Calgary zOo.
This is Calgary zoo From the closest view All these photos were taken from the Enmax Conservatory building. It was cold outside so we decied to stay in the building for our whole trip. =>
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.
Spring Music Preview No. 1
Spring has sprung and this year’s season has been blessed with the release of some fantastic records that I am personally looking forward to quite a bit. So take a peek at what’s coming out May 4th – a new Broken Social Scene album. Broken Social Scene: Forgiveness Rock Record I love Broken Social Scene…
Under the Wolf, Under the Dog by Adam Rapp
When I was looking for a new book to read, I came across one with relatively high review. Despite its strange title, I decided to give it a try. So this time, I’m reviewing “under the wolf, under the dog” This story starts off in Burnstone Grove, a facility for severely troubled youths. There, the…
Ritchie Valens
Do you remember Ritchie Valens? Few weeks ago, I saw the movie “La Bamba” which is deal about Ritchie’s short but succesful biography. I didn’t even know his name. However after I saw that movie, I strongly fall in to his misic’s temptation. Ritchie Valens (Ritchard Steven Vanezuela) was an American singer, songwriter and guitarist.…
Youth Week April 28th
Hey All! Youth week is in full swing! The agenda for April 28th starts of with the exciting Media release of the Youth Vital Signs survey! For those of you who’ve been following cyfc for a while, you’d know that a few months back we, in partnership with the Calgary Foundation, hosted a Youth Vital…
Black Violin
CALGARY INTERNATIONAL CHILDRENʼS FESTIVAL PRESENTS – BLACK VIOLIN Every so often Calgary is visited by amazing musical acts. I’d like to take the time to tell you about Black Violin. Check out the press release from the organizers of the Calgary International Children’s Festival: Young men who mix the brashness and beats of urban hip-hop…
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Last week I reviewed a novel called “I am the messenger” by Markus Zusak. I decided that since that book was so awesome, I would read and review another one of his novels. So this week I’m reviewing “the book thief” by Markus Zusak. This novel is narrated by “death”, I found that quite interesting.…
Youth Week is Coming Soon!!!
I am so excited for the Youth Week events starting this weekend! I hope you guys have been checking out all the cool events that are coming up pretty soon. If you’re into basketball and the NBA or WNBA, make sure you go check out Hoops Extreme! which starts TODAY (6-10pm) and continues on Saturday April…
Everything You Need To Know From: Hopeless Romantic Jel
Last Friday (April 16th to be exact), Hopeless Romantic Jel released his CD, “Angel’s Touch” and celebrated with a CD release at The House Coffee Sanctuary. I was fortunate to be able to be part of the large crowd that had packed themselves into the very warm coffee shop for a night of local talent;…
5 random things to do in your spare time
Spending your nights bored? Can’t think of anything to do? Here’s some awesome activites that you could take part in to fill some of your spare time! 🙂 1. Learn a new instrument— whether it is at school with band or with an instructor, learning a new instrument is an awesome way to spend your…
I am the Messenger by Markus Zusak
Often, the authors of youth novels write stories that are relatively depressing and lacking in any conclusion. This is done to add a realistic edge to their story. They often do this by exploring the ugly side of people and society; this results in a de-motivational but realistic story. It is rare to find a…
It’s Coming Soon!!!
The Multicultural Youth Health and Well-Being Conference is only weeks away! You may have seen my earlier post for this event and thought to yourself “I’ll sign up next week”. But somehow, next week was about a month ago (oops). 😉 It’s not too late to still register! If you are interested in attending this…
Rock the Change – This Friday!
Why not start off your weekend with something fun and for a cause? Rock the Change, presented by Freshflow Event Management and World Vision, is a free concert that is ‘celebrating Calgary students’ battle against global hunger’ through through 30 Hour Famine. Not only will there be live music but also intense break dancing battles to see…
Italy Trip
I just got back from a trip to Italy which was absolutely amazing! And if you’ve been to Italy you know what I mean! My four favourite things about the vacation were the original statue of David, the original Last Supper painting, the ruin city of Pompeii and the medieval city of San Gimignano. Michelangelo’s…