The Strumbellas – “Hope” 4/5
If you’ve tuned into mainstream indie/alternative radio in Canada at all lately, there’s a pretty good chance you’ve been bombarded by The Strumbellas’ latest single…
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Jordan Klassen – “Javelin” 4/5
Jordan’s Klassen’s Javelin is a lot of things, but boring isn’t one of them. The Vancouver-based soloist’s latest album lives up to his self-ascribed genre…
Gardening gala welcomes green thumbs of all ages
The ninth annual Gardening Saturday will be held at the Victoria Inn Hotel and Conference Centre on March 19. The gardening convention is being organized…
U of M set to host international design competition
The University of Manitoba is combining sustainability and creativity with the BEE/HOUSE/LAB environmental design competition. Hosted by the U of M office of sustainability, the…
Cultivating a generation of art lovers
On March 23, ArtScene Winnipeg is putting on the first instalment of their new ArtCollect series at Fools & Horses coffee shop. ArtScene, an extension…
School of art sessions on still life photography
Laura Letinsky – a U of M alumna and University of Chicago professor – has returned to her alma mater to display some of her…
The Small Glories – “Wondrous Traveller”
Winnipeg folk/roots duo the Small Glories open up their debut album with a clap and banjo-picking beat, followed by dueling male and female vocals throughout…
Turner’s troupe to bring positivity to the ‘Peg
On Tuesday, March 8, English singer-songwriter Frank Turner will bring his lyrical and overtly punk-influenced brand of folk music to Winnipeg’s Garrick Centre. “I’ve been…
Alumni profiles: Robin Ellis
Robin Ellis – Bachelor of environmental design, 2012 While pursuing her degree, Robin Ellis began to critically observe the world around her. “I began to…
UMSU executive candidate under fire over Facebook comments
A candidate on the UMSU For You University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) executive slate has come under fire for comments posted on Facebook in 2012.