National Geographic photographer and conservationist Jaime Rojo has spent decades capturing the beauty and fragility of the monarch butterfly. Their epic migration is one of nature’s most breathtaking spectacles, but their survival is under threat. In this episode, Jaime shares how his passion for photography and conservation led him to document the monarchs’ journey. He and host Brian Lowery discuss the deeper story behind his award-winning images, one about resilience, connection, and the urgent need to protect our natural world. See Jaime's story on the monarch butterflies at his website: rojovisuals.com , and follow Brian Lowery at knowwhatyousee.com .…
ON THE SCENE is a live radio broadcast showcasing the music, film, and arts events in KW each week. Hosted by local musician and podcaster Allison Dyjach, ON THE SCENE provides listings, artist interviews, and local music. Tune in at 7:00pm every Thursday on MidtownRadio.ca. Sponsored by the Downtown Kitchener and Uptown Waterloo BIAs.
ON THE SCENE is a live radio broadcast showcasing the music, film, and arts events in KW each week. Hosted by local musician and podcaster Allison Dyjach, ON THE SCENE provides listings, artist interviews, and local music. Tune in at 7:00pm every Thursday on MidtownRadio.ca. Sponsored by the Downtown Kitchener and Uptown Waterloo BIAs.
In this episode co-hosts Sara Geidlinger and Darek Reidel interview Sam Varteniuk (Executive Director, The Registry Theatre) and Maria Colonescu (Co-Founder, Treading Theatre Project). Episode includes music from Daddy Long Legs; August Eleven; and Housecat. Sam Varteniuk is the Executive Director at The Registry Theater in Kitchener. Sam is also a community builder, and spends a lot of his time helping individuals and organizations in the arts community connect with one another and with opportunities for space, funding, and other kinds of supports. He makes The Registry accessible community organizations, and is a strong advocate for the arts in our community. Maria Colonescu has been an active creator for almost fifteen years, working in both theatre and film as an actor, director, writer, designer, editor, and producer. She holds an MFA in Advanced Theatre Practice from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Midtown Radio listeners will know her from last year’s excellent season of radio dramas which she directed and produced.…
In this episode of On The Scene, Allison Dyjach and guest host David Harmes head to Grand Trunk Saloon's new location in Downtown Kitchener to chat with local artist A.Decker and local indie band Painting Pelicans. Guests: Alana Decker (A. Decker) is a visual artist, youth program facilitator, and certified Therapeutic Art Mentor who integrates creativity with mental health advocacy. Her art serves as a tool for healing, empowerment, and raising awareness of social issues, exploring themes of identity, mental well-being, and self-expression. By blending affirmations, poetry, and artistic imagery, Alana fosters dialogue that inspires resilience and self-reflection. Her work has been featured in solo exhibitions such as Remembering All That I Am and When Passion Takes the Lead , as well as Black and Free at the Ken Seiling Museum and the Homer Watson Juried Show . Alana's public art includes Accepting Myself As I Am , displayed on a planters box, and the collaborative mural Unity in Bloom . Through workshops, murals, and exhibitions, Alana connects with communities, encouraging creativity and growth. Hailing from Kitchener, Ontario, Painting Pelicans is an indie rock band that blends honest lyrics, indie charm, and a little bit of everything else into their sound. What started as a collaboration between Jonas and Harry, quickly morphed into a full fledged band, adding Thomas on drums and Noah on bass/guitar. With one album already under their belt, and an EP on the way, Painting Pelicans is doing what they do best: making good music and putting on fun shows. Music Featured: Twas Now (Show You Mine), Rachel Hickey (River), Painting Pelicans (Don't Leave)…
