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September 13, 2019April 3, 2023

YGK Emerging Musicians Showcase

The inaugural YGK Emerging Musicians Competition seeks to inspire and support Kingston’s rising musical talent and provide them with the tools they need to launch their careers in the industry. Out of the 43 submissions received for the competition, 6 talented finalists were selected to receive a prize package valued at $7,500.

Read on to learn more about the competition’s 6 finalists who will be showcasing their talent at the Isabel Bader Centre on September 20, 2019. If you haven’t already, you can purchase your tickets here.

Abby Stewart

Country singer-songwriter

Abby Stewart is an 18-year-old singer/songwriter from Kingston, Ontario. A true Canadian girl, she plays hockey and softball but feels most at home on stage, already achieving some pretty impressive success in her budding career. Abby released her EP “Firsts”in 2015 which included her radio release “I’m Still Faster”, followed by her first music video, which now has over 360,000 views on YouTube.

In 2014, she opened for Hunter Hayes on his Tattoo Your Name Canadian Tour,along with Dan + Shay, and has had the privilege of being invited on stage to sing duets with Dean Brody, Dallas Smith, Aaron Pritchett, and the Hunter Brothers.

Alex Mundy

Folk-pop singer-songwriter

Alex’s first experience with music began at the age of four on her family’s organ in Sydenham, Ontario. With her dad’s guitar renditions of Clapton and McCartney classics resonating throughout the house, she would mimic the melodies on the keys, singing the names of the notes as she played along. Alex has been playing the piano and singing ever since, both through her classical training, and as a singer/songwriter.

Throughout her career, Alex has always turned to songwriting to tell her story. “When I have something to say, music is my megaphone. I love the challenge of taking an idea and sculpting it into a succinct hook or phrase. Putting each element together – the chord progression, melody, instrumentation, lyrics – the writing process is like my therapy. Everything seems to make more sense after I’ve written it into a song.”

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Julia Finnegan

Indie-folk singer-songwriter

A performer since the age of 13, Julia has grown up telling stories through song. In 2015, Julia released her first EP entitled Thoughts Collide, which received radio-play across the region and coast-to-coast across Canada on CBC Radio. She has just completed her Bachelor of Fine Art degree at Queen’s University and is now set to focus all of her energy on delivering personal portraits through her music.

She is currently working on the release of her first full-length album recorded with Jonas Bonnetta of Evening Hymns at Port William Sound.

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Michelle Kasaboski

Jazz, adult contemporary, traditional pop, easy listening

Michelle is on a journey to establish herself as a top Jazz & Adult Contemporary singer in the Canadian music scene. Commended for her rich tone and vocal command, she continues to draw praise from audiences and musicians alike, including Juno Award Winning artists Ranee Lee (Vocal Jazz Album of the Year, 2010) and Hugh Johnston (Musicounts Teacher of the Year, 2012).

Her most recent career highlights include the release of a new EP of Jazz Standards, “The Very Thought of You”, and a sold-out concert at the Kingston Grand Theatre this past Christmas 2018.

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Sadaf Amini

World music, Iranian classical music, santur

Sadaf Amini was born in Tehran, Iran, when, at the age of 12, she began studying the Santur, and later enrolled at the Tehran Music School. In 2012, she received her Bachelor’s degree in Iranian Music Performance from Tehran University.

After immigrating to Canada in 2014, she received her Master’s degree in Music Technology and Digital Media from the University of Toronto. She has performed at several music festivals across the world and received First Prize in the 2006 Fajr Music Festival for Ensembles (Iran), the 2007 Festival of Music Conservatories (Iran), the 2007 Fajr Music Festival (Iran), and the 2015 Colour of Music Festival (Vancouver, Canada).

Savannah and Michael

Folk, jazz, blues

Savannah and Michael met as choristers in Cantabile Choirs of Kingston, with their musical collaboration officially beginning in high school. Along with three other friends, Michael and Savannah started a pop cover band, playing for local talent shows and school coffee houses.

Savannah owes a great deal of her success to Kingston’s wonderful community of musicians, and she is especially thankful for the support of Musiikki Cafe, her home away from home.

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Keep up to date with the YGK Emerging Musicians Competition by following them on Facebook and Instagram!

September 12, 2019April 5, 2023

Meet the Maker: Chef Michael Smith

Chef Michael Smith, Food Network star, James Beard Award winner, award-winning cookbook author, and Prince Edward Island food ambassador is also blessing the city of Kingston with his brilliant culinary influence and appreciation for locally-grown ingredients.

After building a working relationship with Sodexo (a food supplier for Queen’s and many other facilities) for several years — including leading a team of Sodexo Chefs in 2010 that cooked for the worlds Olympians in the Whistler Athletes Village — Chef Smith decided to take his role to the next level in an expansion of the food services offered in the Mackintosh-Corry building at Queen’s University. With the support of Sodexo, Smith opened the Canadian Grilling Company, a restaurant dedicated to highlighting Canadian ingredients through Canadian fare. The cafeteria underwent a $1.3 million dollar renovation in 2011 to include this new addition.

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That’s right, student food is not what it used to be. At least not at Queen’s. A burger is not just a burger — it’s about thoughtful preparation, fine ingredients and a menu that is curated by a celebrity chef.

Smith is a sustainability advisor for Sodexo and that has influenced the creation of CGC. His mission is transparency and consumer engagement.

“What we’re trying to do is help consumers — and on campus, it’s students — help them think about where food comes from. This is one of the biggest challenges we have, engaging consumers. When consumers care, things can happen. That’s what the Grilling Company is all about, showing we can do this awesome thing in the middle of this colossal university. And make a stand for something.”

What Smith means by “make a stand for something” is honour and support our local farmers, ranchers and growers. This mentality is something he prides himself on and practices at home in Prince Edward Island as well.

“That’s what I do with my restaurant on Prince Edward Island,” he says. “We are all about connecting guests with food and making them think about where their food comes from.

