Arts & Culture
Hailing Hoffman
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Philip Hoffman, one of Canada’s most critically respected filmmakers, is coming to Winnipeg to attend a retrospective of his short works and a screening of his first feature. Known for his distinctly personal approach,...
‘Regarding heroes’ through a master’s lens
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His iconic portraits, full of emotion, thought and care, leave the viewer with no question of his status as a master of light and tone. His sitters include the most important figures of the...
WSO creates Romantic sonic boom
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On Friday, September 26, the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra and conductor Alexander Mickelthwate returned for a brand new season with a performance of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4.
The evening started off in measured fashion with introductions...
Healing wounds with words
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Fresh from the release of her second book, Wounded Souls: A Collection of Poems and Songs, and its companion spoken-word CD, Wounded Souls Vol. 1 & 2, Ingrid D. Johnson is basking in hope...
Reel art, Reel entertainment and Reel info
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Imagine a love story between two young 20-something characters performing in an off Broadway musical. Now, add outing yourself to conservative religious parents and you have Big Gay Musical, just one of many interesting...
CD : Rubik “Dada Bandits”
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Finnish indie pop/rock band Rubik takes “quirky pop” to a whole new level on their sophomore album Dada Bandits, a record you'll only find if you venture way off the beaten path. On first...
CD Review : Jay-Z “The Blueprint III” & Raekwon “Only Built...
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Two legendary rappers, two sequels of legendary albums. One at the peak of his popularity, the other attempting a comeback. In this case, the underdog prevails.
Jay-Z has a mixed track record as far...
