Arts & Culture


Northern Frights Festival: Northern Ontario's Premier Horror Film Fest

David Briggs is the founder of Distant Field Productions, a local film production company specializing in horror. Their first feature, Black Forest, was shot in and around Sudbury with a local cast and crew. It’s now available on DVD and from Vimeo On Demand. Their second feature, Sleepwalking, is scheduled for a Spring, 2017, release. David also founded the Northern Frights Festival, which is entering its second year on Oct. 22. The event is happening at the Sudbury Theatre Centre, and the plan is to make this an annual Sudbury event. When did this idea to start Northern Frights......

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The Dependent: A Memoir of Marriage and the Military

Latitude 46 Publishing recently released one of its fall titles, The Dependent: A Memoir of Marriage and the Military written by Danielle Daniel. Danielle is an artist and children’s author and her children’s book ‘Sometimes I Feel Like a Fox’ was recently nominated for a Canadian Children’s Book Centre Award. We had the opportunity to speak with Danielle about her memoir and her future writing plans! What inspired you to write a memoir? Was it challenging to put your story on paper and share it with the world? When I first began writing my story, it was in my journal and it......

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Trendsetter Thursday: Back to School Essentials Part II

It’s back to school season, and I’ve tried to round up a few of my favourite school essentials! You can check out part one here! Big-A** Cardigans and Button-Ups I’ve created a fall wardrobe that consists of literally just gigantic wool sweaters and cardigans because a) Ontario is cold AF, even in the early fall, and b) They can be layered over and under just about anything! I found this one at H&M, but you can pick up styles like this just about anywhere. I also added this linen-blend buttonup underneath because not only is it breathable, but it’s......

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Collaboration, Community, and Crafts: Meet Makers North!

Tracy Baker and Julieanne Steedman are the co-founders of Makers North, a collective of makers here in Northern Ontario. Tracy is an illustrator/graphic designer who, with partner Josh Turnbull, created The Awful Alphabet, a children’s book poking fun at the darker side of the alphabet. Julieanne paints and sells her original artwork as well as prints, cards and pillows of her paintings. How did you come up with the idea to start Makers North? Julieanne: I met Tracy a couple of times over the past year at different events around Sudbury. This summer we were both at an event......

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EXPLORE A NEW SIDE OF THE CITY WITH BROKEDOWNTOWN

Sudbury’s own Crestfallen welcomes you to explore our downtowns forgotten past! Silverman’s Department Store was once a destination in the north for all your shopping needs making its Elm St address and the downtown core the place to be for locals the visitors alike. The times certainly have changed but with the help of Crestfallen take a step back in time for the night. This event is presented as part of Culture Days running September 30th – October 2nd check out this link for more events happening in the area. We’ve got all the details as per usual for......

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Trendsetter Thursday: Back to School Essentials

It’s back to school season, and I’ve tried to round up a few of my favourite school essentials! I started with my go-to look, stripes and a pair of classic Gap jeans, and added a few items that I can’t get through the school year without! A jacket or coat that can get you through the Autumn months I love when I can layer sweaters and scarves under a jacket for extra warmth. This one allows me to do just that! The utility style works with every outfit, and I opted for a tan colour instead of my go......

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A NIGHT WITH A VIEW AT THE GROTTO

The Grotto is one of Sudbury’s best kept secrets. Tucked away on Van Horne St you wouldn’t really know it was there unless you were looking for it. It’s a great location for a casual walk and with those roman columns and fountain its no wonder this spot is a prime location for photo shoots of all kinds!  Everyone’s favourite hidden gem is about to get blown with A Night at the Grotto presented by Medi-I-Well. But with proceeds going back into the community to four different local charities, I think we’re ok with it! The night will feature......

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Spotify Playlist: College Survival Kit

Oh lordy, it’s here. Somehow summer is already over and the school year is right up in your face. Whether you’re a freshman or not, college is a total rollercoaster. Don’t you worry though, I’ve always got your back and this month I have a survival kit of all the songs you need to get through the carnage. The Greatest Man That Ever Lived (Variations on a Shaker Hymn) – Weezer Everybody feels insecure sometimes and I’ve got the definition of a pick me up right here. It’s impossible to listen to this song without getting your strut on......

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SONGS OF SUMMER IS BACK FOR A THIRD YEAR OF FUN

The summer isn’t over yet! Join Theatre Cambrian as they celebrate that sun shiny time of year with their 3rd annual Songs of Summer Festival August 19th – 21st! Enjoy a fun filled weekend of food, local vendors, artists, family activities and most important of all – music! Just $40 a day gets you full access to all the fun and excitement as well as the headlining act, or $5 to roam the grounds.  Don’t miss out on the action this weekend, get your tickets at online today!   Lee Aaron – Friday August 19 A Canadian artist hailing......

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Will Gillespie: A king of summer!

Will Gillespie is a throw-back to a simpler time, where music was about having a good time, and putting on your dancing shoes for the night out! Originally from South Porcupine in Northern Ontario, a former resident of Sudbury who now calls Hamilton home is making his return to the Nickel City to promote his latest solo tour The Kings of Summer. Will is performing this weekend as part of the Craft Beer festival and a follow up performance at the famed Townehouse to close out the weekend. In advance of those performances, we got have a quick chat......

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