Posts Tagged ‘Local’
Headfirst through the Explosion
Sunday morning and I can’t move my arms above my head. After four consecutive nights of sweating and dancing to the point of near-delirium, it almost feels good to say that this year’s edition of Halifax Pop Explosion is over. Almost. Upon first hearing of this year’s line-up, I was a little taken aback. The…
Read MoreFrom farmers to students
A student-run farmers market is now being held every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Student Union Building. The Farmer’s Market Collective is run by Hilary Thomson, a third year sustainability and environmental science student, and Laurelle Birk, a fourth year student, along with student volunteers and support from the Dalhousie Student…
Read MoreHalifax comedy still alive, despite setbacks
Things seem bittersweet for comedy in this city. Last week Picnicface’s original film, Rollertown, was released in theatres across the nation — a year after its premiere at 2011’s Atlantic Film Festival. While the film’s release should be a celebration for the group, it seems like an afterthought: unfortunately, it was revealed this summer that Picnicface’s…
Read MoreTheatre group on a roll: Local students debut wheelright theatre company
It seems some local theatre students are thinking outside of the box, and it’s going to be explosive. This weekend the recently founded wheelwright theatre company is presenting M is for Drowning Feb. 2-5 at the Bus Stop Theatre. Written, directed and produced by Dal and King’s theatre students Bryn McLeod and Patrick Blenkarn, the…
Read MoreFashion profile: Nothing is sweeter than Sweet Pea!
Though not yet five years old, Sweet Pea Boutique has already become a staple store for Halifax shopping. It’s the place to go for dressy frocks, blouses and skirts at a reasonable price point for the average young lady. It’s atmosphere is classy and upscale without being intimidating. In short, it’s struck the perfect chord…
Read MoreThe November local food cycle in Halifax – a photo essay
All photos are by Leandra Villermet. For more this week on local food in Halifax, click here. Click a photo to enter slideshow.
Read MoreThe new kids on the fashion block
Up-and-coming designers who plan to rule the roost before too long Everyone knows if you want to carve out your own niche in the fashion world you have to leave the east coast and head for greener pastures, right? Wrong. That is, according to Pam Johnston, Rachel Betchick, Amy Negus and Fiona Blanchard—four young designers…
Read MoreMixing it up
Dal student combines art with business and sustainability Meriha Beaton, Staff Contributor Sleepless nights and a hectic workload are common factors in a student’s life and Jason Duong is no exception. What sets him apart from the average student? He is running his own clothing line on the side. “Honestly, academics kind of take…
Read MoreVintage vibes
MAKENEW launches a classic collection Natasha Hunt, Fashion columnist Rifling through the racks at the MAKENEW sale is like browsing through your stylish best friend’s closet. A mix of punky leathers, English countryside tweeds and gauzy, cream lace, MAKENEW is a shopping experience that remains totally on trend, but faithful to the quirky, individualistic…
Read MoreMind, body, and soul
By Samantha Durnford, Assistant News Editor The heat is set to 37C and the humidity in the room reaches about 78 per cent. No, this isn’t a sauna. Fifty people are about to start their hot yoga class. Everyday about 100 people come to Moksha Yoga Halifax on Dresden Row to participate in the…
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