Recently I had been recommended a book called Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes. At first I was hesitant to pick up the book because the first page I saw was full of spelling and grammatical errors. Flowers for Algernon is a first-person narrative told by Charlie Gordon whose innate IQ is an exceptionally low 68.…
Many are still unfamiliar with the multiple other (honestly, much cooler) effects that music can have on the mind and the body. And trust me, there are a lot.
http://www.cjsi.ca/shinefmevents/gleekout/ Are you constantly singing? Or were you born dancing? Or maybe you just want to try something new? Well here’s your chance! This Saturday Sept 17, the Youth Singers of Calgary in conjunction with Shine 88.9FM and Cardel Place are holding a free Glee workshop for youth of all ages. Personally, I have been…
Last week I had the privilege of experiencing Cut! Costume and the Cinema, a beautiful limited-time exhibition at the Glenbow Museum. The exhibition is home to 43 incredible costumes taken straight from period films including but not limited to Pirates of the Caribbean, The Duchess and Finding Neverland. And as a lover of fashion, the…
When you finish classes and you feel like listening to some awesome music, Arctic Monkeys will be a wonderful concert to end the first month of school. On Thursday, September 29, the English indie rock band will be performing at the ballroom in MacEwan Hall.
There were many surprises on this year’s MTV VMAs. Who was Lady Gaga dressed as? Who won Best New Artist? Find out here! Surprise #1 When Lady Gaga opened the awards acting as Jo Calderone I didn’t know who that was until “he” started talking about Lady Gaga. She really got into her Jo character…
This is a really interesting combination of projection, animation and use of shadow, creating a beautiful piece of performance art. It’s not about understanding the piece, it’s about appreciating the meditative piece of discovery and connections. Enjoy!
At first glance, this image may seem like a beautiful painting. However, it’s actually a largely uneditted photo of camel thorn trees in Namib-Naukluft Park.
Eyes glowing, Claws outstretched, Waiting, Waiting Life is an adventure, a game. There’s a new mouse to stalk, Even the curtain is a foe. And as the sun sets, And the stars show their Cheery faces, A warm bed of soft down awaits The tired predator. Egyptian worshipped, American loved, House Cat.
[soundcloud url=”http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/14768664″] Two Door Cinema Club’s Something Good Can Work is available on their album Tourist History. The Mitzi remix is available now available on Gildas Kitsuné: Club Night Mix.
Last week I went to see the movie Colombiana, starring Zoe Saldana who plays a girl that seeks revenge for the death of her family. She trains to be an assassin in order to hunt down and kill the people responsible and she also hunts down people that she and her uncle feels are a…
Multiculturalism, diversity and unity are characteristics that make our country, connected. This video truly captured my eye, as I hope it does to you, because it shows that no matter what race, ethnic background and person you are, you can learn to do anything. This is a mixed bollywood dance held at the 2010 Olympics.…
You thought Charlie Chaplin was just a silent actor huh? You would be very wrong. Though his speech is truly epic and inspiring alone, together with this soundtrack it’s a masterpiece. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4yhD1LitnQ
Last weekend, I had the wonderful opportunity to attend Calgary’s 2011 GlobalFest Multi-Cultural and Fireworks Festival Finale at Elliston Park. GlobalFest is a weeklong celebration showcasing vibrant cultures from around the world. Each country has a day where they complete their portion of the pyromusical competition (a.k.a. lots of fireworks). After China, Philippines, Canada and…
[youtube Ron17xFNBf0] You might be more familiar with the Inside the Sun remix, which was featured as the music for the Wii commercials when they first launched. Yoshida Brothers’ Website Kodo is available on their album, Hishou. The remix is available on their second album, Yoshida Brothers, Vol. 2.