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The dancer, actor, teacher and director James E. Hibbard discusses his new memoir Can't Stop Dancing (BearManor Media, 2024), with Joseph Planta. The post James E. Hibbard first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The author and historian Nancy Marguerite Anderson discusses her recent book The HBC Brigades: Culture, Conflict and Perilous Journeys of the Fur Trade (Ronsdale Press, 2024), with Joseph Planta. The post Nancy Marguerite Anderson first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The award-winning singer and songwriter Kellylee Evans previews her upcoming concert in New Westminster (Saturday, 16 February 2025) , recovering her health, and more, with Joseph Planta. The post Kellylee Evans first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The artistic director of Music on Main David Pay previews their Big Bang Festival at The Roundhouse, Sunday, 16 February 2025, with Joseph Planta. The post David Pay first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The legendary musician Jay Douglas discusses his life and the new documentary that looks at his storied part in the Toronto music scene, Play It Loud! How Toronto Got Soul , with Joseph Planta. The post Jay Douglas first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The star of Lasa Ng Imperyo , playing at the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival (until Saturday, 08 February 2025) Carmela Sison talks to Joseph Planta about the adaptation of the Jovanni Sy play A Taste of Empire , preparing bangus on stage and more. The post Carmela Sison first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The acclaimed puppeteer and theatre artist Ronnie Burkett discusses Wonderful Joe , his new show at The Cultch (04-23 February 2025), with Joseph Planta. The post Ronnie Burkett first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The filmmaker Bruce David Klein discusses his new documentary Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story , which has its Canadian premiere starting 31 January 2025 in Vancouver, Toronto and Ottawa, with Joseph Planta. The post Bruce David Klein first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The director John Murphy discusses the Western Canadian premiere of the Will Arbery play Heroes of the Fourth Turning , a Mitch and Murray Production running at Studio 16 (31 January-09 February 2025), with Joseph Planta. The post John Murphy first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

Karl Echaluse , a member of SPIT Manila, the longest running improv group in The Philippines, talks to Joseph Planta about participating in THE HEAT , the Improv Centre's showcase featuring teams from New Zealand, Zimbabwe and Estonia starting tomorrow, 28 January to Saturday, 01 February 2025. The post Karl Echaluse first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The award-winning musical artist Ari Axelrod discusses his new album A Place For Us: A Celebration of Jewish Broadway (PS Classics, 2025), with Joseph Planta. The post Ari Axelrod first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The writer and journalist Craig Custance , Head of Creative Development at The Athletic , discusses his new book The Franchise: The Business of Building Winning Teams (Simon & Schuster, 2024), with Joseph Planta. The post Craig Custance first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The writer Susan Grundy discusses her memoir Mad Sisters (Ronsdale Press, 2024), with Joseph Planta. The post Susan Grundy first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The writer and editor Stephen Osborne discusses his new collection of essays The Coincidence Problem: Selected Dispatches 1999-2022 (Arsenal Pulp Press, 2024), with Joseph Planta. The post Stephen Osborne first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The award-winning journalist and staff reporter at The Tyee Christopher Cheung discusses his new book Under the White Gaze: Solving the Problem of Race and Representation in Canadian Journalism (Purich Books, 2024), with Joseph Planta. The post Christopher Cheung first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

Professor Adam Dodek (University of Ottawa Law), discusses his new book Heenan Blaikie: The Making and Unmaking of a Great Canadian Law Firm (UBC Press, 2024), with Joseph Planta. The post Adam Dodek first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The educator and writer Holly Flauto discusses their debut poetry collection Permission to Settle (Anvil Press, 2024), with Joseph Planta. The post Holly Flauto first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The award-winning writer and journalist andrea bennett discusses their new book Hearty: On Cooking, Eating, and Growing Food for Pleasure and Subsistence (ECW Press, 2024), with Joseph Planta. The post andrea bennett first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The writer and poet Cathy Stonehouse discusses their acclaimed poetry collection Dream House (Nightwood Editions, 2023), with Joseph Planta. The post Cathy Stonehouse first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The author and founder of Monster House Publishing Paul McAllister discusses publishing and more, with Joseph Planta. The post Paul McAllister first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The writer Aaron Williams discusses his memoir The Last Logging Show: A Forestry Family at the End of an Era (Harbour Publishing, 2024), with Joseph Planta. The post Aaron Williams first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

A principal skater for Disney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars Matthew King , previews the show ahead of playing in Vancouver (27 November-01 December 2024), with Joseph Planta. The post Matthew King first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The acclaimed musician Jens Lindemann will be performing at the Kay Meek Arts Centre's 20th Anniversary Gala (Saturday, 23 November 2024); he discusses that, playing the trumpet, musicianship, as well as his new album Live @ Larry's , with Joseph Planta. The post Jens Lindemann first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The artistic director of Pacific Theatre Kaitlin Williams previews their latest production, the world premiere of The Hobbit (13 November-21 December 2024), with Joseph Planta. The post Kaitlin Williams first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The actor, singer, and dancer Vince Kelley discusses playing Blanche in the touring stage show Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue (at the Vancouver Playhouse 12-16 November 2024), with Joseph Planta. The post Vince Kelley first appeared on thecommentary.ca .