Jeff Keary

2 weeks ago | grapevinemagazine.ca | Jeff Keary

Covid and attendent post covid anxiety took a toll on many smaller intimate venues which were particularly suitable for performances by emerging artists. Regular readers will know that the promotion of the joys of live music is a core theme of this magazine and a personal passion of its editor.

Jul 2, 2024 | grapevinemagazine.ca | Jeff Keary

When Delbert Adams of Sheffield Hardwood sent me a picture of the painting entitled Les Raboteurs de Parquet (The Floor Scrapers), also known as the Parquet Planers, by Gustave Caillebotte, it sparked an idea. I was very happy to say, that yes, I was familiar with the painting, boasting of my studies in art history.

Apr 5, 2024 | grapevinemagazine.ca | Jeff Keary

What do Sydney, London, Paris, Berlin, Rome, or Toronto have in common? They are all large vibrant culturally active cities with large populations. Large cities come with well known problems: homelessness, traffic, crime and air pollution. But conversely there are advantages, most particularly a critical mass of population which makes cultural activities possible.

Apr 4, 2024 | grapevinemagazine.ca | Jeff Keary

One of Port Hope’s most familiar and friendly faces is about to become a little less familiar. Walton Street stalwart and founder of Kingsmill Kitchens, Gary Potter, is set to retire. When one is fully consumed by establishing a new business, succession planning as it has become known, is the last thing on one’s mind. But time marches on relentlessly, life happens, and soon grey haired experience is to be replaced with youthful exuberance, but more of that later.

Feb 14, 2024 | grapevinemagazine.ca | Jeff Keary

Dust off your soup spoons and mark your calendars because Savour the Chill is back for its 20th year in the heart of Downtown Belleville! This vibrant community event, involving 20 thriving downtown locations, promises a delicious celebration of warmth and flavour on Saturday, February 24th, from noon until 3 pm.