From brain to grain
Ah September, the leaves begin to change, light crisp air slowly starts to replace the heavy and humid conditions of August and students return to…
2009
He’s our man
Most people believe Leonard Cohen authored the playbook for late-night conversation, drinking wine, making out and then feeling vaguely depressed about it all. But a…
Top 3 DVDs not to rent this week
Sometimes there’s an allure to an unknown. In the realm of film, this aura of mystery can often even seem to add some credibility. Unfortunately,…
Underwhelming Overture
If it had ended after the first piece, it would have been spectacular. Unfortunately, it went on. On Wednesday, Sept. 9, approximately 700 people attended…
Essentially a playlist : Radio? Radio!
It must be September again. The echoes of U1 tour guides saying “That’s the radio station” are receding and the most common questions of people…
Straight outta Winnipeg
Winnipeg’s hip-hop scene, like any in Canada, is constantly overlooked and often regarded as a pale imitation of an American art form. In response, the…
CD Review – Iggy Pop “Preliminaries”
Artist: Iggy Pop Album: Preliminaries Year : 2009 Label: Astralwerks .5 out of ** The latest from the punk rock God (or Dog, Iggy Pop’s…
CD Review – The Wind Whistles “Animals Are People, Too”
Artist: The Wind Whistles Album: Animals Are People, Too Year : 2009 Label: Independent * out of * The graphic on the Wind Whistles Myspace.com…
Ciclovia takes Winnipeg
People pedaled and strolled and hula-hooped their way down Broadway Avenue, basking in the warmth of a late summer Sunday. On September 13, the thoroughfare’s…
Running for human rights
With pride in their eyes and determination in each step, First Nation runners are taking a message to President Obama. On Sept. 3 the second…