“We’re not going to save the world by eating a burger but we could give some thought to where our food comes from and the conscious choices that we make. We need the industry to be transparent about what they do, where they get their ingredients and what we do with these things.”

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Smith explains that his mission with CGC is to “show just how committed we are to our food sourcing and properly prepared food. The burgers are made from locally raised organic meat from Southern Ontario done the way I like it.”

And if all of this talk about a good burger has your mouth watering, Smith’s restaurant on Queen’s campus is not reserved just for students. You, too, can take a trip to campus and get your hands on one of the CGC’s farm-to-table dishes.

In case you’re wondering where else this national food influencer likes to eat when he’s in town, he listed The Rustic Spud as one of his favourite local spots.

September 9, 2019March 20, 2023

25 things to do in Kingston this fall 2019

The leaves are turning, school is back on, and the warmer layers are coming out. Let’s celebrate the changing of the seasons in Kingston with 25 exciting events touching on everything from live music, holiday markets, haunted walking and trolley tours, and, as always, the return of Fort Fright!

1. Ghost and Mystery Trolley — October 1–27, 2019

2. Dean Brody + Dallas Smith Live — October 2, 2019

3. Fort Fright — October 3–6, 10-13, 17-20, 24–31, 2019

4. Meet the Maker: Beer Dinner Series — October 4, 2019

5. Rembrandt Exhibition — until December 1, 2019

6. The Original Haunted Walk — Nightly

7. Queen’s Homecoming Football Game — October 19, 2019

8. ***NEW DATE*** World of Dance: Live Tour — October 21, 2019

9. Vinyl Records Sale — October 24, 2019

10. Wolfe Island Corn Maze — All Month Long

11. Catch a Kingston Frontenacs Game — Various Days

12. Judgement of Kingston — November 2, 2019

13. Rock the Rink — November 3, 2019

14. The Arkells Live — November 16, 2019

15. All Things Christmas Sale — November 16–17, 2019

16. Tone Deaf Festival — November 16–24, 2019

17. Santa Parade — November 16, 2109

18. Sesame Street Live — November 17, 2019

19. Paw Patrol Live — November 20, 2019

20. City & Colour Live — November 26, 2019

21. Pumpkin Parade — November 1, 2019

22. Classic Kingston Food Tour — Various Days

23. Artfest Kingston: Christmas Art & Craft Show — December 7 + 8, 2019

24. Santa in the Square — Saturdays in December

25. Ian Walsh Photography Contest: “Made in Kingston” — Submissions accepted until December 31, 2019

September 9, 2019July 15, 2024

Insider Itineraries: Scott Chadwick of Team McDonald

Scott Chadwick, Lead for Team McDonald represents Kingston on the World Curling Tour, Sportsnet Grand Slam Series, and TSN Season of Champions. We asked Scott to hand-pick ten of his favourite Kingston experiences that make for a great adventure for visitors and locals alike.

You can follow the team on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Are you interested in cooling off at a beach? Learn more about 6 Kingston Beaches That Belong On Your Bucketlist!

2. Cataraqui Golf and Country Club // 961 King Street West

My first favourite thing is the beautiful Cataraqui Golf and Country Club. Whether you are playing the Stanley Thompson course, enjoying the clubhouse and restaurant or throwing rocks on one of the premier ice surfaces in the province, it is a warm and welcoming environment.

Visit www.cataraqui.com to sign up to try curling this winter or follow them on Facebook and Twitter @cataraqui golf and country club!

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2. Queen’s University

The energy, innovation and spirit that Queen’s University provides. From world-class programs and a beautiful, historic campus, the university delivers as one of the best institutions in the country.

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3. Taking a stroll through Downtown Kingston

It’s always so peaceful taking a walk through downtown. The historic buildings and market square add a charm to the city that transports you back in time. Just find a patio and grab a beer or coffee and spend the afternoon people watching.

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4. The Kingston Waterfront

Kingston is home to one of Ontario’s best waterfronts. Whether you are walking around Confederation Park, laying on the beach at Gord Downie Pier, swimming at Lake Ontario Park, or walking your dog at Lemoine’s Point there is something for everyone. Kingston is also located at the mouth of the St. Lawrence River and the gateway to the thousand islands.

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5. Kingston’s Live Music Scene

Kingston has an amazing live music scene where bands such as The Tragically Hip, The Headstones and The Glorious Sons cut their teeth. You can’t beat listening to Smitty at The Brass or seeing what band is taking the stage at The Merchant or The Mansion.

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6. Kingston as a Host City for Sport Events

Kingston is a premier host city for sporting events. From the ’76 summer Olympics sailing to the upcoming 2020 Tim Hortons Brier, the city is a destination for world-class events. Remember to get your tickets for the upcoming Brier as the best curlers in the world take over the city February 29^th to March 8^th.

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7. Outdoor Skating Rinks

There’s nothing like picking up a game of shinny at one of the several outdoor skating rinks sprinkled around the city. Or take your partner for a date night skate around the Market Square ice rink under the glow of the giant Christmas Tree.

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8. Kingston’s Culinary Scene

Kingston is home to a wide variety of amazing restaurants and bars. Take the Wolfe Island Ferry over to the Wolfe Island Grill and enjoy dinner on the patio as the sun sets over the city’s skyline or enjoy an intimate setting at Bayview Farm Restaurant.

Fun Fact: Bayview Farm Restaurant is one of the many farm-to-table eateries in Kingston where almost all ingredients are sourced from local farms in the area. Check out Ontario Culinary Alliance for certified Feast On restaurants.

9. A Picnic at Kingston Mills Locks

Pack a picnic and head to Kingston Mills Locks and watch the boats travel through the locks. If you are looking for more of an adventure grab a boat and take a cruise up the Rideau Canal.

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10. Kingston’s Rich History

The city is surrounded with history. The historic limestone buildings are a memory of the times of Sir John A MacDonald and the initial Capital of the country. The city is guarded by Fort Henry and downtown is dotted with the Martello towers. The history of RMC and Queen’s University is also prevalent.

