K’naan-strugglin’
Here’s an awesome song from a great artist! [youtube KVyz_X9nJGQ]
Spring Music Preview No. 2
The weather is warming (ignore the random dumps of snow), green is beginning to return to the trees and those with allergies are making sure they have plenty of their favorite antihistamines in store. Spring is here and with it is a host of fantastic new record releases I’m very excited about. Here’s what’s coming…
The Beach Boys – Good Vibrations
We just received an email from our friends at Jubilations Theatre. Their currently running a show titled Good Vibrations and it’s getting some good reviews. Here is the description of the show: Wilson is 16 years old and none too pleased about having to spend yet another boring summer at his parents’ cottage. Even with his best…
Another Poem: Phenomenal Woman by Maya Angelou
April was Poetry month, and since it is now May, I am ending this poetry streak with one last poem. It is called Phenomenal Woman by Maya Angelou. This is one of Oprah Winfrey’s favorite poems. I think it is feminist, and a great poem. Read it below: Pretty women wonder where my secret lies…
Rock the Homestretch!
This Friday, May 14 is the deadline for our ROCK THE HOMESTRETCH contest. The Homestretch on CBC Radio One is searching for the best teenage rock band in Southern Alberta. If you’re 18 and under and in a rock band, they want to hear from you! GRAND PRIZE: – day-long recording session at The Beach…
Perspective Pt. 7: KABOOM!
No, silly! We’re not blowing up pictures, we’re blowing out pictures! This is probably one of the easiest things to do in a shot, simply because you only have to adjust one setting 😀 See that button just above the menu/set button in this picture? Every camera should have a button with that little black and…
Thomas Tank Engine
Most people may heard the name, Thomas Tank Engine. It was being famous all the time and even now. Now, in Heritage Park, there is festival of Thomas Tank Engine for childrens. The Thomas tank engine stories are based on the Railway series of books written by an English clergyman, Reverend W. Andry (1911-1997). Simple wooden…
My Top 10 Novels
I’ve always wanted to figure out what novel is my absolute favorite, but since I’ve read so many books, I always end up with a huge list and I just can’t seem to pick my favorite. So this week I decided to compile a list of my favorite 10 novels. The list is constructed in…
Pearson’s Big Band Dinner – Pardi Gras
I love the fine arts program at my school, especially Choir. After two news articles shamelessly promoting my school’s events, I’ve realized that when you become more involved in making the best of high school experience, one’s life can never be boring, and with the end of the school year looming near, fantastic performances and opportunities are…
Calgary zOo.
This is Calgary zoo From the closest view All these photos were taken from the Enmax Conservatory building. It was cold outside so we decied to stay in the building for our whole trip. =>
More Art Contests
Last week I mentioned a national art contest for youth hosted by the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. This week I bring you three more contests, this time a little closer to home. Sled Island is an “annual independent multi-venue music and arts festival” held right here in Calgary, and we here at YAA are…
A Walk So Kids Can Talk
Last Sunday (May 2nd to be exact) was the Bell Walk for Kids Help Phone and my mother and I both walked for our second consecutive year. There was a pretty good turn out down at Eau Claire Market (about 600 walkers), considering the clouds over downtown looked a little menicing. The 5km walk through…
Do you love science too?
Have you heard about the I Love Science Video Contest? The Perimeter Institute (for Theoretical Sciences) is hosting this video contest to reach out to youth in Canadian high schools who are passionate about science. All you need to do is make a video that’s 30 seconds long (or shorter!) about why you love science.…
The Beauty of Simplicity
I got one more poem from Alex Dias for all of you reading this; it’s really sweet! He wrote about the simplicity of life and the wonder it holds! Take a look! The Beauty of Simplicity By: Alex Dias The evidence of beauty, Hidden within simplicity, The simple Creation explicitly, Shamelessly wooing man carelessly. Complexity…
sunset
What do you like to do when the sun is setting down? I just like to watch. And to remember it. Its still April Still beautiful