In our first ever HALLOWEEN episode of On The Scene, hosts Allison Dyjach and Darek Reidel head to Midnight Run Cafe in Uptown Waterloo to chat with special guests! Aashay Dalvi returns to recommend some of their favourite films and television shows to celebrate DIWALLOWEEN, the first time that Diawli and Halloween have fallen on the same night! In the second half of the show, musicians Mike Elliott and Tim Lee join the show to talk about their history of playing blues with bands, on their own, and how they'll join forces for the first time on November 7th at Midnight Run for a show. The whole gang ends the show off with a special Halloween Lightning Round! Guests: Aashay Dalvi is the founder of Rad Riot Books, a radical online bookstore based in Kitchener-Waterloo that prioritizes queer, migrant, and translated anti-racist literature. They are a queer advocate and activist and have performed standup comedy across the GTA at Glad Day Bookshop, SoCap Comedy and Tammy's Comedy Nights in Toronto and at Pinch Cabaret, Together We're Boisterous and Drag Open Stage at AOK in Kitchener-Waterloo. They are also a playwright, writer and performing artist who recently finished their second artist residency at the Registry Theatre. The film they co-produced at the artists residency “Ushers” premiered in November at Ed Guelph. They worked on a documentary that premiered at the Inside Out Film Festival last summer. They previously hosted the Rainbow Reels Queer & Trans Film Festival in K-W and act as our resident film and television for On The Scene! Mike Elliott is a multi-talented musician, known as a distinctive guitar player, harmonica player, vocalist, songwriter, and band leader. Active in the Ontario music scene since 1992, Elliott has made a significant impact through his dynamic performances and original compositions. His notable festival appearances include the Kitchener Blues Festival, Summer’s End Festival in Waterloo, West Coast Blues Festival in Goderich, Jazz and Blues in the Village in Sarnia, and the prestigious International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee. With a career spanning over three decades, Elliott continues to captivate audiences with his heartfelt performances and vintage tone. Whether leading a band or producing new music, Elliott remains a vital force in the blues and roots community. Tim Lee has spent more than half his life as a professional musician and has thousands of appearances under his belt. Most of that time was spent touring in Canada and the US with his own trio or as a sideman for a number of stellar personalities from the Blues world. Lately, Tim has been living and travelling in the UK, bringing his solo show to clubs, festivals, and parties, far and wide. He also enjoys bringing music to the streets and can be spotted busking regularly. Tim’s show offers a variety of original songs, and a few old favourites, peppered with a story or two, all from the Blues and Americana world. He mixes old with new, vintage with modern, and backs it all up with his thirty-plus years experience as a touring musician. Music Featured: Flesh Eating Ghouls by Blue Freezie, Night Stalker by McVittie, Call My Name by Tim Lee Follow On The Scene online at: @onthescenekw On The Scene is produced by: Allison Dyjach, Darek Reidel, Shelby Bolitsky, and Deren Atkins…
In this week's episode, the On The Scene team heads to Sugar Run Bar in Kitchener ON to chat with local musician and community leader J-One, and Podcast Host and Midtown Radio producer Deren Atkins. Hosts Allison Dyjach and Darek Reidel hear from J-One about her lifelong passion for hip-hop and community, and how she has found family and connections within the local KW hip-hop community when she moved here a few years ago to pursue a degree in Music Therapy at Wilfrid Laurier. They also chat with Deren about his newly launched podcast, Scene2Sceniq that explores how local KW artists create, and how sometimes taking the "scenic route" in creativity leads to incredible projects. We also see the return of the ever favourite 3 Stars of KW, and Darek quizzes J-One in another special Lightning Round!!! Guests: J-One is completing a music therapy degree here at Laurier while also performing music as an R&B and Rap artist. J-One has performed in KW at various open mics, house shows, and community events, as well as part of the evolve series at Laurier. She is currently working on a documentary that profiles the impact of music in her home country of Jamaica. Deren Atkins is a local musician and producer at Midtown Radio. He created a brand new podcast that is airing on Midtown Radio Tuesday nights at 7pm called Scene 2 Sceniq. Every episode he interviews a new guest who is a local artists and does a deep dive with them into their songwriting process and musical journey. Deren is also a huge nature guy so chats with artists about how they draw inspiration from the outdoors. Music Featured: Stuck by AP, Why by J-One, It'll Be Good by Rachel Hickey Follow On The Scene online at: @onthescenekw On The Scene is produced by: Allison Dyjach, Darek Reidel, Shelby Bolitsky, and Deren Atkins…
