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| Bungalow School and Half K Intrinsically Linked |
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Regarded as a talented conceptual artist, Canadian Micah Lexiar is leaving his mark both nationally and internationally. His work, which includes sculptures, photography, drawing, printmaking and installation work, can be found in various public and private collections around the globe.
Lexiar's most recent contribution to the Calgary skyline will be a 500-meter-long metal line drawing, hence the name Half K, which will swirl around and over the Bungalow School Building on the 12th Avenue arriVa site. His intention was to create a sculpture that could be 'many things to many people', something that would stand out from the rest of the elements in the area. The thin line drawing sculpture will be a focal point both from the ground and from above, creating a transparent shape that will contrast the tall rectangular skyscrapers. For more info on the Half K project, please visit www.torode.com. |
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| Welcome L'Épicerie |
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June 20 marked the official opening of Victoria Crossing's newest addition, L’Épicerie. This family owned and operated Fresh Delicatessen and Fine Imports store will offer your European heart a variety of French foods ranging from imported products, groceries, spices, specialty cheeses, espresso coffee and crispy hot bread. Aside from specializing in homemade pâté, this deli-market offers made-to-order sandwiches with your choice of ingredients right out of the fridge window.
Arriving in Canada more than 10 years ago, owner Dominique Moussu, also executive chef of Teatro, has always wanted to bring a piece of France and European cuisine to the streets of Calgary. If you would like to have a taste of this little piece of France, L’Épicerie is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9am to 5pm. It is located next door to Chocolaterie Bernard Callebaut at 1325 - 1 Street SE. Phone: 403.514.0555. |
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| Welcome Stampede Casino |
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Bringing with it an array of gaming and entertainment opportunities, the new Stampede Casino celebrated its grand opening on June 19. In addition to table games, slots and a 24-hr poker room, this 96,000-sq-foot centre features two in-house restaurants, a bar and a café. Patrons will also find the Big Sky Showroom a 5,000-sq-foot multi-purpose venue ideal for concerts, shows, live entertainment and private parties. The casino is open daily from 9:30am to 3am. It is located at 421 - 12 Avenue SE. Phone: 403.514.0900. |
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| Welcome 12West Medical Clinic |
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The new 12West Medical Clinic moved into the base of IBM’s building A on June 2. The clinic provides regular healthcare services, and has three physicians on staff. Currently, the clinic is operating on summer hours, Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm. To book an initial visit with one of the physicians, please call 403.210.0121. 12West Medical Clinic is located in Suite 130, 227 - 11 Avenue SW. |
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| Lovely Hair is Moving |
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The Central Park Plaza building will soon be closing its doors for renovations and businesses that have been operating in the building have begun to move out. Having operated at Central Park Plaza since 1994, Lovely Hair will open at a new location on July 7 at 1220 - 2 Street SW. New hours of operation will be Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm. Phone: 403.269.9653. |
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| Torode is Moving |
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TRL Capital Inc., Torode Realty Advisors Ltd., TRL Management Inc., Torode Commercial Ltd., Torode Residential Ltd., Torode Construction Ltd., and Torode Development Ltd. will be moving to a new location effective July 1, 2008. The new location is 2nd floor, 215 - 12 Ave SE, T2G 1A2. Please note that all phone and fax numbers will remain the same. See www.torode.com for further details. |
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| Attention Victoria Crossing & Uptown 17 Business Owners/Managers |
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The Uptown 17 BRZ, Victoria Crossing BRZ and CLIC (Community Life Improvement Council) are pleased to offer an exciting pilot project for businesses in the area. Through this partnership, we are offering security/CPTED (crime prevention through environmental design) reviews of your business property at no charge! Once the review (conducted by The Calgary Police Service, Calgary Bylaw Services and CLIC audit personnel) is completed, a meeting will be held with you and a report supplied. Call 403.265.2889 to book your review. Funding is limited so don't delay - find out what you can do to improve your safety. |
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| New Developments in Victoria Crossing |
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Development Permits Under Review:
DP2008-1541: 1111 Olympic Way SE - change of use, restaurant
DP2008-1425: 1505 Macleod Trail SE - third party advertising sign, class F
DP2008-1439: 1088 Olympic Way SE - change of use, drinking establishment, increase net usable area
DP2008-1440: 1088 Olympic Way SE - sign class B, fascia sign (3), canopy (2)
DP2008-1382: 232 - 15 Avenue SE - temporary surface parking lot |
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| Home Grown? Local Food and the Calgary Stampede |
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Much more than rides and chuck wagons, the Calgary Stampede is historically linked to Alberta's agricultural industries. With that in mind, the University of Calgary's Dr. Brian Rusted and Dr. Gwendolyn Blue say eating local involves more than Alberta beef. Rusted and Blue will discuss eating your way through the 2008 Calgary Stampede. What is local, what is not, how would you know and why should you care about eating local? The talk takes place July 8 at 7pm at Vicious Circle (1011 - 1 St. SW). The talk is free, and everyone is welcome. For more info, visit www.comcul.ucalgary.ca. |
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| July at Memorial Park Library |
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1221 - 2 Street SW
A Dragon Tale - 2008 Calgary Co-op Summer Reading Adventure for kids: This summer, enter the world of fantastical creatures and mythical beasts as you travel around the world to help Ember the Dragon return home. Collect a new game page every two weeks, read fabulous books, and enter to win great prizes! Contact Memorial Park Library at 403.260.2600 for more details. |
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| Mondays from July 7 to Aug 18 - ESL Conversation Club: New Canadians with intermediate ESL skills can practice English listening and speaking in small groups. From 2:30 to 4:30pm. Registration is required. |
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| Thursdays from July 10 to Aug 28 - Summer Stories:
Drop in for stories, book talks and films. Ages 6 to 8, from 12:30 to 1pm. No registration required. |
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Tuesday, July 29 - Picturing Calgary's Past: Enjoy a slide show presentation on Calgary's most fascinating historic buildings and the intriguing stories of the people behind them. From 7 to 8:30pm. No registration required.
