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Arts + Culture

New music venues: This booker is back

By Kerry Doole Apr 7, 2026

Brodie Schwendiman, operator of the late and beloved Casbah, is back booking music in a new downtown venue called Ridiculous, and other live-music locations in the region. 2025 was a rollercoaster ride of a year for Brodie Schwendiman. The music club operator and booker has played a crucial…

Arts + Culture

JUNOfest: 8 stages, 65 acts!

By Sarah Jessica Rintjema Mar 24, 2026

From up-and-comers to industry veterans, check out local, regional and national artists across all genres over two musical nights in the city's JUNO Week. The JUNOS are back, and this year they’re Hamiltonian! In addition to the JUNO Kickoff Concert, JUNO Comedy Show, JUNO Songwriters’ Circle, JUNO Stories…