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CRITIPEG: Marshall McLuhan and the Arts
On an episode of the Dick Cavett Show from December 1970, Canadian literary scholar and cultural philosopher Marshall McLuhan was introduced as “a prophet of the electronic revolution.”
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Creating music in good company
Songwriting is often viewed as an essentially solitary activity. On Nov. 17, the Manitoba Conservatory of Music and Arts (MCMA) will host a workshop which can help to change that.
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Arts briefs
Mary Yuusipik Singaqti at the WAG // Carmanah and Hey Ocean! at the Good Will // Mary’s Wedding at Theatre Projects Manitoba // Filmmaking workshops at Video Pool // Brian Stockton at Cinematheque // Prairie Modernist Noir
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Whose House? Julian and Momoko’s House!
When conductor/percussionist Julian Pellicano found out he was going to be the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra’s new resident conductor five years ago, he booked a three-day house-hunting trip.
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Near the end
For those not living in the context of an academic calendar, mid-November could seem like an odd time to start going on about almost being in January. We’ve barely even got enough snow to cover the grass!
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Show and tell
Reporters tell stories through words and images, though it’s often the text that gets the most attention, response and analysis.
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The professionals don’t know what’s best
At first glance, harm reduction might seem to be a combination of two simple words – ones that appear to be easily understood and put into action. How hard can reducing harm be?
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Presenting the Winnipeg Achievers Toastmasters Club
With 257,000 members in 143 countries, Toastmasters invites individuals from all paths to learn and grow in a healthy and judgment-free environment.
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Resources for students with financial need
Organizations separate from and within the University of Winnipeg (U of W) provide an extra financial boost for students who need it.
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Breaking the Silence together
On Nov. 9, Wahbung Abinoonjiiag Inc. (Wahbung) and Meet Me at the Bell Tower (MM@BT) will work together to foster dialogue and awareness of domestic violence as part of Stop Domestic Violence Month.
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A new market with familiar foods
Jesse Lemus opened Latinos Market in May of 2017 after noticing the demand for grocery products from his parents’ combination restaurant and market, Café Mercadito Latino. After a year of operation, he is opening a second location in the Polo Park/St. James neighbourhood.
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Wesmen Weekend Wrap-Up
The University of Winnipeg Wesmen are riding a win streak after the men's and women's teams captured two victories a piece over the UBC Okanagan Heat last weekend.
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News briefs
Flu clinic on campus // Women’s Comedy Night Fundraiser // Campus store sale // Closet Raid Winnipeg // Homo Hop 25 // International Culture Day
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Outdigenous
Another election has come and gone, and I think I speak for everyone when I say, “Yes, but what about the next episode of Riverdale?”
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Building a level table for printmaking
Just as there's no one-size-fits-all approach to making art, there's no specific path that all artists may follow to develop their work and career.
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A coming-of-age in the Indigenous Renaissance
According to Polaris Prize-winning musicologist Jeremy Dutcher, the Canadian arts scene is in the midst of an “Indigenous Renaissance.”
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boygenius, boygenius EP
boygenius had a lot to live up to: namely, the legacies of their own highly established members.
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Arts briefs
Tarbut Festival // Simon Fuh at Flux Gallery // Late Night Wars 4 // McDonald’s and metal // From Seed to Seed // Women and non-binary GIF-making workshop
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CRITIPEG: Vietgone
The Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre hosts the Canadian premiere production of Qui Nguyen’s Vietgone, directed by his long- time collaborator Robert Ross Parker at Tom Hendry Warehouse Theatre.
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Whose House? Andrew’s House!
“We’re always classically – sadly – ahead of our time.”
University of Winnipeg and downtown community newspaper