By Connor Sadler, January 8 2015 —
To kick off the Winter semester, the University of Calgary’s School of Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) will host a production of West Side Story.
Written by Jerome Robbins, West Side Story is … Read the rest
By Connor Sadler, December 4 2014 —
Octospore Book 1: Suburban Squid is a graphic novel by Albertan artists Jesse James Higgins and Scott Dewey that explores how we use modern technology to communicate in times of crisis.
The comic … Read the rest
By Connor Sadler, November 27 2014 —
What started in 1999 by the University of Calgary’s Dedicated Otaku Anime Club as a one-day anime festival, has grown into an annual three-day Japanese cultural festival known as Otafest. On Saturday, Nov. … Read the rest
By Connor Sadler, November 20 2014 —
Sherlock Holmes plays typically have a serious tone.
Holmes paces around the crime scene uncovering clues and revealing motives until he solves the crime. The Game’s Afoot, presented by Vertigo Theatre, puts a … Read the rest
By Connor Sadler, November 13 2014 —
When the Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF) received more documentary submissions than they could screen during their April festival, organizers decided to host a smaller festival focusing solely on documentaries.
CUFF Docs festival … Read the rest
By Connor Sadler, November 6 2014 —
Local artists Emily Chu and Christian Frederiksen are challenging the conventions of graphic novels with their new series HYMN.
As graduates of the Alberta College of Art and Design, Chu and Frederiksen are … Read the rest
Pong was released in 1972. Since then, video games have become a big part of North American culture.
Spending an afternoon relaxing and playing games is as normal as watching a movie or reading a book. Owning a gaming console … Read the rest
By Connor Sadler, October 23 2014 —
In the spirit of Halloween, an estimated 200 Calgarians will dress as zombies and dance to Michael Jackson’s iconic “Thriller” as part of a world record attempt on Oct. 25.
Thrill Calgary, the … Read the rest
By Connor Sadler, October 16 2014 —
Albertan artist Lisa Matthias’ new exhibit of woodcut prints, Field Notes, will be on display at the Christine Klassen Gallery in south east Calgary from Oct. 23 until Nov 29. The exhibit consists … Read the rest
By Connor Sadler, October 9 2014 —
When an image of Jesus appears on the wall of a Tim Hortons in the fictional town of Nately, Nova Scotia, residents are unsure whether the image is a hoax, a sign from … Read the rest
