Tessa Perkins
Album Reviews
June 20, 2016By: Courtney Miller and Tessa Perkins Michael Franti & Spearhead – Soulrocker This ninth album from Michael Franti & Spearhead is a collection of socially conscious tunes and upbeat danceable tracks that will make you want to get up and groove — and make the world a better place while you’re at it. The first single, “Crazy for You,” is a joyful track written for Franti’s wife Sara, about love keeping us grounded amidst a crazy world. “Good to Be Alive Today” is another standout that has a more sombre tone with direct references to the tragic events we hear…
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Canada by car
January 4, 2016[dropcap]A[/dropcap]fter driving 2,224 km across 10 provinces, taking 4 ferries, hitting one mink, and spending six weeks with my significant other, I can honestly say that driving across Canada is one of the best things I’ve ever done. It was…
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Let’s talk about politics
June 8, 2015There are a few taboo subjects that you’re not supposed to bring up unless you’re among very close friends; for some reason, politics is one of them. I’ve always thought that healthy political debates and discussions are some of the…
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Who needs spare time? Not me.
March 16, 2015[caption id="attachment_1207" align="alignnone" width="940"] Photo Credit: Talha Qadir[/caption] Hello, my name is Tessa, and I’m a workaholic. That might not sound like such a big deal, or even something very negative. But being able to admit this to myself recently…
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Boyhood is an authentic coming of age story
July 29, 2014Growing up is a universal experience that everyone can relate to, but Richard Linklater’s latest film puts a new twist on the classic coming of age story. He decided in 2002 that he wanted to do a film about a…
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Monty Python take their final bow
July 29, 2014Broadcast from the O2 Arena in London to cinemas around the world, Monty Python Live (Mostly) included many of the comedy troupe’s classic sketches and hit songs, although they weren’t always done in predictable ways. Some have been updated with…
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Looking on the bright side
July 28, 2014I believe in the power of positive thinking. Before you discount this article as some mumbo jumbo about new age meditation, let me explain. You may have heard that if you just think positively, you will achieve your goals or…
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Ogres and lawyers at Theatre Under the Stars
July 25, 2014Playing this year at Stanley Park are two comedies adapted from the big screen featuring original scores, stories of overcoming adversity, and plenty of laughs. Shrek: The Musical features the lovable ogre and all his fairytale friends, and Legally Blonde:…
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What would Shakespeare do?
July 18, 2014Bard on the Beach almost never presents plays that are not written by the Bard himself, but when they do, it is for good reason. Bill Cain’s tale of art and politics is a masterpiece of suspense and humour played…
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Cymbeline is a modern drama
July 18, 2014Late in his life, Shakespeare seemed to get a bit sentimental, writing plays that don’t fit neatly into one of his usual categories. Cymbeline is not exactly a tragedy, although it involves war; it’s not exactly a comedy, although it…
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