Arts
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K’naan plays at CIGI
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Rapper K’naan is known to the public for his diverse talents. The Somalia born Keinan Abdi Warsame is a musician, instrumentalist, lyrical poet and dedicated political activist. On the afternoon of Sept. 16 at the opening of the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) campus in uptown Waterloo, he was introduced by Research In Motion…
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Arcade Fire secure $30,000 Polaris Prize
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TORONTO (CUP) — If they somehow didn’t have the indie cred before, one of this year’s most successful bands has certainly solidified their top standing in the Canadian music world now. Montreal’s Arcade Fire was announced as the winners of the 2011 Polaris Music Prize at the annual gala held at the Masonic Temple in…
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Rapper Classified rocks the Turret
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During the Sept. 6 on-campus celebration, one of the many musical acts performing was Canadian rap sensation Classified. Performing to a packed house at the Turret, Classified brought his exciting blend of moody urban rock and aggressive hip-hop beats to Laurier for the second time in several years. “It’s great to be back,” Classified told…
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Radio Laurier spotlight: New York Fashion Week
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Celebrities and fashion moguls from all reaches of the globe are congregating in New York City from Sept. 8-15 for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. Fashion Week showcases Spring 2012 trends at the Lincoln Centre and various other locations around Manhattan. The impressive list of designers has drawn A-list crowds including U2’s Bono, actress Rachel Bilson and…
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A-listers flock to Toronto for TIFF
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The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is the epicentre of Hollywood’s culture in Canada, with a reputation for educating and broadening audiences, while “adding the cultural richness of Canada.” Each September, the general public, along with celebrated movie stars and celebrities of all kinds, flock to downtown Toronto to take part in the festival. With…
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A guide to arts events in Waterloo
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As the twelfth of September gradually travels closer across our calendars, we are reminded of the beginning of a new academic year. We are also reminded of midterms, essays, seminars, final exams, work and anything else that makes our lives so hectic. Students do get stressed often, and exploring the wonder that is the arts…
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The Good, The Bad, The Ugly: A retrospective look at the summer in film
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The summer movie season has officially subsided and it’s hard to tell whether it was a successful one. We were given more sequels than we could count, a handful of Superhero flicks and an array of animated darlings from the big studios, yet both critically and financially, the summer faltered within mediocrity. So, in order…
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Saskatoon rockers grace cover of Rolling Stone
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The Sheepdogs have had one hell of a year. Since the release of The Sheepdogs’ debut album, Trying To Grow, in 2007, the group has released four studio albums without attracting much attention from the media. The visibility of the band on the music scene has exploded in recent months, reaching its height when the…
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Eden Mills Writer’s Festival showcases diversity of talent
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Local authors gathered at eBar in Guelph, Ont. to present the diverse styles of their latest literary works on Aug. 23 as a preview to the Eden Mills Writers’ Festival scheduled for Sept. 15 to 18. Waterloo cartoonist and author Scott Chantler took the stage first to read, or rather present, his less conventional book.…
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Matt Costa charms Starlight crowd
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unchy acoustic guitar chords are what define Matt Costa’s musical style. The songwriter’s discography boasts hit songs such as “Sunshine” and “Oh Mr. Pitiful”, which were featured in the 2009 film I Love You, Man starring Paul Rudd. Matt Costa’s live show on Aug. 25 at the Starlight Lounge in Waterloo revealed to many a…
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