Matthew Teklemariam
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Tales from the chronic keepers
There’s a new major cannabis syndicate in town, and they’re making a big splash.
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Godland
Plays at Cinematheque from Feb. 10 to 16
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Frozen streets paved with gold
Here in the dead of a frozen Canadian winter, the palm trees of Hollywood can seem lightyears away.
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No Bears
Plays at Cinematheque from Feb. 4 to 12
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Sunday, Blue Sunday
Big Dave McLean, easily Western Canada’s foremost all-purpose bluesman, has made Sunday evenings at the Times Change(d) High and Lonesome an indispensable way for Winnipeggers to wind down the week.
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Old McDonald has a film series
If laughter is the best medicine, visiting the Dave Barber Cinematheque for a healthy dose of comedy from Kevin McDonald is the prescription.
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Saint Omer
Plays at Cinematheque until Feb. 2
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Delia Derbyshire: The Myths and the Legendary Tapes
From director, writer and actor Caroline Catz comes Delia Derbyshire: The Myths and The Legendary Tapes, a docu-dramatization that explores the life and legend of the titular figure, an accomplished English electronic-music composer and audio engineer.
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‘Trying to make Black History Month 365 days in a year’
There’s more to celebrate this February than just Groundhog Day or the successful passage through another dreary January.
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Pardon the winterruption
When the new year becomes old news, it can be daunting to look ahead.
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Stranger in a strange land
Change is never easy, especially when your new neighbours speak a different language.
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It’s Bands all the way down
Frustrated with Winnipeg’s failure to attract blockbuster musical talent?
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Favourite local social media presence
1. @winnipegwildin (Instagram)
2. @faceplam (Twitter)
3. @mbpolidragrace (Instagram)
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Favourite local place that no longer exists
1. Forth Café and Bar
2. Cousins Deli & Lounge
3. Misericordia emergency room -
Favourite local album / Favourite local live performance
Favourite local album
1. Jamboree - Life in the Dome
2. Yes We Mystic - Trustfall
3. JayWood - Slingshot / Living Hour - Someday is Today (tie)Favourite local live performance
1. Jamboree as Oasis (Bands as Bands)
2. Paul Rabliauskas at Rumors
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Hearing Trees: Small Talk EP review
Releases Nov. 30 at the Park Theatre
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Time to pretend
Some people are taking a more practical approach to media escapism, beyond video games or virtual reality.
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The Northern sun also rises
Forty years ago, Hinode Taiko planted roots in Winnipeg following an inspiring Folklorama performance.
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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.
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Naked and unafraid
For local artist Rey Fritsch, a persistent battle with insomnia has been a boon of sorts.