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Theatre Sarnia receives Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant to improve performer safety

Theatre Sarnia receives Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant to improve performer safety

Theatre Sarnia received a $16,300 Trillium grant to fund a permanent storage solution for its portable dance floor, enhancing safety and sustainability for local performers.
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Beyond the brush: local young artist blends artwork with community service

Beyond the brush: local young artist blends artwork with community service

At just 10 years old, Lambton Kent School District student Jolene Wood is making her mark with her artistic talents, from winning a t-shirt design contest to contributing to meaningful community art projects.
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British comedy O Christmas Tea charms Sarnia audience

British comedy O Christmas Tea charms Sarnia audience

A sold-out crowd packed Sarnia’s Imperial Theatre this weekend for the British comedy O Christmas Tea, a whimsical holiday performance filled with laughter, improvisation, and audience participation.
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Q & A with Elvis Stojko: the skating legend talks Christmas Spirit, time-bending tricks, and big dreams ahead of Sarnia show

Q & A with Elvis Stojko: the skating legend talks Christmas Spirit, time-bending tricks, and big dreams ahead of Sarnia show

Elvis Stojko, legendary figure skater and two-time Olympic silver medallist, is heading out for the Stars on Ice tour, and talks with The Journal ahead of its Sarnia show.
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From Sarnia to the Andes: Michael Bednar's journey documenting Peru’s Quechua people

From Sarnia to the Andes: Michael Bednar's journey documenting Peru’s Quechua people

Sarnia native and award-winning photographer Michael Bednar presents The Condor & The Bull on November 16—a rare look at his work capturing the lives of Peru’s Quechua people.
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Reflections on Sarnia: Spencer Roberts on community, industry, and heritage

Reflections on Sarnia: Spencer Roberts on community, industry, and heritage

In this interview, The Sarnia Journal speaks with Spencer Roberts, author of The Shadow of Chemical Valley, as he reflects on Sarnia's unique identity and its balance between industrial roots and cultural heritage.
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An unforgettable festive event comes to Sarnia – O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy

An unforgettable festive event comes to Sarnia – O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy

British Comedy duo James & Jamesy bring their holiday hit O Christmas Tea to Sarnia’s Imperial Theatre on November 16, promising laughter and festive cheer in a show that’s charmed audiences across North America.
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Celebrating 25 years of dedication: Brian Austin’s quarter century of service and a decade as executive director of Sarnia’s Imperial Theatre

Celebrating 25 years of dedication: Brian Austin’s quarter century of service and a decade as executive director of Sarnia’s Imperial Theatre

The Imperial Theatre honors Brian Austin’s 25 years of service, celebrating his role in expanding programs and enhancing the theatre’s community impact.
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ISO’s 67th season opens with Windy Journey concert series

ISO’s 67th season opens with Windy Journey concert series

The International Symphony Orchestra (ISO) kicks off its 67th season, “Mid Journey,” with Windy Journey, a concert series spotlighting original works, key solo performances, and a post-Halloween debut of Phantasmagoria by ISO’s own Dinah Bianchi.
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Theatre Sarnia presents The Last Romance, a heartwarming comedy under WODL adjudication

Theatre Sarnia presents The Last Romance, a heartwarming comedy under WODL adjudication

The Last Romance is a touching comedy about love and second chances, presented at Sarnia’s Imperial Theatre. Directed by Jane Janes, the production is up for adjudication by the Western Ontario Drama League (WODL), which recognizes excellence in community theatre.
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