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Describe Kingston in 3 words:

Historic, Friendly, Progressive

If Kingston had a theme song, what would it be?

Going to have to go with Hips last song played live; Ahead by a Century

September 5, 2019March 20, 2023

25 things to do in October 2019

For the most recent 25 things to do list for October, please visit this list.

It’s beginning to feel a lot like…autumn! And you know what that means. Our favourite fall festivities are returning to Kingston like Fort Fright and the Wolfe Island Corn Maze. Plus we have workshops and concerts happening all over the city, and to top it all off, a mini Octoberfest! Enjoy the harvest, Kingston!

Do you have an event you’d like featured on our monthly list? Add it to our Kingston events calendar for consideration!

1. Ghost and Mystery Trolley — October 1-27, 2019

2. Willie Meets Dolly Lunch & Dinner Cruise — October 1, 2019

3. Free Guided Tour of City Hall — October 1-10, Monday-Thursday

4. Dean Brody + Dallas Smith Live — October 2, 2019

5. Fort Fright — October 4 – November 2, 2019
6. Lighthouse 50th Anniversary Tour — October 4, 2019

7. Wolfe Island Corn Maze — All month long

8. The Haunted Walk at Fort Henry — October 3-6, 10-13, 17-20, 24-31, 2019

9. Meet the Maker: Beer Dinner Series — October 4, 2019

10. The Wiggles Live — October 5, 2019

11. Mini-Oktoberfest — October 6, 2019

12. Kingston ComiCon — October 6, 2019

13. The Original Haunted Walk — Nightly

14. DIY Charcuterie Boards — October 8, 2019

15. Catch a Kingston Frontenacs Game — October 11, 18, 25, 26, 2019

16. Yoga Class on the Grass — October 13, 2019

17. Kingston by Bike Tours — All month long

18. Gemstorm 2019: 50th Annual Show and Sale — October 18, 2019

19. Queen’s Homecoming Football Game — October 19, 2019

20. Classic Kingston Food Tour — Various Days

21. ***NEW DATE*** World of Dance Live Tour — October 21, 2019

22. Modern Watercolours: Contemporary Landscapes — October 22, 2019

23. Rembrandt Exhibition — All month long

24. Pumpkin Carving Workshop — October 26, 2019

25. Spearhead Brewing Open Mic Nights — Friday Nights

September 5, 2019March 20, 2023

Kingston Live, Episode 9: A Summary

Kingston Live is a monthly podcast that offers up behind-the-scenes insight into the Kingston music scene. If you’re looking to learn more about the city’s emerging artists and where to see them play live, you’ll find it here! If you’re a resident music lover or visitor looking for the inside scoop on Kingston’s local music scene, it’s a perfect fit for you, too.

Riley and Johnny chat with Claire Bouvier, Katie Littlejohn and Aaron Holmberg in the studio about the new YGK Emerging Musician Competition happening on September 20th at the Isabel Bader Theatre.

The competition offers Kingston musicians an opportunity to showcase their talent in front of established artists. They discuss how they chose the jury members, the finalists, and what the audience can expect at the Isabel on September 20th when they perform.

The jury members are Jonas Lewis Anthony, John Burge, Moira Demorest, Emily Fennell, Cyndy Gibson, Ange Stever, and Zane Whitfield. The finalists are Sadaf Amini, Julia Finnegan, Michelle Kasaboski, Alex Mundy, Savannah and Michael and Abby Stewart.

Want tickets? Go to queensu.ca/theisabel. Or go in person to the box office Monday–Friday, 12–4:30 pm or call 613-533-2424.

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Mid-show, Johnny and Riley follow the tradition of listing every show worth attending in the Kingston area from now through October.

Next, they take a trip out to the annual Back to the Farm Beer and Music Festival at the Mackinnon Brothers brewery to chat with local singer/songwriter, Megan Hamilton, The Wilderness and Chris Koster of The Glorious Sons.

They start with Megan Hamilton, post-performance, chatting about the difference between attending the last few years and performing for the first time. She touches on her favourite performances to watch and why she loves the festival.

“It bends all of the rules in a very positive way,” says Megan.

After their performance, a few of the guys from The Wilderness discuss how they’ve seen the festival evolve since the last time they performed in 2017.

“It feels like a big party with all of the best people. I could see a sea of people, 99 percent of who I know and love,” shared Jonas. They let us in on the story behind the band’s matching Adidas tracksuits.

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Listeners are treated to a live performance of I Found Out by the Chris Koster followed by an interview with Chris Koster, talking about his journey as an artist, and the Kingston music scene.

“For the size of the city, there’s an amazing arts community,” he says.

Chris shares his favourite places to play, life on the road with the Sons, and how it felt to play Back to the Farm for the first time. He also drops some bleak advice to aspiring musicians: “If there’s a possibility that you won’t do it, then just don’t do it.”

Following the release of the Glorious Sons’ upcoming record A War on Everything on September 13th, Chris and the band take to the stage at Richardson Stadium in Kingston on September 21st.

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Look out for new podcasts every month to stay up to date on the Kingston music scene! The Kingston Live podcast is syndicated to all major podcast platforms. Find them wherever you get your podcasts and make sure to subscribe: Soundcloud, Spotify, iTunes, TuneIn and Stitcher. They also air on Wolfe Island Radio on Tuesday and Thursdays! You can also follow them on Instagram.

Missed episode 8? Catch the recap here.

August 30, 2019March 27, 2023

11 Can’t-Miss Concerts in Kingston September 2019

Didn’t nab a ticket to the now sold-out concert at Kingston Pen? Don’t worry, there’s a ton of solid shows happening all month, including The Glorious Sons at Richardson Stadium, Rufus Wainwright at The Grand, and Justin Rutledge at The Grad Club.

