Earlier this month we blogged about Make It, which was an awesome opportunity to purchase “ethically made, one-of-a-kind handmade items” from local designers and artists. On Saturday November 28th, you’ll have a similar opportunity to make ethical purchases – this time from international vendors – at the University of Calgary’s Fairly Traded Market Day. Put…
A number of the YAA crew have been frequenting a local bubble tea store before our committee meetings recently. *atomic, the creation of entrepreneurial siblings Jessica and Russel Bohrson, has a menu full of creative bubble tea combinations (hot and cold), sandwiches, and salads. I was able to try out a new addition to the…
Gone is the first part in a series of novels. It is about a town that gets trapped in an impenetrable dome and everyone over the age of 14 disappears. The kids in this novel mostly belong to one of the two groups: the kids from Perdido beach and the ones from Coates academy. The kids…
Welcome to week two of my series reviewing television programs. If you missed it, Part 1 on Corner Gas is here, and if you want a bit of info on how you can watch the latest in TV, try here. Today I bring you another great Canadian television show which is now in its third…
This Halloween, I watched a movie called Paranormal Activity. This is a strange movie, and by that I mean it is very different from the traditional horror film. How so? Well, in a normal horror film something would pop out of no where accompanied by a loud sound, making the viewer jump. Also in a normal…
So I’m sure you’re all familiar with Taylor Swift’s Love Story… But what about Thug Story? She’s eight foot four and rapping hardcore… 😉 [youtube s_9850zW0RM 375 300] Taylor Swift and T-Pain performed this song in June 2009 at the CMT Music Awards, so this is still pretty recent. I’ve listened and watched this more…
When one walks down the streets of Kensington here in Calgary, one often comes across the question, “which coffee house is the right house?” Well the answer here is, The House! The Coffee Sanctuary, as it is often referred to, was started by The First Alliance Church and is run by volunteers. At The House…
Following up on my previous post of how to watch your favourite television programs on the internet, I present reviews of television shows which you might be interested in! Today I start with a great Canadian television show which ran for a strong six seasons from 2004-2009. The show of discussion is Corner Gas. Corner…
October is known for Halloween, and in Calgary, there’s more to do than the old trick or treat. Before this month comes to a close, get involved in some of the cool stuff happening all around Calgary! Here are some events I found: Calaway Park Halloweekends Glenbow Museum Halloween Hem CarnEvil Haunted House Glenbow Museum Halloween Howler…
Recently, I watch a movie called Surrogates; it takes place in a not so distant future where a vast majority of the world uses robots called “surrogates”. These robots can do anything a human can do and a lot more, they also have a physical appearance that is flawless. A human would simply hook up…
I cannot wait for November. Do you have any clue how long I have been waiting for these three CD’s to be released? November 10th: Faber Drive – Can’t Keep A Secret If you’re a fan you should definately check out their myspace and listen to a few rough clips of new songs they posted.…
The second movie on my list is Zombie Land: Two men have found a way to survive a zombie apocalypse. Columbus is a big wuss (fear can keep you alive), while Tallahassee is a zombie-slayer whose determined to get the last Twinkie on earth. As they join forces with Wichita and Little Rock, sisters who…
That’s right, Lights is coming to Calgary! I am psyched. 😀 On November 12th, she will be performing at MacEwan Ballroom at 8:00pm. As far as I know, tickets are still available via Ticketmaster or Live Nation—and they’re only $20 apiece! (But please note that this is without service charges and whatnot.) [and while we’re…
I was planning book talk the Gone series today….But since the books are thicker than the Bible, I am a bit behind schedule. So instead, I’m going to talk about a movie that’s based on a book. The movie is not yet in theaters. The movie is called The Vampire’s Assistant and it talks about…
This Thanksgiving long weekend, Heritage Park is offering free rides with your paid admission. Also a free pancake breakfast served before 10 AM awaits you if you come early enough. Yes, you read correctly, FREE rides AND pancake breakfast! During the afternoon if the sudden craving for a mouth watering Thanksgiving dinner arises, you can…