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Tobi Nifesi

Valencia, Vancouver
As seen in: Maclean's, The Manitoban
Covers:  Arts, Culture, Entrepreneurship, Writing, Social Issues
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In an era of social change, art can be its own kind of protest

In an era of social change, art can be its own kind of protest

The Pigeon (Canada) — In the age of social media, visuals can articulate and contextualize information faster than words. With the recent travel restrictions, lockdown orders, and physical distancing measures, screens are our window to the rest of the world. People are consuming more visual images now than ever before, and visual art plays an important role in the...
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Jennifer Still explores creative ways of writing

Jennifer Still explores creative ways of writing

The Manitoban — This semester, the University of Manitoba's Centre for Creative Writing and Oral Culture will be housing Winnipeg-based poet Jennifer Still. Still will be assuming the role of the centre's writer-in-residence for the winter 2017 semester and, in this position, she will be mentoring aspiring student writers and creative thinkers during scheduled sessions at the centre and in a weekly workshop series.
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The best local albums 2016 had to offer

The best local albums 2016 had to offer

The Manitoban — For local music enthusiasts in Manitoba, the year 2016 had its fair share of excitement as several local artists and bands ignited the music scene with new singles and albums. Some of these musicians and their catalogs have been critically acclaimed nationally, showing that, indeed, these are exciting times for Manitoba music.
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Favourite place to eat

Favourite place to eat

The Uniter — Stella's has been voted by the readers of The Uniter as their favorite place to eat this year. Winnipeg is bustling with an array of fine eateries and diners. Provision of good food at reasonable prices and quality customer service are some the core values of these restaurants.
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Ultimate Painting, "Dusk" 3.5/5

Ultimate Painting, "Dusk" 3.5/5

The Manitoban — Like many alternative rock bands, Ultimate Painting's sound rides on the waves of gloom and doom. Their music seems to remind one of an impending danger - not to warn you, but to prepare you. This is the predominant theme of the fourth track, Lead the Way, on their upcoming album, Dusk.
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Why Now Is a Good Time to Start a Business

Why Now Is a Good Time to Start a Business

Douglas Magazine — History shows us that a recession can be a breeding ground for innovation. The intensity — or lack thereof — of today’s market may be essential to the long-term growth of new businesses.
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Ione Thorkelsson's Synthia's Closet is an artistic exploration of synthetic life

Ione Thorkelsson's Synthia's Closet is an artistic exploration of synthetic life

The Manitoban — Science is a discipline that pushes nature's boundaries and questions known principles, and with today's rate of scientific and technological advancement, there is a need to pause and ponder the impact scientific strides may be having on our society. With that in mind, Manitoban artist Ione Thorkelsson is determined to use her art to explore the interventive nature of science.
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Happy host, happier guest

Happy host, happier guest

The Uniter — Live music shows should be a thrilling experience for everyone involved, from the artists to the audience. And while bands should want to leave those in the crowd pleased, there's another audience to be considered: venue managers. They hold many titles, but usually their jobs include booking bands for live shows and overseeing the execution of the night's events.
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University of Manitoba: Student life on campus - Macleans.ca

University of Manitoba: Student life on campus - Macleans.ca

Maclean's — Best campus event, cheap lunch, and more Best hangover breakfast: Rise 'n' shine breakfast at Degrees Favourite watering hole: The Hub Social Club Best place to study: St. Paul's College library Worst place to study: University Centre Coolest electives: Introduction to Leisure Travel Best spectator sport: Bisons hockey Best place to live: Arthur V.
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Ione Thorkelsson's Synthia's Closet is an artistic exploration of synthetic life

Ione Thorkelsson's Synthia's Closet is an artistic exploration of synthetic life

themanitoban.com — Science is a discipline that pushes nature's boundaries and questions known principles, and with today's rate of scientific and technological advancement, there is a need to pause and ponder the impact scientific strides may be having on our society. With that in mind, Manitoban artist Ione Thorkelsson is determined to use her art to explore the interventive nature of science.
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Sarasvati Productions' One Night Stand series offers a space for feedback on theatre performances...

