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SCENE SETTER: Playfight embraces change with new album

SCENE SETTER: Playfight embraces change with new album

The band's new single sets the tone for a heavier and darker direction
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'Snob-free' opera experience comes to Georgian Theatre this fall

'Snob-free' opera experience comes to Georgian Theatre this fall

'Ruckus! on the Road: An Opera Revue Tour' comes to Barrie on Oct. 26
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'It’s a great venue': Artists excited to return to Kempenfest

'It’s a great venue': Artists excited to return to Kempenfest

Kempenfest continues through the weekend until Monday at 6 p.m.
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Tom Cochrane and Red Rider, wrestlers and more fun Saturday at Kempenfest

Tom Cochrane and Red Rider, wrestlers and more fun Saturday at Kempenfest

Kempenfest continues throughout the long weekend
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Bill Welychka reflects on his Barrie years, time at MuchMusic

Bill Welychka reflects on his Barrie years, time at MuchMusic

'Barrie means a lot to me. My mom is buried there,' says former MuchMusic VJ, who attended Innisdale and has a new book coming out
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'Special time': Good Brothers, Sadies joining for Newmarket concert

'Special time': Good Brothers, Sadies joining for Newmarket concert

'It’s a special time for us all to be together,' Bruce Good says ahead of Sunday evening's show
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Finger Eleven headlines opening night of Kempenfest

Finger Eleven headlines opening night of Kempenfest

People flocked to the Barrie waterfront to enjoy live music, the midway, arts and crafts exhibitors, antique dealers and great food
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'Big event': Kempenfest takes over city waterfront this weekend

'Big event': Kempenfest takes over city waterfront this weekend

51st annual arts and crafts festival, not to mention loads of live entertainment, kicks off Friday at 5 p.m.; Finger Eleven hits the stage Friday night
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Tavares back on the top line for Barn Burner charity hockey game

Tavares back on the top line for Barn Burner charity hockey game

Toronto Maple Leafs captain will be joined by fellow NHLers Bo Horvat and Andrew Mangiapane, among others, for Aug. 9 event at Sadlon Arena
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SCENE SETTER: Tom Thomson's Wake paddling into Barrie

SCENE SETTER: Tom Thomson's Wake paddling into Barrie

Local band Shipyard Kitchen Party bringing story of Canadian icon to life through music on Sept. 8 at Georgian Theatre
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