Poet Laureate shortlist

Posted by Drew Anderson in Culture
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Now it's down to six.

Calgary's search for a poet laureate is entering the final phases with a handful of local poets up for the prize: Derek Beaulieu, Daniel Bennett (better known to you as Transit), Kris Demeanor, Diane Guichon, Tyler Perry and Sheri-D Wilson.

It's not  suprising to see any of those names on the shortlist, which I suppose is a good thing. They've picked some of the best-known poets to vie for the prize, and have a good mix of genres (if that's even the right word).

After being whittled down by a committee, Calgarians will have a chance to judge the finalists at a free event at Hotel Arts on March 1. The night will feature readings by the poets, plus a discussion on what they'd bring to the role. You can suggest questions for the … Read More

Add comment      more in Arts     |     posted Feb 9th, 2012 at 10:16am

LMFAO’s junior high sex music

Posted by Josiah Hughes in Culture
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Berry Gordy, an 82 year old man from Detroit, is a legendary record producer, responsible for signing the likes of The Jackson 5, The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Commodores and countless others to the famed Motown imprint. His mark on the music world is one of hard work and a keen eye for out-of-this-world talent. Had he died in the last five years, his name would have gone untarnished as one of immense class.

Now, the Gordy legacy has been figuratively drugged up and date raped by Berry’s son and grandson, Stefan “Redfoo” Gordy and Skyler “SkyBlu” Gordy. It’s easy to imagine how they must have conceived their group LMFAO (Internet slang for "laughing my fucking ass off"), killing a hangover in a luxurious pool somewhere like a … Read More

Comments (5)      more in Music     |     posted Feb 8th, 2012 at 11:09am

Dean & Britta play Galaxie 500 at MTT Fest

Posted by Josiah Hughes in Culture
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As previously reported in the High Five column, the local music festival landscape will be treated to yet another multi-band event with MTT Fest. Now, the organizers have sent us the near-complete list of performers.

The festival kicks off with a warm-up show at a TBA venue on March 23. That evening includes performances from local group A-Team along with Florida's Smooth Sailing, among others.

Then, on March 24, the main event is taking place. Previously a "secret headliner," we're now happy to report that Dean Wareham and Britta Phillips will be teaming up to perform Galaxie 500 songs. Along with that, the night will include appearances from Sonic Boom (of Spacemen 3), Cheval Sombre, Faux Fur, Dirty Sill, Famines, Wild Abandon, Damo … Read More

Comments (2)      more in Music     |     posted Feb 2nd, 2012 at 3:22pm

Grand old party

Posted by Zoltan Varadi in Come See, Come Saw

Theatre Junction Grand celebrates the 100th anniversary of its theatre this Saturday, Feb 4 with a big birthday blow-out.

Among the many who will be on hand entertaining revelers are: Dan Vacon (of The Dudes), DJ Pump, Samantha Savage Smith, Ill Movements Hip Hop Collective, and Sled Island showcase and more. Plus: breakdancing! And a sneak peak preview of Theatre Junction's Attempt on Her Life! Annnnnnd, for the grande finale, an all vinyl set by the aptly-named Vinyl Ritchie. 

Phew. That's a whole lot — good thing the festivities are scheduled to run for 12 hours (2 p.m. - 2 a.m.) with performances happening every hour. It's also free until 10:30 pm.

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Add comment      more in Arts     |     posted Jan 31st, 2012 at 3:42pm

Hey Mastodon fans! This one's for you

Posted by Kari Watson in Come See, Come Saw

Kicking yourself for missing Mastodon when they were here last? Well you can make up for it on Friday, May 4 at MacEwan Hall when they play with Opeth. All ages, doors at 7, tickets here on Friday, Feburary 3 at 10am. Here's a little Opeth, since Mastodon won't let me post their videos. They're so hardcore!

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Add comment      more in Music Previews     |     posted Jan 31st, 2012 at 10:34am

Little luchadores and a lot of vavoom

Posted by Josh Naud in Culture

Oh boy. Well, if you’re going to the show tonight, stop reading now and carry on with your plans; you’re in for a great night. If you’re not going tonight, read on and try not to be too sad about missing it.


Lucha VaVoom is a sensory-overload from the moment you walk through the front doors, read the warning sign about nude performers on the premises, and are greeted by a blaring trumpet and guitar duo. It’s an attempt at a mariachi kind of thing, even though guy on the guitar was wearing a pea coat (tonight, anything ordinary is very much out of the ordinary, and it doesn’t take long to realize it).


There’s a lot of bright lights and the ring glows neon – which worked well for the black-light match – and the pre-show tunes sounded like the best (or worst) of

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Add comment      more in Events     |     posted Jan 28th, 2012 at 4:25pm

No. 2 - High Performance Rodeo

Posted by Richard Lam in Culture

No. 2

“Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.”
 
Yes, it’s Tolstoy’s opening line in Anna Karenina, oft-discussed and widely-debated. But what New Zealand playwright Toa Fraser and performer Madeleine Sami might be arguing is this: All families are all alike.

Bringing together seven members of a multi-generational extended family, it’s both Fraser’s writing and Sami’s portrayal of all of them that makes the characters feasible members of your own family. We know these people. The punky, immature brother with the swagger that always manages to come out alright in the end, despite a few scraps. The all-too-pretty granddaughter that gets all the attention, for better or worse. And of course, the … Read More

Add comment      more in Theatre     |     posted Jan 26th, 2012 at 9:45am

Madchild at the New Black

Posted by James Wilt in Culture

Madchild from Swollen Members played a 45-minute set at the New Black for Music & Art on Tuesday, January 24th. Transit opened for him. Here are a couple of shots from the show.

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Add comment      more in Music     |     posted Jan 25th, 2012 at 12:55pm

Brent Butt brings comedy to the Jack Singer in June!

Posted by Kari Watson in Come See, Come Saw

Comedian Brent Butt (you remember Corner Gas, right?) will give an all-ages performance at the Jack Singer Concert Hall on Friday, June 15. Tickets $42.50/$36.50 & $28.50 plus s/c on sale Friday, January 27 at 10am here. Go! Have some laughs!

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Add comment      more in Comedy     |     posted Jan 24th, 2012 at 4:05pm

...and Kathleen Edwards at the Ballroom in April

Posted by Kari Watson in Come See, Come Saw

CBC darling Kathleen Edwards will be bringing her lovely voice to MacEwan Ballroom at the U of C on Tuesday, April 10. Tickets $27.50 plus s/c on sale Friday, January 27 at 10am here. All ages show - you know what that means. 

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Add comment      more in Music Previews     |     posted Jan 23rd, 2012 at 9:41am

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