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 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 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 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.
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