Pop Culture
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Favourite Winnipegger abroad
1. Chris Jericho
2. Guy Maddin
3. Brit Kornell
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Favourite local achiever under 30/Favourite local comedian/Favourite local social-media presence
Favourite local achiever under 30
1. Jimmy Skinner
2. Lauren Wittmann
3. Jelynn Dela Cruz
Favourite local comedian
1. Jimmy Skinner
2. Jesse Bercier
3. Sarah Jane Martin / Spencer Adamus (tie)
Favourite local social-media presence
1. Jimmy Skinner
2. Carter Chen (Ritzcracka)
3. Winnipeg Wildin
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Are they beyond salvation?
Last year, traditional Catholics, or trad Caths, were brought to wider attention when The New York Times published the article “New York’s Hottest Club Is the Catholic Church.”
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Thoroughly modern milliner
Tucked away in a quiet corner at the Winnipeg Art Gallery and Qaumajuq’s 2023 CRAFTED show, couture milliner Helen Gair of Helen Gair Millinery selects a red beret from her display and carefully places it on the head of a curious attendee.
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With liberty and kickflips for all
Winnipeg skaters have recently found themselves at a sort of moral crossroads. Over the past few years, local skateboarders have accused The Edge Skatepark, located in the Youth for Christ (YFC) Activity Centre on King Street, of discriminatory hiring practices and other non-inclusive measures.
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Under the influence
During the COVID-19 pandemic, social media has become flooded with influencers on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. These influencers, despite not being traditional celebrities, impact people’s choices.
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Celebrating Jewish Brill-iance
If Neil Diamond, Carole King, Paul Simon and Phil Spector were all in one building for an evening, the event would almost certainly be standing-room only. That is, if the building were a concert venue. But the illustrious artists listed above did coexist in the same space for years with each other.
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Captain Jack’s enchanted lair
Ever spotted the uncanny presence of Captain Jack Sparrow right here in Winnipeg? If you have, you’ve likely crossed paths with Todd Douglas.
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On the darker, snarky side of life
In a city awash with craft fairs and flea markets, someone new is trying something a little different.
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Critipeg: Mr. Dressup: the Magic of Makebelieve
Streaming on Amazon Prime Video starting Oct. 10
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Hunger is the mother of invention
It may be a long time until a Manitoba-style restaurant opens abroad. But rather than an indictment of our cuisine, it’s a testament to the sheer diversity of delicacies that originate from Winnipeg. From the indulgent chili-slathered Fat Boy to the iconic Pizza Pops, Winnipeg offers a motley assortment of original things to eat.
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They sure play a kind, welcoming pinball
The advent of the affordable television set and the miracle of pizza delivery has kept gamers inside the last few decades, away from the former ritual of congregation at arcades, pizzerias and the like. But David Morris is on a one-man mission to get leisure enthusiasts off the couch and into the community once again.
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Burning rubber at 0 km/h
Oftentimes, it’s heard before it’s seen. The purr of the engines, the squeal of tires and a welcoming soundtrack of ’70s FM hits blaring on tower speakers.
But that’s not to say Winnipeg car meets aren’t a sight to behold. The gatherings, organized by various auto clubs, governing bodies and amateurs alike, have been shining a headlight on car culture for longer than most peoples’ memories will serve.
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Hilarity, hockey and hot dogs
If readers recognize Jimmy Skinner’s name, it’s probably from his work performing standup comedy in Winnipeg and across the country for the past five years. Perhaps they’ve heard his voice on the podcast The Reel Debaters, which he co-hosts.
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Arts briefs
Punk-rock goods// MHC wants your work!// Celebrating art across time// Fast, forward movement// Field Guide (re)releases debut album// A season’s farewell
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Security at Winnipeg raves
I’m dancing, sweaty. My eyes flicker back and forth so fast I can hardly see, rolling back up.
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Global soul supremacy
The phrase “soul supreme” may conjure imagery of beehive hairdos and a certain doe-eyed songstress from Detroit.
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Arts briefs
Feelin’ lucky// Submit your ArchiShorts// A Millenium Centre soirée// Talking movement// From the Junos to the Limelight// It’s worth the trip: Here & There
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Shay Wolf’s Stay EP
Prairie born-and-raised artist Shay Wolf’s debut EP, Stay, is available now on all major streaming platforms.
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After the swan song
André Lewis is no stranger to Swan Lake. The artistic director’s career at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet (RWB) has spanned three decades.