Arts & Culture

New Music: The Weeknd

By Danielle Kim, September 29 2015 —

Toronto singer Abel Tesfaye first started releasing mixtapes under his alias The Weeknd in 2011 and has only grown in popularity since. His signature dark R&B sound contrasts with a melodic falsetto to … Read the rest

New Music: Youth Lagoon

By Jarrett Edmund, September 29 2015 —

Idaho native and lo-fi bedroom-pop artist Trevor Powers is no stranger to self-reflection. His debut album, The Year of Hibernation, dealt with themes of childhood nostalgia, while his sophomore effort, Wondrous Bughouse, was … Read the rest

New Music: Hamilton

By Melanie Woods, September 29 2015 —

For those of us who can’t casually fly across the continent to catch the latest Broadway musicals in New York City, cast albums provide the grandiose experience of musical theatre without the price.… Read the rest

Calgary Reptile Expo slithers into town

By Sean Willett, September 24 2015 —

Are you looking for a new pet, but want something a little more interesting than a hamster? Are you okay with an animal that slithers, crawls or hops? Then you might just find … Read the rest

New Music: Kurt Vile

By Jarrett Edmund, September 24 2015 —

American singer-songwriter Kurt Vile has made effortless-sounding music for his entire career. His carefree demeanor coupled with fuzzy backing guitars creates laid-back jams with a magnetic appeal. Vile now returns with his sixth … Read the rest

Flamenco Festival blends dance and visual art

By Rachel Woodward, September 24 2015 —

The Calgary International Flamenco Festival is returning to town for a fifth year to showcase Flamenco dance and culture at venues across the city from Sept. 27–Oct. 3. With dancers coming to town … Read the rest

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