One-man folk-punk maelstrom finds his dream team
Anyone who’s ever shared a beer or a stage with Greg Rekus knows that his passion for music and whirlwind of a live show is…
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Buttons and bellows
When we think of the accordion, polka music follows closely behind. “But I don’t know any polkas, much to some crowds’ dismay and to the…
WSO preview
This weekend the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO) presents the inaugural concert of the 2013-14 season. With a host of curiosities and surprises, plus a few…
Accessible local fashion comes full circle at Tara Davis Studio Boutique
Have you ever had that confusing, existential conversation with your new t-shirt, dress, or leggings, where you ask, “Who are you? Where did you come…
What you should expect to learn from art school
The importance of having a professional experience while learning the critical and technical skills at university cannot be understated. During my seven years at the…
Souvenir involontaire
The concept of “memory” teeters between the concrete realities of our external world and the abstractions of our internal selves: “Did that really happen, or…
Drunken uncle singing
B.A. Johnston returns with yet another album to add to his ever-growing banquet-sized merch table. True to form, this album sounds like a recording of…
Locals to look out for
Hey Winnipeg, you want to know a secret? Don’t tell anybody, but I’ve got a new favorite band – the Psychics are wacky, weird, and…
Going Deep with Jodie Layne
Is it just you or are there a lot of really good-looking people on campus this year? People are sporting their summer tans and freckles,…
Transformative theatre
Since 2003, the Winnipeg-based theatre company Sarasvàti Productions has been running an annual festival showcasing female theatre artists. FemFest—which has grown from a fledgling grassroots…