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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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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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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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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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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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