Dickinson of Dragon’s Den to talk achievement
On Thursday, Jan. 28, the UMSU 2015-16 Speaker Series will bring renowned Canadian entrepreneur Arlene Dickinson to speak in the “fishbowl” area just off of…
Arts & Culture
Writer-in-residence: Jeanne Randolph
Over the next three months, students with a flair for writing will have the opportunity to be advised by the seasoned Canadian writer, Jeanne Randolph….
A quarter-century of creativity
Winnipeg’s New Music Festival (NMF) is turning 25. To celebrate their anniversary, the local festival will be hosting many exciting events popping up at various…
Fresh album, fresh attitude
When your voice draws comparisons to Canadian music legends Neil Young and Gordon Lightfoot, you know you have something special, and for J.P. Hoe, that’s…
Red riding hood reimagined
From Jan. 22 to 23, actress Rachel Smith is set to present a one-woman alternate perspective of the classic Little Red Riding Hood story. The…
Light up the night
When it’s in the right hands, a camera can produce a masterpiece so exquisite that its beauty can only be matched by that of nature….
Aidan Knight – “Each Other” 4.5/5
Vancouver-based folk musician Aidan Knight has never failed to evolve his sound with each record he releases, expanding upon the rootsy beginnings of his 2010…
Roger Roger – “Fairweather” 5/5
Roger Roger is composed of singer-songwriters Lucas and Madeleine Roger. On January 17, the Winnipeg-born twin-sibling folk/roots duo released their first album Fairweather. Fairweather is…
Frost Fest 2016 in review
On Thursday, Jan. 14, three diverse and talented local bands graced the stage at the second annual Frost Fest – an event put on as…
Nick’s on Broadway turns one
A little over a year ago, a boyhood sandwich fan spotted a vacant space on one of Winnipeg’s most historic routes. Subsequently, a unique downtown…