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Firebird Sessions

Sunday, September 1, 2019, 3 pm

Musiikki Café

Local jazz singer Selina Chiarelli and flautist Caroline Kwok have been hosting these Sunday afternoon jazz shows all summer long. They’re a place for local female artists to showcase and explore their talents, and for audiences to hear a more proportional representation of the genre. Chiarelli and Kwok typically open, and then a local jazz musician takes over (Chantal Thompson, Savannah Shea, and Michelle Kasaboski have all played, for instance). The afternoon ends with an open jam session in a free-jazz format.

Pay what you can

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Ian Blurton’s Future Now

Friday, September 6, 2019, 10 pm

This hard-hitting rock fourpiece is led by Toronto indie music stalwart Ian Blurton, who started playing drums with Cowboy Junkies and A Neon Rome. He also sang and played guitar for Change Of Heart, Blurtonia, Bionic, C’mon, Public Animal, and others, as well as produce albums for artists like The Weakerthans and Rheostatics. This current solo project has influences ranging from 70s hard rock to new wave to garage rock to psychedelic. Supporting it all is Glen Milchem (Blue Rodeo) on drums, Anna Ruddick (Randy Bachman) on bass, and Aaron Goldstein (Daniel Romano) on guitar.

Free admission

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Destroyer

Saturday, September 7, 2019, 6 pm

CFB Kingston Base Gym

Get out the face paint and black hair dye — legendary KISS tribute act Destroyer is headlining the annual rock show at CFB Kingston this year. The band has been together for 25 years, and has played over 1,250 shows to date. They’re one of the most sought-after KISS tributes around, and they’ll definitely get you rock and rolling all night long with classics like Detroit Rock City, 100,000 Years, and Christine Sixteen. Helix and Prism will open the show.

Admission $15

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W3EAPONS

Saturday, September 7, 2019, 10 pm

The Merchant Tap House

This indie rock band is made up of three artists from Saskatoon with more than 30 years of combined performance time between them. It’s a new project for the trio, though, and it’s been gaining steam since last year’s release of the single “Off the Top of My Heart”. Produced and co-written by The Trews’ John-Angus MacDonald, the song would easily fit in a mix with AC/DC, Bryan Adams, and Foo Fighters. The band also plays the night before at The Merchant (Friday, September 6th).

Free admission

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Boag & The Braveyard Whips

Saturday, September 14, 2019, 4 pm

Local legend Boag & The Braveyard Whips hosts this show every Saturday afternoon, where a rotating cast of other Kingston musicians typically play, too. Boag formed in the ashes of Kingston band The Unsung Heroes in 1991, and over the years has included various local artists playing county, blues, and rock ‘n’ roll covers and originals. The most recent reincarnation came in 2018, when a group of veteran greats that included Jack Troughton, Roger O’Handley, and Deb Schuurmans decided to get the band going again.

Free admission

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Five Alarm Funk

Wednesday, September, 18, 2019, 8 pm

Blu Martini

Since forming in 2003, Vancouver’s Five Alarm Funk says it’s had one simple goal: to make you sweat. They’ve been doing that across North America this summer with eight people playing guitars, bass, drums, congas, timbales, a sax, and a trumpet. Together, their sound is a combination of gypsy-rock, afro-punk, Latin, ska, and punk. As the band itself says, they’re a “horn-powered, percussion-fuelled sonic and visual assault.”

Admission $15

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The Glorious Sons

Saturday, September 21, 2019, 7 pm

Richardson Stadium

Richardson Stadium has hosted a few legendary Kingston concerts over the years, including The Tragically Hip’s famous 1993 show. This one should go down in history, too, as close to 16,000 people are expected to rock out with Kingston’s own The Glorious Sons. Since forming in Kingston in 2011 and honing their sound at The Merchant, the band has had eight consecutive top-10 rock radio hits in Canada. Last year they won the Juno Award for Rock Album of the Year. This year their song “S.O.S. (Sawed Off Shotgun)” was number one on Billboard’s Active and Modern Rock Charts for four consecutive weeks.

Admission $65 – $135

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Justin Rutledge

Saturday, September 21, 2019, 9 pm

The Grad Club

Since releasing his first album in 2005, alt-country singer-songwriter Justine Rutledge has earned two Juno nominations, a Galaxy Rising Start award, and the title of Toronto’s Best Local Songwriter (NOW Magazine), among other critical accolades. His serene, spacious sound and lush harmonies have been compared to those of Ryan Adams, so no doubt he’ll find a good home in the living-room-like Grad Club.

Admission $15

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Red Priest

Tuesday, September 24, 2019, 7:30 pm

The Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts

Though they’re named after Antonio Vivaldi, Red Priest isn’t your typical baroque band. Instead, they take music of the 17th and 18th centuries and re-invent it, infusing it with more creativity, energy, and humour than you’ve probably heard before. And they’ve been successful at it, playing sold-out shows in many of the world’s biggest festivals and most prestigious concert halls. The New York Times has called them “wildly virtuosic”, “entertainingly eccentric”, and “exquisite”.

Check website closer to the date for prices

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Rufus Wainwright

Saturday, September 28, 2019, 7:30 pm

The Grand Theatre

The man Elton John called “the greatest songwriter on the planet” has established himself as one of the top male vocalists of his generation. Born in New York and raised in Montreal, Rufus went on to become best known as a pop singer, but he also straddles the worlds of rock, opera, theatre, dance, and film. To date, he has released seven studio albums, 3 DVDs, and three live albums, including the Grammy nominated “Rufus Does Judy” at Carnegie Hall.

Admission $50 – $56

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Gord Downie – Life & Legacy

Saturday, September 28, 2019, 4:30 pm – 2 am

Raxx Bar and Grill

This full afternoon and evening of music will celebrate the life and legacy of Gord Downie, and benefit the Downie-Wenjack Fund and Kingston Homebase Housing. Nine local bands will perform, including the Trevor Walsh Group, Luscious, and headliner the Greg Ball Band. Tickets include a 1/2-pound of wings, an art show, a silent auction, jewellery vendors, legacy learning, psychic readings, a magician, wrestling, and Kingston School of Dance flash performances.

