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.
Calgarians are fortunate enough to get Wordfest, an annual event that hosts numerous authors from around the globe; however, my school, Webber Academy, was even more fortunate to host Veronica Roth and Tahereh Mafi last Friday. You’re probably thinking, “Well, Veronica Roth isn’t an author in the shadows,” or perhaps, “Wow! You are so lucky…
Have you ever heard an organ in action before? I know I haven’t. So that made me even more excited to attend Calgary Civic Symphony’s first concert of the season, titled: “The Mighty Carthy Organ.” The pipes you see at the back of Jack Singer Concert Hall are not just for decoration, but rather part…
Jasmine K. A warm environment with unique costumes, entertaining games and enticing merchandise. Many may recognize it as the winter-time Otafest, and others as a crazy haven for people who have a vested interest in Japanese cartoons — otherwise known as anime and manga — however, Otafest Aurora is a special celebration of a culture…
On Oct. 29, I took part in the Nuts & Bolts of Stage Mechanics course at the Calgary Festival Hall and volunteered to set up for the open mic following the class. Calgary Festival Hall is known to many folk music events, such as the Calgary Folk Festival and many small concerts of indie and…
Ever since the late 1850s, people have been able to enjoy music with the convenience of recordings. From vinyl to CDs to digital audio files, now that music is easily portable, we can relish in prime tunes wherever we like. It was a November morning, the weather being much like what we’ve been experiencing lately,…
Warning: This blog contains spoilers. The tragic romantic love story written by Nicholas Sparks has hit cinemas all around the world with a bang! Like all of Nicholas Sparks novels turned into successful motion pictures, like The Notebook, The Last Song, and The Lucky One, The Best of Me was no different. The movie exceeded…
Could you live without your cellphone? What about your laptop or tablet? What about any electricity at all? No warm showers, no warm food (unless you could make a fire), nothing. If our energy ran out at some point, this would be the reality. So faced with no other choice, could you live without power?…
I’d first like to congratulate you for entering this blog. Not many people would have read the title and be attracted to it. I mean, who likes studying in summer, right? I actually enjoyed it a lot more than I expected. I attended John’s Hopkins Center for Talented Youth Summer Programs at the Seattle University…
ALRIGHT FOLKS. HALLOWEEN IS TOMORROW AND YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS. I’m going to make a list of the DO’S AND DONT’S OF HALLOWEEN. This post’s theme? COSTUMES. You have a few days ’til Halloween and if you’re anything like me, you either had this planned years ago or you still don’t have a costume.…
{Original Image} Who else can’t wait for the weekend? Don’t have anything to do yet? That’s perfect; I’ve got some events lined up for you to check out this Friday to Sunday! There’s lots to do and explore in Calgary, although it might not seem that way without some guidance. Check out our events from…
Jasmine K. In our generation, phones are our dearest companions and most convenient devices; they can access almost anything at the touch of a finger. Seniors, students and parents can easily agree. “My phone is a tool I can use to have convenient internet access, a camera and music at my fingertips,” says Ethan, a…
Sure, most people have heard of the Calgary Philharmonic; but what about the Calgary Wind Symphony (CWS)? Many people may wonder the difference between the two, and the most distinct is the fact that the CWS does not employ the use of strings (with the exception of the double bass). In many ways, the symphony…
Love fallen autumn leaves? Get the home version of those beautiful fall colors with this easy DIY. When you are finished, place a candle in them and light up a lovely glow! Materials: Mason jar Mod podge Sponge brush Leaves (fake are better) Candle Tips: If you are using real leaves, dry them for about two weeks…
Family Channel has graced us with Halloween classics, once again, at 8 p.m. each night this week, as the day of the dead is approaching. Many cultures around the world, have traditions of their own, on October 31. In Poland, they pray out loud to comfort the deceased, while they walk through the forests. In…
I’m stressed, tired, and really, really, bored nowadays, so what did I do to solve this problem? Well, it’s certainly not do all my homework. I had a chance to relax a little this past weekend and let me tell you, this was AN AMAZING weekend. Let me explain: I had the pleasure of attending…