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| Customspace Achieves LEED Silver Certification |
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Cohos Evamy's Calgary studio, Customspace, has been awarded LEED Silver certification. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is North America's sustainability measurement system that rates the building industry in terms of its applied sustainable design principles and practices. During construction, 60 per cent of Customspace's waste was diverted from city landfills. The studio also features 48 per cent more water efficiency than a standard office, and 90 per cent of the space has visual access to natural light. |
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| "Viva by TORODE" Show Suite Opening in March |
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The team at Viva is proud and excited to once again offer a product like no other in Calgary. Coming this March, Torode Residential Ltd. will be releasing its newest upscale condominium “Viva by TORODE” which will again raise the bar with its exquisite features, style, prestige and location. This next ground breaking project, Viva, will be located in the beautiful revitalized area of Victoria Park just steps from the Elbow River and Stampede Park re-development, with square footage ranging from approx. 600 to 1,200 sq ft and pricing starting in the low $300,000.
Be sure to pop by in March to view the presentation gallery located at the corner of 12th Avenue and Olympic Way SE. You will enjoy the ultra contemporary finishes of a spacious one-bedroom show suite and have selection of units in Phase 1 of Viva. Visit vivacalgary.com for more information. |
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| Union Square Welcomes Bryan Logel! |
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Bryan joined Union Square's sales team back in December and has proven to be a dynamic asset. Currently 80 per cent sold out, Union Square's construction is moving along. The 24th floor is in the process of being poured and windows have been installed up to the 17th floor. Drop by, say hello and sneak a peak at the updated Sales Centre, complete with new Penthouse displays. The Sales Centre is located at 1325 - 1st Street SW. Visit www.unioncondos.com or call 263.3800 for more information. |
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| Coop Advertising Opportunity |
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Looking for more exposure? This year, the Victoria Crossing BRZ is exploring advertising within WHERE Calgary magazine. This is an opportunity to promote your business while promoting the community of Victoria Crossing. If you are interested in participating, please contact the BRZ office at 265.2889 or email mendizabala@vcrossing.com. Please respond before March 31, 2008. |
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| Storage Space Needed! |
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Victoria Crossing BRZ is in need of storage space for paper archives and other small items. If you have secure, accesible space in our neighbourhood that you can donate, please contact the BRZ office at 265.2889 or email info@vcrossing.com. |
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| Do You Know Your Rights in the Workplace? |
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Are you an immigrant? Do you know your rights in the workplace? Please join the Elizabteh Fry Society for a special interactive workshop to learn more about your rights and how to write a resume. Free food, transportation and daycare are available. This free, full day workshop will take place on March 1 at Columbia College. Spaces are limited. To register, please contact Marina Weitzman at the Elizabeth Fry Society office. Phone: 294.0874 ext 232 or 294.0737. Email: immigrant@elizabethfry.ab.ca. |
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| Go Green this Spring! |
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Calgary Public Library is a great place to keep up on the latest developments and views impacting the environment. Check out consumer guides to find information about power-saving appliances or fuel efficient vehicles. Browse the magazine collection or use the on-line resources to research the most current news on global warming or eco-friendly tourism. Borrow books on alternative energy sources and practical ways of reducing your environmental footprint. For more information, contact Memorial Park Library at 260.2600. |
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| March at Memorial Park Library |
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1221 - 2 Street SW
March 8 to 9 - Calgary Celebrates Reading - Playwriting Calisthenics: Excercises to Make your Writing Fighting Fit
Clem Martini will lead a workshop on effective playwriting. A professor of drama at the U of C, Clem is an award winning playwright. Presented by the Writers Guild of Alberta. Call 265.2226 to register.
Computer Literacy programs are offered Saturdays from 10 am to 11:30 am. March 1: Internet part 1, March 8: Internet part 2, March 29: Introduction to e-mail. |
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| Hunting for Chocolate |
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1313 - 1 Street SE
Chocolaterie Bernard Callebaut offers wondrous milk or dark chocolate eggs filled with sumptuous individual chocolates in addition to a parade of bunnies to sweeten the Easter festivities. To hunt for your very own Easter treats, browse any Calgary or Banff location, visit www.bernardcallebaut.com or call 265-5777. |
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| Ae3 for Spring |
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1005B - 1 Street SW
Brighten up your wardrobe with great accessories from Ae3! The store is receiving new stock daily, and has picked up new lines for spring including Nine West handbags, Be leather handbags, Onigo straw beach and grocery totes, Elle lunch bags, Matt and Nat's spring and summer collection, Echo and Ralph Lauren scarves, and Kudos' and Just Reality's belt lines. Also browse through new and edgy jewellery from brands such as Pick Up Sticks, Raw and Karyn Chopik. |
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| Feast During Dine Out Calgary Week |
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From March 10 to 16, experience Dine Out Calgary, the event formerly known as Downtown Calgary Dining Week. Sample delicious three-course lunch or dinner meals at a fixed price of $15, $25 or $35. This year, the event has expanded to include Victoria Crossing, as well as Kensington, Uptown 17, Marda Loop, 4th Street and Inglewood. Participating Victoria Crossing Restaurants include:
La Vita e Bella, Lotus Vietnamese Noodle House, Saint Germain, Vicious Circle and Buzzards Restaurant.
