Olinka Vistica and Drazen Grubisic broke up in 2003 in Zagreb, Croatia. Like most post-relationship humans, they had ordinary objects kicking around their houses that […]
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When I reach Jon Mckiel he’s in the middle of a New Brunswick snowstorm. I’m in the Yukon, where the temperature has dipped below -30°C.
East Coasters Come North Read More »
Thursday, February 12th The day kicks off with the festival’s final installment of the Fire Hall Film Talks, a series of free lunchtime discussions between
ALFF Breakdown, Part Two Read More »
The 2015 Available Light Film Festival is bringing a jam-packed program to Yukon Arts Centre this February. The first half of the festival, Feb 7
Film Festival Round Up: Part One Read More »
For those who missed Tanya Tagaq on stage at music festivals in Dawson and Atlin, the Available Light Film Festival (ALFF) is giving Yukoners another
Tanya Tagaq Reclaims Stories of her People Read More »
Move over Ben Affleck and Julia Roberts, the Canadian filmmaking world would like to thank you for solidifying conventions for the romantic comedy genre, so
Two 4 One Breaks New Ground Read More »
For Yukoners who miss having a music festival in February, the Yukon Film Society has stepped up. This year, the Available Light Film Festival (ALFF)
The Wooden Sky Kicks Off ALFF Read More »
The dances are coming. On January 31, Skookum Jim’s annual Folklore Show will take place at the Yukon Arts Centre. The vibrant show will feature many First
Yukon artist Nicole Bauberger has decided to take on quite the challenge. She is working on a project called Get Here From There, which will depict Canadian roads from
The Road Frequently Traveled Read More »
Dan Mangan is almost as excited to see the Yukon again as Yukoners are to see him. In 2010, Mangan played both the Frostbite and Dawson
Dan Mangan is Back in Town Read More »
According to Tim Tamashiro, there’s “thinky” jazz and then there’s “drinky” jazz . “I’ve always had a bit of a problem with the serious nature
Hayao Miyazaki, of Japan’s Studio Ghibli, has declared that The Wind Rises, playing at the Yukon Arts Centre on December 28, will be his last
Beautiful Designs, Tools of Destruction Read More »
There are currently two mammoths at the Yukon Arts Centre. But they don’t interact; they are on different schedules. The one hanging out in the
Michele Emslie doesn’t even try to disguise her enthusiasm for her job as an arts administrator. “ I love art. I love artists. I love
Michele Emslie Loves Art Read More »
He may be a classically-trained pianist, but Chris Donnelly doesn’t get bent out of shape if his instrument is less than brilliantly tuned. “There’s nothing
No Tuning Required Read More »
Milena Parajo-van de Stadt was little more than a toddler when she noticed some buskers playing violin in a park in Oxford, England. She promptly
Better Than Busking Read More »
Richard Whiteman’s career as an upright bass player began virtually by coincidence. About 10 years ago, as leader of a highly regarded piano trio, he
Coincidental Bassist Read More »
I recently heard the term “supermarket spiritualism” to describe folks walking down the proverbial aisle picking and choosing bits and pieces from every spiritual practice
Do I look Enlightened to You? Read More »
As I walk into the Yukon Arts Centre early on a Tuesday morning I pass a woman holding some wild flowers in her hands. Our
Al Cushing sits on a bench in historic King’s Square in Saint John, New Brunswick, reminiscing about his high school grad party on this very spot. It
The Yukon Arts Centre (YAC) has released the roster for the 2014-15 season, with a line-up they hope has a promising selection of new and
Yukon Arts Center Prepares for Kick-Off Read More »
Tourism officials in Barbados market their island as “Distinctively Charming”. But when Mary Bradshaw was weighing the option of a Barbadian internship against one in
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“I’ve had a good demand for my work, so I didn’t have to hang anything.” Jim Robb says. “It was never my thing to put stuff on exhibition.”
A Tribute to a Colourful Artist Read More »
Fresh from one of its most successful festivals to date, the Yukon Film Society presents a trio of superb films in its monthly Available Light
More Quality Films to See on a Big Screen Read More »
International Women’s Day is Saturday, March 8, it’s a day to pause and consider women’s health, dreams, and safety — worldwide, and in Canada. It’s
A Testament to the Disappearances of Aboriginal Women Read More »
Discover three unique exhibitions: Rosemary Scanlon’s The Rose Parade, Helen O’Connor’s Salutation, and Foundling by Karch-Ackerman.
