Archive for August, 2009

My friend Shawn sent me a picture that his wife took of this prairie dog at the Calgary Zoo and It’s too good not to be shared.

Photo Credit: Cheryl Lucas

The summer’s end is fast approaching, with the back to school specials city wide its definitely put a damper on things young and old.

So look back on how awesome your summer was, and how awesome the rest can be as long as you take full advantage!

These two are from a recent trip down to Missoula in Montana USA. It was an eventful trip with some super close friends of mine, in order to enjoy some summer time skateboarding, and to meet up with some new friends from California.

ps. SHOT AT THE DARK will be back on monday morning.

We have wild animals in Calgary. Among the many different animals you’ll encounter, the baby gorilla at the Calgary Zoo is a sight to see. If you’re lucky, you’ll see one playing around with a burlap sack or see the gorillas wrestling. The African exhibit at the zoo is a great example of why Calgary is awesome!

Daniel Johnston Live
Monday September 7th
Know United Church
$25
Tickets Available on Ticketmaster

Kevin Lowry.

Check out the trailer for Sus Monts, a skateboard video featuring Kevin and a bunch of other Calgarians. Sus Monts is available for purchase at all skateboard shops in the city.

Market Collective runs tomorrow, Saturday August 22nd- Doors open at 10am, with a suggested $1.00 admission price or donation to the food bank.  Nothing else needs to be said about this- by now we all know just how awesome this market is, and if you don’t, you MUST head over to Kensington tomorrow to find out! Located in the old Ant Hill Fabric Store – 148 10th St NW.
Be there or be square!

This Sunday, come hang out on the south side of Memorial Drive in Kensington. A huge chunk of the street will be blocked off, and there will be vendors, food, drinks, and games. There will also be some obstacles to skate, provided by The Source. Hope to see you all there!

UPDATE: Here are the boxes that will be there to skate on Sunday. Currently sitting at The Source in Kensington.

Got an awesome dog? EMAIL in their name, breed, favorite treats, other information you want to include and pictures to have your pal featured on CalgaryisAwesome!

Today’s dog featured on BLOG YOUR DOG is Jared’s BFF- Bikini! Here is what he has to say about her:

NAME: Bikini BREED: Yorkshire Terrier FAVORITE SNACK: Lambon strips and peanut butter OTHER INFO: Bikini is 2 years old and 4 pounds of furry fury and a river park (ir)regular. She’s is blind in her left eye (we think she got bit by her dad when she was real young…poor thing). But what she lacks in size and sight, she makes for in sass and speed. If you blink, you might miss her (and many dogs do). Editors Note: Chapeau is in L-O-V-E!

The Spaghetti Western Festival is this weekend, and the Lazy Mks are one band you don’t want to miss!

You can read their latest interview at allthebestthings.ca

Become their friend.

Calgary’s Key to the City is finally ready to release their highly anticipated CD- Owls Of Getchü- this coming Friday, August 21st at 10pm at The Gateway in SAIT.  I was fortunate enough to catch up with Chris Vail, singer and guitar player for the band, and find out what he (and some of his fellow band mates)  have to say about this fine city of ours.

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