To see a full list of participating restaurants, to view menus and to reserve your spot, visit www.dineoutcalgary.com. |
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| Battle of Champions Postponed |
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| Please note Impact Boxing Club's Battle of Champions, which was featured in the February newsletter, has been rescheduled to April 19. Further information will be available in April. |
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| March 1 - BEERFEST 2008 at Buzzards |
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Taste more than 50 different types of beers in a carnival-style atmosphere. While sampling drinks, test your luck in several games of skill for the chance to win beer paraphernalia and other prizes. This annual fundraiser is held in support of the Mustard Seed Street Ministry. Tickets are $25. Contact Buzzards at 264.6959 for more information. |
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| March 14 - Youth Singers St. Patricks Ceili Fundraiser |
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Enjoy dancing, piping, Celtic music, an amazing silent auction, door prizes and so much more. In addition to live entertainmnet featuring CLAYMORE, enjoy an evening of fun, a variety of appetizers and a beer sampling provided by Big Rock Beer, all in support of the Youth Singers of Calgary. Tickets are $35 each or $60 per couple. Contact Youth Singers at 234.9549 to purchase tickets. |
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| March 22 - Calgary Multi Arts Variety Show at Soda |
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Commend creativity at this semi annual celebration of the arts. Enjoy poetry, spoken word, solo artists, bands, a gallery of works, media and film, and more. This event will be held at Soda Night Gallery. Doors open at 6 pm. Contact Soda at 264.5151 for more information. |
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| Feb to March - Tautological Observance: Brandon A. Dalmer at Stride Gallery |
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March 15 - Kristoff, Cruz-ae, Jeremy Ardor and Tristan Newton at Soda |
| Feb 22 to March 29 - Indirect Objects: Art Green at Stride Gallery |
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March 15 - Lenny Kravitz at the Pengrowth Saddledome |
| Feb 25 to March 28 - Growing up with the Famous: New works by Aimee Qiu at Koi |
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March 16 - Hitmen vs. Kootenay Ice at the Pengrowth Saddledome |
| March 1 - The Black Halos with Garter Girls Burlesque and the Night Stalkers at Hi-Fi Club |
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March 17 - Martina McBride at the Pengrowth Saddledome |
| March 1 - Inkwell, ForaFee, Kinsella and Skye from Danksoul Recordings and Blip at Soda |
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March 17 - The Freestylers with Mama Miche and Reedrock at Hi-Fi Club |
| March 1 to 2 - US Hot Rod Monster Jam at the Pengrowth Saddledome |
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March 19 - The 'Eh Team with Pump & Headspin and the All Gravy Crew at Hi-Fi Club |
| March 4 - Flames vs. Columbus Bluejackets at the Pengrowth Saddledome |
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March 19 - Chris Tenz + Reark presented by EMC at Soda |
| March 5 - Key & Crates with the All Gravy Crew at Hi-Fi Club |
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March 20 - Aaron Leary Jazz Improv Series at Soda |
| March 6 - DJ Fashen with the Small Town DJs and Wax Romeo at Hi-Fi Club |
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March 20 - Flames vs. Colorado Avalanche at the Pengrowth Saddledome |
| March 6 - Fake Mustache Drag King Review followed by Merchants of Cool at Soda |
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March 20 - Ed Banger presents DJ Mehdi with Jesse Rose and Wax Romeo at Hi-Fi Club |
| March 6 to 8 - The Mike Clarke Band at the Elbow River Casino |
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March 21 - Dublic, Constance and Jedidiah with MC Wil Smith at Soda |
| March 7 - Flames vs. Nashville Predators at the Pengrowth Saddledome |
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March 21 to 22 - Metro Beat at the Elbow River Casino |
| March 7 - Zajko, Dublic, Jedidiah and Constance with MC Wil Smith at Soda |
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March 22 - Flames vs. Minnesota Wild at the Pengrowth Saddledome |
| March 8 - Calgary Roughnecks vs. Portland Lumberjax at the Pengrowth Saddledome |
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March 22 - Plants & Animals with Dojo Workhorse and the Dave Simpson Band at Hi-Fi Club |
| March 8 - The Jimmy Swift Band with Souls in Rythm at Hi-Fi Club |
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March 24 - Rascal Flatts at the Pengrowth Saddledome |
| March 9 - Hitmen vs. Lethbridge Hurricanes at the Pengrowth Saddledome |
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March 25 - Flames vs. Vancouver Canucks at the Pengrowth Saddledome |
| March 10 - Flames vs. St. Louis Blues at the Pengrowth Saddledome |
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March 26 - Media Night followed by DJs at Soda |
| March 10 to 13 - Slot Tournament at the Elbow River Casino |
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March 27 to 29 - Donald Ray Johnson at the Elbow River Casino |
| March 13 - Avril Lavigne at the Pengrowth Saddledome |
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March 27 - Chimera Goth / Industrial Night with DJ Jink at Soda |
| March 13 - Open Jam with Kritoffer Benoit and Friends at Soda |
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March 28 - Dublic, Constance and Jedidiah with MC Wil Smith at Soda |
| March 13 to 15 - Amos Garret & the 'Eh Team at the Elbow River Casino |
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March 29 - Hurricane Barker at Soda |
| March 14 - Dublic, Constance and Jedidiah with MC Wil Smith at Soda |
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March 29 - Flames vs. Edmonton Oilers at the Pengrowth Saddledome |
| March 14 - Calgary Roughnecks vs. Colorado Mammoth at the Pengrowth Saddledome |
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March 29 - Born Ruffians with Prussia at Hi-Fi Club |
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