Arts & Culture

Pistolwhips: guns a-blazing

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Ian T. D. Thomson
Boasting a Saskatchewan brand of indie-rock and blues music, the Pistolwhips bring an energetic live show to the Cavern on Feb. 13. The Saskatoon-based band started back in the fall of 2010 as a collaboration...
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New Music and Big Fun festivals

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Ian T. D. Thomson
As we find ourselves smack dab in the middle of an ice age, entertainment is key to maintaining both warmth and morale. Here are two unique upcoming music festivals happening in Winnipeg that are...
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Greek Riots: cavalier attitude

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Ian T. D. Thomson
Five-piece Winnipeg band the Greek Riots bring a unique attitude to the genre of indie rock. After releasing their debut EP Cavalier in November of 2014, the band is looking to continue their musical...
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Love is Strange

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Ian T. D. Thomson
When you live with people, you know them better than you care to” – Ben, Love is Strange. Love is Strange tells the story of Ben and George, a gay couple living in New York...
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Sobey Art Award: Canadian art landscape

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Ian T. D. Thomson
Since Nov. 1, 2014, the Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG) has been hosting an exhibition of the nominees of the Sobey Art Award. Presenting the shortlisted artists for the award, the show will run until...
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Not so silent nights: holiday music events

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Ian T. D. Thomson
With the holidays quickly approaching along with the obligations they entail, tracking down good musical events can be a daunting task. Here are three holiday musical events that will make the search easier and tide...
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Stu Reid: A star of Christmas

By
Ian T. D. Thomson
For those in the music industry, releasing a Christmas single or album is a rite of passage, bordering on mandatory. With the bombardment of Christmas music each year, it can sometimes be an arduous...
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