Thursday, October 30, 2008

Latin Films, ArtsZone, and Engineering Athletics

Guests on the Show:

1. Jason von Eyk - Director of ArtsZone
ArtsZone aims to shine a light on art in the university student community in Toronto. ArtsZone is currently looking for proposals and participants for the 2009 U of T Celebration of the Arts running from March 19 to April 3, 2009. If you are interested in proposing a project visit: www.arts.utoronto.ca or www.harthouse.ca. The due date for submissions is November 21st. A proposal workshop will be held next Friday (Nov. 7) at noon at Hart House.

2. Raul Galdez - Director of the Toronto International Latin Film Festival
The film festival showcases movies from all over the "latin" world: from Spain to South America. The film festival will be from October 31 to November 8. For more information visit: www.tilff.com

3. Weijia Zhang - Engineering Athletics Association
Engineering has had a wide participation in sports all around campus. If you are an engineering student and want to get involved and for more information visit: eaa.skule.ca


Music on the Show:

Fucked Up - Crooked Head
The Russian Futurists - Paul Simon
Mother Mother - Burning Pile
Feist - Mushaboom (Postal Service Mix)
Hexes and Ohs - Suspicion
Tokyo Police Club - Graves
Holy Fuck - bontempi latin

Thursday, October 23, 2008

Athletics, theatre, and panel discussions

Guests on the show:

1. Abby Ralph - Programmes Intern at Hart House
We spoke about two events coming up at Hart House:

Towards Reconciliation - Panel discussion today at 6 at Hart House discussing public apologies and residential schools.

US Election Night Extravaganza - Hart House will host a central location where students can watch the results of the election. There will be food, a cash bar, and a variety of interesting speakers and discussion. The event is on Nov 4th at 6pm.

For more information visit: www.harthouse.ca


2. Tanisha Taitt - Director of the Vagina Monologues
We talked with Tanisha about the Vagina Monologues as away to help break the silence about violence against women and to raise money. The play will be taking place this Saturday and Sunday at the Berckman Theatre.

Buy tickets at: www.ticketbreak.com
Or visit for more info: www.vdaytoronto.overhear.com


3. Nabil Tadros - Head Coach of the Varsity Tennis Team
We spoke to Nabil about the U of T's Varsity Tennis Team and the team's recent win at the OUA championships this past weekend.

4. Kirstin Shier - Captain of the Varsity Women's Field Hockey
This weekend the team will be playing in a tournament that starts tomorrow, with their first game coming up on Saturday. Come out to the Varsity Centre this weekend, the Varsity Blues will be playing at noon. For more information go to: www.varsityblues.ca


Music on the show:

Sunset Rubdown - Shut up I am dreaming of places where lovers have wings
Mother Mother - Body of years
Hexes and Ohs - Seems so elementary
Tanisha Taitt - Lapsed
The Composers Collective Big Band - Old milestones (Miles Davis)
Cadence Weapon - In search of the youth crew

Thursday, October 16, 2008

First Nations House, Music at Hart House, and the North Korea Research Group

Guests on the Show:

1. Johnathan Hamilton-Diabo - First Nations House
The First Nations House will be hosting a panel discussion on the meaning associated with public apologies. The event will consist of some interesting discussion, stories, and information. For more information on this and other events visit: www.fnh.utoronto.ca

2. Marty Kolls - Folk Singer
Marty Kolls will be performing tonight at Hart House. Visit www.harthouse.ca

3. - The North Korea Research Group
The North Korea Research group attempts to take a deeper look at the country of North Korea, looking past what is reported in the media and getting to the true essence of the mysterious country. They are holding an information session this afternoon. For more information on events and their upcoming report on North Korea, visit: www.nkrg.org


Music on the Show:

Snailhouse - Dollar Signs
Mother Mother - Burning Pile
The Stills - Dinosaurs
Wolf Parade - Call it a Ritual
Marty Kolls - Decided
Tusks - Man's Best Friend

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Finnish Exchange, Varsity Blues Soccer, and the NDP

Guests on the Show:

1. Olivia Chow - NDP Candidate for the Trinity/Spadina Riding
For more information on the NDP Party and Olivia Chow visit: www.ndp.ca and www.oliviachow.ca

2. Tim Stephenson - Hart House Finnish Exchange
The Hart House Finnish Exchange sends eight U of T students every 4 years to Finland for a cultural exchange. The this is the oldest student exchange in Canada and Finland. They are excepting applications right now until October 17th for the summer of 2009, for more information visit: www.harthouse.ca

3. Anthony Capotosto - Coach of Varisty Blues Soccer Team
Come out and see the Varsity Blues soccer team play at tomorrow at Varsity Centre, it's free for students! For more information visit: www.varsityblues.ca


4. Nellie Perret - Counselling and Learning Skills Centre
At the Koffler Centre, the Counselling and Learning Skills Centre helps students with study skills and other support. For more information visit: www.calss.utoronto.ca and www.portal.utoronto.ca and sign up for the "academic success" community.


Music on the Show:

Michael Kaeshammer - Comes Love
Mother Mother - Wrecking Ball
Hexes & Ohs - Wildfire!
Wolf Parade - The Grey Estate
Before the Flood - bars wire and wood
Archive - Sane

Thursday, October 2, 2008

Guests on the show:

1. Christine Innis - Liberal Candidate for the Trinity/Spadina riding
We spoke to Christine about the upcoming federal election and the Liberal's platform and how it affects students. For more information go to: www.liberal.ca and www.electchristine.ca

2. Barbara Fischer - Director of the Jusitna M. Barnicke Gallery
We spoke to Barbara about the Sweet Dreams installation of Canadian and international artists that will be part of Hart House's exhibit in Nuit Blanche happening this weekend. For more information go to: www.jmbgallery.ca


3. Jeffery Pinto Lono - CINSSU Free Friday Films
We spoke to Jeff about CINSSU's various movie screenings including their Free Friday films that are screened in original 35mm film at Innis Town Hall. For more information go to: www.cinssu.ca or join their Facebook group.


Music on the show:

Bishop & Mulholland - Pilgrim's Missive
Hayden - More than alive
Hot Hot Heat - Outta Heart
Holy Fuck - Korock
Marty Kolls - Lost
Stars - Window Bird