London's Pretty Cool

Episode 70: Giggle Boys

Giggle Boys is a comedy duo, bringing comedians from across Canada to London for our enjoyment! 👏 Mitch VK & Aaron Stephanson are seasoned local stand-up comedians, having honed their craft at local open mics throughout London. They decided to come together to create Giggle Boys and host comedy shows at various locations in London to help grow the comedy scene in the forest city!

In this episode, we speak with Mitch and Aaron about how and why they decided to start Giggle Boys, the multiple events they hold in London, what the comedy scene is like in the city, how they started in stand up comedy, what it's like bombing and being heckled on stage, their favourite thing about being a comedian and much more!

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The London Public Library is a place for everyone. They are an anchor in the community and a place for knowledge, creativity and information. They are London's home for books and borrowing. They inspire a love of reading and we support critical forms of literacy through all ages and stages. London Public Library serves the community through our 16 neighbourhood library locations, our extensive community outreach and our excellent online resources.

We had the opportunity to speak with Ashleigh Hickey: Outreach Librarian with specialization on children & youth programming & Joanna Kerr: Adult Services Programming Librarian about all things London Public Library!

In this episode we talk about all the items you can check out from the library, not just books, the different types of programming that is offered (mostly for free) for both children and adults, partnerships with the local community, learning labs, providing social services to the London community, the brand new website and branding of the library, favourite books and so much more!

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Episode 68: Film London ⁠ With the support of our community partners, Film London's goal is to develop and enhance our city's film and television industry and to provide productions with a vibrant and economically viable location for filming. ⁠ Film London is a no-cost business concierge to help connect your production to the resources you're looking for. They are committed to welcoming you to London as a friendly place to film your next project.

In this episode we speak with Film London Manager Andrew Dodd about how Film London was started, what makes London a Film City, how Londoners can get involved in upcoming productions, what productions have already been flimed in the city, how the Forest City Film Festival has helped put London on the map for Filmmakers, favourite local actors and more!

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Episode 67: Western Fair Market

Located in the heart of Old East Village, the Market is home to 100+ permanent vendors. The first floor is home to a wide range of produce, baked goods, handcrafted cheeses, prepared foods and more! While the second floor features the best and most unique craftspeople, artists and artisans, together with an eclectic roster of distinctive and locally handcrafted products, fine jewellery, collectibles and one-of-a-kind services.

Market-goers love they can buy high-quality; farm-fresh goods directly from the person who produced them and can find unique products they won't discover anywhere else in the city.

In this episode we speak with Market Business Development Manager, Carol Sceli about the history of the market, the vendors, market success stories, events such as Park it at the Market, having buskers, the community that the market brings and much more!

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The original 514-seat Hyland cinema opened as the Elmwood in the Depression-laden 1930s. The south London showplace offered double features made up of second-run movies. Later, it became a first-run art house specializing in British films such as Henry V, starring Laurence Olivier.⁠ ⁠ The new 414-seat single screen Hyland Cinema is independently owned and operated. It is newly renovated with an excellent projection and sound system as well as a new screen. The cinema will premiere the most up-to-date releases from the Toronto, Cannes, and Sundance Film Festivals.⁠

In this episode we spoke to Mike Klassen: Assistant Manager, all about the history of the Hyland, how he became involved with the Hyland, why they focus on playing 'artsy films' over main blockbusters, why it's important for London to have a movie theatre like the Hyland, the events they put on, i.e., retromania, double features, children's movies and their upcoming event of Cinema Speculation.

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In this episode, we speak with festival organizer Savannah about what to expect at this year's festival, how the festival came to be in the first place, why they went on hiatus and why they decided to come back this year, some of Sav's favourite memories from past festivals and what she's looking forward most this year, and much more!

Winter Spectacular is a weekend of amazing programming happening February 17th - 19th in London. On Friday they are hosting a Dinner & a Show, with a beautiful dinner from Growing Chefs! With musical performances and the 'It's not you, it's London' Awards. Saturday is a show at the Children's Museum featuring some of the best musical talents from London and beyond. Finally, Sunday, Punk Rock Flea Market with amazing artisans for your retail therapy needs! Don't miss out on this amazing festival!

Get your tickets now!!

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Episode 64: Simon Larochette of Sugar Shack ⁠ Sugar Shack is a recording studio located in the Soho neighbourhood of London that has been recording some of your local favourite bands for over a decade. The studio is home to an extensive collection of guitars, amps, keyboards, and drum kits both vintage and modern.

In this episode, we speak with Simon about why he started Sugar Shack, how it differs from other studios, studio cat Winston, his favourite projects he's worked on and more!

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Episode 63: Stompbox London ft. creators Sofia Pompe and Roisin Miland

Stompbox is a collective of musicians and creatives supporting and uplifting the voices of the diverse London artistic community. Through community events, DIY concerts, and publications, Stompbox aims to bring attention to the forest city culture.

In this episode we speak with Sofia and Roisin about why they decided to start Stompbox, why they chose to focus on all-ages shows and bringing younger fans out to spaces, releasing a zine, all the past amazing events they have put on like skateboard competitions, craft jams, Halloween parties, heavy and indie shows, what they have coming up in 2023, where they hope to see the future of Stompbox grow into and much more!

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In this episode, we speak with Monica Joy Peeff, Andres Garzon Espitia and Zane Pate from Good Sport Gallery! 🔥🔥 Good Sport is a member-driven gallery and studio space that exists for the development and exhibition of emerging artists. Good Sport is supported by artists who work in its shared studio space. Each artist has their own area in the communal space that is flexible depending on their needs. Good Sport also hosts arts and community-driven events in the studio space as often as possible.

In this episode, we speak with them about each of their art styles and how they got into it, how Good Sport was started and how each of them got involved, how Good Sport differs from other galleries and studios in the city, upcoming exhibitions and events, how people can get involved with Good Sport, what it was like with Art Night, their favourite memories while at Good Sport and more!

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