Breaking out of the back room

A book blogger’s guide to author readings and literary events After one of Ami McKay’s book readings last year, I approached her for a signing...

Album review: Here by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros

Here crafts a childlike ode to a life of peace Here it is: the chaotic musical circus that is Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros...

Sardine Can just another fish in the sea

New Spanish tapas joint in Gastown serves up satisfying but unadventurous appetizers The Sardine Can is the newest addition to Gastown’s foodie scene, located in...

Prometheus’ fire fizzles

Despite lukewarm characters, the explosive effects and ambiguous philosophizing make Prometheus an intriguing adventure Having been in development for over 10 years with the largest...

Here Be Dragons explores the histories and borders of heritage

Dragons, the abridged version of a longer research piece by Henry Daniel, previewed at Woodward’s on June 1 The lights fade to black as the...

Newest kid on the lady rapper block brings an unpretentious freshness with her debut EP Female rappers are an interesting case study. Despite the fact...

Album review: What We Saw From The Cheap Seats — Regina Spektor

Seasoned eccentric Regina Spektor sends down another round of intelligent chamber pop It’s been three years since Regina Spektor’s last studio release Far, and the...

Where is our Olympic cultural legacy?

SFU study finds few lasting benefits for the arts and culture sector two years after the Olympics Before I can approach Duncan Low for our...

Winnipeg Alphabestiary comes to roost at SFU Gallery

Six years after its creation, this collection of human-animal chimeras has been revived  The Winnipeg Alphabestiary exhibition offers a creature collection that considers the similarities...

Sound bites

Vancouver launches Arts and Culture Policy Council As of May 23, the City of Vancouver officially has a new arts committee comprised of both artists...