PS Guelph states on their website that “every book is lovingly made by hand,” and claim to be “more like a bakery than a traditional bookstore,” because they “bake [their] books fresh daily.” They aren’t simply a hub to print books on demand – they also strive to form new […]
Arts & Culture
The Ontarion’s arts and culture articles cover the local artistic scene, including news, interviews, and reviews.
Red Brick Café Showcases Sona Mincoff
The Red Brick Café in downtown Guelph began showcasing paintings by Canadian artist, Sona Mincoff, on Friday, Nov. 29. What initially began as an interview quickly became a conversation with the artist whose work with oil and pastels has been featured in galleries across Canada. Joined by friends Jennifer O’Brien, […]
Jam Space: Musings on Sound and Culture
Five great albums to listen to when you’re sick We all know that cold season is in full swing – our Instagrams and Facebooks won’t let us forget. That being said, why not engage in some therapeutic listening with this slew of albums, old and recent? I’ve always felt that […]
GAIN Music at Van Gogh’s Ear
The Namedroppers, Greg McEvoy, Friday Night Trend, and Poor Young Things Van Gogh’s ear hosted a handful of rock bands on Saturday, Nov. 30, the night’s opener being Guelph’s rising post-punk band, The Namedroppers. The sets to follow – Greg McEvoy, Friday Night Trend, and Poor Young Things – treated […]
Margaret Atwood: MaddAddam
Dystopian feminism? Renowned Canadian author, Margaret Atwood, spoke to an at-capacity crowd inside War Memorial Hall on Wednesday Nov. 27. As part of a unique collaborative effort between the College of Arts, the Bookshelf, and the Café Philosophique Lecture Series, the University of Guelph presented the literary icon. Catherine Bush, […]
Simply Authentic: Diary of a Local Foodie
Delicious chicken pasta The key to making a delicious meal is starting with fresh and whole ingredients. Last Saturday’s visit to the Guelph Farmer’s Market led to buying a lot of fresh produce, followed by a quick trip to a local grocery store to grab some ingredients that give that […]
Grassroots + Art + Guelph: Ed Video
Initiated in 1975 by a group of recent grads from the University of Guelph, Ed Video started their project in the hopes to enable the creation and exhibition of independent media art in Guelph. “Ed Video,” short for “Educational Video,” was established as Guelph’s only Artist Run Centre, and 37 […]
Photographers Deliver Talk at Guelph Civic Museum
An afternoon with Doug England and Alan Norsworthy The Guelph Photographer’s Guild (The Guild) was established in 2009 by a group of local artists with a shared interest in photography. Today, The Guild is comprised of 14 permanent members who meet twice a month at the Dublin St. Church to […]
A to Zavitz
Too much stuff in one room Too Much Stuff in One Room ran from Nov. 18 to 22 in Zavitz Gallery. The exhibit featured the work of eleven artists in third and fourth year sculpture courses at the University of Guelph. I wandered through the gallery with my friend, Ara […]
Postcommodity: A Trans-Disciplinary Arts Collective
Watch this space As part of the Big Ideas in Art & Culture Lecture Series on Friday night, a brilliantly articulated trans-disciplinary art collective called Postcommodity presented in downtown Guelph. The night happened in association with Musagetes, the Contemporary Art Forum Kitchener and Area (CAFKA), and Postcommodity; the quartet from […]
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