Fashion Week: the battle between style and comfort rages on

New York and London influence the world's fashion choices.  By Caroline Brown There has always been an underlying rivalry between New York and London, two of...

The Dark Table rises: new dine-out trend sweeps Vancouver

The blind leading the blind never tasted so good. By Sheliza Thobani Photos by Dark Table “How the hell are we supposed to eat?” I hear a...

A Cuban convocation

The smoking gun: the beginner's guide to everything you wanted to know about Cuban cigars. By Paul Hurst Photos by Mark Burnham Although many people object to...

What we heard about poetry

Rachel Rose and John Barton celebrate the launch of their new books of poetry.  By Tara Azadmard Photos by Mark Burnham “Something that really draws me in...

Throwback Review: The album that was cast Into the Unknown

Bad Religion’s creative departure that took them off track. By Justin Stevens Devout followers of punk rock — or even Bad Religion fans — would not...

Dylan’s never-ending fistful of folk

Bob Dylan's Tempest is one of his best yet By Patrick Chessel Photos by Xavier Badosa 2012 marks the 50th anniversary of Bob Dylan’s self-titled debut album. This album...

Clybourne Park a relevant racial discussion

 Whites and colours are not washed separately in this companion play to 1959’s A Raisin in the Sun. By Esther Tung Photos by David Cooper “How is...

TO/FROM: 100 years of railways and racism

The Vancouver International Centre for Asian Arts combines art with history By Tara Azadmard Photos by James Crookall On Friday, Sept.14, the Vancouver International Centre for Contemporary...

Deerhoof playfully brushes off Breakup

Breakup Song just wants to keep dancing. By Max Hill Advertising their new album as “noise jingles for parties,” Deerhoof doesn’t disappoint. Indeed, 2012’s Breakup Song is...

The Virtual Self leaves us wondering

Nora Young's latest book may be better left on the shelf. By Monica Miller Nora Young, the lively host of CBC Radio’s The Spark, published her...