Students of UNBC and TNW Present the Transgressive Cry Baby Musical

Student led UNBC Musical Productions (UNBCMP) has teamed up, officially, for the third time with Theatre North West (TNW) in their most daring venture yet. Rikki Holland of UNBCMP and Bradley Charles of TNW share their excitement bringing the edgy fun of “Cry Baby” the Musical to the stage. Adapted by Mark O’Donnell & Thomas Meehan from the film by John Waters, a self described Filth Elder.

Societally, we tend to reminisce over the 1950s as the good Ol’ days when burgers were cheap and life was easy. That rang true for some but many were excluded from the glory days for any number of reasons ranging from race to class, and Waters, through UNBCMP’s performance, reminds us of that through cheeky wit. 1950s period costumes, a live band, choreographed dances, and a committed ensemble are all set to impress from March 14th-17th & 21st-23rd. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $10 for students.

Costumes welcome.

Peace Valley Folk Fest returns for year 4!

The Peace Valley Folk Fest is back for year 4!

Festival founders and coordinators Ben and Cait, called in to CFUR Radio to partake in an interview to help spread the word about their festival that is happening on July 5th-7th in Hudson’s Hope, BC. Interview by Genevieve Tucker. Tickets available now: https://www.peacevalleyfolkfest.com/

Marking International Women's Day - March 8th

Yesterday, March 7th, Dr. Indrani Margolin of UNBC’s school of Social Work, joined colleague and Professor Emeritus Dr. Dawn Hemingway, alongside the Northern Women’s Centre Executive Director and Masters student Tanvi Guhagarkar in CFURadio’s studios for an International Women’s Day panel.

We touch on challenges facing women & people in Prince George, BC’s North, and ultimately everywhere. Our guests share how they persevere, inside and outside of their work with FIRE (Feminist Institute for Research and Evaluation), to address these challenges. A few items, of many mentioned, keep these leaders pursuing equity in our region: the shared knowledge of significant milestones achieved along the way such as the accomplishments of the abortion caravan, mutual support, and the awareness that there is still a long way to go.

Take a moment to be inspired by these leaders in our community.

IWD also precedes Social Work Week, which includes our Mayor announcing a proclamation in front of the downtown Intersect building, inclusion centred events on March 19th, 6pm, in UNBC’s Senate Chambers, and March 28th, 2pm, at St. Michael’s Church.

In honour of International Women’s Day, CFUR has some special, Women-centred programming planned. Tune in all day today March 8th!