Sarasvati Productions' One Night Stand series offers a space for feedback on theatre performances...

themanitoban.com — On Thursday, Feb. 2, Winnipeg experimental and transformative theatre company Sarasvati Productions will be relaunching their series at the Prairie Theatre Exchange's Colin Jackson studio. The theatre production company had put the series on hiatus for a few years but are looking to offer three One Night Stand events this year.
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2017 brings renewed hope and inspiration for Canadian artists

2017 brings renewed hope and inspiration for Canadian artists

The Manitoban — For many, the ringing in of a new year is always a time for reflection and preparation. It is a time to appreciate whatever progress has been made in the past 12 months and be optimistic about what lies ahead.
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Funk Hunters cap off record year with festive tour

Funk Hunters cap off record year with festive tour

The Manitoban — In many ways, 2016 has been a record year for Vancouver's electronic dance music duo the Funk Hunters. The charismatic band is looking to close out the year with a festive and funky tour called Funk the Halls, which kicks off on Dec 8.
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U of W alumnus releases first digital novel

U of W alumnus releases first digital novel

The Manitoban — University of Winnipeg alumnus Jonny Symons has spent the last seven years working to get his manuscript published. In 2008, after receiving a grant from the Manitoba Arts Council, he pitched his work to several publishing houses. His efforts may have proved futile but that didn't stop him.
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There's More Than One Way to celebrate arts, culture and history

There's More Than One Way to celebrate arts, culture and history

The Manitoban — The Collections Gallery at the University of Manitoba's school of art gallery is currently housing a special exhibition that highlights the city of Winnipeg's arts history in a unique way. The exhibition, which is titled There's More Than One Way, features artworks by local collectives from the city's history.
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Euterra Rising creates a new world order

Euterra Rising creates a new world order

The Manitoban — News outlets and social media updates constantly expose us to the downsides of modern civilization and the effects it could have on Generation Z. From environmental degradations, polarizing - and sometimes outrageous - political views, terrorism, and sustainability issues, the fate of our society can easily be likened to those dystopian movies and novels from the 70s - cue Logan's Run.
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Jaylene Johnson - "Potter and Clay" 5/5

Jaylene Johnson - "Potter and Clay" 5/5

The Manitoban — Winnipeg singer and songwriter Jaylene Johnson has had her fair share of successes and setbacks in a career that has spanned over 10 years. The award-winning gospel artist recently suffered an intubation injury that damaged her vocal cords.
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The Curious Incident of The Dog in the Night opens at the Royal MTC

The Curious Incident of The Dog in the Night opens at the Royal MTC

The Manitoban — From Oct. 19 to Nov. 12, Winnipeg's Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre (MTC) will be showcasing a thriller murder mystery play titled The Curious Incident of The Dog in the Night. The play, which is based on Mark Haddon's novel of the same title , is a coproduction with Edmonton's Citadel Theatre.
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Spare Some Change

Spare Some Change

The Manitoban — Siloam Mission is organizing a creative initiative to tackle poverty and homelessness in the city. The organization has teamed up with the Winnipeg Film Group and Cinematheque to create a two-day film festival called Spare Some Change. The Spare Some Change festival is scheduled to be held at Cinematheque (100 Arthur St.)
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Modern classic Thom Pain to be performed at Conklin Theatre

Modern classic Thom Pain to be performed at Conklin Theatre

The Manitoban — From Sept. 29 to Oct. 2, the stage curtains at the University of Manitoba's Conklin Theatre will open to an adaptation of Will Eno's play Thom Pain (based on nothing). The one-man play, which was a 2005 Pulitzer Prize for Drama finalist, is produced by Winnipeg's interdependent theatre company Snakeskin Jacket and performed by University of Manitoba alumnus Ivan Henwood.
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The sound of writing

The sound of writing

The Manitoban — This fall, the University of Manitoba's Centre for Creative Writing and Oral Culture welcomes Canadian poet, writer, and sound and performance artist Steven Ross Smith as the centre's writer-in-residence for the semester. In this capacity, Smith will be mentoring aspiring student-writers during scheduled sessions at the centre.
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A TASTE of Winnipeg

A TASTE of Winnipeg

The Manitoban — Winnipeg theatre production company One Trunk Theatre has teamed up with Winnipeg's internationally renowned chef Ben Kramer and Calgary's Ghost River Theatre company to produce a one-of-its-kind multi-sensory dinner experience . This experience comes by way of a performance project titled TASTE Winnipeg and promises to engage and please the senses of participants.
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The art of diversity

The art of diversity

The Manitoban — Winnipeg, the geographical heart of Canada, has become a melting pot for people of diverse cultures and backgrounds. Like many Canadian cities, the capital of Manitoba has welcomed many immigrants to its region over the past decade. In that time, Manitoba and other western provinces have had a 62 per cent increase in immigrant population.
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FemFest celebrates 13 years of giving voice to women

FemFest celebrates 13 years of giving voice to women

The Manitoban — There's an ongoing outcry and it isn't loud enough yet, one that calls our attention to disparity between women and men in our society. To address the disparity of women in theatre, Winnipeg's transformative theatre company Sarasvati Productions is organizing a festival in honour of all women making strides in theatre.
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