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Youth Are Awesome, commonly referred to as YAA, is a blog written by youth for youth. YAA provides the youth of Calgary a place to amplify their voices and perspectives on what is happening around them. Youth Are Awesome is a program of Youth Central.

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Yearly Archives: 2015

#elxn42: Is Justin Trudeau Ready?

{Source} To be completely honest, politics has never caught my interest the same way it does others. But what caused me (and you) to check...

PARKLUXE FALL 2015

Think high-calibre beauty, electric atmosphere, luxe-urban aesthetic. Think the place to be for Calgary’s edgiest sophisticated fashion and art lovers. Think fashion blogger’s networking wet dream. Think PARKLUXE...

3 Videos That Will Make You Laugh and Cry

Happy October and almost Halloween everybody! It's not even been 2 months in, and do I even need to ask if anyone else is...

Get Involved

“To young Canadians… I believe in you. Your energy, your vision, your passion for justice are exactly what this country needs today. You need...

Paul Brandt and Dean Brody concert

On October 2, 2015 I went to the Paul Brandt and Dean Brody concert at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Kids Up Front was very generous...

Artist Feature: Jon-Michael Frank

It's a popular belief that art is the best method of expression. With the arising contemporary approaches to art, especially visual art, many artists have...

Hui Wen’s Ultimate Book Recommendations Pt. 1

With the start of school, leisure reading can quickly become a low-priority for many, myself included. I don't know how many early mornings on...

Event Listing: Fairytales & Legends Fashion Show

Interested in fashion, music, food, and networking? For the second year in a row, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra has teamed up with Holt Renfrew...

Interview with Michelle Minke: Founder and artistic director of Cowtown Opera

When I went to see the Annie Davidson opera, (check out my article here: https://youthareawesome.com/annie-davidson-opera-review/ ) I was also given the opportunity to interview Michelle...

The Benefits of Playing an Instrument (And Being Part of a Band!)

Source My family has always been particularly gifted in music. The talent passed through each generation can be traced as far back as to my...

Annie Davidson Opera – Review

Last Saturday, I was offered the opportunity to watch the Cowtown Opera production of Annie Davidson - special thanks to Cowtown Opera for the...

Making the Most of Fall 2015

Can you smell it in the air...? The subtle waft of pumpkin and cinnamon spice is emerging once again and with it, so is...

Introducing Canadian Music [October]

{source} 1. Coeur de pirate Coeur de pirate is an amazing Francophone singer and songwriter from Montreal. Most of her indie pop songs are in French but...

5 Fall Essentials

Goodbye flip flops and sweltering heat and hello sweater weather! If you can't tell, fall is my favourite season, what with all the colourful...

Event Listing: PARKLUXE 2015

Calling out to all fashion lovers in YYC to witness Calgary's finest night of culture, art, and style. Yes you know it, the annual...

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