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  • ‘A divine collision’

    The mere mention of Greek tragedy may conjure dormant memories of classics courses long past: the dramatic commentary of the chorus, the laundry list of cacophonic names, the scoring from a Mexican progressive rock band.

  • Yeezus Christ, make it stop

    Wake up, Mr. West. Please.

  • The North and its people in watercolour

    This month, Oceans North, a conservation organization focused on Northern Canada and its watersheds, is taking a different approach to foster an appreciation for Canada’s natural landscape.

  • November geese

  • Arts briefs

    Jazz jam seshes// The Standstills opener// Bring on the burlesque// Nature imitates art// Fortunate Ones @ WECC// Royal MTC presents New

  • Critipeg: Rosie

    Plays at Cinematheque from Nov. 11 to 13

  • The competition heats up

    Six Winnipeg chefs will face off in the regional qualifier for Canada’s Great Kitchen Party, a national cooking competition to crown the country’s top chef.

  • Origin stories: Fred Penner, entertainer and musician

    Children’s performing legend Fred Penner recently returned to Manitoba for gigs in Winkler and Portage la Prairie.

  • Writing on wokeness

    The word “woke” rose to popularity amid growing public discourse around the Black liberation movement.

  • ‘Radio is romantic’

    Imagine: the year is 1998, and you’re at the University of Winnipeg campus, sitting in the student lounge and smoking a cigarette while listening to CKUW.

  • Critipeg: Network

    “We’re mad as hell, and we’re not going to take it anymore!”

  • One last go around

    On Oct. 19, two Winnipeg artists with half a decade of experience in the local scene bid farewell at the Handsome Daughter.

  • Origin Stories: Sierra Noble, Canadian Singer/ Songwriter

    Born in Ottawa, Sierra Noble moved to Winnipeg as a baby. They started their artistic career at 10 years old.

  • The beat goes on

    Musician and Into the Music employee Jason Churko has always felt at home in record stores. He fondly recalls early memories visiting music shops, which were among his most formative experiences as a child.

  • Origin stories: Bif Naked, Canadian Singer

    Born Beth Torbert, Bif Naked talks about her atypical childhood.

  • Reach out. He’ll be there.

    Summer’s gone, which means the time is no longer right for dancing in the street.

  • The best part of breaking up

    From gorging on ice cream to a rebound with an old flame, everyone has their preferred consolation when love goes sour.

  • Leaving no trace

    Local clothing designer Lennard Taylor came into the fashion world by way of passion and an injured knee.

  • Origin stories: Greg MacPherson singer-songwriter

    Born in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Greg MacPherson has moved a lot in his life – a total of 41 times. His father was a member of the Royal Canadian Air Force and was transferred to Winnipeg in 1986, where MacPherson lives today.

  • Cyber sex

    Cyber sex is an entirely different buffet selection than in-person canoodling.

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