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THEMUSEUM Rolling Stones exhibit set for November, regional council defers funding request
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This fall, THEMUSEUM will be hosting “Unzipped”, The Rolling Stones’ exhibit featuring artifacts, memorabilia, original artwork and more, from the iconic rock band. “The show kind of chronicles the almost 60 years of The Rolling Stones and it looks at their influence on not just music, but on fashion, and on film and how they…
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Bleeding for your art: FLOW exhibit uses menstruation for creative expression
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On Mar. 6, THEMUSEUM will be unveiling a new art exhibition that intends to encourage an open conversation about menstruation and foster acceptance for a natural bodily function that’s been historically viewed negatively. The project, “FLOW: The Menstruation Exhibit,” will showcase a collection of art installations which display the experience of periods through a variety…
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THEMUSEUM celebrates 15 years in KW with multiple events honouring diversity and culture
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On Saturday, Sept. 29, THEMUSEUM hosted a celebration in honour of their fifteenth anniversary which featured special announcements, interactive exhibits and of course, birthday cake. After 15 years in Downtown Kitchener, the now well-known hub for arts and culture has big plans for the upcoming months and even years to come. David Marskell, CEO of…
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BMO offers Themuseum $1 million for renovations
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Early this week, BMO announced’s their intent to offer Themuseum a game-changing donation of $1 million. The donation comes in two parts, the first being the monetary fund to revitalize and transform Themuseum. The second comes in the form of the sale of the BMO building found right next to Themuseum’s location in downtown Kitchener.…
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#MeTooIsn’tEnough sparks discussion surrounding gender equity
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On Nov. 6, 2017 THEMUSEUM hosted a public dialogue surrounding gender equality in the Waterloo Region called #METOOISNTENOUGH: A part of the Model Citizens Dialogues. The dialogue, moderated by Julie Barker-Merz, board director at THEMUSEUM, was inspired by the #MeToo hashtag which recently surfaced on various social media channels. “I felt there was an opportunity…
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Episode Two of The Cordcast, Sept. 13 – Season One
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Greetings Golden Hawks, welcome to the second edition of The Cord’s podcast. In this episode News Director, Safina Husein and Web Director, Garrison Oosterhof rehash O-week, talk religion and our favourite books. This is all brought to you by your talented host, Karlis Wilde.
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Comparing popular burrito places around Laurier
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Ever since arriving at university, I have fallen in love with the epic creation that is the burrito. So, when my girlfriend – who happens to be an editor at The Cord – suggested I try and find the best one in Waterloo, I didn’t just agree – I enthusiastically took it on as a…
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Giant Canadian flag vandalized at Themuseum in Kitchener
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A giant Canadian flag located the building of Themuseum, located in downtown Kitchener, was vandalized on Canada Day after an unknown individual climbed on top of the building and poured black paint or ink over the face of the flag. According to David Marskell, the CEO of Themuseum, black paint or ink was dropped over…
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Province enhances culture to celebrate 150 years
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Ontario’s 150th anniversary will be celebrated through investments made by the provincial government to cultural programs and infrastructure within the Kitchener area. Under the Ontario150 Community Celebration program, MPP Kitchener-Centre Daiene Vernile announced that four cultural events will receive funding. The Coalition of Muslim Women of K-W will receive $10,000 to create an art exhibit…
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THEMUSEUM’s Mac & Cheese Festival brings out K-W’s finest
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On a cold, stormy night in downtown Kitchener, a mac and cheese festival seemed like the perfect place to take refuge. Despite a sour event last year, THEMUSEUM’s Mac & Cheese Festival returned for a second year to dispel all doubts. The layout was set up similar to Taco Fest, a very successful event also…
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