Editor’s Notebook

© by John Arkelian

The best of writing, photography, art, and argument – on everything from film to foreign policy.

“Ever dreamed of subscribing to a cultural magazine that doesn’t seem to be eating out of the hand of half a dozen media magnates? Something pluricultural and unassuming but nonetheless covering everything worth seeing, reading, doing or listening to for a season? Well, it exists, and in Canada to boot!”

“There is no on-line version or web site, which either makes John a dinosaur or a man of character. (I opt for the second, since the editorial team occasionally has a kind word for me.)”

John Howe — Canadian artist and co-conceptual designer on all three “The Lord of the Rings” motion pictures.

* Editor’s Note: The age of the dinosaurs has at last come to an end — with the arrival of this website!

Events

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* Juried Art Exhibition Juried Art Exhibition

57th Annual Juried Art Exhibition of the Oshawa Art Association at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery, 72 Queen St., Oshawa. On May 1-18, 2025. https://www.oshawaartassociation.com/

* Cinechats Film SeriesCinechats Film Series

Time: 6:30 pm

A weekly series of the best films from around the world -- every Thursday at 6:30 pm. We have films to stir your imagination, engage your emotions, and make you think. They\'re the sort of films you\'d ordinarily have to travel into downtown Toronto to see, including some North American premieres! Each week\'s film is introduced by Artsforum Magazine\'s film critic John Arkelian, who also leads an informal discussion after each film. Join our friendly, interesting, and welcoming group of film-lovers for a journey of continuing education through film.

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* Juried Art Exhibition Juried Art Exhibition

57th Annual Juried Art Exhibition of the Oshawa Art Association at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery, 72 Queen St., Oshawa. On May 1-18, 2025. https://www.oshawaartassociation.com/

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* Juried Art Exhibition Juried Art Exhibition

57th Annual Juried Art Exhibition of the Oshawa Art Association at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery, 72 Queen St., Oshawa. On May 1-18, 2025. https://www.oshawaartassociation.com/

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* Juried Art Exhibition Juried Art Exhibition

57th Annual Juried Art Exhibition of the Oshawa Art Association at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery, 72 Queen St., Oshawa. On May 1-18, 2025. https://www.oshawaartassociation.com/

* Pickering Band Spring ConcertPickering Band Spring Concert

Time: 2:30 pm

Pickering Community Concert Band Spring Concert on Sunday, May 4 at 2:30–4:30 p.m. At Forest Brook Community Church, 60 Kearney Dr. (near Hwy 2), Ajax. https://www.concertband.ca/events

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* Juried Art Exhibition Juried Art Exhibition

57th Annual Juried Art Exhibition of the Oshawa Art Association at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery, 72 Queen St., Oshawa. On May 1-18, 2025. https://www.oshawaartassociation.com/

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* Juried Art Exhibition Juried Art Exhibition

57th Annual Juried Art Exhibition of the Oshawa Art Association at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery, 72 Queen St., Oshawa. On May 1-18, 2025. https://www.oshawaartassociation.com/

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* Juried Art Exhibition Juried Art Exhibition

57th Annual Juried Art Exhibition of the Oshawa Art Association at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery, 72 Queen St., Oshawa. On May 1-18, 2025. https://www.oshawaartassociation.com/

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* Juried Art Exhibition Juried Art Exhibition

57th Annual Juried Art Exhibition of the Oshawa Art Association at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery, 72 Queen St., Oshawa. On May 1-18, 2025. https://www.oshawaartassociation.com/

* Cinechats Film SeriesCinechats Film Series

Time: 6:30 pm

A weekly series of the best films from around the world -- every Thursday at 6:30 pm. We have films to stir your imagination, engage your emotions, and make you think. They\'re the sort of films you\'d ordinarily have to travel into downtown Toronto to see, including some North American premieres! Each week\'s film is introduced by Artsforum Magazine\'s film critic John Arkelian, who also leads an informal discussion after each film. Join our friendly, interesting, and welcoming group of film-lovers for a journey of continuing education through film.

