Arts
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The Turret Lights up
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Lights lives in a world of her own – a world where she is constantly discovering new lands, seeking new experiences and battling to find her way. The quirky 23-year-old from Timmins performed at the Turret on Nov. 25 and was received by a crowd of adoring fans. The environment she created on stage simulated…
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If I didn’t love it, I wouldn’t do it
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Canadian hip-hop icon Kardinal Offishall played a well-attended set at the Turret last week, and it got loud. The floor shook beneath the feet of a mass of fans, who had their hands in the air more often than not. Opening acts included K-W rap outfit The Get By and the Team Canada DJs duo.…
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Combining art and meditation
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This past weekend, the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery hosted a unique event exploring the connection between art and meditation. The practice of yoga has different applications for everyone. For some, it is a way to improve one’s flexibility and physical well-being, to help achieve a toned body, reduce stress and acquire better posture. Others take the…
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Starlight hosts impressive indie showcase
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This past Saturday, the Starlight Lounge wrapped up their Indie Band Festival after three nights of showcasing talented independent artists from across Ontario. The New Music Society (NUMUS) is one of Waterloo’s cultural institutions that helped bring together some of the most innovative and challenging musicians from Waterloo and Ontario. The NUMUS mandate is to…
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Action replaced by wizard angst
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Like any die-hard fan of the Harry Potter franchise, I’ve counted down, lined up and dressed up for the midnight screenings of the previous six films. I’ve also been severely disappointed with the onscreen adaptations of most of them. I’ll admit that the last few instalments have been visually impressive and delivered entertaining action scenes.…
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Film series sheds light on oil industry
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This past Thursday, Cinema Politica hosted their last screening of the semester. The latest installment featured H2Oil, a documentary exposing the severe health and environmental effects resulting from the extraction of crude from the Alberta tar sands. “We’re really thrilled, I don’t think we expected such a great turnout consistently throughout the whole term,” said…
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Jason Collett shines solo at Starlight (Nov. 10)
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With Starlight’s intimate seating arrangement and two of Canada’s best singer-songwriters on the bill, Wednesday night promised to deliver a fantastic folk show. And deliver it did. The night started with Canadian folk singer Al Tuck’s endearing performance. Jason Collett claims that, “Hands down, he’s the greatest songwriter of my generation, an opinion shared by…
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Will Currie & the Country French at Wilf’s (Nov. 13)
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This past Saturday night, Wilf’s played host to some great talent, showcasing music from Jean-Paul Maurice and Laurier graduates Will Currie and the Country French. Maurice took to the stage first for an acoustic performance. Maurice’s acoustic pop-rock sound filled the room and displayed his impressive vocals and whistling. His alluring ballads manage to tell…
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Royal Wood at Starlight (Nov. 9)
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iTunes songwriter of the year Royal Wood played at Starlight last week during the second month of a tour promoting his new record The Waiting. Wood primarily performs in larger theatres these days due to his recent successes, so it was a rare pleasure to see the artist play a small club venue. Toronto based…
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And with that, I’m done with Glee
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From the moment that I clicked on the first promo trailer, I was in love. I sat and watched it a dozen times over, in total awe of how this little show called Glee looked more spectacular than almost any other show on TV. After giving us a sneak preview of the pilot episode, I…
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