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Let’s get dolled up!

Typically, my weekends in the summer are filled with bridal showers, baby showers, and weddings. This summer is looking a little different – a little more time around the pool, and a lot less time partying. That’s fine by me, but I must admit I do miss getting all gussied up for a special event. “Business casual” is a popular style of attire at the office, so let’s make “Home Fancy” a thing! Brantford has a lot of great boutiques to style your next fancy affair (whenever/wherever that may be!) The...

Grand River Champion of Champions Virtual Powwow

The Grand River Champion of Champions Powwow  will look a little different this year. Although the annual gathering at Chiefswood Park has been cancelled, the event is moving online and will be showcased virtually on Saturday, July 25.   

Since 1980, the Six Nations of the Grand River has invited dancers to compete in a variety of categories including Women’s Traditional, Men’s Grass, Women’s Jingle, Men’s Fancy Feather, and Women’s Fancy Shawl.

This year, contestants are invited...

Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant announces artist selected for City Hall Public Art project

The Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant and the City of Brantford are pleased to announce that Elora-based artist Jane Bowen, has been selected to complete the City Hall Public Art Project. The artwork will be located on the indoor entranceway of Brantford’s new City Hall (60 Dalhousie St., Brantford, ON), scheduled to open in 2021. 

Jane Bowen has exhibited throughout Ontario since her first solo exhibition in Elora, ON in 1989. In addition to exploring the unique characteristics the encaustic...

Inspiring Greatness in Brantford: Movies to Motivate and Entertain

The last two months, Brantford’s athletes and sports teams have been taking to social media to keep their members inspired, trained and motivated. It’s been great watching them demonstrate their skills, conditioning and inspiration.

In honour of all our local athletes who have been working hard and waiting to once again take on their sport, we’ve done a round-up of some memorable, funny and inspirational movies, many of which can be found on-line or through streaming services. Some are well-known...

Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant: Become a Member!

Among the long list of businesses to temporarily close in Brantford, Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant is one that hits close to home. A fixture in our community since 1956, Glenhyrst has always been a point of pride in Brantford.

Sitting on a beautifully landscaped sixteen-acre park along the banks of the Grand River, Glenhyrst welcomes nearly 30,000 visitors a year. The gallery offers contemporary fine art exhibitions, guided tours, classes, lectures, events, an art rental service, school education...