Foodfight! and the appeal of abysmal art
When Lawrence Kasanoff made plans in 1999 to direct an animated movie, his goal was to make his company, Threshold Entertainment, “the next Pixar.” The…
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Olivia Lunny returns to her roots with new album
Olivia Lunny currently calls Los Angeles home, but her musical career began in Winnipeg. “Music has always been something that I’ve been around and been…
New Year traditions centre around hope and luck
In Canada and many other countries, a new year begins on Jan. 1. However, this was not always the norm. In the past, New Year’s…
Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre presents Little Women
Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel, Little Women, loosely based on the lives of her and her three sisters, was first published in 1868. After it…
Striker tours in Winnipeg Nov. 28
Heavy metal band Striker, originally from Edmonton, started from humble beginnings. Each member began playing music in their teens and came from similar backgrounds. Before…
Skye Wallace releases fifth album, The Act of Living
Skye Wallace describes their music as rock, but not typical rock. While they refer to it broadly as “alt-rock,” they avoid defining themselves by a…
The Washboard Union celebrates new album and tour
The Washboard Union’s beginnings can be traced back to a union between two families. When Chris Duncombe was 13 years old, his father met future…
Ian Kennedy releases new book, Ice in Their Veins
Ian Kennedy has loved hockey for almost as long as he can remember. His love for the sport began in Grade 1, when he began…
Mia Kelly releases sophomore album To Be Clear
At 21, Mia Kelly has already made her mark on the folk music scene. Praised for her expressive voice and versatility by outlets such as…
Canadian comedian set to make directorial debut
Kevin McDonald was drawn to comedy for simple reasons — he found out he was funny and according to him, he was not good at…