Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra is “Possessed” with Liszt and Paganini
Possessed.” Devilishly dressed personas with masked makeup roamed the Jack Singer’s concert hall lobby, staring patrons into the depths of their eyes, a window to the soul.
Video Of the Day: Cello Wars
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Books vs. movies
If you have ever read a popular novel or books series, there is probably a movie that is based off of it. The reason popular novels often become movies is because they already have a fan base, the storyline is already developed and it is extremely easy to market the movie. Sometimes, these attempts to…
Video of the Day – Top Pop Songs of 2011 Mashup
Top songs of 2011 mashup! Some profanity in the video, but derived only from the songs and their respective music videos: Taio Cruz – Hangover LMFAO – Party Rock Anthem Adele – Rolling in the deep David Guetta feat. Usher – Without you David Guetta feat. Sia – Titanium Snoop Dog – Sweat Bruno Mars…
Alternate ending: The Most Dangerous Game
In Language Arts class a few years back, my class was assigned to invent our own version of the last fight between Rainsford and Zaroff in the short story The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell (personally one of the most fascinating short stories I’ve ever read, next to Edgar Allan Poe’s works). Our task was…
Michaelle Jean visits Calgary
How many of you are involved in arts and culture? And how many of you believe your involvement with the arts can change the world? Well, Michaelle Jean came to Calgary on Nov 17 to talk to youth who are involved in the arts. It was a great opportunity for Michaelle Jean to realize how…
Drawings-that-look-like-photos of the Day
I thought this was a photo until I saw the animated WIP (work in progress). I know, right? Mind blown. Okay, so MayFong is a digital artist on deviantART (<– Best source for original art *-* -squeals-), and wow, she’s so good at what she does. So yep, enjoy 😀 Sigh. Talented people. …
Book Review: Night By Elie Weisel
For the past week, I have been reading a book about the holocaust called “Night” by Elie Weisel. Although many of you may already have read this short but influential book, I felt I should do a book review on it. “Night” is a short and real-life story about a Jewish boy, Elie Weisel, who are one…
Good Omens: Book Review
I was getting quite tired of reading depressing novels so I decided to look for books that are funny or satirical. What I did not expect was a novel that’s so much more than that. Basically, “Good Omens” is a comedic take on the Christian end times (most vividly described in the book of Revelations)…
Review: The New Telus Spark Science Centre
Since the very first day I noticed the construction of the new science centre, Telus Spark, I have been on the tips of toes wanting to go. When I finally saw the finished purple and blue structure resembling an ice castle driving down Deerfoot Trail, I was extremely, EXTREMELY excited. There are a few differences…
Video of the Day: Motown cover of Nickelback!
I really, really don’t like Nickelback. I really, really dig Motown. Give it a listen!
The Maze Runner: Book Review
I’ll admit it, the only reason I read this book was because I heard that it’s similar to The Hunger Games. But as it turns out, the similarities are quite small. Basically Thomas, the protagonist, wakes up with his memories wiped and finds himself in a place called the Glade – a village of sorts,…
The Other Queen: A Book Review
Out of my favourite authors, Philippa Gregory definitely tops the list. Possibly the best historical novelist since, oh, the beginning of time, Gregory never disappoints, and my most recent read, The Other Queen, follows suit. An insightful depiction of the life of Mary Queen of Scots as a prisoner of her cousin Queen Elizabeth, The…
Top 10 songs to cheer you up!
In no particular order: 1. Mr. Blue Sky – Electric Light Orchestra 2. Don’t Worry, Be Happy – Bobby McFerrin 3. Have a Nice Day – the Stereophonics 4. Don’t Stop Me Now – Queen 5. You Make My Dreams – Hall & Oates 6. Daylight – Matt and Kim 7. Friday I’m in Love – The Cure (**The proper way…
Video of the Day: Le Internet Medley
For those who haven’t already seen this, this is a video that uploaded to YouTube around a week ago. Since then, it has already accumulated over 5 million views. It’s a pretty entertaining tribute to some of the famous memes recently spawned by the internet. It’s not only hilarious, but is a worthwhile listen as…