From Oct. 8 to 12, the Motel Theatre at the Werklund Centre was staging performances of The F-Word, presented by Downstage Theatre. The show is an examination of friendship, self-acceptance and the stigmatization of fatness. Both Keshia Cheesman and Bianca Miranda, the writers, producers and performers of the
The government of Alberta recognizes distinguished and emerging artists in Alberta through the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts Awards Foundation. The award for distinguished artists is given every other year with up to three potential recipients. This award includes $30,000 and most importantly a two-week residency at The
Dance legend Vaslav Nijinsky’s ballets are getting fresh life on stage this week in Alberta Ballet’s new production, Nijinsky. Opening this Thursday, the program presents four pieces inspired by Nijinsky’s most iconic works — Afternoon of a Faun, Petrushka, Le Spectre de la Rose and Firebird — reimagined by
Sabrina Carpenter has been on an upward spiral for the last two years, and she is not slowing down anytime soon. After the release of her 2024 album Short n' Sweet, I anticipated the typical two-to-four-year lull many artists experience, but she surprised fans with another
Richard Linklater is no stranger to film festivals and at CIFF 2025 the lineup was sure to include Linklater’s love letter to the French New Wave with his 2025 release, Nouvelle Vague. Completely shot on film, Linklater depicts the birth of the genre through the dramatization of the making
Lilith Fair: Building a mystery is a masterfully constructed documentary on the infamous women exclusive festival. Co-founded by Sarah McLachlan, Lilith Fair ran from 1997 to 1999. It acted as a harmonizer between female artists during an era that did not respect or value their work. Directed by Ally
Gillian McKercher makes her return to CIFF 2025 with a new film called, A Dickens of a Christmas. McKercher continues her directorial streak with this film, written by Catherine Fridey and stars Ashley Newbrough and Chad Rook as the two romantic leads. McKercher spoke with the Gauntlet regarding her involvement
Dating all the way back to the late 19th century, drag has been a crucial part of the queer community’s history. From female impersonators in ancient Rome to crossdressing in Victorian England, playing with the conventions of gender through fashion and performance has always been a part of subversive
Over the past week, the Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) has been showcasing some of the world's finest films. However, there has been one film that has piqued the interest of many Canadian filmgoers, the documentary John Candy: I Like Me, directed by Colin Hanks and produced by
The CIFF 2025 lineup was made up of comedic, dramatic and heartfelt films that every audience member can enjoy. People and Meat made its Canadian Premier at the Globe Theatre and the audience were treated to a wholesome and entertaining comedy that was incredibly heartfelt. Directed by Yang Jong-hyun,
