Open Ears Festival weekend line up features global artists, unique experiences
The Open Ears Festival is back! It's a unique festival of music, lights and experiences. The festival's artistic director, Richard Burrows, spoke to CBC K-W's Aastha Shetty about what to expect for this weekend's lineup.
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