Calgary’s Third ACTion Film Festival set out to change the societal narrative by celebrating and advocating for those in their third act of life. Running from Mar. 22-24, the festival focused on “guiding an age-positive cultural shift.” Among the featured films was Keys Bags Names Words, directed
Calgary is becoming a more prominent tour spot for many big-named artists around the globe, with many more planning to come. In the past, Calgary has welcomed legends like Journey, while making space for current artists such as Daniel Caesar and Sabrina Carpenter. From the Saddledome to our very
Based on the New York Times best-selling book turned Dreamworks film by Paula Hawkins, The Girl on the Train has been adapted for the stage by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel. Now running at the Vertigo Theatre from Mar. 16 to Apr. 14, the play delves into the intricacies
Jasmeet Raina, popularly known by his online moniker Jus Reign, was one of few YouTubers who provided representation for South Asians in the early 2010s as a Punjabi Sikh in Canada with viral comedy videos like “Desi Parents and SCHOOL” or “Indian Grocers are WILD” that featured the memorable cast
On March 6, four students, two from the University of Calgary’s School of Creative and Performing Arts and two from the Mount Royal University Conservatory, were featured as soloists alongside the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra in the Eckhardt-Gramatte Hall. The concert was the result of the annual RBC Concerto
Broadway Across Canada’s production of the modern classic Hairspray takes you on a journey through Tracy Turnblad’s overnight success and her rally against racial segregation on live TV. A journey full of funky tunes, a memorable cast and of course — hairspray. With the opening number “Good Morning Baltimore”
The Harry Mitsuo Kiyooka Exhibition running from Feb. 1 to Apr. 27 can be found in the Nickle Galleries in the Hunter Student Commons. Free entry and an accessible location have made for a relatively casual viewing experience — perfect for any curious student. As a university student finds the convenience
Brackish water can be formed by mixing fresh and saltwater and is characterized by its intermediate salinity. While brackish water can pose challenges, it also serves as a home for adaptable and versatile flora and fauna. This concept inspired the creation of an interdisciplinary event, bringing together academics with diverse
This month, we will see the sun cross the celestial equator, signalling the onset of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and autumn in the Southern and so this Gauntlet Mixtape Vol. 23: Spring Serenade mirrors the harmonious dance of light and darkness, warmth and chill. This playlist is filled with
The Festival of Animated Objects is Calgary’s long-running festival for all ages happening from March 8 to 24 that wonderfully combines the art form of puppetry and masks with contemporary spaces, themes and ideas. This year includes 11 workshops in an increase from last year’s two, three
