What a weekend it was The small town of Elora was once again blown away by the talents and energies surrounding the ever-growing Riverfest. From the Rural Alberta Advantage’s raw vocals to Chromeo’s late-night, pop-infused rainshower extravaganza, the festival was an astounding success. Held at Bissell Park from August 19 […]
Arts & Culture
The Ontarion’s arts and culture articles cover the local artistic scene, including news, interviews, and reviews.
Year two of WayHome Music & Arts Festival
40,000 fans gathered together to experience a curated weekend of music, entertainment, and art Experiencing a nearly brand-new festival as an attendee is always an exciting experience, especially if the festival is in its sophomore year. You get the chance to see how the festival has improved from their inaugural […]
Marvonnay IV offers Guelph a casual wine tasting experience
Wine tasting is made accessible for twenty-somethings Marvonnay is a wine and cheese tasting social event created by University of Guelph alumnus Felix Aleobua. On August 6, 2016, the fourth event in this series entertained 70 patrons at Van Gogh’s Ear in Guelph. Marvonnay IV was sponsored by The Towne […]
Flatrock stops in Guelph to showcase debut indie-pop album
Vocalist Melissa Murphy talks inspiration, recording, and touring Hailing from Toronto, indie-pop band Flatrock recently released their debut album, titled The Hill. Filled with enchanting vocals and lush chords, the quartet packs a punch in the record. They embark on their nation-wide tour this month, with a stop at Guelph’s […]
The Pirate Festival weighs anchor at Marden Park
Keelhaul Productions presents pirate-themed event in Guelph The Pirate Festival celebrated its tenth year of swashbuckling fun, offering ordinary citizens a trip back in time for a weekend of treasure hunting and pillaging the Seven Seas. The festival was originally held in Fort York, then Milton’s Country Heritage Park, and this year […]
Muggles attend a magical book release for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Chapters Guelph brewed the perfect potion for fun On Sat, July 30, 2016—also known as the eve of Harry Potter’s birthday—countless muggles (that’s non-magical folk for you non-magical folk) gathered at the Stone Road Mall Chapters in Guelph to buy Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two. […]
Highlights of Hillside 2016
Independent talent shines at Guelph’s most famous festival The locally cherished Hillside Festival celebrated another year of music, community, and culture on what seemed like the hottest weekend of the summer. The heat, however, did not seem to faze many of the festival-goers, performers, or crew members. The lines for free […]
Toronto’s Field Trip festival brings more than music into the city
Field Trip entertains fans with music, art, and comedy in a two-day weekend festival Year after year, Field Trip is consistently my favourite festival to walk out of and this year was no different. The two-day weekend festival featured a wide array of acts such as The National, Robyn, Of […]
Femme Fatale Creations produces a new comedy web series
A queer-centric story about the horrors of modern dating Released on June 10, Good Freaky is a comedy web series that follows two friends—Kai and Tegan—as they sit in a coffee shop and swap dating horror stories. This Femme Fatale Creations series by feminist filmmaker and PhD, Melissa Sky, aims […]
Mayor Cam Guthrie performs one final show with his band
Fitness Club Fiasco disappeared faster than their cake Fitness Club Fiasco faded into the night after their second last show at DSTRCT on Fri, June 17, 2016. The band will have one final blowout in Toronto before they go their separate ways. Fitness Club Fiasco is a locally-based band with Guelph’s […]
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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.