Our Lady Peace Helps Pussy Riot on Brave New Song
Putin’s got his hands full enough without having to worry about some Russian feminist protest band raising hell. After years of persecution, arrests, and even prison for their outspoken views, Nadezhda (Nadya) Tolokonnikova and the band Pussy Riot are currently and relatively safe in Los Angeles, USA, making a living in the music business, on […]
HOCKEY: In the Box with Brent Oliver
Rocky Mountain Play Round 3! The Oilers move to the final four in this year’s Stanley Cup Finals with a decisive five game victory over the Flames in Round 2 where they scored ALL the goals, and ahem – let in a few too. Can the Oilers tighten up before meeting the Colorado Avalanche in […]
WHAT’S GOING ON: Festivals for the Rest of Us!
Big news about the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival: It’s back. Of course it is. The theme revealed for the 41st annual festival this week was “Destination Fringe” – a theatrical travelogue boasting 27 venues filled with 160 different productions, running Aug. 11-21. Tickets go on sale Aug. 3. This is by far my favourite […]
HOCKEY: In the Box with Brent Oliver
Flame On Round 2 after the Oilers (narrowly) dispose of the Kings in 7 and it’s off to Calgary for the Battle of Alberta. How will the Oilers fare against a very tough Calgary team and the first Battle of Alberta in 31 years? Let’s find out in this week’s edition of In the Box, […]
WHAT’S GOING ON: Comments on an Edmonton Events List, Whither YEG Live?
CLICK THE LIVE LYNX BELOW TO BUY TICKETS TO THE FOLLOWING EVENTS! May 19: Just for Laughs with Rick Mercer and more, Jubilee Auditorium Excellent comedy featuring some of Canada’s finest improvisers May 19: Avril Lavigne, Rogers Place Pay attention to this artist. Why, you ask? Read old unhinged essay on Avril Lavigne’s songs here: […]
