Pop Culture
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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.
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Competition in bits and bytes
Over the past decade, professional video gaming, or esports, have rapidly ascended from basement LAN parties and dank arcades to sold-out stadiums across the globe.
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Taking pop seriously
Local up-and-coming pop artist Carlo Capobianco is set to release his debut album at the end of the month.
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Tuning (The) Forks
The city’s most famous meeting place is going to sound that much sweeter this month.
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Shaving, waxing, tweezing
I keep checking under my chin for this one persistent hair that grows in fits and starts.
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Embracing the curl
Growing up a curly girl in Manitoba was a struggle.
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Dreamland is a wish your stomach makes
The next time hunger strikes near west Portage Avenue, dream a little dream of meat.
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‘Everyone has their turnip’
Canadian comedian Ali Hassan, host of CBC’s Laugh Out Loud and Canada Reads, is coming to the West End Cultural Centre on March 15 as a part of his Does This Taste Funny? comedy tour.
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Sounding it out
The age-old spelling bee will soon meet the age-older beer.
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A sweet release
The Winnipeg music scene has a new addition.
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More things in heaven and earth
For some, questions of creation and what lies beyond can be a legitimate source of stress and anguish. For local artist Lori Ferguson, it’s just fuel for the fire.