Living in Calgary means you become painfully acquainted with the Western-ness that permeates through it — from a week dedicated to honouring the history of rodeos to our stadium in the shape of a horse’s saddle. For local pop rockers NIKU, the country twang of their hometown isn’t
The annual Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) is stacked with highly anticipated films, and is prepared to showcase Calgary’s finest filmmakers. Premiering on Sept. 25 is Shorts: Alberta Spirit #1, and a film to look out for within the series is Rebecca’s Room directed by Gillian McKercher. The
This year’s iteration of the Calgary International Film Festival continues to shine a light on Alberta filmmakers and their stories. One story that has become increasingly relevant following the COVID-19 pandemic is Wendy Hill-Tout’s INSANITY — a documentary exploring the growing mental health and homelessness crisis in
It was a cold, windy afternoon when a drag queen had taken the stage of a nearly deserted 2018 Pride event in Medicine Hat to give it all that she had and more. She put on a show for those who were there that they would not forget. Her name
If you’re a fan of Stephen King’s work to any extent — whether it be his novels, film or stage adaptations — anyone can agree that he has mastered not only writing horror, but bringing it to life. Vertigo Theatre is opening up their 2022/23 season by bringing his
For every band that takes themselves a little too seriously, there’s at least one band that revels in the absurd. Fetus Blasters are a local noise band that has gained somewhat of an audience in their short time on the scene. Their popularity seems to afflict those in tune
Hear ye, hear ye! Grab a sword, grab a friend and attend the next Calgary Medieval Faire and Artisan Market. The three-day event is held at the end of August, and is located at the Wild Wild West Event Centre. As stated in the name, the festival is a
The emo phase is one I know all too well — a time when Fall Out Boy and My Chemical Romance were the most alternative bands you could hear and wearing black eyeliner was a religious practice. Panic! at the Disco was certainly part of this tirade, and although most adults
Not Okay is the 2022 satire film against the modern obsession with internet fame. It tells the story of Danni Saunders (Zoey Deutch), a young z-lennial living in New York that fakes a trip to Paris at the time of a devastating terrorist attack. Upon her return, she keeps
Just ahead of the most joyous time of the year, the Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) has announced their full lineup. This year’s iteration brings together diverse films from around the world and the province, curating a festival that can’t be missed this year. This year continues the
