so much to do. so little time!

Oh yes, it's the most beautiful time of the year in Shwa Rock City! Make a list, check it twice, and head down to downtown Oshawa for some holiday cheer; there’s enough for all, and all ages are welcome too. And of course, if you are coming into Oshawa, then why not check out what only Oshawa has, and what it has, which is a pretty broad and deep music scene with many local musicians playing over the season, including Sacha, Seagrave, The Stables, and Blue Rodeo, whose co-fo

The last month of the year always affords me the opportunity to look back and reflect on how far I’ve come. Sometimes that’s with friends over champagne and something savoury. But most of the time, it is in the solitude of my living room, with a fantastic acoustic album and a journal.  The weather took away some of my seasonal joy this year with the cancellation of the Santa Claus Parade of Lights. It is difficult to get into the season without these annual events that bring

The art scene in the great city of Oshawa is constantly evolving, always creating. December sees the inaugural Holiday Window Walk in Downtown Oshawa . Several local artists, in association with the Oshawa Art Association and Oshawa Tourism, have been commissioned to transform the windows of businesses into a winter wonderland. It's the perfect inviting tie-in as one strolls between the retail restaurants, venues, and civic buildings. Businesses involved include many who ar

September in Oshawa is the ultimate destination for live music lovers. From iconic performances at the Tribute Communities Centre and historic Regent Theatre to intimate sets at the Biltmore Theatre, Bond St. Events Centre, and local favorites like Cork and Bean and The Atria, the city is alive with sound all month long. And while the Convergence Music and Art Festival (Sept. 19–21, 2025) is the crown jewel of the season, it’s just one part of a month packed with can’t-miss c

“The people are coming, and I’m still in the bath.” That was the opening line of a memorable African Lion Safari commercial. Well, the...