The demon barber of Fleet Street comes to Guelph Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street comes to Guelph this week as Curtain Call Productions’ (CCP) annual winter show. With a cast and crew of over 40 students, this production of Sweeney Todd is directed by Helen Victoria Toner, […]
Arts & Culture
The Ontarion’s arts and culture articles cover the local artistic scene, including news, interviews, and reviews.
Debut EP encompasses Saya’s talents, but sometimes lacks flavour
Toronto singer’s Chills & Thrills has ups and downs Toronto musician Saya’s debut EP Chills & Thrills is a glimpse at the city’s contribution to the contemporary pop scene, mixing elements of early 2000s R&B with smooth, lofty vibes. Released near the end of January, the EP has been accompanied by […]
New show displays Felice Koenig’s quiet yet vibrant artistic exploration
More Please runs at Renann Isaacs Contemporary Art until April On March 3, Renann Isaacs Contemporary Art held its opening reception for Felice Koenig’s More Please exhibition, including work from the past few years that Koenig describes as a “meditation on obsessive gesture.” Koenig’s art uses layers of acrylic paint, […]
StoneHammer Brewing hosts comedy show for Women’s Day
Comedy and beer make for a funny pairing On Thursday, March 8, in honour of International Women’s Day, StoneHammer Brewing hosted Laughs & Draughts, a comedy show with an all-female lineup at their brewery in Guelph. Roughly 50 people attended, and all door proceeds from the event were donated to Guelph-Wellington Women […]
Pieces of Me: Games
Life is like a series of games We are the pawns of a self-made society We default to the greater cause We choose truth We choose dare Required to obey rules To play fair There will be winners As there will be losers There will be risk-takers And team players […]
Badass women making waves in Guelph
In honour of International Women’s Day, and in no particular order, here are seven women (or groups of women) who stand out for their contribution to local arts and culture. [media-credit name=”Photo Courtesy of Marva Wisdom” align=”alignnone” width=”1020″] Marva Wisdom — Preposterously prolific as a community organizer, Wisdom is the […]
The Ontarion guide to GAIN Music and Arts Fest
Eight acts you can’t afford to miss at GAIN Music’s eighth annual festival This week, GAIN Music’s eighth annual music and arts festival takes place across two nights and a bevy of venues in downtown Guelph. GAIN Music and Arts Festival is unique among Guelph festivals for the focus it puts […]
Fresh off U.S. tour, Weaves reminds Guelph that they’re the best
Toronto band demonstrates mastery of the stage Weaves makes stupidly fun music, and they know it. Just look at guitarist Morgan Waters and bassist Zach Bines scrunching up their faces as they dig into goofy hook after hook. Just look at the slight smile barely sneaking across singer Jasmyn Burke’s […]
I don’t give a crap about the Oscars
And I think that’s a good thing Sometimes, seemingly overnight, something you once cherished loses all its significance. Once, for instance, weekends meant video-game marathons. Now, I get bored after a couple rounds of Smash Bros. Similarly, plunking down to watch the Oscars used to be a treasured tradition. Nowadays, […]
Guelph alumna plays GAIN Fest with band Goodnight, Sunrise
Vanessa Vakharia on how Guelph’s scene inspired her love of music This week, GAIN Fest will bring many bands from across Canada’s provinces and territories to downtown Guelph. For some of those bands, like Goodnight, Sunrise, that trip will be a homecoming. Singer Vanessa Vakharia studied at U of G […]
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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.