Pop Culture

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  Pleasure is power

  Madeline Rae – January 12, 2023

  I first wrote about pleasure activism in September of 2020 for my first Mother of Goo column.

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  Arts briefs

  Cierra Bettens (Arts and culture editor) – January 12, 2023

  Jaimie Isaac artist talk// Afternoon screenings at Plug-In// Exploring grief through art// Ringing in the Lunar New Year// Unearthing @ aceartinc.// Tickets on sale for Canadian Jazz Summit

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  ‘A little bit of this and a little bit of that’

  Patrick Harney (Comments editor) – January 12, 2023

  On Jan. 14, cre8ery opens its newest exhibit, Odds N’ Ends: The Everything Show!, a showcase described as “a little bit of this and a little bit of that.”

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  Pardon the winterruption

  Matthew Teklemariam (Arts and culture reporter) – January 12, 2023

  When the new year becomes old news, it can be daunting to look ahead.

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  Grey areas

  Ciku Gitonga – January 5, 2023

  My sister and I call them “grey areas.”

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  Arts briefs

  Cierra Bettens (Arts and culture editor) – January 5, 2023

  Tunes, sips, knickknacks// River trail opens// Artist talk @ MAWA// Retro Rhythm Review @ The Good Will// First Friday of the new year// Mariachi Ghost @ High and Lonesome

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  Origin Stories: Tom Jackson

  Armande Martine – January 5, 2023

  Celebrated Canadian actor, singer and activist Tom Jackson was born to a Cree mother and an English father

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  Post-pandemic party people

  Patrick Harney (Comments editor) – January 5, 2023

  To many in Winnipeg, DJs are alternatively associated with bass drop-laden EDM, ’80s, ’90s and ’00s throwback nights or classic disco and pop at a local wedding social.

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  Critipeg: Cannes Lions

  Patrick Harney (Comments editor) – January 5, 2023

  The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity showcases the best ads of 2022

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  It’s Bands all the way down

  Matthew Teklemariam (Arts and culture reporter) – January 5, 2023

  Frustrated with Winnipeg’s failure to attract blockbuster musical talent?

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  Pop my cherry!

  Madeline Rae – December 1, 2022

  Virginity is a loaded word.

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  Favourite Winnipegger abroad

  Valerie Chelangat (Volunteer) – December 1, 2022

  1. Tim Gray

  2. Ryan Steel

  3. Neil Young

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  Favourite local visual artist

  Tessa Adamski – December 1, 2022

  1. J.D. Renaud

  2. Hanna Reimer

  3. Adelle Rawluk

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  Favourite local social media presence

  Matthew Teklemariam (Arts and culture reporter) – December 1, 2022

  1. @winnipegwildin (Instagram)

  2. @faceplam (Twitter)

  3. @mbpolidragrace (Instagram)

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  Favourite local music venue

  Megan Lynne Ronald – December 1, 2022

  1. The Good Will Social Club
  2. The Park Theatre
  3. The Handsome Daughter

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  Favourite local place that no longer exists

  Matthew Teklemariam (Arts and culture reporter) – December 1, 2022

  1. Forth Café and Bar
  2. Cousins Deli & Lounge
  3. Misericordia emergency room

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  Favourite local outdoor gathering place

  Megan Lynne Ronald – December 1, 2022

  1. The Forks
  2. Munson Park
  3. Assiniboine Park

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  Favourite date activity

  Sylvie Cote – December 1, 2022

  1. Attend a local comedy show
  2. Walking/skating the river trail
  3. Dinner at a local restaurant / catch a movie at Cinematheque (tie)

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  Favourite local comedian

  Thomas Pashko (Managing editor) – December 1, 2022

  1. Carson Košik
  2. Benji Rothman
  3. Paul Rabliauskas

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  Favourite local podcast

  Patrick Harney (Comments editor) – December 1, 2022

  1. Witchpolice Radio
  2. The Reel Debaters
  3. Barking Dog