The Art of Bird Watching
A sprawling landscape of trees and snow-covered mountains pours in through the large living room windows. As the sun shines on the scenic view, Heidi
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Staging local talent
As the sunshine creeps into the evening and temperatures slowly rise toward double-digits, some art organizations’ seasons are winding down. One of the final accomplishments
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REVIEW: A Farce Of Sex And Insanity
BY TARA McCARTHY As quoted in the show program, playwright Joe Orton was “widely recognized as the bad boy of British theatre.” And only minutes
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The Fine Art of Old School Femmes
As the last few hours of sunlight pour in through the windows at Baked Café, Lea-Ann McNally sits solo with a large mug clasped in
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The Outer Edge of the Art World
It’s an object within the art world that’s often overlooked. To a degree it’s meant to be that way, to avoid steering attention away from
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The Elephant Man: An Actor’s Study in Humanity
BY TARA McCARTHY A group of actors gather at the Wood Street Centre, pulling costumes off a large rack and holding them up to their
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REVIEW: THE ELEPHANT MAN The Drama of Humanity
BY TARA McCARTHY Tackling Bernard Pomerance’s play, The Elephant Man, is a huge undertaking. From the rich script filled with emotion and tender subject matter,
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Meticulously Crafting Culture
As we creep toward the end of another year, it’s only natural to reflect on how far we’ve come. And for the Sundog Retreat Carving
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Who Will Be The Last Comic Standing?
BY TARA McCARTHY It’s only Wednesday, but the tables at Coasters are packed as a constant flow of local comedians take the stage. And while
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Provocative Fringe Theatre
When it comes to theatre, David Skelton says he believes Whitehorse audiences are “brave and sophisticated”. As Nakai Theatre’s artistic director, Skelton admits that last
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Spend An Evening In Wonderland
The Convention Centre is transformed by Emma Barr & Lauren Tuck for Wonderland Gala “It’s time Whitehorse had a New Year’s party.
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Portraits of a Corner Store
BY TARA McCARTHY Grocery stores are not terribly interesting, especially in an age where most are cookie-cutter versions of each other. That is, if you’ve
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The Real Cover Story
Gallery intern Jessica Vellenga stands in the youth grotto at the Yukon Arts Centre, flipping through a handmade accordion-style book. “She’s talking about Vancouver and
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One of many moving parts
Theatre isn’t just about the actors on stage. And while Moving Parts Theatre concentrates on methods and techniques for its players, it also provides community
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The art of guilt
Prime Minister Stephen Harper stood in the House of Commons on June 11, 2008 and apologized. His address was in regards to Indian Residential Schools
What Goes Unnoticed
By Tara MAcCarthy Local artist Kirsty Wells was noticeably filled with anticipation last week. As friends scurried around The Old Fire Hall caring for finishing
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Interpretations of History
Back in 2005, artist Catherine Beaudette was in search of history. Having traversed Europe, on numerous occasions, she felt the desire to explore her home
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Sculpting Natural Sensibilities
There is something undeniably natural about the wide range of textures and tones Marlene Collins demonstrates in her latest showing of work titled, Seed. “I
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Intimate and Artistic Interpretations
For visual artist Cécile Girard, living in the Yukon has been a catalyst for personal and artistic growth. “When I first came here, I lived
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Uncovering a New Artistic Direction
Through her latest exhibit, titled Colour Transfusion, local artist Heidi Hehn figured out a lot about herself. “People asked me, ‘Why Colour Transfusion?’ And I’d
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Pieces of an Indigenous Puzzle Come Together
Upon entering the Yukon Arts Centre Public Gallery, a full-sized taxidermy polar bear stands stoic with its jaw wide open. Peering out from the bear’s
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The Recognizable and the Rare
For those who have never ventured above the 60th parallel, the Yukon can encompass a sense of mystery and awe. A territory where the sun
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Paddling Home …
As the motorboat rounded a slight bend in the Yukon River, suddenly a white-arched shelter can be seen on the not-so-distant shoreline. Once the lifejackets
Look Way Back or Look Ahead
It’s nothing new to hear that the Yukon is filled with both loyal, long-time residents and transient citizens. And whether from near, local or far,
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Puppet Sex and Rock Pioneers on YAC Stage
The masterminds at the Yukon Arts Centre are preparing for another season of entertainment. And judging from the 2009/2010 lineup, there will be a lot
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Songs That Hit Close To Home
BY TARA McCARTHY Amongst the early-afternoon rush, at a local coffee shop, Barbara Chamberlin stands out as she pushes through the door clad in a
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The Art of Nature
As the sun pours through the window, artist Maria Luisa de Villa adjusts her long, wavy hair and launches into a round of questions. She’s
Lines of Communication
“Book for a Public Library” by Ian Carr-Harris “Drawing is similar to writing.” Those words are printed in bold black letters upon a stark white
