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Introducing the U of C’s new Writer-in-Residence

Stephanie Tang, September 4, 2014 —

Each school year, the Calgary Distinguished Writers Program brings an emerging Canadian writer to the University of Calgary as part of the Writer-in-Residence program.

This year’s author, Ian Williams, admits that he is often … Read the rest

Beakerhead brings Bradbury’s sci-fi to campus theatre

By Connor Sadler, September 4, 2014 —

Ghost River Theatre’s upcoming production of Tomorrow’s Child at University Theatre immerses the audience in the world of Ray Bradbury’s futuristic short story through an audio-only performance.

Presented as part of Beakerhead — … Read the rest

CBC hosts nationwide Battle-of-the-Bands

By Curtis Wolff, September 4, 2014 — 

For those about to rock, CBC Music and TD Bank are launching a nationwide contest to find the best band on Canada’s campuses.

CBC Music’s Rock Your Campus contest is accepting submissions from … Read the rest

Get out and have fun this August

By Liv Ingram and Connor Sadler, August 7, 2014 —

With the fall semester just a calendar flip away, you’re running out of time to have awesome summer adventures. But don’t despair, August is full of events that will help … Read the rest

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New music: Rebeccca Lappa

By Conn0r Sadler, August 7, 2014 —

In her latest album, Edmonton-born Rebecca Lappa blends folk and classical vocals to create Ode to Tennyson, her fourth full-length album. The album is inspired by the works of 19th century British poet … Read the rest

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New music: The Sturgeons

By Kate Jacobson, August 7, 2014 —

Straight from the Canadian Prairies, the Sturgeons make music that is equal parts nostalgia and Canadiana. As a folk album, This Is typifies the charm of the genre — music that is honest, … Read the rest

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Container Bar gives alleys a good name

By Liv Ingram, August 7, 2014 —

Downtown alleys aren’t typically where you want to hang out with friends, but local restauranteur Cam Dobranski is changing that. Owner of Brasserie and Winebar in Kensington, Dobranski has transformed the alley beside … Read the rest

Folk music is about tradition and evolution

By Sean Sullivan, July 31, 2014 —

The 35th Calgary Folk Music Festival has begun and features an eclectic line up of 76 artists. With a range of genres from indie to afrobeat, electric to experimental, many bands are not … Read the rest

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