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He’s suave, charismatic, playful, athletic and has deep pockets — how can you not like this guy? Of course I’m talking about Robert Downey Jr., the actor behind the red and gold metal body suit.

There are many theatre aficionados turned off by Bertold Brecht’s in-your-face socio-political ideals. But the way Sandra M. Nicholls sees it, his works are all about social action.

There’s a pervasive myth that art is only worth looking at if it comes from an adult, a mature person who has cultivated sophisticated ideas and techniques over decades of experience. Hogwash.

Something the International Children’s Festival does really well is bring in intriguing cultural acts from far-flung places of the world. Prepare to embark on a trip to the Orient this year with Khac Chi Bamboo Music June 1 to 5.

Whatever you do, don’t call her an old master.

Anton Chekov has secured a place in literary history as one of its most influential dramatists. However, L’UniThéâtre winds up its 17th season with two of his lesser known, but equally brilliant social farces.

Bust-a-gut stand-up comedy is tough to do and only the funniest and hardiest survive.

You wouldn't think water could make plants burn, but according to some gardeners, it can. Jim Hole has heard a lot of gardening myths in his time at Hole's Greenhouses & Gardens, and the old water-droplet-burning tale is one of them.

It’s not too often that small Ontario-based indie rock bands come flexing their musical muscle to St. Albert. Travelling 3,300 kilometres just takes too big a chunk out of the gas budget.

It’s no secret that there’s a lot of great art to be seen around the city, especially in the Perron District.