Culture
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Un-Supermarket
A comic by Sari Habiluk
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Reduce waste and save on groceries
Winnipeggers aren’t great at reusing their kitchen scraps.
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New DIY space in West End
There’s a new DIY community space opening up in Winnipeg’s West End near the University of Winnipeg.
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Critipeg: Only the dead wear shoes to bed
Hotel Room/Only the Dead Wear Shoes to Bed, a multimedia installation which took place in the basement of Forth, featured four videos, a large installation and a performance by artist and contemporary dancer Ming Hon.
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Benefit show makes use of talent for revolution
Social change occurs at the intersection of talent and ability. The upcoming Justice for Errol Benefit Show, a showcase of bands coming together to support prison abolition, exemplifies this.
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Whose House? Ashley’s House!
After spending most of the last year out of town on tour, bassist Ashley Au is ready for some home time.
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Fashion Streeter
Both my grandmothers were into textiles, and that was a huge influence on me. I like to buy Canadian and American products, and I love the ’80s.
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Un-Supermarket
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Don’t ya put it in yourself
Menstrual cups aren’t one-size-fits-all. Countless articles weigh the size, shape and feel of the most popular models, and some writers talk about finding the “Goldilocks cup” – the one that fits just right.
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Arts writing is digitalizing, not dying
Print arts coverage is on the decline. Some in the Winnipeg arts scene believe coverage is just moving towards digital platforms.
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A safer space to party
Safer spaces are gaining popularity at festivals and nightlife events. The notion of a safer space varies with the circumstances.
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Nuit Noire illuminates Black voices
Nuit Blanche: the name says it all. The French term means “sleepless night,” but the social and cultural implications of the words speak for themselves.
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Whose House? George and Jennifer’s House!
Teaching has been a constant factor in the lives of George Buri and Jennifer Cheslock. Buri, a history educator at the University of Manitoba and the University of Winnipeg, first began teaching in 2009, shortly before Cheslock moved on from her gig as a high school art teacher to work in theatre.
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Crypto-currencies: Cryptic or Critical?
Winnipeg’s crypto-community covets a currency, and Bitcoin Teller Machines (BTMs) are popping up around the city.
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Toba
Assassins, intrigue, an overweight cat with psychic abilities — just a standard weekday for an infamous space drifter like TOBA. He has exes all over this end of the galaxy, and the police are after his trans-dimensional kush, but if he can keep his head down and his medicine ablaze, he may decide the fate of the universe.
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The scoop on vegan cheez
“Nut cheese” isn’t what it sounds like. Created by fermenting a blend of nuts, grains and spices, the product is a homemade alternative to store-bought vegan cheese.
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Slow Spirit show their true nature
Winnipeg-based band Slow Spirit have been darlings of the local indie rock scene for the last few years, and they’re preparing to release their first studio album
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Arts Briefs
Art City clay on display // More Indigenous art at the WAG // Circle of Life Thunderbird House Fundraiser // Vegan SMACDOWN // JJ Neepin selected for apprenticeship // Wall-to-Wall presents Hotel Room
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Whose House? Carrie’s House!
“I don’t think our exes should be exiled.” This is the core sentiment behind Loverboys, the new solo exhibition by visual artist Carrie Bryson.
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Monumental or mundane?
Every place has a history. When people travel, they often make a point of visiting historic sites, getting to know the culture and the history of the place they are visiting.