By Thomas Johnson, October 2 2018 —
The Calgary Farmers’ Market has announced plans to develop its long-awaited secondary location.
“We’ve long dreamt of opening a second location,” says Calgary Farmers’ marketing coordinator Leilani Olynik. “The opportunity arose to build … Read the rest
By Thomas Johnson, September 26 2018 —
On Sept. 3, the Keep Koi Afloat fundraiser was held at Inglewood’s Festival Hall to support Koi’s invaluable presence in Calgary’s musical community. Koi, formerly known as Café Koi, is an integral venue … Read the rest
By Thomas Johnson, September 26 2018 —
On Sept. 3, the Keep Koi Afloat fundraiser was held at Inglewood’s Festival Hall to support Koi’s invaluable presence in Calgary’s musical community. Koi, formerly known as Café Koi, is an integral venue … Read the rest
By Thomas Johnson, September 22 2018 —
“I think it’s a very exciting time for Calgary right now,” says YYC Music Awards public relations and media director Shannon Ambrose. “We’ve got some very unique performances planned for this year’s awards.”… Read the rest
By Thomas Johnson, September 20 2018 —
Calgary Film kicked off on Sept. 19 at the Jack Singer Concert Hall. The 12-day festival’s opening gala and red carpet were held at the venue, accompanied by the premiere of The Sisters … Read the rest
By Thomas Johnson, September 21 2018 —
It’s -30 C. You’re bundled in four layers of prickly-wool and kicking yourself for not bringing a fifth. The wind claws at your face like a territorial street cat. Until the next iron … Read the rest
By Thomas Johnson, September 17 2018 —
“The term ‘mashing’ is a common process in cider-making, spirit-making and beer-making,” says Bill Robinson, president of The MASHING Calgary. “Those are the three types of alcohol we’re focusing on.”
The MASHING, the … Read the rest
By Thomas Johnson, September 15 2018 —
In 2011, The Book of Mormon, a harrowing tale of two earnest, naïve Mormon missionaries trying to share the gospel of Joseph Smith in a ravaged modern-day Uganda, hit Broadway. The narrative is … Read the rest
By Thomas Johnson, September 13 2018 —
Mac Miller played a show at MacHall in 2013. I was in first year and living in residence. Waking up to “Best Day Ever” or “Nikes On My Feet” or “Kool-Aid & Frozen … Read the rest
By Thomas Johnson, September 7 2018 —
What better time to relive the soul-crushing awkwardness of middle school than in the midst of the soul-crushing awkwardness of university?
The latest animated feature by Canadian director Hart Snider transports viewers back … Read the rest
