Sappyfest Number Seven

• by Andrew Patterson
• Tags: Sappyfest, Astral Gunk, Yellowteeth, Duzheknew, Michael Hurley, Yamantaka//Sonic Titan, Nap Eyes, Julie Doiron, Metz, Cold Warps, Ponctuation, Daniel Barrow, Cousins, Each Other, Sean Michaels, Deerhoof, Destiny's Child, Deloro, Timber Timbre

Circus family

Athletic and graceful, circus arts took off in Halifax with the opening of Atlantic Cirque. Kevin Hartford reports on the past 10 years.

• by Kevin Hartford

Twelve Angry Men

Twelve compelling actors

• by Kate Watson
• Tags: Theatre Review

HSOW's A Midsummer Night’s Dream

A memorable take on an old favourite

• by Kate Watson
• Tags: Theatre Review

Time is Titus

Shakespeare by the Sea brings the Bard’s bloodiest play to the park for their 18th season.

• by Kate Watson

As told to Sheilah Wilson

Interpretative stories drawn without looking

• by Julie Sobowale

Educating Rita crackles

Norwood shines in a star-making role

• by Kate Watson

Calvin Johnson in Halifax

Friday! All ages! In a house!

• by Stephanie Johns
• Tags: Music, Calvin Johnson, Katie + The Lichen, all ages, Video

Ladies and gentlemen, your Nova Scotia Music Week showcase line-up

Liverpool. November 8-11.

• by Stephanie Johns
• Tags: Music

Help Carmen Townsend find her gear

Four guitars stolen last night on Willow Street

• by Stephanie Johns
• Tags: Mad as Hell, Carmen Townsend, stolen gear, awful

Video of note: Ryan Hemsworth, "Charly Wingate"

• by Stephanie Johns
• Tags: Music video, Ryan Hemsworth, video, Video

True Story by Dan Telfer

• by Mike Holmes
• Tags: True Story, Mike Holmes, Comics, Halifax Comics

Viva la Cantina

Cantina Mexicana has tacos aplenty, with a good ratio of flavours and ingredients.

• by Geordon Omand
• Tags: Restaurant Reviews, Cantina Mexicana

Farmers' Market week

• by Rachel Bloom

reLiSH Gourmet Burgers comes to Quinpool Road

Fredericton-based chain ups the local gourmet burger competition.

The wanking watchdog

Porn browser history: when to cache in and when to let it ride. Plus, how to deal with having a really really ridiculously good-looking boyfriend.

• by Dan Savage
• Tags: Savage Love, Audio

Cyclone Cycling opens

“Building a healthier and happier Halifax.”

• by Geordan Omond
• Tags: Cyclone Cycling

Oh Slash-y, My Slash-y!

Pride float guy in Elvis sunglasses

To my travelling friend

A

Please come again

Love those thin ankles

Total Recall

Just no.

• by Jacob Boon

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days

Turns out a video game-free summer is not entirely unpalatable

• by Jacob Boon

Ruth Minnikin’s family history

Inspired by her familial roots, Minnikin’s newest album, The Minnikins' Photo Album is a collection of songs about family memorabilia.

• by Matthew Ritchie

Wintersleep says hello, home

A free Natal Day concert on Saturday, a new album and a stop home before another whirlwind tour schedule.

• by Rachel Bloom
• Tags: Music Feature, Soundbytes, News: Canada Games

High Fiver

One Hundred Dollars' Simone Schmidt feeds her creative force with new band

• by Tara Thorne

$Rockin 4 Dollar$ turns 7

Let them eat Monday night cake

• by Tara Thorne

Metro Transit ferry service torpedoed

Council cuts late-night and early Sunday service, reduces mid-day trips.

• by Tim Bousquet
• Tags: Halifax Harbour Ferry, ferry service, Metro Transit