Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture

Rick Mercer — ‘Talking to Canadians: A Memoir’

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Grace Anne Paizen
The saying goes that Canada has two main exports: hockey and comedy. Though a blatant generalization of our country, it’s not an understatement to acknowledge that one of the Canadian comedy giants — particularly...
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A local love fest

By
Alex Braun
The Good Will Social Club was lit purple on the night of Nov. 20 for the first live showcase of the House of Wonders roster.
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The spectre of Shakespeare

By
Shaylyn Maharaj-Poliah
This winter, Shakespeare in the Ruins (SIR) presents a remounted production of Shakespeare’s Will, written by Winnipeg-born playwright and two-time Governor General’s Award winner, Vern Thiessen. The play’s original run was in early 2020...
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meadows, ‘wild flower’ — 4.5 stars

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Alex Braun
Beginning as the solo project of Isiah Schellenberg, former member of indie bands brite and notme, Winnipeg’s meadows has expanded its membership and established itself as one of the most exciting and prolific acts...
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Exploring the ephemeral marks left behind

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Zoë LeBrun
Arranged in a fairly straightforward manner around the perimeter of the gallery, the works in Traces begin to the left of the entrance, leading viewers clockwise around the space. There is a natural order...
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Casper Skulls, ‘Knows No Kindness’ — 3.5 stars

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Alex Braun
Toronto-area indie rockers Casper Skulls are back from a four-year hiatus since their debut record Mercy Works, with their harsh edges dulled and their spirits wizened. Originally drawing comparison to noisy art rock legends...
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An awkward moo-ve

By
Grace Anne Paizen
The popular phrase “beauty is in the eye of the beholder” is perhaps the best way to summarize the events that happened between July 2017 and May 2018 in Markham, Ont. On a July...

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