EclecticHobby night in Calgary: Planes, trains, and cigar box guitars
Long-running hobby night instills camaraderie
Walking into Cameron Farn's garage on a Tuesday night is like walking into something out of a sci-fi movie. Paintings of bloody alien-like creatures, life-like superhero figurines, and Victorian-era vests created for cosplay enthusiasts, fill Farn's heated garage in the southeast neighbourhood of Acadia.
This is hobby night for Farn, and eight other Calgarians.
Are Americans taking over a Canadian cocktail phenomenon?
- Published on Thursday, 15 November 2012 10:07
- Written by Tera Swanson
Why the Caesar is increasing in popularity south of the border
Canadians love drinking caesars. It seems a fact foolish to dispute, which is why many north of the border, this writer included, are shocked and almost offended the first time we realize our flavorful favorite isn't readily available in our neighboring country.
Or is it?
Would you like some armor with that sword?
- Published on Wednesday, 14 November 2012 13:18
- Written by Clayton Goodwin
Local chainsmith passionate about his work at Calgary medieval shop
Layne Visser seems like your average 21-year-old. He likes to hangout with his friends, longboard, smoke, listen to music, and all those other things you do at that age.
But wait, I forgot to mention he is also a professional chainsmith.
The Taboo Naughty But Nice Sex Show: a little taste of everything under one roof
- Published on Friday, 09 November 2012 11:24
- Written by Danielle Semrau
Event looks to encourage positive conversations about sex
It's the only event in Calgary where you can take part in a burlesque dance class and attend a seminar on the history of contraception, get a tattoo and watch a pole dancing demonstration all on the same day.
The Taboo Naughty But Nice Sex Show is back at the Big Four at Stampede Park this Nov. 8 to 11, and this year is sure to have something for anyone from 18 to 70.
Dogs help make reading more fun
- Published on Tuesday, 06 November 2012 20:10
- Written by DAVID GOLDENSTEIN
Kids improving their literacy with furry friends
Kids were delighted this past Wednesday to attend Story PALS -- a weekly, free-of-charge program offered at eight public libraries across Calgary.
Story PALS was introduced to the city roughly five years ago and looks to increase literacy of children between the ages of six to 12. The program's unique draw comes from dogs that are brought in to help the kids read.