24
May

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Look no further than downtown Calgary for unique shopping experiences. In addition to having some of the top retailers in town, downtown Calgary is adding summer outdoor markets to spice things up even further.  [click to continue…]




23
May
Post image for Theatre Junction’s ‘Ganesh versus the Third Reich’ is a play within a play.

Theatre Junction’s presentation of Back to Back Theatre’s production Ganesh versus the Third Reich is a play within a play. It features mixed abilities performers telling both a story about Lord Ganesh and his quest to get the symbol of the swastika from Hitler, and the story of the making of this play. The scenes integrate together and becomes more about the rehearsal and creation of the story, than about the actual story itself.
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23
May

Cinderella’s iconic glass slipper pales in comparison to what BURST has in store for Calgary on May 25th, when the global glass community will unite for a runway show of glass couture at Eighth Avenue Place.

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Runway fashion show meets high-end art gallery, this delight for the eyes will dazzle under the lights as each ensemble has been designed with glass as the focal point or an incorporated element. [click to continue…]




21
May

Calgary Tower

Located at 101- 9th Ave SW, the Calgary Tower offers panoramic views and fine dining high above the city. If you’ve ever zipped to the top in the high-speed elevator or taken a spin in the restaurant, you know what I mean. However, have you heard about their behind-the-scenes tour?  [click to continue…]




17
May

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Sometimes you have the pleasure of meeting someone that you have an instant connection with and have much to chat about. What’s most impressive and a bit bizarre is when that connection and friendship begins on Twitter. [click to continue…]




17
May

7_Avenue_20130518Please note that there is a LRT disruption in downtown Calgary between Saturday, May 18th and Monday, May 20th of 2013. [click to continue…]




17
May

We are very proud that our Downtown Pedestrian Mall Manager, Shauna Quinn, was recently a finalist for the Mayor’s White Hat Award at the 51st Annual Calgary White Hat Awards. This honour is awarded to an individual committed to Calgary’s tourism industry with a minimum of five years related service.

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Shauna’s background as an event planner has seen her involved in the successful execution of a number of very high profile events; six International Olympic Games, as well as local projects over the years including the 2008 JUNO Awards in Calgary. [click to continue…]




15
May

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It was hot this past Sunday. Like, really hot, right? Not that I’m complaining! However, as many of us in Alberta live without air conditioning, when summer really gets going, it’s nice to have a destination to head to for a bit of a cool down – and not just the frozen food section at Safeway. [click to continue…]




14
May
Post image for ‘Panic’ is fascinated with Hitchcock.

Vertigo Theatre’s Panic is a play written by Joseph Goodrich, who is fascinated by the classic mystery genre. It’s a play that is a homage to the great Master of Suspense, Alfred Hitchcock. [click to continue…]