See it Live: The 35th Annual Kingston Buskers Rendezvous & Celtic Folk Band Maggie’s Wake
This week on The Kingston Curator, host Ellie Stirton sits down with Sandi Griffiths, the Events Manager of Downtown Kingston as they discuss the 35th Annual Kingston Buskers Rendezvous! Also interviewed is Lindsay Schindler, a fiddle player and vocalist from the Celtic folk band Maggie’s Wake. They discuss the musical style of Maggie’s Wake, their experience at the 2025 Canadian Folk Music Awards, and upcoming projects! And as always we share some local concerts and events which folks can check out this coming weekend, July 11th – July 13th.
-------- Â
34:15
--------
34:15
The Ground UP Dance Festival & The Artist Prosperity Project
This week on The Kingston Curator, host Ellie Stirton sits down with Savannah Shea, a Kingston based singer, songwriter, visual artist, and performer. They discuss her involvement in the Ground UP Dance Festival as a creator and performer of the original production After/Always. Also interviewed is B.C. Gorrie, the Programs and Communications Coordinator of the Kingston Arts Council, discussing his ongoing Artist Prosperity Project which seeks to improve our understanding of Kingston’s artist economics. And as always we share some local concerts and events which folks can check out this coming weekend, July 4th – July 6th.Â
-------- Â
47:29
--------
47:29
Local Musicians – Featuring Tiny Horse and Almond Milk
This episode features in-depth interviews with local Kingston artists Tiny Horse, and Almond Milk! With host Ellie Stirton, they chat all about their recent performances at Skeleton Park Arts Festival, their upcoming projects, and the process of artistic development. Also featured: an update from the Kingston Arts Council about artist prosperity, and local concerts and events happening in Kingston and the area during the weekend of June 27th – June 29th.
-------- Â
35:00
--------
35:00
Skeleton Park Arts Festival – With Trash Panda Brass!
This week on The Kingston Curator, host Ellie Stirton sits down with Ilinca Stafie, a member of Toronto’s iconicly queer brass band, Trash Panda Brass. The conversation ranges from the bands conception to their plans for Skeleton Park Arts Festival, and the future! Also featured, are Ms. Tyffanie Morgan and Mariah (Mo) Horner, the hosts of Skeleton Park Arts Festival. And as always we share some local concerts and events which folks can check out this coming weekend, June 20th – June 22nd.
-------- Â
49:24
--------
49:24
Skeleton Park Arts Festival and Music for a Cause!
This week on The Kingston Curator, host Ellie Stirton sits down with local song-writer Gregory Van Eyken, local Drag Queen Ms. Tyffanie Morgan, and theatre artist/musician/educator Mariah (Mo) Horner. They discuss Gregory’s new EP which is raising funds for a local mens shelter, and the upcoming Skeleton Park Arts Festival being hosted by both Ms. Tyffanie and Mo. Also featured are some local concerts and events which folks can check out this coming weekend, June 13th – 15th.
The Kingston Curator is your weekly guide to arts and culture in Kingston. Hosted by Ellie Stirton, the show airs Fridays at 3 PM on CFRC 101.9 FM, featuring interviews with local artists and creatives, plus highlights of what's happening around town! From music and theatre, to exhibitions, festivals and more. Missed it live? You can catch every episode anytime right here on the CFRC Podcast Network.
Listen to The Kingston Curator, The Psychology Of Money: Timeless Lessons On Wealth, Greed, And Happiness, Book Summary, Podcast and many other podcasts from around the world with the radio.net app
South Africa