Inspired and supported by several arts organizations from Quebec, the installations borrowed from the Canadian tradition of winter festivals that offer a sense of community and culture amid a frozen winter.
Weynand: Albums Exist for a Reason, So Listen to Them
Assc. arts editor Jack Weynand argues for the value of albums as a complete listening experience rather than individual songs.
Stitzel: Love Songs Are for Single People
Since Spotify’s AI can’t seem to get it right, I made my own playlist. The songs are about love and breakups, but also everything in between. They’ll resonate whether you’re heartbroken, happy, confused, or so single you forgot Valentine’s Day was this week.
Mulligan: Why Barbie’s Message Deserved More Recognition
The entire point of ‘Barbie’ has been missed, writes editor Maddie Mulligan.
Torres: Love in the “Me” Decade Through Film
How does one find and keep love during a moment in history that seems to push us further into understanding ourselves, our desires, our fears, and our needs, instead of others’? The ’70s romantic movies have a lot to offer when answering this question.
Irausquin: The Best of the 2024 Grammys Red Carpet
This year’s red carpet was full of looks reminiscent of the “old Hollywood” style with a twist featuring some modern touches.
Emerson: Appreciate the Art, Not the Artist
Your opinions on the art are based on personal experience and the emotion you feel when interacting with that art, and not the artist.
Pender: A Closer Look at Songs And Their Covers
Artists love to take popular songs and create their own versions. The question is if the covers as good as—or even better—than the originals.
Weynand: There’s Still Hope For You, Marvel
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has grown into what is probably one of the biggest, most successful film franchises in history. Unfortunately, the bigger a franchise becomes, the harder it falls.
Stitzel: The Best Movies of 2023
Arts Staffer Leah Stitzel recounts the best movies released in 2023.