Admission $40

August 30, 2019April 4, 2023

9 Festivals to Hit This September 2019 in Kingston

The summer festival season may be ending, but it’s going out on a high note with gems that include Ribfest, the Multicultural Arts Festival, and WritersFest.

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Kingston Ribfest and Craft Beer Show

Friday, September 6 – Sunday, September 8, 2019

Memorial Centre Park

Back for the seventh year, Ribfest will have seven award-winning ribbers on hand this September and 14 craft breweries, including five locals. The format is simple: for beer, buy a $6 wristband and then purchase five-ounce samples at a time for $2 each. For food, just wonder and graze on barbecued pork, chicken, ribs, corn on the cob, pretzels, ice cream, and more. Prices will range from $7 for a pulled pork sandwich to $22 for a full rack of ribs. Three cideries will be there too, as will a Kids Fun Zone and live music all weekend long.

Free admission (donations to the Partners in Mission Food Bank accepted at the gate)

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Garrison Kingston Family Fun Fest

Saturday, September 7 – Sunday, September 8, 2019

Kingston Military Community Sports Centre

This annual fest celebrates the Kingston military community and their families, but it’s open to everyone. The good times kick off on Saturday night at 6 pm with a concert headlined by Destroyer, Canada’s premier KISS tribute band ($15 + HST). On Sunday, there will be free family activities inside and out from 10 am to 5 pm, including a midway, military displays, guided trolley tours of RMC, BMX demonstrations, laser tag, axe throwing, and stunt dog shows.

Concert: $15, Sunday: Free admission

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Kingston Multicultural Arts Festival

Sunday, September 8, 2019, 11:30 am – 5:30 pm

Confederation Park

The Multicultural Arts Festival celebrates its tenth anniversary this year, and it’s sticking to what’s always worked: lots of live music and dance from all over the world, arts activities for kids, and delicious food from all four corners. The cultural pavilions are also returning, where adults and kids can do crafts, take language lessons, and more. The workshops are back, too, which have in the past included learning Arabic calligraphy and making Mayan worry dolls.

Free admission

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Kingston Poutine Feast

Thursday, September 26 – Sunday, September 29, 2019

City Park

This travelling poutine festival was so popular last year that a Thursday was added to this year’s event. The cornerstone for all four days will be the seven poutine vendors serving up their own creative combinations of potato, cheese, and gravy. But there will be a hot dog vendor as well, plus three dessert vendors, a DJ, and games for the whole family. On Sunday, stick around for the poutine contest to see whose gooey godsend gets voted best. By the way, if you’re gluten-free, vegetarian, or vegan, you’ll have options, too.

Free admission

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CORK Fall Regatta

Saturday, September 21 – Sunday, September 22, 2019

Portsmouth Olympic Harbour

A summer of world-class sailing in Kingston ends with the CORK Fall Regatta — two days of racing that will include World Sailing ranking events. CORK, which stands for Canadian Olympic Training Regatta Kingston, is an established event on the international regatta circuit that’s been happening here since 1969. To date, it’s hosted 43 world championships and more than double that number of North American and Canadian championships.

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Kingston WritersFest

Wednesday, September 25 – Sunday, September 29, 2019

Downtown

Organizers say this will be the most diverse Kingston WritersFest yet, as the lineup includes 50 events and 60 writers — over half of them women. Some of the big names include David Bezmozgis, Emma Donoghue (pictured), Marina Endicott, M.G. Vassanji, and Kingston’s own Diane Schoemperlen. All of them will host readings, discussions, masterclasses, performances, or other special events like the lunch at Silver Wok hosted by Globe and Mail food reporter Ann Hui, whose book, “Chop Suey Nation”, chronicles the history of Chinese-Canadian food.

Varying prices

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Fall Art After Dark

Friday, September 27, 2019, 7 pm – 10 pm

Downtown

There are dozens of art galleries across Kingston, and this bi-annual event is a great chance to check out some of them downtown. Typically, about 20 galleries and art-loving businesses participate — some with special programming and light refreshments. As you browse, don’t forget to enter the contest to win $500 towards the purchase of original art at all participating businesses.

Free admission

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Culture Days

Friday, September 27 – Sunday, September 29, 2019

Multiple venues

Culture Days is a national celebration where every year at the end of September communities across the country host participatory arts and culture events. In Kingston, the Tett Centre will be ground zero this year, as it will have dance classes, arts workshops, a drum circle, yoga, and more. The Pump House Steam Museum is also getting in on the action, letting you build a miniature Ontario Street out of Lego. Over at the Agnes Etherington Art Centre, take a non-visual tour of a Rembrandt exhibit.

Free admission

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Princess Street Promenade

Saturday, September 28, 2019, 10 am – 5 pm

Princess Street

For the second time in two months, Princess Street will be closed to vehicle traffic downtown so that pedestrians can enjoy activities hosted by local businesses and community groups. In the past, that’s meant everything from bouncy castles to climbing walls, live music to pop-up food stalls, caricature artists to robot demonstrations. The main goal is to promote active living downtown.

Free admission

August 29, 2019March 20, 2023

10 Stunning Spots in Kingston to Take an Instagram

Want to up that Insta game a little more? We don’t blame you. Over 300 years old, Kingston is home to stunning architecture, hidden alleyways and courtyards, and gorgeous waterfront views. Here are some of the best places to take a few “candids” in the Limestone City.

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1. Queen’s University // 99 University Avenue

You don’t have to be a student to visit Queen’s University! Stroll the campus grounds and explore courtyards, public art and sculptures, and limestone architecture. This campus is over 175 years old and provides a great historic backdrop for photos. Bonus: drop by the Agnes Etherington Art Centre and the Union Gallery on campus to take in beautiful pieces of art!

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2. Conservation Areas (Lemoine Point + Little Cataraqui Creek)

Soak up fresh air and reconnect with nature when you take a walk through a Kingston Conservation Area. Bring some birdseed to Lemoine Point and become a modern-day Snow White while chickadees eat from your palms. At Little Cataraqui Creek, you’ll find over 13 km of trails weaving in and out of marsh, fields and lush forests.

