Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Guelph Recognition of Excellence in The Arts - GRETAS

Do you have a favourite Guelph performing artist, craft person, media artist, visual artist, musician or ensemble, writer, that you believe deserves recognition?

Did you know you can give them that recognition by nominating them for a GRETA?

Well you can, and you can do that right HERE, right now.

February 28, 2027 will kick off this annual Bicentennial legacy event.














Sunday, August 9, 2026

Pussycat, pussycat


You know it.

"Pussycat, pussycat, where have you been? 
I've been up to London to visit the Queen..."

Well there's a new take on this rhyme, specifically constructed for Tea 'N' Tales

Come witness this new tail, er tale.

Friday morning August 14, Riverside Park, Enabling Garden - the prettiest spot in Guelph
( I know, it says I am to appear Aug 28. I've been bumped, it's now August 14'th honest)

Entertainment gets underway at 10am. Stories at 10:30
JayWalking Guelph will be there with this new story and some other tales from Heads & Tales

PLUS:  Elizabeth Matson an excellent storyteller!

See you then!










Saturday, August 8, 2026

Guelph Infrastructure - Downtown Guelph is having surgery

Want to know more? We take a deep dive into the underground of downtown Guelph to learn about what keeps this city healthy and alive. Stay tuned to learn about these special tours coming in October.

That's all I can say for now. This project is in development and JayWalking Guelph is delighted to be a part of it!

Welcoming Week Guelph September 2026

The Guelph Wellington Local Immigration Partnership along with the Guelph Public Library host a number of events celebrating Guelph during the annual Welcoming Week Celebrations

JayWalking Guelph is pleased to be invited to share a 60 minute version of the Gwelf Early Days Tour with newcomers. (Non-newcomers can come too especially if they're willing to share their personal stories about Guelph). Following the walk will be sharing and refreshments.

Two walks (and talks) One at 10:00am and one at 12:30pm. Saturday September 12

Details and registration HERE (10:00am) and HERE (12:30pm)

Translations of the text and live translators will be on hand. It has been a hope of mine to share these stories with as many as possible and it seems like that dream is becoming possible thanks to the efforts of these two organizations. 








Friday, August 7, 2026

Small Venue Pitches


I'm delighted to be presenting Lilt of Laughter, Trace of Tears as part of SPARC (Supporting Performing Arts in Rural and Remote Communities)'s Small Venue Pitch Program.

If you're a presenter—or help organize entertainment for a community hall, library, theatre, arts council, museum, or other intimate venue—this program is well worth exploring.

The showcase features theatre, music, children's programming, and more, all created with smaller venues in mind by professional artists from across Ontario.

You can learn more HERE OR contact me and I will put you in touch directly.

And if you know someone who books live entertainment for your community, I'd appreciate you sharing this with them.



Sunday, August 2, 2026

Brian Holstein recites "Ode To JayWalking Guelph"

A few years ago I performed a poem for Tea 'N' Tales. Brian Holstein returned the favour by composing this for me.

Give a listen. You'll find it most enjoyable.


Oh, and here's how all this started.