Calgary Citizen Newsletter August 20

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It’s that time again that we ask you to show us some of your lovely pics from around the city and we might feature them in the newsletter. Let’s see what you’ve got at [email protected].

👀 In today's edition:

• Hollywood movie being filmed right here in YYC

• No room at the inn for Calgary students

• Calgary remembers Ron "Buck Shot" Barge in photo gallery

• BBQ, drinks, music; Brewery & the Beast back for to give you more for less

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WORTH KNOWING

⛅️ Today: High 27C, Low 11C. See the 7-day forecast.

🚗 Driving today? Check the current traffic situation, and find the city’s traffic report and road closures.

⚠️ Here’s the current smoke forecast / check Calgary wildfire and fire restrictions and the Alberta Wildfire Dashboard.

QUICK POLL

Lights, camera, action: Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson are in the city filming a new movie

If you happen to see a couple of Hollywood stars on your way to work today, no, you’re not seeing things. Actors Robert Pattinson and Jennifer Lawrence are in Calgary to film Die, My Love, according to rumours confirmed by ACTRA. It began filming in the city on Monday and is expected to last until Oct. 8.

It’s not the first time the city has seen a big boost to its film and TV industry. The last big buzz was when popular HBO series The Last of Us took over the city for its first season. Based on the popular video game, it is the largest television production in Canadian history, according to the provincial government.

Check out this story we previously wrote about the impact that series had on our economy.

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Need to know

🛌 Post-secondary students will soon be moving into their temporary homes for the upcoming school year, but not everyone has found a place to stay.

🔥Whatever it takes: Homeowners use garden hose to stop spread of fire.

👮 Police shoot a robbery suspect in the city’s northwest prompting an ASIRT investigation.

❤️ In pictures: Calgary remembers Ron "Buck Shot" Barge.

⚠️ Calgary’s mayor says Montreal water main break further proves need for funds to deal with aging infrastructure.

🏈 Calgary football league charity passes fundraising milestone for sick children.

 🚑️ A child was rescued from Bow River after falling out of raft.

🚓 Police renew call for tips in deadly gang-related shooting.

Brewery & the Beast is bringing more food and drinks to a smaller crowd this year and that means more for room for you to enjoy all of it

Western Canada’s premier culinary festival, Brewery & the Beast is back for an 8th year and you’re going to want to snap your tickets up soon because it sold out last year. Top chefs and restaurants from across the province will come together at Fort Calgary to showcase their fiery culinary creations that pair perfectly with Alberta-based ales and spirits.

This year the festival of meat, beer, and music will step up its game even more with more shade and seating areas, more chef stations and a greater number of portions per station, and more beverage providers. Not only that, there are fewer tickets being sold, which means less people, smaller crowds, and greater access to the food and beverage stations and venue amenities. We chatted with founder Scott Gurney to amp you up for this weekend’s event. Spoiler alert: he can’t pick a favourite food.

What's new and exciting this year?

The Pyramid de Fuego: a 12’ tall pyramid that was custom built by a blacksmith from Sooke, BC. Chef Matias Sallabery, from Sous Fire (Victoria, BC), will be using his traditional Argentinian methods to cook incredible foods over the live fire. The Chicken Bus. Guests will enjoy an interactive experience with this new addition to Brewery & the Beast. Watch for it as it cruises around the venue handing out fried chicken dreams to those in attendance. “It’s cluckin good!” Vancouver-based Two Rivers Meats butcher shop will be joining the event and will be bringing their signature tomahawk steak activation to the event, and it is nothing short of spectacular. A fresh new beverage lineup will be sure to please all palates, and our brand new music program features local artist Matt Blais.

What is your best advice?

Try restaurants you’ve never been to, or ever heard of. That's the beauty of Brewery & the Beast, it's a chance to explore, learn and educate yourself, while taking down dish after dish of delicious meat-laden concoctions! We want guests to have the option to try and engage with everything. We want people to learn about new spots to eat, and to become those restaurants' customers again and again.

Where to eat and drink

🍴 Istanbul Grand Bazaar and Cafe: Authentic Turkish cuisine used to cost a plane ticket and a passport, but this spot has made that a thing of the past. Featuring a retail area along with sit-down dining option, hungry visitors can indulge in everything from potato-stuffed borek (filo pastry), Turkish coffee and homemade baklava.

🍴 Ikea: It may be renowned for chic, cheap and modern home furnishings, but they also whip up a mean meatball. Head straight to the top floor for what is arguably the most economical and tasty lunch in town. From their classic Swedish meatballs to gravlax (cured salmon) and carrot cake, Ikea's food offerings are flavourful, fresh and wallet-friendly.

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Things to do

🎟️ Globalfest: Alberta’s most explosive festival returns this week, and aside from being a pyrotechnic wonder, GlobalFest in Elliston Park also turns up the heat with live music, cultural performances, international food, children’s programming and more. The fireworks start at 9:30pm on Aug. 20, Aug. 22 and Aug. 24.

🎟️ Music in the Plaza: Bring your lawn chair and get ready to enjoy the final days of summer at Heritage Park’s free live concerts on Wednesdays from 6-8pm. This week's featured artist is The Woodshed, a modern folk duo based in Alberta. Next Wednesday is your last chance!

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