HAPPY BIRTHDAY Gemini (May 21-June 20) I think it’ll be better if you don’t engage in much sacrifice, compromise or surrender in the next two weeks. Normally they are valuable tools to have at your disposal, but for now they may tend to be counterproductive. Judging from the current astrological omens, I suspect you need […]
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All the world’s a Stages
Eastern Front Theatre’s 22nd annual Stages Theatre Festival kicks off June 17 under artistic director and festival curator Charlie Rhindress. Stages strives to present myriad “exceptional Atlantic Canadian Theatre” from beloved veterans and up-and-coming artists alike at venues across Halifax and Dartmouth. The festival name, beyond alluding to the theatre, emphasizes how the range of […]
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My big fat Greek Festival
So you want to smash some plates and yell “Opa!” eh? Well you’re in luck. Greek Fest is back for its 30th year and is looking better than ever. But there’s so much more than drunken cheers and the breaking of crockery. Here are some by-the-numbers deets on what it takes to make this Halifamous […]
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Review: Spy
While we’ve wasted years waiting for the Scorsese-DiCaprio love affair to produce something worthwhile, here are Melissa McCarthy and Paul Feig with their third hit in a row, not-so-curiously devoid of the thinkpieces and circle jerks. McCarthy’s short appearance in Feig’s wonderful 2011 jam Bridesmaids cracked her star wide open—though, as millions of people are […]
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New Music issue 2015
Twenty-seven new bands to sink your teeth into this summer. From metal, rap, blues, jazz, rock, pop, punk, folk and some new genres that haven’t been invented yet, there’s something for you. Do yourself a favour—support live music and new, local bands. So much better than a Netflix binge. Anteater (Improv jazz) Arsoniste (Dance pop) […]
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Unreal Thought’s process
Roommates are usually known for a few things: passive-aggressive notes about the dishes, passive-aggressive reminders to get toilet paper, passive-aggressive encounters about keeping the TV down because someone’s got to work in the morning—but sometimes roommates transcend that nonsense and end up creating a really rad band together. At least that’s the case with Unreal […]
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MAJE talent
MAJE at Hope Blooms’ Celebration of Hope Fundraiser Thursday, June 25 at 5:30pm Westin Nova Scotian Hotel $100 hopeblooms.ca With a vision like MAJE’s, rap music can change the world. The young Preston artist, also known as Michael Earle, founded rap group Gentlemen Mafia “to promote positivity through hip-hop,” he says. “It’s a way to […]
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Mayoress / Bad Neighbour
[Image-1] Its fucking annoying when someone thinks they have earned the right to be “Mayoress” of a neighbourhood. Who the hell do you really think you are? Once again, STAY OFF MY PROPERTY and stop your stocking behavior. Have you heard of criminal harassment charges? You will very soon if you don’t back off. —Fed […]
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Ex-offenders taking control of their lives, one step at a time
[Image-1] The 7th Step Society is a nation-wide program designed to help the incorrigible and recidivist offender change his/her behavior and attitude, creating a new self-identity by using a basic self-help philosophy. These individuals are typically “career” criminals who commit multiple crimes and have problems with both entering society from prison and maintaining their freedom. […]
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Misery
[Image-1] First off, I am not gullible. I am trusting, but not naïve. I think too much, and don’t just jump into things… So how did you do it? How did you manage to reel me in, only to leave me high and dry!? You gained my trust, my love, and most importantly, my respect. […]
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A trip to the local libation proprietor
[Image-1] My father is the only person in the world that doesn’t think he’s an alcoholic. He isn’t unique; he’s a cliché. If you saw him you’d think he was homeless. He’s been detained many times for public intoxication. His driver’s license was revoked a decade ago. He’s lost several jobs for showing up drunk. […]
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Doors Open festival will open doors and minds
[Image-1] Every spring a trifecta of great events gets me reoriented to the wonders of Halifax. First, Jane’s Walks in early May encourage conversations and rambles in the street. Then comes Open City, which I use as an opportunity for urban exploration, fuelled by backdoor takeout. And the third, this weekend, is the very special […]
