As part of Jane’s Walk, a tour is taking place today in East Central Calgary. Albert Park – From Hamlet to City Neighbourhood will be guided by local resident Mark Zaugg. From Wikipedia: “Jane’s Walk is a series of neighbourhood walking tours. Named after urban activist and writer Jane Jacobs, Jane’s Walks are held annually during the … Continue reading »
Devonian Gardens has been closed for several years as it undergoes a redevelopment. If you miss the downtown oasis, take comfort! Calgary City News Blog released this sneak-a-peak video. Check it out! The gardens reopen this summer.
The Vietnamese Buddhist Cultural Centre of Calgary (at 17th Ave + 36th Street S.E.) was in full regalia today to celebrate the 2,556th anniversary of Gautam Buddha’s birth. The building is decorated with flowers, sculptures and flags. Take a Sunday night stroll and check it out!
Help bring awareness to sustainability issues and climate change by joining Team Earth Hour™. Millions of Canadians will be switching off their lights from 8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. on Saturday March 31st. Check out www.ca/earthour for amazing resources and ideas. There are so many cool ways to party in the dark! Host a no-cook potluck. Invite the … Continue reading »
Calgary had a party for the opening of the Peace Bridge. How fitting considering we’re is the cultural capital of Canada for 2012. It was a great day for Calgary arts, culture, architecture and community. Yeehaw!
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Get out the fuzzy slippers and jammies, the Saturday Morning Cartoons and All-You-Can-Eat Sugar Cereal Party is back … and this year they promise not to run out of cereal. That’s one of the announcements made at the Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF) launch party March 15 at Local 510. CUFF (April 16-22) will feature … Continue reading »
This LED paper lantern will be perfect for summer nights. Found at the Southview Dollarama. It’s glamp!
An exciting project is being planned in East Central Calgary: the International Avenue Arts and Culture Centre (IAACC). Continue reading »
A party is planned for the official opening, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m March 24. Continue reading »
There’s Muskoka chairs! Continue reading »
Carlisle Developments is planning medium-density residential housing in Albert Park / Radisson Heights. Continue reading »
It’s quirky! It’s crazy! It’s an idea “that is brilliant from all angles.” Continue reading »
The first ever Elves In The Village Christmas market was December 17 in the Simmons Building in the East Village. It was partytime with music by Cantos (support the National Music Centre!) and food from YYC Food Trucks. There were cool vendors like Bee Kingdom (glass-based studio collective), Endeavor Arts Gallery, Make Cheese (DIY cheese), @RetroHouseParty (vintage-style party ideas) … Continue reading »
