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…
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School of art gallery presents dynamic figure paintings
This fall, the U of M’s School of Art Gallery is showcasing the work of Sheila Butler, an American Canadian painter whose work explores themes…
Canadian country singer’s debut album achieves acclaim
Born into a family of musicians in London, Ontario, Amanda Keeles does not really remember a time when she was not singing. Introduced to country…
The art, science and magic of pinhole photography
Many of us grew up in the era of digital photography, and taking a photo usually means pulling out a camera or smartphone and pressing…
Wilfred Buck: from stargazer to screen star
The “star guy” has become a movie star. Hailing from Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN), Wilfred Buck — a U of M graduate — works for…
The mundane and sublime at WAG-Quamajuq
This fall, two major exhibits opened at the Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG)-Qaumajuq. Though disparate on their surfaces, certain thematic resonances connect them. The first, titled…
Basement Mixtapes for Bisons: Back to school
Back to school season, particularly the first week back, has always felt like a time of renewal to me. Summer has technically passed but you’re…
Anesti Danelis: This Show Will Change Your Life
3.5/5 stars Attending Anesti Danelis: This Show Will Change Your Life did not change my life. However, it did provide comedic relief via songs that…
For Science!
4.25/5 stars Small Matters Productions conducts 21 experiments on the human psyche in ways that are incredibly simple yet brilliant. Jam-packed with audience interaction, Lego…
Generic Male
4/5 stars Generic Male is shaping up to be a favourite at this year’s Fringe Fest with audiences discussing it long after they have left…