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The Real Cover Story
Gallery intern Jessica Vellenga stands in the youth grotto at the Yukon Arts Centre, flipping through a handmade accordion-style book. “She’s talking about Vancouver and
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An Album of Collaborative Proportions
BY TARA McCARTHY Crash the Car may be billed as Kyle Cashen’s solo project, but many artistic acquaintances helped make it a reality. The debut
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iHome
Trevor Mead-Robins’ suburban home in Whitehorse appears rather average from the outside. But a small green sign on his front door and another near the
From Abstract to Traditional: Local Artists Show Their Roots
Some people feel something is missing when they’re in complete solitude. But walking into the lunchtime silence of the Yukon Arts Centre Public Art Gallery
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Communicating In Comfort
Daylight pours through a large window as Meagan Perry sits tapping away at her keyboard. The subdued lime green walls seem to expand the relatively
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Going Outside
A rainbow of paint drips cover the floor like confetti. Music blasts from a small radio in the corner while light pours in from a
Subject Matter
Our first conversation, we were slouched on separate couches in a living room. The clock had struck way past midnight, but we stayed awake talking
Sublime Collaboration: Journey to a Glacier
BY TARA McCARTHY It all started with a journey. And it culminated into an exhibition of memories, textures and environment. In August 2007, Yukon artist
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An Intricate Blend
BY TARA McCARTHY According to her artist statement, what Shiela Alexandrovich sets out to do, rarely coincides with what actually happens. Thus her current exhibition
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“Oh the thinks you can think, when you think about Seuss.”
BY TARA McCARTHY Walking through the doors to the auditorium is like travelling into a world of storybook proportions – the air is filled with
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A Storybook Song and Dance
BY TARA McCARTHY A crowd of young voices echoes through the hallway at the Wood Street Centre, accompanied by the soft sound of a piano.
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Branching Out
The shop is lined with seed packets and items for the outdoors, with a medley of unique giftware tucked away in the corner. Large cotton
Whips and Whimsy
BY TARA McCARTHY Variety is the spice of life. And Tang Productions’ Varietease aims to tickle all your senses. “Expect the unexpected. It’s going to
A Dance Showcase: From Studio to Stage
BY TARA McCARTHY The chatter of young voices accompanies the patter of feet adorned with black jazz shoes. Then the rehearsal studio falls silent before
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Taking Dance To New Heights
BY TARA McCARTHY Many unsuspecting pedestrians stopped to look up at the Vancouver Public Library last month. An energetic jazz tune echoed into the afternoon
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Stage Presence
BY TARA McCARTHY Under the gaze of soft lighting, a microphone and guitar sit idle. Andrea Burgoyne swiftly walks onto the Wood Street Centre stage
Heating Up the North with Sex and Satire
BY TARA McCARTHY Blues music vibrates through the floor, signalling when the dancers are to make their move. A sultry sway of the hips oozes
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A Therapeutic Balance of Work and Play-
The smell of lemongrass fills the foyer, while soft music echoes from an adjacent room. The décor is minimalist, yet inviting. Warm and cool tones
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A Place To Grow
Since moving to Whitehorse, Amber R. Walker’s creative energy has resurfaced. “I thought acting at first, because I kind of wanted to try acting, but
The Unnatural Wonders of the World
Perched at the window, Meghan Hildebrand grabs her cup of tea and gazes out at the city’s Main Street with a comfortable smile. Whitehorse is
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A Refreshing Connection of Hilarity and Corruption
The rehearsal space looks generic with its black floors and black curtains covering a wall of mirrors. With costumes absent and only a scattering of
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A Unique Collection of Memories
It all started with a care package from home. Heather Read felt she was growing tired of her graduate degree program on the East Coast
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Acclaimed Filmmaker Sets The Stage
BY TARA McCARTHY Director Mort Ransen says he’s in a state of transition. Although his life has been filled with acclaim when it comes to
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Articulating Identity
Texts are strewn about and art is placed along the walls amidst a puzzle of second-hand furniture. Each item, whether handcrafted or found, has its
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A Tale of Redemption Brought To Life
BY TARA McCARTHY Elaborate costumes and stage design create a world of fantasy for a cast of seasoned and budding actors to tell an age-old
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Capturing the Memory of Innocence
In the quiet foyer of the Yukon Arts Centre, Catherine Deer says she’s not the best at interviews. But she hits a confident stride fast
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Directing From An Actor’s Approach
BY TARA McCARTHY The welcomed January sunlight pours through the windows at the Wood Street Centre, while a handful of people talk and laugh with
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Collaborating On Impulse
BY TARA McCARTHY Crouched over a spread of sound equipment, Galen Ashley meticulously crafts a bass line. Daniel Ashley breaks into a rhythmic delivery of
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From Hands-On Training, To Hired
BY TARA McCARTHY Tucked away in the industrial area of Whitehorse is a small office focused on huge opportunities. Dan Curtis says he could probably
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