DGBA press release. LOCAL STREETS BECOME PERFORMANCE SPACES AS #HAPPYMAKING PIANOS ARE INSTALLED AROUND DOWNTOWN FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER Once again, downtown streets will come alive with the sound of music when the #HappyMaking pianos are rolled out on September 4th. Until the end of September, twelve pianos will be scattered throughout the downtown […]
Category: Going Downtown
St. Georges Square Redesign
A resident’s comments. For some time I followed the reports on a redevelopment of St. Georges Square. At first, I thought that this was simply a brainstorming idea, until I realized that the planning department and council is serious on moving forward with this plan. Strange, no sooner the perimeter of the space is finally […]
Guided tour will showcase Civic Precinct artworks
Press release. To celebrate the completion of the Civic Precinct art project, members of the public are invited to a reception to meet celebrated Canadian artist Ted Fullerton. Fullerton’s artworks—Birds of a Feather, A Bird in Hand, Bird/Watching, and Perch—were installed last month and unite City Hall, Market Square, Guelph Central Station, and the Guelph […]
Safe Semester starts August 29 in downtown Guelph
Press release. The project is designed to create a safe and enjoyable environment for downtown patrons including the influx of students who settle in Guelph each year. “With the start of each new school year, we see a significant increase in activity in our community,” says Deputy Chief of Police, Jeff DeRuyter. “In response to […]
2014 Safe Semester Program
Staff memo. The City, in partnership with the Downtown Guelph Business Association, University of Guelph and several downtown businesses is undertaking the Safe Semester program again this year. The program will run every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night from August 29 until September 28. During the program the public can expect the following between 11 […]
plans for St. Georges square
A resident’s perspective. On aug 5th Guelph Planning board committee approved the redesign for the downtown. Did they realize they voted to do away with the fountain at St Georges square. I think they rubber stamped a 40 page plan without really looking at it. On aug 25th this plan goes before council and I […]
Artist banner launch on Quebec Street
DGBA press release. Take a stroll along Quebec Street this summer and enjoy the outdoor gallery experience. 12 Guelph-based artists were selected by the Downtown Guelph Business Association and the Guelph Arts Council to be featured on banners adorning poles on this historic street. Photographer Dean Palmer captured the artists’ portraits and their work. From […]
2014 Art on the Street, Saturday July 12th
DGBA press release. Monday July 7th through Saturday July 12th Location: Downtown Guelph Admission: Free to art lovers of all ages Contact: Sam Jewell, Events Coordinator, 519 836 6144 or [email protected] Art in the Shops Monday July 7th through Saturday July 12th As an exciting preview to the 11th annual Art on the […]
Wyndham Street closed July 6–7 between Carden and Farquhar
Press release. Wyndham Street will be closed to motorists, cyclists and pedestrians between Carden Street and Farquhar Street from Sunday, July 6 at 7 a.m. to Monday, July 7 at 6 p.m. while permanent height clearance signs and flashing beacons are installed on the CN Railway Bridge. A signed detour using Macdonell Street and Wellington […]
Public art installation in Guelph’s downtown
Press release. On Monday, July 7, Ted Fullerton, a celebrated Canadian artist, will install four sculptures in Guelph’s Civic Precinct—the open space bordered by Wilson, Carden, and Farquhar streets. Fullerton’s art will unite City Hall, Market Square, Guelph Central Station and the Guelph Farmer’s Market building. The four sculptures—Birds of a Feather, A Bird in […]