On March 15, Calgary witnessed another marvelous fashion show! PARKSHOW Spring/Summer 2014 was truly an event to attend, everything about it, from the atmosphere to the fashion, was perfect. Many local designers had the opportunity to showcase their magnificent work on the runways, and were also around prior to the shows talking about their clothing…
As we approach the end of the first week of March, it may seem like the month is just beginning. Unfortunately (or fortunately), the month of March has decided to be a 31 day month. Calgarians, fresh off the unique and special 28-day February, have already begun planning for March. Need a hand? Regretfully, I…
About two weeks ago I had the fortunate opportunity to attend the REFRESHED Festival at Amsterdam Rhino in Downtown Calgary. Refreshed is a group of talented people who come together in the four forms of hip hop. You don’t have to only be a dancer; there are also many other forms that I had the…
Last Thursday, my school and I went to Theatre Calgary to watch The Great Gatsby. It was a great performance and was fascinating as it was intriguing. When I watched the play, I could really connect to director Kim Collier through the quotes she chose to use. However, the way she presented the…
PARKLUXE 2013- The runway where my dreams came to life. My intention before attending this event was initially to create a Vlog, but today I decided to share with you my short and vivid experience of living in the world of fashion. If you recognize my writing or know me, you’d know that I am…
The atmosphere of Parkluxe engulfed me like a flame even before I entered the building. People in extravagant costumes and designer clothes stepped out of their limos, which conveniently parked right in front of the doors. Limo after limo after limo, it was something I had never seen before. During the event, the large but…
As we near Halloween, avid spooksters will need to check out one of the biggest halloween parties in Calgary: Screamfest 2013. The annual event takes place on during the night on the weekends leading up to Oct 31, and is filled with spooky entertainment, contests and most importantly, haunted houses. Screamfest will be open from…
In the past few months, the City of Calgary has invested quite a bit of money in making our city more beautiful, to be exact, 1% of all the expenses put aside for projects. Huffington Post Alberta, Article from October 9, 2013 Just a few days ago, one more piece was added to our city, called…
When I read the Calgary Herald article about the New Black Arts Centre for Music and Art shutting down I was truly saddened. As a young musician myself, I can say on the behalf of many that I would love to have the chance to play in a band, even if it was just a…
Last Saturday, I had the pleasure of attending PARKLUXE 2013, an event aimed to celebrate local artists and designers. This particular event took place at the Telus SPARK center and was attended by many lovers of art and fashion, as well as professionals. I was utterly amazed at every detail of the fashion show itself,…
I just got home from helping out at a debate workshop at my school, and I have to pack to go on an outdoor ed trip tomorrow, and that’s just the tip of my busy-life iceberg. But even still, I like to add things to it. So this post may be short, but hopefully short…
On Oct 5, Calgary will have it’s 12th annual non-profit art and fashion show, PARKLUXE, at the Telus Spark Science Centre. This event is designed to connect fabulous local designers to Alberta and celebrate their boldness and success in North American markets. Woohoo, go fashionistas! The organization is established to add to Calgary’s culture scene…
Last week, my art teacher suggested an event to our class. She told us about Artwalk, and I was intrigued. Completely optional and just for fun, she still recommended we go. I thought, hey, why not? Calgary Artwalk is a fantastic event spanning over two days and several blocks in downtown Calgary. I had the…
September 27-29, 2013, Doors Open Calgary will be held, allowing the general public a chance to check out Calgary’s most interesting attractions, all for free. From the Calgary Tower to the Taylor Family Digital Library to the Glenmore Water Treatment Plant, over 30 amazing sites will all be open for exclusive behind-the-scenes tours. This year…
An iconic symbol, the Calgary Tower is home to a revolving observation deck 191 meters high atop the ground. The breadth of the City from this advantageous vantage point is a dynamic one, which you can get a taste of with this timelapse shot by Matthew D. Cudmore: In addition to the video, check out the amazing…