Oscar Wilde once said, “Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six months.” It’s an amusing thought, but it overlooks another truth of fashion: What goes around inevitably comes around. Here, Calgary’s finest spots for vintage clothing. Oscar would approve. At Divine, … Read More
The ladies and gents behind Calgary’s 30th Folk Fest don’t seem all that concerned with folk music. Instead of pulling together endless sets of acoustic guitar, they’ve recruited 60-plus acts from all over the map – both musically and geographically – to perform this weekend, including hip-hop forefathers, blues legends, … Read More
For four days next week, Calgary will be flooded with the best in independent music and art. But with 200-odd bands performing, and a festival pass selling for a very reasonable $99, even the most seasoned indie aficionado might need a little Sled Island guidance. Mount Eerie Praise the lord! … Read More
When Quebec’s anti-smoking law came into effect in 2006, the only folks heaving a smoky sigh of relief were cigar aficionados. Thanks to a grandfather clause, the law spared cigar lounges (unlike Toronto, where only an array of now-smokeless shops remains; for the finest of these, click here). Presenting Montreal’s … Read More
Here’s a very last-minute idea on this busiest shopping day of the year: rye whiskey. No longer a drink for your parents, these premium versions really can’t fail as presents. Corn, not rye, is the main grain used to produce the mash that ferments to produce the “beer” that is … Read More
