The Young Artists Project
Over the summer, North Point Douglas has benefited from the efforts of a collaborative project with impressive results. Michaëlle Jean Park, home to a large-scale,…
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Chesterfield Presents…
“Curate is such a buzz word,” says Elise Dawson, a recent graduate from the University of Manitoba’s School of Fine Art. “People curate their clothing,…
SNFU: What No One Else Wanted to Say
“My dog likes to shit. My dog likes to shit. My dog likes to shit on the radio. I’ll sell it to the record stores;…
Breakfast around the world
Andrew McMonagle and Leif Norman are setting out to broaden their palatal horizons. Since 2007, the pair have visited 163 restaurants across Winnipeg and reviewed…
The Ocean that rocked the boat
During the first week of July, two high-profile figures in the public eye revealed they are either gay or have been in a same-sex relationship….
Green… Grass… Dot…
Ewa Tarsia is bringing a taste of the outdoors into the Winnipeg Art Gallery. Throughout the summer, the local artist is showcasing her latest exhibit,…
Prairies, Pens, and Poets
From Willa Cather to Guy Maddin, the Great Plains provides inspiration, madness and solace for artists. For decades the Manitoba Writers’ Guild has given support…
Folk Fest Rewind
For almost 40 year now the Winnipeg Folk Festival (WFF) has provided Manitobans, as well as many other proximal neighbours, with a quality music event…
173 Shows
It’s likely if you’re headed to the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival this year you’re aware of a few things. It’s the twenty-fifth anniversary of the…
Disaster rock and performance art
The Manic Shakes are a Kijiji-founded band and proudly give themselves the label “disaster rock.” Members David Skene, David Van Den Bossche, Paul Shirtliffe and…