Eye on the Arts: Michou By Heather Burnett Lance Writer February 20, 2008 In the music business, “honesty” is rarely a word that applies to an artist, let alone defines one. A sincere approach to the art of song isn’t a popular choice in an industry where image is everything. Local folk-pop band Michou, however, claims to be an exception to the smoke-and-mirrors rule.
Mike Hargeaves’ solo adolescent endeavour, Michou, has recently morphed into a full-fledged band with the addition of four more musicians, three of whom are University of Windsor students. >> | For the honour of Greyskull: Crystal Castles are not your typical media darlings By Andrea Keelan Lance Writer February 20, 2008 There was a Mattel Doll back in the day named She-Ra, spun from the He-Man series, which later became a cartoon. Up and coming electronic duo Crystal Castles may have never seen an episode of She-Ra but remember the character dearly.
 So much so they named themselves after the character’s fictional refuge, according to band member Ethan Kath. Kath, along with Alice Glass make up the Toronto-based experimental electronic band. >>  | | Campus Kiss
| | Media City 14 set to hit Windsor By Lindsey Rivait Arts Editor February 20, 2008 Media City is back again this year to celebrate its fourteenth year in Windsor. The International film and video art festival is running at the Capitol Theatre, Artcite, and the Detroit Film Center from March 4-8.
The festival began with a thematic nature for its first three years: “Welcome to Media City” in 1994, “At Home, Abroad, and Beyond” in 1996, and “Celebrity Meets Identity” in 1997, and were all co-sponsored by The Detroit Filmmaker’s Coalition. The festival has since grown to international status.
The festival opens with a live performance of Lights and Nights & Hidden Place for Birds with Aki Onda and Loren Connors at the Detroit Film Center, 1347 E. Fisher Freeway on March 4. The festivities continue in Windsor on March 5 with the opening gala reception of Zoe Beloff: The Somnamublists at Artcite at 6 p.m. The opening will also feature an artist’s talk with Beloff. >> |
