Undercover and Underwhelming

Right up there with farming and being a lady at night, espionage is one of the world’s oldest professions. Before 1900, though, spying was looked upon as something below the upper-class, done by cloak and dagger types by moonlight. Around the turn of the century, centralized agencies began to form. … Read More

2012 Nuit Blanche Festival, Montreal

This Saturday, February 25, marks the thirteenth-annual celebration of Nuit Blanche, the contemporary arts festival that runs from 6PM to 6AM, with 170 art activities and installations showcasing Montreal’s storytellers, visual artists, comedians and exhibitionists. Corresponding with the finale of Festival Montreal en Lumière, this evening is always one of the … Read More

Live Theatre in Calgary

Dust off the monocle for some higher-brow theatrical entertainment in the late winter and spring. Most of Calgary’s established houses are midway into their 2011-12 schedules; with the incredible diversity of live stage performances, you’ll easily find an experience that speaks to your interests. Theatre Calgary What began as a … Read More

Montreal: Indie Video Stores

While downloading or streaming movies has all-but become the norm, recent crackdowns on pirating hubs and file-sharing sites have limited the options for the internet-savvy. Netflix remains a law-abiding choice, but the service’s limited Canadian selection has videophiles salivating for something more. Ease of online access has effectually closed big businesses … Read More

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