Local Entertainment

Futures Fest organizer Martha Livingstone thought she'd seen it all — that is until contestant Stephen Lecky scooped up three major awards.

It’s difficult for civilians to put themselves in the army boots of soldiers and try to understand their motives, their feelings and how they are affected by combat. Their lives are constantly in danger and their mission can seem interminable.

On Monday it was raining in the streets of Paris, not an uncommon spring phenomena. Pierrot Margerin, rhythm guitarist for Samarabalouf, sped through the wet streets on his motorcycle to complete a transatlantic interview.

It is not in the Canadian character to beat its chest. All too often we downplay our nation's heroics, but a documentary of Canadian paratroopers plans to show the humanity and sacrifice these soldiers have made to protect the people they serve.

One of Tennessee Williams greatest works nearly closed in the first week of its original Chicago run back in 1944 until critics mounted a campaign to keep it running.

There is an incredible sense of hope in Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba’s latest presentation — a sensibility that says no matter how many scars humanity has inflicted upon the Earth, we can bring about change.

Since Stereos was nominated for two Juno Awards, reporters are burning up the lines for interviews. Today, for instance, lead singer Pat Kordyback, now in Victoria, has three lined up. Is he tired of yakking with reporters? “Not at all.

While large displays at museums usually get most of the attention, sometimes it's the smallest that are most important.

There’s a different way to feel and understand drums and percussion, and it only comes to Edmonton in the spring. Once again the Grant MacEwan University music program stages its annual Percussion Concert on Sunday, March 28 at John L.

Alice in Wonderland (PG) Alice in Wonderland is as visually brilliant as you’d expect from director Tim Burton. Like Batman, Edward Scissorhands and Sleepy Hollow, its look is distinctive and delightfully weird.