{source} Happy September YYC! The beginning of a school year means a new start, so I thought it was appropriate to introduce new (and old) Canadian bands to add to your playlist. I was recently contacted by a band from Edmonton and I immediately fell in love with their music. This made me realize how shielded we…
You may know the lyrics “We met for a reason, either you’re a blessing, or a lesson.” That may be a piece of advice to hold onto for the rest of your life. As a teenager, friendships come and go and not all are meant to last. Some friendships you experience burn bright, fast…
During summer, it often seems like you’re stuck in a period of endless nights where you can do whatever and sleep in till whenever with next to no obligations. Then, September rolls around and you can’t lounge on the couch all day in your pyjamas binge-watching Freaks & Geeks. It’s back to school time. And while…
Happy back to school everybody! You knew it was coming, and now it’s finally here. Trust me, as a student at Sir Winston Churchill entering Grade 11, I’m completely aware that back-to-school is not always something to anticipate. Back to school brings homework, studying, and having to wake up early. I had my fair share of that…
Forecast Sadly, the summer’s coming to an end. It may seem like everything is dying down but that’s definitely not the case. Are you scrambling to find something to do? Are you looking to have some last memorable fun to end your summer? Take a look at what’s going on in Calgary…
Over the summer, I made a goal to hit as many festivals and events downtown as possible. Some, I was able to volunteer at (Reggaefest, Fiestaval, or Opera in the Village, anyone?) and others, such as Canada Day and the Lilac Fest, I spent the day as a patron instead. One that really stood out to me…
With summer quickly coming to an end, check out these local events taking place this weekend to help make the most of the remaining weeks before school begins! Taste of Calgary What: Taste of Calgary is the city’s most appetizing festival, giving visitors the chance to sample the city’s food, beverages, music and…
Calgary has been home to a growing arts and culture scene over the past few years and many aspects of it can go unnoticed for the speed at which new ideas are popping up. With summer half over (how did that happen?), now is the perfect time to take advantage of the remaining month before school…
Forecast: {Source} Are your calenders empty for the weekend? Fill em up with some of the events listed below! 1. Lust For Youth What: Copenhagen’s LUST FOR YOUTH will be joining YYC for a very exciting evening featuring some of the best electronic and post-punk acts in Western Canada. Assembled for your enjoyment for one night in August,…
{Source} Forecast: {Source} Looking for ways to ring in the new month? Here are 15 events to add to your weekend festivities: FRIDAY ONLY 1. Smoke’s Poutinerie Eating Tour {Source} What: Smoke’s Poutinerie World Famous Great Canadian Cross-Country Plaid Gravy Train Fries Curd and Gravy Weird Wild and Wacky Poutine Eating Tour 2015 stops in Calgary on July 31. Stop…
{Source} No matter which way you tackle it, a Bucket List is fun to have. It ensures you live life to its fullest and without regrets. Although number 22 and 83 on your list will probably get you into trouble, it’s worth a shot, right? What I most appreciate about bucket lists are that they…
Being the designer and founder of a successful leather-focused fashion brand after switching careers from finance to fashion with your family as your biggest support system seems like quite the journey hey? But then again who is to say that life isn’t full of ups and downs right? After sitting down with the designer of…
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…
Frantically searching through the stampede food map for the location of Pub Grub’s red velvet chicken strips selling point and dragging my weary friends in circles; I began my worthwhile journey to try out one of this year’s new midway food: the Red Velvet Chicken Strips. Finally finding the building where the chicken strips were…
Thanks to Kids Up Front, I was lucky enough to receive tickets to the Stampede this Tuesday. So, after a stressful day of morning summer school, I treated myself to a day of stampeding with my sister. This was actually my first time attending, and I finally saw what all the excitement about it was for. I…