 events,
Sunday Brunch
Sunday Brunch
Our Monthly Sunday Brunch is back! We'll be poaching eggs and mixing beer-y cocktails from 11am to 2pm. Book today to secure your spot by calling 807.286.0045
10 events,
Thunder Bay Climate Justice Visioning Gathering
Thunder Bay Climate Justice Visioning Gathering
Binesii-Wiikwedong Thunder Bay • Fort William First Nation December 5 @ 5-7:30 PM EST Hybrid Event @ Giinawind Co. & Zoom 311 Victoria Ave East Anyone Concerned About Climate is Invited […]
11 events,
TB COMMUNITY BAND
TB COMMUNITY BAND
Our season will be starting Tuesday, September 13th, 7:00 pm at Hammarskjold High School (Music Room). All adults (experience in concert band playing) and advanced high school musicians are welcome. […]
CONSORTIUM AURORA BOREALIS CONCERT – PIANIST ANGELA PARK IN CONCERT
CONSORTIUM AURORA BOREALIS CONCERT – PIANIST ANGELA PARK IN CONCERT
Consortium Aurora Borealis presents a concert by award-winning Angela Park, one of Canada’s most sought-after pianists, returning to perform an exquisite solo programme of music by Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert, […]
12 events,
Firefighters Serving Day at Boston Pizza
Firefighters Serving Day at Boston Pizza
Book your table now to support your local Firefighters as they serve guests at Boston Pizza, to raise funds for Toys for Tots! For over ten years, Boston Pizza and […]
Babies & Brews (New Parent Meet-Up)
Babies & Brews (New Parent Meet-Up)
Connect with other new mums and dads at Red Lion Smokehouse. Join us every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm in the lounge. Bring your little one and hang out with […]
Market Day @ TBCM
Market Day @ TBCM
Wednesday is Market Day! The Thunder Bay Country Market has the best of Thunder Bay's makers, bakers and growers! Come for the best selection of local foods (like produce, meats, […]
13 events,
“PIEROGI DAYS” at the Polish Combatants Association Branch No. 1
OPEN FOR TAKE OUT!! - Every Tuesday for PIEROGI and Every Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm we are selling Pierogi, Cabbage Rolls, Chicken, Penne with meatballs, Vegan Beet soup and more […]
Slovak Legion Lunch Buffet Thursdays and Fridays 11:30am to 1:30pm
Slovak Legion Lunch Buffet Thursdays and Fridays 11:30am to 1:30pm
On behalf of the Royal Canadian Slovak Legion Branch#129, we are pleased to welcome our Patrons back for our famous Lunch Buffets Thursdays and Fridays from 11:30am to 1:30pm with Bar. […]
Social Media: Worth Your Time as a Writer?
Social Media: Worth Your Time as a Writer?
A social media presence is often portrayed as a must-have for writers. But is it truly worth the energy, or is social media an unnecessary time sink, stealing time you […]
Christmas Café Paris
Christmas Café Paris
Christmas Café Paris featuring Martin Blanchet Jazz Quintet! Join us for a very special night at The Foundry. Take in the cozy, candlelit pub atmosphere while listening to a beautiful […]
13 events,
FRIDAY NIGHT DANCING AT BAR POLONIA
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT EVERY FRIDAY AT BAR POLONIA - Polish Combatants Association Branch No. 1, 209 N. Cumberland Str 8:00pm - 12:00am
Slovak Legion Lunch Buffet Thursdays and Fridays 11:30am to 1:30pm
Slovak Legion Lunch Buffet Thursdays and Fridays 11:30am to 1:30pm
On behalf of the Royal Canadian Slovak Legion Branch#129, we are pleased to welcome our Patrons back for our famous Lunch Buffets Thursdays and Fridays from 11:30am to 1:30pm with Bar. […]
The Heather Dale Band Celtic Christmas Concert
The Heather Dale Band Celtic Christmas Concert
The Heather Dale Band will be playing a Celtic Christmas Concert at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church (10 Farrand Street) on Friday December 9th at 7 PM.
15 events,
FRIDAY NIGHT DANCING AT BAR POLONIA
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT EVERY FRIDAY AT BAR POLONIA - Polish Combatants Association Branch No. 1, 209 N. Cumberland Str 8:00pm - 12:00am
THE 9th ANNUAL HOHOHO DRAG SHOW
Wiggins Productions proudly presents +++ THE 9th ANNUAL HOHOHO DRAG SHOW +++ Saturday, December 10th, 2022 @ Black Pirates Pub (215 Red River Road) Doors 9pm | Show 10pm 19+ […]
Market Saturdays!
Market Saturdays!
