You’ve probably heard of Lily Crawford, met her at a local cultural event, seen her work as part of the Brant Studio Tour, or popped into the Crawford Collective on King Street in downtown Brantford; did you know, though, that Lily only started creating her mosaic masterpieces four short years ago?

There’s no better way to discover the Bell Homestead National Historic Site than with one of their fantastic annual events. This sturdy homestead was the site of one of the most important scientific breakthroughs in history, when Alexander Graham Bell grasped the principle on which his most famous invention, the telephone, would work. Embrace the fall colours, flavours and fun at the Bell Homestead’s Thanksgiving Weekend Dinner and Hallowe’en Fun Fair.

Sixteen local artists and artisans will be opening up their studios for demonstration, discussion, and the opportunity to purchase artworks from October 3 and 4, 2015 in Brantford and the County of Brant. The artists featured work in sculpture, pottery, painting, printmaking, stained glass, furniture and more.

The City of Brantford welcomes back Culture Days on September 25 to 27, 2015. There are several activities planned to take place in Brantford, all of which are completely free for everyone to enjoy.

Brantford’s Official Town Crier, David McKee, is on his way to compete at the Central Otago World Town Crier Tournament in New Zealand. McKee left the Brantford Visitor and Tourism Centre this morning for the Toronto Pearson International Airport where his flight departed this afternoon.

Now that construction on George Street in downtown Brantford has been completed, you may have noticed a brand new look to the sidewalk in front of the Carnegie Building (73 George Street).

September’s Featured Artist is Heather Cardle, a freelance photographer and Brantford resident.