Winnipeg Contributors

So, you want to know what makes Winnipeg so great? Well, a lot of it is probably tied to this excellent group of people. Ladies and Gentlemen, the Winnipeg team of writers. As artists, DJs, athletes, and foodies themselves, they are well qualified to feed you the very raddest of content.

Jodie Layne

Carol-Ann Bohrn

Alycia Rodrigues

Evan Bergen

Ashley Au

Chandra Kremski

Winnipeg Crew

We take pride in having the best crew around. That's why going into the shops can be so much fun. All of these people do some pretty spectacular things, and represent us well, so take a look at our Winnipeg Spareparts crew, below.

Lauren Duncan

Laura Mulvena

Leigh Michno

THE LATEST

Sc Mira: both beauty and brains

Tale of struggle, love, and dreams

By Alycia Rodrigues from Winnipeg, on Tue, 2013-06-11 09:57

local music, winnipeg, indie folk

Sc Mira is a local indie folk singer to keep your eye on. She has a mesmerizing voice with a haunting stage presence. On stage, she doesn’t demand attention in a look-at-me fashion like some artists, it’s just not her style, but rather gains the attention of her audience with her pure talent. Last week she performed at Le Garage, a gem of a live music venue, and it was the first time she sang with her band mates in Winnipeg. She began the evening with an acoustic set and... [Keep Reading]

Out This Week!

Our 5-minute reviews of some albums hot and fresh out the kitchen

By Ashley Au from Winnipeg, on Thu, 2013-06-06 09:56

out this week, new music, portugal. the man, capital cities, camera obscura, new album, album reviews, winnipeg, ashley au

Each week at the Rooster, we bring you reviews on some of the week's new releases. This week, we bring you offerings from Capital Cities, Portugal. The Man, and Camera Obscura. In A Tidal Wave Of Mystery by Capital Cities There is no doubt in my mind that the first track of this album will be playing in clubs and sampled and remixed by DJs all summer. As far as debut releases go, Capital Cities knock it out of the ballpark with In A Tidal Wave of Mystery. The album, mixed and... [Keep Reading]

Fit for the Strip

New restaurant, Fitzroy soon to join Sherbrook Strip

By Jodie Layne from Winnipeg, on Tue, 2013-06-04 10:41

winnipeg, Food, restaurant, fitzroy, fitzroy restaurant

Nestled in between a bakery and a chain sandwich joint, I noticed some kraft-paper covered windows where the condo office used to be. The fact that there was a condo office and that there currently is a chain sandwich restaurant on Sherbrook street is weird, but there are several businesses trying to infuse heart and soul back into the West Broadway/Wolseley Neighbourhood. Fitzroy restaurant, opening pending those pesky city permits, hopes to be one of those places - celebrating West Broadway... [Keep Reading]

I've Got a Total Crush On.....

Juniper Ridge

By Jodie Layne from Winnipeg, on Tue, 2013-06-04 10:41

juniper ridge, cascade glacier, room spray, Makers, hiking, California

I came across Juniper Ridge's beautiful things in one of those weird ways we seem to see things these days: someone posted something on Instagram, someone liked their photo on Facebook and it showed up in my feed, or whatever. Regardless, this is one of those things that stopped me in my tracks and didn't just make me double tap an Instagram photo or press like - I was totally intrigued by the concept and resulting goods. Juniper Ridge makes some of my most favorite things: tea... [Keep Reading]

Quintessential Queer Pride Playlists

By Ashley Au from Winnipeg, on Wed, 2013-05-29 09:30

gay pride, winnipeg, playists, dykes, queers, lesbians, Music, trans, LGBT, GLBT, pride parade, ashley au

That’s right, it’s Pride Week in Winnipeg, MB. Gays and gayelles across the city are getting ready to sparkle and shine. Whether its coordinating who’s wearing what colour for rainbow themed girl gangs at the Parade or stocking up on Half Pints’ Queer Beer, muh gays are a-stirrin’! Summer is here! The leaves! The sun! The QUEERS! Can you hear that buzzing sound? Fresh undercuts and fades for everyone! What’s that blinding figure... [Keep Reading]

First Looks at 1st Break

Film festival for emerging filmmakers takes place this weekend

By Jodie Layne from Winnipeg, on Mon, 2013-05-27 08:49

winnipeg, 1st break, short films, Movies, film festival

What if you could see the films that David Lynch produced when he was an emeriging filmmaker? That's the idea behind the very first 1st Break Film Festival, happening this weekend in Winnipeg. The fest is put on by two emerging filmmakers themselves, who wanted to show off their work, but didn't feel ready for bigger festivals with more established filmmakers. So they did what you do in Winnipeg: if you don't see what you want, you make it yourself. Taking place this... [Keep Reading]

Getting stuffed on Broadway

Stuff It food truck review

By Jodie Layne from Winnipeg, on Fri, 2013-05-24 09:50

food truck, suff it foods, winnipeg, review, Food, thirstday

Last summer, Winnipeg relaxed its strict food truck bylaws allowing for us to catch up with the rest of the world when it comes to excellent and interesting street food. Instead of just being relegated to hotdogs and fries(although a little street meat isn't a bad thing!) we now have trucks slinging smoothies, wings, Japanese food, sandwiches, and tacos. I had to head down to Broadway where most of the food trucks park themselves during lunch hour and try one out. The first week of warm... [Keep Reading]

Home Made Summer

Light and fresh, your essential al fresco cookbook

By Jodie Layne from Winnipeg, on Thu, 2013-05-23 14:03

Food, cooking, diy, pimms, Cocktail, cookbook, review

Yvette van Boven returns with her third book in the Home Made series. Following up Home Made and Home Made Winter, this summer edition of her popular cookbooks is definitely a necessary addition to your collection and perfect for summer entertaining. The book is more than a cookbook, but a beautiful collection that more closely resembles a scrapbook of culinary adventures. If you haven't yet had the pleasure of delving into her books, van Boven's collections of photography and... [Keep Reading]

Out This Week!

Our 5-minute reviews of some albums hot and fresh out the kitchen

By Ashley Au from Winnipeg, on Tue, 2013-05-21 08:27

the rooster, tunesday, out this week, Daft Punk, Random Access Memories, Japanther, Eat Like Lisa Act Like Bart, The National, Trouble Will Find Me, new music, new albums, winnipeg, ashley au

Each week at the Rooster, we bring you reviews on some of the week's new releases. This week, we bring you offerings from Daft Punk, Japanther, and The National. Random Access Memories by Daft Punk Since the single, Get Lucky (ft. Pharrell Williams), was released earlier this spring, all eyes and ears have been on Daft Punk. Well folks, this long anticipated release from our favourite French electro-funky duo has finally been officially released! Upon my first listen, I had... [Keep Reading]

Third Verse #056 and #057

Playlist for May 8th and May 15th 2013

By Chris Jarvis from Saskatoon, on Tue, 2013-05-21 08:27

hip hop, third verse, Rap

Summer shows are ramping up, and a pile of festivals are on the horizon! With them, comes some of the best rap acts and the most fun in licensed establishments, so polish those memorized lyrics and get your tickets! First up this week, some details for Factor's new album, "Woke Up Alone," dropped this week, in tandem with the first released song. "Alive Tomorrow" features Nomad, with his signature vocal tones, creating an incredibly ominous song paired... [Keep Reading]