A balmy four degrees has everyone outside of the Tim Horton’s saying “how do you like this weather?” I do like it, thank you! A lot! Meanwhile everyone at the Golden Globes sweated a lot (from boredom?). Prince was there, but of course he was cool. Our Tara Thorne tweeted the heck out of it, […]
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Dartmouth, come on down
[Image-1] Who’s the next contestant on The Price is Right? It is you, I, all of us. Daytime gameshow/cultural touchstone The Price is Right is bringing its live show to the Dartmouth Sportsplex on March 27. The “hit interactive stage show” recreates the experience of CBS’ 43-year-old price-guessing cavalcade. Contestants will get to play classic […]
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Seven films to make 2015 worthwhile
Last year I realized I have the same interests as most teenage boys. Looking at the films I need to see in 2015 (including a Dennis Rodman doc and the new Star Wars, not listed), I might actually be a teenage boy. But I don’t care and you can’t make me. And rest in peace […]
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A look back on 2014’s films of note
Two options: You can read through Tara Thorne‘s top 10 films of 2014 list (recommended) or just click on the mega trailer playlist below and zone out while putting a hurt on a box of Toffifee. ‘Tis the season.
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SAMCRO opens Halifax chapter
The north end’s newest gang of motorcycle outlaws is all digital, as Orpheus Interactive and Silverback Games gets ready to launch Sons of Anarchy: The Prospect. The interactive, episodic video game spins-off of the popular FX series, which is wrapping up this month after seven violent, hard-boiled seasons. It’s the first major release from Orpheus, […]
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Class of ’84 deemed bitchin’
Despite the rain last night, I walked three kilometres to the opening of the cinema-inspired art show, Class of ’84, at The Dart Gallery (127A Portland Street), running now until December 7. It rules. 1984 was a huge year for film, owning blockbusters like Terminator, Gremlins, The Karate Kid, Ghostbusters, This is Spinal Tap, Indiana […]
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2014 Creative Nova Scotia Award winners
Last night’s 2014 Creative Nova Scotia Awards ceremony forged on despite the rain at the Halifax Seaport Market. Hosts Jackie Torrens (writer/actor/documentarian/journalist) and Megan McDowell (comedian) hosted the ninth annual event, where lucky prizewinners took home big bucks (and, you know, the respect of their peers). Scott Macmillan took home the $18,000 Portia White Prize […]
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D’Arcy Wilson schools you on zoos
Joining previous CFAT artist-in-residence alumni Krista Davis, Will Robinson, Khanhthan Tran, Melanie Colosimo, Eryn Foster, Sym Corrigan and Léola Leblanc is D’Arcy Wilson, a Halifax-based interdisciplinary artist (and big nature fan). From CFAT’s release about the program, here’s a description of what Wilson intends to produce during her residency. Includes: Little known facts about zoos! […]
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Outlier Film Festival lineup announced
Outlier Film Festival brings “acclaimed, strange, and remarkable films” from all over the world to a select few venues across the city from November 27-29, this year featuring What We Do In The Shadows, Wetlands, Kung Fu Elliot, Dead Snow 2: Red vs. Dead and more. The festival specifically explores the genres of cult, fantasy, […]
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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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Maira Kalman Nov 7 appearance cancelled
Due to a broken arm, illustrator and storyteller Maira Kalman has unfortunately cancelled her Halifax appearance at St. George’s Church Friday, November 7. Refunds on all tickets will be honoured.
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CAPACOA Conference to come to Halifax, January 21-24
The 27th annual CAPACOA Conference will take place in Halifax this year, bringing representatives from the arts presenting and touring sector from all over the country to the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel from January 21-24. The theme is “culture of convergence” and although this event is pretty inside baseball regarding the professional commercial art world, […]
