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This year’s CUFF.Docs Film Festival brings nostalgia and unique filmmaking to the forefront

Nov 16, 2023

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This year’s CUFF.Docs Film Festival brings nostalgia and unique filmmaking to the forefront

The festival runs Nov. 22-26 at Globe Cinema

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Broadway’s Hadestown is set to transform Calgary audiences with a blend of beautiful music, choreography, and characters

Nov 14, 2023

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Broadway’s Hadestown is set to transform Calgary audiences with a blend of beautiful music, choreography, and characters

Calgary Citizen spoke to actor J. Antonio Rodriguez about his starring role

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Jubilations Dinner Theatre's latest puts Elton John front and centre

Sep 28, 2023

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Jubilations Dinner Theatre's latest puts Elton John front and centre

It’s been 18 years in the making but actress Shelley Cunningham is back on the Jubilation stage after an 18-year hiatus.

Calgary Citizen Team
Calgary Citizen Team

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Taking matters into his own hands, one Calgary artist is creating spaces for creatives.

Sep 26, 2023

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Taking matters into his own hands, one Calgary artist is creating spaces for creatives.

Douglas McKeag bought two buildings in one of Calgary’s industrial districts and is flipping them to provide space for artists

Julie Patton
Julie Patton

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Celebrating Calgary's diverse talent at the YYC Music Awards

Sep 19, 2023

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Celebrating Calgary's diverse talent at the YYC Music Awards

The awards celebrate local artists on Sunday at the Grey Eagle Event Centre

Calgary Citizen Team
Calgary Citizen Team

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A film created by a Calgarian, shot in Calgary, using Calgary talent is coming to CIFF

Sep 5, 2023

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A film created by a Calgarian, shot in Calgary, using Calgary talent is coming to CIFF

The Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) will feature over 175 multi-genre feature and short films from Canada and around the world

Calgary Citizen Team
Calgary Citizen Team

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Tony Award winning Broadway show Ain’t Too Proud is coming to Calgary this September

Aug 31, 2023

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Tony Award winning Broadway show Ain’t Too Proud is coming to Calgary this September

Ain’t Too Proud tells the story of brotherhood, family, loyalty, and betrayal

Calgary Citizen Team
Calgary Citizen Team

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Woodworkers to gather for an exhibition at Calgary’s Southcentre Mall

Aug 29, 2023

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Woodworkers to gather for an exhibition at Calgary’s Southcentre Mall

After learning the craft in junior high, Herm Stolte still works with wood today at 72.

Julie Patton
Julie Patton

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Check out these 8 events happening around the city for the Calgary Pride Festival

Aug 28, 2023

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Check out these 8 events happening around the city for the Calgary Pride Festival

Hundreds of events to celebrate the 2SLGBTQ+ community during Pride Week until Sept. 4.

Calgary Citizen Team
Calgary Citizen Team

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A love note to the Prairies, Calgary food writer’s debut cookbook brings the region’s flavours together

Aug 22, 2023

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A love note to the Prairies, Calgary food writer’s debut cookbook brings the region’s flavours together

Dan Clapson has lived in the Prairies all his life and wants to celebrate the seasonal ingredients they have to offer

Julie Patton
Julie Patton

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A new portrait art exhibit is challenging biases by forcing audience to face their judgements

Aug 15, 2023

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A new portrait art exhibit is challenging biases by forcing audience to face their judgements

Who Made You The Judge is on display now until Sept. 1.at cSpace

Julie Patton
Julie Patton

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 Calgarian receives $10K in funding to produce a documentary about one of the city’s most unique events

Aug 8, 2023

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Calgarian receives $10K in funding to produce a documentary about one of the city’s most unique events

GoGo Battles is a satirical feminist wrestling show that is full of absurdity

Julie Patton
Julie Patton

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The Great Outdoor Comedy Festival is set to bring laughter and fun to Prince’s Island Park

