It is often said that "it's a small world", and this month at the Niagara Artists' Centre, two artists will be taking that cliché literally. Toronto photographer Toni Hafkensheid and Montreal artist Karine Gibouleau have each shrunk their interpretations of the world down into miniature scenes as part of the gallery's latest exhibit, In the Mind's Eye.
After almost nine years of creating methodically fierce metal and destroying stages everywhere, The End is ready for the next step. For this Mississauga based five piece, this includes rediscovering their roots and that which drew them to music in the first place.
The Niagara Region's wealth of skilled local musicians often remains completely unnoticed by the general public. The first annual Niagara Music Awards (NMA) were created in order to celebrate and promote the diverse talents within the region. The event was created by Capital M Productions, a local entertainment promotion company, and Giant FM 91.
Unless you are a communications major, chances are it has been a while since you have watched a Canadian film. Sure, there are a lot of films that end up being made in Canada (or, at least, there were before the dollar rose), however, these are still mostly Hollywood productions.
Hawksley Workman is as charismatic as they come, and his performance this week at Brock University's Sean O'Sullivan Theatre proved that he loves being on stage. Workman is one of Canada's most talented songwriters and an even more talented performer, however, Thursday's show was not without its difficulties.
While the fun segment of the Brock population was out drinking green beer and Shamrock Shakes, we were diligently combing the crowd for our St. Patrick's Day Brock Boy and Girl. The obvious criteria: Be awesome and sober enough to answer our questions. We found the perfect candidates in Patrick and Maurissa.
Horton Hears a Who! is an animated feature based on a children's storybook by the famed Dr. Seuss. Horton the elephant encounters a speck on a clover that is home to Whoville, a world of harmony and joy whose existence is threatened unless Horton can find it a safe home.
Cadence Weapon's latest release Afterparty Babies is a superb sophomore album. After the success of his debut Breaking Kayfabe, Rollie Pemberton A.K.A. Cadence Weapon was deemed the next big Canadian rapper by many critics. By 2007, Cadence Weapon had signed to Epitaph Records and began writing a follow-up album to live up to his growing reputation.
