Last weekend, I had the lucky fortune to attend a performance of The Drowsy Chaperone. Presented by Theatre Calgary, it was a family-friendly “Musical within a Comedy.” How is this possible? The show begins with a lone actor, known as “Man in Chair,” who reminisces as he plays an old record of a (fictional) musical…
On Saturday and Sunday, the University of Calgary will be taken over by a yearly event – Model United Nations. This two day event – presented by the political science department of the University of Calgary- allows high school students the opportunity to simulate the workings of the United Nations. Participants are assigned a country…
One of the most beloved composers and masters in Russia is Peter Tchaikovsky, or Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. He has composed beautiful masterpieces in many areas during the Romantic era, including ballet, symphonies, operas and chamber music. He has also written some of most familiar and popular concert music, among them the ballets Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, and…
“Imagine waking up every morning believing that your actions can make a significant change in the world.” I had the privilege of attending a keynote presentation made by the remarkable Craig Kielburger, an award-winning child rights activist. He inspired the University of Calgary students, staff, faculty and the community on how to take action and…
For the approximate 200,000 years humans have resided on Earth, we’ve accomplished a lot. From agriculture to electricity, humans have experienced rapid developments and huge breakthroughs in various fields. However, in this process, one important thing was forgotten – how these actions impacted our planet. Fortunately, we are starting to take notice now. The Green…
Hey YAA! (Did you just read that as “heya!” ?) So, I’ve been having problems uploading my videos to YouTube in Full HD, so for next week it’ll only be in 720p. Also, this weeks video has been rendered almost completely obsolete by recent events… The Canadian government has handed down an ultimatum to the…
A magnificent jewel that can be found in the heart of the vibrant community of Calgary is Calgary Opera, a company that enriches the lives of many Calgarians through their amazing productions of timeless classics and modern performances. Calgary Opera is committed to showcasing and developing great Canadian talent and new opera works. The evening’s…
When I was looking for a driving school last year, it was hard for me to decide between price versus quality. On one end of the spectrum there was an extremely pricey AMA driving school that had magnificient reviews. On the other end, tiny family-owned driving schools pop up left, right and centre. I decided…
Check out our BRAND NEW video for Youth Week Calgary, happening April 23 – May 1, 2011. [youtube gFTwGv5yzUo] What is Youth Week? Youth Week is based on an international initiative which acknowledges, celebrates and advocates youth empowerment, achievement and involvement throughout the year. From April 23 – May 1, 2011, Calgary communities, agencies and businesses…
I hear dead people… YOU can too. Brilliant composers may be dead but you can still hear their music-LIVE. Cpossbilites is great program, with FREE membership, for people aged 15 to 29, that offers tickets for $12 to go out and see fabulous performances by the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, live. These concerts are definitely wondrous…
The Glenbow Museum is simply one of the best places to visit in Calgary, and I’m not saying this just because I’m currently pursuing a History degree or because I am an amateur artist, but because there is always something amazing for everyone in one of the many exhibits at the Glenbow Museum. The Glenbow…
Some things about the holidays just can’t go forgotten; lights, cookies, a tree, presents and turkey are a few staples that will appear in thousands of homes during the holiday season. The impact these staples have on the environment, however, can very easily be looked over. These things that represent the holidays for so many…
If you live in Calgary, you are used to rapid–and random temperature changes. Yesterday it was above zero, today it is going to be well below. So to ease the topic, let watch a video about liquid nitrogen and thermite! YAAAY 😀 [youtube Yex063_Fblk]
Reprinted from the Scarlett Fever By Benjamin Hilborn and Andrea Johancsik To say that the Dr. E.P. Scarlett Band is “good” is an insult to them and the tremendous amount of work they put into the performance the evening of Thursday, Dec. 9. Every ensemble has been preparing for the winter show since October, during…