Calgary: Last-Minute New Year’s Eve

It’s only a few days until the biggest partying night of the year and, in typical male fashion, you’ve waited until the very last minute to formulate a plan. No worries: There are still some interesting NYE events in Calgary that haven’t completely sold out, yet. Act fast, though — … Read More

History of the Energy Drink

It’s near-impossible to remember what Western society was like before the energy drink. Red Bull was created a mere 24 years ago, but it seems like the practice of drinking canned caffeine, taurine, guarana, and/or a ton of liquid sugar has always been with us. Everything has an origin, though, … Read More

Music 2011: The Best of Calgary

When music critics based in California, or even Vancouver, review the work of a Calgary musician, it usually comes with an assertion that “the cold, stark nights of [insert artist’s name] hometown have bled into each song.” Granted, seasonal weather changes can catalyze insular pieces of artistic achievement, but the … Read More

DailyXY’s 2011 Gift Guide: Calgary

Christmas shopping in Cowtown doesn’t mean you’re limited to buying a bunch of “Steak of the Month Club” memberships (although that’s a perfectly respectable option if it’s coming down to the wire). The good news is that Calgary’s heralded entrepreneurial spirit has allowed many interesting small-business ventures to thrive in … Read More

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