Smells like a tribute to teen spirit

Calgary tribute bands branching out, going grunge

nirvana-tribute-tbTribute artists aren't a new concept, Elvis Presley impersonators have become so widespread they've become clichéd, while KISS has spawned a variety of imitators, including Mini Kiss, a band consisting of midgets who dress up and perform KISS songs.

Typically, tribute acts tend to be high on theatrics and are upbeat, lively experiences.

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Following up with Kris Demeanor

Local artist named Calgary's first poet laureate

Produced by: Lindsay Douglas

Kris Demeanor is a Calgary artist embedded in many aspects of artistic expression in Calgary, such as music, spoken word and video making.

On March 19th, 2012 he was named Calgary's first poet laureate by a group of judges. He was selected from a short list of five Calgary artists after performing at an event at Hotel Arts.

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Gaining confidence one outfit at a time

Walk-In Closet helps local women get back to work with style

Produced by: Asha Siad

The Calgary Walk-In Closet provides women who face financial barriers the chance to get back into the workplace with a new wardrobe. Through the help of volunteer image consultants, the women walk out with a big bag filled with new and gently used clothing donated by Calgarians.

Asha Siad of the Calgary Journal takes us on a tour of the Walk-In Closet.

Local theatre group fills ‘gap’ in deaf community

Sign Theatre a 'natural way' of expression for deaf and hard of hearing participants

Produced by: Haleigh Packer and Pamela Di Pinto

It's a Friday night at Calgary's Deaf and Hard of Hearing Society. A characteristically quiet place, tonight the odd stomp, claps, and howl of laughter breaks the silence.

Sign Theatre, is breaking the silence in more ways than one, proving wrong misconceptions about what deaf and hard of hearing individuals are capable of doing.

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