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.
{Source} To be completely honest, politics has never caught my interest the same way it does others. But what caused me (and you) to check hashtags and read articles regarding this election was the hype. We could never get away from it because promises upon promises were thrown at us everywhere we went. This is not a…
Think high-calibre beauty, electric atmosphere, luxe-urban aesthetic. Think the place to be for Calgary’s edgiest sophisticated fashion and art lovers. Think fashion blogger’s networking wet dream. Think PARKLUXE 2015. Promoting Artists Redefining Kulture, although you probably know them as PARK, is a local not-for-profit organisation; self-proclaimed “young professionals making culture happen” who seek to create opportunities…
Happy October and almost Halloween everybody! It’s not even been 2 months in, and do I even need to ask if anyone else is feeling the stress of the new school year? I know that I myself am very much feeling it. Actually, not too long ago, I was feeling abnormally stressed out- I was having…
On October 2, 2015 I went to the Paul Brandt and Dean Brody concert at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Kids Up Front was very generous to provide Youth Central with an amazing ticket, which was offered to the Youth are Awesome bloggers. Now, country music isn’t really my go-to genre of music. You’re reading blog posts…
It’s a popular belief that art is the best method of expression. With the arising contemporary approaches to art, especially visual art, many artists have created works that are uniquely quirky and relatable. It seems as if the goal of many modern artists is to evoke existential ideas through minimalistic pieces. After [accidentally] exploring Instagram for a couple…
With the start of school, leisure reading can quickly become a low-priority for many, myself included. I don’t know how many early mornings on the bus when I opted to zone out and look out the window instead of using the time to read. Recently though, I finally decided to pick up a book I’d…
Interested in fashion, music, food, and networking? For the second year in a row, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra has teamed up with Holt Renfrew and various local businesses to bring you the chance to celebrate just that in their Fairytales & Legends Fashion Gala. Going off the CPO’s concert series of Fairytales for their 60th season,…
When I went to see the Annie Davidson opera, (check out my article here: https://youthareawesome.com/annie-davidson-opera-review/ ) I was also given the opportunity to interview Michelle Minke, the Creative Director of the Cowtown Opera. Before I met her, I did a quick Google search, and learned that not only is she the founder and artistic director of…
Source My family has always been particularly gifted in music. The talent passed through each generation can be traced as far back as to my great grandmother, who played live music for silent films. I’ve always considered myself a virtuoso when it comes down to it, although I’ll admit I’m far from perfect. Ever since…
Last Saturday, I was offered the opportunity to watch the Cowtown Opera production of Annie Davidson – special thanks to Cowtown Opera for the tickets & encouraging youth to attend! After moving to Calgary, Annie successfully led the Calgary Women’s Literary Club and mobilized the community and financial support that would build Calgary’s first library.…
Can you smell it in the air…? The subtle waft of pumpkin and cinnamon spice is emerging once again and with it, so is fall. I hope I’m not the only one who has an unrealistically romanticized image of how fall is supposed to be. As someone who spends the entire year waiting for the…
{source} 1. Coeur de pirate Coeur de pirate is an amazing Francophone singer and songwriter from Montreal. Most of her indie pop songs are in French but she has recorded an album (and more!) of English songs. You can listen to her full albums here! 2. Seaway Seaway is a pop-punk band from Ontario, formed in…
Goodbye flip flops and sweltering heat and hello sweater weather! If you can’t tell, fall is my favourite season, what with all the colourful leaves and pumpkin spice lattes, and hold up! Can we just talk about the pumpkin spice frappe for a minute? It’s insane! But back to my favourite season: fall. Fall to…
Calling out to all fashion lovers in YYC to witness Calgary’s finest night of culture, art, and style. Yes you know it, the annual fashion show founded by PARK has arrived with new fall collections created by various Canadian-based designers. Parkluxe 2015 presented by Bankers Hall will be taking place this Saturday at the Riverwalk Plaza…
(Image Source – Study and Go Abroad) Have you ever wanted to study, work or volunteer abroad? This is your chance! A Study and Go Abroad Fair is coming here to Calgary and it’s the perfect opportunity to get more information on how to do just that. It’s said that the world is like a book,…