Print-on-demand publisher opens up shop in Guelph Reading can be a solitary activity – but a new addition to Guelph’s creative community is aiming to change that. Publication Studio, a print-on-demand publisher originally based in Portland, Oregon, has opened a new branch in Guelph, and held a launch party on […]
Arts & Culture
The Ontarion’s arts and culture articles cover the local artistic scene, including news, interviews, and reviews.
Free Motion Festival
“Long Take” looks at overlooked spaces
On a bright summer day, the trek across town to Boarding House Gallery on Dublin Street involved the typical scenery: red-brick houses, porches with peeling paint, pathways, and lush green lawns and leaves. These sights were similar to the subject matter presented in Jennifer Carvalho’s solo MFA thesis exhibition Long […]
TV review: Arrested Development
Season four back on track after six-year cancellation After being off the air for nearly a decade, Arrested Development has returned via Netflix with a hilarious fourth season. In the newest season, each episode addresses the story of a specific character since the show’s cancellation six years ago. The 15-episode […]
Curator tour of MSAC’s “XXXV” exhibition
Dawn Owen gives a talk and guided tour of the celebratory exhibition Macdonald Stewart Art Centre (MSAC) is celebrating their 35th anniversary with an exhibition labeled XXXV. This exhibit, which launched at the beginning of May, showcases artworks from MSAC’s permanent collections. Since their beginnings in 1978, the MSAC collection […]
Contemporary Dance Festival in Exhibition Park
Documentary Review: “The Manor”
Strip club doc looks at family dynamics If you’re looking for a film that delves into the inner workings of the strip club business in Guelph, you better look somewhere else. Of course, “inner workings” is up for the interpretation of the viewer. This film is not a history of […]
MSAC explores 35 years
XXXV exhibit features artwork from permanent collection Photo by Wendy Shepherd Macdonald Stewart Art Centre is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year, and the recently launched XXXV exhibit delves into the galleries’ permanent collection, presenting a varied display of artwork that fills all six sections of the gallery. It includes […]
To be a Guelphite
Weekly historic walking tours explore landmarks that have shaped Guelph culture Every city has its history and stories; some may even have a strong, definite culture. Guelph has culture that can never be denied. However, unlike many university-towns, Guelph culture envelopes, not excludes, the University. Studying at the University of […]
Queer pride takes centre stage at Cabaret event
Eclectic entertainment at eBar Queer Cabaret was just one of many events planned to celebrate Guelph Pride Week 2013. On May 10, eBar featured a night of queer performances, ranging from burlesque dancers, drag queens and kings, performance poets and musicians. The event was presented by Guelph Spoken Word. The […]
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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.