People like to complain about their hometown, but two local producers are casting a spotlight on what makes Calgary special — and they’re turning its citizens into the cast and crew. Whatcha Got, Calgary? is a short film anthology made by Calgary, for Calgary. The film features 20 three-minute clips, each offering a theme within… Continue reading Calgary’s not boring. Seriously!
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School of Performing Arts announces 2014-15 schedule
Self-exiled writers on a journey of social progress. A Malaysian legend in a quest for truth. A man’s transformation from civilian to soldier. These are some of the performances the School of Creative and Performing Arts has to offer in the 2014-15 season. As the Centre for Performing Arts on campus, the school features dance,… Continue reading School of Performing Arts announces 2014-15 schedule
All the cafe’s a stage
These days, coffee shop patrons are likely to get more than a frothy cappuccino and a pastry with their visit. Coffee shops offer snapshots of people’s lives, from the mundane to the bizarre. That’s what Swallow-A-Bicycle Theatre strives to portray with Eavesdrop: The Coffee Shop Show. “They could have massively dramatic stories happening, whether it’s… Continue reading All the cafe’s a stage
Spun: Yamantaka // Sonic Titan
When Montreal-Toronto band Yamantaka // Sonic Titan’s first album, YT//ST, was shortlisted for the 2012 Polaris Prize, fans were left wondering if the group would be able to trump their critically appraised debut album. UZU is the answer to that question — it’s a volcanic yes. Yamantaka // Sonic Titan’s style is a medley of… Continue reading Spun: Yamantaka // Sonic Titan
Book review: A House in the Sky by Amanda Lindhout
Written by Amanda Lindhout and contributing New York Times magazine writer Sara Corbett, the non-fiction book A House in the Sky details Lindhout’s harrowing kidnap by Somali extremists in 2009. The premise speaks for itself, but to condemn the novel as a hostage story would cheapen the experience and rob the reader of the depth… Continue reading Book review: A House in the Sky by Amanda Lindhout
Young wizard transforms classroom discussion
University of Calgary philosophy student and high mage Jeffrey Muller astounded classmates this week with his ability to magically reshape a once mundane class topic into an incredible creation of his own design.Last week, a typical class lecture on the writings of Immanuel Kant was swept up in sudden blast of mysterious energies, which sources… Continue reading Young wizard transforms classroom discussion
Green campus project gets growing, slowly
Eighteen months after its inception, the University of Calgary’s Project Evolve is now ready to take larger steps towards a smaller energy footprint. Project Evolve, a $38 million partnership with Direct Energy Business Services, aims to reduce energy use on the U of C campus by $30 million over the seven year project. The U… Continue reading Green campus project gets growing, slowly
Theatre Preview: Nude, poetic theatre
A difficult artist to define, Pablo Neruda’s poetry conjures up emotional and tangible images of human feeling and longing. Never shy to graphically describe physical or emotional intimacy, Neruda became known for verses like, “My savage peasant body ploughs through you and makes the son surge from the depths of the earth” and “My life… Continue reading Theatre Preview: Nude, poetic theatre
Dance Preview: Hockey versus Ballet
Ballet is hardly ever compared to hockey. Down at the local pub, inebriated patrons in tutus and hockey jerseys don’t engage in heated arguments or get into fisticuffs over which one is better. When putting the two side by side, burly hockey players beat the dancers into bloody pulps in pink tights. It’s even difficult… Continue reading Dance Preview: Hockey versus Ballet
Theatre Preview: Pirates and madness in ATP’s future
In an interesting spin on launching the upcoming season of new plays, Alberta Theatre Projects staged a mock awards ceremony in front of Calgary’s enthusiastic theatre community. The ceremony, named the Martha Awards after Dr. Martha Cohen, helped ATP Artistic Director Bob White unveil the 2005/2006 season. The new season will showcase a diverse assortment… Continue reading Theatre Preview: Pirates and madness in ATP’s future