[Image-1] Dalhousie may be headed to court and they would probably lose. The press conference on January 21 from Bruce and Sarah MacIntosh—lawyers of Ryan Millet, one of 13 students from the DDS Class of 2015 Gentlemen Facebook group—was shocking, sensational and disturbing. The lawyers revealed the multiple violations of procedural fairness that may lead […]
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Review: Mathew Reichertz, Garbage
Garbage To March 8 Saint Mary’s University Art Gallery, 5865 Gorsebook Avenue Every piece of art tells a story. Mathew Reichertz’ touring exhibition Garbage is a giant comic book unfolding on the walls of the Saint Mary’s University Art Gallery. The artist cleverly shares his strange, engrossing adventure with his north end Halifax neighbours as […]
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Review: Peter Dykhuis and Angela Glanzmann
Peter Dykhuis, Peripheral Traces (Dark Heart) and Angela Glanzmann, Bodies & Bodies & Bodies To February 1 Hermes, 5682 North Street /p> What would your life look like on a clipboard or in a drawing? Peter Dykhuis explores his life through ephemera in his latest work Peripheral Traces (Dark Heart). His exhibition sits alongside Angela […]
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2014’s top 14 moments in art
picks by Stephanie Johns Friends of the Khyber Though the Khyber’s move was devastating to the centre and the community dependent on it (disclosure: I am a board member), the move also necessitated action. With the creation of Friends of the Khyber—a group including “members of the queer community, artists, activists, business owners, not-for profit […]
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The creepy and awesome work of Michael Lewis
Sculpture and painting is perfectly matched in the Michael Lewis exhibit Recent Work: Canvas and Wood. Lewis, a local woodcarver and painter, combines his two loves so well in this eclectic, mesmerizing exhibition. His previous shows in Halifax had a knack for mixing the two different art forms together and this exhibition is no exception. […]
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A day at Hal-Con
A little Hodor goes a long way. Hal-Con is quickly gaining ground as one of the premier comic book conventions in Canada with a keen focus on Canadian-based comics. After the packed, chaotic crowd from last year, Hal-Con organizers made a few changes that helped in having a smooth, pleasant environment. No more long lines […]
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Comics’ lost stories
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s…Nelvana? Nelvana of the Northern Lights is Canada’s first superwoman, an Inuit demigoddess whose job was to protect the Arctic in the 1940s. Her history, including her adventures, was forgotten until Hope Nicholson and Rachel Richey resurrected her story. This tale of Canadian comic book history is part of […]
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Inside the Diamond Mine
Diamond Mine: 60 Years of Collecting at the Dalhousie Art Gallery brings out the diamonds from the art vault, showing a rich visual history of Dalhousie’s permanent art collection. Comprised of pieces from various artists, the exhibit marks the end of the gallery’s 60th anniversary celebration. “We didn’t want to do a sample show,” says […]
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Ten films to catch at the Atlantic Film Festival
With more than 150 films, the Atlantic Film Festival brings local talent, Oscar contenders and international flair to Halifax. Choosing what to watch is not an easy task. Here’s a top 10 list on what to check out. Heartbeat Halifax filmmaking takes centre stage in the drama Heartbeat. Set in the Halifax North End, poet/songwriter […]
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Fall Arts Preview October 2014
1 Who doesn’t love a good photo? Photopolis is the biggest photography festival in Atlantic Canada and for 31 days in October, the city will be covered with beautiful, provocative and moving photographs in 35 exhibits. Major international exhibits include a glimpse into Andy Warhol’s photography in Little Red Book at the AGNS and Syria […]
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Fall Arts Preview – November 2014
1 Vile Passéist Theatre: We love you. Keep doing what you do, you crazy diamonds. Devoted to performing strictly early modern plays, this not-for-profit art society pushes audiences past Shakespeare and into worthwhile scripts by lesser-known playwrights from the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras. Coming up in November at the Bus Stop Theatre, John Lyly’s Gallathea, […]
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Fall Arts Preview – September 2014
11 The Coast Fall Arts Preview hits the streets! You’ve got one, you’re OK. Atlantic Film Festival kicks off today, running to September 18, read our coverage on page 16 to plan your fest. 12 Darrin Rose brings his live stand-up show, My Dad’s Other Son, to the Neptune Theatre. Read more on page 22. […]