Self-described as “Guelph’s portal for adventure new sounds,” Silence is a hub for experimental and improvised sound art in the community. Events include musical acts, a monthly concert series, the occasional improvisation session, handmade music nights, and other unique and interesting workshops. The Ontarion spoke with Ben Grossman, founder of […]
Arts & Culture
The Ontarion’s arts and culture articles cover the local artistic scene, including news, interviews, and reviews.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
RCMPI production a success From Nov. 20 to 24 at the River Run Centre, Royal City Musical Productions Inc. (RCMPI) presented its version of the classic musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat by Andrew Lloyd Webber, with music by Tim Rice. This was the first Webber and Rice musical […]
The Strumbellas
A performance which provided the audience with a stompin’ good time The 2013 Juno-nominated folk-rock band, The Strumbellas, headlined a show at eBar in Guelph on Nov. 21 and provided the audience with exactly what they were looking for – an evening filled with dancing and interactive musical enjoyment. The […]
Said the Whale and Shad LIVE
Said the Whale and the Kopecky Family Band Friends of the road breaking into new territories Michael Long It’s always interesting when the opening act gives as good a performance – if not a better one – than the headliner. Those who attend a show solely for the main act […]
Jam Space: Musings on Sound and Culture
Is hip-hop taking back the concept album? Well, it seems like the concept album has come full circle. Where the 70s left off with dark, masterful opuses like Dark Side of the Moon and Ziggy Stardust, the 90s riffed teen angst and globalized anxieties in albums like Smashing Pumpkins’ Mellon […]
Grassroots + Arts + Guelph: GAIN Music
For those who don’t know, GAIN is actually a clever acronym for “Guelph and Area Independent and New music.” Not only do they promote, book and manage bands, they also work to give back to the Guelph live music scene. Their main goal, as stated on their website, is to […]
David Tennant is Richard II
Live-streamed production brings the stage into the digital age On Nov. 13 at 7 p.m., The Royal Shakespeare Company, one of the world’s best-known theatre companies, broadcast a live staging of Richard II directed by Gregory Doran, starring David Tennant in the title role. Though the Royal Shakespeare Theatre is […]
Iris Turcott Guest Lecture
Theatre, art, and political correctness It’s not difficult to visualize acclaimed Canadian dramaturge Iris Turcott. She’s exuberant and inquisitive, curious and insightful, and almost telepathically observant. Turcott’s Nov. 18 guest lecture at Massey Hall touched on topics surrounding censorship, artists and their art, and the flawed notion of political correctness. […]
Simply Authentic
The diary of a local foodie The city of Guelph is filled with many local food venders, quaint family-run marts and butcher shops, and of course, the centralized Guelph Farmer’s Market. Living in Guelph offers a multitude of different styles of cuisine at your fingertips to try, and there is […]
Guelph Festival of Moving Media
Q & A with Carolyn Meili. Emily Jones From Nov. 7 to 10, the Festival of Moving Media (FOMM) showcased specifically chosen documentaries at selected small venues throughout the city. Throughout the year Guelph houses many artistic festivals, and FOMM was able to highlight the art form of documentary cinema […]
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The Ontarion publishes independent, student-produced news, opinion, and commentary for University of Guelph students so that they can make informed decisions in their lives. To do this, The Ontarion provides learning opportunities and training in journalism, media production, leadership, board governance, and other aspects of nonprofit news.
The Ontarion is the University of Guelph’s independent student newspaper. It began in 1951 as part of the Ontario Agricultural College and then began to represent the entire University of Guelph once it amalgamated in 1964. The Ontarion incorporated in May 1970 as The Ontarion, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation registered with the province of Ontario.