Thunderstick: Witty Writing and Superb Acting Grip Canadian Theatre Audiences
A new play which has already caught the attention of many Canadians has now come to Winnipeg. Thunderstick is the creation of award-winning Cree playwright and journalist Kenneth T. Williams. It was...
View ArticleSwapping Snow for Sunscreen: Spring and Summer Events Await Canadians
For many Canadians, a snowy winter doesn’t interfere with the prospect of having a good time outside. Countless winter festivals take place throughout Canada and are the bright moments which help...
View ArticleMiriam Toews Adds to Her Repertoire of Solid Storytelling with Her New Novel...
Canadian author Miriam Toews has recently released a new novel, entitled Irma Voth. Toews’ work has so far garnered the attention and respect amongst a Canadian, as well as international, readership....
View ArticleInspiring Change Through Music: The Playlist for the Planet
Renowned environmental activist David Suzuki recently celebrated his 75th birthday this year and, having focused many decades of his life towards educating society about the current environmental...
View ArticleSet to Satisfy All Audiences: The Manitoba Theatre Centre Releases their Line...
The program for the 2011-2012 season at the Manitoba Theatre Centre has recently been released. For those unfamiliar with the Manitoba Theatre Centre, the community-based non-profit organization is...
View ArticleCree Stories: An Evening Spent with Cree Imagination
Last Thursday night I was at Aqua Books on Garry Street in downtown Winnipeg with a friend to attend an evening named Cree Stories featuring Aboriginal authors, poets, and songwriters. Upon entering...
View ArticleIndependent Booksellers Help Support Canada’s Art Communities
This week’s post is a sort of continuation on last week’s which contemplated a free event held at a local used bookstore here in Winnipeg. As I waited in that bookstore for the event to begin, I...
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