Arts
“A Day in the Life” with: Calgary Visual Artist Michelle Ku
Michelle Ku and I met on the Internet, a few days before we actually met in person in a local ramen restaurant. I’ve been getting to know her over the past few years, as a […]
Articles by Lauren Kannwischer
Charity
Charitable Choices: Francis Boakye of ActionDignity
Meet Francis Boakye, the dedicated Executive Director of Action Dignity Society (ActionDignity), an organization unwavering in its commitment to fostering transformational societal change by collaborating with ethnocultural, racialized, and equity-seeking groups. Through community-centred prevention, engagement, […]
Arts
“A Day in the Life” with: Calgary Visual Artist Alisha Keast
Alisha Keast is as dynamic of a soul as you will witness in her whimsical and vibrantly colourful oil-painted art. Recently expanding her passion for this artistic expression into the public realm, she has been […]
Charity
Charitable Choices: Bodil Masterson of The Calgary Homeless Foundation
Most of us have come face to face with the homeless at least once in our lives. Many of us have given when possible and recognize the need for more help to actually make change. […]
Arts
“A Day in the Life” with: Alberta Visual Artist Anne Marie Szucs
Anne Marie Szucs, an emerging artist based in St. Albert, AB, is drawn to big, bold colours and energetic movement in her abstract paintings. She didn’t start out creating abstracts though. Until only a few […]
Local Business
Homegrown Business: Rachel Drinkle of Caesar Shop
As Canadians, we all love a good Caesar. Rachel Drinkle, of Caesar Shop, recognized this love and wanted to create a one-stop shop for all things Caesar making. We connected with her to learn more. […]
Music
Five Minutes With: Calgary Indie Rock Band The Muster Point Project
Created by Kevin Franco, The Muster Point Project (TMPP) blends diverse influences and instruments, including mandolin, horns, and guitar. For “Don’t Give Me Anything,” Franco enlisted Sterling Laws (percussion), Robin Hatch (keys), and Odighizuwa Patience […]
Charity
Charitable Choices: Diane Hall of The Ability Workshop Society
The Ability Workshop Society in Calgary aims to make life a little easier for those with disabilities. They have spent the last 30 years designing and building innovative solutions to help people with disabilities live […]
Local Business
Homegrown Business: Staci Serra of LUXI & CO
LUXI & CO is where you can feel beautiful in a high standards, eco-friendly environment. Specializing in Manicures, Pedicures, Lashes and Brows there is something for everyone to feel beautiful. We caught up with Staci […]
Music
Five Minutes With: Calgary-based Producer/DJ Jack Trades
Jack Trades is a Canadian producer/DJ based in Calgary, Canada. His passion for music led him to begin DJing and experimenting with music production, eventually leading to his enrollment in a course at Point Blank […]