Amarie, the multi-faceted artist
Hunter Pratt, Staff Writer “Made to f**k the game up” are five simple words in an Instagram bio, which refer to this artist’s own plans—this is Amarie, and she is one to watch. Few...
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KTheChosen, standing on business
Hunter Pratt, Contributor How will the world know your art unless you’re the one managing it? How can you evolve in your art if you don’t allow yourself to get vulnerable? Both of these...
ARIO, up next
Hunter Pratt, Contributor Every so often, you come across an artist who’s music sends a wave of inspiration towards you. Even better, when the artist you found resides in the same city as...
A preview of Sled Island 2025
Emma Marshall, Arts Editor | The Sled Island Music Festival is back for another year. From June 18 to 22 Calgary’s downtown core will be exploding with colourful talent to explore. In case you’re...
The community of Dungeons & Dragons
Slaying the dragons one stereotype at a time | Mia Smith, Staff Writer | Imagine a world where just sitting at a table with your friends causes all problems to vanish. Real-world issues? Out...
The best bands you’ve never heard of (yet)
Rylie Perry, Staff Writer | With a new year comes a new demand for more music, more live shows, and more places to spend a night out. Luckily, Calgary-based bands have got you covered....
Anonymity on the streets
Mia Smith, Staff Writer | What is graffiti? Train cars, old buildings, and public streets are all canvases for graffiti—defined as visual communication within the public eye, often without the property owner’s permission. In short,...
Higher Ground creates a welcoming environment for local artists.
Mia Smith, Contributor | A secret community of artists brew every Tuesday night at Higher Ground Cafe in Kensington. From the hours of 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., everyone is welcome to join and display...
Calgary’s biggest light festival returns to Victoria Park.
Rylie Perry, Contributor | Night Light is set to take over Victoria Park from Sept. 26 to 28. The celebration is free to attend and encompasses five blocks of Victoria Park including District Market, Trans...
Need a break? Check out these markets to escape the fall blues
Sarah Palmer, Contributor | As temperatures cool towards the end of August, feelings of dread often boil inside of students as they oil-up their rusty academic gears in preparation for a new semester in September....
