A prophecy of decay
Ontarian-turned-Manitoban Lauren Carter has written for literary journals and newspapers such as Prairie Fire and the Globe and Mail, and released her poetry collection, Lichen…
Arts & Culture
Shepherds, weavers, knitters, spinners, and dyers
This Saturday, knitters, weavers, dyers, spinners, and shepherds, and other fibre craftspeople and artisans will be coming together for the first annual Manitoba Fibre Festival…
Tequila, bonfires, and magic marker tattoos
From Friday, Sept. 13 until Sept. 15, the 12th annual Harvest Moon festival was held in Clearwater, Manitoba. It was my first time going and…
Locals to look out for
Dear Winnipeg, I know life in this dreary little town can be a drag – the summers are far too short and every time we…
The secret to healthy snacking
We’ve all been there: your assignments are piling up, your backpack is getting heavier and heavier, and your gym shoes are getting a little dustier…
WNDX Festival of Moving Image
From Sept. 25-29, 10 venues across Winnipeg will be hosting the WNDX Festival of Moving Image. WNDX, created “by filmmakers, in support of filmmakers,” is…
Locals to look out for
This Friday, Sept. 20, the time has come to put on your dancing shoes and get your butt down to Times Change(d) High And Lonesome Club…
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…
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…