Arts
Lying Down with Sound: Echoes of the Land
The floor of West Village Theatre was softer than expected. As I lay among strangers on yoga mats and blankets, I wondered if Eric Rose, the Artistic Director, had lost his mind. But by the […]
Articles by Josie Simon
Arts
Art in the Neighbourhood: How Teeny Tiny Galleries Transformed Bowness Mainstreet
From October 5 to November 28, “Unmasked” turned Bowness Mainstreet into a creativity and community engagement hub. Hosted at the Tiny Galleries, this exhibition brought art into the neighbourhood, tearing down the usual barriers between […]
Events
Embracing the Holiday Magic of ZooLights
Every holiday season in Calgary, there’s one tradition I eagerly anticipate: a visit to ZooLights at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo. From November 15, 2024, to January 5, 2025, this event transforms the zoo into a […]
Lifestyle
I Survived Aspen Crossing’s Train of Terror: Canada’s Only Moving Haunted House Experience
Aspen Crossing’s Train of Terror offers an unforgettable adventure, blending mystery and suspense into Canada’s only moving haunted house experience. Two hours of spine-tingling excitement await those adventurous enough to board. Usually, I stick to […]
Food & Drink
Experience YYC’s Bubble Tea and Asian Dessert Extravaganza
Bubble tea and dessert lovers, rejoice! The YYC Bubble Tea and Asian Dessert Festival is happening now, running from August 17 to September 1. This exciting event invites food enthusiasts across Calgary to indulge in […]
Community
Unity in Colour: Art as a Path to Employment
On August 8, I attended the “Unity in Colour” opening reception at cSPACE Marda Loop. This exhibition showcased artwork from the ArtRecruits program, an innovative initiative that helps adults with mental health barriers prepare for […]
Arts
Nacim Ruintan-Tehrani’s “Wild”: A Journey Back to Nature
From July 6 to August 31, the Alberta Society of Artists Galleries presents “Wild”, a solo exhibition by Calgary-based multifaceted artist and designer Nacim Ruintan-Tehrani. Nestled on the second floor of the Crossroads Market, “Wild” […]
Events
Top 10 Must-Try Foods at the 2024 Calgary Stampede
The Calgary Stampede is not just a rodeo and exhibition. It is a culinary adventure showcasing some of Canada’s most innovative and delicious foods. This year’s lineup promises to tantalize taste buds with a mix […]
Arts
Review: The Birds and the Bees – Raunchy, Real, and Remarkable
Alberta Theatre Projects (ATP) concluded its season with a remarkable success in Mark Crawford’s The Birds and the Bees. Under Lauren Taylor’s direction, this hilarious and heartwarming sex farce resonated with audiences, capturing the unpredictability […]
Arts
Gender-Bending Sherlock: Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson in Post-COVID London
Vertigo Theatre’s Canadian premiere of Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson, adapted by contemporary playwright Kate Hamill, ambitiously reimagines Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s iconic detective in a post-COVID London setting. The play is a vibrant, genre-bending […]