By Will McGuirk
Although seen primarily as the current home to the 2015 Memorial Cup-winning Oshawa Generals, the Tribute Communities Centre is a multi-faceted economic driver for the City of Oshawa. With a capacity of 6,000 (give or take an event), the spin-offs for parking, hotels, restaurants and retail in revenue are substantial. And its income does not rely on the repeat business of a single team’s fan base alone.
By Joe Szekeres
A lovely opening night production with grounded performances by Barb Clifford and Geoff Coulter. At times the play is uproariously funny while also touching the heartstrings a few moments later.
Theatre on the Ridge celebrates its tenth anniversary with the staging of Canadian playwright Norm Foster's 'On a First Name Basis'. The play originally premiered at Theatre Orangeville, Ontario in April 2013. Foster's plays are known for their comedic flair, but he also has a talent for weaving poignant moments into his work.
By Will McGuirk
So, good news, the Wee Pub, which traditionally shutters its stage for the summer has decided to continue Friday Night Live love right through the year. Baz and Tyson are in this Friday, June 23. And while we are on the pubs, Bollocks has Adele & Randall this Friday. And, while we are on the pubs, if you are a pub and you have tunes you should be sending us a DM or a FB invite to get your events mentioned here.
By Will McGuirk
There’s always a special corner in our hearts for the Strumbellas, and not just because Dave Ritter is a Shwakat. When the band first came up they would play Oshawa often, and its a been a joy to see their evolution and their success.
So yes, YAY to having the Strumbellas announced as performers for Oshawa’s Convergence Festival, taking place downtown on King Street Saturday Sept. 23 2023. And its free :)
The band has gone through some changes - Simon Ward is no longer a member, and has gone solo. Other members of the band have their own projects too. Dave Ritter has a band, the Heavy Hitters which includes Skye Wallace, and bassist Darryl James has an EP out, ‘Colours’ under his moniker Close Kicks.
Dave Ritter and the Heavy Hitters
By Will McGuirk
Oshawa, for all of what we do here, is a big sports town, and you know what they say if you can’t beat them, train harder . . .
The Tribute Communties Centre hosts Rise of the Phoenix, a professional mixed martial arts contest featuring James "The Suplex Kid" Clarke, Glory knockout artist Matt Embree and undefeated professional, Justin "KING" Condie. Plus other local sensations including Bubba Picard making his pro debut and Joe "All Day" Elliot.
Durham Fight Series is a local combat promotional company who started with the goal in mind to help grow the skills of local athletes and to give them a platform where they can build the skills needed to make it to the highest levels of competition like Bellator and the UFC! For the last 10 years Durham Fight Series has been showcasing its local talent to the fans through kickboxing, Muay Thai and Brazilian jiu-jitsu events across Ontario.
All proceeds from this event are going towards the Hearts For Martial Arts Foundation. A not-for profit organization whose main goal is to provide sponsorship opportunities to families who could benefit from martial arts.