Christina Kingsbury and Garth Laidlaw to receive funding The Guelph Arts Council has awarded two local artists, Christina Kingsbury and Garth Laidlaw, the Jane Graham Memorial Award this year. Since 2006, the Jane Graham Memorial Award has fostered creativity and artistic development for local artists. Artists throughout Guelph applied to […]
Arts & Culture
The Ontarion’s arts and culture articles cover the local artistic scene, including news, interviews, and reviews.
Erie sounds from Lowlands
Guelph-based folk band throws album release party at eBar People rush to the bar to grab a round before finding a seat, scraping their pockets for loose change. Glasses clink in the low light of the eBar as patrons settle into their seats, chatting with friends. First-timers look and point […]
The Weekly Scene: Moana (2016)
3.5 stories-of-progress-and-voyage out of 4 In my review for Disney’s 2013 blockbuster-mega-hit Frozen, I gushed over the many liberties the creative team took with the traditional Disney Princess formula. I spoke highly of the film’s self-aware nature, and the knowing winks at older properties written for audiences from a different […]
Album of the Week
Lady Gaga’s newest album Joanne, released in October of this year, has a surprising and much-welcomed new sound. The pop sensation, usually known for her absurd outfits and upbeat sound, has taken a very serene approach to her new album, named for her late aunt. Songs such as the titular […]
Between the Sheets: Prophetic satire in The Best Laid Plans
3.5 stars out of 4 One of the best things about novels is their ability to remain relevant even as the world evolves around them. The Best Laid Plans by Terry Fallis, published in 2008, is more relevant now than it has probably ever been. The novel tells the story […]
A celebration in honour of Guelph’s favourite comedy spot
The Making-Box turns three The Making-Box, Guelph’s premiere comedy and improvisation group, celebrated its third birthday on Nov. 25. Instead of cake, they celebrated with what they do best: an evening of song and laughter. As people streamed in, they were greeted with lights and music. The room buzzed with […]
U of G professor connects the Bard with the Royal City
Shakespearean coincidences and Guelph’s expertise University of Guelph professor Daniel Fischlin gave a lecture on Guelph’s connections to Shakespeare on Nov. 14 at the local library. The talk drew on Fischlin’s involvement in the latest release of the Shakespeare Made in Canada series: Macbeth. Along with notable playwright and fellow […]
Using Netflix to learn new languages and dialects
A personal preference for subtitles Netflix has become a huge part of our everyday lives—Netflix and Chill being a very popular idiom—and a great way to unwind after a long day of lectures, tests, assignments, and jobs. Aside from its endless entertainment factors, Netflix also provides an opportunity to learn […]
U of G hosts celebrated book publisher and editor, Iris Tupholme
Discussing disappointments, the status of literature, and the physical book Acclaimed author and creative writing professor at University of Guelph, Lawrence Hill, introduced his editor and publisher Iris Tupholme at a book publishing event held at McLaughlin Library on Nov. 16. Hill has been working with Tupholme since his second […]
Student-run print show offers variety of art prints for purchase
Print-making students get opportunity to talk shop and sell their work It’s been a busy weekend for University of Guelph’s studio art majors. In concurrence with Fair November happening in the University Centre over the weekend, Zavitz Hall hosted its annual student print sale. This student showcase event happens twice […]
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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.