Kelly Hughes is a Canadian

Canada

Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...

 arts promoter and former actor.

As a child star, Hughes appeared on Let's Go

Let's Go (CTV TV series)

Let's Go was a Canadian children's TV series filmed at CKY studios in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It premiered September 1, 1976 and ran for 214 episodes through 1987....

 from 1981-1983. He went on to tour with Vancouver's Pacific Theatre in 1991. Hughes created Aqua Books

Aqua Books

Aqua Books is a Canadian independent bookstore opened in Winnipeg, Manitoba by Kelly Hughes in 1999. It has been acknowledged for helping revitalize downtown Winnipeg and creating an eclectic mix of programs and events for the Winnipeg arts and culture community.- Overview :Aqua Books consists of a...

 in 1999 to help promote arts and culture in Winnipeg. From there, he hosts Kelly Hughes Live!, which has seen visits by writer Margaret Sweatman

Margaret Sweatman

Margaret Sweatman is a Canadian writer.Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Sweatman was educated at the University of Winnipeg, Concordia University and Simon Fraser University....

, comedian Kevin McDonald

Kevin McDonald

Kevin Hamilton McDonald is a Canadian comedian and actor, known as a member of the Canadian sketch comedy group The Kids in the Hall.-Early life:...

, children's entertainer Fred Penner

Fred Penner

Frederick Ralph Cornelius Penner, is a Canadian children's entertainer who gives appearances throughout North America. His television show, Fred Penner's Place, aired on CBC in Canada from 1985 to 1997. It was co-produced by Nickelodeon in 1989 and 1990.Penner was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba...

 and actor/politician Tina Keeper

Tina Keeper

Tina Keeper, OM , is a Cree activist, producer, former actress and former member of the Canadian House of Commons.Keeper is best known for her role as RCMP officer Michelle Kenidi in the CBC Television series North of 60, about the fictional aboriginal community of Lynx River. She also hosted a...

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Hughes is the great-grandson of Brandon, Manitoba

Brandon, Manitoba

Brandon is the second largest city in Manitoba, Canada, and is located in the southwestern area of the province. Brandon is the largest city in the Westman region of Manitoba. The city is located along the Assiniboine River. Spruce Woods Provincial Park and CFB Shilo are a relatively short distance...

 mayor Joseph Henry Hughes

Joseph Henry Hughes

Joseph Henry Hughes was a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He was the mayor of Brandon, Manitoba in 1914....

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