Modern Magic: How It has Changed for the Worse
It is no longer the ol’ Cups and Balls or Scarf from a Hat, but has it gone too far?
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra: “Northern Exposure: Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A Minor”
On Thursday, March 17th, my friend and I had the opportunity to attend the Calgary Philharmonic’s show “Rush Hour // Northern Exposure: Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A Minor” down at the Jack Singer Concert Hall. Totally spontaneous (shoutout to our band teacher, Mr. Gingrich, for the tickets!), we headed down to the concert hall for…
Alberta Ballet presents Shaping Sound
Last weekend, I was given the opportunity to see the amazing show, Shaping Sound at the Jubilee Auditorium, thanks to Kids Up Front Calgary! A dance performance, choreographed by Emmy Award winning choreographer Travis Wall. The Shaping Sound dance company was originally established in 2012 and is based out of Los Angeles. Travis Wall is not…
Video Of The Day: For Teenage Girls
For years I searched for an outlet to really express myself in a way that made me happy but no matter how hard I looked, I couldn’t seem to do it. I’d attempt to paint or draw, but I’d end up more frustrated than anything because it never came out the way I envisioned. I…
Youth of YYC: Dan, 18
“Jet fuel can’t melt steel memes, and I can’t sleep because there’s too many pretty girls.” – Dan, 18
Cirque du Soleil: Kurios – Cabinet of Curiosities
Kurios really brought out what it was designed to; it was a cabinet of many curiosities at the hand of a scientist who is trying to bridge the gap between the impossible and the possible, with a few minor, unexpected bumps along the way. Going into the show, I was expecting nothing less than an…
Youth of YYC: Hawley, 18
“I deal with clinical anxiety, so I have a fear of just being on stage. If there’s not a direct path for me to get out of, I start panicking on stage, but it’s slowly getting better. Just that when I perform though, the notes just come to me.” – Hawley, 18
Samsung vs. Apple, the eternal question
Have you heard the never ending discussion about one question – which is better, Samsung or Apple? While there is no definitive answer to this question, I will be outlining some of the major pros and cons of both companies and their products, as well as which companies products would be more suitable for which…
The National Youth Orchestra of Canada showcases brillance and passion
The National Youth Orchestra of Canada (NYOC) is recognized for being a strong bridge between music education and a music career…
Stampede 101: My Photo Diary
This year I was lucky enough to experience the Calgary Stampede for each of the 10 days. How you ask? I was working there in the Lammle’s Western Wear Store and it was a fantastic experience. Each day I took some pictures of what I found interesting at the grounds. You couldn’t even tell what…
Attraction (Shadow dance group) on Britain’s Got Talent
Check out this very touching performance by Attraction, a dance group from Hungary. Who knew shadows could inspire such emotion.. http://youtu.be/CvQBUccxBr4
The Kite Runner Flies Into Theatre Calgary
Caution: Plot Details Revealed! “There is a way to be good again” and so begins Theatre Calgary’s adaptation of The Kite Runner. A couple years ago, I had read Khaled Hosseini’s masterpiece and was overjoyed to be given a chance to see Playwright Matthew Spangler’s adaptation. Having been a while since I had read the…
Acting Tips
So I’ve realized that I am good at giving tips and you seemed to like my photography tips so here’s some on acting! 1. Don’t be shy: Actors are not shy people. So just give it all you’ve got, especially during auditions, that way people will notice that you are confident and willing. Don’t be…
Musicians care for kids!!
Much thanks to the Kids Up Front for giving me tickets to the Musicians Care for Kids. An annual event where musicians team up to raise funds for the Boys & Girls Club. The host for the night is the renowned Calgarian artist, Russell Broom, a JUNO winner for songwriter of the year. The musicians…
Music Centre Canada – Summer Jam Camp
So this August, I was fortunate enough to be selected as a participant in a beginner’s guitar camp with 9 other students for a week. Music Centre Canada was gracious enough to provide us with guitars, picks, tuners and the works, free of charge. We were ready to conquer the week with our awesome instructor Danny…