{Source} There was no rhyme or reason behind what went down during last Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards. From host Miley’s bizarre costume changes to Kanye West’s presidency announcement, something both unexpected and unforgettable happened every minute. But all attempts to garner views aside, let’s focus on what this award show was really about: the music.…
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…
It’s that time of the year again. No, it’s not quite Christmas yet.. It’s back to school time! By now your mom might be nagging you to adjust your sleep schedule, or you might even be in school already. The nerves you might be feeling may be eating you up and the very thought of…
Picture this: the vibrant, atmospheric, pulse of the Jack Singer Concert Hall, buzzing in the way that it always does in the final minutes before the musicians walk onstage. Now, as the orchestra members file in and the chairs begin to fill, imagine that same feeling quadrupled. That was the aura when Canada’s National Youth Orchestra settled into…
To end off the year, Bishop Carroll‘s Mental Wellness committee did a project on labels. We asked various people to finish the sentence “There’s more to me than…”. From some people we received one word answers, and from others we were able to film them telling us what’s truly on their mind. It’s amazing how insightful teenagers and…
Source If you’ve ever been in my position, you’ve probably found yourself eyeing pictures of your favorite artists and thinking to yourself, “If only I could meet them!”, and thanks to some popular artists you can! Well, that is, if you have a few hundred bucks to spare. I used to see this as a…
{Source} Another month comes to a close and we are that much closer to going back to school. Although I can hear your groans loud and clear, I hope we’re all too busy to think about it until mid-August. But if your definition of “busy” is watching Netflix all day, take a well-deserved break by…
{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…
I had the great fortune of speaking with our blogger of the month Emily Donville, over Starbucks and a gelato, about her experience and on Youth Are Awesome and her journey as an individual in her own life. So without further ado ladies and gentlemen presenting our talented and diligent blogger, Emily Donville! What does blogging…
Hey there, are you bored looking for something to do this weekend? Well you have come to the right place! Here is a list of suggestions of things to do and things around Calgary happening this weekend: First, if you are 18+, stop by Blind Beggar Pub for a show happening tonight! Yes tonight! Friday July…
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…
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…
Music to our ears. An innovative feature for the Discovery Channel’s Shark Week web page includes an interactive experience that allows users to see how our perception of sharks can be altered by different types of music. From a calm tune to a most ominous one, viewers are able to interpret scenes of sharks in a…
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…
{Source} Now at the halfway point of 2015, June was nothing but good to me! As you can see from my 6 other posts this month, I took advantage of my free time before summer school. In addition, my constant outings under the merciless sun left me with very weird tan lines (I’m sure you can…