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Jennifer Garner kicks some butt in Peppermint

Jennifer Garner kicks some butt in Peppermint

Peppermint. Directed by Pierre Morel. Starring Jennifer Garner. Rating: 6 (out of 10). Do not mess with moms. We’re particularly angry right now.
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Ashley Pater – “God’s Plan" x "Child's Play" x "Passionfruit" / Drake mashup (Track of the Day)

Ashley Pater – “God’s Plan" x "Child's Play" x "Passionfruit" / Drake mashup (Track of the Day)

Ashley Pater, 15, released a five-track debut EP, Wild Roses , earlier this year. She performs two sets (at noon and 2 p.m.) at the Coho Festival on Sunday, Sept. 9 at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver.
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Tabestoon Iranian Arts and Music Festival

Tabestoon Iranian Arts and Music Festival

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Kin shooting blanks with gun-toting storyline

Kin shooting blanks with gun-toting storyline

Visuals are a treat but central premise problematic
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Odds revisiting classic tunes at Westward music fest

Odds revisiting classic tunes at Westward music fest

Band playing entire Good Weird Feeling album live at Biltmore on Sept. 13
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Aretha Franklin – “Ain’t No Way” (Track of the Day)

Aretha Franklin – “Ain’t No Way” (Track of the Day)

Carolyn Franklin wrote “Ain’t No Way” for her sister Aretha Franklin. The last track on the Lady Soul album, released in January, 1968, the song was recorded in December, 1967, with producer Jerry Wexler and engineer Tom Dowd.
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Marion Bridge celebrates 20th anniversary

Marion Bridge celebrates 20th anniversary

Classic Canadian drama opens new season at Kay Meek Arts Centre
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Ariana Grande and The Roots – “Natural Woman” (Track of the Day)

Ariana Grande and The Roots – “Natural Woman” (Track of the Day)

Ariana Grande and The Roots performed “Natural Woman” in a tribute to Aretha Franklin on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Aug. 16. Grande will be among the artists performing at Franklin’s funeral on Friday, Aug.
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Jade Bird – “Uh Huh” (Track of the Day)

Jade Bird – “Uh Huh” (Track of the Day)

Jade Bird – “Uh Huh” (Track of the Day) U.K. musician Jade Bird performs at the Biltmore Cabaret on Sept. 1 with Field Report opening. Tickets $15. Doors: 7 p.m. +19.
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Comic bringing 'middle-aged musings' to the Fringe

Comic bringing 'middle-aged musings' to the Fringe

Colleen Brow performing solo show at Studio 16 as part of this year's festival
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