The Kingston Curator – CFRC Podcast Network

Sep 01 2023

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In this podcast series hosted by Christena Lawrie, we talk about all things local arts scene in Kington. We take deep dives into current topics and upcoming events including music, performance, exhibitions, and a plurality of other diverse artistic expressions.
This program serves as a collection of some of Kingston’s finest arts content as well as space for artists and organizers to showcase their talents and provide insight into their work. Tune in to The Kingston Curator for artist interviews, detailed arts news updates, and more on CFRC 101.9 FM/cfrc.ca weekly or enjoy our podcasts here!

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A Look Back: 2023 Season Finale

This episode marks our season finale for the summer, and thus, we’ll be bringing you something a little bit different. We’ve been very fortunate to host tons of amazing guests this season, and so to celebrate, we’ll be bringing you a highlight reel of just some of the performances and interview highlights from right here on the Curator in summer of 2023. Plus, we’ll be feat

August Arts Sampler: Belle Park Project, Jerry Leger and the Situation & Atria

This week, we’re bringing you live music updates and the inside scoop on a one-of-a-kind arts and research event from the Belle Park Project. First up, Dr. Laura Murray from the Belle Park Project gives us an inside look at the upcoming event from this collective, entitled Unearthed, running August 26th-30th. In live music news, we hear from Jerry Leger of Jerry Leger & the S

YGK Collaborates: The Gertrudes Album Release + Cloud 9, Kingston WritersFest

This week, we’re bringing you conversations across festivals and live music releases, brought to us by collaborations like Kingston folkestra project The Gertrudes, and the teams behind upcoming autumn festivals. Local band The Gertrudes releases their fifth full length album, Just to Please You, on August 18th. Greg Tilson of the band stopped by to chat with us about the group�

August Kickoff: The Kick & Push Festival + Bowie Lives

We’re kicking off August arts on the Kingston Curator with three interviews this week, from Lauren and CFRC Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie. Frontman of The Bowie Lives Spectacular, Michael Bell, joins us in conversation ahead of the outfit’s engagement at the Regent Theatre in Picton on August 26th – be sure to check out our CFRC Radio social media to enter

Theatre & Tiny Horse on CFRC!

Live theatre is in full swing in Kingston, and we’ve got two interviews this week bringing you the latest from the stage. Lauren sits down with Artistic Director of Theatre Kingston Rosemary Doyle ahead of this year’s Theatre Kingston Fringe Festival running August 3-13th. Later, we chat with Jeremy Smith, Artistic Director of Driftwood Theatre, before the company’

Kingston Music Special: Erez Zobary, Kris + Dee, & Nice On!

This week, Lauren is bringing you an all-out music interview special. CFRC chats with Howe Island Rockin the Rock performers and local folk superduo Kris and Dee about their past Isabel Bader Centre residence, upcoming gigs, and recording with The Pursuit of Happiness. Queen’s alum and pop/R&B recording artist Erez Zobary is fresh off her new EP, Healthy Habits, and sits

July Arts Sampler: Agnes Reopens, AI In Music & Kingston Concerts!

This week, we’ve got plenty of awesome interviews coming up for you in the local music and arts scenes. In campus and community arts, Lauren sits down with curator and director Emelie Chhangur of the Agnes Etherington Art Centre is bringing us the latest on their reopening and upcoming weekend events. Dr. Kip Pegley, professor at the DAN School of Drama and Music joins us later

July Kickoff: Union Gallery, Hotel Wolfe Island Storytelling & Live Music!

This week, Lauren and Mary are bringing you a variety of interviews from local Kingston legends and awesome arriving newcomers alike. Lauren chats with Union Gallery Curator Vince Ha about the gallery’s summer exhibitions, and reflecting the broader community through art. Later, Moth Radio Hour alumni and co-host of the upcoming True Stories at Hotel Wolfe Island event Ed Gav

Canadian Musicians and Ground UP Dance Festival on CFRC!

This week, Lauren and Mary are bringing you coverage of fresh releases, Kingston gigs, and upcoming projects for Kingston singer-songwriter Megan Hamilton, Halifax recording artist Keeper E, and Montreal hip hop artist Wyatt James. Megan chats to us in advance of her residency at the Kingston Grand, Keeper E chats about her Kingston gig and ongoing tour, and Wyatt James gives us an

Summer in Swing: ArtFest, Live Music and Image+Nation

This week, the arts scene heats up into the summer in Kingston and beyond. Lauren has two conversations on festivals for you to check out. First up is Charlie Boudreau, executive director of the ongoing national Image+Nation Queer Short Film Festival, who stops by to chat about queer film at this free, virtual event. Later, co-director Lory MacDonald of the upcoming, can’t mi