Category: Arts & Culture
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Documentary recommendations to binge
We’re now in that post-Halloween, pre-holidays slump, so if you’re anything like me, you’re looking for a Netflix binge to wash away that pre-winter boredom. Here are a couple documentary recommendations for you…
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Ali Hassan’s “Muslim, Interrupted” and comedy in the time of Trump
Ali Hassan is a Canadian comedian, and is taking his solo show “Muslim, Interrupted” around the country. The show was performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2016, and now Canadian audiences can see Ali discuss his experiences. The…
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Brantford art collective to host festival
An event known as ZZZWKND, held by Brantford art collective ZZZBTFD, will run September 22nd to September 25th. The show will feature over 30 unique bands and artists, and will take place at and around The Creamery Pub and Eatery in Brantford. ZZZBTFD is an…
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Fall season television premieres begin
What to watch in October 2017 Television’s summer hiatus is over – fall season shows return in the next few months. Here are a few that are returning this season. SEPTEMBER 21 Gotham (on…
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Laurier Stedman prize for writing launched
The Laurier Stedman prize was launched September 18 at Laurier Brantford’s Research and Academic Centre. The launch began at 2pm and featured speeches from president and vice-chancellor of Laurier, Deborah MacLatchy, as well as Laurier…
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A day on the Grand for music and art
On September 9th, Brantford will see a brand-new art and music event on the Grand River. “Day on the Grand” is a large artistic and musical festival taking place on and around the Grand River. The event will…
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Discover the culture in your backyard
This year will mark Culture Days’ eighth year in Brantford. The annual weekend will take place September 29th to October 1st and will feature free events and activities in the city. Culture Days, first…
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Brantford on the silver screen
Locations all over Brantford, Ont. have been used as film sets for over forty years. With historic buildings mixed into the landscape all over the city and architecture ranging from turn-of-the-century…
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13 Reasons Why you shouldn’t: Mental health
By this time, I’m sure everyone has heard of 13 Reasons Why, the hotly-debated Netflix show that centres around a young woman who commits suicide after being bullied, and sexually assaulted. Whether this show is sparking a conversation about…
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New games unveiled at E3 gaming conference
June 13 to 15 marked the twenty-third annual Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles. E3, the biggest gaming premier event of the year, allows game publishers to announce and feature upcoming games and gaming merchandise. This year, Nintendo made a splash with a new trailer…
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Georgia O’Keefe at the AGO
The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) is hosting an exhibition on Georgia O’Keeffe and her life. The exhibit will show more than 80 works of her art, as well as photographs from…
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Villainy and Paradise Lost in Alien: Covenant
[alert type=white ](Major spoilers for Alien: Covenant ahead)[/alert] Alien: Covenant is the most recent installation of one of the most fleshed-out franchises in modern film. Since moving on from the Aliens’ world…
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Art Battle comes to Brantford
June 22 was the first Brantford Art Battle, taking place at the Rope Factory Event Hall on Sherwood Drive. The competitive painting event featured twelve artists creating paintings to be voted for…
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Clerks: Devlin’s Advocate
Brantford’s downtown is home to a wide variety of shops and small businesses. These businesses define Brantford, but what defines the businesses? This is the inspiration behind “Clerks”; getting to know those…
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Frozen feet and frozen treats
Despite winter storms last week, it’s business as usual at Dairee Delite. In subzero temperatures and in the middle of a snow storm, loyal customers headed to Dairee Delite on St. Paul…
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Binge eating at Lonnie’s
If you are looking into trying competitive eating, start by eating the Lonnie’s Drunk Junk in one sitting. Lonnie’s On Market, one of the two greasy spoons in downtown Brantford, has an…
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Clerks: Burrito Brothers
Brantford’s downtown is home to a wide variety of shops and small businesses. These businesses define Brantford, but what defines the businesses? This is the inspiration behind “Clerks”; getting to know those…
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The Yellow Brick Wall aims to spark discussion
On March 6, 2017 Heather Vollans, a Australian artist living in Brantford, unveiled her “Copper Mine” exhibit at the Yellow Brick Wall. The exhibit features 20 different pieces of art which is…
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Spring into outdoor activities
Ideas are hard to come by when the weather outside changes faster than the decision for best picture at the Oscars. At least it is safe to say that we are gradually…
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Clerks: Starving Artist Gallery Cafe
Brantford’s downtown is home to a wide variety of shops and small businesses. These businesses define Brantford, but what defines the businesses? This is the inspiration behind “Clerks”; getting to know those…
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Please play again
February started as it usually does, with a gust of cold Canadian wind and Tim Hortons’ incredibly popular Roll Up the Rim promotion. Laurier students started buying hot drinks and sharing their…
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Upcoming Netflix releases
Netflix is an online streaming service carries a large variety of TV shows, documentaries, and other forms of visual media. This year will be exciting for people who use this service due…
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The Roundhouse Winter Craft Beer Fest 2017
With 43 brewers, an 80s ski theme, and free roasted marshmallows, hordes of beer lovers took the Roundhouse Park by storm on Saturday, Feb. 11. The winter cold failed to keep droves…
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Clerks: Love Shop
Brantford’s downtown is home to a wide variety of shops and small businesses. These businesses define Brantford, but what defines the businesses? This is the inspiration behind “Clerks”; getting to know those…
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Emergency sex playlist
Whether it’s during Netflix and chill, or coming home after a successful date, we all know that steamy moment that transitions from a teen rated make-out to a run, no, sprint to…
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How to get your very own anime boyfriend
Mystic Messenger is a South Korean visual novel aimed at female players. It puts players in the role of a single woman who you name, making her your avatar. The interface is…
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Cold pizza and warm beer: Chuck E. Cheese at 21
Visiting the restaurant where “kids can be kids” as an adult is not as awkward as you might think. It might be safe to assume just about every kid that grew up…
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Clerks: The Crew
Brantford’s downtown is home to a wide variety of shops and small businesses. These businesses define Brantford, but what defines the businesses? This is the inspiration behind “Clerks”; getting to know those…
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Please stop discrediting the artists
There’s a misconception in our culture around art and artists that needs to be addressed. It’s become quite popular to make fun of liberal arts degrees and people who go to school…
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Reminding Laurier that Africa is not a country
On Jan. 19, Student Opportunity for Unity and Leadership (SOUL), Laurier’s African and Caribbean community hosted their event, ‘Africa is not a country’ in the RCW lobby. This was their first event…
