Books to hit before you hit the books
Summer is coming to an end, and lists of must-read books are long. Here are some reads worthy of making the cut. The Opposite of…
Arts & Culture
Blue Rubies EP released
Chilling harmonies, poetically crafted lyrics, and a style all their own, Blue Rubies are a band originating in small-town Manitoba hoping to make it big….
CV2: Poetry Lives Here
Contemporary Verse 2 (CV2) is a nationally celebrated poetry publication, respected for its mélange of contributors and styles. The magazine’s dedication to pushing the boundaries…
Digital storytelling animals
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…
One time, at band camp
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…
Cover to cover with Carlyn
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 hope movement
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…
Jake Shimabukuro, ukulele extraordinaire
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…
Up-and-coming Folk Fest artists
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…
Filling your belly at Folk Fest
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…