THE UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN’S MAIN CAMPUS IS SITUATED ON TREATY 6 TERRITORY AND THE HOMELAND OF THE MÉTIS.

THE UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN’S MAIN CAMPUS IS SITUATED ON TREATY 6 TERRITORY AND THE HOMELAND OF THE MÉTIS.

Culture

  • By November 26, 2009

    Concert Master Michael Swan was partially through a lovely solo violin piece that was making the geriatrics in the crowd absolutely swoon with emotion when the unthinkable happened. From the heights of the balcony, an incredible roar issued forth.

  • Mad Men mimics The Sopranos

    By November 26, 2009

    Mad Men is the “megamovie of the moment,” that being a sophisticated, expansive drama in the vein of similar productions such as The Wire and Deadwood. Yet, the more I watch this show I can’t help but feel it is only an echo of a previous drama ”” one Weiner helped produce: the similarly acclaimed The Sopranos.

  • Three gadgets you don’t need but are a lot of fun

    By November 25, 2009

    With the holiday season soon upon us, here are three geeky gadgets to watch for. From mobile gaming to hands-off cleaning, these doo-dads are not to be missed.

  • The genius and debauchery of King Khan and BBQ Show

    By November 18, 2009

    “The Sheaf, is that a condom company?” demands the hipster-garage rocker King Khan from the passenger seat of a vehicle driving somewhere in Texas. “Uh, no, like a sheaf of wheat. We’re a paper in Saskatchewan.”

  • ARTISTS on ARTISTS: Janice Weber

    By November 18, 2009

    Janice Weber has been playing rock’n’roll in Saskatoon for many years. She currently plays bass in Friends’ Electric and writes power pop music with her husband Kalon Beaudry for their band Foggy Notions.

  • DJ Champion jumpstarts Louis’

    By November 18, 2009

    Maxime Morin, a.k.a. DJ Champion, unleashed the fresh electro-rock sounds of his new album Resistance Nov. 13 at Louis’ Pub.

  • Ohbijou takes second album on the road

    By November 18, 2009

    Ohbijou’s orchestral pop is as beautiful as it is overwhelming. Mecija’s singing ranges from sugary sweet to raw and powerful. But although her vocals are clearly the focal point, the music gets help from the rest of the band and the various instruments they contribute, from cello to trumpet to glockenspiel.

  • Dinosaur Jr. deafens crowd

    By November 18, 2009

    If you ever go to a Dinosaur Jr. show, which you should, please wear earplugs.