Arts
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VIDEO – “Playing Piano” sculpture on display at WLU
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This sculpture created by artist Marla Hlady is piano that plays by itself through the help of motors and pneumatics. It is on display at the Robert Langen Art Gallery in Wilfrid Laurier University until Oct. 24.
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Chatting with Flogging Molly
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Some words that come to mind when thinking of Ireland: distinct, political and great music to drink to. Today the Irish identity lives on abroad in the Irish-American Celtic-punk hybrid that is Flogging Molly. The band’s sound captures something unique and important; it’s as if a traditional Irish pub decided to hold a hardcore-punk night,…
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The songwriter: A dying breed
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“If you really want to know what’s going on in the world, listen to the songs,” said Peter Slack, presenter of Songwriters Unite!, a concert held Sunday night at Maxwell’s Music House. Songwriters Unite! – an event that began in 2004 – is a North American collective musical initiative that encourages songwriters to create and…
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Arts bites: Oct. 7, 2009
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Backstreet Boy has swine flu In the midst of what seems like their fifth or sixth comeback in the last couple of years, the Backstreet Boys have had to cancel a few of their upcoming appearances because Brian Litrell has reportedly come down with swine flu. It can be assumed that this is a devastating…
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Designing Laurier
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When walking across campus, it’s easy not to notice the design details of classrooms, offices and public spaces. However, for Carol Kego, a co-ordinator for Laurier’s interior design and renovation department, that’s the point. Referring to students, Kego believes that, “They’re not there to appreciate the décor, they’re there to learn.” With this in mind,…
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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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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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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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