Last week was a hurly-burly happening that tumbled into the weekend and somehow tripled in hurly-burliness. Lots going on, in other words. Here’s some of what was captured. True love Randall Talbot took two posts’ worth of photos at Nuit Blanche (here’s I and here’s II), the all-night contemporary art event that made a lot of … More Edmonton blog roundup: Sept. 28, 2015
Meet Erin E. Fraser, co-host of two podcasts about film: Trash, Art and the Movies and Bollywood is for Lovers. Erin joined Paul Matwychuk and Heather Noel on Trash, Art and the Movies in 2012, and has been pitting highbrow cinema again brainless entertainment and declaring a victor ever since. The format of the podcast has … More Episode 11: Erin E. Fraser
Hello! As I’ve mentioned a few times in my regular blog roundup, the more I look for interesting independent media made in Edmonton, the more I find. As a result, the roundup keeps getting longer and longer, and any podcasts I mention kind of get lost in the shuffle. Hence this podcast roundup, which I … More Edmonton podcast roundup: Sept. 25, 2015
This week sees the official start of fall, though we’ve been in that frame of mind for quite some time now, haven’t we? Here are some good things to read, listen to or watch as you cozy up. Going places The Northern Sessions crew shoots a couple of songs by Owls by Nature before the band heads … More Edmonton blog roundup: Sept. 21, 2015
Meet Jenna Marynowski, the woman behind After the House Lights, an outlet for her profound passion for local theatre. Jenna caught the writing-about-theatre bug at Sound + Noise, which led her to start own place to shine a spotlight on the dramatic arts. In addition to reviews, she also pays exceptionally close attention to theatre festivals, … More Episode 10: Jenna Marynowski
I scroll through a week’s worth of blog posts and podcasts, choose the ingredients that strike my fancy, throw them into this bowl, and watch them coalesce into unexpected themes. And this is what you get: Valerie Lugonja finds a delicious use for her end-of-the-season tomatoes. Kevin Kossowan is gearing up for cider season. Karlynn … More Edmonton blog roundup: Sept. 14, 2015
Meet Nicole Rowan, the woman behind The Spirited Thrifter, a blog about secondhand shopping and everyday style. Nicole is now in her fourth year of blogging, and she says it has been a life-changing experience. She tells us how a bout of retail therapy at Value Village led to her blog, and why her blog … More Episode 9: Nicole Rowan
It’s Labour Day, and the weather has thoughtfully turned drizzly and cold (at least as I write this) so we don’t feel so bad about the unofficial end of summer. I still feel a little bit bad, but I am greatly cheered up by all of the interesting things I found to read and listen to: … More Edmonton blog roundup: Sept. 7, 2015
It’s the Labour Day long weekend, and it feels like I’ve been on a dead run for weeks, notwithstanding (or maybe including) the little family vacation we just took. Anyway, this seemed like a good time to take a breath. I don’t want to leave you empty-eared, however. Thanks to my Episode 8 guest, Andy … More Interlude 1: The tables are turned
Seen and Heard in Edmonton 