Morningside Music Bridge: Celebrating International Musical Greatness

When I first heard about Mount Royal Conservatory’s Morningside Music Bridge (MMB) program from friend and participant Yan Li a few years back, I thought, “Wow, that sounds too good to be true.” That was back in my unseasoned days of both musicianship and citizenship so I decided to sit back and listen to her stories of…

What to see in YYC: Weekend Preview July 17th-19th, 2015

          If you find yourself with nothing to do this weekend, look no further! Check out some local things Calgary has to offer all weekend. Between new culture and physical activity, there’ll be something on this list that’ll interest you, all while community building! 8TH CALGARY TURKISH FESTIVAL WHERE: Eau Claire Festival…

What to see in YYC: Weekend Preview July 10-12, 2015

Not sure where to head to this coming weekend? Look no further because here are a few events around the city worth checking out!       INGLEWOOD NIGHT MARKET WHERE: 10th St south of 9th Ave SE, and 10th Ave west of 11th St. WHEN: Friday, July 10, 6pm-11pm Check out Inglewood’s annual summer night market…

TEDxYYC: “A Spa Day for the Mind”

TEDxYYC kicked off it’s 6th year at the Jack Singer Concert Hall this past Saturday to beautiful crowds and excited weather. Among the buzzing crowd were me and Ailin, marveling over the transformation of the concert hall into a modern and scholarly place. Guest speakers of the day included Emmy-Award winning filmmaker Ric Esther Beinstock,…

Making the most of the music: 5 tips to tackle Sled Island this year

  Maybe you love music, but don’t know your way around a music festival; I’m in the same boat! As an overly-organized A-type, I decided to talk to a few experienced Sled Island-goers for the inside scoop on how to make the most of my all-ages pass. Here are the tips they came up with: 1. Bring a…

YYC’s Block Party: June 27th, 2015

This Saturday, June 27th, in Eau Claire Festival Market Square from 1pm-10pm, Youth Central will host one of the most epic events of the summer. Is that doubt I sense? Sure, this may just seem like any of the larger block parties taking place around Calgary, but there are just certain aspects completely unique to…

Ed Sheeran in YYC

Source On Wednesday June 17th, Ed Sheeran took to the stage at the Saddledome, performing before a sold out crowd of 13,000. I’d been waiting for this day ever since I found out about him, which was the night of the 2012 Brit Awards where he won awards for Best British Male and British Breakthrough…

What to See in YYC: Weekend Preview June 19-21, 2015

    1. IGNITE! FESTIVAL       What: Emerging Calgarian artists have the opportunity to showcase their exciting creative works. The 2015 festival presents a selection of exciting new voices, playwrights and performers, and will showcase theater companies and artists for three days straight. When: June 18-20 Cost: All-day passes  $40 Where: The Studio at Vertigo Theatre 161 115…

Sled Island: More than Just a Music Festival

For those of you who are just emerging from a 9-year food coma, Sled Island is a huge event held in Calgary each year that hosts more than 200 up-and-coming bands. But music isn’t the festival’s only attraction; I counted almost 40 different all-ages events on its schedule, which runs from June 24th to 28th…

What To See In YYC: Weekend Preview June 12-14

1. Propylene Glycol, Maltodextrin, Retinol Palmitate and Other Words I Don’t Understand Like Love What: Edmonton group Toy Guns Dance are bringing an innovative show to Calgary; including 300 pillows, 12 dancers, one storyteller and one opera singer, this performance cannot be missed. This show will be touring around Albertan sleep showrooms, starting here in Calgary. Did I…

What to see in YYC: Weekend Preview, June 5-7, 2015

Who’s glad that the weekend is finally here? (Me, of course!) I absolutely cannot wait for summer vacation – it’s almost here guys! While we wait for its grand arrival, let’s make the most of our weekends. Here are a few things for you to do this weekend in and around Calgary:   1. Family Favourites What: Every Saturday…