An appreciation of The White Stripes
By Sean-Paul Boynton Nearly four years ago, The White Stripes played their very first concert in Calgary, and it was more than worth the pain of being continually passed over during the previous seven-or-so...
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Record Store Day brings out the crowds
By Lynne Hogan Record Store Day, April 16, is a young holiday in its fourth year with the goal of celebrating and supporting music. Born out of love for independent record stores and vinyl,...
The sweet sound of breaking ground
MRU begins work on conservatory project By Bryan Weismiller Members of the Mount Royal University conservatory showed off their tremendous talent on April 26 during a ground-breaking ceremony for the school’s new music facility....
Braids gets tangled in their tunes
by Claire Miglionico The Reflector Braids has come a long way since its earlier days as The Neighbourhood Council – the original band the members formed in their last year of high school. In...
‘Necks stronger than expected
by Bryce Forbes The Reflector From nearly missing the playoffs to eyeing the Champions Cup in the course of one season. That’s the path the Calgary Roughnecks are currently on this National Lacrosse League...
Stamps fired up for new season
by Laura Lushington The Reflector After a season-ending 20-16 loss to the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the 2010 Western final, the Calgary Stampeders are looking to redeem themselves. Putting the past behind them, the players...
Sled in the summertime
by Vanessa Gillard Arts Editor Since 2007 Calgarians have had their own private island — Sled Island. If you have never heard of the little festival that could, you have been missing out. What...
Get cultured this summer
by Bri Turner The Reflector This summer Calgary will be busting at the borders with culture and beautiful sights to take in. When winter gives way to Calgary’s festival season, don’t let these arts...
Swap till you drop
by Laura Lushington The Reflector That dress you bought last summer is hanging in your closet, tags attached, never to be worn. It seemed like a good idea at the time, but wouldn’t it...
Staying connected over the summer
by Marina Giannitsos The Reflector It’s hard to believe that another school year is coming to an end. For me, it’s even harder to believe that I will be leaving Calgary this summer for...