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| Thursday, July 31 - Historic Central Park Rehabilitation:
Join heritage architect Lorne Simpson for a look at the historic development of Calgary's first park and the rehabilitation plans. From 7 to 8:30pm. No registration is required. |
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| Shop till you Drop at Phoenix Personal Fitness Inc. |
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#7, 1111 - 3 Street SE
If you're looking for some new excercise/active wear, go check out the "BIG YEAR END, I would rather sell it than count it sale" in the pro-shop at Phoenix Personal Fitness Inc. Everything is priced from 30 to 60 per cent off regular price! The shop carries pants, shorts, capris, tanks, sports bras, tees, skorts, jackets and more. |
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| Summer at IODE Bargain Shop |
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Please note IODE Bargain Shop will be open for new summer hours: 11am to 3:30pm Wednesday thru Saturday, and will be closed Tuesdays throughout July and August. Staffed by volunteers, proceeds from the IODE Bargain Shop help to improve the quality of life for children, youth and those in need through educational, social service and citizenship programs. Support local charities by shopping at the IODE Bargain Shop located at 1318 - 1 Street SW for quality household items, books, jewellery, men's and women's clothing. |
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| Summer in the City |
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1313 - 1 Street SE
Chocolaterie Bernard Callebaut offers many special products to sweeten your summer season. Enhance your firm's golf tournament experience by presenting your guests with golfballs or golf sets made of Bernard Callebaut chocolate. Or add some fun to your Stampede event with chocolate cowboy hats and horses. Or course, chocolate gift boxes make for the perfect gift for clients or colleagues throughout the year. And don't forget to continue sampling the special summer fruit creams available only in the summer. To find out more, visit any Chocolaterie Bernard Callebaut location or call 403.265.5777. |
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| Volunteer Calgary Calling for Nominations Year-Round |
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Volunteer Calgary is always on the lookout for inspiring feats of volunteerism. The nominations for the 2009 Leadership Awards is ongoing, year-round. If you know of individuals or businesses who deserve to be recognized for their volunteer efforts, let Volunteer Calgary know about them! For more details on the Leadership Awards and how to nominate, visit volunteercalgary.ab.ca. |
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| Tastings at 100 Wines |
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Friday, July 4 - Great American Wines: Celebrate the American Holiday (and the start of Stampede) with some amazing wines from all over the United States. Like a one-hour road trip through the US in a 1957 Corvette convertible (FYI: live music will be featured from 1 to 4pm). Cost: $45/person, begins at 7pm. |
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| Thursday, July 10 - Reds with Horsepower: And therrrre offf! These wines could pull a chuckwagon in the Rangeland Derby. This is a great chance to taste some legendary wines you might not otherwise get to try. This tasting will feature a truly exciting and exclusive lineup and is limited to 12 people. Cost: $100/person, begins at 7pm. |
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| Thursday, July 24 - Tour de France: Two of David's passions; biking and France. Join 100 Wines on an exciting tour through regional France while tasting some incredible wines. As a bonus, this tasting will also feature some regional food pairings in addition to the wine. Experience some of the tastes and smells of France right here in Calgary. Cost: $75/person, begins at 7pm. |
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| Thursday, July 31 - Join 100 Wines as they celebrate summer and provide you with some fantastic summer sippers that are perfect for your patio or backyard. Cost: $25/person, begins at 7pm. |
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| It's Sandal Season at Liv Spa |
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For the month of July, Liv Spa will be featuring foot care products. These products include all the essentials of nail and foot care ranging from Cuticle Cream, Foot Files, Foot Logix and Liv Spa's exclusive Youth Renew Caviar Hand & Foot Cream. Also, receive a Simply Liv Manicure or Pedicure for $99 (special offer valid only Tuesday to Thursday between 11am to 6pm). Liv Spa is located within the arriVa condo, across from the Stampede Grounds, at 226, 1111 Olympic Way SE. Please contact Guest Services at 403.244.3299 for more details. |
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| July 4 to August 2 - Donna White: Stride Gallery Main Space |
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Drawing upon Calgary's official and unofficial use of the white cowboy hat as a symbol of western hospitality and heritage, Donna White will install large photographs of women wearing her constructed cowboy hats on a downtown billboard. Opening reception July 4 at 8pm to midnight. Visit www.stride.ab.ca for more info. |
