Communities unite at Trafalgar drum circle
BY MARK ELGIE The sound of drumbeats. The smells of sage and sweetgrass smudge sticks. Samosas, spring rolls, naan, and various other food items gracing a table in the corner near the bar. This was the atmosphere in the Marquee on the night of Feb. 11, for the Universal Drum Circle. That night marked the […]
Hey hey, my my, rock and roll can never die
BY ROSS ANDERSEN Being a multi-platinum selling band is one thing, but creating music that stands the test of time is a true achievement. Beethoven, Bach and Mozart have all successfully proven their music is timeless, although a different genre of music has accomplished similar milestones. Songs specifically from the ‘60s seem to endure, remaining […]
Wavelength Music Festival 16
BY MARIELLE MANGANAAN This Friday through Sunday, Wavelength Music Series will be hosting their 16th annual music festival in Toronto. The Sheridan Sun will be on site at The Garrison on Dundas St. W. this Friday where the first instalment of the festival will take place. The night kicks off at 7 p.m., so […]
Young go-getters are growing under the wing of Lab•B
BY MARIELLE MANGANAAN A growing community of creative freelancers and entrepreneurs find their home in a small Brampton space. The “shared workspace for the creative economy” inside The Mill on Queen St. E., Lab•B, is free and open during the week from 9 a.m. to 6 a.m. for people to come and have their artistic […]
Black History Month kicks off at Town Hall
BY NICOLE CALHAU Powerful soul music filled the room at Oakville’s Town Hall as the crowd of 100 people came together to celebrate Black History Month on Feb. 3. The performances took the crowd back into the 1800s during slavery and showed everyone how people would use music as a way to escape the pain […]
Black History kickoff with the Halton Caribbean Association
LIVE BLOG BY NICOLE CALHAU Feb. 3 marks the day the Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton throws its annual Black History Month kickoff event at Oakville Town Hall. The event showcases the cultural heritage of African Canadian people with a exhibit put together by the Oakville Museum, Association of African Canadian Artists and Sheridan College […]
Wavelength Music paves the way for Toronto indie artists
BY MARIELLE MANGANAAN Feist, Arcade Fire and Tokyo Police Club have all come through their journey to global acclaim through Wavelength Music. For independent artists and bands who work tirelessly to enhance their skills and get their craft to the public, the Toronto-based grassroots arts initiative is there for them. What used to be a […]
Alessia Cara returns to Brampton, where her dreams began
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELSEY LYONS Alessia Cara blew away her hometown last Thursday in concert at Davis Campus in Brampton. Cara opened with her song “I’m Yours,” from her album Know-It-All, on Def Jam Records. From the start, the concert was filled with energy and excitement, not only from Cara, but the audience as […]
Adele says Hello to the world
STORY BY RACHEL LEE-THOMAS After five years of growth, Adele is back to say “hello” to fans with a new release. Transitioning from strictly pop music, 25 has a R&B vibe. It can be viewed as a transitional point for Adele as she is stepping into the light for the first time in years. Featuring a […]
Music Fills the air on Sheridan’s Main Stage
STORY BY ROSS ANDERSEN VIDEO BY ERIN QUEENAN Music filled the air in Macdonald-Heaslip hall as Sheridan Theatre students showcased world-class musicals. Sheridan held its second annual Canadian Music Theatre Project festival (CMTP) last weekend. Four musicals were performed lasting 45 minutes each, with a 10-minute intermission in between. The festival features of a series of […]
Curtain goes up, student prices go down
STORY BY JASMINE ANTHONY If you’ve been having a hard time finding something fun to do in Oakville, you’re in luck. The Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts has announced its 2015-16 season and the selection of performances will appeal to all tastes. For students on a budget there are $20 tickets for events like Evil […]
