Local Arts

Ottawa rocker releases five new tracks on iTunes

Sept. 24 Au Revoire Simone — Move in Spectrums; Chvrches — The Bones of What You Believe; Deer Tick — Negativity; Frankie Rose — Herein Wild; Kings of Leon — Mechanical Bull; Mazzy Star — Seasons of Your Day. Oct.

On Monday night Godspeed You! Black Emperor won the 2013 Polaris Music Prize for the album, ALLELUJAH! DON’T BEND! ASCEND!. The winner was decided and announced during the 8th annual gala event at The Carlu in Toronto.

New world values collide with ancient traditions in the Lamu Archipelago

American Idol Season 8 contestant goes for raw and real on All Around Girl

Word Vancouver, featuring five days of literary-focused programming, starting Wednesday, Sept. 25 and culminating in the annual main festival day at the Central Branch of the Vancouver Public Library, Sunday, Sept. 29, 11-5 p.m. Free. wordvancouver.

Teen twins have millions of fans following their every move

Austenland. Directed by Jerusha Hess. Starring Keri Russell. Rating: 5 (out of 10) Don't let the prim stereotype fool you: Jane Austen fans are a cheeky and spendthrifty lot.

Puppet company has built magnificent equine stars

Jonah Samson eBay collection examines life's 'mistaken moments' at Presentation House Gallery