An evening of jazz
An Evening of Jazz Song, coming up on Jan. 15 at the Park Theatre, features both past and present members of the University of Manitoba…
Arts & Culture
History made funny
Every now and then in life you read something you’re convinced was made especially for you, as if it’s been tailored specifically to your personal sensibilities. I…
25 films selected for Library of Congress
Quick — blurt out the first thing that comes to your head when you think about the Library of Congress. Stuffy and silent? Display cases…
CD Review: Young Galaxy, Versus
Following two fantastic shows at the West End Cultural Center this year, opening for Junior Boys and Austra, now is a good time to try…
Ask Kara
Hey Kara, After trying multiple times, I just recently ended a relationship with my partner of several years. When we were together I always came…
Worthy of attention
Inspired by the Cannes Lions International Film Festival, the International Advertising Film Festival was first established in 1954. The name has since changed to the…
Music, politics and morals
Last month Canadian music legend and children’s entertainer Fred Penner stopped by the UMFM studios to help promote his upcoming December shows in Winnipeg. Penner…
Ten great things
1. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964) Like it, love it, even hate it; when it comes to television Christmas specials the Rankin/Bass stop-motion animation Rudolph…
CD Review: Kate Bush, 50 Words for Snow
Kate Bush can do anything. For those unfamiliar, Bush made British music history by being the first female singer with a number one, self-authored hit…
Romeo and Juliet
Every few years, the Manitoba Theatre Centre performs a version or adaptation of one William Shakespeare’s plays. Richard the Third was performed in 2003, set…