
Arts


Beyonce, burlesque and comedy for a good cause
The ‘Positively Beyonce’ fundraiser at Factory brought together local burlesque performers and comedians to raise $1,500 for Planned Parenthood.

Hardest working people in the biz
Sharing the stage is never a problem in Newfoundland, as many local musicians spread their talents around to multiple bands at the same time.

‘The band that everyone has heard of, but never actually heard’
Beauwater hopes to take its music to new levels with recent ECMA nomination.

‘It just goes to show how little we learn from our past mistakes.’
The Newfoundland based Broadway production Come From Away has increased in relevance after recent terrorist events in Canada.

‘Literacy isn’t a luxury’
While supporting local literacy festival, book lovers protest new tax.

‘You are not defined by your disability.’
CNA graduate overcomes obstacles and finds her voice through assistive technology.

‘I think it’s rare for Newfoundlanders to see a serious portrayal of the island.’
Newfoundland film Riverhead gains two nominations at Canadian Screen Awards and plays to a sold-out crowd in Victoria, B.C.

‘Making that connection with other artists will hopefully make this a success’
Krista Legge never considered herself an artist, but now she’s painting the town red with a team of local artists beside her.

‘We make a community of each other.’
Memorial University school of music and Festival 500 wants to grow voices in the province.