Science Café: Sea Sick

May 22, 2012

Ironwood Stage and Grill
1229 9 Ave. S.E.
Calgary, Alberta

sparkscience.ca

Telus Spark presents a Science Cafe event, "Sea Sick — Are we killing the oceans?"

The news is full of stories about Arctic ice melting, dead zones growing, and oceans becoming acidic. Experts on ocean life and ocean health provide the picture of what conservationists are doing to the world’s oceans.

This event is free and open to the public. Event starts at 6 p.m.

Science Café: Hacking and Cracking

Apr 24, 2012

Ironwood Stage and Grill
1229 9 Ave. S.E.
Calgary, Alberta

sparkscience.ca

Telus Spark presents a Science Cafe event, "Hacking and Cracking — How safe are your computer systems?"

If the bad guys can hack the CIA, how safe are your personal computers, your business systems, and our networked society? Experts from the University of Calgary and the Institute for Quantum Information Science discuss computer security — the surprising and the scary!

This event is free and open to the public. Event starts at 6 p.m.

Science Café: Will We Run Out of Fresh, Clean Water?

Mar 27, 2012

Ironwood Stage and Grill
1229 9 Ave. S.E.
Calgary, Alberta

sparkscience.ca

Telus Spark presents a Science Cafe event, "Will we run out of fresh, clean water?"

Scientists from the University of Lethbridge and the University of Saskatchewan debate issues of water quality and scarcity as they affect people in urban, rural and First Nations communities.

This event is free and open to the public. Event starts at 6 p.m.

Science Café: Mini Vs. Mega Telescopes

Feb 28, 2012

Ironwood Stage and Grill
1229 9 Ave. S.E.
Calgary, Ontario

sparkscience.ca

Telus Spark presents a Science Café event, "Mini vs. Mega Telescopes — Will answering “Big Cosmic Questions” require big monster telescopes?"

Canadian astronomers involved with cutting-edge new telescopes debate the role of new billion-dollar mega-telescopes now under construction versus what small low-cost scopes can show us about the universe.

This event is free and open to the public. Event starts at 6 p.m.

Science Café: Healthy Hospitals

Jan 30, 2012

Ironwood Stage and Grill
1229 9 Ave. SE.
Calgary, Alberta

sparkscience.ca

Telus Spark and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research present a Science Café panel discussion: "Healthy Hospitals: What Prevents the Spread of Infections?"

Come discuss the latest prevention strategies to help stop the spread of hospital-bred infections and protect patients, visitors and staff from acquiring these bugs.

This event is free and open to the public. Talk begins at 6 p.m.

The Ink Spot Collective: Calgary Poetry Slam and Open Mic

Jan 26, 2012

The Auburn Saloon
163, 115 9 Ave. S.E.
Calgary, Alberta

theauburn.ca

In the proud tradition of poetry slams, the Ink Spot Collective presents anight of wild, racing words and hearts.

Richard Van Camp: Stories Under a Full Moon

Mar 8, 2012

Taylor Family Digital Library, University of Calgary
2500 University Dr. N.W.
Calgary, Alberta

arts.ucalgary.ca

The University of Calgary hosts a special evening with Richard Van Camp as part of its Distinguished Writers Program. 

Beverly Hungry Wolf: Life Journeys of Blackfoot Women

Mar 1, 2012

Husky Oil Great Hall, Rozsa Centre, University of Calgary
2500 University Dr. N.W.
Calgary, Alberta

arts.ucalgary.ca

The University of Calgary's hosts a special evening with its 2012 Paget/Hoy speaker, Beverly Hungry Wolf.

Join Wolf for an evening of stories and traditional dance illustrating the changing roles of women in Blackfoot society over time. 

Talk at 7:30 p.m. A book signing and open reception will follow.

Valentine's Day PechaKucha Night

Feb 14, 2012

The Plaza Theatre
1133 Kensington Rd. N.W.
Calgary, Alberta

calgaryculture.com

Drawing their name from the Japanese term for the sound of "chit chat," PechaKucha Nights are based on a simple presentation format: speakers present 20 slides each, for only 20 seconds per slide. Hear from a variety of speakers, including artists, journalists and business people. Presented by Calgary Arts Development.

This event is free; RSVP at pkn11.eventbrite.com or at the door (limited availability).

WordFest Calgary Book Sale

Jan 24, 2012 to Jan 26, 2012

WordFest Office, Eau Claire Market
B03, 2000 Barclay Parade S.W.
Calgary, Alberta

wordfest.com

Come visit WordFest's new office in Eau Claire Market, and browse a huge selection of books being sold in support of the literary festival's programming.

Sale runs 10 a.m. ro 5 p.m. from Tuesday, January 24 to Thursday, January 26.