Article via The Record WATERLOO REGION — For the first time, Communitech's annual technology conference will include a budding downtown festival that organizers want to grow into a Canadian version of Austin's South by Southwest. For the past 10 years, the tech...
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Marijuana Exhibition Keeps THEMUSEUM Rolling
Kitchener - April 1, 2018 ‘Back to the Garden’ to open in time for Woodstock’s 50th More from 570's Erin Anderson: THEMUSEUM in downtown Kitchener is busy cultivating a major exhibition on marijuana. CEO David Marskell says “it is a timely and somewhat...
Contest Tests Novice Bridge Builders
Article via The Record KITCHENER — The tension kept building on the bridge, and its novice bridge makers, with each brick added. The narrow span made of toy construction pieces by Samantha Reaume and her daughter, Lyla, 4, looked precarious. But it stood firm...
THEMUSEUM Receives $90,000 Through Celebrate Ontario
Ontario Boosting Tourism Through Festivals and Events Support for Local Festivals and Events Creating Jobs, Building Vibrant Communities Kitchener Centre MPP Daiene Vernile announced today that the following festivals and events in Waterloo Region are receiving...
AltCon2018 Inspires Thought, Social Change & Leadership
New Conference Gathers the Best and Brightest in Arts and Culture Over 60 people from three provinces gathered for the first Alternative Conference for Emerging Arts & Culture Professionals (#AltCon2018). Hosted by THEMUSEUM in downtown Kitchener, like-minded...
Canadian Comedian Set to Perform in Early May
Coming To Kitchener: Rick Mercer Fresh off his top-rated, award-winning CBC Show, The Rick Mercer Report, “Canada’s Unofficial Opposition” will make Kitchener his first stop on a nation-wide tour. THEMUSEUM is thrilled to host “An Evening with Rick Mercer” on Tuesday,...
Free Museum Tour Offers Sneak Peek Behind The Scenes
INTERACTION Dialogue: Meet The Curator Kitchener, ON – INTERACTION, a world-class exhibition that could be found in London or New York, is right here in Waterloo Region. Save your USD and sterling as (for one night only!) the co-curator, Jane Tingley walks guests...
AltCon Empowers Emerging Arts & Culture Professionals
Sessions led by thought leaders across the country The first Alternative Conference for Emerging Arts & Culture Professionals (#AltCon2018) will be held at THEMUSEUM February 25-27, 2018. AltCon was created by 10 emerging professionals from across Canada and aims...
Digital Dynamics 2018 Unveiled at THEMUSEUM
MEDIA COVERAGE CTV Jan 26, 2018 – “Exhibition could be in Toronto or New York” Toronto Star Jan 27, 2018 – “Not your father’s museum” The Record Jan 27, 2018 – “You are inside, and the digital world spins around you” The Kitchener Post Jan 29,...
Heat Lamp Burger or Fresh Exhibits? You Decide!
A McDonald’s ad has reaffirmed just how valuable THEMUSEUM and other cultural organizations are to the community. It has also prompted THEMUSEUM to extend an offer to the restaurant chain. The 15-second spot features a woman playing the role of a museum guide. “There...