Trip to Vancouver in Photos – Day 5
On Victoria Island
Meet Desiree Dang, Hopeful Dreamer
Desiree Dang is a hopeful dreamer. Why? She faithfully believes in the good of others and brings out their best. This amazing actress lives life in the moment and shares that it’s not only okay to channel your childhood, but we must also embrace the youth that often escapes the heart, like the simple happiness milk…
Indoor Pollution
[youtube xH_84-8BsEA&feature] We often think about the air and water pollution outside, so when trying to stay away from contaminated air, we stay at home. However, indoor air pollution is more serious than we think. Because most of our life is occuring inside, it is even more dangerous than outside pollution. To avoid pollution, we often…
Echoing the Youth Experience
Head to Art Central’s Studio C this month to check out Echoing the Youth Experience, a mixed-media exhibit which features newcomer youth art. The project provided an opportunity for immigrant youth to gather and benefit from one another’s artistic expressions. The Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS) put together the pieces from their youth art project,…
Video of the Day: Ruler Music
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Volunteering at: The Bow River Flow Festival
I have a bike, I have a river, and I have some time. What should I do with all three? Volunteer at the Bow River Flow Festival, or bike around the Bow? I did both at the second annual Bow River Flow Festival, promoting self-powered transportation, environmental art, and celebratory music occurring alongside Memorial Drive. Not so…
Children of Men Movie Review
This movie takes place in 2027 in an alternate reality where mankind has been plagued with infertility. No child has been born for over 18 years and the world has turned to chaos. Britain formed a militaristic government and became (apparently) the only country that has kept order. The story follows a disillusioned government agent…
Video of the Day: Dancing Merengue Dog
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Weekend Preview
Friday and Saturday Red Bull Dusk ‘til Dawn This unique mountain bike race runs overnight to see who can complete the most laps of a downhill course. Registration is $20 per competitor; online registration is available at http://www.zone4.ca/onlinereg.asp?id=3088. Head lamps and bike lights are highly recommended. Saturday and Sunday BBQ on the Bow Canada’s oldest…
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Movie Review
Scott Pilgrim vs. the world is a movie based on a comic book series and inspired by classic video games. So you can imagine that this movie will be quite unique. The movie takes place in Toronto Canada, and it follows a 23-year-old base player in a small-time band. Scott is pathetic in every way…
Volunteer at the Library
Do you love kids? How about seniors? The Calgary Public Library is providing an amazing volunteer opportunity to connect with both generations this fall. Be a cyber-coach and share your tech knowledge with an older adult in CyberSeniors Connect, or help a younger child improve their skills in Computer Buddies. Either way, you’ll work one-on-one…
Video of the Day: Future Frames
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Chinatown Art
See Canada through the eyes of a Chinese Canadian starting Sept 18 inside the Chinese Artifact Museum at the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre. Simon Wong’s new contemporary art exhibit, My Maple Leaf, shows Chinatown’s personalities and sceneries that are uniquely Calgarian. The opening reception on Sept 18 at 2 p.m. also features Tai Chi, Gu…
Trip to Vancouver in Photos – Day 4
Day 4 – Stanley Park Aquarium