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| July 4 - Mustard Seed Stampede BBQ after the Parade |
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Come down to Centre Street and 10th/11th Avenues between 11am to 2pm (after the Stampede Parade) to enjoy the second annual free Mustard Seed Stampede barbecue. Everyone is welcome, and it is sure to be a good time! Bring your family and friends for free food, entertainment and face painting. Featuring a surprise performance by one of Canada's hottest rising country music stars. Call 403.269.1319 for more info. |
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| July 7 - Victoria Crossing & Beltline Communities Stampede Block Party |
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Join Victoria Crossing and the Beltline Communities association at Cowboys Dance Hall for the 2008 Stampede Block Party. Proceeds from this event will go towards the Clean Calgary Association to help with Beltline environmental initiatives. Admission is $10 at the door and includes a burger and a beer! Or click here to reserve your tickets online. The party runs from 11am to 3pm, and all are welcome! |
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| July 7 - Stampede Cowboy Chorale |
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Dust off your cowboy boots, don your cowboy hat and kick up your spurs Stampede style! Join The Youth Singers of Calgary at Cowboys in celebration of all things Stampede! Tickets are $35 per person or 10 for $275. Your ticket includes VIP stampede admission, one free beverage , snacks, live entertainment, silent auction, door prizes and much more. Call 403.234.SHOW or visit www.youthsingers.org for more info. All proceeds raised go to The Youth Singers of Calgary. |
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| July 28 - MINI Cooper Giveaway at Elbow River Casino |
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On July 28 at 7pm, join the Elbow River Casino as they give away a brand new MINI Cooper convertible. Until then, there's still a chance to enter! For every 1,000 Jesters Club points that you redeem, you receive a ballot entry for this exciting prize. |
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| Enjoy theCalgary Stampeders' 2008 season with the Elbow River Casino |
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| Come watch as the Calgary Stampeders bring the pain to the other CFL teams as they battle their way to the top. For only $29.99 you will receive a game ticket, steak sandwich, mug of beer, and a ride to and from the game from the casino. There are limited number of tickets so get them fast. See Guest Services to purchase tickets or call 289-8880 for availablility or for more information. Tickets are available for all home games. Go Stamps Go!! |
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| July to August - Lee Nielsen and Randy Gibson: The Family Project at Stride Gallery's +15 window space (opening reception July 17 at 8pm) |
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July 10 - The Judds at the Pengrowth Saddledome
July 10 to 12 - Al Barrett Band at the Elbow River Casino
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July 11 - The In Laws, Pandora's Kiss
and Tim Hus at Bottlescrew Bill's
July 11 - Sugarland at the Pengrowth Saddledome |
July 4 - The In Laws, Pandora's Kiss and Black Coffee Cowboys at Bottlescrew Bill's
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July 12 - Rock-a-Billy Legend Art Adams with the Ronnie Hayward Trio
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| July 4 to 5 - Al Barrett Band at the Elbow River Casino |
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July 12 - G.O.D Stampede Showdown at Soda |
| July 5 - Homebreaking presents Glitchmob with Edit, Ooah, Boreta and Lorn B at the HiFi Club |
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July 12 - Kid Rock at the Pengrowth Saddledome
July 12 - Pandora's Kiss, and Cam |
| July 5 - Kent McAlister and the Iron Choir at Bottlescrew Bill's |
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Penner and the Gravel Road at Bottlescrew Bill's
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July 5 - Collective Soul at Cowboys
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July 13 - James Taylor at the |
| July 7 - The In Laws and Pandora's Kiss at Bottlescrew Bill's |
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July 19 - Gin Blossoms at the
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July 7 - Double Bill feat. Default & Mobile at Cowboys
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July 24 - Nazareth at the Stampede |
| July 8 - The In Laws, Pandora's Kiss and Scott MacLedo at Bottlescrew Bill's |
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July 25 -Restless Heart, Little Texas &
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| July 8 - David Lee Murphy at Cowboys |
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Black Hawk at the Stampede Casino |
| July 9 - The In laws, Pandora's Kiss and The Culls at Cowboys |
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July 26 - SoundBoy Murdah and Friends at Soda
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July 10 - The In Laws and Smokin' 45's at Bottlescrew Bill's
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July 29 - Nine Inch Nails at the Pengrowth Saddledome
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