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3. Rocheleau Court

Take a right down the carriageway next to Black Dog Tavern and find yourself in a hidden courtyard. High balconies and vibrant red brickwork give off serious European vibes. In the summer, you may even stumble upon live music from surrounding shops. Notable stores and restaurants connected to this court include Modern Primitive, Chez Piggy, The Toucan, Berry & Peterson Booksellers, and Black Dog Tavern.

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4. Martello Alley // 203 B Wellington Street

Nestled into a carriageway off of Wellington Street, you’ll find Martello Alley. Prints adorn their brick walls tempting you further in to stroll. You’ll end up in a charming courtyard surrounded by original works of art.

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5. The Isabel, Tett Centre, and Juniper Café // 390 King Street West

The Isabel Bader Centre is a gorgeous mix of wood, glass, steel, and polished concrete. While you’re there, hop next door to the Tett Centre and visit Juniper Café! This is one of the cutest places you will ever have a latte with an epic view of Lake Ontario.

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6. Fort Henry // 1 Fort Henry Drive

Right on top of this historic Kingston site are views for days. Go in the evening for a stunning sunset that casts a warm glow over the entire city. Bonus: stop by for a sunset ceremony every Wednesday in the summer months for military music, cannon firing, and a fireworks finale.

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7. Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises // 1 Brock Street

In the spring, summer, and early fall, head down to 1 Brock Street and hop on one of the tours from Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises. Snap a photo while you enjoy a meal with the sunset and lake behind you. Have other plans for lunch or dinner? Freshen up your feed with a sightseeing Discovery Cruise that passes by the Kingston Harbour, Fort Henry, shipwrecks, and even the Kingston Penitentiary. The Discovery Cruise is offered from April 16 to October, and the Sunset Dinner Tours from May to October.

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8. Waterfront Pathway

There’s something picture perfect about waterfront views – and Kingston is lucky enough to have an 8km trail along the water for you. Follow it from Confederation Park, past City Park, all the way to Gord Downie Pier. Along the way, you’ll take in the views of boats teeming in harbours, Murney Tower, and the “Time” sculpture all set with a waterfront backdrop.

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9. Sydenham Ward Neighborhood

If you walk along Sydenham Street and the surrounding neighbourhood, you’ll find stunning historic houses and large trees that make the perfect backdrop for your “casual” fall adventure walk photo. Notable points of interest to add to your list include Hochelaga Inn, Rosemount Inn, Goreview House at the intersection of Gore Street and Bagot, and the McIntosh Castle.

10. #IinKingston Sign // 209 Ontario Street

Pose, snap, and share photos in our “I” in Kingston sign located next to the Visitor Information Centre in Confederation Park. This sign is a hit with tourists and residents alike – also the perfect way to remember your trip to Kingston.

August 29, 2019July 2, 2024

20 Fall Events to Satisfy Your Culture Craving 2019

Fall in Kingston is a near-perfect time of year. The city is far enough north that we’re graced with beautiful fall colours as the leaves turn, but not so far that those reds, yellows, and oranges are accompanied by immediate freezing cold weather like in other places (sorry, Ottawa and Montreal). Apart from enjoying the beautiful change of season or cozying up to some local fall fare from any of the city’s exciting restaurants, pubs, and cafés—Kingston’s arts and culture scene this fall has loads to offer!

From performances to paintings, here are 20 events this fall that are sure to feed your culture needs.

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1. Leiden circa 1630: Rembrandt Emerges

Until December 1 at Agnes

All season long, you can see works by the Dutch master Rembrandt and his network of colleagues and students as they found their artistic stride early in their careers in a special exhibition at the Bader Gallery at Agnes Etherington Art Centre. This exhibition is not-to-be-missed and will begin its national tour across Canada after December 1.

Admission to Agnes is always free.

2. Scottish Superstars: BREABACH

October 4 at The Isabel

Don’t miss one of the UK’s most dynamic and influential bands—Breabach. Their new spin on traditional Scottish folk music combines twin bagpipes, fiddle, bass, and guitar with Gaelic vocals and step dance, and has given them a strong foothold on the world stage.

3. Lighthouse: 50th Anniversary Tour

October 4 at The Grand

If you’re after some iconically Canadian nostalgia then you can catch horn-rock legends, Lighthouse, at the Grand Theatre. Original founders Paul Hoffert and Ralph Cole lead an all-star line-up that includes original members Russ Little and Steve Kennedy with Chris Howells, Simon Wallis, Doug Moore, Don Paulton, Jamie Prokop and dynamic lead vocalist Dan Clancy.

4. QAGGIAVUUT presents: Arctic Song

October 5 at The Isabel

Part of the Children’s Series at the Isabel, QAGGIAVUUT’s Arctic Song combines Inuit drum dance, throat singing, and contemporary music followed by a workshop on storytelling and throat music—sure to be an enriching family outing!

5. Tarantella: Viva Napoli! Vesuvius Ensemble

October 7 at The Isabel

Francesco Pellegrino and the Vesuvius Ensemble will transport you through song to the sunny countryside of Southern Italy with energetic Italian folk songs played on traditional instruments. The beautiful tones of the tammorra, chitarra battente, ciaramella, and colascione, along with the chitarrone, guitars, and lutes will warm your heart and soul.

6. Distinguished Lecturer Johnnetta Cole

October 10 at Agnes

In conjunction with The Art of African Ivory exhibition, ongoing at the Agnes until April 12, 2020, this free public lecture by international scholar, educator and humanitarian Dr. Johnnetta Cole will discuss historical African ivory art, wildlife conservation, and museum responsibility. A reception will follow the lecture.

