CD Review : Sit Down Tracy, “Roaring Noon”
A tepid morning breeze blows through a Winnipeg street in late summer, rustling trash and dust up from the gutters. A 1982 Diplomat backfires in…
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Viva L’viv
When the poet Walt Whitman declared that “the art of art and the glory of expression [ . . . ] is simplicity,” he was,…
Who will rescue the rescuer?
For anyone who questions the inherent goodness at the core of the human spirit, the story of Faron Hall should quiet their doubts. This man,…
Smartcards coming to Winnipeg?
Major cities across Canada are witnessing technological developments within their transit systems. Transit riders in Calgary, Edmonton, Kingston, Saskatoon and other cities have adjusted to…
Local Lookout : Ian La Rue and The Condor
The California condor, one of the world’s rarest bird species, has a long and troubled history. At one point the Condor was so close to…
“Yasmina’s Yatra” is a film to explore personal faith with
“I feel that, in many ways, North American lifestyle is a spiritual void. I think we need to work on discovering something greater, and share…
An enlightening journey
Last Saturday, the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra kicked off their 19th annual New Music Festival. The opening night celebrated the 2010 International Polar Year, and there…
CD review : The Paperbacks, “Lit From Within”
One hundred and twenty-six minutes is an unusual length for an album. Yet, that’s the exact duration of Lit From Within, the new album from…
Local Lookout : The Lytics
The Lytics are a local hip hop treat; their music is energetic, lively and optimistic. Their catchy songs range from the electro-inspired dance beats of…
New music, Ho!
The 2010 Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra New Music Festival is set to kick off this Saturday. In anticipation, the Manitoban’s John Herbert Cunningham spoke with WSO…