Hosts Allison Dyjach and Darek Reidel head to The Apollo Cinema in Downtown Kitchener to visit the exclusive premiere of "The Ref Didn't See It," an original film from Sara Geidlinger and Colin Hunter that follows the journey of Colin learning the ins and outs of becoming a wrestling referee. The pair hung out on the "red" carpet as guests entered the cinema, mingled, and chatted about their excitement film. They invited anyone to come pop by and chat about their connections to the film or wonderful world of wrestling! Throughout the hour their guests included: Sara Geidlinger Colin Hunter Warhed Alison Hunter Bruce Thundersteen Revna Coral Andrews Sidehustle Orange Julius To find out more about the film, check out: https://therefmovie.com/…
In our Season 5 premiere, the On The Scene team heads to Counterpoint Brewing in Kitchener ON to chat with local musician Jordan Long and local mixed media artist Brenda Mabel Reid. Hosts Allison Dyjach, Shelby Bolitsky, and Darek Reidel hear from Jordan about his new EP release "The Window Seat" and how he was able to create a concept album of complex emotions. They also chat with Brenda about their newly launched magazine "In Process: Visiting Creatives In Their Spaces" that profiles local artists, as well as their upcoming interactive "Nap Tour" event happening in Victoria Park. We also see the return of the ever favourite 3 Stars of KW, and Darek premieres his very first lightning round with our guests! Guests: Jordan Long is a piano-driven singer-songwriter from here in Waterloo. Having played piano since the age of five, he was inspired to create and share original music after attending a concert in Vienna where he recognized emotions in the music that he had never seen expressed before. This experience made him feel deeply connected, and he hopes to offer that same feeling to others, especially his friends. Jordan Long's music is influenced by his classical training as well as artists like Bon Iver, and fellow Canadians Oscar Peterson and Joni Mitchell. His music is also influenced by his life experiences growing up in the region, and studying math at the University of Waterloo. Brenda Mabel Reid is a multidisciplinary artist living in Kitchener. Their work deals with the complexity of care relationships and thinking about ethics in urban living, often in ways the artist finds humorous or clever. Their practice regularly engages the public in collaborative art and learning experiences, from large-scale projects to interactive time-based installations. Currently, they are tackling questions of care through combinations of media, including textile, animation, printmaking, sound work, photography and sculpture. Music Featured: Dropkick by Painting Pelicans, L is B by Jordan Long, Cliffhanger by Avalon Stone Follow On The Scene online at: @onthescenekw On The Scene is produced by: Allison Dyjach, Darek Reidel, Shelby Bolitsky, and Deren Atkins…
In this week's episode of On The Scene, hosts Allison Dyjach, Darek Reidel, and Shelby Bolitsky head to Adventurer's Guild Cafe and Board Game lounge in Downtown Kitchener to chat with Jaydon and Vedant from The 74 Experience, and the members of local indie band HouseCat. Guests: The 74 Experience is a new events group putting together local concerts with diverse bills all around Waterloo. Their vision is to create an amazing space where new and local artists can shine, believing in the power of music to connect people and inspire creativity. By giving fresh talent a platform, the 74 Experience aims to build a vibrant community where every beat and note tells a unique story. Putting their first show together just a few months ago in March of this year, the group is now hosting regular shows at established venues including Midnight Run, Revive, and Room 47, and some unique outdoor spaces. HouseCat is an indie-pop trio from Kitchener-Waterloo. Composed of Caleb Huizenga, Emily Gilbart, and Shannon Lee, their debut EP, The Porch Orange was just released in July. Their music can be described as catchy, devastatingly sad, and a little morbid. Music: Gonna Be Something by Act of Nature, Without You by Joshua Pascua, Falling by HouseCat Theme Song: Wow!!! by Top Pocket Follow us for more updates on Instagram @OnTheSceneKW💜…
