By Connor Sadler, March 19 2015 —
Coming out is an important milestone for members of the LGBTQ community. The Coming Out Monologues provide a forum for individuals to take ownership of their experiences. The event was first held at … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, March 19 2015 —
When Josh Tillman, former drummer for the popular folk band Fleet Foxes, began releasing his own music he called himself Father John Misty.
On his first album, Fear Fun, Tillman seemed to be … Read the rest
By Sean Willett, March 19 2015 —
B.A. Johnston is often seen as a gag musician, and it’s easy to see why. With an album title like Shit Sucks — which features cover art of Johnston chained up à la … Read the rest
By Diltaj Atwal, March 19 2015 —
Museum exhibits usually organize information in a linear and straightforward way. But the Glenbow Museum’s newest exhibit, Cabinets of Curiosity, takes this experience to bizarre and strange places.
The exhibit is a collection … Read the rest
By Connor Sadler, March 5 2015 —
Playing as part of the International Festival of Animated Objects (IFAO), Calgary’s Old Trout Puppet Workshop (OTPW) returns on March 13 with their acclaimed show, Famous Puppet Death Scenes. The show explores death … Read the rest
By Rachel Woodward, March 5 2015
Downtown Calgary might look a bit stranger in the next few days as the seventh biennial International Festival of Animated Objects (IFAO) returns from March 7–15.
As a celebration of masks, puppets and animated … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, March 5 2015 —
Canadian indie sweetheart Dan Mangan is loved across the country for his thought-provoking albums and engaging live shows.
But when Mangan and his band set out to record their new album, Club Meds, … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, March 5 2015
Organizers of Calgary’s beloved alternative music and arts festival, Sled Island, revealed the first wave of artists that will perform this summer. By the looks of it, this year’s festival will be a stunner.… Read the rest
By Jason Herring, March 5 2015 —
When Samantha Savage Smith released her debut album Tough Cookie in early 2011, the Calgary musician received a flurry of praise for her earnest songwriting and bluesy voice. The record was so well … Read the rest
By Stephanie Tang, February 26 2015 —
The $100 Film Festival, presented by the Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers (CSIF), is celebrating small-format films for the 23rd year.
Historically, the festival challenged artists to create films on $100 worth of … Read the rest