If you haven’t discovered Calgary’s art scene yet, Art Central would be a good place to start. As the name implies, it’s a haven for studios and galleries –it’s got over 50 of them. The multi-storey visual arts complex at the corner of Centre Street and Seventh Avenue is literally in the heart of downtown [...]
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Uptown 17th’s JAROblue A “Must Try”
Just steps away from the communities of South Calgary, Scarboro, Bankview, Connaught and Mount Royal is the always-vibrant walk of Uptown 17th. An avenue many of us residents have seen all too many times. But though it’s been here all along, tonight I discover a place I’ve walked right by many times, and yet for [...]
Been to the Ballet Lately?
Bet you didn’t know Alberta has Canada’s third-largest ballet company. Alberta Ballet has 29 classically trained professional dancers from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, from countries including Australia, Canada, England, France Japan, Italy, Korea and the United States. Past collaborations have included superstars like Joni Mitchell and Elton John. I bet you also didn’t [...]
Theatre Calgary: Giving Live Performances for over Seven Decades
To give you an idea of how important Theatre Calgary is in the community, here is a brief history. In the 1940s, a drama teacher at Calgary’s Western Canada High School, Dr. Betty Mitchell, inspired her students so much that they continued to study with her after graduating. “Workshop 14″ as they branded themselves, became [...]
Broken City: It Doesn’t Need to be Fixed
There’s nothing wrong with it. Its many fans know it is far, far from needing fixing. Broken City is a watering hole on 11th Avenue and 5th Street SW that has several rock, punk, metal and hip-hop shows each month. Giving up-and-coming bands a stage and showcasing local talent to eager audiences is just the beginning [...]
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Art Central: Calgary’s Capital of the Art Scene
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New Wing Joint in Lower Mount Royal
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Uptown 17th’s JAROblue A “Must Try”
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Art Central: Calgary’s Capital of the Art Scene
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Uptown 17th’s JAROblue A “Must Try”
- Beer is the New Wine
- Been to the Ballet Lately?
- Theatre Calgary: Giving Live Performances for over Seven Decades
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