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Can’t wait for GPP? Hit these events first and get into the spirit!
It’s just under three weeks to the Grand Porch Party in Uptown West Waterloo, but there’s a heap of cool stuff to do between now and then to get into the artsy, community spirit. • We’ve inspired a spin-off! The … Continue reading
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Tagged #10ideas, Arts Awards Waterloo Region, Asphalt Jungle Shorts, Cord Community, Hohner Ave
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Have you been checking out our fab 2013 musicians?
What could possibly be better than a sunny long weekend, good friends, and a few awesome tunes. Got the first two but want something a little different for that third piece of the puzzle? Look no further than the musician … Continue reading
Neighbourhood Matching Fund supports GPP2013
The Grand Porch Party 2013 is delighted to have received a Neighbourhood Matching Fund from the City of Waterloo! Thanks, hometown! This fantastic funding scheme helps support grassroots projects. If you have an idea – whether big or small – … Continue reading
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Tagged arts, community, GPP2013, grand porch party, neighbourhood matching fund, waterloo
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One month and counting to GPP2013
There’s sunshine and blossoms and bees, oh my! That must mean it’s almost time for the third installment of the Grand Porch Party! That’s right – it’s ONE MONTH until more than 20 awesome musicians take to the “stages” in … Continue reading
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Tagged art, community, events, festival, GPP2013, grand porch party, music, waterloo
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Love the GPP? You can help make it happen!
The Grand Porch Party is looking for awesome, fun, community-and-art-loving people to help make this year’s event even better than last year’s. Yep, we’re looking for volunteers to help with a host of things, from signmaking and postering to chalking … Continue reading
No more music submissions — for now
Due to the fantastic response from region musicians, we have a great line-up coming together for Sunday, June 9. The awesome response also means we are no longer accepting submissions from artists. Thanks to everyone who got in touch. For … Continue reading
A big YAY for our sponsors!
The Grand Porch Party thrives on music, and we also believe that performers should be paid for their talents, time and spirit. But money, sadly, doesn’t grow on trees (at least, not any that we’ve been able to find). That’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Folkway Music, GPP2013, insight eye care, Princess Cafe, Princess Cinemas, sponsors, Tamarack Institute, Words Worth Books
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Music, music everywhere
Oh, Kitchener-Waterloo, you are amazing! In a wave of talent and enthusiasm, musicians from across the region, and even further afield, have inundated us with interest in this year’s event. Which means…. we have confirmed some amazing acts, and most … Continue reading
The porch hunt begins now!
Hey neighbours! Do you want to give back to your community, have a grand time, and look uber-generous in the eyes of others? Then consider allowing the Grand Porch Party to use YOUR porch at this year’s event on Sunday, … Continue reading
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Tagged GPP2013, grand porch party, music, porches, Uptown West, waterloo
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Announcing our eco partner (and new logo!)
The Grand Porch Party is proud to announce that our environmental partner for the 2013 event is Community CarShare. Each year we partner with a local environmental group, so that we can share each other’s messages and inject a little … Continue reading
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Tagged art, environment, GPP, Grand River Car Share, logo, music, waterloo
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