On this episode of On The Scene, hosts Allison Dyjach, Darek Reidel, and Shelby Bolitsky head to Shortfinger Brewing Co. in Kitchener to chat with local musician Coraline James about her brand new Song/Craft Concerts series, and Zack and Scott from Pink Lemonade Records to discuss their upcoming summer events including the Summer Short Can and Long Weekend Band Crawl. Guests: Coraline James is an alt folk musician from Kitchener whose music feels like a therapy session from your friendly neighborhood mythical sorceress. Last month she launched a brand new music series called Song/Craft which is a songwriting focused concert hosted at TWB Co-op Brewing Company on Sunday afternoons once a month. The audience is invited to sip craft beer while immersing themselves in the craft of song. Pink Lemonade Records are a local record label based in KW and Cambridge behind a dozen artists from Canada and the UK. They regularly host amazing punk, rock, and alternative shows in the area including their Long Weekend Band Crawl series in Uptown Waterloo, Saturdays Are For The Scene at The Yeti Bar, and the Summer Short Can at Shortfinger Brewing Co. Music: Hide and Seek by Courtney Wolfe, Giddy Heart by Coraline James, Don't You by Red Carpet Revival Theme Song: Wow!!! by Top Pocket Follow us for more updates on Instagram @OnTheSceneKW💜…
Hosts Allison Dyjach and Darek Reidel head to Jane Bond in Uptown Waterloo to chat with Sara Geidlinger all about her new film entitled: Hip Hop Hope. Guest: Sara Geidlinger is a local multimedia storyteller - podcast host, photographer, filmmaker, and producer, she does it all. She is also an occasional guest host for On The Scene! She just released her most recent film called “Hip Hop Hope” The documentary film created by Bonn Park Media shines a light on Waterloo Region’s burgeoning hip-hop scene, showcasing the victories and challenges experienced by many local emerging and established artists. Music: Damaged Goods by Paige Warner, Summer by Coast Town featuring Ayesha Ahad and Dave Hjin, & Yours For Evermore by Mason Smyth Theme Song: Wow!!! by Top Pocket Follow us for more updates on Instagram @OnTheSceneKW💜…
Host Danielle Deveau interviews Antonio Michael Downing, Lamees Al Ethari, and Sarah Tolmie about the new Creative and Professional Writing degree program in the Department of English Language and Literature at the University of Waterloo.
On The Scene celebrated its 50th EPISODE on November 30th, 2023! Hosts Darek and Allison headed to Adventurer's Guild Cafe in Downtown Kitchener to chat with Sara Geidlinger and Colin Hunter about their upcoming film "The Ref Didn't See It." Guests: Sara Geidlinger is a local multimedia storyteller - podcast host, photographer, filmmaker, and producer, she does it all. She is also an occasional guest host for On The Scene! Sara teamed up with Colin Hunter, creator of Kayfabe News, a satirical wrestling news website, to direct The Ref Didn’t See It, a celebration of the unsung heroes of wrestling - the referees! The pair have been visiting wrestling studios, particularly Off The Ropes Studio in Kitchener to chat with referees, wrestlers, and everyone that plays a role in getting a wrestling show up in the ring. They released their official teaser last month and we are excited to hear more about it. Music: Living Room for Small (JUST LIKE U), Rachel Hickey (River), Onion Honey (Holiday Hootenany)…
