On 7th Avenue SW, off the C-Train tracks, sits a century-old building known as the Stuart Block. Over the years, it’s been home to the most eclectic gathering of Calgarians imaginable… but now, it sits empty.

Stuart Block was built in 1911 by T. R. Stuart and originally housed the T. R. Stuart & Co. Hardware Store. The upper two floors remain divided into apartments.  The building is designed in the Edwardian Commercial style with ground level retail and two levels of apartments above. The retail storefront has been completely modified, but it retains a recessed entrance typical of the original design.

Returning to the High Performance Rodeo, This Is My City unites a collective of professional artists and homeless Calgarians to explore a hundred years of evictions in this new, live radio play.

Listen to the stories of Stuart Block residents experiencing the last few minutes in their homes before being evicted, celebrating their time in the space and mourning its loss. This unique creation explores the timeless theme of house and home, through comedy, drama and music.

The Eviction of Stuart Block is part of the This Is My City Festival and High Performance Rodeo and can be experienced at the John Dutton Theatre, Central Library, January 5th, 7pm and it’s Pay What You Can.