A magnificent jewel that can be found in the heart of the vibrant community of Calgary is Calgary Opera, a company that enriches the lives of many Calgarians through their amazing productions of timeless classics and modern performances. Calgary Opera is committed to showcasing and developing great Canadian talent and new opera works. The evening’s…
Many of you may be unaware of this but a new fashion trend coming up for the spring and summer are feathers that are used as a feature on accessories. Whether they are real or synthetic, they are definitely a fit for the bohemian-chic look towards the warmer weather. Here are a few examples: A…
McGill; colloquially nicknamed “Harvard of the North.” McGill University boasts one of the strongest academics of any university in Canada. It boasts an enrollment of over 35,000 students on a campus located in Montreal, Quebec. For many, it is the pinnacle of academic excellence and achievement in Canada. With numerous decorated faculty, a vivid student community…
Joshua Jay doesn’t do magic tricks; he does magic effects. The mystifying magic Joshua Jay does is simplistic, modern and amazing. Right in front of an interactive crowd, Joshua Jay literally has created his own brand of “magic” that transforms spectators to be participants, for it be fun and engaging, and most of all, he…
When reading countless novels I look for those that stand out and show not only strong growth in character but also a more realistic way for “normal” people to develop. “Normal” referring to all us Muggles who don’t live in a world of fantasy. I hold nothing against fantasy novels but a novel where reality…
Today’s Video of the Day brings you an unusual animated story about love. An astronaut risks his life to bring two aliens closer together. I think I have space dust in my eye. [youtube MnA4u9CaK7A] Let’s just hope the relationship doesn’t turn out to be rocky.
Jeff Buckley is one of my personal favourite artists. Before his untimely death in 1997 he wrote many hauntingly beautiful songs. Although he did not write the following song, “Hallelujah” was a perfect symbol of his undeniable talent and passion. [youtube y8AWFf7EAc4]
Check out our BRAND NEW video for Youth Week Calgary, happening April 23 – May 1, 2011. [youtube gFTwGv5yzUo] What is Youth Week? Youth Week is based on an international initiative which acknowledges, celebrates and advocates youth empowerment, achievement and involvement throughout the year. From April 23 – May 1, 2011, Calgary communities, agencies and businesses…
If I asked you, would you know most of the famous YouTube channels? If you could list out at least ten of them, then I’m sure you’ve seen or heard of KurtHugoSchneider or JakeBruene. If not, then here’s a treat for you! Here’s the collection of their ongoing challenge, just in case you can’t find…
Kimchi is Korea’s traditional food. Most people in Korea eat meals with Kimchi. But what is Kimchi exactly? Kinchi is one of the unique Korean foods. The main ingredient in Kimch is Chinese cabbage, and it is also made with pepper, garlic, spring onion, salted fish, salt, etc. Kimchi is a very healthy food because it…
Do you guys remember the last time that I linked to a YouTube video about a k-pop dance cover? Well, I found new one! even though this one has less people than last one, it still looks really amazing and great! I hope you guys enjoy this video too!=) [youtube EqL2Kx2Bxo4]
I hear dead people… YOU can too. Brilliant composers may be dead but you can still hear their music-LIVE. Cpossbilites is great program, with FREE membership, for people aged 15 to 29, that offers tickets for $12 to go out and see fabulous performances by the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, live. These concerts are definitely wondrous…
I’ve decided to kick of my posts with an AMV (anime music video) of the day. The motivation for this comes from my own personal interest if not pseudo-addiction to certain Anime series’ and their AMVs. This particular AMV is from Death Note. It focuses on the endeavors of a murdered blinded by self righteousness…
In the next few weeks, I will be covering a selection of universities across Canada. By doing this, I hope to help some of you readers that are undecided about university applications. The first university to be featured is Acadia University. It is a mostly undergraduate-based university with 3,000 students and 211 full time instructors.…
I have always been a huge fan of the Cactus Club cafe, so I was really excited when YAA gave me a $50 gift certificate to spend at their restaurant. When you first walk into the restaurant it’s a bit of a change. The inside is quite dark but candles and lights make up for…