While most singer-songwriters cite other musicians as their greatest inspiration, Ontario’s Justin Rutledge finds himself heavily influenced by novels. Because he reads so much, the 30-year-old said that the literature has rubbed off on...
On the Caribbean coast there lives a group of people that work tirelessly to support their families and preserve their culture. Descendents of shipwrecked African slaves who bred with various Caribbean native groups, the...
Surely after 30 years a music festival is bound to become stale and outdated, right? Well judging by the flurry of activity already going on down at Prince’s Island Park, the Calgary Folk Fest...
Planning a trip to the United States? If you had to make a list of the top 10 U.S. cities to visit, what would they be? Whether you are an American or a visitor...
The Alberta government has pledged $20 million towards the construction of the $60 million “state-of-the-art” Mount Royal Conservatory of Music and the federal government is willing to kick in the same amount if the...
As the raucous 10 days that were Stampede 2009 come to a close The Reflector concludes its coverage with a final compilation of our top photos. Whether it was the thrill of the rodeo,...
A teenage boy seems confused when asked his name, another runs through the crowd searching for Kermit The Frog. There were also renowned musicians, a grouchy lifeguard and those possessed by a stuffed monkey....
Very few people would have the cojones to stand in front of a 1,800-pound bull, some might even call them crazy but bull fighter Dave Sandilands does it for the thrills. “Pure adrenalin rush,”...
Johnny Reid brought his western flair to the final night of Stampede. Aris Aristorenas made his tenth and final trek to the Coke Stage for the closing festivities.
The Coke Stage was rockin’ Saturday night as veteran artist Bif Naked took the stage. Aris Aristorenas was in the middle of the action and took these photos. The audio is a cover by...
