Archive for September, 2011

“With the celebrated release of the SHOT AT THE DARK series, Lifetime Collective and SHOT AT THE DARK are proud to present, a story that encompasses the craft of song writing and the power of music in the short film, WOOD WORK.

The film is due out in November which focusses on the relationship between four Canadian song writers, and their affinity towards guitar playing, and song.

The film is produced by Reid Stewart, Brock Mitchell, and Josh Daignault. Starring, Reuben Bullock, Calvin Locke, Aidan Knight, and Jordan Klassen.”

Here is a teaser from the movie:

The Alberta Printmakers’ Society (A/P) presents:

P.I.Y.: Print It Yourself! Festival

September 17 & 18, 2011 10:00am to 4:00pm

Artist Proof Gallery, 2010F 11 St. SE, Calgary, AB

The Alberta Printmakers’ Society (A/P) is pleased to announce our 2nd annual public printmaking festival and open studio event, PIY: Print It Yourself! on Sep. 17 & 18, 2011.

Members of the public are invited to visit our studio during this two-day arts festival to learn a variety of printmaking techniques, and create their own original artwork. Experienced print instructors will be on-hand throughout both days to help facilitate the creation of your very own silkscreened t-shirts, drypoint etchings, mono-prints and linoleum block prints.

All tools, equipment and materials will be provided free of charge (with the exception of the silkscreened t-shirts – $5 fee). Participants in silkscreen should bring their own light-coloured t-shirt to print on.

Admission is free and all are welcome!

http://www.albertaprintmakers.ca

Chow Down in Cowtown is an (almost!) weekly account of Calgary’s most awesome eats from Ceci n’est pas un food blog.

Anh and Laura at Safari Grill

My friend Anh *loves* Safari Grill so much that she sometimes goes there multiple times a week. Since I like to pretend that anything in the SE is “far”, I had never heard of the place, let alone been there, but made a mental note to go someday…

As Anh continued to gush about Safari Grill on Twitter, along came a dissenter.

“Tiffin is WAY better than Safari Grill!” Mason declared. Anh couldn’t fathom how any place could be better than Safari Grill, so she organized an eat-off, and invited some of her foodie friends (including me) to play. We managed to hit both places in one night as they are conveniently located kitty-corner from each other on 28th Street, just off of Memorial Drive.

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PARKSALE 2011!

PARK – ‘Promoting Artists, Redefining Kulture’ – a network organized by a group of young Calgarian artists to promote and support fellow emerging artists in the community.  PARKSALE is an outdoor market (in the park!) where you will find artists selling and showcasing their art.  Hand-in-hand with the sale of art will be LIVE music and a variety of interactive installations.  The city is growing, and PARK is excited to step up and take an active role in helping and shaping how culture will grow in urban Calgary!

“It is often challenging for many young artists to find spaces where they can make their first impressions without having to pay an expensive vendors fee or a high percentage of commission. In order for culture to grow, we need collective spaces where young artists can participate in our city’s blooming culture and creative communities,” says Kara Chomistek, Co-founder and President of PARK.  All costs for the PARKSALE are covered by PARK.

The event is hosted in a green space with low impact installation, and focus’ on local artists and sustainable and recycled fashion. They are conscious of how important it is to sustain not only our creative environment, but our physical one as well.

PARKSALE is a FREE event happening on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2011 at the U of C’s  North Campus (the green space between the Engineering and ICT faculties) from 10AM to 5PM.  Free Popsicles for those of you who get there early!!!!

Check out more about PARK at www.ourparkonline.com

Java Jamboree in Cochrane Shot by Melanie Pastuck

We have had such a great response from local photographers wanting to get involved in YYC Coffee Disloyalty’s – DEVELOP Photo Project that we have decided to extend the deadline for submissions until September 30, 2011. To see more of Melanie Pastuck’s work, visit http://www.melaniepastuckphotography.ca/

For more information on how to participate, visit www.yycdisloyalty.com

Grab a camera, go explore, send us your favorites.

FABRICATED, one of Calgary’s most talked about and well-attended fashion events of 2011 is back featuring more local designers, retailers and surprises. Returning to the exquisite Theatre Junction GRAND, FABRICATED audiences will begin the evening by walking the red carpet and sipping cocktails at Calgary’s UBU Lounge (www.ubulounge.com), followed by shopping in the marketplace, until they are seated in the Flanagan Theatre for the FABRICATED S/S ’12 fashion/stage show.

Models from I Model Managements will show collections from local talents like Holly Allen Designs, ga.za.ba milano, Chantel Traub, and N.R.T. Fashions and retailers Mealan and Empire Collection. “This year’s show bridges the avant-garde with approachable street style, and with a few theatrical surprises,” says Len Mastaler, Co-director and President of I Model Management.

Last year’s show (the first of its kind) sold out well in advance of the event and this year tickets are now on sale online at www.theatrejunction.com and at Theatre Junction GRAND’s box office. A limited number of seated tickets are available for $40.00, with standing tickets for $25.00.

All FABRICATED guests will also be invited to the official after-party at Wurst Restaurant and Beer Hall (2437 4th Street SW).  Doors to FABRICATED red carpet event open at 8:00pm with the show starting at 9:00pm. For more information visit www.getfabricated.com

FOR TICKETS visit http://tickets.theatrejunction.com/

Ready, Set, Get FABRICATED!   8 Sep 2011 – 8:00pm

The annual Pride Calgary parade is an opportunity for people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultures and backgrounds to unite and march together for the cause of human rights. This year’s parade will see the mayor of Calgary participate for the first time (go Nenshi!) and will culminate in a street festival at the end of the route.

The parade kickoff is this Sunday at noon in Olympic Plaza. The parade route heads west along Stephen Avenue ending at Shaw Millennium Park where the street festival begins. Get in costume, dress up in your rainbow colors, or simply come as yourself to participate.

Sunday September, 4, 2011
12-6PM
For more information, visit www.pridecalgary.ca

Are you staying in town for the long weekend? You may remember me talking about Club Club‘s Community Cookbook a few months ago. Well, now it’s READY and on Saturday they are going to have their Cookbook Launch and Epic Potluck! So please make something (or bring a cash donation if you are not culinarily-inclined) and join us at Pioneers Hall (3625 4 St SW) from 5 PM- Midnight. I will be making my totally unhealthy Mac & Cheese with Brussels Sprouts and Ham.

Cookbooks will be available for purchase for $16 and afterwards will be available from Etsy and Market Collective. Check out the Club Club website in the coming weeks for a full listing.