Alvvays a good time
Indie music can be a fickle thing With new bands coming to the spotlight every few months, some can get lost in the mix — regardless of the critical acclaim and hype they...
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The rise of ‘lumbersexuality’ from beards
Men really care about their beards these days As more men grow out their beards, the idea of taking the time and attentiveness to ensure their facial hair is clean and groomed...
Music as therapy and inspiration
Seeing Interpol live this summer felt amazing Watching as the band performed songs spanning their 18-year career brought back memories of when I first started listening to Paul...
Mascis not ‘stuck in the past’ as a solo performer
It can be hard to escape a legacy sometimes Artists who have performed for decades often fall into a consistent routine, a routine which fans then expect every time they...
Historic village to explore period of change
Opening in 1957, the Doon Heritage Village at the Waterloo Region Museum spent many years in development Originally Doon Pioneer Village, the current iteration focuses on...
Students given a ‘shot’
Returning to Waterloo for the second time, The Shot showcased the region’s top vocal talents this past Saturday The competition gives university and college students in...
Dinosaurs return to THEMUSEUM
From the life-like reconstructions of dinosaurs to hearing what scientists believe a tyrannosaurus rex sounded like, Dinosaurs: The Edge of Extinction allows for viewers to go...
Editorial: The spectacle of eating
From a young age I have had a deep affection for eating Whether it is trying new cuisines or discovering how specific ingredients can lead to specific flavours in dishes, food has...
Exposing it all down in Kitchener
With the coming of its latest exhibit Getting Naked on March 6, THEMUSEUM will be exploring the cultural perceptions of the naked body and how society views such work “It is...
Old beyond my years
It’s great getting old It seems getting older brings a whole slew of advantages that are impossible for one to possess in their youth Things like an appreciation for what...