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March 8, 2010

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Scorched Heats up the Evans

Mar 8
Arts

This year the Brandon University Drama Department took up the challenge of a play by Montreal playwright Wajdi Mouawad

Abstract Art Made Accessible

Mar 8
Arts

Placed is an exhibition in the Glen P. Sutherland Gallery of Art of a collection paintings by Lauren Bell. This show runs from February 19th to March 3rd. The work is a culmination of her thesis year of studies presented in three grids within an open gallery space. Prior to this presentation of work, Bell’s focus was in oil paintings...

Berner, Spoon and Briga Liven Up Community Centre

Rae Spoon: Photo courtesy of Derek Gunnlaugson

Clancy's Downtown Beat

Feb 10
Arts

After an unplanned change in venue and a late start, Prairie Tour 2010 found warmth in the Park Community Centre on a cold night last week. For the first time since Brandon Folk Fest 2009, people got up and danced like nothing else mattered in the world.

BU Theatre Set to Light Up Stage with Production of Scorched

Jan 26
Arts

Brandon University Theatre presents Scorched by Wajdi Mouawad February 26 and 27 at 8:00 pm, March 5 and 6 at 8:00 pm, and March 7, 2010 at 2:00 pm.

Mapping the Current

Photo Courtesy of Naomi Leadbeater, 2010

Brandon Folk Music and Art Society Draws out Brandon Crowd Once Again

Jan 26
Arts

Everyonce in a while I succeed in pulling myself away from a desk and a pile of books, in favour of being ‘social’. On January twenty-first, I ended up in the Lorne Watson Recital Hall, not knowing what to expect and walking away two hours later in a completely different...

Just Enough Rouge

Jan 20
Arts

Ballet can be much more than just tutus, and Moulin Rouge proved just that.

The Musician's Dream

Local Band With Big Aspirations

Jan 20
Arts

Over the past few months newly named Brandon band Take With Audio have been hard at work making a name for themselves in our local scene. Although their name may be new, make no mistake, these guys have playing together for a few years now.

Linda Carreiro, An Artistic Dissection

Jan 12
Arts

On October 7, 2009, an artist guest speaker was hosted at the Glen P. Sutherland Gallery of Art, organized by the Department of Visual and Aboriginal Art.

Seven Ages Woos Brandon With Rent

Brandy Robertson, 2009

11/10/09
Arts

A star cast of Brandon and surrounding community members recently brought the Tony award winning musical, RENT to life for Westman’s viewing public.

Photo of the Week

Kylie Stasila

11/10/09
Arts

"China Morning"

Metal Mayhem

Photos courtesy of, Alyssa Brewer

11/10/09
Arts

Good friendly violent fun!

Ogamas Report

10/26/09
Arts

From October 15th to the 17th the Ogamas Brandon Aboriginal Literary Festival took place right here at Brandon University. The Ogamas Festival takes place every two years and is held in Brandon. This year, twenty-five Aboriginal authors attended the festival, where they presented their works and participated in roundtable discussion...

Great Horror Movies For Halloween

10/26/09
Arts

So it is that time of year again; that special time where more than one kind of spirit is in the air. Halloween is my favorite time of year for the simple reason that everyone openly accepts all things ghoulish and horrifying. It is a time that we all can...

Gatin Returns to Brandon

10/15/09
Arts

After what proved to be a soulful and fun performance at this past year’s Brandon Folk Festival, Ingrid Gatin is back in town on October 17th to play at the Ginger Cat Cafe on Rosser Avenue. The show starts at...

The Forbidden Bean Appears on Campus Once More

10/15/09
Arts

With multiple choices for coffee now on campus, students can once again frequent the busy hallway in the Knowles Douglas Student Union Building and fill up with a fresh cup of coffee between classes.