Eva Wasney

1 week ago | winnipegfreepress.com | Eva Wasney

According to astrologers, a rite of passage occurs when Saturn returns to the same celestial position it occupied on the day you were born. This period coincides with the late 20s and is said to bring on intense bouts of self-reflection, growth and transformation. For Kiana Delos Santos, the ringed planet offered a fitting metaphor for her new cosmetic tattoo business, House of Saturn. “It’s really about becoming your true form,” says the permanent makeup artist and casual horoscope follower.

1 week ago | winnipegfreepress.com | Eva Wasney

After decades of performing in sold-out arenas and playing with some of the biggest musicians of all times, Mike Campbell is finally savouring the spotlight. At 75 years old, Campbell — a founding member and lead guitarist with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers — has upended his quiet nature as the leader of his own band, the Dirty Knobs, and the author of an intimate, best-selling memoir.

2 weeks ago | winnipegfreepress.com | Eva Wasney

Welcome to the first class of Homemade: Cooking School, a new Free Press series featuring in-depth cooking tutorials from professional local chefs. These monthly guides were created with instructors from Red River College Polytechnic’s culinary arts program and will provide useful tips for newbies and confident cooks alike. We’re kicking things off with a lesson on knife skills led by chef Terry Gereta.

2 weeks ago | winnipegfreepress.com | Eva Wasney

The creator of a new documentary and oral history book about the Winnipeg Folk Festival doesn’t describe himself as a die-hard folkie. “I’ve been more of a casual attender, but still a fan,” says Kevin Nikkel, a local filmmaker and writer with an interest in Winnipeg history and culture.

3 weeks ago | winnipegfreepress.com | Eva Wasney

For Kelly Bado, The Forks has lived up to its historic reputation as a gathering place. “It felt to me like all of Winnipeg was here. From the first year I came here, I liked this place,” says the multilingual singer-songwriter. Born in Abidjan, a seaside city in southeastern Côte d’Ivoire, Bado was in her early 20s when she moved to Manitoba in December 2007 to study at the Université de Saint-Boniface.