Once again, another weekend is fast approaching. It feels like no time at all has passed since the 5-day weekend and for those who were busy the majority of that time (and that would have to be me…), may this be the time to finally relax and indulge in these great events occurring in our…
“I’ve never been bored with it, or wanted to quit. My teacher keeps me interested, and I’m always learning new things. I know that I can pursue anything I want to and still have time to play the cello.” – Mark, 16
Calgary has a rich culture of delicious local restaurants and Big Fish (1112 Edmonton Trail NE) is no exception to that. Delicious seafood paired with a casual yet upscale atmosphere and friendly service made for a highly enjoyable experience. My first impression was that the building itself…
“I feel content reading. It opens your soul to comprehend the world in ways you weren’t aware of before.” – Julie, 17
After one exhausting week, it is finally time to relax and detox the brain from all the stress that has been clogging it. Yes, my dear readers, it is a long weekend. Days to sleep in, and of course, tons of opportunities to catch up with the city as it bustles with life. I have…
“It definitely isn’t the easiest thing to talk about. There is so much stigma regarding mental health (especially since mental illness isn’t always visible), which prevents many individuals from reaching out and getting the support that they need. My advice to anyone struggling is to find someone you trust and start talking about it. Ask…
With semester 2 in full swing, you’re sure to need some kind of break from adjusting to your new classes. If you’re free on the weekend and feel the need to unwind from all the stress, check out whats going on around this weekend! You won’t regret it! 1) Junior Achievement of Southern Alberta’s…
The new year is well upon us, bringing us promises of change, rebirth, and… dinosaurs? Telus Spark, Calgary’s one and only science center, opened its new “Dinosaurs in Motions” exhibit last weekend. Constructed by the late metal sculptor John Payne, this travelling exhibit combines the modern nostalgia of rusted metal and the imposing presence of prehistoric dinosaurs…
The City Mayors Foundation believes that a competitive project like The World Mayor Project is able persuade citizens to engage more strongly with the work of their mayors and at the same time provide them an opportunity to learn about the challenges faced by cities around the world. This project was conceived to commend city leaders chosen…
Gummi Boutique is one of my favourite stores in Calgary. It is stocked with things beyond my imagination and what looks to be, things straight from the internet. Not only do they carry an excellent array of rare and delicious candy, they also sell great novelty doodads that make my geeky heart flutter. There are so…
“Perfection in music does not exist. Just look at us playing the fifth movement.” – Jamie and Katie, 17 and 15 Shot backstage at the Conservatory and Bella Hall open house with members of the Calgary Youth Orchestra
Having performed for former premier Alison Redford, Prince William and Kate Middleton during their stop at the stampede during the summer a few years back and being a part of the Young Canadians, Mary Kate Aquino is quite the bright young star. I went to junior high with her, so I knew a little bit about…
“It’s a Lauren thing. Ooooh tsssss.” – Lauren (Marco) and Lauren (Polo), 16 and 16 Shot backstage at the Conservatory and Bella Hall open house with members of the Calgary Youth Orchestra.
With the recent announcements that Target, Mexx, Jacob, Smart Set and Sony are all closing up their Canadian stores, it really got me thinking. Despite a primarily American-dominated retail scene, there’s more than one US chain that I really wish would come to Canada or expand their already-existing Canadian operations. I still maintain that we…
Over the years, Calgary has slowly shaped itself to be a Canadian hub that has captured the attention of various organizations and, in turn, many new and exciting events are now held here. Last year, some of my favourite events included the Comic Expo, Beakerhead, and the Holt Renfrew: Lock into Paris Fashion Show. This…