By: Trish Barsby Are you ready to get lost in a fantasy world down a rabbit hole? What about in a forest controlled by fairies? Whatever you decide ICHTHYS Theatre has you covered in their upcoming 2020 season. It’s time for a thought-provoking theatre journey in your own backyard! ICHTHYS Theatre is a Brantford-based, not-for-profit, community Theatre Company that has completed over 40 productions since it was founded in 2000 by Artistic Director, Lorna Stratton. Having performed travel...

March Break is just around the corner and Brantford has tons of camps available for all ages, abilities and price ranges. From art camps at Glenhyrst and drop-in paint sessions at Crock a Doodle to video games and sports camps and so much more offered through the City of Brantford, your child will be entertained and in good hands from March 16 to 20, 2020. Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant Glenhyrst Imagi-Nation Camp Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant, 20 Ava Rd. Ages: 4 to 12 Let your imagination...

The Brantford Sports Council has announced the Finalists in nine categories for the Sports Awards that will be presented at the 15th Annual Sports Recognition Banquet on Wednesday February 12, 2020 at the Brantford Golf & Country Club (60 Ava Rd). This program recognizes local athletes, coaches, volunteers, teams, officials and sponsors who are actively involved in and support minor sports in the community. The Sportsperson of the Year will also be recognized at the Awards Banquet. The Fin...

7 Laurier Brantford Extramural Hockey Game Hosted by: Wilfrid Laurier University Brantford Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre 7 Curl for Stroke Hosted by: Heart & Stroke Foundation Brant Curling Club 7 - 10 Jeff Hewson Hockey Classic Hosted by: Brantford NBC Hockey League Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre 8 Beat the Blues - Women's Invitational Hosted by: Brant Curling Club Brant Curling Club 12 Sports Recognitio...

Welcome to our February roundup of training and networking opportunities for creative professionals in our community. Don’t forget to sign up for our monthly Arts & Culture e-newsletter to get these opportunities delivered straight to your email inbox so you don’t miss a thing. Looking to join a monthly, recurring networking group? Scroll to the bottom of this blog to learn about local groups and when they meet. Do you have any great training or networking opportunities to shar...

The Chili Willy Cook-Off is back for their 13th annual battle of the spoons event! Join us in Harmony Square (89 Dalhousie St.) in downtown Brantford on Sunday, February 23, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. as local restaurants vie for the title of ‘Brantford’s Best Bowl of Chili.’ Tickets are $10 per person, which includes a voting pass, spoon and (NEW!) Chili Cook-Off ceramic mug for you to keep as a souvenir. Competing teams so far include Alice’s Mobile Restaurant...

World Nutella Day Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 North Park St. Wednesday, February 5, 2020 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Admission: FREE Visit us at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre as we join other communities and groups around the world in celebration of World Nutella Day! Visitors can enjoy a ton of free fun family events and entertainment such as PAW PATROL meet and greet,  free pancakes with Nutella®, product giveaways, a free public skate and swim, a draw for a Nutella® gift b...