By Fabian Mayer
On Jan. 19 and 20, Calgary’s Olympic Oval hosted the exciting, world-class speed skating World Cup. Skaters from around the world competed in front of a sizable crowd in what was the last race prior to the World Sprint Championships on Jan 26. and 27. The race was a part of the International Skating… Continue reading World Cup speed skating hits the Oval
By Taylor McKee
Sometimes sport is more than just a game. Each year in August, the Little League World Series draws 11 and 12 year olds from all over the world to Williamsport, Pennsylvania to compete in an internationally televised baseball championship. Last year’s Team Canada was from Langley, British Columbia and was scheduled to face the winner… Continue reading Baseball beyond borders
Although his time throwing elbows and scoring goals for the Detroit Red Wings is over, Gordie Howe, also known as ‘Mr. Hockey,’ continues to be a huge force in the community, raising money for Alzheimer’s research. In 2004, his wife Colleen lost her battle with dementia, an event that inspired the Howe family to become… Continue reading Mr. Hockey heads Alzheimer’s charity
The University of Calgary Dino football squad rush into the 2011-12 season with high expectations as an extra push. As the reigning three-straight conference winners and two-time Vanier Cup finalists, the Dinos enter the season with a lot of pressure. In the tough Canada West conference, the Dinos will compete without seven former All-Canadians who… Continue reading The football season is ready for kickoff
Improv Everywhere, a New York-based performance art group, has captivated people the world over with their guerilla improvisational skits. The group carries out pranks or “missions” in different venues and locales, most of which are public. Their efforts include the annual NYC “No Pants” subway ride where hundreds of volunteers ride the rails pantless and,… Continue reading JAS360 brings performance art to Calgary
Singer/songwriter Andrea Revel was born and raised in Calgary, but moved to Montreal on a whim. Though she had no definite plans, she ended up calling Montreal home for five years. During that time, she worked on a multitude of projects, wrote songs for both Old Navy and Target commercials and released two albums. “I… Continue reading Andrea Revel: folk from Calgary to Montreal and back
The red and white striped shirt is an iconic staple for children who’ve grown up reading the first Where’s Waldo? book published in 1987. Now Michèle Moss, a faculty member in the dance department at University of Calgary, is drawing upon Waldo-esque imagery for a jazz piece she choreographed for Mainstage Dance. “It’s a work… Continue reading Where’s Waldo? He’s on the Mainstage
As time passes and we become more entrenched in this digital age, we forget about the importance of analog. Audiophiles argue that the warm sound provided by a record cannot be compared to the tin sound of CDs. A similar attitude gave rise to Calgary’s $100 Film Festival, now in it’s 19th year, which showcases… Continue reading Filmmaking for cheap at local festival
One would assume that a play called Lauchie, Liza and Rory would have at least three actors performing three characters. It doesn’t. The play only has two, and those two actors– Christian Murray and Natasha McLellan– are responsible for 10 different parts. The play focuses on the story of twins in a small Cape Breton… Continue reading Lauchie, Liza and Rory, sibling rivalry at its finest
Zak Pashak is a staple in Calgary’s art scene. That’s why when news breaks that he has sold his bar, Broken City, and is stepping down from his position as festival director for the hugely popular Sled Island Music Festival, it’s bound to worry Calgarians. But don’t fret your pretty little head too much, with… Continue reading Calgary after Zak Pashak