Meet me at the Market! Meet your friends for coffee or breakfast at the The Thunder Bay Country Market on Saturdays and explore the best of Thunder Bay’s makers, bakers […]
CHRISTMAS DINNER & DANCE PARTIES AT THE SLOVAK LEGION SAT DEC 3, SAT DEC 10 & SAT DEC 17
CHRISTMAS DINNER & DANCE PARTIES AT THE SLOVAK LEGION SAT DEC 3, SAT DEC 10 & SAT DEC 17
The Royal Canadian Legion SLOVAK BRANCH #129 801 Atlantic Avenue Thunder Bay, Ontario P7C 2T3 Phone (807) 623-3354 Fax (807) 623-1190 catering@slovaklegion.com 2022 Christmas Dinner and Dance The Slovak Branch […]
14 events,
Stitch & Bitch (Crafters Meet-Up)
Stitch & Bitch (Crafters Meet-Up)
Knit, Crochet, Cross-Stitch, Embroidery or other Needle Crafts, it doesn't matter. Bring your current project and connect with other Crafters at Red Lion Smokehouse. Join us on the Second Sunday […]
12 events,
14 events,
CHRISTMAS CONCERT – TBay Community Band
CHRISTMAS CONCERT – TBay Community Band
The Thunder Bay Community Band will perform seasonal and non-seasonal music.
TB COMMUNITY BAND
TB COMMUNITY BAND
Our season will be starting Tuesday, September 13th, 7:00 pm at Hammarskjold High School (Music Room). All adults (experience in concert band playing) and advanced high school musicians are welcome. […]
14 events,
Guided Community Tour (Autumn Exhibitions)
Guided Community Tour (Autumn Exhibitions)
Join Community Engagement Coordinator, Cynthia Nault, for a guided tour of our autumn exhibitions: Bamaapii: See you later, Interiors: Margaux Williamson, and, The Red Chair Sessions. Bamaapii: See you later […]
Babies & Brews (New Parent Meet-Up)
Babies & Brews (New Parent Meet-Up)
Connect with other new mums and dads at Red Lion Smokehouse. Join us every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm in the lounge. Bring your little one and hang out with […]
Market Day @ TBCM
Market Day @ TBCM
Wednesday is Market Day! The Thunder Bay Country Market has the best of Thunder Bay's makers, bakers and growers! Come for the best selection of local foods (like produce, meats, […]
13 events,
“PIEROGI DAYS” at the Polish Combatants Association Branch No. 1
OPEN FOR TAKE OUT!! - Every Tuesday for PIEROGI and Every Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm we are selling Pierogi, Cabbage Rolls, Chicken, Penne with meatballs, Vegan Beet soup and more […]
Slovak Legion Lunch Buffet Thursdays and Fridays 11:30am to 1:30pm
Slovak Legion Lunch Buffet Thursdays and Fridays 11:30am to 1:30pm
On behalf of the Royal Canadian Slovak Legion Branch#129, we are pleased to welcome our Patrons back for our famous Lunch Buffets Thursdays and Fridays from 11:30am to 1:30pm with Bar. […]
14 events,
FRIDAY NIGHT DANCING AT BAR POLONIA
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT EVERY FRIDAY AT BAR POLONIA - Polish Combatants Association Branch No. 1, 209 N. Cumberland Str 8:00pm - 12:00am
Slovak Legion Lunch Buffet Thursdays and Fridays 11:30am to 1:30pm
Slovak Legion Lunch Buffet Thursdays and Fridays 11:30am to 1:30pm
On behalf of the Royal Canadian Slovak Legion Branch#129, we are pleased to welcome our Patrons back for our famous Lunch Buffets Thursdays and Fridays from 11:30am to 1:30pm with Bar. […]
17 events,
FRIDAY NIGHT DANCING AT BAR POLONIA
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT EVERY FRIDAY AT BAR POLONIA - Polish Combatants Association Branch No. 1, 209 N. Cumberland Str 8:00pm - 12:00am
Market Saturdays!
Market Saturdays!
Meet me at the Market! Meet your friends for coffee or breakfast at the The Thunder Bay Country Market on Saturdays and explore the best of Thunder Bay’s makers, bakers […]
VendorFest 1st Annual Countdown to Santa Market
VendorFest 1st Annual Countdown to Santa Market
VendorFest's 1st Annual Countdown to Santa! In the CLE Coliseum Bldg. Special Appearance by Santa noon - 3pm Over 75 Local Vendors, Artists, Crafters, Small Business Owners and Home Baked […]
CHRISTMAS DINNER & DANCE PARTIES AT THE SLOVAK LEGION SAT DEC 3, SAT DEC 10 & SAT DEC 17
CHRISTMAS DINNER & DANCE PARTIES AT THE SLOVAK LEGION SAT DEC 3, SAT DEC 10 & SAT DEC 17
The Royal Canadian Legion SLOVAK BRANCH #129 801 Atlantic Avenue Thunder Bay, Ontario P7C 2T3 Phone (807) 623-3354 Fax (807) 623-1190 catering@slovaklegion.com 2022 Christmas Dinner and Dance Parties The Slovak […]
14 events,
14 events,
15 events,
TB COMMUNITY BAND
TB COMMUNITY BAND
Our season will be starting Tuesday, September 13th, 7:00 pm at Hammarskjold High School (Music Room). All adults (experience in concert band playing) and advanced high school musicians are welcome. […]