Arts and Culture
By Contributor On on Wednesday Aug 22 2018
Article by Skye C. Cleary, from Aeon
Philosophers love to hate Ayn Rand. It’s trendy to scoff at any mention of her. One philosopher told me that "No one needs to be exposed to that monster." Many propose that she’s not a philosopher at all and should not be taken seriously. The problem is that people are taking her seriously. In some cases, very seriously...
By Sara Golling On on Wednesday Aug 15 2018
The “mid-life crisis” is a well-known phenomenon, often involving snazzy new sports cars, extra-marital affairs, or other impulsive and rash departures from the norm.
Could sexual dissatisfaction be fueling such attempts to spice up their lives? Middle-aged readers, if you’re less than ecstatic about the changes in your sex lives over the years, you’re not...
By Contributor On on Monday Aug 06 2018
By Richard G. Stevens; republished from Aeon magazine
Light pollution is often characterized as a soft issue in environmentalism....
By Nelson Daily Staff On on Thursday Aug 02 2018
Patricia Henman of Nelson is one of five new members have been appointed to the BC Arts Council Board the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture said in a media release.
A native of Nova Scotia, Hennman, joins José Delgado-Guevara of Prince George, Phillip Djwa of Vancouver, Norman Armour of Vancouver and Simone Orlando of Kelowna as the recent appointees to the BC Arts Council board....
By Charles Jeanes On on Tuesday Jul 31 2018
A mind in movement across space and time: Part III
Traveller Chaos, Column Coherence
This month’s column is about travel, time, and identity. I have just returned from a four-week trip by car across the nation to Ontario and back. It is not the first such trip of my life; I have logged tens of thousands of miles since my first...
By RCAC On on Wednesday Jul 25 2018
The Rossland Council for Arts and Culture (RCAC) will be presenting Celebrate! 20 Years in the Making. This is a juried visual art exhibition in celebration of the RCAC’s 20th Anniversary.
20 Years in the Makingis both about what the RCAC has accomplished in their 20 years of supporting arts and culture in Rossland and a reference to the time and experience underlying...
By Contributor On on Tuesday Jul 17 2018
Now celebrating its tenth year, the BC SPCA’s Wildlife-in-Focus Photography Contest is officially open for entries. Whether the subjects are in your own backyard, foraging for food in rivers, or exploring B.C.’s beautiful forests, amateur photographers at least 14 years of age are invited to send in their work. The contest runs until Sept. 15.
... By Charles Jeanes On on Wednesday Jul 11 2018
“Travel broadens the mind.”
“Einstein said Time isn’t really Real.” -- James Taylor, Secret of Life
A Traveller’s Chaos, A Writer’s Coherence
This month’s column is about travel, time, and identity. I have just returned from a four-week trip by car across the nation to Ontario and back. It is not the first such trip of my life;...
By Boundary Sentinel On on Monday Jul 09 2018
The Gallery 2 Art & Heritage Centre is hosting an opportunity for the public to to support your local art gallery and enjoy a summer evening out with the Taps and Tapas 3 Friday August 17th from 7-9:30 p.m. in Grand Forks.
The event features regional beer, delicious food, and great music on the grounds of Gallery 2 in Grand Forks.
Taps and Tapas 3 is great chance to sample...
By Contributor On on Saturday Jun 09 2018
By Melissa Dahl, from Aeon magazine
There is a meme that speaks directly to the hearts and minds of the overly self-conscious. Perhaps...
