Jónsi and the volcano
When Jón Þór Birgisson — better known as Jónsi to fans of Icelandic post-rockers Sigur Rós — missed the eruption of Fagradalsfjall, a volcano about an...
A fond farewell to a prestige TV show that was a feminist fairy tale — with really great clothes
Last week, amid the hubbub over the “Succession” series finale, another Emmy-winning TV series came to an end. Nobody died in its final season (onscreen, anyway),...
On ‘Such Ferocious Beauty,’ Cowboy Junkies look at the brutal splendour of life
Nothing ever goes quite the way you planned. Just ask Cowboy Junkies’ Michael Timmins: his band’s new album, “Such Ferocious Beauty,” out Friday, ended up being...
Rufus Wainwright reveals the secret to recording the perfect cover: ‘You have to treat it like life or death’
It’s difficult to imagine “Hush, Little Baby” as anything other than a nursery rhyme or a sentimental children’s song. But for decades, the lullaby, which dates...
Talented troupe delivers frenzied, funny, al fresco romance
One of Shakespeare’s most energetic comedies, the gender-bending, identity-swapping Twelfth Night requires a nimble mind. For the talented cast bringing the 400-year-old show to life at...
Trial of ex-Panama President Ricardo Martinelli ends; verdict to come
PANAMA CITY (AP) — The trial of former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli and 14 others for alleged money laundering related to their purchase of a publishing...
Sevillano picks Notre Dame
Sean Sevillano Jr. admitted the decision was difficult, but ultimately satisfying. On Friday, the 6-2, 300-pound nose tackle from West St. Paul did what many young...
Parks Canada reverses course to open The Forks spray pad
Pride-goers, rejoice: Parks Canada is walking back a prior decision and rushing to open its splash pad at The Forks in time for the weekend festivities....
Brewers’ Burnes ejected from start against Reds
CINCINNATI (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Corbin Burnes was ejected from Friday’s series opener against the Cincinnati Reds. The score was 3-3 when Burnes made a...
Councillor roundly criticized for ‘drugged-out zombies’ remark
It has almost been nine years since Arlene Last-Kolb’s 24-year-old son died of a fentanyl overdose, but a city councillor’s critical remarks about drug users brought...