Art of the Day: Spring & Summer
I originally drew this for the springy and summery weather, but since Calgary didn’t show much of that until now, I kept this picture stowed away for so long. It was kind of like hibernation.
Great books to add to your summer reading list
Whether you are travelling to a foreign place with friends, going on a vacation with your family, or staying in Calgary to earn loads of money, taking the time to read a few good books is definitely a summer activity you cannot miss out on.
Regarding Heroes of our Time at the Glenbow Museum
Book at least half a day off, or better yet, the whole day, when you plan to visit the Glenbow Museum. Five hours inside the wonderfully captivating and compelling Glenbow Museum was not enough for this history buff.
Do we have what it takes to be the best?
Here are some of the results of this year’s Best of Calgary poll, as provided by Fast Forward Weekly. Best new trend: Cycling / Bike commuting Mayor Naheed Nenshi Civic engagement Worst new trend: Jeggings Hipsters Dubstep Best place to waste an entire day Prince’s Island Park 17th Avenue S.W. The Ship & Anchor Best…
Better in Britain?
Despite past trips to various parts of America and the Caribbean, I was happy to finally visit a country with some cultural difference. Don’t get me wrong; Montana is a beautiful tax-free haven for campers and fans of Wrangler jeans, and only in the Bahamas would you expect to yield to “Island Time,” which means…
Express your Imagination Art Contest
Sunridge Mall is hosting an art contest for all ages. Take a look at some of the great art created by youth and adults around the city, and vote on your favorites! There are three age groups: – Children under 12 – Youth 13-17 – Adult 18+ You are allowed to vote once a day…
Teen Summer Reading Club- Calgary Public Library
Not many plans for summer? Why not give a shot at novels and litrature through Teen Summer Reading Club by Calgary Public Library? With their online Summer Reading Program, you are expected to read for three hours a week or complete three reading challenges. For every week you successfully complete your challenge or reading, you…
Top 5 Summer Movies of 2011
As the school year comes to a close, we can all start looking forward to summer vacation! One of my favourite parts to summer vacation would definitely have to be all of the awesome movies that come out. Here is a list of 5 that I cannot wait to see…
The Power of Liszt and Dvorak concert brings Down the Thunder!
First of all, congratulations to the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra for winning the 2011 Calgary White Hat Award for Top Attraction for Calgary! The CPO is truly an essential body in the thriving culture of Calgary! I must say that I have developed a new love for Liszt as a classical composer. The moment I heard…
Urban Exposure Project 2011
Love for all, hatred for none. That’s what the word “community” means to many Calgarians, thanks largely to an initiative called the Urban Exposure Project by the Calgary United Way. For months, volunteer photographers (including my friend Irene Seto) have been taken to non-profit and community organizations around the city, including the Mustard Seed, the…
A Calgarian Collaboration between Hip Hop and Pop
Local hip hop artist Dan Bennett, more commonly recognized as Transit, has recently produced a single with acclaimed Calgarian songwriter Jann Arden. Fittingly, the name of the single is called “Calgary.” The song represents the music scene in the city of Calgary, showing that “we are not all cowboys” and that this city is more…
Restaurant Spotlight: Dolce Sapori
Recently, I dined at the Italian restaurant known as Dolce Sapori. Located directly above Ristorante Pulcinella, known for their authentic Napolentana pizza, Dolce Sapori provides fine Italian dining. Appetizers, salads, authentic pastas, and savory entrées are just the beginning of treasures to be found here. Food ranging from Tuscan Bruschetta to Gamberone in Aqua Pazzo, as well as Linguine…
Life of Pi Book Review
I had heard from others that this book was great; in fact, I’d even heard it being described as a masterpiece. So there was really not choice in the matter, I had to read this book. But then I found out that this would be one of the books assigned for English class, so I…
TV Spotlight of the Week: Doctor Who
Recently I fell in love with a TV series called Doctor Who. This TV series is actually with the British TV network(s) and is often called the best and most popular British TV series. This TV series originally began in 1963 and ended in 1989, but in 2005, a newer version of the series began,…
There’s something unusual about “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”
-A Vertigo Mystery Theatre Production- Here’s a question: what if you had more than one personality? I will let you ponder that question for a moment, and while you are doing that, I’d like to carefully describe what happened on a recent Thursday night. -BACKGROUND- When I heard that I was able to attend a…