Explore H’art

Below you will find categories of different stories, articles, and events H’art Centre has posted over the years. We grouped them so you can explore what we have been doing to advance our vision and mission.

Featured Stories

Here you will find important or latest stories. You can find more Featured Stories in an archive, which is linked below.

Feedback from MixAbilities Inaugural

Jun 30, 2021

It is always a pleasure to get feedback from people who benefit from our programs. Sarah Howard is a community artist, musician, and songwriter who participated in a full-day MixAbilities Inclusive Arts Training inaugural event in June. It inspired her to post her...

Message from our Founder: Build back a stronger arts sector

Jun 30, 2021

Recently, I listened to the 10/3 podcast, “How COVID-19 dropped the curtain on Canada’s arts sector”. Calgary Herald arts reporter Eric Volmers spoke with clarity about the value of the arts sector in Canada and how it has taken a beating during the pandemic. Many of...

Go Wireless: A lifeline for seniors

Jun 30, 2021

Seniors at Fairmount Home were already preparing to use technology to stay engaged and active before the pandemic hit thanks to a pilot project launched by H’art Centre’s outreach program in December 2018 and implemented in 2019. “Little did we know that our Go...

Remembering Shirley

May 10, 2021

Our sincere condolences go to the family and friends of Shirley Ballantyne. We know there are many. Shirley was a true community champion. She was a volunteer and then a member of H’art’s board of directors for three years. Even after she finished her term on the...

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Featured Events

Below you will find our featured events. These are recent or important events. Want to explore our past events? Check out the archive, which is linked below the blog module.

Small Things

Feb 15, 2020

POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. To help with community efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, we suspended rehearsals and postponed the April 17 & 18, 2020 performances of Small Things. We will update you about the new schedule and venue when the information is available.

The Wishing Tree

Nov 1, 2018

In Prince Edward County, there stood a 700-year old sugar maple that some believed had magical powers to grant wishes. For 200 years, people would kneel beneath her canopy holding the branches and the leaves close to their hearts and make wishes that ultimately came...

A Gift from Martadella

Mar 7, 2018

A Gift From MartadellaIsabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts 390 King Street West Kingston, OntarioApril 20 – 21, 2018 (see below for more detailed times)Adults $20 Seniors (over 65) $12 Children (under 12) $12An inspiring musical for anyone who believes they...

Down Syndrome By The Dozen

Mar 14, 2017

Down Syndrome By The DozenTHE BOX at H’art Centre 237 Wellington Street Kingston, OntarioApril 19 – 29, 2017(see below for more detailed times)Adults $10Imagine living in a world that makes little sense to you, where the rules can be developed without your...

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Do you want to know what H’art Centre has done on specific priorities or projects? Want to take a deep dive into our news category or messages from our Director? Click on the categories below!

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