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7. Orpheus Chamber Orchestra with Jan Lisiecki

October 16 at The Isabel

Kicking off the Bader and Overton Virtuosi Festival, the Grammy Award-winning Orpheus Chamber Orchestra will be joined by Canadian virtuoso pianist Jan Lisiecki in a program including a 2016 commission by Jessie Montgomery, Mendelssohn Piano Concerto No. 1, and Mendelssohn’s virtuosic and sunny Italian Symphony.

8. Deathtrap

October 17–November 2 (Thursday–Saturday) at Domino Theatre

This award-winning 1978 Broadway favourite will keep you enthralled with its devilish cleverness, abundant twists and turns, and have you laughing from when it starts until its startling conclusion.

9. Homecoming Showcase Concert

October 18 at The Isabel

Enjoy a musical review from the DAN School Ensembles including the Choral Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Polyhymnia, and the Music Theatre Ensemble. A reception with light refreshments and a cash bar will follow the concert.

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10. Vic’s Mix by RUBBERBAND

October 19 at The Grand

In an evening of exquisite modern dance, RUBBERBAND dance company explore the vastly creative choreography of Victor Quijada in a clash of urban pop and classical composition that will defy audience expectations.

11. Beethoven 3 & Brahms MW2

October 20 at The Isabel

The Kingston Symphony Orchestra featuring Violinist Robert Uchida conducted by Evan Mitchell explores the bond between two of music history’s greatest—Brahms and Beethoven—in an evening of classical symphonic music sure to dazzle.

12. World of Dance Live Tour

October 20 at Leon’s Centre

On tour from NBC’s hit competitive dance series World of Dance, this cross-country spectacular will feature some of the world’s best and most celebrated dancers—including this season’s champions The Kings, all the way from India.

13. Bruce Cockburn

October 22 at The Grand

Ottawa legend Bruce Cockburn takes the stage at Kingston’s Grand Theatre for a concert that is sure to leave a mark! As one of Canada’s most decorated and critically acclaimed songwriters, this evening of eclectic rock music is one to look forward to!

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14. Jazz Guitar Heroes: Dave Barton Trio

October 26 at The Isabel

Join Dave Barton and his band for an evening of jazz standards spanning the decades and music from the great guitarists who’ve influenced his musical journey including Wes Montgomery, Pat Metheny, Ed Bickert, John Scofield, Lennie Breau, and more!

15. Enchanted Isle: Voces8

October 28 at The Isabel

This British acapella 8-piece vocal ensemble will show you a wonderful time with their unique and hauntingly beautiful renditions spanning an eclectic mix of songs and musical expression throughout the ages.

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16. Rossini & Rock Stars

November 3 at The Grand

This interactive, family-friendly performance by the Kingston Symphony Orchestra is sure to have audience members young and old entertained. Explore some of the rock stars of the classical world including Rossini, Beethoven, Estacio, and more!

17. Chamber Music Virtuosity: Fine Arts Quartet & Stewart Goodyear

November 7 at The Isabel

An evening of Beethoven, Shostakovich, and Brahms that’s sure to impress—the Fine Arts Quartet and Stewart Goodyear together, are a phenomenon. These spectacular musicians bring the concert to a spectacular close with Brahms Piano Quintet in F minor.

18. Sinatra with Matt Dusk

November 9 at The Grand

If you’re after a charming serenade, award-winning and multi-platinum selling Canadian crooner Matt Dusk will have you swooning to Frank Sinatra’s greatest hits. You’ll be charmed as Dusk puts his charismatic signature on your Sinatra favourites including Come Fly With Me, I’ve Got You Under My Skin, The Way You Look Tonight and so many more.

19. Spirit & Soul: Measha Brueggergosman

November 12 at The Isabel

From the soulful anthems of the powerful black women who have inspired Measha throughout her career to the stirring spirituals from her recent multi-award-nominated album—you will be stunned by the vocal talent of Measha Brueggergosman.

20. Arkells – Rally Cry Tour with special guest COIN

November 16 at Leon’s Centre

Returning to the Leon’s Centre for the first time in almost two years, the multiple Juno Award-winning rock band are sure to put on a killer concert. Limited VIP tickets include a pre-show acoustic set and meet-and-greet with the band that true superfans of Arkells won’t want to miss!

August 28, 2019March 27, 2023

Rembrandt Emerges at Agnes

REMBRANDT VAN RIJN Leiden, Netherlands 1606-Amsterdam, Netherlands 1669 Head of an Old Man in a Cap around 1630

Agnes Etherington Art Centre is the proud home of the largest public collection of authenticated Rembrandt paintings in Canada—that’s four in total!

Rembrandt sits at the head of the table that is Agnes’ Historical European Collection, comprised of more than 2,500 objects ranging from the 14th through the 20th centuries. The Bader Collection makes up about 85% of the larger Historical European Collection of paintings and includes Dutch and Flemish art from the Baroque era—you’ll recognize this style in incredibly realistic portraits, luxurious-looking still life and picturesque landscapes displayed in heavily ornate frames.

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Does that clear things up? No? Luckily, the Agnes gallery is open year-round and parts of the Historical European Collection are always on view so that you can get the full picture and appreciate the achievement of the masterpieces right here in Kingston, for free.

One exhibition that won’t be around forever is the brand new Leiden circa 1630: Rembrandt Emerges.

Commemorating the 350th anniversary of Rembrandt’s death, this exhibition looks back on the Dutch master’s life, zeroing in on his early days as an artist where his unique, distinctive style took hold.

We’re invited to meet Rembrandt before he became “Rembrandt” in a space designed to give context to the artist. He worked closely with his so-called network of colleagues and students in the city of Leiden in the Netherlands to establish himself and his style.

REMBRANDT VAN RIJN Leiden, Netherlands 1606-Amsterdam, Netherlands 1669 Head of an Old Man in a Cap around 1630 — Head of an Old Man in a Cap, around 1630 Photo: Agnes Etherington Art Centre

Leiden circa 1630: Rembrandt Emerges, will feature Rembrandt’s Head of an Old Man in a Cap, a character study, also known as a tronie in art circles, according to Bader Curator and Researcher of European Art Jacquelyn Coutré.

