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Neighbourhood Matching Fund supports GPP2013

Posted on May 13, 2013 by

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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One month and counting to GPP2013

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

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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Love the GPP? You can help make it happen!

Posted on May 7, 2013 by

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 →

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Save the date for GPP 2013!

Posted on February 14, 2013 by

Summer feels a long way off right now, but that isn’t stopping us from planning this year’s Grand Porch Party. So mark your calendar. The third Grand Porch Party will be held on Sunday, June 9, 2013, from 2pm to … Continue reading →

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Wanna know what I really think?

Posted on June 10, 2012 by

Yes, we totally DO want to know what you really think! We will have audience surveys at the Grand Porch Party today and online after the event , so please give us your feedback so that we can  make this … Continue reading →

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New music at the GPP!

Posted on June 8, 2012 by

It turns out that the GPP musicians won’t just be bringing talent, enthusiasm and a yen for playing on porches – there’s new music on its way! Chuck Baker and Sarah Lichti picked up their brand new CD “In A … Continue reading →

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Ten reasons to come to the Grand Porch Party

Posted on June 6, 2012 by

If you’re on the fence about attending the Grand Porch Party this Sunday, let us prod you onto the side of “OH MY GOODNESS YES!” with the following 10 reasons you should totally join us (because everyone loves a list…) … Continue reading →

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Holy wow! This party’s getting started!

Posted on June 5, 2012 by

There’s lots going on at GPP-HQ, so let’s get down to business: First up, the sad news: Open Mic Porch is no more. It was going to be a bit troubling to organize for the porch hosts, and really, friendship … Continue reading →

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Give it up for our awesome sponsors

Posted on June 1, 2012 by

The Grand Porch Party is all about sharing the love, so today we’re going to shine the spotlight on the wonderful business that are doing the most awesome thing: They’re paying our musicians, and feeding them too. Four awesome sponsors … Continue reading →

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For the foot stompin’, and other reasons to come to the GPP

Posted on May 22, 2012 by

Great news! The GPP has enough porches to swamp Uptown West with awesome music on Sunday, June 10, and dozens of musicians are officially on board to fill the air! Why? Good question. We asked the performers what made them … Continue reading →

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