Calgary Citizen Newsletter Thursday March 6

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March 8 marks International Women’s Day and the there are many ways to celebrate across the city over the next several days and we wanted to share a few options. Tonight from 4-7pm, the Confluence (formerly Fort Calgary) is hosting a free Women of Carbon: Documentary screening and panel. On March 8, Mount Royal University is hosting a free family-friendly Women in Aviation event designed to introduce and inspire the next generation of aviation professionals. The event is located at the MRU Hangar at Springbank Airport at 10am and will feature interactive booths, aircraft displays, and more. The Jack Singer Concert Hall is hosting Simply the Best: The Music of Tina Turner in honour of International Women’s Day on March 8 at 7:30pm in conjunction with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. Those are just a few events but there are dozens of ways to celebrate this weekend—and don’t forget to celebrate the special women in your life this weekend!

👀 In today's edition:

• St. Patrick’s Day dos and don'ts

• Family doctors up for grabs

• Tariffs and trade wars

• When pie and math collide

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WORTH KNOWING

☀️ Today: High 7C, Low 4C. See the 7-day forecast.

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It’s Paddy, not Patty… and other things that irk the Irish on St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day is just over a week away and many Calgarians, Irish and otherwise, will no doubt be celebrating. One thing to note is that it’s spelled Paddy, not Patty. Why? Patrick in Irish is Pádraig, so that’s where the nickname Paddy comes from.

The shortened version of St. Patrick’s Day should always be spelled with two Ds, so as not to irritate the very people the day is meant to honour. But don’t claim to be Irish if you’re not. Those ancestry tests are super popular, but you don’t have to bring up that you’re 1/16th Irish just because it’s St. Patrick’s Day.

And please don’t try to speak in an Irish accent. There are at least half a dozen distinct ones and, unless you are a voiceover artist, trying to mimic any accent is just plain cringey.

An insensitive drink name. You’ve probably heard of the Irish Car Bomb drink, but you might not understand how incredibly insensitive that name is. The Troubles were a violent and deadly time that gripped Northern Ireland for three decades. It’s the very reason my parents emigrated to Canada. More than 3,500 people were killed during the conflict, many by car bombs.

My Goodness My Guinness. Sure, Irish cream and whiskey are great on their own. But In Ireland, adding anything to the famous stout is considered a huge no-no. Any true Guinness connoisseur will say it always tastes better on Irish soil, but it is possible to get a decent pint elsewhere—as long as it’s poured correctly.

Irish stew, or cottage pie. Shepherd's pie is traditionally made with lamb, so if the dish you’re consuming has beef, it’s actually cottage pie. (Another tidbit for you!) Happy St. Paddy’s Day!

With files from Leanne Murray

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It’s almost that time of year again when math and pie collide in a celebration of Albert Einstein’s birthday

We are just a week away from International Pi Day (aka Albert Einstein's birthday) and that means Calgary-based Pie Junkie is celebrating its popular annual math meets baking tradition. For those not in the know, Pi Day is an annual celebration of the mathematical constant π (pi) and is observed on March 14 (the 3rd month) since 3, 1, and 4 are the first three significant figures of π.

Pie Junkie co-owner Nancy Goemans remembers the first day she heard about Pi Day because it fell on a Monday and her pie shop was closed as hungry math minds came knocking in search of “pi” pie. Not anymore; now it’s the shop’s most anticipated day of the year. “After all, what better way to introduce a love of math to young minds than with a delicious pie,” Goemans says.

This year, Pie Junkie is offering limited edition slab pies that pay homage to the mathematical wonder of Pi with fun math and Pi-themed designs. These super-sized pies serve 24 and are perfect for any gathering. You can pre-order your Pi symbol pies in various flavours and pre-made pastry numbers and Pi symbols are also available for those who want to decorate their pies at home.

Where to eat and drink

🍴 Beirut Bakery: This Lebanese spot on 17th Ave. SW is as authentic, delicious, and fresh as it gets. Our personal favourite? The zaatar bread—chef's kiss!

🍴 Made by Marcus: This ice cream shop has unveiled this month’s special flavours; Blueberry Cardamom Cookie Dough, Lavender Peach Tea Pie, Strawberry Basil Cachaça Sorbet, and Pandan Coconut & Panna Cotta.

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Things to do

🎟️ Bottlescrew Bill’s: March 14-17 is St. Patrick’s Day weekend at this popular downtown bar known for its massive selection of beer. Glitter beer, green beer, Guinness Irish stew in a bread bowl, whiskey, live music, and more all weekend.

🎟️ Two Moons: A Folk Lullaby: This Handsome Alice Theatre production is intimate, powerful and comedic despite the seriousness about the topic. Created and performed by singer-songwriter/actor Sonia Deleo. From March 14-22.

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