Studio Ghibli released Howl’s Moving Castle 20 years ago, loosely based on the novel Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones. The movie follows an 18-year-old girl named Sophie who is cursed and is entangled in a world of witchcraft and magic. The story follows our
The 2024 Calgary International Blues Festival had an impressive line up which explored how the blues genre can be reinvented and interpreted by a large number of artists. The festival consisted of renowned musicians like Dawn Pemberton, Angelique Francis and Big Llou Johnson, but some highlights of the festival included
The 2024 Calgary Fringe Festival, running from Aug. 2-10, has a large line up of poignant stories, but also features a handful of comedic acts that are fresh and bold. The improv show Surprised by Love is presented by The Kinkonauts and uses audience suggestions to create their own
On Aug. 3, playwright, actress and University of Calgary alumni Alexa McGinn performed her solo show Celexia at the Fellowship Hall in Lantern Church for the Calgary Fringe Theatre Festival. In the heart of Inglewood, McGinn shared her love for words through a captivating story that left audiences reflecting on
Hart Hanson, the creator and former showrunner of the renowned American television series Bones, will be talking about all things books for Calgary’s literary non-for-profit organization, Wordfest, on Aug. 15th and 16th. “I think Wordfest is just fantastic, and if you want to be a writer, I
After the chaos and thrill of Saturday at Folk Festival, Sunday had a beautiful wind-down prepared for the people. From local acts like K-Riz and Ginger Beef to fun sessions with bands you might have missed over the weekend, The Gauntlet staff’s picks from Sunday’s lineup
Scottish singer-songwriter Kate Victoria “KT” Tunstall took the ATB Main Stage on July 27 and put on a wonderful performance for the 45th Calgary Folk Music Festival. One of the first performers on the stage that night, Tunstall had the entire crowd lost in the magic that is her
Four days of varied and incredible live music at Prince’s Island Park meant attendees were spoiled for choice with all the artists performing each day. One of the most jam-packed days was Saturday, where both the concerts and sessions had plenty to offer. A few of our favourites
The sun was slowly going down on Prince’s Island Park on July 27 and the crowd was packed for the headlining act at the 45th Calgary Folk Music Festival. Almost 13000 people were waiting for the coolest faces in the hip-hop scene, The Roots. The people didn’t
On July 26 at the 45th Calgary Folk Music Festival, Toronto indie trio Wild Rivers took the ATB Main Stage at Prince's Island Park, delivering a performance that seamlessly blended nostalgia with modern appeal. Their 7:35 p.m. set, coinciding with the release of their third studio
