All Around Weirdo: Interview With Robbin Parcker

September 20, 2017 Glodeane Brown

Robbin Parcker is a graphic designer, painter and all around weirdo. Born and raised in a small farming town outside of Vancouver, she moved to Toronto after graduating from the graphic design program at VCAD four years ago.

Belmont Village Bestival

September 14, 2017 Glodeane Brown

If you're like me, you're probably sad to see the end of summer arrive. It always seems to arrive too quickly. Come out to Belmont Village Bestival on September 16, 2017, from 10 am to 10 pm and end the summer on a high note.

The Ferrari 500 (Mach 2)

September 13, 2017 Glodeane Brown

Have you been looking for an opportunity to buy affordable art, support local artists, and local charities and nonprofits? The Ferrari 500 event is your chance to do all of those things. I interviewed artist and founder Amy Ferrari. Read on for more information about the event.

Waterloo Region Contemporary Music Sessions (WRCMS) Round Up

August 30, 2017 Glodeane Brown

I had the pleasure of attending two of the events that were part of WRCMS. You can read my pre-event interview with co-founder Ivana Jokic here. This is a quick round up post of the events I went to.

11 Places To Buy Affordable Art In Waterloo Region

August 25, 2017 Glodeane Brown

Some of the selection at Iris Arts. Art by The Soloist Project (left), Aaron Klassen (top right), Handmade ceramics by Pineapple Pottery (

I was inspired by this article on blogTO to do a similar post for Waterloo Region. I know that there are several artists in Waterloo Region that offer art in different price ranges and mediums and they either sell it online, from their studio, or at art shows throughout the year. I also know that everyone has different views on what is "affordable". I had fun putting this list together and selected stores or galleries that have regular hours.