Saturday morning folk fest fun
Calgary represented Saturday morning at folk fest while Dan Mangan brought the tree puns from the west coast (*refering to Pines for cedars). Dan Mangan Samantha Savage Smith Axis of Conversation, Samantha Savage Smith and Dan Mangan
The Cat Empire, Coolooloosh & Etran Finatawa Local 510 Stage
The Cat Empire, Coolooloosh and Etran Finatawa provided a cultural mash up at the Local 510 Stage on a surprisingly sunny Friday afternoon.
Dry oil for dry days
Every Calgarian has had their fair share of dry skin days and has likely tried every product under the sun to combat this irritating aspect of living in such a climate. Thankfully there are no shortage of products to try.
Top 40 Under 40 Update
While I'm sure everyone is enjoying their summer despite the weather, there are probably a few people out there anxiously waiting for fall to arrive when the November issue reveals 2010's Top 40 Under 40. I can't give you any hints but I can explain the process a little bit more and why it takes Avenue months to compile our annual list of Calgary's movers and shakers.
Poverty Talks: Calgarians and candidates speak
Last night, Vibrant Communities Calgary hosted Poverty Talks, a panel discussion featuring aldermanic and mayoral candidates speaking with low income Calgarians. The idea was for the candidates to ask the low-income panel questions about living in poverty and the second half the low income Calgarians would ask the candidates how they would address those issues in the upcoming election.
Toboggan Peninsula - post Sled Island mini festival
If you aren't entirely Sledded out and you can't wait for Stampede to start, there's another festival happening in the few days between the two Calgary parties. The Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Association (HSCA) is hosting Toboggan Peninsula a post-Sled mini fest at the Hilhurst Sunnyside Community Centre (1320 5 Ave NW) beginning today at 7 p.m. after the Hillhurst Sunnyside Farmer's Market. Tonight's 18+ eclectic line up includes Doer & the Doddler, Nathan M. Godfrey and a secret headliner.
Earl's patio launch party. Sort of.
It goes with out saying that if you plan a party outside in Calgary it will rain. It doesn't matter which month, the weather will try it's best to work against you. Consider it a fluke if you have gorgeous weather. And count your blessings.
