“One of the most important ways to save a building is to occupy it,” said Elizabeth Pacey of the Heritage Trust, speaking at the Khyber last Wednesday. Pacey was explaining how the gothic-style Barrington Street building came to celebrate its 125th birthday. “The historic architecture really makes it into a landmark building and I think […]
Veronica Simmonds
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A rock and a hard place
“NSCAD is not just a brand and is not a business. We are a community not a corporation. We require our board and administration to have the skill and the fervour to not only adequately represent NSCAD, but also to fight for it.” These are some of the strong words laid out in the Manifesto […]
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Now look here
Defining the contemporary moment is a hard task. It’s a constant struggle to keep up with the now, now, now. Luckily, Jared Leon and Johanna Heldebro are here in Halifax to showcase the video work of artists from around the world who, together, shed some light on the contemporary condition. On January 28, Ahead of […]
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Fringe benefits
As fall starts creeping its reddish hues over the leaves of our summer, it’s easy to feel that fun is coming to an end. Students are pulling out books, shorts-wearers are pulling on pants. It can all feel a little sad. But luckily, the 22nd Atlantic Fringe Festival is here to give us everything we […]
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Cyndi Lauper gives a damn
On July 27, as proud and powerful people pump up the jams at Halifax Pride’s OutDancing event at the Garrison Grounds, a proud and powerful woman will be taking to the Casino Nova Scotia stage, down the street, to celebrate Halifax’s true colours. Cyndi Lauper is coming to town. Lauper is a very big deal. […]
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Snapshot scores
Halifax is a traditional meeting place.” Alan Syliboy says as we sit in a white-walled Khyber surrounded by sculptures, paintings and instruments yet to be displayed. “It was and always has been and always be.” This Friday the Khyber will be fulfilling the role of a meeting place as it launches the first major exhibition […]
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Weird Science
Wit’s End Theatre’s production, Science Inaction: A Love Story, doesn’t shy away from laughs or scientific theories. by Veronica Simmonds “Funny theatre gets short shrift sometimes,” Griffin McInnes says as he sits in the depths of the King’s College Pit. Beside him, a wall of televisions looms large as the centrepiece of McInnes’ latest creation, […]
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Get in OUTeast
Pink champagne, popcorn and queer films take over the Neptune Studio Theatre for the OUTeast Queer Film Festival. by Veronica Simmonds “There are a lot of bad gay films out there,” Krista Davis says over drinks at Tom’s Little Havana. “And people will watch them because they are gay.” Jenna Dufton, sitting across from her, […]
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Bicycle buffs
The World Naked Bike Ride will be baring it all along the streets of Halifax for its fifth year on June 9. Tom MacDonald has been organizing the event for the last four years. He sees it as a way for cyclists to empower themselves by being a bold positive presence on the road. “I […]
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Happy trailers
All across the city bikers are getting down to business and businesses are getting on to bikes. “People need to know that biking is a real option for them personally and professionally,” Moira Peters says. She is about to launch her business, Unwined: Tasting Parties by Moira, this summer and she will be carrying all […]
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Gimme science fiction
Dear sci-fi fans: All your dreams are coming true. Your best friends are coming to town: Captain Kirk, Darth Vader, Batman and Robin. They’re all going to be at the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History…sorry, they won’t be. But their clothes will. Opening this Friday and running until August 26, The Museum of Natural […]
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The working’s on the wall
Agitate Educate Organise. This is the call to action that Emily Davidson has been spreading throughout the city. Posted on poles and boards, her stunning prints call on “Workingwomen, workingmen and artists” to gather at The Khyber on April 27. Though breathtakingly artful, it is as much a show of work as it is a […]