The Glenbow Museum knows how to put on one bumpin party! This past Saturday, October 24, Calgary’s beloved museum threw a launch party to kick off its new exhibits and this was one party even the great Gatsby himself would have been envious of.
Read moreAlberta Theatre Projects miss the mark with 'The Circle'
I have bad news....I attended opening night of Alberta Theatre Projects' (ATP) latest play, The Circle this past Friday, October 23, and I was very disappointed with what I saw. Hailed by ATP as a provocative and brave depiction of the dangerous time of youth, there was tremendous hype leading up to Friday's world premiere of the show, which made it all the more disappointing.
Read moreCalling all sexy astronauts: Booby Ball is ready for liftoff
Rethink Breast Cancer’s 14th annual fundraiser, Booby Ball is ready for liftoff tonight and you better have your sexy space suits ready! This year’s event is titled Planet Booby and it is a space-themed gala with the following mission: To raise awareness and fundraising in the fight against breast cancer, while launching you to the most fun, sassy and stylish galaxy in the universe.
Read moreThey are ready for their close-up
The cast of The Circle, presented by Alberta Theatre Projects. Photo courtesy of Kenneth Locke.
The rehearsals are over, the previews are winding down, and the stage is set for the world premiere of The Circle at Alberta Theatre Projects on Friday, October 23. Written by local playwright Geoffrey Simon Brown, who recently graduated from the National Theatre School, The Circle is an exciting new play about the turbulence of adolescence.
Read moreA wicked opening of Theatre Calgary's 'The Crucible'
Thank you Theatre Calgary for a night of wickedly compelling theatre!
Where was I this weekend? I was transported back in time to 1692, to the town of Salem, Massachusetts, just in time for the infamous Salem witch trials! But don’t worry, I was only an audience member…at Theatre Calgary’s opening night performance of The Crucible.
Read moreIt's witching hour at Theatre Calgary
THEATRE CALGARY'S "THE CRUCIBLE" PROMISES TO DELIVER A WICKEDLY EERIE THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE. PHOTO COURTESY OF DAVID COOPER.
There is an evil lurking onstage at the Max Bell Theatre and everyone will be a suspect starting this Friday, October 16. That’s when Theatre Calgary opens its production of Arthur Miller’s chilling masterpiece, The Crucible. Set in 1692 during the Salem witch trials in Massachusetts, The Crucible tells a disturbing tale of a community that is torn apart by fear.
Read more2015 YYC Pizza Week: Indulging in fine pizza while supporting the community
My friend (left) and I enjoying the 2015 YYC Pizza Week at UNA Pizza & Wine.
Every year, Calgary pizza lovers dream about YYC Pizza Week, when some of the top restaurants in the city offer a signature pizza, with partial proceeds going toward charity. As a passionate pizza fan, I can’t imagine a more perfect situation…the excuse to indulge in delectable pizza for a good cause is just too good to be true.
Read moreCIFF combines Christmas and Halloween!
The 16th annual Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) was a rousing success, with over 200 international films showcased from September 23 - October 4, 2015. This year, I had the pleasure of attending the infamous Black Carpet Gala, where a freakishly fun film, A Christmas Horror Story showed how a Christmas-themed film can also be a screamfest!
Read moreATP’s season promises to deliver first-rate contemporary theatre
It was a pleasure attending Alberta Theatre Project's 2015/2016 season launch. I'm on the left and my friend Michael is on the right!
Alberta Theatre Projects (ATP) recently kicked off its season with the hilarious "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike", which runs until October 3. What's next? At the season launch party a couple weeks ago, artistic director Vanessa Porteous gave us a preview of what to look forward to and I'm here to give you the scoop!
Read moreA salute to summer!
I had a blast at Union Events' 2015 Chasing Summer Music Festival, held August 7-8 in Calgary, Alberta.
Summer is my favourite season of the year and I absolutely love making the most out of it. This summer has been a particularly memorable one, because I’ve done a lot of fun, exciting things for the first time, as well as enjoyed some of my annual favourite activities. Wanderlust 108, EDC Vegas and Chasing Summer were some of the new events I had the pleasure of attending this year. Add to that the yearly TransAlta Evening Grandstand Show at the Calgary Stampede and this summer has been a smashing good time so far!
