Arts
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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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In Review: Sept. 23, 2009
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The Final Destination 3D Directed by: David R. Ellis Starring: Bobby Campo and Shantel VanSanten 1/4 There is definitely a reason why this was the final destination: because once viewers realize that they were suckered into not only a low-budget horror film, but that they also wasted extra money to see it in 3D, nobody…
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Upcoming arts events in KW
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Through Sunday, Oct. 4 Various Venues in KW Contemporary Art Forum Kitchener + Area Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 8 p.m. University of Waterloo Veer: A film about Cycling Thursday, Sept. 24 – Sunday, Oct. 3 Various Venues in KW Impact 09 Theatre Festival Friday, Sept. 25 at 9 p.m. Maxwell’s Music House Crush Luther w/…
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In Review: The Toronto International Film Festival
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Los abrazos rotos Directed by Pedro Almodovar Spain 3.5/4 For those familiar with the works of director Pedro Almodovar, Broken Embraces might seem like somewhat foreign fare: a complicated, multi-layered plot involving a myriad of characters, most of whom are struggling with emotional hangups. The film, starring Penelope Cruz, is full of Hitchcock references and…
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Three diverse exhibits
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This past Friday, the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery (KWAG) presented three new exhibitions: Building Berlin, Singularly Significant and Being Magnified: Heroes and Villains. With a variety of paintings, contemporary sculptures, prints and multimedia pieces, these exhibits remind viewers that art can be more than just pictures on a wall. Building Berlin The most elaborate exhibit of…
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Radio Laurier’s changing image
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After being cut off from Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union funding at the end of April, the new Radio Laurier will launch on Jan.8, 2010. One of the most important pieces of information to focus on in the station’s relaunch is the “new.” In light of Wilfrid Laurier University Student Publications (WLUSP) taking ownership over…
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