The Grapevine is a community-driven arts and culture publisher serving the Annapolis Valley. Through traditional print and online space, we aim to connect our readers with the stories, event listings, and community news to help build and support our local thriving culture.
The Grapevine’s content is curated with these three objectives in mind:
- Provide a platform to promote arts and culture in the region
- Give voice to the community
- Support local organizations, initiatives, and businesses
Background
The Grapevine is distributed on the first Thursday of the month with the help from a supportive network of team members and community contributors. The creator of The Grapevine, Adam Barnett, started publishing an 8-page paper in 2004. It was his dream to bring attention to all the amazing cultural happenings in the Greater Wolfville area. In 2007, Andy Flinn & Ariana Nasr took the reins. The dynamic duo put their stamp on things by increasing the scope and perspective of the local music scene. Jocelyn Hatt and Jeremy Novak took on the trusted, counter-top publication in 2009, staying true to their initial focus. They brought the paper to newsprint and released regular 16-28 page issues covering Windsor to Berwick’s thriving arts and entertainment scene.
In 2016, The Grapevine was incorporated, bringing it into a new era of community publishing! The 16-24 page paper is hand-delivered to over 800 locations between Windsor and Middleton. 5,000 issues are printed monthly, with a readership of approximately 14,000.