Theatre enthusiasts may have to wait another year before Calgary produces its first fringe theatre festival. Festival organizers are currently short almost half the money they need to proceed. Although things have looked up since the organizers sent out a press release last week outlining their Þnancial difficulty, nothing will be conÞrmed until this Thursday… Continue reading On the fringe of cancellation
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PETA protests mare estrogen in drugs
Fourteen protesters (one dressed as a horse) gathered in front of a pharmaceutical store in Calgary’s downtown core on Mon., June 14. They delivered pamphlets, letters and a fictitious yellow-coloured beverage called “Tinkle” to people walking by. The cause of this protest? The menopausal drug Premarin.According to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Premarin,… Continue reading PETA protests mare estrogen in drugs
Something’s Manifesting
“Art is a lie that helps us realize the truth.”– Pablo PicassoThose are the words I could choose to help me describe the 1999 Bachelor of Fine Arts Graduation Exhibition. The pieces in The Something Manifesto include mediums ranging from studio photography, oil and acrylic painting, and clay and metal sculpture. Although it is difficult… Continue reading Something’s Manifesting
Innocent until proven guilty
The Trial of Lizzie Borden is a story that will play with your emotions and force you to reconsider what you deem moral. Written by Calgary director and playwright Donna Tunney, The Trial of Lizzie Borden focuses on the 1892 trial of Lizbeth Andrew Borden, how it was sensationalized, and how the community reacted to… Continue reading Innocent until proven guilty