The Natural, Bizarre, and Heart-Wrenching Read More »
Sexy, smart, sassy, sultry, superfragilisticexpialidocious: five words Big Mama Lele uses to describe her music, and it’s pretty spot on. With titles like “Dirty Old
With three noticeable talents, namely photography, singing, and fashion design, Emma Blair is exceptional – and not afraid to be loud and proud about her
There’s a classic struggle among artists to find a part-time job that will afford them enough money to pay the bills and enough time to
Making a Living by Making Art Read More »
My husband, Ken Burke, was a late bloomer. It wasn’t until he retired from Canada Flooring in 1998, that he took up painting. As his
My Husband, the Artist Read More »
How often do jazz musicians point to the Beatles as their inspiration? It may be evidence of their broad interest in music, and their versatility.
Award-Winning Jazz Guitarist Heads Our Way Read More »
The Vanier Catholic Secondary School Vocal Group will be performing at the school’s Arts and Culture Night at the Yukon Arts Centre.
A Snapshot of Vanier’s Talent Read More »
Emma Barr is helping people find more beauty in their lives. As a professional artist of mixed media, that has always been her goal.
Finding beauty in all the right places: Artist teaches how to appreciate art Read More »
Skating on wash buckets, pratfalls, explosions and fart jokes – Fart jokes! What can be better than fart jokes? – combine for a rollicking fun
Clowns running amok at Yukon Arts Centre: Humour in the finest traditions of Bugs Bunny Read More »
While Martha Wainwright began her current tour a year ago to promote her latest CD, Come Home to Mama, she says the North American portion
A Subversive Singer-Songwriter Comes to the Yukon Read More »
The biggest stage in the territory returns with a full schedule of performances. We’ve highlighted some of this season’s standouts with the help of Yukon
Indulging the Senses: Yukon Arts Centre Fall Lineup Read More »
Pat LePoidevin is coming to the Yukon to debut his latest album, American Fiction, which will kick off his Canada-wide tour. On August 23, LePoidevin
Exploring his American side: Canadian artist Pat LePoidevin Read More »
The Yukon Arts Centre will become a church Feb. 27 to 29. This may appear to blasphemous to some when you consider the name of
Dancing the fine line between reverence and irreverence Read More »
The Mennonites are known for their love of singing. And that is exactly why the West Coast Mennonite Quartet will be performing at the Yukon
Just for the love of music Read More »
“There is no political message as we are not a political group,” says Thomeki Dube, a singer with Black Umfolosi. Then he adds, “That way
Just the sweet sounds of Africa Read More »
“They are clean drinking songs,” says Barbara Chamberlin, half laughing and half pleading. “There is such a thing.” The conductor of the Whitehorse Community Choir
Singers sing sea shanties Read More »
The hands move as they do in Spain, the hips move as they do in Africa and the shoulders sway as in Cuba. It is
In The Netherlands it is almost 2 a.m. and yet Amina Figarova is bursting with energy and she wants to talk. Even better: she wants
The piano with the calm words Read More »
It must be a magic trick, because Andy Massingham is going to hold the attention of a Yukon Arts Centre audience for one hour with
A lightbulb, a chair and a bowl Read More »
The pianist just turned 33 and the clarinetist will be 84 next week. And yet it is the older gentleman who has been described as
The young and fearless play ‘true jazz’ Read More »
“The Last Potluck. Catchy isn’t it?” The man behind the cluttered desk utters this phrase while framing an invisible marquee with his hands. “I wish
Yukon Supergroup, Dandelion Wreath, Says Goodbye Read More »
Andrea Simpson-Fowler has a choice for audiences: if you want to see cute little kids and a mix of entertainment, come to the recreational show;
Leaping Feats: on stage and screen Read More »
Deep down in the cockles of my President’s Choice Deluxe White Cheddar macaroni and cheese clogged heart, there’s a yearning for some recognition. But not
These Comedians are Ready for the Big Time Read More »
Two weeks: that’s all Hank Karr came for, and that’s when his love affair with the Yukon began. But, as a clock chimes (his wife,
A musical journey through time Read More »
BY NICOLE BAUBERGER It’s a common Yukon experience. You’re at the board meeting, looking around the table. There’s a vacancy in a leadership position. “I
Photographer Helps Protect Canada’s Artists Read More »
A long time ago, Deb Jutra was at the T&M Hotel when a visitor said to her, “This is amazing, I see seven different cultures
The nations of the Yukon celebrated Read More »
Three Art Shows at the Yukon Arts Centre. They range from video installation to painting process to an installation of cowboy kitsch.