This week hosts Darek Reidel and Allison Dyjach head to Midnight Run Cafe in Uptown Waterloo to chat with local guests Mackenzie Jordan and DJ Jess. Guests: Mackenzie Jordan is a local musician, producer, and operator of Locust Ridge studio in New Hamburg. He is also one half of the rock duo Cheap Shirt. The band released their first album in 2021 and is gearing up to release their second album tomorrow on November 17th. It’s called You’ll Pay For this and is full of 11 intricately crafted songs that tow the line between vintage and modern rock. DJ Jess is a local dj, event host, and community leader. She began DJ-ing back in 2009 in Thunder Bay and when she moved to KW she switched over to the decks. She now DJ’s full time and has a passion for supporting the electronic music community, and bringing people together through music and dance in various ways. She is the founder of the Under The Bridge dance series as well as Open Decks KW. Music: Eric Jackson & the Willow River Band (Whiskey and Wine), Cheap Shirt (Are You Still a Musician?), Red Output (Washed Out Twilight)…
In this episode of On The Scene, Darek and Allison head to Emmanuel United Church in Uptown Waterloo to hear about their ongoing concert series through Side Door Access. They also chat with Danielle Deveau, executive producer of Midtown Radio about their new Radio Drama series. Guests: Neal Moogk-Soulis is the concert organizer at Emmanuel United Church. He started hosting Side Door Access shows at the church in 2019 and has since hosted dozens and dozens of musicians. From local artists to touring acts across Canada that are coming through, from folk to rock, hip-hop, pop, and more! He’s here to tell us about how the concert series started and the busy season he’s had this fall! Danielle Deveau is the co-founder of Midtown Radio and current host of the weekly show Midtown Conversations. She also teaches in the Department of English Language and Literature at the University of Waterloo. She conducts research on cultural scenes, mapping, and regional creative economies. Since May 2023, Danielle has been the Chair of the Board of Directors for the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery, and she has also been producing a set of Radio Dramas for Midtown Radio that just kicked off last weekend! Music: Eric Jackson & the Willow River Band (Everybody Knows), Housecat (Play Dead), Blue Freezie (Flesh Eating Ghouls)…
In this episode of On The Scene, Darek and Allison head to Counterpoint Brewing Co in Kitchener to sip some tasty brews and chat with local burlesque dancers Veronica Tease and Mable Sugarbush. Guests: Veronica Tease and Mable Sugarbush are local burlesque performers that take the stage with Sassy Ray Burlesque shows in town! Mable started her burlesque craft back in 2019, while Veronica only started one year ago. This duo makes up the Rayettes and have shown off their dance and burlesque moves at Sugar Run, Up Lounge, Evo, and more! We can’t wait to hear more about their journeys getting into Burlesque and what’s next for them! Music: CxViolet (Adelaide), Noelle Frances (Turn Me Inside Out), Paige Warner (Stockholm Syndrome)…
In this episode of On The Scene, Darek Reidel and Allison Dyjach head to the Grand Trunk Saloon in Downtown Kitchener to chat with localist Juanita Metzger and folk band Onion Honey. Guests: Juanita Metzger has a passion for community, slow travel and hyper local experiences which make guided walking tours the ideal business for her. Since moving to the region in 2000, Juanita has worked in neighbourhood community development with a focus on placemaking, urban space and getting people engaged and connected to the place where they live. After coordinating and and leading walks with Jane’s Walk Waterloo Region for six years she founded Stroll Walking Tours. Onion Honey may hail from Ontario’s tech capital, but they make foot-stomping, toe-tapping, hoedown-ing folk music like an old-fashioned string band. Dave Pike, Esther Wheaton, Leanne Swantko, and Kayleigh LeBlanc play traditional tunes made new and original songs that sound old; like their name, Onion Honey’s music is sweet and sharp and savoury, a remedy for many ills, and a recipe for a good time. In May they released a brand new 15 track album called Foul Weather Friends, and they also just re-started a residency here at Grand Trunk Saloon on the first Wednesday of every month. Music: Sam Nabi (Motives), Janice Jo Lee (Take a Walk With Me), Onion Honey (Here In This Town)…
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