January 22, 2008
Vol. 135, Issue 27

Johnny Merrit, Geordie Gordon and Jenny Mitchell make up the multi-instrumental folk-pop Barmitzvah Brothers from Guelph, Ontario. (Supplied)

Band of brothers clocks in

Getting a steady job usually marks the end of adolescence. But for the Barmitzvah Brothers, who hit the scene in their teens and are now grown up and leaving teenhood behind, their musical career has found them singing stories of the faces behind some strange occupations.

Long-distance art project

Today I Lost My Bagpuss Bracelet, the art installation on display at The Artel, is ostensibly about travel and separation, but you won’t find many postcard-worthy images of places visited and sights seen. Instead, the space confronts you with a mosaic of people, objects and pop culture, drawn and painted in anything from pencil to watercolour, building on an exhibit the artists shared at the Union Gallery in the fall.

Fest films hail from coast to coast

What began as a few film nights nine years ago has evolved into the second-largest queer film fest in the province. reelout, Kingston’s queer film festival, is preparing to launch its ninth annual edition of the festival, starting this Thursday. The festival has garnered attention for its cutting-edge films showcasing upcoming filmmakers and for its celebrations, with galas bookending two-weeks of merrymaking.

A touch of soul

Soul Jazz Orchestra and the Tangible Ears play their jazzy hearts out at The Grad Club as part of an OPIRG benefit concert last Saturday.

Get Out There