“Rembrandt was about 24 when he made this painting,” says Dr. Coutré. “Other artists were making these character studies at the same time but it was Rembrandt who managed to capture the wrinkles and the softness of the old man with incredible sensitivity. This young artist was so attuned to the signs of old age and rendered them in such a life-like way. He really took it to another level.”

Leiden circa 1630: Rembrandt Emerges debuted at Agnes on August 24, 2019, and will be up until December 1, 2019, before beginning its national tour with stops at the Art Gallery of Alberta, MacKenzie Art Gallery in Regina, and the Art Gallery of Hamilton.

The official season, however, launches on Thursday, September 19 with a Members’ Preview from 5–6 pm followed up by the Public Reception from 6–7:30 pm. Agnes curators and the director will be on-site during the reception to discuss the exhibitions and answer questions. The Public Reception will feature the Melos Choir and Period Instruments performing pieces by 16th- and 17th-century northern European composers.

To further animate the exhibition, there are two multimedia components, an interactive map and a short film to offer more information on the city of Leiden and the lifestyle the artists in Rembrandt’s network would have enjoyed.

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Admission is always free at Agnes, so this is a wonderful opportunity to take in some true masterpieces right here in Kingston. Plus, Dr. Coutré let us in on a secret that some of the pieces in Leiden circa 1630 have been loaned exclusively to Agnes for this exhibition—you definitely can’t miss it.

Book your stay in Kingston, and experience this exhibition before it begins its tour across Canada.

August 28, 2019March 31, 2023

The Power of Rembrandt with Dr. Jacquelyn Coutré

Ahead of the season launch of the Agnes exhibition Leiden circa 1630: Rembrandt Emerges, we spoke with Dr. Jacquelyn Coutré, Bader Curator and Researcher of European Art at Agnes Etherington Art Centre to discuss the brand new exhibition and find out why Rembrandt?

In the heart of the Queen’s campus, in Kingston, Ontario, Agnes Etherington Art Centre has a robust collection of historical European paintings—over 200 pieces—and at its core are now four works from the Dutch master Rembrandt van Rijn, but we know him today simply as Rembrandt.

“The Bader Collection of European painting is a wonderful collection and quite distinctive in its focus on Rembrandt and his school,” says Dr. Coutré.

Photo: Agnes Etherington Art Centre

Obtaining works of art by Rembrandt was part of the late Dr. Alfred Bader’s vision. Dr. Bader had developed a deep fondness for the Old Masters of art in particular—especially after taking his first art history classes when he did his Ph.D. in Chemistry at Harvard, studying under Jakob Rosenberg, a major Rembrandt scholar in the early and mid-20th century. He travelled the world for business as a chemist but always took the time to visit auction houses and meet with art historians, often in Europe.

“There were no art history classes at Queen’s when Alfred was a student, and there was no Agnes. So, I think during his time at Harvard, he became aware of the power of having a high-quality collection of paintings on a university campus for students to learn from and enjoy.”

An on-campus gallery definitely struck a chord with Dr. Bader, and so the collection at Agnes began to take form. Many works have been donated to Agnes from Dr. Bader and his family, with the first donation in 1967. He wanted to acquire and share as many works by Rembrandt and his colleagues as possible.

What we get from Rembrandt’s work are masterpieces that feel real. He depicted human beings and he rendered Old Testament scenes and figures that were complex and full of character flaws—Dr. Bader believed people could really identify with that. “He liked seeing images of people who had complex emotions,” says Dr. Coutré. “Rembrandt, I think, was the master of depicting the emotional intensity of people.”

It’s a skill Rembrandt seems to have always possessed. In the current exhibition at Agnes, Leiden circa 1630: Rembrandt Emerges, we journey back to the artist’s early days before he became a household name. As he worked closely in the Dutch city of Leiden with his network of artists, competing against and learning from, his distinct style was emerging.

REMBRANDT VAN RIJN Leiden, Netherlands 1606-Amsterdam, Netherlands 1669 Head of an Old Man in a Cap around 1630 — Head of an Old Man in a Cap, around 1630 Photo: Agnes Etherington Art Centre

The focus of the show centres around Rembrandt’s piece Head of an Old Man in a Cap. The piece is not a classic commissioned portrait, but its more affordable cousin, a character study or tronie. When people wanted something to hang on their wall, but couldn’t afford a portrait, they could buy something like this and it suited them just fine. It was accessible and affordable art, which is ironic given how revered a Rembrandt piece is today.

“Rembrandt was about 24 when he made this painting,” says Dr. Coutré. “Other artists were making these character studies at the same time but it was Rembrandt who managed to capture the wrinkles and the softness of the old man with incredible sensitivity. This young artist was so attuned to the signs of old age and rendered them in such a life-like way.”

It’s a piece that should be seen in person to truly appreciate.

Photo: Forbes Photographer

“It’s really a powerful experience to be in front of a work of art,” says Dr. Coutré. “You have a better appreciation of its basic components from scale to colour to proportion.”

Leiden circa 1630: Rembrandt Emerges debuted at Agnes on August 24, 2019, and will be up until December 1, 2019, before beginning its national tour with stops at the Art Gallery of Alberta, MacKenzie Art Gallery in Regina, and the Art Gallery of Hamilton.

The season launches with a Public Reception from 6 pm–7:30 pm on September 19, with the director and curators in attendance, an interactive map and film, and the Melos Choir and Period Instruments performing pieces by 16th- and 17th-century northern European composers to further animate the exhibition.

Photo: Forbes Photographer

Want to see more Rembrandt at Agnes? The other paintings now in storage will be back in the gallery starting in January 2020.

“You can just drop into the Agnes any time, we’re free to everyone,” says Dr. Coutré. “Spend time with your favourite Rembrandt, where else can you do that? It’s really unique.”

Don’t miss a chance to experience the Leiden circa 1630 exhibition before it moves on. Book your stay in Kingston.