Hamilton-based band Ellevator return to their hometown of Guelph On Friday, March 29, Ellevator and opening band, Basement Revolver, played to a welcoming crowd at the eBar. Ellevator played songs from their 2018 self-titled EP, as well as some new tracks from a potential upcoming full-length album. Before the show, […]
Author: Karen K. Tran
Canadian band Wintersleep discusses their relationship with the land in latest album
Loel Campbell reflects on the making of In The Land Of You know you’re doing something right as a band when you’ve been around for almost two decades. Nova Scotia-based Wintersleep have been refining their sound since the release of their debut self-titled album in 2003, and haven’t slowed down […]
Prof. Lawrence Hill to offer creative writing workshop to students and inmates together
Collaborative program will bring U of G class to Grand Valley Institution for Women Soon to be entering his fourth year of teaching creative writing at the University of Guelph, Prof. Lawrence Hill is currently readying a creative writing course that he will bring to the Grand Valley Institution for […]
U of G student starts valet service for students who can’t find parking
A solution for parking woes — sort of Have you ever rushed to campus after an infuriating commute that took 18 minutes even though Google Maps promised it would only take seven, been so stressed out because you’ve only got three minutes before you’re late for your class with a […]
Curtain Call Productions pulls off a win with their latest musical, Spelling Bee
Improv and audience interaction make this musical a unique experience each time Six spelling bee contenders, four oblivious audience participants, a team of tough love comfort counsellors, and a panel of wacky judges will welcome you to the pandemonium of the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at War Memorial […]
Mother Mother and Said the Whale play a double whammy of a rock show
Dance and Cry Tour visits Guelph Concert Theatre “If anyone is going through a hard time, we want to let you know that we’ve got your back tonight,” Ryan Guldemond of Mother Mother told the audience during the band’s set at the Guelph Concert Theatre. They proceeded to prove this […]
Arkells bring their Rally Cry Tour to Kitchener
Hamilton band prove that they’re the “People’s Champs” It’s rare that a Canadian musician becomes popular enough to embark on a cross-country arena tour, and even rarer when it’s an indie rock band. After over a decade in the making, the Arkells have solidified their place as one of the […]
Guelph Winter Pride hosts amateur drag night
Queer performers exhibit their talent Drag entertainers, poets, stand-up comedians, and queer performers took part in the amateur drag show held by Guelph Winter Pride at the Red Papaya on Thursday, Feb. 7. “It’s important to showcase drag as a form of expression — of representing yourself,” said Finn, in […]
Said the Whale draws inspiration from their home province for latest album
Tyler Bancroft talks songwriting for Cascadia “Time makes all things fall together,” Ben Worcester sings on the chorus of “Wake Up,” the opening track of Said the Whale’s sixth LP, Cascadia. It sets the tone for the rest of the album and is the most polished version of Said the […]
Five sex-themed shows and movies worth watching
The Ontarion’s staff picks Rachel Weitz (Sports & Health Editor) recommends Big Mouth Big Mouth is a Netflix original series created, produced, and written by comedian Nick Kroll, who also voices the protagonist and about 20 other characters. The show follows the lives of four 13-year-olds in middle school living […]
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