Maggie MacDonald

One of the problems with the arts in Canada in general is the lack of publicity. Frequently when things are done by Canadian artists you won’t find it, or even find out it exists, unless you look for it. Especially with independent and emerging artists, there are no front page headlines, no advance publicity to…

Exposure Premieres

It’s about time for a program like Exposure. Actually, it’s about time for a program like Zed, but if we can’t have that then Exposure and R3TV would be nice. Exposure is, for anyone who doesn’t know yet, a program that invites filmmakers to upload short films and the audience to “Watch, rate, and leave…

Quality Cruisin’

During a brief hiatus from a frantic lifestyle (all of about 3 hours), my fiance and I cruised Edmonton in the convertible, stereo pounding, and both lamenting the passing of stellar, flawless musicianship. While everyone else was shoving the latest commercial garbage through their woofers, we were enjoying the strains of the Brian Setzer Orchestra…

Vague Terrain

According to it’s description “Vague Terrain is a web based quarterly publication showcasing work from various Canadian and International artists, musicians, and writers. The quarterly samples the focus and methodologies of academic and art journals, and examines contemporary issues in an immediate and accessible manner that reflects the nature of the web. Content consists of…