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New Spareparts Chinook Shop!

Now open on the second level of the new wing

Our brand new store is now open at Chinook Centre and we can't wait to show you around!   After 10 years in Chinook, we proudly unveil a new flagship that's bigger and better than ever before. Redesigned in every way imaginable, our new shop has countless new features such as a larger-than-life luggage wall, a complete footwear section, a special Farmfresh Shop (featuring sunglasses, watches, bags and accessories) and enough room for 800 sunglasses on our... [Keep Reading]

Sled Island Music Festival Announces 2013 Lineup

Lineup jam-packed with music, comedy, film and art

From June 19th-22nd over 250 of the best independent bands, comedians, artists, and filmmakers will flood Calgary for the 7th Sled Island Music Festival. For three days, the downtown comes alive with  music fans who eagerly run around the city to soak in as much music, art, comedy, and film as they can at more than 30 venues.   The festival started in 2007 when Zak Pashak was inspired by a simmilar festival in Montreal, the idea of breaking down barriers(in all kinds of ways... [Keep Reading]

Andy Shauf added to our Breakfast Club!

This Saturday at The Artful Dodger

Big news! The incredible Andy Shauf will be joining the lineup for our Breakfast Club this Saturday at The Artful Dodger. So let's go over this... A free concert with David Vertesi, John Antoniuk, Brian Warren and now Andy Shauf!?!? We are good to you, friends. Come try some of the tasty breakfast dishes that The Artful Dodger has to offer, and take part in our "DIY Caesar Bar" where you can build yourself a Bloody Caesar exactly to your liking, whether that means super spicy... [Keep Reading]

JUNO WEEK

Everything You Need To Know. Everything.

It’s officially Juno Week here in Regina! This is the first time in the history of the JUNOS that Regina has been the host city, so it's kind of a big deal. I’m going to give you the run-down: what to expect, where to go, and what not to miss. 2013 JUNO Awards Hype Reel   A lot of people mistakenly think that The JUNOS are a single event: a star-studded walk on the red carpet followed by a televised awards show. But in fact, The JUNOS are an entire week full of live music... [Keep Reading]

Live in #YQR

A Quick Run-Down of Who's Playing This Week (Not an Exhaustive List)

 Tonight, the Regina Folk Fest is bringing Britain’s Billy Bragg to The Orr Centre here in Regina. Billy Bragg has been performing for almost thirty years, blending folk, punk rock, and politics. He just released Tooth and Nail, his fifteenth studio album (not counting live albums, compilations, or EPs), in March. The show starts at 8, advance tickets are $32.On Thursday, April 11, The Artful Dodger will be hosting The Dudes and The Zolas. The Dudes are an alternative rock... [Keep Reading]

Juno Jam 2013

As most of you know Juno week is just around the corner, firing up on April 15th and is being hosted in none other than the Queen City, the city that rhymes with fun, my hometown, Regina Saskatchewan!!! But what some of you don’t know is that a few of Regina’s finest musicians have been working hard planning JUNO JAM, an epic jam sesh to help kick off this amazing musical week. Juno Jam is the biggest acoustic jam session that Regina has ever seen. They hope to have a turnout... [Keep Reading]

O.C. Dean

A New Play by Daniel Maslany

Globe Theatre is well known for their main stage productions each season, and this season right along side the Sandbox Series is lighting things on fire. In what is known as the Shumiatcher Theatre, the black box stage within The Globe. The Sandbox Series may not always recieve as much notiriaty as the main stage but that is starting to change. A great example of how Globe is as always pushing the boundries of live theatre as well supporting local... [Keep Reading]

"It's a bit brisk eh"

Nathan Howe One Saskatchewanian To Watch

"I can't escape comedy" says Nathan Howe. Sitting in the actor's dressing room backstage for Pride & Prejudice, Nathan Howe chatted wtth me about youtube success and future projects. For those of you who haven't seen the infamous youtube video "Sh*t Saskatchewanians Say" Nathan Howe and 3 of his friends are responsible for this hilarious, very cliche, very true skit. When I ask him about the last year of people recognizing him he says the most comical... [Keep Reading]

What Would You Do With One Extra Day?

"Everyday" Short Film

The idea of having an extra day in the week brings with it the question of what one would do in these extra 24 hours. It seems the thought of it causes us to quickly make a list of all the things we don't have the time to do, but very much want to. For most of us seven days are filled with commitments that always take up what feels like every last minute of them. Maybe it's time to figure out how to make the minutes last longer.In the short film "Everyday" director Gustav... [Keep Reading]

Fashion Fridays

Backpacker/Beach Bum Edition

Maybe not your traditional “Fashion Friday,” but why not a lil something for the backpackers/beach bums. So here you are, a list of a few essentials for when you are travelling: - Sarong – You can take it to the beach to lay on, or use it to dry off with. It can also be used as a beach cover up. If you’re staying somewhere hot, you can use it as a nice light sheet to cover up with at night. Or I’ve found that some of the buses in Central and South America... [Keep Reading]

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