Arts

<p>On Feb. 19, the Gallery on Queen St. held a free showing of the 2024 documentary Singing Back the Buffalo. Directed by Tasha Hubbard, the film explores the efforts of Blackfoot Elder Leroy Little Bear to bring Buffalo back to their Great Plains home. The event was a collaboration between the St. Thomas University Environment [&hellip;]</p>

<p>On Feb. 14, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) premiered its brand new chapter of the following wave of Avengers — Captain America: Brave New World.  Screening on Valentine’s Day, this movie was Anthony Mackie’s debut as Captain America, laying the foundation for the modern era of Marvel, which includes The Fantastic Four, Thunderbolts, The Marvels [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Growing up in the 2010s, I was exposed to pop culture and loved discovering new music. I was very young when Kanye West released his best albums, but I discovered him when he collaborated with my favorite rapper at the time, Big Sean, in the song Blessings. Also, growing up watching Keeping Up With the [&hellip;]</p>

<p>With her guitar at hand and her passion for songwriting, Kylie Fox overcame the odds and turned her passion into a music career. Fox went from working as a tree planter in Alberta to being named “Innovator of the Year” at the 2023 PrixNB Awards.  Fox has also performed at the East Coast Music Awards [&hellip;]</p>

<p>On Feb. 9, Kendrick Lamar delivered his long-awaited Super Bowl halftime show, performing in front of thousands of people in New Orleans and even more watching at home. Expectations were high, as the artist is known for his subliminal socio-political messages in his lyrics. He could not possibly miss the chance to deliver a strong [&hellip;]</p>

<p>La Otra Orilla (The Other Shore) enraptured the Fredericton Playhouse audience on the stormy evening of Feb. 16 with their performance of Rite. Founded in 2006, La Otra Orilla stands as a distinctive and vibrant company dedicated to revitalizing the tradition of flamenco, an art form based on the folkloric music traditions of southern Spain. [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Movies have been pretty good this year, eh? On March 2, the 97th Oscars will take place and the controversial movie Emilia Pérez dominates the award show with 13 nominations. The Brutalist and Wicked each received 10 nominations. You also have competitive films such as Anora, Conclave, A Complete Unknown, The Substance and Dune: Part [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Cupid carries three arrows. One for romantic love, the second for platonic love and the third one for self-love. He carries them with him everywhere he goes. Looking and scouting to release them. In 1970, Jill Maguire met 18-year-old Steve Leblanc. “He asked me to marry him when I was finishing Grade 11, but my [&hellip;]</p>

<p>On Feb. 2, the 67th edition of the Grammys took place in Los Angeles to award the best recordings, compositions and artists chosen by the members of the Recording Academy.  This year, the Grammys’ ceremony was filled with great performances, emotional speeches and of course – controversy.  From Beyoncé unexpectedly winning her first Album of [&hellip;]</p>

<p>The lights at The Cap dim as a spotlight shines on Sarah Desmond, a fourth-year journalism student at St. Thomas University. With her voice and original songwriting, she takes the audience on an emotional journey through personal stories every other Saturday.  Being born into a musical family, one of Desmond’s uncles taught her how to [&hellip;]</p>

<p>On Feb. 6, the George Fry Gallery welcomed the public to enjoy their new exhibition Perspectives.  Drew Gilbert, the studio coordinator of the Photography and Videography program, shared his enthusiasm for the show during his opening speech. “The title of the show, Perspectives, is essentially a reference to the fact that each of the artists [&hellip;]</p>

<p>As you enter the hollow Black Box theatre, you notice a table with papers, schedules, highlighters and pens. Tania Breen, artistic advisor and director of the show, is sitting down with her computer, looking at a schedule that plans out the students’ free time until the end of February.  In the “crunchtime” leading up to [&hellip;]</p>

<p>The mood is celebratory among the staff of the New Brunswick literary journal The Fiddlehead, as the publication’s 80th anniversary approaches.  On Feb. 8, the magazine opened an exhibition to the Fredericton public displaying the evolution of the cover artwork through the years. From its origins as a small pamphlet shared among friends to the [&hellip;]</p>

<p>In partnership with the African Caribbean Society at UNB, St. Thomas University&#8217;s African Caribbean Society planned an African wedding event last Saturday, Feb. 8. The idea originated from the STU executive board that wanted to showcase African culture to the Fredericton community. Miriam Udoh, the president of the STU African Caribbean Society, said the board [&hellip;]</p>

<p>On Feb. 5, Theatre UNB staged Mustard at Memorial Hall as part of Fredericton’s annual winter festival – FROSTival. Kat Sandler, one of the most acknowledged young playwrights in Canada, brought to the public Mustard, a dark comedy that draws audiences on a wild ride filled with laughter and heartfelt moments.  Sandler’s work contains many [&hellip;]</p>

<p>On Feb. 7, the UNB Art Centre will host the grand opening of Rediscovering the Roots of Black New Brunswickers, an exhibition that dives into black heritage in the province.  The exhibit celebrates Black History Month and shines a light on notable Black New Brunswickers who have strived for freedom and equality in a world [&hellip;]</p>

<p>On​​ Jan. 23, a hybrid theatre-style improv performance had an entire audience on the edge of their seat at the Black Box Theatre. For a full hour, Jean-Michel Cliché and Alex Rioux captivated a packed theatre, keeping their audience laughing from start to finish with their quick wit and acting skills.  TILT is a blend [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Even if you’re unfamiliar with Mr. Darcy’s pride and Elizabeth Bennett’s prejudice, the Jane Austen course offered by St. Thomas University’s English department will make you feel like you&#8217;re in the best book club. It discusses 19th-century romantic tropes over tea in the English countryside. Megan Woodworth, a part-time assistant professor in the English department, [&hellip;]</p>

<p>On Jan. 27, the St. Thomas University romance language department hosted its third &#8216;Franco-Ciné&#8217; night at the Ted Daigle Auditorium. Similar to the previous installations, they screened a French film for a diverse audience. Julien Defraeye, an associate professor in the romance languages department, screened Persepolis, a film adaptation of Marjane Satrapi’s graphic memoir.  In [&hellip;]</p>

<p>When you enter the first floor of Brian Mulroney Hall, you will encounter an exhibition shaped like a refugee tent.  The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 has brought the Refuge Canada Tent to St. Thomas University. This tent is a traveling exhibition that raises awareness of the complex issues surrounding the history of [&hellip;]</p>