Every year, theatre goers the world round flock to Calgary for the chance to see the latest from Calgary’s burgeoning young writers, clear proof that the Calgary theatre scene has expanded far beyond its modest reputation only a few years ago. playRites, the epicenter of the commotion, is put on by Alberta Theatre Project every… Continue reading playRites ignites!
Month: January 2007
An Oak Tree stands enormous and sturdy
News From Nowhere’s An Oak Tree brought together local performance group THEATREboom and British actor/playwright Tim Crouch to show Calgary audiences that a glass of water could be a fully grown tree, just as theatre performance could exist under the same principles as an act of mass hypnotism. An Oak Tree, after coming out of… Continue reading An Oak Tree stands enormous and sturdy
Freedom isn’t free — An interview with the Chiodo Brothers
By Robin Ianson
The Chiodo brothers have done it all. From bringing evil gremlins to life to blowing up Roseanne Barr’s house, they are the go-to guys for all things animated. It’s impossible not to have seen some special effect they have created for television shows, commercials or Hollywood feature-films without having lived under a rock. The Chiodo… Continue reading Freedom isn’t free — An interview with the Chiodo Brothers
Angst & Werewolves
In the works since 1997, Blood and Chocolate–a movie based on the popular teen novel by Annette Curtis Clause–is finally coming to the screen. Gauging from the complaints its rabid, pseudo-Anne Rice groupies have been spewing all over the Internet Movie Database, the already difficult process of adapting popular fiction to film has become even… Continue reading Angst & Werewolves
Edmonton band brings redneck back
With sexy well re-established, the Uncas are bringing redneck back. Band members Sook, Futch, Louis and John are your average Alberta-born, boot-knocking, high-kicking prairie rockers. Think of them as E-town’s answer to local purveyors of alt-country-rock, Agriculture Club. “We play east central Alberta rock ‘n’ Roll,” says vocalist/guitarist Sook Uncas. “Real bumpkin music that makes… Continue reading Edmonton band brings redneck back
The tragic history of dead puppets
By Kyle Francis
Whether it’s sitting in front of a video game or standing on a street corner with a dioramic set, puppetry is a more pervasive cultural force than it’s often given credit for. Projecting human characteristics onto an inanimate object is done early on by most children, a knee-jerk throwback to the days of tribal totems… Continue reading The tragic history of dead puppets
Craigie Hall C to be demolished
By Amanda Hu
Fine arts students at the University of Calgary may temporarily find themselves without academic spaces on campus. Plans for the Taylor Family Digital Library place it in the current location of Craigie Hall C, which houses dance, music and drama programs. The new building will require demolition of many areas including the Boris-Roubakine Recital Hall,… Continue reading Craigie Hall C to be demolished
Canada’s Changing Arctic
Climate change will have some of its most devastating effects on Canada’s arctic. The University of Calgary and the Arctic Institute of North America co-sponsored a panel discussion on climate change and Canada’s north Wed., Jan. 18. The panel was the first in a series of events launching the Frobisher Community Symposium, which will explore… Continue reading Canada’s Changing Arctic
Smoking bylaw goes down smooth, mostly
By Kris Schmidt
The new anti-smoking bylaw passed without torches or angry mobs, and University of Calgary students in particular have had few difficulties. Calgary’s anti-smoking bylaw came into effect Mon., Jan. 1, banning smoking in bars and restaurants. The Black Lounge was converted into a non-smoking establishment Jan. 1, although the Den went smoke-free in September. Students’… Continue reading Smoking bylaw goes down smooth, mostly
Law admission test changes
Stressed-out law school hopefuls can breathe a little easier now as a major admissions policy has been changed. The American Bar Association has instructed law schools to stop averaging the scores of students who take the law school admissions test multiple times, and instead to simply take the student’s highest score. The move aims to… Continue reading Law admission test changes