UCalgary students can see one of Canada’s most energetic modern punk bands when PUP comes to rock at MacEwan Hall in November. PUP (“Pathetic Use of Potential”) has been one of the country’s fastest growing Canadian punk rock bands in the past decade. Consisting of Stefan Babcock, Steve
Sikh Academic Forum’s ‘The Stateless Body: Sovereignty, Resistance, and Identity’ conference was bigger than a UCalgary club event, it was an act of resistance and advocacy. From the first speaker to the final reflection, every voice carried the weight of generations who have fought, bled and achieved martyrdom under
Love is an experience so unique, yet so universal. To love a person, whether that be another individual or even yourself, is so profound and complicated. In this 12-track record featuring breakout hits like “Man I Need” and “Nice To Each Other,” Olivia Dean was able to encapsulate that
There’s nothing cozier than to curl up with a good book during autumn — or to attend a show hosted and attended by others who enjoy a good book, and who have all kinds of stories about writing and reading books. In this case, that would be The Sh!t
The energy was electric at UCalgary’s Alumni All Access: Let’s talk fantasy romance event on October 24th — a night where literary sparks flew and storytelling took centre stage. The celebration hosted alums whose creative achievements are full of inspiration. The panel The panel’s moderator, Heather Clitheroe, is
The School of Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) at the University of Calgary is known for the quality productions that it runs throughout a season. The department was formed in 2013, following a merger between the Drama, Dance and Music departments. The Women of the Fur Trade by Frances Koncan
Calgary has become a hub for music and live music, and there’s no shortage of genres that everyone can enjoy. Hip-hop artist, K The Chosen, sat down with the Gauntlet to explore the future of live music through community focused events like the Ship-Hop showcase which will
Warning: This article contains spoilers and mentions of sensitive topics On Nov. 1, 2 and 7, Calgary Opera presents Madama Butterfly — a beautiful tragedy encapsulating one of the many, but all too common grim aftermaths of World War II. Giacomo Puccini, the composer for Butterfly, worked through many revisions of
Nightingale Arts Collective is a growing theatre company co-founded by Melissa Wang Jackson and Meaghan Schulz that has grown to put on shows that aren’t commonly produced in Calgary. At the cSPACE Studio Theatre, the collective will be producing Jason Robert Brown’s musical, The Last Five Years.
Grey Eagle Resort and Casino welcomed Toronto based band, The Beaches, for two electrifying nights. The band is made of Jordan Miller who serves as the lead singer and bassist and she’s supported by her sister, Kylie Miller who acts as background vocalist and guitarist for the band. The
