Love might seem inexplicable, but in some ways, love is a science. So much of our literature, music and philosophy is about love, and science is a bit behind the game in comparison when it comes to defining what love really is. What science can do, however, is break down
Love songs have existed for centuries, and come in all sorts of forms, dominating radio charts and best-of lists. Whether you celebrate Valentine’s Day or not, this playlist has both cheerful, upbeat romantic songs and slower songs for those suffering from heartache. Side A: Hopeless romantics 1. “Valentine”
The romantic-comedy is a genre that always holds a certain nostalgic appeal. Some of the best rom-coms, laid out below, capture the energy behind Valentine’s Day and what a romantic comedy should achieve. 1. When Harry Met Sally… (1989) The cultural impact and longevity of When Harry
This Black History Month, Calgary Poet Laureate Wakefield Brewster will be presenting the second installment of Arts Commons’ TD Amplify series, an underground curated collection of shows with local artists who are participants in the TD Incubator artistic development program. Part 2 of Wakefield Brewster Presents is arriving on the
This season, a month that often evokes the warmth of love, can remind many how difficult it is to understand and express their feelings. We might even find ourselves grappling with the intricate dance of emotions. This Gauntlet Mixtape can help turn those nervous feelings into electricity and serve as
YYC Hacks 2024, Calgary’s biggest hackathon, will be held at Bow Valley College from Feb. 2 to 4 this year. Software consulting company Pixeltree CEO Serene Yew, who is the hackathon’s principal event organizer, discussed the importance and goals of the hackathon in an interview with the Gauntlet.
The world premiere of local playwright Arun Lakra’s Heist is showing from Jan. 27 to Feb. 25 at Vertigo Theatre. Lakra, who completed his undergraduate studies at McGill University and the University of Calgary, currently resides in Calgary, where he contributes to the medical and artistic community as a
Calgary’s annual winter music festival BIG Winter Classic will be held this year from January 24-28. BIG Winter Classic is one of the things music lovers in the city look forward to most, not just for how it encourages Calgarians to celebrate their city even in the dead
Drop Cherries — Billie Marten Intricate layers of angelic melodies, intriguing progressions, and soothing percussion all lead to an amazing album. I had the pleasure of watching her perform some of these songs live this year, and I’m glad to say she sounds like the recordings live. It gets so
The Nutcracker is something that automatically springs to mind whenever the holiday season is brought up, for many a celebratory holiday tradition. Alberta Ballet’s annual production of The Nutcracker made a return this year, taking place from Dec. 15–24. The ballet production is based on E.T.A