Vincent Franzoi's Riverside renaissance By Paul Breschuk Lance Writer June 18, 2008 By the works on the gallery walls and the grin on the artist’s face, one can easily surmise that all is right in the world of Vincent Franzoi.
As a 22-year-old artist, university student, gallery owner, Rotary Club member, and arts department director for the Follow the Leader Foundation, Franzoi has reason to be happy. His tireless work in the studio, however, is evidence that he’s not completely satisfied. It also speaks of a desire to build, piece by piece, a future of greater accolades and nobler achievements. >> | Phog Lounge offers fashion and art at T-Shirt Art Show By Cristina Naccarato Lance Writer June 18, 2008 The third annual Original T-Shirt Art Show hosted by Phog Lounge is just around the corner, featuring many new designers and designers you already know and love.
Phog has been draping their walls with local clothing creations for the past three years, during the months of June and December and now it kicks off June 16 and finish es at the end of the month.
The T-Shirt Art Show provides a fantastic opportunity for local do-it-yourself clothing designers to put their work on display and even make a profit off their labour of love. It’s also a great chance for customers to expand their wardrobe while supporting the arts community in Windsor. >>  | | Campus Kiss | | Eye on the Arts: Explode When They Bloom By Lindsey Rivait Arts Editor June 18, 2008 Kingston, ON-based rock band Explode When They Bloom is exploding onto the Canadian music scene with the May 30 release of their first full-length album, As the Animals Make Their Way Through the Crowds.
 Explode frontman Jay Ouellette and drummer Dave Allens first met in public school where they formed a Metallica cover band called Syndicate.
“After playing the worst grade school graduation show there ever was, we parted ways,” recalled Ouellette. In 2006, after Allen’s band Disposition called it quits, they teamed up once again and were joined by former Disposition guitarist Jon Hopper. Bassist Aaron Lynn later joined the band as well. >> |
