Category Archives: GPP 2011

Want to hear more of the great music from the Grand Porch Party? Here’s where you can catch some of the talent in coming weeks: Thursday, June 16: Tricia Brubacher at the Elora Cork Restaurant, from 6 p.m. Friday, June … Continue reading →

When we arranged this Grand Porch Party, we hadn’t heard of anyone holding an event like this, so had no idea how the public would respond. It turns out, they came in droves and are urging us to make this … Continue reading →

I am in awe. The hundreds of people, the talented musicians, the gracious hosts – everything came together today in a way that had only been frivolously imagined. People spontaneously took over streets. Musicians laughed, audiences cheered, and a gorgeous … Continue reading →

The Grand Porch Party is here! Our hosts are busy tidying their porches, the musicians planning their sets, before the event kicks off at 53 Menno Street at 2:55 p.m. It’s cool out now, but should warm up to 17 … Continue reading →

There’s been good news and sad news at Grand Porch Party HQ. Due to illness, the Peachy Keens are no longer able to play on Euclid Ave this Sunday. We wish the band members all the best under the circumstances. … Continue reading →

Need a reason to come join a fabulous community arts and environment event from 3pm to 5pm this Sunday, June 12? Here’s our top 10! 10. If it’s sunny: To kick-start the summer with a beautiful afternoon walk through a … Continue reading →

The Grand Porch Party will start at 2:55 p.m. on Sunday, June 12, with the official launch of Alternatives Journal’s Music+Environment issue and a special aria performance by Toronto soprano Brooke Dufton. Please come join us at 53 Menno Street, … Continue reading →

Momentum is building as we near the big day! Our local street signs caught the eye of Mira, who blogged about it on her great “turning 30″ website. The idea turned heads at Free Watermelon, a collection of young creative … Continue reading →

CKWR 98.5FM was Canada’s first community radio station, and it’s still going strong in Kitchener-Waterloo. Tonight, Monday Night with the Arts will feature a segment with Grand Porch Party organizer Tenille Bonoguore. Tune in at 7:45 to hear us chat … Continue reading →

Want to know who’s playing where at the Grand Porch Party? Now, you can click on the handily-named “Who’s Playing Where?” button to find a detailed map of the event. There are 24 acts confirmed to play on the day, … Continue reading →