The much anticipated OUTeast Queer Film Festival has announced the lineup of films and events for June 15-18 and the fun can’t be contained, my people. 1970s California pool party-themed silent discos, Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion quote along (outdoors, yet), the Beers 4 Queers social, an awards brunch and of course the award-winning […]
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Documentary dissects film industry issues ahead of election
“Change will never be delivered to you on a golden plate,” says filmmaker Fateh Ahmed. “If you want to experience change you need to pursue it.” That’s what Ahmed is trying to do through his documentary Without Consultation. For the past two years, he has gathered footage and conducted interviews about the Film Industry Tax […]
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A John Mulaney comedy mixtape
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know John Mulaney is coming to the Rebecca Cohn in a couple days as part of his Kid Gorgeous tour. Both of his Thursday shows are sold out, so we’ve taken it upon ourselves to provide you with some laughs at home (or, if you did manage […]
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Screen Nova Scotia rolls out award nominees
Screen Nova Scotia Awards Gala Thursday, May 4 Casino Nova Scotia The names are in. The nominees were announced for the third annual Screen Nova Scotia Awards Gala. Comedy duo Bette MacDonald and Maynard Morrison will be hamming it up as the hosts this year. “These awards celebrate the talent, creativity and vision that are […]
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Viewing Vorarlberg
Getting Things Done: Evolution of the Built Environment in Vorarlberg. Dalhousie University’s School of Architecture May 1-21, 7pmfree Can’t visit Austria? Don’t worry, a small piece of the country is coming to Halifax. It’s a travelling exhibition called, “Getting Things Done: Evolution of the Built Environment in Vorarlberg.” It focuses on architecture and emphasizes the […]
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Neptune Theatre lifts the curtain on its 55th season
As Once enters its last weeks onstage, Neptune Theatre shows no signs of slowing down. After the production ends on May 28, Neptune will start up renovations: The first major changes to the theatre since the “New Neptune Project” in the ’90s. On top of that, July will welcome a summer show to kick off […]
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Get spiffy for SPFF awards
SmartPhone Film Festival Screening & Awards Party Friday, April 21, 7-10pm Paul O’Regan Hall, Halifax Central Library $10 tickethalifax.com It’s that time of year again: We’re getting ready to share some big stories told through some small devices. On Friday, you can hit up the 3rd annual SmartPhone Film Festival awards show—affectionally called “the Spiffies.” […]
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Sobey Art Award longlist announced
The longlisted artists for the $50,000 Sobey Art Award—Canada’s pre-eminent contemporary art award—have been announced and of course we are celebrating extremely hard on behalf of the five Atlantic artists: Eleanor King, Graeme Patterson, Lisa Lipton, Melanie Colosimo and Ursula Johnson (complete list of artists below). The prize is given annually to an artist aged […]
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3D or bust: Douglas Coupland in Halifax
A crowd of dozens unfurls in a slowly-growing line while the smell of maple syrup wafts through the air. Necks crane, feet shuffle and arms ball up winter jackets. It feels like a slice of pure Canadiana—and that’s because it is, but not the huddle of cabane à sucre tourists it might sound like. The […]
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The Laundry Room Gallery tides you over
The Laundry Room Gallery is a breath of dryer-fresh air—a small previously unused space, thoughtfully curated, is transformed into a community gathering hub. Featuring a three-day gallery pop up in the new space, located beside the Cochran Bay laundry room at King’s College (6350 Coburg Road), and a closing reception April 8 hosted by Emily […]
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Taking a vacation from capitalism
The Commoners’ Almanac: Spring Break From Capitalism The Living Room Theatre 2353 Agricola Street To April 15 While many folks can’t afford a tropical March vacation, plenty of us could stand to take a break from the daily grind of our capitalist society. That’s the premise behind The Commoners’ Almanac: Spring Break From Capitalism—a project […]
