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Notable Now Calgary: February 21, 2014

Notable Now this week in Calgary: Craft Beer Night, A Tribute To Ray Charles, The Calgary Home and Garden Show, Highwood Dining Room at SAIT, Shortly Film Fest, and the always must-attend motionball Gala

Craft Beer Night 
On February 24th, Craft is hosting Alberta’s official New Belgium Brewing launch. Guests will be treated to 14 tasty new Belgian beers on tap for one night only and have the chance to meet Brewmaster Grady Hull who will be talking about all things related to craft beer. There will also be lots of snacks passed around that pair perfectly with Belgian beer. What more could you ask for on a Monday night? Check out the Craft Facebook and Twitter pages for more information on how to win prizes.

A Tribute To Ray
Ray Charles is one of the most iconic men in the history of music and left his mark on soul, blues, gospel and even country. On February 24th, John Gray and Donald Ray Johnson will be performing Charles’ greatest hits. Nobody can deny the greatness of songs like ‘Unchain My Heart’ and ‘Hit The Road Jack’. All the fun starts at 8pm at the National Music Centre (located at 134 11th Avenue SE). Tickets are $25. 

The Home Show
The Calgary Home and Garden Show starts on February 27th and runs until March 2nd at the BMO Centre and Corral. This is a great event for anyone looking to make home improvements or take on new yard projects. This year, Bryan Baeumler, Tommy Smythe and 650 other exhibitors will be on site to discuss a variety of subject matter. The organizers are so sure that you’ll love this show that anyone who isn’t satisfied will be offered a full refund.

Highwood Dining Room
Looking to try something new for lunch? During the winter season, SAIT’s Highwood Dining Room offers a legendary buffet every Thursday. The students in the culinary program are educated on preparing world-class cuisine and offering the very best service to their patrons. Lunch begins at 11am on Thursdays and the room fills up quickly, so make sure to book a table. Call 403.284.8615 (Ext. 2) to confirm your spot today. You can also visit the SAIT website to view the winter menu.      

Shortly Film Fest
The Globe Cinema (617 8th Avenue SW) is partnering with the Cinemagine Society of Alberta to bring you the Shorty Film Fest on the 27th of February. The goal of the society is to promote francophone culture by presenting French films. The evening will include a creative selection of short bilingual films and the audience will have a chance to vote for their favourite screening. Refreshments and snacks will be available. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $12. Shows begin at 7pm.

motionball Gala
The 2014 motionball Gala takes place on February 28th and this year the theme is ‘Brighter’. Everyone is encouraged to get dressed to the nines in bright and flashy colours. This gala is something that should be on every young professional’s radar. You’ll have the chance to network while supporting a fantastic cause. The reception begins at 7:30pm, followed by a fashion show and entertainment by DJ Skratch Bastid and DJ Rhyno. To buy your ticket, you can visit www.motionball.com.

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