By Jake Bews, October 27, 2015 — Since its theatrical release in 1975, The Rocky Horror Picture Show has become a cult phenomenon. Even though it was panned by critics after its initial release, midnight screenings of the film,complete with … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, October 20 2015 —
The drama season at the University of Calgary’s School of Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) opens with The Container, which runs until Oct. 31. The play explores themes of refugees and human trafficking, … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, October 20, 2015 —
Death, loneliness and fear of love are topics that fill Are You Alone? Majical Cloudz’ latest album of mournful melancholy. The Montreal art-pop duo consists of vocalist Devon Welsh and keyboardist Matthew Otto, … Read the rest
By Joie Arejira, October 20 2015 —
English electronic duo Disclosure emerged in 2013 with their debut album, Settle, containing a collection of singles that haven’t left the radio waves since. The group, composed of brothers Guy and Howard Lawrence, … Read the rest
By Clara Sadler, October 20 2015 —
Though escape rooms originated in Japan, the puzzle-based games have swept across North America and a number of Calgary companies now offer them.
During a game, you and your friends are locked inside … Read the rest
By Rachel Woodward, October 20 2015 — The University of Calgary’s Nickle Galleries is presenting Surface Tension, a series of “clay paintings” by functional potter and artist John Chalke until Dec. 19. The exhibit is the gallery’s latest and is … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, October 13 2015 —
As the Canadian federal election draws to a close, a group of Calgary musicians are protesting Stephen Harper and his Conservative party through the Rock Against Harper compilation album. They’ll bring their love … Read the rest
By Emilie Medland-Marchen, October 13 2015 —
Canadian author Zsuzsi Gartner has a prolific resume. The University of Calgary graduate’s most recent short story collection, Better Living Through Plastic Explosions, was shortlisted for the 2011 Giller Prize. Her work has … Read the rest
By Emilie Medland-Marchen, October 13 2015 —
Wordfest, Calgary’s premier literary festival, is returning to local bookstores and libraries from Oct. 13–18 for its 20th anniversary. The festival is celebrating a milestone year with a high-profile lineup that includes writers … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, October 13 2015 —
A new festival is hitting the Calgary music scene as the Wide Cut Weekend roots festival launches at various downtown Calgary venues from Oct. 15–17.
The festival showcases roots music from artists across … Read the rest