By Jason Herring, November 27 2014 —
The University of Calgary’s School of Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) is bringing their production of Howard Brenton’s play Bloody Poetry to the Reeve Theatre opening Nov. 25.
Set in early 19th-century Europe, … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, November 20 2014 —
Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, Calgary’s Giant Incandescent Resonating Animation Festival (GIRAF) aims to showcase the versatility of animation and exhibit a selection of local and international animated films.
Quickdraw Animation Society, … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, November 20 2014 —
It’s easy to guess what kind of music The World is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die makes based on their band name. They play impassioned emo music … Read the rest
By Liv Ingram, November 20 2014 —
Originating in the underground party scene of Amsterdam, PIPS:lab is a performance group well known in the Netherlands for their surreal, interactive multimedia shows.
Their unorthodox and outlandish performances blur the lines between … Read the rest
By Connor Sadler, November 20 2014 —
Sherlock Holmes plays typically have a serious tone.
Holmes paces around the crime scene uncovering clues and revealing motives until he solves the crime. The Game’s Afoot, presented by Vertigo Theatre, puts a … Read the rest
By Andy Williams, November 20 2014 —
Canadian producer Ryan Hemsworth’s uncanny ability to combine southern hip hop, indie rock, j-pop and video game samples in his sets has attracted a large following.
He has remixed the work of artists … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, November 20 2014 —
Cut Chemist and DJ Shadow are giving vinyl enthusiasts and hip-hop fans a reason to get excited with their vinyl-only Renegades of Rhythm tour.
The renowned turntablists have both had long careers in … Read the rest
By Liv Ingram, November 13 2014 —
Burlesque, a theatrical striptease with origins in early 20th-century cabaret, is characterized by elaborate costumes, vintage aesthetics and ladies dressing down to their panties and pasties — decorative nipple covers often adorned with … Read the rest
By Connor Sadler, November 13 2014 —
When the Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF) received more documentary submissions than they could screen during their April festival, organizers decided to host a smaller festival focusing solely on documentaries.
CUFF Docs festival … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, November 13 2014 —
You might not know it by looking at them, but Tokyo Police Club are one of the hardest working bands in music today.
The four-piece band from Newmarket, Ontario released their third full-length … Read the rest