It’s clear to see that most people in our society are consumed by music. And why wouldn’t they be? Music takes the edge off of a hard day; it helps you fall asleep and brings up your adrenalin when you need it most on those last few meters of running. Music takes a huge role…
The Last Dog of War The Last Dog of War is the personal narrative of a relationship between a woman and her father as they venture together to her father’s last squad reunion dating back to World War II. WeiJia (my usual partner in blog) and I had the most spectacular chance to watch this…
The Flames have done it again, beating out the San Jose Sharks for their first road game loss! The battle was epic and Flames came in with a win, putting them back on top of the Northwest board. 1st Period This determined it all, the Flames came to the ice with fire, pushing the puck…
What is it like to be the daughter of a war veteran? Playwright Linda Griffith’s narrates her personal tale of the trip she takes with her father to his last RAF bomber squad reunion. A unique one woman show narrates the war of the then and now: of one between the Allies and Nazis and…
Music has become a commodity in our everyday lives. When you’re bored on the bus, when you’re trying to study in the library, when you’re exercising in the mornings, when the person beside you won’t stop talking to you… just pop in your earphones! We have gotten so used to carrying all 10,000 (okay, I…
5. Market Mall In the heart of Calgary’s Northwest, Market Mall is a modern mall. With 1 level shopping, the is no need to walk up and down! Market Mall features Calgary’s first Apple store and H&M. The mall is also stacked with Safeway, Zellers, Sephora, Little Burgandy and more. It is in good proximity…
It’s getting colder, and as days go by late fall slipped up on us unawares. Some people might get sentimental in the fall and feel lonely. That’s the reason why I recommend some songs that harmonize with fall. Goodbye – Jessica My heart will go on – Celine Dion When I dream – Carol Kidd You are not alone – Michael Jackson Imagine…
Please read my previous blog entry here (review of Catching Fire, part 2 of the series) before your read this. Well… Katniss survives again, but at a great cost. Peeta is captured, district 12 is incinerated, and thousands are left dead. Also, a full fledged rebellion is unfolding and Katniss finds herself trapped in the…
On Sept. 25, I attended the Youth by Youth Cinema Competition at the Calgary International Film Festival. Kids and teenagers from Grades 4 to 12 made animations, documentaries and live action films that showed and portrayed issues in real life, especially how sometimes the voice of youths is not heard in today’s society. The first…
Everyone is familiar with the story of the Odyssey, of the heroic adventures of Odysseus that took him ten years to return home to Ithaca after the fall of Troy, but what about the women’s version of the story? Based on a novella by Margaret Atwood, the Penelopiad (performed by Alberta Theatre Projects) explores what…
The Wonder of Chopin was the opening performance to start off the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra season, and this spectacular piece sets the bar high for this year. The Wonder of Chopin celebrated Frederic Chopin’s 200th birthday, highlighting his Polish heritage and culture. Calgary featured its own Polish Calgarian, accomplished pianist Jan Lisiecki in Chopin’s Piano Concerto No.…
Please read my previous blog entry here (review of the hunger games, part 1 of the series) before you read this. So, against astronomical odds, both Katniss and Peeta survived the hunger games. But in order to both survive and save Peeta, Katniss did the unthinkable – she openly defied the capitol. And thus the…
A quote on the Theatre Calgary website claims: “Discover with us the theatrical version of the novel that inspired the famous movie. Caught inside this insane asylum, you’ll be dazzled by a colossal battle of wits.” I’ve never seen the movie or read the book, but I found that it wasn’t necessary to have done…
If you are a Calgarian involved with classical music in any way, you’ve probably heard of the dashing young Polish-Calgarian pianist Jan Lisiecki. At the young age of fifteen, he is already making a name for himself on the international stage as a musical sensation. Having performed as a soloist with world renowned orchestras like…
On Sept. 7, the band Interpol released their newest album, and a self-titled one at that. A departure from their classic style, Interpol is a provocative and moody album. An airy, ethereal voice from lead singer Paul Banks, combined with a raw guitar sound from Daniel Kessler, backed by the haunting synths of Carlos Dengler…