Winter writer-in-residence on the importance of listening
The U of M Centre for Creative Writing and Oral Culture (CCWOC) will welcome Cree filmmaker Janine Windolph as the winter 2023 writer-in-residence on Jan….
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The best Canadian albums of 2022
Alvvays — Blue Rev Alvvays has reclaimed its rightful spot as indie-pop royalty. Since its first record in 2014, the band has pumped out perfect…
’Toban tracks — a holiday miracle
Holiday music — the trash they pump through mall speakers from October through December as they try to hype up shoppers and passersby to buy…
Manitoba Furries persists through COVID paw-in-paw
When circumstances get hairy, humans rely on each other for support. Fandoms offer a place for people to forge those crucial and supportive connections based…
Julianna Riolino, ‘All Blue’ — 4/5 Stars
On her first album, Julianna Riolino is already entering her blue period, looking at her past and the musical past with a newfound clarity. Up…
Canadian artists wow in Venice
The Venice Biennale a place for art lovers from all over the world to congregate and see an incredibly diverse range of art. Several Canadian…
Phantom of the Cinematheque: Aurora Gorealis returns
Aurora Gorealis: Canadian Horror Marathon returns Oct. 29 at the Cinematheque for another spine-chilling year, with a lineup of four more films to frighten moviegoers…
’Toban tracks — Halloween party
Halloween music is a bit of a nebulous thing. Obviously, there are things like “Monster Mash,” “Thriller” or “Ghostbusters,” the novelty hits that only apply…
Like Queer Animals — a bestiary of anthropomorphic creatures and poetry
Gallery viewers looking to discover novel art on a budget will find that Mentoring Artists for Women’s Art (MAWA) has lots to offer throughout October….
A Social-ly awkward scenario
The Manitoba wedding social — an iconic tradition to some, a tacky social scourge to others, but something unique to our province, and one of…