The fun stuff. Calgary has a ton of amazing stuff that happens in our city. Reviews of new movies, or albums, art shows or news about sports. 

Photo of the Day – Halifax Public Gardens

This shot was from last summer when I was visiting Nova Scotia.  We took a stroll through Halifax’s beautiful public gardens and I went a little crazy with the camera.  The gardens are really a perfect place to take photos, with all the lush vibrant colours to capture.  With summer already upon us, I suppose I was feeling a…

Stampede 2011- A Royal Affair

The Calgary Stampede, the biggest rodeo show on earth, approaches a fresh start by including the presence of the Dutch and the Duchess of Cambridge for 2011. If you stayed up late watching the royal wedding, now is your chance to catch a glimpse of Prince William and his wife, Kate in real life. The…

Born This Way: an album review

As the world becomes increasingly dependent upon the media, public figures such as pop stars receive more attention than ever before. However, one pop star in particular is taking the world of music by storm. Regardless of what stance you take with her (she’s annoying, she’s inspiring, or she’s just plain weird), it is completely true…

Seven Billion People: Crunching the Numbers

Believe it or not, you’re wrong if you say that Earth has six billion people. It’s about time you round up. The CIA has estimated that the population of the world will be 6,928,198,253 this coming July. Try reading that out loud, it’s quite shocking.  It’s just an issue that no one really pays attention…

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…