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YYComedy is going down as the biggest comedy event to ever tickle Calgary’s ribs. The week-long laugh fest (Sept. 24 – 29) is bringing our city’s finest comedians, luminous international talent and dozens fresh faces together for a barn burner of chuckles. In addition to the massive Gala Show on Sept. 28 … Read More
There’s little doubt that 2012 was a tough year for independent cinema in Calgary. The Uptown Theatre shut its doors for good this summer, and there’s been plenty of talk that the equally historic Plaza Theatre in Kensington is facing a similar end. So, the Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF), … Read More
I spent Saturday night watching grown men and women beat the blood out of each other. It was a sharp contrast to Saturday morning spent reviewing TIFF films (and writing snarky TIFF-related articles), reading the latest GQ guide to suits, and trying to keep the heat in my dad’s wood-fire … Read More
Calgary got a double dose of delicious this year, as the city’s first two Peruvian restaurants came online, and diners have been debating for months who does a better bird, Pio Peruvian Rotisserie or Inti Restaurant? We’ve also been wondering where the heck has this succulent cuisine been all our … Read More
As September rears it’s ugly back to school/work/real life head, embrace this final long weekend of summer. Do something awesome with what might be the last three warm, sunny days off before the frost arrives. Here are some suggestions for great day or overnight trips you can take with some … Read More