Cowboys and Immigrants Read More »
Buy your tickets early for Thursday night’s comedy show at the Yukon Arts Centre so that you can get a good seat in the back.
Roman Danylo knows how to make you laugh Read More »
Jazz On The Wing has reached back to the early 1900s for its show Nov. 9 at the Yukon Arts Centre. New Orleans flair and Louis
Jazz, as good then as it is now Read More »
Irish dancing is known by its row of stiff upper bodies and crazy strong legs moving in quick union. But Andrew Vickers, lead male dancer
The strength and grace of Irish dance Read More »
Crystal Pite knows that audiences will watch her contemporary dance company, Kidd Pivot, with trepidation. “They feel they don’t have enough knowledge to get something
Kidd Pivot Is the dance you want it to be Read More »
From the gritty, primal rhythms to the lingering, sweet slide of steel guitar; and from the soulful roots of jazz to the vintage romance of
Go where the music takes you Read More »
Just as the movie Twilight surprised the film industry, the success of Catalyst Theatre’s Frankenstein is surprising theatre watchers. Both are a hit with teenagers.
The very human story of Frankenstein Read More »
“Go easy on the references to the Holocaust,” Jonathon Young says to me over the phone. “People will go into the theatre expecting it. “This
Memories, though invisible, are very real Read More »
Skookum Jim Friendship Centre is doing something different this year with its 2009 Folklore Show on Saturday, Jan. 31: it will be A Night of
It’s gonna be a ‘blue’ folklore Read More »
Bellows and Brass is a trio of three respected and accomplished soloists. Each have been invited to perform as concerto soloists with orchestras such as
‘Cirque du Soleil, with brass instruments’ Read More »
Centred in one of the Yukon Arts Centre galleries, as if on a page, stand 10 plinths and a “desk.” Imagine the other 10 plinths
Artrepreneur: Gesturing the ‘S’ Read More »
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
Yes, they know it is cold in the Yukon. The cast of Studies in Motion has been checking out the temperatures here daily. Yet they
Stories of the scientific nude Read More »
It’s not I Dream of Jeannie—not even close. “The North American image of I Dream of Jeannie is so ‘Hollywood’,” Nita Collins chuckles, but acknowledges
In the ‘language’ of belly dancing, Raqs rocks Read More »
What is behind this curious display? What thoughts or intentions are these objects meant to communicate? What part of the larger whole do they play?
Seeing what you don’t see Read More »
It is in the fall, off-season for a ski chalet, yet there is still excitement. A woman has disappeared. She returns, but it is not
A case of questionable identity Read More »
Individually, the members of Duo Diorama are expert and greatly respected. Winston Choi, the pianist, was laureate of the 2003 Honens International Piano Competition and
This couple makes beautiful music Read More »
It will be an unusual connection between the audience at the Yukon Arts Centre and the dancers of Montréal Danse when it presents On the
Montréal Danse: Up close and personal Read More »
Jazz Yukon had already told Brandi Disterheft what “On The Wing” means, and she is looking forward to it. “It is definitely one of my
Make some noise for Brandi Disterheft Read More »
There are four corners of a net that hockey players shoot for to score a goal. The ‘Five Hole’ is that other spot that could
Where sex meets the ice Read More »
It’s 8:30 p.m. I’m driving Scott Marsden, curator of The Reach Gallery, in Abbotsford, and erstwhile curator at the Yukon Arts Centre, back to his
Artrepreneur: All Art and No Sandwich Read More »
From somewhere nearby, bird songs are heard along with the continual soft shushing of wind through trees and the sounds of water trickling in streams
An invitation to ‘Come and See’ Read More »
“I’ve always wanted to come back and share what Yukoners have helped me build,” says Jesse Peters. “Hey, you guys got me started and here
A marriage of funk and soul Read More »
After a career of 70 years playing jazz piano, on every continent in the world, Oliver Jones is finally coming to the Yukon. “I guess
Jazz great’s 70-year journey north Read More »
Playing a guitar as fast as he can is a novelty that wore off for Don Ross by the time he was 17 years old.
