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A Space That Remembers reflects my belief that places can inhabit us as much as we inhabit them. "Through painting, I seek to create spaces where observation, memory, emotion, and imagination come together—spaces that invite us to look closely, to reflect, and to consider what a landscape carries, what it has witnessed, and what we...
Bouchercon is an epic mystery fan convention for readers, writers and lovers of crime fiction. It consists of panel discussions, presentations, and other programming on a wide variety of topics and allows interaction amongst readers and writers.This is an excellent opportunity to get to know your favourite authors and learn about new authors in the...
How do we see the world and how do we come to understand it? The significance of Indigenous knowledges and their deep relationship to the land should come as no surprise. However, the appreciation of these ancient sciences and ways of knowing continues to be minimized despite having been the backbone of survival on this...
International equestrian show jumping returns to the heart of downtown Calgary. Competitors join from all across North America to compete for over half a million dollars in prize money.Competition runs daily in the Nutrien Western Event Centre at Calgary Stampede Park. Join us as we celebrate the Show Jumping Canada Championships!
Join us for Open Mic hosted by Earl Morgan every Wednesday from 8 PM to 11 PM.
Five college students visit an abandoned cabin in the woods and accidentally unleash an evil force that turns them all into demons. It’s up to Ash (a housewares employee, turned demon-killing hero), and his trusty chainsaw to save the day.A wildly entertaining Canadian adaptation of the cult-classic horror comedy, Evil Dead The Musical explodes onto...
An evening Canadian country music artist and award-winning singer and songwriter Owen Riegling.
Please join Sam Wiebe and Kelly Senecal for an evening of readings and conversation. Sam Wiebe will be launching his newest title, Shot in Vancouver, set to release this October from Arsenal Pulp Press.About the Book: Sam Wiebe tells the fascinating story of Vancouver's rise as Hollywood North, from its humble beginnings as a locale...
Join us for a fascinating lecture by the Archaeological Society of Alberta exploring the mysterious Vissotzky Petroglyphs!The Vissotzky Petroglyphs: A Cranbrook Site “Cousin” in Northwest MontanaBetween 2019 and 2025 the Oregon Archaeological Society has been recording and analyzing the Vissotzky Petroglyphs, located near Whitefish, Montana. Pecked into a horizontal bedrock outcrop just above a small...
ODE is a pop-pagan performance wrapped in a love letter to the collective. A contemporary ritual where bodies, rhythms, and energies converge, the work explores belonging, shared ecstasy, and the delicate performance of harmony.Inspired by pagan processions, eleven performers chant on stage, tirelessly repeating a choral chant that resembles an insistent prayer. The scene, at...
An invitation for patrons and visitors to join us and experience the joy of the season through live performances by talented local artists!Experience the joy of the season in the Archway through live performances by talented local artists that bring music, energy, and connection to our outdoor space. This welcoming community activation invites patrons and...
Join Contemporary Calgary at our drop-in Open Studio Session for 55+ on Wednesdays in October. During this informal art-making drop-in session, participants are invited to bring their own projects along with any art and craft materials they are currently using. This time can be used not only for creating but also for connecting with other...
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