Live from the Underground A History of College Radio – detailed reference for both music and politics of culture enthusiasts

posted Thursday, January 4, 2024

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

Live from the Underground A History of College Radio tells the story of how alternative indie bands like R.E.M., U2, Public Enemy, and Nirvana found success as darlings of college radio. It also explains the powerful influence that these stations and their DJs had on musical culture was anything but inevitable. As media deregulation and […]

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Quebec’s Hôtel de Glace opens with a “Historic Timeline” theme

posted Wednesday, January 3, 2024

by: Bryen Dunn in Travel

The Hôtel de Glace, a winter jewel in the Québec City region, has announced that the 2024 edition will transport visitors on an extraordinary adventure through time. Under the captivating theme of “Historic Timeline”, the artistic team is pushing the boundaries of imagination to create a Nordic experience that celebrates the evolution of our world. […]

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Everything To Sea unveils The Naked Thai Villa – an all-male clothing optional experience in Phuket, Thailand – Jan 28 to Feb 3, 2024

posted Tuesday, January 2, 2024

by: Bryen Dunn in Travel

Everything To Sea has announced the launch of The Naked Thai Villa, a unique all-male, clothing-optional experience in Phuket, Thailand, scheduled for January 28 to February 3, 2024. Catering to men new to nudism and those already comfortable with group nudity, this retreat is the perfect blend of male camaraderie, luxury, and exploration. Set on […]

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High Adventure: Tales of Canadian Rock & Roll Survival – adventures of a famed musician, and fanatical fan

posted Sunday, December 17, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

High Adventure: Tales of Canadian Rock & Roll Survival chronicles the outrageous musical adventures of a boy from the tiny village of Chester Basin, Nova Scotia, who became a rabid pop music fan, musician and finally a recording and touring member of some of Canada’s foremost pop groups. From the early bands playing high schools, […]

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Nature’s Sunshine launches “My Immune Defense” incorporating the health benefits of mushrooms to boost your immune system

posted Wednesday, December 13, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Health & Beauty

Nature’s Sunshine latest product addition is My Immune Defense, an innovative supplement that offers an all-natural way to boost immune support, enhance antioxidant defense, and harness the adaptogen powers of six carefully selected medicinal mushrooms. As the popularity of mushrooms continues to rise in alternative health and beverage markets, Nature’s Sunshine introduces a convenient and […]

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The Sterns Are Listening – New York novel about family life, music, and sacrifices

posted Wednesday, December 13, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

The Sterns Are Listening tells the story of Benjamin and Dita Stern, two seasoned New Yorkers whose life in their Upper East Side building has settled into a state of staleness. Their two children no longer live at home, and their professional lives were never fully realized. Then Benjamin’s brash younger brother Spence, founder and […]

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In Gorgeous Display – poetry collection dedicated to those lost to anti-queer violence worldwide

posted Tuesday, December 12, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

In Gorgeous Display, by Nigerian poet Ugochukwu Damian Okpara, is a volume dedicated to the memory of those lost to anti-queer violence worldwide. In this first full-length collec­tion of his work, Okpara examines queer male identity, effeminacy, and exile, offering meditations on desire and sanctuary, freedom and estrangement. Forty-three poems pierce familial relation­ships, safety, fear, […]

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Transland: Consent, Kink, and Pleasure – transformation and self-discovery within the fetish community

posted Saturday, December 9, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

Transland is a fiery and revealing memoir that delves into what happens when a non-binary person goes looking for self-worth and a sense of belonging in fetish subculture, only to find that fetish communities come with just as many problematic rules, expectations, and hierarchies as mainstream ones. Moving from wide-eyed optimism that the fetish community is […]

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One & Only Artist Market showcases over 40 QTBIPOC Emerging Artists and Creators – Dec 9 and 10, 2023

posted Wednesday, December 6, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Community

No more resting Grinch face! Holiday shopping is about to “sleigh” thanks to SKETCH Working Arts’ ‘One & Only Artist Market’ returning December 9-10, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at SKETCH Studios (180 Shaw Street, lower level). Gift-givers this year will have the chance to shop from over 40 QTBIPOC emerging artists and creators featuring […]

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Lou Reed: The King of New York – the definitive narrative of his life and legacy

posted Monday, December 4, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

Lou Reed: The King of New York is the most complete biography of the music legend to date, whose stature continues to grow every year since his passing 10 years ago. The great rock-poet presided over the marriage of Brill Building pop and the European avant-garde, and left American culture transfigured. In his new book, […]

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