November's First Thursday celebration offers over 30 events and deals
- Posted November 3rd, 2009
This month's First Thursday celebration offers over 30 events and deals in the Cultural District on November 5th. From watering plants using Twitter, to world-class pianists, a wearable art fashion show and cakewalk, laughter yoga, rockabilly music, unique art gifts and more, First Thursday offers something for everyone. Read more »
Have your say on how to best support events in Calgary!
Calgary Arts Development and Tourism Calgary are interested in hearing your thoughts on support for events and festivals in Calgary. Part of the Event Impact initiative has already included focus group discussions (thank you if you participated in one of those sessions). To further the community consultation process, we are gathering feedback and opinions on a few additional topics. Please take a few moments to share your thoughts about the value of events in Calgary. Read more »
Calgary’s arts scene tricks-and-treats with seedy Parisian nightlife, zombies and aliens
- Posted October 28th, 2009
Calgary’s arts scene offers tricks and treats like seedy Parisian nightlife, zombies and aliens as part of this week’s must-see Halloween lineup.
Over the years, Hollywood has created countless ghoulish monsters, aliens, superheroes and fairytale characters. Trick-or-treat with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra with music from Spiderman, Hook, E.T. and Fantasia.
Visit the Epcor Centre for the Performing Arts on November 1st for the Day of the Dead celebration. Join Calgary’s Mexican community and participate in meeting La Catrina, a female skeleton and one of the icons of the tradition, take part in a parade, the creation of a traditional altar and interactive activities and games for all ages. Read more »
International pianists come to Calgary to compete for world-class prize
- Posted October 21st, 2009
Beginning tomorrow, international pianists from 12 countries will be competing in the Honens International Piano Competition for a prize valued at more than $500,000, in addition to $100,000 in cash prizes.
Twenty-one pianists from Canada, China, Ecuador/Spain, Hong Kong, Israel, Russia, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Ukraine, United Kingdom and the United States will compete during the event.
The competition, beginning October 22 and running until November 6, is one of the world’s most prestigious events of its kind and offers lucrative career development programs. The series includes over 50 concerts including nine free community events.
In addition to its triennial competition, Honens presents its winners on the world’s top concert stages and brings leading international musicians to Calgary for exclusive Canadian performances. Read more »
Workshop: The Provincial Government Inside Out
- Posted October 16th, 2009
Calgary Arts Development is pleased to sponsor
The Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations Policy Series Workshop
The Provincial Government Inside Out with Paul McLoughlin and Hal Danchilla
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
1:30pm – 4:30pm
Registration at 1:00pm
Cantos Music Foundation: 134 - 11th Avenue SW
The Calgary Professional Arts Alliance presents
A meet and greet reception with provincial leaders and decision makers to follow
5:00pm – 7:00pm
Auburn Saloon: 163, 115 - 9th Avenue SW
Political analyst Paul McLoughlin and government relations specialist Hal Danchilla present an overview of the current landscape in Alberta politics. This workshop is subsidized by Calgary Arts Development for arts organizations it supports, and is ideal for senior executives, board members, and staff who work in fund development, public relations, government relations or policy development roles. Read more »
Calgarians and artists from around the world share their stories during this week’s culture lineup
- Posted October 14th, 2009
Calgarians take part in sharing stories this week with the launch of this year’s WordFest, the 2nd Annual Home Movie Day and Glenbow Museum’s one minute video challenge.
WordFest starts up again with 60+ literary events featuring 11 Albertan authors, 57 authors with Canadian ties as well as writers from Australia, France, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Pakistan, Sierra Leone and Spain.
This year’s festival includes the collective creation of a 150 metre-long poem, the inclusion of Web 2.0 events, the expansion of the Spanish language events as well as the expansion of Festival des mots, the francophone and Francophile component of the festival. Read more »
From Bugs Bunny to urban dance, Calgary’s arts scene offers unique cultural experiences
- Posted October 7th, 2009
Calgary’s arts scene offers unique cultural experiences in this week’s event lineup. From Bugs Bunny to urban dance, those looking for a novel experience will find it in Calgary’s arts and culture scene.
The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra partners with Warner Brothers to provide the live soundtrack to Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd and the whole cartoon gang, with cartoons projected on the big screen at the Jack Singer Concert Hall.
Visit the Art Gallery of Calgary, Trepanier Baer, Newzones, Paul Kuhn, Weiss Gallery, and Axis Contemporary Art - all in one afternoon. The Art Gallery of Calgary offers a guided walking tour of the downtown galleries this Saturday. Read more »
Calgary Arts Development Requests Holiday Season Event Submissions
- Posted October 2nd, 2009
Calgary Arts Development requests holiday season arts event submissions and images for a seasonal promotional campaign. These events will be promoted through CalgaryCulture.com and through Travel Alberta's "Christmas in Calgary" campaign, which will reach out to regional tourism markets with print, radio and outdoor advertising.
Please email details and photos for events taking place in November and December to Events@CalgaryCulture.com. Please be sure to include details on New Year's Eve celebrations.
For more information, contact Lindsay Bowman, Program Coordinator, Marketing & Communications at Lindsay.Bowman@CalgaryArtsDevelopment.com or (403) 264-5330, extension 206.
LiveRush Program Offers Discounted Tickets to Students
- Posted October 2nd, 2009
Students are in school, the fall arts season is in full swing and Calgary Arts Development (CADA) is busy promoting the LiveRush program!
By offering low cost (usually $20 and under), last minute tickets to arts and culture events, LiveRush aims to develop audiences and provide high school and post-secondary students with a wide variety of arts choices at affordable prices. CADA advertises the program to students through partner promotions, online content and email newsletters, posters in high schools and on post-secondary campuses and ads in post-secondary daytimers.
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October’s First Thursday events continue Calgary’s fall celebration of culture
- Posted October 1st, 2009
Calgary celebrates the success of its first-ever Culture Month and launches into the remainder of the fall arts season with tonight’s First Thursday events in the Cultural District. Read more »
