“Where are the lesbians?” screamed guitarist Leandra Earl as Toronto rock group The Beaches took the Calgary Stampede crowd by storm on July 9. The sun had set on the Coca-Cola stage and the audience was packed to see the two-time Juno Awards winners as they headlined and
The sun had set on Sled Island and people had made their way to the headliner show of their choice. If you were one of the many debating what set to pick because you just couldn’t miss Show Me The Body at the Legion, don’t fret because the
With a line-up of over 100 artists, Sled Island has plenty of international acts returning to Calgary or coming for the first time, but a vital part of the festival is how it highlights the city’s local music. Day Three of the festival kicked off with a schedule
Closing off the second night of the festival, the ConnectFirst x Sled Island showcase at a sold-out Royal Canadian Legion didn’t disappoint. The headliner act, Cherry Glazerr, gave a masterclass on how to pack a show, create an atmosphere unlike any and make 12 degrees feel like 30
On June 19, at Commonwealth bar and stage, the Gauntlet co-presented an array of talented hip-hop musicians. From the collaborative magic of Tea Fannie and the Collective to the magical vocals and stage presence of Planet Giza, the lineups had everyone engaged and wanting more. The lineup looked
On June 3, the University of Calgary hosted the Faculty of Arts graduation ceremony in the Jack Simpson Gymnasium during which members of the audience shouted chants as graduates walked the stage. The chants mainly criticized the university’s actions on May 9, where the Calgary Police Service was called
On May 12 at 12 p.m., Palestinian-American activist Dr. Omar Suleiman spoke at MacEwan Hall to a crowd of over 400 students, faculty and Calgary community members as part of a protest hosted by the Muslim Students’ Association (MSA) of the University of Calgary. Encampments at post-secondary
This year’s Calgary Expo kicked off on Apr. 25, with its ten year anniversary of the POW! Parade of Wonders taking place on Apr. 26. Cosplayers of all ages and skill levels showed up to participate in and watch the parade, despite the fact that Friday was a chilly
The academic year is finally coming to an end. This means the last of late-night cramming for finals and the last stretch of trying to finish all of your assignments, projects and papers. We have come to the end of the feeling of being mentally drained, being on the
Broadway Across Canada’s production of the modern classic Hairspray takes you on a journey through Tracy Turnblad’s overnight success and her rally against racial segregation on live TV. A journey full of funky tunes, a memorable cast and of course — hairspray. With the opening number “Good Morning Baltimore”