Life of Kingston

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This podcast covers the vibrancy of Kingston, Ontario culture with its focus on local events, festivals, music, interviews and more. Learn more about the great things you can do in #YGK each summer with host, Michael Assheton-Smith!

Episodes

  1. 03/24/2020

    Someone’s In the Kitchen with Lentils!

    Host Dinah Jansen brings you community submitted recipes to help you stretch your food reserves, save a little money, and avoid extra trips to the grocery store during isolation. In this episode, we feature recipes involving lentils including some lentil soups, curry, chili and more! Brought to you by amazing Kingston community members in the […]

  2. 12/16/2019

    We Naturally Got Hostile: Voices from the Kingston Penitentiary Riot of 1932

    For four days in October 1932, during the height of the Great Depression, prisoners at Kingston Penitentiary revolted, protesting conditions in the prison until the guards and militia regained control. The shock of this event led to public calls for prison reform, changes within the prison system, and eventually the 1938 Royal Commission on the […]

  3. 10/03/2019

    2019 Canadian Federal Election Series: Roundtable No. 1: Domestic Issues

    Want to dig deeper into the domestic issues at the forefront of Canadian election politics right now? Check out this podcast of the Oct. 2nd Roundtable from the 2019 Canadian Federal Election Series presented by the School of Policy Studies at Queen’s University. The domestic issues and their expert panelists are:Environment:               Kyla Tienhaara […]

  4. 10/03/2019

    Federal MP All Candidates Debate for Kingston and the Islands 3 October 2019

    This special podcast is a recording of the Kingston and the Islands All-Candidates MP Debate hosted this morning, October 3rd 2019 by the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce at the Renaissance Event Venue on Queen Street in Kingston from 8 to 9:30 a.m.  In this special broadcast, you’ll hear Mark Gerretson, Incumbent MP and liberal […]

  5. 08/16/2019

    Charlotte Cornfield & In Ireland We Rented a Car From Criminals

    In this episode of Life of Kingston, host Michael Assheton-Smith continues with part 2 of his segment with Wolfe Island Music Festival artists. This episode features an interview with Polaris Prize nominated artist Charlotte Cornfield about her latest LP, The Shape of Your Name. After this, Michael talks with Lauren Allen and Nathan Coppens who […]

    Charlotte Cornfield & In Ireland We Rented a Car From Criminals

  6. 08/16/2019

    Emilie Steele & The Kick and Push Festival

    In this episode of Life of Kingston, Michael Assheton-Smith spotlights Wolfe Island Music Festival artists in this first of a 2 part segment. He chats with Emilie Steele of Emilie Steele and the Deal, who talks about her most recent EP as well as the importance of the festival. After this, he also chats with […]

    Emilie Steele & The Kick and Push Festival

  7. 08/16/2019

    Buskers Rendezvous & Olivea

    In this episode of Life of Kingston, host Michael Assheton-Smith visits Confederation Park to witness some of the talent and entertainment that Kingston Buskers Rendezvous brought into town. Afterwards, he talkswith Chef Stev George of Olivea in advance of his chef cooking demo in Market Square on July 13.

    Buskers Rendezvous & Olivea

  8. 08/16/2019

    ArtsFest Kingston & Cirque Du Soleil

    In this episode of Life of Kingston, host Michael Assheton Smith went to City Park where ArtsFest Kingston was hosted. Lori MacDonald speaks about its progression over the past couple years. After that, Michael brought in two performers from Cirque Du Soleil to talk about their upcoming show, CRYSTAL.

    ArtsFest Kingston & Cirque Du Soleil

  9. 08/16/2019

    Skeleton Park Arts Festival & Emily Pelstring

    In this episode of Life of Kingston, host Michael Assheton-Smith went down to the Skeleton Park Arts Festival and talked with some community organizers about what their passions are in the Kingston community. Afterwards, he talks with Emily Pelstring about her exhibit at the Agnes Etherington Art Centre – Any Saint.

    Skeleton Park Arts Festival & Emily Pelstring

  10. 08/16/2019

    Kingston Pride & Struggle Without Rest

    In this episode of Life of Kingston, host Michael Assheton-Smith talks with Ruth Wood of Kingston Pride about the past, present and future of Pride in Kingston. Later, he interviews Neil Orford, who is a renowned historian and educator promoting a touring exhibit called “Struggle Without Rest”, which focuses on the Spanish Flu’s role in […]

    Kingston Pride & Struggle Without Rest

  11. 08/05/2019

    The Great Lakes Water Festival & foldA

    Learn more about the Great Lakes Water Festival and foldA, Kingston Ontario’s Festival of Live Digital Art with Michael Assheton-Smith!

    The Great Lakes Water Festival & foldA
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About

This podcast covers the vibrancy of Kingston, Ontario culture with its focus on local events, festivals, music, interviews and more. Learn more about the great things you can do in #YGK each summer with host, Michael Assheton-Smith!

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  • Creator
    CFRC Podcast Network
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2020
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 CFRC Podcast Network
  • Show Website
    Life of Kingston