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Monday, December 4, 2017 7:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Instrumental Chamber Ensemble Concert

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe described chamber music (specifically, string quartet music) as "four rational people conversing". This conversational pattern–which refers to the way one instrument introduces a melody or motif and then other instruments subsequently "respond" with a similar motif–has been a thread woven through the history of chamber music composition from the end of the 18th century to the present. 

Come join us and hear accomplished UW student musicians play beautiful chamber music.  Free admission, followed by a reception.

Thursday, December 7, 2017 7:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Personal essays on Fiction and Memory: Double Book Launch

Join us as we celebrate the launch of two publications, from two different authors:

11 Encounters with Mennonite Fiction, by Hildi Froese Tiessen

Silentium: And Other Reflections on Memory, Sorrow, Place, and the Sacred, by Connie T, Braun

This event is sponsored by Institute of Anabaptist and Mennonite Studies

Tuesday, January 2, 2018 12:30 pm - 12:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Noon Hour Concert: Hamilton & Durand - Pub & Parlour

Founded by tenor Bud Roach in 2008, Capella Intima has carved out a niche for itself in the Toronto early music scene by presenting the vocal chamber music of the 17th century in exciting concerts of rarely-heard gems. With motets and cantatas for up to four voices interspersed with readings from composers, performers and critics of the period, audiences are given context to music that has only come to light in recent years, thanks to the renewed interest in historically informed performance. 

Monday, January 8, 2018 8:30 am - Friday, April 13, 2018 5:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Beyond Essays: Approaching Peace Education Differently

Conrad Grebel University College’s Peace and Conflict Studies program (PACS) at the University of Waterloo was the first peace studies program in Canada, and has remained a leader in peace education for 40 years. With PACS’ innovative approach to learning, students can choose arts-based assignment options in many courses.

Celebrate PACS 40th anniversary with us by experiencing some of the most compelling arts-based assignments completed by students in the program. This artwork highlights the diverse, innovative, and transformational nature of the PACS program and PACS students.

Wednesday, January 17, 2018 12:30 pm - 12:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Noon Hour Concert: Hamilton & Durand - Pub & Parlour

Capella Intima will present a  programme of late 18th and early 19th-century glees and catches that would have been popular during the early days of the city of Hamilton.  A little Kitchener-Waterloo history will be incorporated as well!  Selections by Parry, Stanford, Billings, Cooke, and Sullivan will be included, with readings and recollections from the period of the founding of the City of Hamilton. This programme has been made possible by the generous support of the City of Hamilton Canada 150 Fund.

Wednesday, January 24, 2018 12:30 pm - 12:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Noon Hour Concert: Schubert Trout Quintet

In 1817, the 20 year old Franz Schubert wrote a song for voice and piano about a fish. Two years later, he created a set of variations from this delightful theme which became the 4th movement of his immortal quintet nicknamed “The Trout”.

Bruce Skelton, violin
David Wadley, viola
Ben Bolt-Martin, cello
George Greer, double bass
Joanne Bender, piano

trout drawing

Thursday, January 25, 2018 7:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

J. Winfield Fretz Visiting Research Scholar in Mennonite Studies

The idea that Mennonites moved across the Russian Empire as settlers is not new. However, recognition that Mennonites frequently colonized land belonging to Muslims has rarely been incorporated into historical analysis. This public lecture with Aileen Friesen titled, "Muslim-Mennonite Encounters in the Russian Empire" will explore that little known history.

Saturday, January 27, 2018 7:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

orchestra@uwaterloo Aria & Concerto Finalist Contest

Every two years, orchestra@uwaterloo holds a Concerto and Aria Competition that is open to University of Waterloo students and recent graduates, and is judged by a panel of professional musicians. Winners perform as soloists with the orchestra in a public concert.  On Saturday, January 27th the actual competition takes place.  The evening competition is open to the public.  Three to four finalists will perform in front of a jury to win the honour of playing a solo with the orchestra@uwaterloo.  Contestants include pianists, strings, and woodwind performers, as well as voice students.

Friday, February 9, 2018 7:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Waterloo As A Restorative Region

This event is part of the Intercollegiate Peace Fellowship Conference, a three day conference that explores the meaning, history, and practice of restorative justice.

This is a public event that is free to attend and open to all. This event is available with American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation.


In this event Chris Cowie, the Executive Director of Community Justice Initiatives (CJI) explores the steps that Waterloo has taken toward becoming a restorative region, and how other regions can make similar moves.