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* Juried Art Exhibition Juried Art Exhibition

57th Annual Juried Art Exhibition of the Oshawa Art Association at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery, 72 Queen St., Oshawa. On May 1-18, 2025. https://www.oshawaartassociation.com/

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* Juried Art Exhibition Juried Art Exhibition

57th Annual Juried Art Exhibition of the Oshawa Art Association at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery, 72 Queen St., Oshawa. On May 1-18, 2025. https://www.oshawaartassociation.com/

* Camp Samac Art ShowCamp Samac Art Show

10th Annual Spring Art Festival of the Oshawa Art Association at Camp Samac, Conlin Rd. east of Simcoe St., Oshawa. On Sat. May 10 & Sun. May 11. Artists' entry deadline is Friday, March 21. https://www.oshawaartassociation.com/2025-spring-art-festival1

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* Juried Art Exhibition Juried Art Exhibition

57th Annual Juried Art Exhibition of the Oshawa Art Association at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery, 72 Queen St., Oshawa. On May 1-18, 2025. https://www.oshawaartassociation.com/

* Camp Samac Art ShowCamp Samac Art Show

10th Annual Spring Art Festival of the Oshawa Art Association at Camp Samac, Conlin Rd. east of Simcoe St., Oshawa. On Sat. May 10 & Sun. May 11. Artists' entry deadline is Friday, March 21. https://www.oshawaartassociation.com/2025-spring-art-festival1

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* Juried Art Exhibition Juried Art Exhibition

57th Annual Juried Art Exhibition of the Oshawa Art Association at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery, 72 Queen St., Oshawa. On May 1-18, 2025. https://www.oshawaartassociation.com/

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* Juried Art Exhibition Juried Art Exhibition

57th Annual Juried Art Exhibition of the Oshawa Art Association at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery, 72 Queen St., Oshawa. On May 1-18, 2025. https://www.oshawaartassociation.com/

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* Juried Art Exhibition Juried Art Exhibition

57th Annual Juried Art Exhibition of the Oshawa Art Association at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery, 72 Queen St., Oshawa. On May 1-18, 2025. https://www.oshawaartassociation.com/

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* Juried Art Exhibition Juried Art Exhibition

57th Annual Juried Art Exhibition of the Oshawa Art Association at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery, 72 Queen St., Oshawa. On May 1-18, 2025. https://www.oshawaartassociation.com/

* Cinechats Film SeriesCinechats Film Series

Time: 6:30 pm

A weekly series of the best films from around the world -- every Thursday at 6:30 pm. We have films to stir your imagination, engage your emotions, and make you think. They\'re the sort of films you\'d ordinarily have to travel into downtown Toronto to see, including some North American premieres! Each week\'s film is introduced by Artsforum Magazine\'s film critic John Arkelian, who also leads an informal discussion after each film. Join our friendly, interesting, and welcoming group of film-lovers for a journey of continuing education through film.

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* Juried Art Exhibition Juried Art Exhibition

57th Annual Juried Art Exhibition of the Oshawa Art Association at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery, 72 Queen St., Oshawa. On May 1-18, 2025. https://www.oshawaartassociation.com/

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* Juried Art Exhibition Juried Art Exhibition

57th Annual Juried Art Exhibition of the Oshawa Art Association at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery, 72 Queen St., Oshawa. On May 1-18, 2025. https://www.oshawaartassociation.com/

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* Juried Art Exhibition Juried Art Exhibition

57th Annual Juried Art Exhibition of the Oshawa Art Association at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery, 72 Queen St., Oshawa. On May 1-18, 2025. https://www.oshawaartassociation.com/

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* Cinechats Film SeriesCinechats Film Series

Time: 6:30 pm

A weekly series of the best films from around the world -- every Thursday at 6:30 pm. We have films to stir your imagination, engage your emotions, and make you think. They\'re the sort of films you\'d ordinarily have to travel into downtown Toronto to see, including some North American premieres! Each week\'s film is introduced by Artsforum Magazine\'s film critic John Arkelian, who also leads an informal discussion after each film. Join our friendly, interesting, and welcoming group of film-lovers for a journey of continuing education through film.

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* Cinechats Film SeriesCinechats Film Series

Time: 6:30 pm

A weekly series of the best films from around the world -- every Thursday at 6:30 pm. We have films to stir your imagination, engage your emotions, and make you think. They\'re the sort of films you\'d ordinarily have to travel into downtown Toronto to see, including some North American premieres! Each week\'s film is introduced by Artsforum Magazine\'s film critic John Arkelian, who also leads an informal discussion after each film. Join our friendly, interesting, and welcoming group of film-lovers for a journey of continuing education through film.

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