The Tallest Man on Earth brings act to U of C
Strand of Oaks warmed hearts right alongside him Martine Balcaen Contributor It was immediately apparent to anyone who entered the University of Calgary on Sept. 13 that, judging from the sheer amount...
Category: Arts
Mercury Prize: success can be bought
British music award still up to its tricks Nathan Ross Arts Editor With the seasons changing, we are thankfully past the time of the year where Carly Rae Jepsen fends off everyone...
Get down with U Fest
Your handy guide to MRU’s back-to-school bash Nathan Ross Arts Editor Summer’s over, and school is back in session. After getting spoiled with summer festivals such as Sled Island and the Calgary...
Shakespeare in the Park makes triumphant return
New deal between Theatre Calgary and MRU gets show running again Nathan Ross Arts Editor Many fans outside of Mount Royal University (and maybe even a few fans inside the school walls)...
Calgary actually has lots of stuff to do
Nathan Ross Arts Editor If there is one thing I’m so sick of hearing people say about Calgary, it is that there is nothing to do. Calgary is literally the cultural capital...
Folk Fest offers up a beautiful time
A very serious look back at Serena Ryder Daniel Bergman Contributor At the Calgary Folk Music Festival, time is not sequential. When I look back over the years at my encounters...
Noise 101 – CD Reviews for Sept. 6
Morning Parade Morning Parade Parlaphone Too often we have bands trying to live up to hype instead of letting their music do the work for them. While it would be nice if everyone...
Still time for festival fun before summer ends
Though it pains me to have to say it, summer is almost over. But, don’t panic — whether you’ve been living free-and-easy or punching a clock for the last four months, there’s still time...
No room to groove at this year’s Folk Fest
Nathan Ross Staff Writer There was a moment on Thursday at the Calgary Folk Fest when bassist Paul Collins of Beirut took centre stage with a request for the audience. After quickly paraphrasing...
Sled’s Secrets
How Sled Island benefits smaller bands Nathan Ross Staff Writer One of the features Sled Island loves to advertise is the fact that over 200 bands play, and with good reason. This...
