Who keeps the Edmonton music scene alive?
Photos by Terence J. Fougere/The Griff A look at some of Edmonton’s most storied venues. From punk to folk, Indie and rock, R&B or Jazz, every genre of music has a space here in Edmonton. In order for these communities to thrive, they need somewhere to play. Places that cultivate the musical culture unique to Edmonton. Enter some of the venues that give the scene its life. The Naked Cyber Cafe The Naked Cyber Cafe has lived in the heart of the city for the past 30 years. Located on 108 Street, the venue features coffee, snacks, computers, and most importantly, a stage. Every Thursday, Edmonton local and Cyber Cafe’s owner, Bob Ligertwood, opens the stage to any and all musicians who are finding their footing in a live performance...
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Studying abroad
MacEwan International has many programs that can give students the opportunity to study within or outside of Canada at other universities. So how exactly can you access this information if you’re...
Noise Released
After releasing two EPs in less than a month, Noise Pending is one of the newest bands in the Edmonton music scene. The four-piece instrumental group features three current MacEwan University...
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MUMC Podcast This is a MacEwan University based podcast by the MacEwan Marketing Club. The podcast hosts different business leaders, especially within Edmonton, who provide insights into...
Recipe: Crock Pot potato corn chowder
Fall is one of my favourite seasons. Not only is it aesthetically beautiful, but it’s also the perfect time to cozy up, put on a hot pot of soup, and read a book. For me, soups are easy, tasty,...
Where to shop online for Black Friday
We’re already into November, and if you’re a hardcore shopper then you know what that means: Black Friday! This year, Nov. 26 is the day to fulfil all of your shopping needs. Online shopping has...
Orange and Blue: What the Oilers need to make it to the top and who to keep an eye on this season
The sea of blue and orange is back in Rogers Place, and the boys are back putting on an absolute show. Last season, the Oilers finished with 35 wins in 52 games, clinching themselves a playoff...
More isn’t always better
Productivity is a good thing, right? After all, there are always assignments to finish, discussion forums to fill out, exams to study for, and a winding to-do list that stretches on and on and...
Review: Cinderella – 2021
This year, Prime Video released its unique version of the fairytale we all know and love ... Cinderella. Cinderella has always been my favourite fairy tale, but the story has been done so many...
PBR National Finals held in Edmonton on Nov. 12 and 13.
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Researcher Timothy Caulfield debunks COVID misinformation
Albertans are now facing a fourth wave of the COVID virus. After Premier Jason Kenney announced his open for summer plan in June 2021, which set the trajectory of the fourth wave, the province is...
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