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About Emilea Semancik
Emilea Semancik was born in North Vancouver. Emilea has always always wanted to work as a freelance writer and currently writes for the Vancouver Guardian. Taking influence from journalism culture surrounding the great and late Anthony Bourdain, she is a recipe author working towards publishing her own series of books. You can find her food blog on Instagram:
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Homegrown Business: Mark Groves of CreateTheLove
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Homegrown Business: Mark Groves of CreateTheLove

April 22, 2024 Emilea Semancik

Born and raised in Calgary, now based in Vancouver, Mark Groves is a leading Human Connection Specialist, founder of CreateTheLove, host of the Mark Groves Podcast and author of Liberated Love. Mark’s work bridges the […]

Shahaan Ahmed Shah
Arts

“A Day in the Life” with Calgary-based Visual Artist Shahaan Ahmed Shah

April 17, 2024 Emilea Semancik

Originally from Quetta, Pakistan, Shahaan Ahmed Shah is a gifted artist, whose work spans the visual arts, theatre and filmmaking. In each of these disciplines, Shahaan applies his keen observational skills and sensitivity to the […]

Dancers' Studio West
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Charitable Choices: Rufi Oswaldo of Dancers’ Studio West

April 9, 2024 Emilea Semancik

Rufi Oswaldo, the Artistic Director of Dancers’ Studio West in Calgary, Alberta, shares the organization’s commitment to supporting independent dance artists. Focused on alleviating the challenges faced by dancers, DSW provides crucial support from idea […]

Piroska Pipo
Arts

“A Day in the Life” with Calgary-based Visual Artist Piroska Pipo

April 3, 2024 Emilea Semancik

Piroska Pipo loves her children, her grandchildren, her dog, and her garden. My mom is a beautiful person, and she makes beautiful artwork inspired by what she loves. But my mom wasn’t always an artist. […]

Calgary Artists Studio Tour
Charity

Charitable Choices: Jean Parker of the Calgary Artists Studio Tour

April 2, 2024 Emilea Semancik

Jean Parker, a dedicated member of the Calgary Artists Studio Tour organizing committee, sheds light on their volunteer-run art collective. Born in 2022, the tour aims to fill the void of studio events in Calgary, […]

Glam by Alisha
Local Business

Homegrown Business: Alisha of Glam by Alisha

April 1, 2024 Emilea Semancik

Alisha, a makeup artist, esthetician, and owner of Glam by Alisha, brings her passion for beauty to life in Calgary. Offering a variety of services from makeup application to lash lifts, Alisha’s mission is to […]

Blush and Tales
Local Business

Homegrown Business: Tricia of Blush and Tales

March 25, 2024 Emilea Semancik

Meet Tricia, the owner of Blush and Tales, a business dedicated to creating timeless keepsakes and meaningful home decor. Tricia’s passion lies in transforming spaces with unique, handmade pieces that blend timeless elegance and contemporary […]

Recipe for Maple Butter Tarts
Food & Drink

Recipe for Maple Butter Tarts by My Pocket Kitchen

March 24, 2024 Emilea Semancik

With over 30 years of experience as a Pastry Chef and avid home cook, Andrea Mut -the head behind My Pocket Kitchen– shared with us this delicious recipe for Maple Butter Tarts. This recipe has […]

Royal Tusk
Music

Five Minutes With: Sandy MacKinnon of Rock Trio Royal Tusk

March 22, 2024 Emilea Semancik

Royal Tusk, the Alberta, Canada trio—Daniel Carriere (vocals), Quinn Cyrankiewicz (guitar), and Sandy MacKinnon (bass)—carves its own path with a unique blend of hypnotic hooks, hard-hitting riffs, untethered rhythms, and honest lyrics. Their upcoming 2024 […]

Kaylon Lambert
Comedy

Tragedy Plus Time: Calgary Comedian Kaylon Lambert

March 21, 2024 Emilea Semancik

Calgary comedian Kaylon Lambert shares laughs through his anecdotal and observational comedy style. Influenced by greats like Tom Segura and Dave Chappelle, Kaylon’s jokes, often laced with a splash of dark humour, resonate with diverse […]

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