Windsor's gonna get a hurt, real bad By Lindsey Rivait
Arts Editor
September 23, 2009 It’s not often I interview someone after they’ve just failed their driver’s licence test. Brampton, Ont. native Russell Peters, now a resident of the state of Nevada, is not only celebrating 20 years in comedy, he’s also fighting with the DMV.
 “I’ve been trying to get my Nevada driver’s licence today. And I fucking failed yesterday and today. But they ask you stupid questions that have nothing to do with driving,” explained Peters, who is no novice driver. He’s been on the road, legally, for 23 years.
He elaborates, “One of them was, ‘You can change lanes in an intersection, true or false?’ I’m like, ‘No, you can’t change lanes in an intersection.’ It’s like, ‘True, you can.’ I’m like, ‘What?’ That’s ridiculous,” said the frustrated comedian. >> | University Players' season debut flawless and hilarious By Josh Kolm
Lance Writer September 23, 2009 When a farce is performed by a cast and crew of constantly colliding combustible elements, it spills out and creates an escalating disaster all its own.  Noises Off is an uproarious production showcasing the talent of the University Players.
Pompous and volatile director Lloyd Dallas (Phillip James Psutka) guides his cast through the dress rehearsal of travelling production Nothing On.
While overworked stage managers Tim (Ryan Quinn) and underappreciated Poppy (Nina Wallace) try to navigate Lloyd’s outbursts, the actors try to navigate the first act of the play, which is clearly under-rehearsed and hastily organized.
Forgetful Dotty (Kaylan Worsnop) struggles to keep track of the props; emotional Garry (Caleb McMullen) and hapless Fred (Eric Finalyson) offer suggestion to deaf ears. >> | Fire sculptures dazzle in Fahrenheit Festival By Alanna Magri
Lance Writer
September 23, 2009 Back for its 7th annual display of one of the most breathtaking and captivating art forms is the Fahrenheit Festival of Fire.
Once again, Artcite and Control.Burn Collective, with generous support from the town of LaSalle and the Ontario Trillium Foundation, present a festival like no other.
The festival will not only display numerous sculptures that will be burned for our viewing pleasure toward the end of the night, it also includes daring performances by the Bacchanal Fire Performers.
Artists create their sculpture using wood for a frame, and then add straw which serves as the fuel for the fire. Wires, nails, and cement blocks are all used as fasteners for the sculptures.
When creating their works of art, the artists need to consider lines, shapes, sounds, and smells to create a good fire sculpture. The materials that the artists use will determine the burn pattern of the sculpture. >> |
