Dennis Kalichuk brought “Love, Lust & Laughter” and an intriguing selection of his stories in song to the Princess Ave Playhouse stage in St. Thomas this past Saturday evening.

Dennis is a fine storyteller whose subjects range from breaking up to bullying, St. Thomas, competition, joy and, as he noted at the beginning of the concert, love and lust. His lyrics are poetic but direct – he expresses his thoughts in an imaginative and sincere manner. Throughout the evening Dennis shared insights into the sources of his music – from the street as he gazes daydreaming out his window, to childhood experiences, and even encounters on his mail route – many have a St. Thomas flavour.

Photos by Mark Girdauskas

Media was invited for the first time this past Friday to climb inside Ojibwa, tour the massive submarine from bow to stern, and take photos to share with the public. Photos, however, were permitted only in the first two sections of the sub – the Ojibwa Project team has learned that this is a big story and they plan to reveal it in playfully titillating bits.

Those on hand for the tour were enthusiastic and full of questions. The answers to those questions, other details supplied by the team, and most importantly the star herself, Ojibwa, revealed that this project encompasses the drama, intrigue and excitement of a plot within a plot within a plot.  It’s a show that’s sure to be a blockbuster hit for Port Burwell and region.

Maple Syrup was on tap in Elgin County this past weekend, and many families took the opportunity to visit a local sugar bush. Both Springwater Conservation Area and Palmer’s Maple Syrup serve up syrup-making education along with pancakes and the sweet taste of spring Saturdays and Sundays in March. Springwater is also open all week during the March Break.