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Art Central: Calgary’s Capital of the Art Scene

Art Central: Calgary’s Capital of the Art Scene

By on March 1, 2012 about Arts and Culture, Attractions, Cafes, Downtown, Family Fun, Hip & Trendy, Lifestyle and Recreation, Uncategorized, Visual Arts

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”

By on March 1, 2012 about 17th Ave SW, Arts and Culture, Bankview, Connaught, Food, Hip & Trendy, Mount Royal, Scarboro, South Calgary, Tapas

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 [...]

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Beer is the New Wine

By on February 28, 2012 about Acadia, Arts and Culture, Arts Festivals, Fine Cuisine, Hip & Trendy, Maple Ridge, Southwood, Willow Park, Wine Bars

If you like beer, this is not something you’ll want to miss. In a unique coming together of fine brews, fine food, and fine music, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra is teaming up with local and international Brew Masters and Executive Chefs for a celebration of Calgary’s finest culture. As part of a month-long Cork & [...]

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New Wing Joint in Lower Mount Royal

By on February 24, 2012 about Bankview, Family Fun, SW Calgary, Victoria Park

It’s no secret Canadians love their hockey and beer. But did you know Canadians also really dig Chicken? According to Agriculture Canada, Canadians eat over 1 Billion kilograms of it each year. It’s because of this these facts a savvy casul-dining chain has expanded here, and in Calgary’s case, it’s awesome timing. Buffalo Wild Wings [...]

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Broken City: It Doesn’t Need to be Fixed

By on February 21, 2012 about Arts and Culture, Cafes, Connaught, Downtown, Fast casual, Hip & Trendy, Hip & Trendy, Lunch counters, Music, Scarboro, Theme

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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Have a Cupcake Craving? Crave Cupcakes has your Solution

By on February 20, 2012 about Bakery Café, Bankview, Downton Calgary, Hip & Trendy, Kensington, Mission, Mount Royal, Mount Royal Lower, NW Calgary, SW Calgary

Crave Cupcakes began with a passion for baking. Inspired by fresh ingredients and family recipes, sisters and Co-founders Carolyne and Jodi learned the art of baking on the family farm in High River, Alberta. Growing up in a busy kitchen inspired an appetite for simple, sweet indulgences made from scratch that lead to the creation of Crave Cupcakes. Crave [...]

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