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Independent fiction takes the stage at Starlight
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Coach House Books, ECW Press and Indie Press collaborated their efforts to put together a night of indie fiction and poetry at the Starlight Lounge in Waterloo on Monday night. It was a demonstration of the Canadian literary arts through a collection of writings from six authors, each with their own reading styles. This event…
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In Review: Fall Releases
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The Social Network Directed by: David Fincher Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake Release Date: October 1 4 out of 4 stars Fine scriptwriting, keen directing and some stellar performances make The Social Network more than simply “a movie about Facebook”. Fincher’s film quite effectively portrays the banal journey of a bored Harvard student…
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Remembering John Lennon
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Remembering John Lennon is not an easy task. For starters, he’s one of the most iconic musicians of all time. Then there’s the fact that many of the people celebrating his life are multiple generations removed from the ex-Beatle’s lifetime. The sheer impact that Lennon has had on fans, the music industry and the peace…
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Reinventing the Braveheart myth
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Last week historical fiction writer Jack Whyte was in Waterloo for an in-store event at Words Worth Books promoting and signing copies of his latest novel The Forest Laird. Originally from Scotland, Whyte is a renowned writer, singer, actor, musician and entertainer. Educated in France and England, Whyte was high school English teacher before moving…
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Danny Michel’s hometown return
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“It’s good to be home,” remarked Danny Michel to an admiring crowd during his concert last Thursday. Michel, Kitchener-Waterloo’s own Juno-nominated singer-songwriter, played at Starlight with his Sunset Sea Band on Wednesday and Thursday of last week to promote his eighth record, Sunset Sea, which was released on Canada Day this year. Michel played several…
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Forest City Lovers entertain small but satisfied crowd
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Last Saturday, the Forest City Lovers filled the old Grist Mill with their worm folk vibes. It was a very different setting from traditional local shows, mostly due to the absence of a bar. The audience of about 50 all sat attentively on the floor, enjoying the three act show, which commenced at about 7:30.…
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Re-interpreting old technology
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The Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery’s latest installation Science Fiction Science Fair uses outdated electronic equipment to evoke a sense of nostalgia for the science fiction of the 1970s. Created by Denton Fredrickson, Robyn Moody and Brian McKenna and curated by Corinna Ghaznavi, the unusual exhibit has been on display at the KWAG since Sept. 17. KWAG’s…
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Alan Cross and the music revolution
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Canadian radio icon and music aficionado Alan Cross captivated the crowd in Arts 1E1 on Friday night. Best known as the host of radio show The Ongoing History of New Music, Cross was the main attraction on the opening night of the Ontario and Quebec Regional Canadian University Press Conference (ORCUPbeq), hosted by Laurier. Throughout…
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Festival sparks community’s interest
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The first annual Spark in the Park Music Festival was held this past Saturday, providing an active and engaging opportunity for young people in the community to come together. Held in Waterloo Park, the festival was an all day event showcasing Canadian musicians, while encouraging environmental stewardship, sustainability and social justice. Sponsored by radio station…
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Peter Katz plays Maxwell’s
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This past Wednesday, singer/songwriter Peter Katz visited Maxwell’s Music House where he captivated the audience with his intriguing lyrics, catchy guitar tunes and soaring vocals. “Waterloo has always been a very friendly place for me,” Katz stated as his reason for choosing Maxwell’s as the place to try out some new songs. Katz debuted a…
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