May 04 2012

The Disappointing Smash

I’ve been forcing myself to watch Smash, the new NBC hit about the making of a musical on Marilyn Monroe. Given the nature of my work, I felt it was my duty to at least … Read more

April 16 2012

Passion Portrait: DJ Shash'u

RICHARD ST-AUBIN, a.k.a DJ SHASH’U- DJ & COMPOSER-   I started playing drums when I was 9 and my dad was a classical guitarist, so music was always in my family. Later on, I was … Read more

March 30 2012

Passion Portrait: Kim Russell

KIM RUSSELL- WRITER- Ask any artist if they chose their career or if their path was predetermined for them; and I’d wager a bet - their answer leans toward them following their destiny.  In my journey, … Read more

March 08 2012

The Talent Drain

The literature competition, Canada Reads was on the CBC recently. The book debate show got on the topic of Canadian artists building careers, and sometimes finding fame, only once they’ve crossed the border south to … Read more