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Sq. Peg Micro-Market
Posted on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 10:28 AM
Square Peg, in collaboration with Waterloo Region Small Business Centre, LiftOff by CCAWR and Downtown Kitchener is excited to introduce the first ever Square Peg Micro-Market! This is a collaborative opportunity for a diverse group of local businesses to showcase their goods in a retail pop-up environment
Each week from October 23-November 24, a selection of vendors will be invited to sell their products full-time at Square Peg, allowing small businesses to operate in a brick-and-mortar setting in...
DTK X Fall Stroll Walking Tours
Posted on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 09:06 AM
It’s almost Fall, so it’s time for more DTK X Stroll Walking Tours!
It’s Alexandra from the DTK BIA, and I’m so excited to share our next series of walking tours. You all loved our food sampling tours in the Spring, so we’re hosting four new editions - all with their own super special foodie focus! During each walk, we won’t just talk about food, but we will enjoy samplings lovingly prepared by the culinary creatives at each participating restaurant. By the end of the walk your tastebuds will be...
Newcomer youth express their experiences through art
Posted on Thursday, May 23, 2024 05:10 PM
Did you know that the Kitchener city hall is home to two art galleries? Hi, I’m Karoline Varin and I am the program administrator of arts & creative industries at the city of Kitchener. One of the programs I support is curating these art galleries: the Rotunda Gallery and the Berlin Tower ARTSPACE.
Programming these spaces is one of my favourite responsibilities on the job: I get to meet and work with wonderful human beings – the artists - to curate and showcase their creations! The exhibiting visual...
44 Gaukel Artists' Talks
Posted on Friday, April 26, 2024 12:29 PM
Hey DTK! I’m Eric Rumble, coordinator of arts & creative industries for the City of Kitchener, where I contribute to public art development and an affordable artists’ workspace project at 44 Gaukel. I’ve started creating the “How I Made…” artists’ talk series this spring to share the backstories of local public artworks from the local artists who created them.
A free artists’ talk series is launching at 44 Gaukel this spring. The talks will feature artists who are based in the region describing...
Walking Tours w/ STROLL
Posted on Wednesday, April 03, 2024 12:06 PM
Hey there, fellow adventurers! It’s Stef Golling from the Downtown Kitchener BIA, and I couldn't be more excited to share our latest collaboration with you! Together with the creative mind behind Stroll Walking Tours, Juanita Metzger, we've crafted a series of experiences that encapsulate the essence of our vibrant city.
Our walking tours aren't your typical sightseeing expeditions; they're immersive journeys that invite you to uncover hidden gems, savour local flavours, and connect with the...
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