Travel-logging
It’s a man’s last refuge!” barked a stocky, middle-aged man to me as we sat on the outdoor patio of a pub in Brisbane, Australia….
Arts & Culture
Triumph over the ordinary
Fans of the recently ended Showcase show Kenny vs. Spenny, which pitted two friends against each other in merciless competitions, can celebrate the television return…
One Day
One Day is a story of the attraction of opposites. Emma, played by Anne Hathaway (Ella Enchanted, Love and Other Drugs) is a hardworking girl…
We are spoiled
You may not realize this but if you are a fan of comedy, especially comedy on television, you are being spoiled right now. Across the…
Islendingadagurinn brings local flavour
With over 120 years of tradition in Manitoba, the Gimli-based Icelandic Festival known to some as Islendingadagurinn is primed for quite a celebration this year….
My Folk Fest kicked ass
Winnipeg’s annual Folk Festival is an excellent way to spend five days doing one or any combination of the following: soaking in wonderful music, relaxing…
Point / Counterpoint
Point / Counterpoint is a platform in which two parties discuss pertinent cultural issues from opposing sides. It’s a real debate, and like any honest…
The forest never sleeps
It was like any other Saturday night: the plans were to go to the bar, have drinks, dance, chat with friends and go home. But…
Things I’ve loved
Things I’ve Loved is a celebration of things from the near or distant past, either overlooked or forgotten by the unforgiving eye of popular culture….
Miguel’s Folk Fest updates
Day 4: Getting funky Today was my best day at the festival. I enjoyed more Dan Mangan as well as a poet, Shane Koyczab, backed…