Arts
OWEN PALLETT TALKS ART AND COMMUNITY
“Lamenting the lack of an art scene is missing the point,” Pallett tells TCE.
Film Review: HAIDA GWAII ON THE BIG SCREEN
Canadian documentary looks closely at the people, land, and history of Haida Gwaii. The island, known to many by its prior colonial name, the Queen Charlotte Islands, is 160 kilometres off the coast of British Columbia. The film presents Haida Gwaii as a microcosm of how the world could be.
Web Sneak Peek: Owen Pallet Interview
TCE sat down for a long conversation with Owen Pallett this month, in anticipation of his show, tonight, November 29, at the Starlight Social Club. Pallett shared about the intersection of community, identity, and art, among other things. Here's an excerpt of that interview.
The Berlin: A “Kitchener” Restaurant in the Making
Downtown Kitchener will soon be home to a new restaurant at 45 King Street West. The Berlin, slated to open late November, is co-owned by Head Chef Jonathan Gushue and General Manager Ryan Lloyd-Craig. The two are currently hard at work transforming the space, which formerly housed Peter Martin’s The 41 Gastro Pub. Their vision is for a simple, laid-back restaurant that focuses on sustainability and the basics of cooking.
A Grand Orgy
"How to Plan an Orgy in a Small Town" is more than a provocative title, and viewers will be drawn, delightfully, into Jeremy LaLonde’s latest indie film. The story delves deep into what happens behind closed doors in a close-minded town, and questions society’s treatment of sexual empowerment.
NIGHT\MOVES
Night\Shift makes it clear that no amount of cold, rain or costume parties to attend will stop our community from keeping downtown vibrant.
On Maker: The Film, and The Culture
Viewing this film is a bit like opening up a scattershot family photo album jammed full with scads of cousins, nieces and nephews; it may not always clear how all these snapshots are related, but getting to know each one is an enjoyable moment in itself.
Tech Makes Big Impact on the Stage
Elizabeth McFaul CONTRIBUTOR Different technologies have shaped Kitchener-Waterloo’s landscape in different ways, from Iroquoian farming practices to roundabouts...
Throw-way-back Thanksgiving Photo: Welcoming Refugees from Russia, 1924
Following the Russian revolutions starting in 1917, many Mennonites were caught between passionate peasant movements, and violent national...
Don’t Commodify Art, Candidates Told
Art is not a commodity. That was the message leaders in the local arts community had for the 10 Waterloo Region MP candidates in attendance at THEMUSEUM’s event A Cultural Exchange 5.0.