Don Ross brings us a surprise Read More »
You have to be thrilled for Gordie Tentrees. The first time his ears perked up to enjoy a folk tune, it was at a Fred
Real entertainment from Fred Eaglesmith and Gordie Tentrees Read More »
Dolores Anderson (nee Scheffen) is among the Yukon artists involved with Sewing Our Traditions: Dolls of Canada’s North the exhibition that is heading to Northern
Take a string quartet: two violins, a viola and a cello. Imagine it whipping up a challenging entrée of Bach. As side dishes, how about
In Italy, about 500 years ago, the lower classes liked to present plays that made fun of the higher classes. And the higher classes enjoyed
Still funny after 500 years Read More »
Beautiful portraits of the people and dogs of Colville Lake, NWT, encircle the Yukon Arts Centre Community Gallery. Arctic Journal was put together by Deb
Artrepreneur: Hunter, Dentist, Artist, Priest Read More »
The Solstice Festival is the Perfect Storm of parties. It is three festivals – one right after the other – that will keep Shipyards Park
Day after day after day of festivals Read More »
Yukoners are an inclusive bunch and the Yukon Summer Music Camp is no exception. According to Steve Gedrose, camp coordinator for his second year, the
A week jammed with jammin’ Read More »
Teetering in heels, gloves, a cocktail dress and a 1950s prom dress, Jessica and I took our seats. The lights dimmed. Musicians Kim Barlow, Kyle
Puttin’ on the Ritz for ‘Formal Mondays’ Read More »
Through the two photo-based art shows on now at the Yukon Arts Centre Public Gallery, curator Earl Miller asks us to look at the troubled
Through a Troubled Lens Read More »
“It is a space of no expectations,” says Carol Prieur, a dancer in the upcoming presentation, Orpheus and Eurydice. Since Yukon audiences probably remember the
A love that made the gods weep Read More »
Mike Daisey talks. He is a monologist; it’s what he does. In a day when we watch our videos in one- and two-minute clips and
Stop … and listen to Mike Daisey Read More »
Some have called Marc Atkinson’s music “gypsy jazz”. Over the phone line, I could almost feel Atkinson shrug: “It’s a common denominator,” he says. “The
A guitar like no other Read More »
Hélène Blackburn is looking forward to bringing her contemporary dance company, Cas Public, to the Yukon next week. Long ago, she dismissed the notion that
Dance explores pain and pleasure Read More »
Kimberley Cooper retraced the rise and descent of North American jazz dance: It is primarily a folk dance mixed by African slaves and the Europeans
The return of jazz dance Read More »
“It’s like apples and oranges,” says Bill Coon, a member of Era Bom, as well as having his own Bill Coon Quartet. “You love them
Good jazz needs a good audience Read More »
As audience members at the Yukon Arts Centre allow the Christmas tradition of Nutcracker to wash over them – joined, for the first time, by
The stories behind Nutcracker Read More »
Take one child or a group of children, add some art supplies and mix it with limitless imagination and what do you get? Kreations. One
Little hands are ‘Kreative’ Hands Read More »
McCartha Sandy-Lewis remembers her great-grandmother squatting down every evening before sunset with her frock between her knees, smoking a pipe and looking out toward Mount
From Memories of Slavery to Laughter and Dance Read More »
As a young girl, growing up in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Ruth Armson was an avid reader. She read whatever she could, but the selection
A Journey Inspired by Jack London Read More »
In an interview, two weeks before Longest Night 2009, director Daniel Janke said the evening was still a mystery to him. “I’ve been writing new
A fresh longest night Read More »
Lara Melnik, queen of craft fairs and cafés, has created an intricate and colourful show of work in polymer clay at the Yukon Arts Centre
Artrepreneur: From the Arts: Multivitamin Colour Read More »
The Yukon’s cultural contribution to the Vancouver Winter Olympics is all coming together. On Tuesday, Feb. 16, at the Yukon Arts Centre, audiences will see
Our Olympic contribution Read More »
He’s a hobbit and an Ewok, Princess Leia and Gandalf — plus about 80 other denizens of deep space and Middle Earth. In a more
The Many Worlds; and Faces; of Charles Ross Read More »
He calls it, “The Lenny Moment.” “I found myself frozen as music played the way I’ve never heard it before,” says Pierre Brault, a veteran
The seven strings of Lenny Breau Read More »
