The stories that inspired For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women) are numerous, from the title — taken from John Cheever’s short story “The Chimera”, which is also used in lead single “Orlando in Love” — to the tracks that reference Virginia Woolf’s Orlando, Italian Renaissance poem “Orlando Innamorato”, Thomas Mann’
Calgary Expo 2025 brought together a variety of guests, panelists, creators and more to curate a show that was the epitome of pop culture. From photo ops to autograph signings, Expo had a number of activities that everyone could take part in. One aspect that opened and closed the festival
The University of Calgary’s School of Creative and Performing Arts (U of C SCPA) presented the 2025 ALCHEMY Festival of Student Work near the end of winter semester, showcasing a wide array of shows and performances and highlighting senior projects that ranged from dance, music, drama, and more. The
There’s a particular kind of thrill that comes with watching a spin on a raunchy, cheeky original from the 1970s — especially one that leans into its comical, cynical edges and even doubles down on them. Two Women is Chloé Robichaud’s bold modern adaptation of Claude Fournier’s Quebecois
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Avatar: The Last Airbender, a show that remains influential and beloved today. It’s appropriate, then, that several of the original animated show’s voice actors attended Calgary Expo from April 24-27, including Zach Tyler Eisen (Aang), Jack De Sena (Sokka), Dante
Cosplayers had their moment to shine during the four-day weekend of this year’s Calgary Expo. Their joy in dressing up as their favourite characters was infectious to both attendees of expo and passersby who wanted pictures with them. On a journey to find a few of the most
The 2025 Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF) has an extensive lineup with a wide variety of films, documentaries and events that attendees can view throughout all of the festival. From cartoon viewings, short film showcases and more, audiences are treated to the best of local and international independent film and
Tongue-in-cheek ode to 1950s sci-fi horror films Vampire Zombies..From Space! has all the ingredients for an audience favourite. The film is making its Alberta premiere at the 2025 Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF) on April 25 at 9:30 p.m., a fitting time according to
Sled Island is a festival tailor-made for anyone who loves music. This year it will be taking place from June 18-22. One of the many things that makes Sled Island unique is the special programming it offers, including the upcoming Sled Island Student Mixer, a free event held
It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice remains a classic, but Forte Musical Theatre’s Austentatious, coming back to Calgary after 15 years from April 8-19, is certainly not a straight-forward adaptation of the novel. Austentatious follows the Cochrane Ranche Amateur Players
