Shannon Carranco
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Fringe ArtsPhoto Essay: Montreal Slow Fashion Dressed in Recycled Fabrics
Fashion lovers from across the city gathered at the McCord Museum on Sherbrooke St. Thursday evening to watch the much anticipated Montreal Slow Fashion show. The event featured eco-friendly workshops, pop-up shops, and a runway of models sporting clothing designed by students from École de mode du Cégep Marie-Victorin in collaboration with Ardene.
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Fringe ArtsConcert Review: Amanda Palmer Is the Goddess We Need
If you’ve never heard of Amanda Palmer, look her up. Right. Fucking. Now.
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Fringe ArtsMeet Some Artists From Art Matters’ 18th Edition
Concordia’s Art Matters Festival—North America’s largest Undergraduate arts festival—is just around the corner.
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OpinionsVigils for the Mosque Shooting Anniversary Fell Flat
It seemed that what had happened only a year ago was just a distant memory, that the fear and passion, the commitment to never allow something like this to happen again in Quebec, was replaced by apathy.
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NewsLiving in Cabot Square
For years the Cabot Square area has been known to be a rough area. Historically it’s been a gathering place for a large homeless population in Montreal, especially those who are First Nations.
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NewsConcordia University Tops the Charts for Clean Energy Use
For the 17th year, Concordia University had the lowest energy cost per unit area compared to six other major universities in Quebec in 2015-2016, according to a Ministère de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur report.
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Fringe ArtsTheatre Review: Rinse. Wash. Repeat. Thrives at the Cazalet Theatre
Concordia’s Department of Theatre performed Rinse. Wash. Repeat. Nov. 1 to the 4 at the black box Cazalet Theatre, located on Concordia’s Loyola campus.
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NewsConcordia Greenhouse Sees Increase in Funds
A significant increase in money means an increase in accessibility and the completion of significant repairs on Concordia’s downtown greenhouse, the group presented at their annual general meeting Monday.
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Special IssueDiscover Different Forms of Art Therapy and Where To Find Them in Montreal
Being a university student in Montreal can be a terribly stressful ordeal. Between taking classes, studying for exams, having full-time or part-time jobs, maintaining a social life, and experiencing this city for what it is, it can be easy to disregard the importance of balancing our mental health.
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Special IssueMontreal is a Green City, Literally
Non-profits like Santropol Roulant, POC, Alvéole, and the Hudson Food Collective are pioneers in innovative, sustainable urban agriculture.
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Fringe ArtsMontreal Comedians Laugh in the Face of Sexism
More often than not, comedy shows in Montreal only feature one or two female comics on a lineup.
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NewsDiscover Café Pacefika and the Meraki Whole Person Health Centre
A fifteen minute walk from the Concordia downtown campus is the relatively new Café Pacefika.
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A Festive Media Conference in Detroit
Last week, a handful of Link editors drove down to Detroit, Michigan, for 19th edition of the Allied Media Conference, attending a series of workshops on community social justice organizing by way of participatory media.
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Fringe ArtsSay Hello to The Oops Kitchen
On the third Sunday of every month, The Oops Kitchen gathers at L’Escalier bar to play their original Roma inspired folk songs.
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Fringe ArtsMeet The Barrel Heads
Punks and hipsters from across the city gathered at Le Divan Orange to warm up, have a few drinks, and dance to escape the January cold.
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Fringe ArtsDecyphering Hip-Hop and Soul at Le Cypher
“Like with any music, it’s one thing to practice but it’s another to play. You’ve got to play, especially in the hip-hop vein, because not enough emphasis is placed on musicianship and rapping with a band.”
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Fringe ArtsThe Link’s Top Picks From Art Matters 2017
Vernissages and shows will be taking place over the next few weeks, giving everyone a chance to check out the student-curated shows in their own time. For this year’s edition of the festival viewers will have the unique opportunity to experience performances, video and audio installations, sculptural pieces, photo series and, of course, artwork through traditional mediums like painting and drawing.
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Fringe ArtsThe Impossible Comedy
Tuesday Night Cafe Theatre presents their latest production of When Five Years Pass, a performance that toys with the timeline and answers what love may or may not be.
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Fringe ArtsEmerging Film Production Company Breaks Away from Typical Role Casting
For their newest production, a short film called “It’s Carla Your Agent,” Yao and Darbyson shot in Notre-Dame-de-Grace. Last Saturday, at 10 a.m. sharp, a team of 13 people filled a small living room with sound booms, high tech camera equipment, make-up kits and coffeemakers.
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Café Coop Empowers People Struggling with Mental Health Through Art and Performance
The events held at the Wellington Centre in Verdun have a unique ambiance that performers and observers can enjoy together. Dimly lit, the vibe is warm and welcoming. Participants are encouraged to munch on finger food and share family recipes before the show starts. The performers are welcomed on and off stage with applause regardless of experience or expertise.
