Gypsophilia w/The Mellotones Sunday, July 16, 8:30pm Jazz Fest Main Stage Lower Water and Salter Streets free The year is 2004. Those involved in the music scene will remember this year as the moment stars aligned to form the jazz band Gypsophilia. A gig at the Halifax Jazz Festival brought together the group of musicians, […]
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Canada’s myth of multiculturalism
Canada is a concept. A concept that’s been formed on the basis of many myths. The myth of discovery by European settlers and the myth of confederation are two that come to mind. However, there’s another myth that Canadians shy away from discussing; the myth of multiculturalism and how it came to be the centrepiece […]
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902 Man Up finds healing within
You don’t need to be a man to “man up,” but a community touched by violence is encouraging males to step up to the plate and become “responsible men” in their neighbourhoods. 902 Man Up was created by Marcus James and Peter Campbell last May. The community-based organization was formed in response to an outbreak […]
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Sobey Art Award shortlister Ursula Johnson weaves cultural narratives
Ursula Johnson could be the first Atlantic Canadian to bring home one of the country’s most distinguished art awards. The shortlist of nominees for the 2017 Sobey Art Award were announced on Tuesday, out of a list of 25 artists from across Canada. Johnson hails from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The Sobey Art Award is considered […]
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Noisography’s perfect 10
Tiffany Naugler and Dan Nightingale would “bend over backwards” for music in Halifax. They are the co-founders of the blog and media company Noisography, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Before smartphones and social media, Naugler and Nightingale were lugging cameras to shows, hoping to capture a candid moment to share with fans online. […]
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Maggie Jayne spring/summer 2017 collection launches tonight
The 2017 spring/summer collection from Halifax-based designer Maggie Jayne launches tonight at Lion and Bright. The Maggie Jayne clothing line is a collaboration between locations: Halifax and fair trade garment manufacturers in Pushkar, India. The one-woman operation is run by Maggie MacCormick, who travels between Halifax and India to oversee production. The new collection features […]
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North Brewing Company wins two Canadian Brewing Awards
Rozina Darvesh and Peter Burbridge struck gold last weekend. The co-owners of North Brewing Company took home two gold trophies with their first-time entries at the Canadian Brewing Awards, which took place in Ottawa. North’s Gus’ 65m Ale was the victor in the Belgian Abbey/Pale category and its Midnight Glenora Barrel-Aged in the Wood and […]