Archive for May, 2009

I may be a little slow on the draw, but issue 03 from these fine kids at atbt is AWESOME! Everything from the cover painting by Eric Louie, to the countless interviews and amazing layout makes me glad that the Witt and Kane are making it happen.

I love nothing more than seeing good people doing something they love and bringing out the best in everyone. SO grab a copy around town or peep www.atbt.ca

awesomejames.

You know them, you love them, you support them. June 2nd, 2009, The Dudes release their newest album, “Blood Guts Bruises Cuts”.

Join them on Saturday, June 13th, 2009 at 9:00pm at #1 Legion, 116 7th Avenue SE for a celebration of this new CD release.

Featuring:

Said The Whale, The Pants Situation, DJewel, and more.

Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=105825563447&ref=share

Fellini comes to town! Tonight only!

Thanks to The Plaza in Kensington (www.theplaza.ca) and the Calgary Cinematheque (www.calgarycinema.org) we are able to see a restored 35mm print of Fellini’s La Strada (1954)  If this is as beautiful and poignant as Fellini’s film La Dolce Vita it’s worth the $10 student admission….come check it out…you’ll see me there with a big cup of Plaza coffee, enjoying every second….

Plan It Calgary will host six Open Houses regarding the Proposed Municipal Development Plan (MDP) and Proposed Calgary Transportation Plan (CTP). After 2 ½ years of research, consultation and plan development, these Open Houses are intended to give Calgarians an opportunity to view the Proposed Plans. Information will also be presented  about how citizens can direct their comments, and/or participate in the Public Hearing on Tuesday, June 23, 2009.

Saturday, May 23  
12:00 – 3:00 pm

North West
Dalhousie Community Association 
5432 Dalhart Road N.W.

South Central
St. Mary’s University College – Le Fort Centre – Rm L201
14500 Bannister Road S.E.

Tuesday, May 26 
5:00 – 8:00 pm

South East
Millican/Ogden Community Association
6901 – 20A Street S.E.

North East
Village Square Leisure Centre — Saddle Ridge Room
2623 – 56 Street N.E.

Wednesday,  May27
5:00 – 8:00 pm

Central
Earl Grey Elementary School
845 Hillcrest Avenue S.W.

Thursday, May 28
5:00 – 8:00 pm

West
Ambrose University College
150 Ambrose Crescent S.W. (access from 69 Street S.W. and Springborough Blvd. S.W.)

For those unable to attend, information presented at the Open Houses will be available at  www.calgary.ca/planit 

Photo: Jet Purple
Representing: Bill the Goose chilling on the front lawn and attacking his reflection.
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After the ball game…

Come check out an amazing new solo exhibition featuring new works from TheKidBelo at The Gallery Street Life & Styles 113-1013 17th Ave SW Thursday, May 21, 2009 7:00pm – 11:55pm.

The show will be running until the beginning of July for those who cannot make it to the opening night. As for those who plan to attend, please know that the space is limited in The Gallery, so waiting might occur if capacity is reached. This is an art SHOW and exhibit, not an art party. All those that attend the show should be able to properly view the work, enjoy the work and be able to move within the space. Please make note because of this waiting may occur.

This event is 18 years of age and older only, as it is a licensed event.

The night of the public opening there will be a raffle for a 36″ x 60″ custom piece by TheKidBelo. Tickets will be $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00 (CASH ONLY). The draw will be made by TheKidBelo, at 11PM – May 21st. The winning number of the stub will be posted on TheKidBelo Fan Page on facebook and The Gallery Fan Page if the winner is not present at that time. (Winner does not have to be present but must present the stub to the The Gallery to claim the prize.)

Photo: Liz Field

Calgary Vipers home opener is tomorrow night, May 21, at Foothills Stadium versus the Long Beach Armada. Tickets are very affordable and there is not a bad seat in the stadium. I know that a lot of people who have never been to a baseball game think its boring, but give it a chance, you might just get hooked! Go Vipers Go!

So a few of us decided that we needed a fresh party that has some cutting edge music and a new venue. We then figured that we might as well invite some friends so we hooked up with our friends Max Ulis, Pirahna Pirahna and Fat Pat.

Alongside Vancouver Canada’s Lighta! crew Max has been pushing his dubstep and glitched out digital dancehall sounds up and down the west coast. Lighta!’s Dubforms parties in Vancouver have showcased some of the finest talent Dubstep has to offer. Max has appeared alongside the likes of Skream, Benga, Hatcha, Loefah, Kode 9, The Bug, DZ, Ghislain Poirier, Youngsta, Dj C, Filastine, Knifehandchop, Deadbeat,and the legendary Remarc.

Check out Max Ulis on www.maxulis.com

LorneB has been bringing music to Calgary people for 10 years now and is part of the record label Homebreakin Records.

Our friends Pirahna Pirahna are two fella’s from Calgary who are breaking ground with new minimal, bass heavy, melodic sounds. These two are definitely on the way up and can be found pushing their new sounds on their new blog.

www.therinseout.com

Fat Pat is part of the PK sond crew who basically have the baddest soundsystem in Western North America. They run a stage at the world renowned Shambhala Music Festival and have been bringing great music to Calgary for a long time now. Pat’s music is all low end and he is going to run the system into the ground.

Come join us as we listen to good music on a loud stereo.
18+
Corner of 1st and Stephen Ave. SW
Tell the door guy you were invited by Lighta!, Homebreakin, TheRinseOut or PK Sound.

Zak Pashak is the owner of the Broken City Social Club and director of the Sled Island Music and Arts Festival. Never afraid to take on a challenge, Zak has directed his entrepreneurial drive into piecing together a central hub for the creative-minded in Calgary. As Sled Island heads into it’s third year, he is making a conscious effort to program more local bands along side critically acclaimed international artists that would not otherwise perform in Calgary. He’s also a renowned foodie and can’t get enough of playing the game of Magic these days. -Drew Marshall

What makes Calgary so awesome?

There are a lot of good people here.

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