Here are photos from some of the highlights of Day 2 of Folk Fest 2014. Image by Sean Sullivan Image by Sean Sullivan Image by Sean Sullivan Image by Sean Sullivan Image by Sean Sullivan Image by Sean Sullivan Image by Stam Papadopoulos Image by Stam Papadopoulos Image by Stam Papadopoulos Image by Stam Papadopoulos… Continue reading Folk Fest photo recap: July 25, 2014
FIBA upholds ban on turbans
By Ashton Chugh
Referees banned team India players from wearing turbans during matches in the International Basketball Federation’s Asia World Cup (FIBA) this July. FIBA officials said the Indian players were in violation of article 4.4.2, which states, “Players shall not wear equipment (objects) that may cause injury to other players.” A turban is a soft cloth wrapped… Continue reading FIBA upholds ban on turbans
FIBA upholds ban on turbans
By Ashton Chugh
Referees banned team India players from wearing turbans during matches in the International Basketball Federation’s Asia World Cup (FIBA) this July. FIBA officials said the Indian players were in violation of article 4.4.2, which states, “Players shall not wear equipment (objects) that may cause injury to other players.” A turban is a soft cloth wrapped… Continue reading FIBA upholds ban on turbans
Folk music is about tradition and evolution
The 35th Calgary Folk Music Festival has begun and features an eclectic line up of 76 artists. With a range of genres from indie to afrobeat, electric to experimental, many bands are not what music lovers typically call ‘folk music.’ Yet what all the artists at Folk Fest have in common is that their music… Continue reading Folk music is about tradition and evolution
Folk music is about tradition and evolution
The 35th Calgary Folk Music Festival has begun and features an eclectic line up of 76 artists. With a range of genres from indie to afrobeat, electric to experimental, many bands are not what music lovers typically call ‘folk music.’ Yet what all the artists at Folk Fest have in common is that their music… Continue reading Folk music is about tradition and evolution
How the flood is still changing Folk Fest
When last year’s flood submerged Prince’s Island Park, it seemed unlikely that the Calgary Folk Music Festival would happen. However, volunteers rallied to the cause and in just over a month, Folk Fest opened it’s gates and fans descended on the park with their tarps. “We learned how important we are to the city,” Folk… Continue reading How the flood is still changing Folk Fest
How the flood is still changing Folk Fest
When last year’s flood submerged Prince’s Island Park, it seemed unlikely that the Calgary Folk Music Festival would happen. However, volunteers rallied to the cause and in just over a month, Folk Fest opened it’s gates and fans descended on the park with their tarps. “We learned how important we are to the city,” Folk… Continue reading How the flood is still changing Folk Fest
Folk Fest photo recap: July 24, 2014
Calgary Folk Fest returns to Prince’s Island for four days of music. Here’s a selection of photos from Day 1. Image by Sean Sullivan Image by Sean Sullivan Image by Sean Sullivan Image by Sean Sullivan Image by Sean Sullivan Image by Stam Papadopoulos Image by Stam Papadopoulos Image by Stam Papadopoulos Image by Stam… Continue reading Folk Fest photo recap: July 24, 2014
Folk Fest photo recap: July 24, 2014
Calgary Folk Fest returns to Prince’s Island for four days of music. Here’s a selection of photos from Day 1. Image by Sean Sullivan Image by Sean Sullivan Image by Sean Sullivan Image by Sean Sullivan Image by Sean Sullivan Image by Stam Papadopoulos Image by Stam Papadopoulos Image by Stam Papadopoulos Image by Stam… Continue reading Folk Fest photo recap: July 24, 2014
Tabestoon Festival showcases Iranian arts and culture
By Liv Ingram
Tabestoon Festival, the first contemporary Iranian arts and culture festival in Calgary, is making its debut this weekend. Tabestoon, which is Farsi for summer, aims to promote contemporary Iranian arts and culture in Calgary. “A lot of people are familiar with what Iran used to be because of its 2,500 year history, but nobody is… Continue reading Tabestoon Festival showcases Iranian arts and culture