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
By Hayden McBennett, January 22 2015 —
Australian DJ and producer Anna Lunoe will bring her vibrant, punchy blends of deep house, rap and future bass to Calgary’s music fans next week.
Lunoe is the first woman to create mixes … Read the rest
By Babur Ilchi, January 22 2015 —
Professor Bruce Barton is the University of Calgary School of Creative and Performing Arts’ (SCPA) first permanent director since the school opened in 2013.
Barton came from the University of Toronto where he … Read the rest
By Liv Ingram, January 15 2015 —
When floods swept Calgary in 2013, countless homes and businesses suffered catastrophic damage. Among the destruction was the National Music Centre’s (NMC) collection of rare instruments, kept in their basement on 11 Ave. … Read the rest
By Alexander Kim, January 15 2015 —
Director Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest film, Inherent Vice, makes no sense. And that’s the point.
Set in Los Angeles in 1970, the tail end of the hippie era, the film is an absurdist … Read the rest
By Susan Anderson, January 15 2015 —
Imagine creating your own currency by stamping existing bills with an anarchist image. Or being in such a rush that there are spelling mistakes and crooked cutting on your new notes. Then imagine … Read the rest
By Connor Sadler, January 15 2015 —
Though Winnipeg is more known for its cold winters than its experimental music, the city is home to a provocative musical fusion.
Winnipeg musician Greg Rekus mixes punk music with acoustic guitar in … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, January 8 2015 —
Giddy up, cowboys and cowgirls — the High Performance Rodeo (HPR) is back in town.
For four weeks starting in January the festival will bring the performing arts to venues around Calgary.
The … Read the rest