Aug 2, 2023

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The Great Outdoor Comedy Festival is set to bring laughter and fun to Prince’s Island Park

Calgary Citizen Team
Calgary Citizen Team

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Historic Calgary Week celebrates its 33rd year of educating Calgarians about the city’s past

Aug 1, 2023

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Historic Calgary Week celebrates its 33rd year of educating Calgarians about the city’s past

Calgarians are celebrating and learning about the past

Calgary Citizen Team
Calgary Citizen Team

Music

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A Night So Silent Summer event to raise money for Not In My City

Jul 26, 2023

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A Night So Silent Summer event to raise money for Not In My City

Friday evening, L&M Productions will raise money and awareness for #NotInMyCity to fuel the fight against human trafficking and sexual exploitation.

Julie Patton
Julie Patton

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Calgary Folk Music Festival back for its 44th year

Jul 25, 2023

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Calgary Folk Music Festival back for its 44th year

The four-day event takes over Prince's Island Park this weekend

Calgary Citizen Team
Calgary Citizen Team

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Seven Calgary record stores to pick up some vinyl

Jul 19, 2023

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Seven Calgary record stores to pick up some vinyl

We found seven record stores around the city for you to grow your vinyl collection.

Calgary Citizen Team
Calgary Citizen Team

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Alberta Elite Women’s Wrestling Club dominates the mat, becoming Canada's strongest girls club

Jul 13, 2023

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Alberta Elite Women’s Wrestling Club dominates the mat, becoming Canada's strongest girls club

Roc Wrestling Club splits into girls and boys teams in a strategy to encourage more girls to participate in the sport

Ashley Pfeifer
Ashley Pfeifer

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Calgary-area resident Kim Logan received a $20,000 grant from TELUS to bring her captivating documentary idea to life

Jul 10, 2023

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Calgary-area resident Kim Logan received a $20,000 grant from TELUS to bring her captivating documentary idea to life

Kim Logan is one of 80 recipients for the content creator grant

Calgary Citizen Team
Calgary Citizen Team

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Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Stampede Pancake Breakfast with these breakfasts

Jul 6, 2023

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Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Stampede Pancake Breakfast with these breakfasts

Calgary Citizen Team
Calgary Citizen Team

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 A photo in the newspaper inspired a Calgary woman to write a song for Ukraine, now she’s on a mission to raise money for the relief effort

Jul 3, 2023

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A photo in the newspaper inspired a Calgary woman to write a song for Ukraine, now she’s on a mission to raise money for the relief effort

Carolyn Harley is challenging everyone to donate $10 to the effort

Calgary Citizen Team
Calgary Citizen Team

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Relive rock ‘n roll at Jubilations Dinner Theatre with its latest show Old Time Rock ‘n Roll

Jun 26, 2023

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Relive rock ‘n roll at Jubilations Dinner Theatre with its latest show Old Time Rock ‘n Roll

We caught up with Sophie Brown who stars in the show to learn more about the production

Calgary Citizen Team
Calgary Citizen Team

Music

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Calgary Sound Atlas Musical Festival an immersive experience

Jun 18, 2023

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Calgary Sound Atlas Musical Festival an immersive experience

A new contemporary music festival is making its debut in Calgary from June 23 to 25 at the University of Calgary Rozsa Centre and Contemporary Calgary

Calgary Citizen Team
Calgary Citizen Team

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Calgary author serves her broken heart on a silver platter in her book debut

Jun 1, 2023

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Calgary author serves her broken heart on a silver platter in her book debut

Lipstick Stains and Coffee Cups a rollercoaster of emotions

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The Wilde on 27’s new lunch menu is led by a world-travelled chef committed to local ingredients

May 31, 2023

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The Wilde on 27’s new lunch menu is led by a world-travelled chef committed to local ingredients

A menu that is sure to tantalize your tastebuds

Calgary Citizen Team
Calgary Citizen Team
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