THE ARTS SECTION CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19 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 24 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 ARTBEAT GARRY SHANDLING PASSED AWAY MARCH 24 LONDON’SINDIEART STUDENT FASHIONS TAKE CENTRE STAGE AT UNBOUND PHOTO CREDIT: FANSHAWE COLLEGE thearts 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! 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