Read moreA victory for the Flames is a victory for us all
My friend Blaine (right) and I were excited to cheer on the Calgary Flames this past Saturday!
Calgarians are in fine spirits following the Calgary Flames' recent victory over the Vancouver Canucks. Many non-Calgarians may simply interpret Calgary's happy uproar as a large city of overly dedicated hockey fans cheering on their local team. But the joy and excitement we feel in Calgary right now goes far beyond hockey.
Read morePartying in pink for good reason!
Let’s be honest. Who doesn’t love a good party? Who doesn’t love contributing to a good cause? And lastly, who doesn’t love wearing pink...wait, don’t answer that. Because I’m just going to assume you agree with me in saying that everyone loves all three of those things. That’s exactly why the 8th annual Pink Party held on Saturday, March 28th, was such a blast!
Read moreEscaping to wine heaven!
This year's annual Grape Escape wine festival, hosted by Co-op was the perfect weekend getaway!
This weekend I escaped the cold, dreary Calgary weather and indulged in sample after sample of some of the best wines I’ve ever tasted! Where did I escape to? The annual Grape Escape event at the BMO Centre of course! The festive wine, spirits and beer sampling event is hosted by Co-op each spring and introduces guests to a variety of products Co-op offers.
Read moreLainey Lui’s Smut Soiree was sizzling!
I spent my first night in Toronto at Lainey Lui's 2014 Smut Soiree - the gossip and fashion event of the season!
Hosted by Elaine “Lainey” Lui, co-host of CTV’s daytime talk show, The Social and reporter for CTV’s eTalk, the 9th annual Smut Soiree drew bloggers, fashionista/ers, and everyone else who wanted to get the dirt on their fav celebrities. Along with her pal Teri Hart, Lainey dished out so much dirt on the most scandalous of Hollywood topics that seasoned smut hounds were literally drooling.
Read moreLaser eye surgery is life changing!
For most of my life I’ve relied on contact lenses and glasses – but not anymore! Last month, I got LASIK laser eye correctional surgery done and it’s changed my life. I had my surgery done at Demong Associate Eyecentre, by Dr. Thaddeus Demong – a world renowned eye surgeon who has been in the business for over 30 years and has corrected the vision of over 12,000 patients in Calgary since 1991.
Read moreLawrence Hong - a beautiful and inspirational person
Lawrence Hong, 1986-2014
Lawrence Hong was a wonderful young man with a beautiful heart and spirit. I had the privilege of meeting Lawrence a few years ago when we were students together at the University of Calgary. He always lifted my spirits with his radiant smile and infectiously positive energy.
Read moreFind your answers
O2 Dance Company photo shoot! Thank you to Jeremy Fokkens for this photo shoot! Check out www.jfphoto.ca and https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jeremy-Fokkens-Photography/110365682318662 for his work
I’ve had a really busy few months, with my new job and rehearsing for 02 Dance Company’s Answers. Let me tell you about Answers – it’s an amazing contemporary dance show choreographed by the incredible Sarah Dolan and I hope you can come see it. Answers is playing November 7-9 at the Theatre Junction Grand and it’s a beautiful show that showcases stunning dancers as well as a captivating and compelling storyline.
Read moreA summer survived!
After a summer of going out and experiencing new things, meeting new people and daring to do things I never dreamed I'd do...I'm back - and ready to take on the fall.
Read moreBurger Heaven!
My friend Madeline and I enjoyed our thrilling adventure to burger heaven at Loungeburger, during YYC Burger Week!
Summer has finally arrived in Calgary and I’ve already taken my first vacation! Where did I go? I went to burger heaven! Yes, my friends, this mystical land does indeed exist and it’s located at the wonderful establishment known as Loungeburger, right here in Calgary!
Read moreDare to dream
It has often been said that it’s not results and victories that we hold closest to our hearts – it’s the journeys along the way that we cherish and remember the most. Hilary Johnston, a recent communications degree graduate from the University of Calgary, decided that she wanted to inspire Calgary post-secondary students and new grads with the personal stories of Avenue Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40.
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