The National Youth Orchestra of Canada showcases brillance and passion
The National Youth Orchestra of Canada (NYOC) is recognized for being a strong bridge between music education and a music career…
Bui. Lisa Bui. I’m a self asserted History and English nerd but anything extreme, from mountain biking to skydiving, and you can count me in. I enjoy classical music to the point that I swear the sound of C-Train doors closing beep to Beethoven’s Fur Elise. My favourite novel is Sherlock Holmes. What’s the funniest thing about me? I burst into laughter when anyone ever says the word “strange”.
National Youth Orchestra of Canada performed at the Jack Singer Concert Hall
Exceptionally talented and gifted musicians from all across Canada, the National Youth Orchestra of Canada, is on their national tour and performed yesterday at the Jack Singer Concert Hall. A great bill included Wagner’s Overture to the Flying Dutchman, Britten’s Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes and Debussy’s La Mer. I’ll interviewed two great local talents after…
It’s Shakespeare in the Park!
The beloved and timeless story of star-crossed lovers, adventure and passion in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is playing again at Mount Royal University. If you are like me, Shakespeare in the Park is a summer tradition. To lay out a blanket or lawn chair, enjoy an ice cream cone with a couple of friends…
Steps to drawing a not-so-monochromatic Jaguar
Summer brings adventure and relaxation! It’s the time to keep the brain learning and doing! One of mine is to just draw my heart out when I couldn’t before in the school year. Here are some of the steps I had taken to drawing a not-so-monochromatic Jaguar. Be ready and committed to sit in a…
A Company of Angels by Clayton L Sanders
Great works of poetry usually have a meaningful story behind all of them. This Calgary-based poet, Clayton L Sanders was in a dark time of his life and this poem, along with others immediately touched me with its meaningful message and prose. A Company of Angels by Clayton L Sanders 09/28/08 A company of Angels…
Photo of the Day: Over the Rockies
Early sunrise photos are amazing…is the sky always blue to you? Traveling to Vancouver, British Columbia.
Blast Off to Save Planet Earth from Zygonians with Intergalatic Nemesis!
Intergalactic Nemesis delivered an amazing, out of this world adventure, satisfying my thirst for a deeply entertaining science fiction thriller. Hands down, one of my favourite performances that I have seen in the Jack Singer Concert Hall. Fortunately before the performance, I was able to interview Jason Neulander, writer, director and producer of this fantastic…
3 Steps to Prepare You for that Interview
You’ve dressed up, are a little sweaty under the neck and have pumped your interviewer’s hand a little too vigorously before sitting down in the hot seat… it’s the dreaded job interview. Remember what the most important principle in real estate is? Location, location, location. A very important principle to remember for that job interview…
What are the attitudes South Koreans have towards North Koreans?
Thinking of visiting South Korea in the future, though uncertain of the threat of North Korea? Well, the attitude South Koreans generally have is one of “flying kites.” Despite the previous Korean threats of burying South Korean under a sea of fire, according to Simon and Martina, a couple residing within South Korea and are…
Spiritus Chamber Choir wows the crowd with Seven Last Words from the Cross
The Spiritus Chamber Choir, headed by the invigorating and passionate Timothy Shantz, pushes the boundaries of music and provokes the audience to reveal in deep thought and feeling with this evening’s performance. The program included a newly created piece, a collaboration between the composer Terri Hron and the Spiritus Chamber Choir, which explored the vast…
Get out of this World with Jason Neulander, creator of Intergalatic Nemesis
Ladies and gentlemen, we interrupt our program of youth dance music to bring you a special bulletin from YouthareAwesome. Molly Sloan, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter, research assistant Timmy Menedez and librarian Ben Wilcott reports observing….Zygonians?! The year is 1933. Reporter Molly Sloan, research assistant Timmy Menedez and librarian Ben Wilcott are hot on the chase on…
What It Takes to be Successful
E.T. the motivational Hip Hop speaker gets to point of how to be successful. It’s not even a secret. You just ask yourself, “how bad do you want this?” in life. Best 15 minutes of your life. Anything you want to achieve, either relationship, academics, etc. you will. Watch it and enjoy! [youtube xM_7j6t9IyU]
Former political strategist Tom Flanagan nose dives from influence after disturbing remarks
Tom Flanagan, a successful man with an illustrative political and academic career, a professor at the University of Calgary, and a former top advisor and mentor to Stephen Harper, has nose dived from influence while giving a lecture at the University of Lethbridge. In response to a comment raised about child pornography, Flanagan expressed “grave…
The Calgary Civic Symphony presents, The Movies: Ludwig & Lenny!
The familiar nostalgia of music made for the movies or fantastic melodies for the silver screens. The Calgary Civic Symphony showcased two composing giants, Ludwig Van Beethoven and Leonard Bernstein. delighted us with beautiful and catchy pieces that leave us wanting to dance or to sing. Chances are, even if never having never stepped into…
Calgary Opera celebrates Giuseppe Verdi’s 200th Anniversary with the rousing Falstaff!
This brilliant and amazing opera is brought to life by the great composer Giuseppe Verdi, with Calgary Opera celebrating his 200th anniversary this season. Falstaff is a hilarious and hearty adventure that is acclaimed to be one of Verdi’s greatest music achievements. It’s a masterpiece that would be Verdi’s last and only successful comedy. Verdi…