Arts
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Coupland’s newest offering falls short
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Generation A Written by: Douglas Coupland Released on: Sept. 1, 2009 Publisher: Random House Rating: 1.5 out of 4 stars Perhaps one of the most famous Canadian authors of all time, it seems that Douglas Coupland has come full circle. The result is that the post-modern author’s latest offering, Generation A, is ultimately hard to…
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Gaming: The casual divide
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Last week, Nintendo announced that it would cut the price of its Wii console by $50 to combat slumping sales numbers. The move says a great deal about the financial success of the Wii, given that this minor price-drop is the console’s first price reduction since its release nearly three years ago. Contrast the Wii’s…
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Understanding a conflict
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One of the first plays shown at the Kitchener-wide performing arts festival Impact 2009, An Attempt to Understand is a production that pushes the boundaries of traditional theatre. The play, which was shown on Saturday night at the Registry Theatre in Kitchener, was written and performed solo by 29-year-old Tarek Halaby, an American citizen of…
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Exploring literature
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On Sunday, The Word on the Street festival – a nationwide celebration of books and magazines – came to Kitchener’s Victoria Park. This event marked Kitchener’s eighth year hosting the event. Lined up throughout the park were numerous white tents set up for lectures, storytelling and book displays. Among these were the Kitchener Public Library…
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Arts bites: Sept. 30, 2009
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MJ’s desire to save Hitler Since his death in July, rediscovered interviews with Michael Jackson seem to be a favourite headline among music publications. Last week the Michael Jackson Tapes: A Tragic Icon Reveals His Soul In Intimate Conversation was released, offering intelligent, world-altering insights into the life of Michael Jackson. For instance he was…
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Contemporary art forum runs until Oct. 4
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The region of Kitchener-Waterloo is currently being invaded by contemporary visual art. With the biennial Contemporary Art Forum Kitchener and Area (CAFKA) exhibition, local and international artists are able to display their pieces in both local galleries and public spaces. Laurier’s Robert Langen Art Gallery is participating in the festival, showcasing Marla Hlady’s Playing Piano.…
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Former dean of arts kicks it old school
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While the band No Fixed Address probably hasn’t made it onto your iTunes, it’s certainly one that hits close to home at Laurier. Founded in part by former dean of arts, and current senior advisor of multi-campus initiatives at Laurier, David Docherty, No Fixed Address is comprised of five men who quite simply, “love an…
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The end of ‘cool’
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Sept. 26 will mark the one-year anniversary of the death of my idol, Mr. Paul Newman. There is something that I have given a lot of thought to since his passing. An idea that I cannot help but feel is truer than I want it to be. Since Paul Newman has left us, the definition…
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Polaris: Canada’s best album
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On Monday night, artists, industry employees and press came together at the Masonic Temple in Toronto to celebrate the essence and diversity of Canadian music at the Polaris Music Prize gala. The star-studded event in Canadian music marked the announcement of the prize’s winner, from the nominated group of 10 Canadian-made albums, selected purely on…
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The Midway State kicks off Wilf’s concerts
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Last Thursday, The Midway State performed at Wilf’s as part of a weekly concert series entitled “Thursday Night Live.” The opening band, Everlea, hit the stage around 11:15 p.m. to a crowd of about 20 people who were there for the music, and about 60 others who were drinking or eating supper. The energetic and…
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