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Globetrotters
coming to London
The Harlem Globetrotters are bringing their dazzling basketball
artistry to Budweiser Gardens as part of their 2016 world tour.
Celebrating its 90th anniversary year, the famous team has a starstudded
roster that promises to wow the audience as they take to
the court for their one-of-a-kind show which combines athleticism
with amazing ball-handling tricks, comedy, and much more.
The show takes place April 14, 7pm. Tickets range from $28.50,
$38.50, $48.50, $63.50, to $84.50 (VIP) and $120.50 (courtside);
call 1-866-455-2849.
Room, Schitt’s Creek
sweep the Canadian
Screen Awards
Comedian Norm Macdonald took to the stage at the Sony Centre
for the Performing Arts in Toronto as host of the 2016 Canadian
Screen Awards on March 13. Room, the film based on the novel
by London author Emma Donoghue, was the night’s big winner,
taking nine awards in total, including best picture, best director
for Lenny Abrahamson, best actress for Brie Larson, and best
adapted screenplay for Donoghue. The CBC show Schitt’s Creek also
garnered nine awards for television - best comedy series, and best
actor and actress for Eugene Levy and Catherine O’Hara, who play
Lights, cameras, Unbound
For one night each year, Fanshawe College’s Unbound show turns Museum London
into a fashion mecca to rival the runways of New York City.
Now in its 10th year, Unbound is the fashion design program’s major annual
event where graduating students have the chance to exhibit their final collections.
In celebration of the milestone anniversary, the students will be presenting
their work along with alumni designers and long-time student mentor David
Dixon. The students will be evaluated by a jury including Franco Mirabelli, Susan
Langdon, and Gail McInnes. Glen Baxter returns as emcee.
The following is a list of participating designers, the name of their collection
and a brief description.
Maxine Archambault (‘Ocean Breeze’) - Resort wear inspired by the beach and
the movement of the ocean; Julie Rovere (‘Neo Geo’) - Arty streetwear with an
‘80s vibe; Parise Leclerc (‘Vitreous’) - Eveningwear that evokes the lustre and delicateness
of a pressed flower petal; Nicole Winfield (‘Modern Heritage’) - Combining
crochet and modern design, this collection explores the dynamics between a
contemporary woman and her heritage.
Mija Jung (‘Hybrid’) - Clothing inspired by traditional Korean Hanbok dresses;
Alysha Venhuizen (‘Allure’) - Delicate fabrics and strong, enticing prints communicate
beauty and power in these separates; Cassy Kelly (‘Komorebi’) - A collection
inspired by the utility of nature, and the melding of rural and urban lifestyles.
Tyler Foreshew (‘Gold Rarity’) - Fashion inspired by gold, minerals, and their impact
on the world.
Alejandra Martelo Fernandez (‘Exotic Glamour’) - Modern day glamour with the
exotic beauty and colourful nature of the designer’s Colombian heritage; Megan
Kompter (‘Halcyonic Rush’) - Garments inspired by the waters of Nova Scotia and
the designer’s Celtic heritage; Adrian Zhao (‘The Vein’) - Primitive energy and
intricate detailing come together in an exploration of the beauty of life, while
associating the mystery of the jungle with the techniques of haute couture.
Max Qiu (‘Confident’) - Garments that reflect minimalist silhouettes and lines
that make wearers feel confident and positive; Toryn Krezek (‘White De-Vil’) - A
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a riches-to-rags married couple on the show. 19-2 took best drama
for television, and The Amazing Race Canada swept the best reality
show competition. Ari Millen and Tatiana Maslany came out on top
of the lead actor and actress in a television drama for their roles
in the sci-fi thriller Orphan Black, and Lyriq Bent, Aunjanue Ellis,
Shailyn Pierre-Dixon all took trophies for The Book of Negroes in
the television film or miniseries category.
Garry Shandling:
1949 - 2016
Comedy icon Garry Shandling passed away at his home in Los
Angeles on March 24 from a massive heart attack. He was 66. Renowned
for his neurotic style of observational humour, Shandling
was born in Chicago and moved to Tucson as a child. He got his
start in show business in the 1970s after selling a script for the
show Sanford and Son, and wrote for Welcome Back, Kotter before
turning his attention to stand-up comedy. He starred in his own
sitcom, It’s Garry Shandling’s Show, which ran from 1986 to 1990.
Shandling was a regular on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson
and was reportedly offered to take over as host of Late Night and
The Late Late Show, both of which he turned down. The experiences
would pave the way for his next creation and the show is
he is best known for - The Larry Sanders Show, which garnered 56
Emmys and a host of other awards during its run on HBO throughout
the 1990s. The groundbreaking sitcom - set in the office of a
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GARRY SHANDLING PASSED AWAY MARCH 24
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fictional late-night talk show hosted by Shandling as Larry Sanders
- influenced a generation of comedy and was the forerunner
of such programs as Curb Your Enthusiasm, 30 Rock, The Office,
Arrested Development, and more.
On the Brink of
Famine: Documentary
shot in 360 degrees
Experience the front lines of a famine in the making. The PBS
FRONTLINE investigative series On the Brink of Famine takes viewers
inside South Sudan in a panoramic 360 degree video experience
to meet people battling a severe hunger crisis. The project is
an immersive documentary chronicling life in the African country,
where more than 2.8 million people are going hungry and at least
40,000 are near starvation as a result of civil war. “We wanted to
transport viewers into the heart of this man-made catastrophe to
meet the people who are experiencing it,” stated the team behind
the documentary, Evan Wexler, Marcelle Hopkins and Benedict
Moran. “We hope that viewers come away with a better understanding
of the causes of this crisis and how it affects people in
South Sudan.” The project is supported by the Brown Institute for
Media Innovation and is available exclusively on FRONTLINE’s Facebook
page.
- Amie Ronald-Morgan
collection featuring hand-sewn embellishments, fur, delicate silks and sculpted
neoprene; Louise Marchand (‘Resplendent’) - An architectural collection that
combines the designer’s love of impeccable details and dramatic silhouettes
through fluid forms and geometric laser cutting; Zhuojun Liu (‘Monochrome Elegance’)
- Sleek, effortless, and sophisticated women’s wear.
Unbound 2016 takes place at Museum London on April 9, doors at 7pm with the
show to start at 8pm; tickets are $45. Call 519-672-8800.
Fanshawe fashion
students get wild
Imaginative garments created by first year students of Fanshawe College’s fashion
merchandising program were showcased on March 30 at London Music Hall.
Models took to the runaway clad in wearable art for a very worthwhile cause.
Entitled Into the Wild, the event was in support of Itsy, a charitable organization
that supports families with premature infants at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
at London Health Sciences Centre. All of the looks were built using only recycled,
repurposed materials and inspired by the jungle. The show marked its eighth year
raising money for Itsy, which receives 100 percent of the proceeds.
Calling all artists!
- Amie Ronald-Morgan
Do you have a new recording, an upcoming show or newsworthy story?
Tell Scene readers about it! Contact us at arts@scenemagazine.com
ESTABLISHED IN 1989 APRIL 7 - MAY 4 • 2016