Fred Penner

'The Magic of Make-Believe' Is a Warm Reminder of the Importance of 'Mr. Dressup'

Directed by Robert McCallum

PUBLISHED Oct 10, 2023

On February 14, 1996, Ernie Coombs signed off as Mr. Dressup for the last time. For 30 years, his show, Mr. Dressup, entertained children a...

Canadian Culture to Be Explored with New Series 'The Chesterfield'

PUBLISHED Sep 29, 2020

A host of notable Canadian artists will discuss the inspiration and importance of Canadian culture in a new interview series from FRIENDS o...

Fred Penner Takes 'The Cat Came Back' on 40th Anniversary Tour

PUBLISHED Nov 6, 2019

This year marks four decades since Fred Penner launched his career with debut album The Cat Came Back, and the beloved Canadian children's...

Fred Penner

Hear the Music

PUBLISHED Apr 25, 2017

Music fans of a certain age can take comfort in the fact that so many of their favourite childhood musicians are not only still around, but...

​Fred Penner Gets Ron Sexsmith, Basia Bulat, Bahamas for New Album

PUBLISHED Mar 6, 2017

Kid-friendly favourite Fred Penner has roped in a bunch of famous friends for a brand new album. The record is titled Hear the Music, and i...

Fred Penner

All My Children

PUBLISHED Aug 21, 2015

It's been a good while since Fred Penner was on television, but these days, he's having a bit of a moment. He plays festivals regularly; he...

Fred Penner Talks Hosting Polaris, Unreleased Music and His 'Intense' Cultural Moment

PUBLISHED Aug 11, 2015

It's been 14 years since children's singer-songwriter Fred Penner hosted his beloved television program Fred Penner's Place, yet he's never...

Fred Penner

Island Stage, Guelph ON, July 26

PUBLISHED Jul 27, 2015

In what was by far the most nostalgic set of the weekend, beloved Canadian children's performer Fred Penner took the Island Stage on Sunday...