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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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The Romantiks
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Homegrown Business: Sarah and Kelsey of The Romantiks

April 7, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Sisters Sarah Rounsville and Kelsey Taylor, owners of The Romantiks, have turned their lifelong love of flowers into a thriving wedding floral business. Based out of a cozy studio in Calgary’s Killarney neighbourhood, they design […]

Denis Dufresne
Country

Five Minutes With: Country Artist Denis Dufresne

April 4, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Denis Dufresne is a highly acclaimed, award-winning artist, producer, and session musician with a career that spans genres and continents. From his early days with the fiddle supergroup Barrage to becoming a sought-after professional, he […]

Homegrown Business: Geison Hidalgo & Alina Zhuk of Quora Strings
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Homegrown Business: Geison Hidalgo & Alina Zhuk of Quora Strings

March 31, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Calgary-based violinists Geison Hidalgo and Alina Zhuk, the dynamic duo behind Quora Strings, are redefining live music entertainment with their unique blend of classical elegance and modern showmanship. With over 20 years of experience and […]

Penny Sanborn
Music

Five Minutes With: Accordion Artist Penny Sanborn

March 28, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Penny Sanborn is an accordion performer and educator from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Penny performs solo, in chamber music ensembles, and with orchestra, and teaches accordion lessons. She holds a Master of Music degree on accordion […]

Mollie Risa
Comedy

Tragedy Plus Time: Calgary Comedian Mollie Risa

March 27, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Sharp, self-aware, and delightfully unhinged, Mollie Risa takes life’s frustrations and spins them into high-energy, laugh-out-loud observations. Whether it’s pop culture absurdities, personal grievances, or the undeniable chaos of modern existence, no topic is off-limits. […]

Rhys Douglas Farrell
Arts

“A Day in the Life” with: Calgary Visual Artist Rhys Douglas Farrell

March 26, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Rhys Douglas Farrell is an artist deeply immersed in his practice. His paintings dazzle the eye, vibrate the mind, and make you wonder at what point these static forms of bold colour came to life […]

Tommy Mellor
Comedy

Tragedy Plus Time: Calgary Comedian Tommy Mellor

March 20, 2025 Emilea Semancik

With a dry wit and a low-energy delivery that perfectly suits his shy personality, Calgary comedian Tommy Mellor is making waves in the stand-up scene. Influenced by his father and inspired by legends like Dave […]

Sunita Devi
Arts

“A Day in the Life” with: Calgary-based Visual Artist Sunita Devi

March 19, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Sunita Devi, originally from Coquitlam, BC, has called Calgary home for more than a decade. Creativity has been a part of her life since childhood. While building her career as a Registered Nurse, she has […]

Cucina Market Bistro
Local Business

Homegrown Business: Matthew Batey of Cucina Market Bistro

March 17, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Matthew Batey, the Chief Operating Officer of Teatro Group, is the driving force behind Cucina Market Bistro, a vibrant restaurant nestled in downtown Calgary. With a passion for bringing people together through exceptional food, drinks, […]

Phillip Addis
Arts

“A Day in the Life” with: Classical Works Artist Phillip Addis

March 12, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Music has been on Phillip Addis’ mind as far back as he can remember. His first instruments were euphonium, bass and tuba, but after singing in choirs and then having some voice lessons he realized […]

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