By Gurman Sahota, September 27 2016 —
The Glenbow museum will mark its 50th birthday from Oct. 1 to 5. To celebrate, the Calgary art and culture staple will host Glenbow at 50, a pop-up exhibit showcasing a variety of … Read the rest
By Rachel Woodward, September 27 2016 —
For his breakout into film, Michael Curtis Johnson wrote and directed the feature Hunky Dory, a modern tale of love, addiction and family. The film was featured at this year’s Calgary International Film … Read the rest
By Rachel Woodward, September 27 2016 —
Since 2010, British illustrator-turned-musician Keaton Henson has crooned about love, loss and heartache. His classic wavering vocals and incredibly visual lyrics surely contributed to many post-breakup playlists.
This tone doesn’t change on his … Read the rest
By Rachel Woodward, September 27 2016 —
Ethiopian singer-songwriter Mewael Hadera — who goes by Moël — currently lives in Calgary and has just released his first EP, Ellipsis.
The four-track release features the calm, relaxed vibes that Moël thrives … Read the rest
By Zach Green, September 27 2016 —
At just 27-years old, Québecois director Xavier Dolan has had an extraordinary career. The Canadian marvel has already directed six films and is considered one of Canada’s most treasured directors. Dolan’s newest release, … Read the rest
By Aisouda Savadlou, September 27 2016 —
The official Canadian Gala selection for this year’s Calgary International Film Festival was — as promised — very Canadian.
Two Lovers and a Bear features Canadian director Kim Nguyen and stars Canadian Emmy … Read the rest
By Rachel Woodward, September 27 2016 —
Featuring a slate of seasoned comedy veterans, the YYComedy Festival is Alberta’s largest comedy festival. The fifth annual event will take over Calgary’s comedy scene until Oct. 1.
Festival co-founder Harry Doupe says … Read the rest
By Gurman Sahota, September 20 2016 —
The University of Calgary will host SplitScreen, a contemporary dance presentation on Sept. 23 and 24 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are available at the University Theatre on campus or online.
Contemporary dancer and … Read the rest
By Aisouda Savadlou, September 20 2016 —
Mewael Hadera, better known by his stage name Moël, is an Ethiopian singer-songwriter currently based in Calgary.
He describes his music as “a mix of soul and folk,” naming musicians like Passenger, Allen … Read the rest
By Gurman Sahota, September 20 2016 —
Wild World is the second studio album released by British indie-pop group Bastille. The album is more of the same from the band, which is ultimately a disappointment.
Wild World is very similar … Read the rest
