There was a time, not so long ago, when the Internet, CDs and DVDs did not exist yet. LPs, singles and cassette tapes were all the rage. It was a time when rock ’n’ roll — garage rock, in particular — was simply raw, fun and intoxicating, and seemed unstoppable.

Do you miss that era? If so, I have great news for you! Danny Echo is bringing that good old sound back. The members of the band know their classics. They sound like a mixture of AC/DC, Mötley Crüe, Alice Cooper, and Pink Floyd, with some personal uniqueness thrown in the mix. And there is even an unmissable Irish flavor at times.  

Classical New Age music has been enjoying a peak in interest since the turn of the millennium. Its heavy reliance on one of the purest instruments of all — the piano — gives the genre a magical appeal of which artists like Jon Schmidt and Jed Distler have been able to take advantage in a way that is very close to perfection.

Fifty-two world-class acrobats, gymnasts, musicians, singers, and comedic characters. A fusion of traditional Chinese circus and Cirque du Soleil's avant-garde style. Drawing its name from its two main Eastern symbols, the dragon ('East') and the lion ('West'), "Dralion" has thrilled more than eight million people around the world since its premiere in 1999.

“Dralion” is a feast for the senses, mind and spirit. Vivid colors, exquisite costumes, enchanting music and voices, and beautiful dance meet and embrace on stage, under the watchful eyes of five ‘elemental’ masters of ceremony: Azala, the goddess of Air; Gaya, the goddess of Earth; Oceane, the goddess of Water; Yao, the god of Fire; and Little Buddha, the chosen child.

Ten-year-old Timal lives in a small Fijian village with her grandmother and her beloved father (Bappu). Life would be perfect if he did not have to immigrate to Canada without her. But he tells her that he will write and that they will be reunited soon. As the years pass, the crushed little girl becomes a beautiful young woman who never lets go of her father’s promise...

Most stories on immigration focus on the experiences of those who make the move to other countries. But, what happens to the people who are left behind? “Under the Mango Tree” answers this particular question. In this compelling tale, audience members are given the unique opportunity to witness and understand the dreams of millions of families in search of better opportunities and lives.

“I have come to believe that there are infinite passageways out of the shadows, infinite vehicles to transport us into the light.” - Martha Beck

If you had a butterfly net, what would you do with it? Ava has decided that she would use hers to catch the shadows floating around her. Unfortunately, some of them seem to have a mind of their own and will stay out of reach. So, Ava will have to make do with what comes her way...

They can deliver babies and impersonate piranhas. They can re-invent history and re-make “Glee”. The local quintet of comedians that makes up Hot Thespian Action is back to the Winnipeg Fringe Festival for the fifth time. And trust me when I tell you this: The young artists are wild. But they are wild in a delightful way.

In a perfect world, there would be neither racism nor homophobia. And no woman and girl would be kidnapped or sold into organized crime rackets in major cities. Unfortunately, our world is profoundly imperfect and human trafficking remains one of the most lucrative businesses ever invented by mankind.  

“Animelle! 1 euro per kilo” offers a rare but vital glimpse into the daily lives of a couple of victims of human trafficking in New York City. Victims who must sell their bodies for a living and give away their hard-earned money to their ‘protector’ Marco.

A man and a woman are stuck in a hotel room. The two lovers, who also happen to be playwrights, are discussing their latest works in progress when they realize that they have been writing about the same story. What ensues is an impassioned search for true love and the meaning of life...

Would you like to know what really happens in the infancy of a play? If so, you will not want to miss Jem Rolls’ “The Same Joke Twice.”

It was in 2005 that I heard the American group Shivaree for the first time. One of their most well-known singles, “New Casablanca,” became the song to which I listened the most that year. Well, actually, it was not really the song in itself that haunted me for months, but rather the voice of Ambrosia Parsley. A voice boasting a rare sensuality and smoothness.

We are now in 2011 and members of Shivaree disbanded four years ago. But the voice is still alive and well, and has been embodied in a Canadian singer and songwriter called Adrienne Pierce for a while.

In this day and age, information flies from every corner of the Internet. Users are literally bombarded with content at any moment of the day. Whether it is Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or other major networking sites, this social media maze can be very challenging to navigate.

The challenge is even greater for entrepreneurs and brands, who always have to find novel ways to reach customers where they are the most likely to respond. These days, it would be computers and mobile devices.

Are you familiar with About.me and Google Profiles — now part of Google+? If so, you will certainly enjoy using Infostripe.