As young girls first learning their scales and entering music festivals, dreams of performing were not far away. And today those dreams are even closer for vocalist Beatriz Bonilla, pianist Nicole Lorenz and saxophonist Melissa Latos – three young women who are homeward bound and eager to share their talent with the community that fostered their love of music.

Art – in its most basic visual elements – will be on display soon.

 “We see it as a milestone,” chuckled 54-40 co-founder Brad Merritt, referring to the band’s upcoming 30th anniversary. “And worthy of celebration.”

Sidney York has her hands full, but she’s not complaining. Following a summer of firsts last year – releasing her first full length album, first performance at Colonial Days and first Canadian tour – the folk artist hasn’t slowed down.

Prairie-born singer-songwriter Laura Hastings is singing a new tune or two lately.

Colourful, eclectic and creative, “Buffalo Twins” continues to attract attention.

Crack open a cold one and take in some live entertainment at this year’s Vermilion Fair beer gardens and grandstand.

Before Gord Bamford hits the stage this weekend in Paradise Hill, the community’s own Amanda Jean Wourms will hit all the high notes and strum her guitar. 

It’s that time of year again to head to the Exhibition grounds and kick up your heels.

Paradise Hill will get more than a few minutes of fame with two episodes airing on the national TV series The Fowl Life with Chad Belding.