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The Capitol Centre is taking a page from The Beatles’ history, moving to the rooftop to stream a series of concerts.
The Fab Four won’t be on hand, but four Canadian performers will take part in The Rooftop Sessions from June 17 to 24.
Presented by The Co-operators, the sessions will feature music acts performing high atop the Capitol Centre building against a backdrop of the sunset over Lake Nipissing.
According to the Capitol Centre, the best way to enjoy the Rooftop Sessions concerts is to purchase tickets to watch the live streams online. Tickets are $15 each and available through the Capitol Centre’s website at capitolcentre.org
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The demolition of a landmark nightclub in downtown Brantford last month has stirred up memories for those who used to work there.
The Cowboy was built in 1981 at 234 Colborne Street, on the footprint of the former Kerby Hotel, and adjacent to the Market Square mall. It underwent a number of name changes over its lifetime.
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“I was there for the construction, and then was manager for the first six years or so,” said John Coulson of Brantford. “Eventually I bought it and ran it myself.”