Calgary Food Blogger Bake Sale

Feb 11, 2012

Casel Marché
2505 17 Ave. S.W.
Calgary, Alberta

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This unique event brings together more than 20 local bloggers for a bake sale unlike any other. Sample delecatable treats, order lunch at the popular food trucks and sample wine from J. Webb Wine Merchants.

All proceeds benefit the Brown Bagging It for Calgary's Kids Society.

Event runs Saturday, February 11 and Sunday, February 12 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 

24th Annual Wine Gala & Auction Fundraiser

Apr 21, 2012

Glencoe Club
636, 29 Ave. S.W.
Calgary, Alberta

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The Glencoe Club hosts the 24th Annual Wine Gala & Auction in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary and Area.

This elegant evening boasts a cocktail reception, light musical entertainment, five-star cuisine, beverages and door prizes. The evening culminates with an exciting live auction with celebrity presents.

Cocktail reception begins at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m. 

Tickets are $200 each or $2,000 for a batch of 8. Tickets available online at cpcbowriver.com or by emailing gala@cpcbowriver.com.

International Women's Day Potluck and Celebration

Mar 8, 2012

Calgary Women's Centre
646 1 Ave. N.E.
Calgary, Alberta

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The Calgary Women's Centre hosts a celebratory potluck to mark International Women's Day.

"A woman’s work is never done" is this year's theme in honour of all the work that women and girls do in Canada  and around the world — paid or unpaid. 

Event runs from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is event is free and open to the public.

Tim Hus: Stompin' Tom's Birthday Bash

Feb 10, 2012

Mikey's Juke Joint & Eatery
1901 10 Ave. S.W.
Calgary, Alberta

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Celebrate the legendary Man with the Black Hat and his stompin' board on his 76th birthday at Mikey's Juke Joint & Eatery. 

Tim Hus and his country western band will perform Stompin' Tom Connors classics, as well as songs from their new album, Hockeytown. With special guest Billy MacInnis, Stompin' Tom's fiddle player for the last 8 years.

Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door.

Albion: An English Love Story Concert

Feb 12, 2012

Lougheed House
707 13 Ave. S.W.
Calgary, Alberta

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Featuring magician Malcolm Russell, this concert with members of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra features works by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Frank Bridge, and Rebecca Clarke.

Shows run Sunday and Monday at 7:30 p.m.  A post-concert reception will follow.

Tickets are $40, $30 for students and seniors, available by calling 403-240-4174.

Bragg Creek Performing Arts: Kellylee Evans

Feb 25, 2012

Bragg Creek Centre
23 White Ave.
Calgary, Alberta

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Bragg Creek Performing Arts presents Kellylee Evans, winner of the 2011 Juno Award for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year winner.

Kellylee Evans has the beautifully casual phrasing of a jazz singer, the lusty come-on of a soul singer and the tunes of a pop star in waiting.

Two performances: 2:30 p.m. matinee and 6:30 p.m. dinner show.

Matinee show tickets are $12 adults, $5 for youth 6-17, rush only. Dinner show tickets $56 with dinner, $33 without, available online at braggcreekperformingarts.com.

Heart for Healing Fundraising Dinner at NOtaBLE

Feb 13, 2012

NOtaBLE Restaurant Works
4611 Bowness Rd. N.W.
Calgary

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This Valentine's Day, NOtaBLE restaurant opens its doors to host a dinner in honour of Darrell Jamha, a personal friend of Chef Michael Noble who is battling Lou Gehrig's disease.

Attendees will enjoy a four-course gourmet dinner complete with live entertainment and exciting live auction items.

Cocktails at 6:30 p.m. Dinner at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $250, available online at notabletherestaurant.ca, darrellsjourney.com or by calling 403-992-4372.

YYC Hot Chocolate Fest

Feb 1, 2012 to Feb 29, 2012

Various locations
Calgary, Alberta

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Participating Calgary coffee shops, restaurants and hotels compete for the title of “Calgary’s Best Hot Chocolate" in support of Calgary Meals on Wheels.

Calgarians have until February 29th to try as many Signature Hot Chocolates as possible and rate each one. For a list of participating locations and to vote, go to yychotchocolate.com.

Exposure 2012 Closing Party

Feb 24, 2012

Art Central
100 7th Ave. S.W.
Calgary, Alberta

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Exposure 2012 celebrates another successful festival gathering at Art Central to showcase the up-and-coming stars of photographic arts.

Doors open at 7 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

Exposure 2012: An Evening With Diana Thorneycroft

Feb 16, 2012

Art Gallery of Calgary
117 8 Ave. S.W.
Calgary, Alberta

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World renowned, Winnipeg-based photographer Diana Thorneycroft creates staged tableaux photographs featuring children's dolls. The artist will discuss the inspiration, esthetics and politics behind her work. Part of the Exposure 2012 Photography Festival.

Talk begins at 7 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.