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  A Celebration of Indigenous Artists

  Franca G. Mignacca – Published January 17, 2017

  Kramer, a first-time curator and Concordia graduate, organized the evening to showcase a wide range of Indigenous perspectives. The festival will feature predominantly performance art, but will also include music, visual art and short film screenings. Most of the artists are based in Montreal.
  “My background is more in contemporary dance so I wanted to bridge these mediums,” Kramer explained. With a variety of artists from different backgrounds, Kramer said that the work represents Canadian history from an Indigenous point of view.

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  Of Jagermeister and Root Beer: Igloofest Is Back

  Ocean DeRouchie – Published January 12, 2017

  Montreal winter is intense. The shrill cold can make you forget your humanity. t’s a season when going out on the weekend meant scrupulous calculations of the time exposed to the unforgiving wind between Mont-Royal metro and the doors of the bar.
  But that was then, and this is now. Now, we have Igloofest.

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  The Abstract of Love

  Franca G. Mignacca – Published January 10, 2017

  While feminism is a prominent subject in artist Alexa-Milena Piqué‘s art, she invites people of all identities and backgrounds to consider the universal messages it presents.

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  Floating Through Thanya Iyer’s Dreamy Musical World

  Ocean DeRouchie – Published January 10, 2017

  Bouncing in and out of each other’s lives since young-adulthood, the band has created a beautiful, intricate web of friendship and collaborative musical effort.

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  The Myth of a Venue that Never Died

  Mark Di Franco – Published December 5, 2016

  For many past concertgoers, the ticket stub would bring back a flood of memories. Le Spectrum offered not only a musical experience, but lent itself as a space to establish a closer bond between musicians and the audience, explained Chayer, who recalled a fond memory of when he saw The Smashing Pumpkins perform.

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  Ms. Teri’s Solo Exhibit Opens

  Shakti Langlois-Ortega – Published December 5, 2016

  As I stepped into the vast gallery for the first time, I was welcomed by mellow, old school hip-hop and R&B tunes, coupled with a chill vibe. At the back of the open hall, a small, secluded room hosted Ms. Teri’s own imaginary world.

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  The Steps to Making a Mural

  James Betz-Gray – Published December 5, 2016

  Walking through NDG, there is no shortage of graffiti. For many years, tags have been a nuisance to home and business owners alike, with spray paint left caked onto walls at nearly every street corner.
  However, Prevention NDG has been trying to rectify this. Working alongside A’shop, they’ve been turning those street-corner eyesores into beautiful murals.

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  Café Coop Empowers People Struggling with Mental Health Through Art and Performance

  Shannon Carranco – Published November 28, 2016

  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.

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  Concordia Students Compete in Le Sommet d’Animation Montreal

  Ninon Scotto Di Uccio – Published November 21, 2016

  “Animation is broad—it’s not just for children,” said Lori Malépart-Traversy.

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  Poems of the Week

  Jazmin Mehrmann & Vernon LeCrawMichael Dutton – Published November 21, 2016

  A curated selection of poems.