Tag: Arts
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Lessons from a lifetime
A 99-year-old woman’s resilient outlook on life 99-year-old Florence O’Connell is a true representation of resilience and a love for humanity, which she attributes to her hometown. “I just love Brantford,” O’Connell…
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You said eating healthy was too expensive… The lie detector test determined… That was a lie
The idea that it’s hard to eat healthy for cheap is a bit of a lie; “a bit” being the key words. Moving out is always a bit of a reality shock…
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The future continues to look bright for Sanderson Centre
The Sanderson Centre, Brantford’s performing arts theatre, recently celebrated its 95th anniversary. The theatre originally opened in December 1919, as a vaudeville and silent movie house. The building was purchased by the City of…
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An evening of not-so glamour and glitz at TIFF
I’m not exactly sure what I was hoping for as I walked up the subway steps towards the Scotia Bank Theatre on Richmond St. for the 36th annual Toronto International Film Festival,…
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Sounds Good: Wilfrid Laurier University edition
Throughout the past couple of years, Wilfrid Laurier University has had some amazing Canadian musicians perform on both Waterloo and Brantford campuses. Back in 2009, Juno-winning, platinum-awarded, indie rock band Metric headlined…
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Brantford Performing Arts launch season
Families in Brantford gathered at Lynden Park Mall on September 25, to watch as various local performing arts groups entertained shoppers with both song and theatre. The event, created as a fun…
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Jazzfest brings out musicians from all walks of life
Just over a week ago, the city of Brantford was alive with the sound of music- more specifically, the sound of jazz music. From September 16 to 18, downtown Brantford was home…
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Marilla Wex stands up as Brantford’s Rising Star
“When he said that I was the winner, I did that beauty queen thing where you put your hands over your mouth and I didn’t cry but I felt a little bit…
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Getting to know the Sputnik Editorial Board
“Who is the comedian that you find most hilarious?” Lin – “Stephen Colbert has a direct line to my funny bone. He’s not just funny; his jokes are sharp and witty and…
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Kay: Nova Scotia’s newest hip-hop sensation
Not many musicians would allow you to interview them in a bathroom, especially one situated in a nightclub, but after an interview with Kay, I got the feeling that the female hip-hop…
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Previewing Fall’s new TV
Up All Night Christina Applegate and Will Arnett return to television as a married couple at the top of their professional careers who have their lives turned upside down by a baby.…
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Young female duo rock Harmony Square
After performing in groups during various singing competitions over the past seven years, it wasn’t until recently that 16-year-old Chandler Berardi and 18-year-old Taylor Witten made the decision to perform together as…
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One woman’s journey through the weird world of Buskerfest
“Ladies and Gentlemen, this is the moment you’ve all been waiting for.” While I have gotten used to hearing that cliched phrase over the years, I wasn’t quite prepared for actually seeing…
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Hockeyfest brings big bands to Brantford
Brantford’s largest music festival, Hockeyfest, took place at Lion’s Park in early June, boasting an incredible three-day concert lineup filled with big name bands, screaming fans, and all the booze one could…
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What (not) to wear
Since birth we’ve been told by our parents to always “dress the part” when going to an important interview and the same goes for attending university. An understated yet important part of…
