+ma eyewear's phone number
The March 2010 issue of Avenue featured eyeglass frames from +ma eyewear ("Accessorize: Suave Sophistication") and we misprinted the phone number for the store. The correct phone number is (403) 452-7588. We apologize for the mistake. +mas eyewear is a store that sells designer and handmade frames and sunglasses. It is located at 122, 1111 6 Ave. S.W.
90 Things in 90 Days: March 23 Head to the Calgary Zoo
Tour the indoor rainforest, savannah and botanical gardens at the Calgary Zoo. And if you want to get outdoors check out the animatronic dinosaurs at Dinosaurs Alive. The zoo will also host the Cadbury Scavenger Hunt on April 2 and 3.
Canadian Affordable Housing Solutions: Some of the Best Yet
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation has a great section on their website that features links to detailed profiles on some of Canada's most unique and successful affordable housing projects. The important distinction is made between projects involving municipalities and those funded by entrepreneurs.
St. Patrick's Bridge Design Winner Announced
The Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC) unveiled the winner of its St. Patrick's Bridge Conceptual Design Competition today. And the winner is...
90 Things in 90 Days: March 22 Cantos Celebrates Stephen Sondheim's Birthday
Celebrate the 80th birthday of Stephen Sondheim with this musical sulte to his work at the Cantos Music Foundation. Featuring Michael Hope, Michelle Todd and Tiedan Yao showcasing hits from Sweeney Todd, Follies, Little Night Music and more. Tickets $20 and will be available at the door, the show starts at 7:30 p.m.
90 Things in 90 Days: March 21 Visit Fashion Central
Go dress shopping at Fashion Central. Keep it classic with an ensemble by local designer Lara Presber, or opt for rock-and-roll whimsy with Betsey Johnson’s designs. (fashioncentral.ca) 90 Things To Do In 90 DaysYour day-to-day planner to three months of activities guaranteed to combat the winter blues by helping you enjoy or escape the weather. Culture Snacks RSS
90 Things in 90 Days: March 20 Get Mysterious
Evelyn Strange, the latest production by Vertigo Mystery Theatre is an excellent production with fantastic acting and writing. Read the review by Avenue's Man About Town. He won't shut up about it.
90 Things in 90 Days: March 19 Do you Crokinole?
Canada’s oldest board game Crokinole turns 134 this year. Celebrate the enduring tabletop game, which combines curling and shuffleboard, by hosting a game night. (crokinole.com) 90 Things To Do In 90 DaysYour day-to-day planner to three months of activities guaranteed to combat the winter blues by helping you enjoy or escape the weather. Culture Snacks RSS
Vancouver's Inclusionary Zoning Policy
Comparing Vancouver's affordable housing crisis solutions to Calgary's is a simple way to separate lofty goals from viable projects. Too often, we generalize by assuming the number of existing projects is indicative of each city's overall effort, placing Calgary well behind our west coast neighbours. But it's a difference in zoning policy most of us ignore that plays a major role in Vancouver's continual green light of affordable housing projects.
90 Things in 90 Days: March 18 Read a Book
Browse the 10,000 titles in stock at Pages Books on Kensington and pick up a copy of Calgary author Deborah Willis’ Governor General Award-nominated collection of short fiction, Vanishing and Other Short Stories.
