Better break out the white glue and start spiking those mohawks, because Fat Wreck Chords’ 25th anniversary tour, Fat Wrecked for 25 Years, arrives in Halifax on August 10. In light of this exciting moment in Haligonian punk history, it seemed prudent to catch up with Lagwagon head honcho, Joey Cape. So, how have things […]
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Fat Wrecked For 25 Years Tour comes to Halifax
Making their way back to Halifax after four years (and just a few days shy of NOFX Day, if you celebrate) is NOFX, with the Fat Wrecked For 25 Years Tour. It’s going to be quite a scene: NOFX, Lagwagon, Strung Out, Swingin’ Utters, The Flatliners, Masked Intruder and Toy Guitar at the Cunard Centre […]
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A$AP Ferg in Halifax July 3
Summer rap fun continues! East Coast Lifestyle, Second World Collective, Sure Fire Entertainment and thisisafterdark.com (it takes a village, y’all) are bringing the inimitable A$AP Ferg to town July 3, at the Cunard Centre (doors at 8pm, show at 9pm). Tickets available May 28 at 10am, prices vary from $39.50 to $59.50 at Ticket Atlantic […]
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Go for the Gold
Gone are the days when serving something on a silver platter was the best you could ask for, on Thursday, October 17, Halifax is getting Gold Medal Plates. A fundraiser for athletes and a fine dining culinary competition that unites the competitive spirit of the Olympics with the culinary skill of some of Canada’s best […]
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A Beer League of their own
For centuries, the basic components of beer—water, hops, malt, and yeast—have remained unchanged. But Halifax’s Ladies’ Beer League is showing the male-dominated industry they’ve been missing an essential ingredient. “We are a group for women who love beer, and want to learn more about beer…no experience necessary,” explains Tracy Phillippi, Beer Judge Certification Program judge, […]
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Let’s talk about Sex
When The Everything to Do With Sex Show was first founded in Toronto, Mikey Singer was selling women’s shoes. “They were looking for people to work at the info booth,” he laughs. “and I was like ‘Sure, I want to do anything else but this.’” Singer had such a blast that after he went back […]
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Sex show is back
The Everything to Do With Sex Show returns for a second year to Halifax, filling the Cunard Centre (961 Marginal Road, 425-3700) with its love this weekend, January 29 through 31. Expect an erotic fashion show, acrobats, a pole dancing competition, orgasm contests, exotic merchandise—including lingerie, club wear, jewellery, shoes, cosmetics and more toys than […]
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The rise of fall arts: books, film, fashion
Word on the Street Sunday, September 27, 11am-5pm, Cunard Centre, free, thewordonthestreet.ca The annual lit festival happens this Sunday at the Cunard Centre. This year’s highlights include a special appearance by Margaret Atwood’s illustrious LongPen, the remote book-signing device she invented so she can sign your copy of her new novel The Year of the […]