Video of the Day: the history behind “Keep Calm and Carry On”
Ever wondered what is up with the catchphrase “Keep Calm and Carry On”? Here’s the answer! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrHkKXFRbCI&feature=player_embedded
The man behind the scenes: An interview with the organizer of the Calgary Expo
With the Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo coming up this weekend, I got a chance to talk with Mr. Steven Hodges, spokesperson and organizer for the Expo. Check out his responses below…
Heroes, artists, legends: Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo – A Youth Week Event
The original Batman. The father of Marvel Comics. Weasley twins. The voice of Winnie the Pooh. Star Trek. Do these sound familiar? I’m sure at least some of them register with readers, regardless of age or interest.
Youth Week: Snap Judgement (Story Slam Competition!)
Guess what, it’s youth week! And to kick off the event, the Calgary public library played host for Snap Judgement, a story slam competition concluding the 9th annual Calgary Spoken Word Festival. The event was last Sunday (April 22) at the downtown public library, and what a way to start Youth Week! The CSWF is…
Calgary Comic Con
This weekend, Calgary will be hosting a comic and entertainment expo at the BMO Centre on the Stampede grounds. There will truly be something for everyone at this event- whether your interest be comics, anime, gaming, science fiction or cartoons. There will be countless exhibitions, vendors selling unique merchandise as well as photo and autograph…
So You Think You Can’t Dance Calgary
You may or may not be right, but (cliche as it sounds -) you’ll never know if you don’t try. (And just because you don’t look good in a dainty little tutu doesn’t mean you can’t become an incredible break dancer. Those are two totally different worlds.) I’ve always admired b-boys/b-girls who can break into…
City of Glass Book Review (The Mortal Instruments #3)
If you haven’t already done so please read my review of City of Ashes before reading this. Basically, Clary travels to the city of bones to find a cure for her mother’s coma. Despite being a Downworlder, Simon also enters the home of the Shadowhunters due to various circumstances and finds himself imprisoned by the…
Photo of the Day: Penguin Hug
During my trip to the zoo, this is a capture I made of these couple of cuties. Has anyone seen a better display of penguin love at first sight?
Youth Week: Shakers day passes for $10!
Are you a fan of unlimited Go Karting, Mini Golfing, shooting your friends in Laser Tag, Climbing Towers, and Indoor Playgrounds? Well, guess what; for one whole week (Youth Week, to be exact) Shakers Fun Centre is providing a special rate for youth 12-18 providing all of this for just $10! Yep, from April 21 to 28,…
Youth Poetry SLAM
On Saturday the 14th, the best youth poets in the city gathered to SLAM in the Sustainable Poetry Youth SLAM at the Public Library. The competition was the first of many poetry-related events hosted by the 2012 Spoken Word Festival in Calgary as part of Youth Week Calgary 2012. As the MC for the event,…
Evening of the Arts: APCWW Open Mic Night
Looking for an event to show-off your artistic talents? A Place Called WordsWorth Writing Collective (APCWW) is here to satisfy your desires with the presentation of APCWW Open Mic Night! The event gathers both youths and adults together for an exquiste evening of music, spoken word and visual art under the soothing housing of The House…
How to be a cowboy
Hey you. Yes you. You right there. Have you ever dreamed of becoming a cowboy? (- Or even better: a cowgirl!) ‘Course you have! (Besides, as a citizen of Cowtown, home of the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, it’s your legal duty to worship the glorious culture of rodeos & ranches). Here’s your chance! Slap…
37 days until Bon Iver shows Calgary some ‘Skinny Love’
In January, Bon Iver created an uproar, similar to Arcade Fire’s Album of the Year win, after the band won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist. Twitter and numerous social media sites became overflowed with disappointed fans…
Video of the Day: 1 Piano, 2 Guys, 100 Cello tracks
Check out this amazing video of The Piano Guys!
The Prince’s Island Series: The Story of The River Café
The River Café is widely known in Calgary as a great dine; one of the best in town. Nothing could be better than to head to a wonderful restaurant after strolling around Prince’s Island.