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CJSW captures 30-something years of radio in new commemorative book
By Rachel Woodward, September 1 2016 —
Since 1955, CJSW has been an outlet for the University of Calgary and surrounding communities to bring local music and community to the airwaves. The station grew in scope when they moved to … Read the rest
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Loft 112 celebrates Pride and Andy Warhol’s Factory
By Rachel Woodward, September 1 2016 —
Loft 112 functions as a loft space in downtown Calgary where Steve Gin has lived since 2003. Gin is the founder of Teatro Berdache — the first queer theatre company in the city … Read the rest
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X-Fest brings popular jams to Fort Calgary
X-Fest is an alt rock music festival that bloomed out of Edmonton’s Sonic Boom festival. With past headliners like the Arctic Monkeys, Blink-182 and Jack White, the festival has built a reputation as an opportunity for Calgarians to see current … Read the rest
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Illuminasia lights up Calgary Zoo with Asian-influenced animal lantern festival
By Rachel Woodward, September 1 2016 —
The Calgary Zoo is home to many wonderful things, from baby animals to educational programs and wildlife conservation.
This month, Illuminasia — a celebration of Asian culture through bright, animal-shaped lanterns — will … Read the rest
New Music: Folk Road Show
By Rachel Woodward, September 1 2016 —
The Folk Road Show consists of four folk singers from Canada, New Zealand and the Netherlands. Dominique Fricot, Benjamin James Caldwell, Pieter Van Vliet and Olaf Caarls came together during a European tour … Read the rest
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Pokemon Go highlights Edmonton Animethon
By Cynthia Kwan, August 12 2016 —
The 23rd annual Animethon at MacEwan University in Edmonton came to a close this past weekend. The longest running anime convention in Canada attracted many fans this year, as colourful cosplayers filled the … Read the rest
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Local play tells you How to Not Get Laid
By Rachel Woodward, August 4 2016 —
In 2012, Matt Dewald took the stage at the Calgary Fringe Festival to co-star in his play, How to Not Get Laid, an hour-long, side-by-side analysis of male and female endeavours to find … Read the rest
Local Spotlight: Ben Plotnick
By Rachel Woodward, August 4 2016 —
Calgary native Ben Plotnick is a classical violinist and fiddler. He’s known for his work with the Calgary Youth Orchestra and the Calgary Fiddlers. Both of Plotnick’s parents are involved in music as … Read the rest
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Animethon brings cosplay, maid cafés and all things manga to Edmonton
By Cynthia Kwan, August 4 2016 —
The longest running annual anime convention in Canada will take place August 5–7 at MacEwan University in Edmonton. Partnering with the Telus World of Science and its Sherlock Holmes exhibit, this year’s Animethon … Read the rest