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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
Toronto’s ambitious, multi-dimensional arts festival Luminato kicks off its third year today with an expanded line-up and ample opportunities for what it calls “accidental encounters with art.” We’ve studied the line-up to bring you five essential Luminato events. Opening Night Overdrive Randy Bachman will be takin’ care of business with … Read More
“Words matter more than ever in difficult times,” says Linda Leith, artistic director of the Blue Metropolis Montreal International Literary Festival literary festival, which runs from today through the weekend. Hence this year’s theme: Words That Matter. Over four days, about 100 readings, panels and workshops will riff on this … Read More
There are 171 docs screening at this year’s annual Hot Docs International Documentary Film Festival. The fest, which runs for 10 days, doesn’t start till April 30, but now’s the time to start planning. Herewith, our picks for five of the fest’s hottest docs. The Cove is about the annual … Read More
By the time this week ends, you’ll have endured so much wholesome family fun, only Andrew Dice Clay will be able to make you feel normal again. Luckily, he’s coming to town. Our top picks for the parties and events to fill your time till New Year’s Eve. Film: Feast … Read More
