By Jason Herring, February 5 2015 —
Set in Calgary in 1980, Young Drunk Punk, the new sitcom from Kids in the Hall’s Bruce McCulloch, tackles the aimlessness many young people feel as they transition from high school into the … Read the rest
By Connor Sadler, February 5 2015 —
Kids can be difficult to deal with. Interviewing strangers for a sperm donation before having kids doesn’t help.
Speed Dating for Sperm Donors is a comedic play about a lesbian couple who want … Read the rest
By Melanie Bethune, January 29 2015 —
When most people talk about Archie, the conversation doesn’t gravitate towards academic research. University of Calgary professor Bart Beaty might change that.
His new book, 12-Cent Archie, explores a decade of Archie comic … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, January 22 2015 —
After a 10-year break from recording, punk-rock staple Sleater-Kinney have returned with the triumphant No Cities to Love. The band certainly hasn’t let their talent wither — the new album is as powerful … Read the rest
By Liam Harrison, January 29 2015 —
Animal Collective’s Noah Lennox, aka Panda Bear, is a man whose life revolves around family. His solo album, Person Pitch, filtered his move to Lisbon and his relationship with his brother through a … Read the rest
By Connor Sadler, January 29 2015 —
Opening this summer, Mount Royal University’s (MRU) Conservatory and Bella Concert Hall will be the first performing arts centre built in Calgary since the Epcor Centre opened in 1985.
The centre will grow … Read the rest
By Connor Sadler, January 29 2015 —
Stories are an intrinsic part of our lives. From drunken talks over beers to tales about meeting crazy people while travelling, everyone has their stories.
The Calgary Story Slam, created by Jilliane Yawney … Read the rest
By Alana Augart, January 22 2015 —
On Jan. 28, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra (CPO) will explore new territory, specifically The Dark Side of the Moon.
In conjunction with the band Jeans ’n Classics, the CPO will present the album … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, January 22 2015 —
Everyone has their vices, be it alcohol, gambling or shitty action movies. The Walrus Talks Vice, an evening featuring speeches from eight Canadian scholars and writers, will discuss why we are drawn to … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, January 22 2015 —
Known for intense and innovative live shows, Viet Cong’s self-titled debut captures all of the energy the band is known for. The album is a dominating and confident release by the brightest young … Read the rest