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Two workshop sessions on July 14-16 and Sept. 8-10 are set to enlighten and teach participants about the art and process of digital storytelling, facilitated by digital storyteller Frances Ravinsky. The concept of digital storytelling...

For teens, summer is the time to have fun, let loose, make new friends, and just let it all out. What better place to do that than at summer camp? This summer, the Mood...

There Can Never Be Enough: New and Selected Stories is University of Manitoba English professor and seasoned fiction writer David Arnason’s latest collection since 2002’s The Demon Lover. In addition to showcasing many of...

In November 2011, local 16-year-old musician Sean Quigley released his rendition of the famous Christmas song “The Little Drummer Boy” on YouTube. The musical masterpiece went viral and has now garnered over 2.8 million...

Although the ukulele may be a highly purchased novelty item for many 21st-century indie artists (Zooey Deschanel, for example), very few artists have utilized the Hawaiian instrument to its fullest creative potential like Shimabukuro. Shimabukuro...

With legends like Joan Baez and Bonnie Raitt playing at Folk Fest this year, it’s easy to miss other fantastic, lesser-known performers. Here are some acts to put on your radar. The Wilderness of Manitoba Four-piece...

When you’re dancing in hippy bliss to the smooth sounds of performers from around the world, you’re going to need some grub to keep your stomach smiling. This year’s Winnipeg Folk Festival is sporting 28...