Fashion Industry Mixer + PARK Fundraiser
On Wednesday, September 25, from 6:30pm to 9:30pm, PARK is holding a fundraiser presented by Holt Renfrew. PARKLUXE is designed to connect Calgary fashion and art lovers with sophisticated local designers and artists who are making an impact outside of our city limits and throughout Canada and North America. 10% of all purchases will be donated to PARK. Tickets are $20 in advance ($25 at the door) and include a complimentary bevvie, light appies by downtownfood, contests and musical entertainment. DJ Night Panda will be spinning with P.K. Sound carrying the tunes. Click here for more details.
Phantom Wing
King Edward School is one of the oldest schools in the city. The empty wing of the building is set for demolition in the near future, but before that happens the space will be used to host a big art show of 30+ artists with larger scale works/installations on display along with some live entertainment. From September 24th to the 29th, everyone is invited out to see how the once-empty wing of the school was re-purposed into the multidisciplinary art space called ‘CSpace’. King Edward is located at 1720 30th Avenue SW. The event is free.
Charity Rodeo
On September 21st and 22nd, the Hell or High Water charity rodeo will be taking place at the Millarville Race track. The charity proceeds will be going towards flood relief efforts for Southern Alberta residents who were affected this summer. The event will feature both professional and local rodeo talent, including: Denny Phipps, Logan Bird and Slim Weegar. There will be barrel racing, steer wrestling, bull riding and activities for the kids on Sunday. Event is from 1 to 5pm. Tickets are $15. For more in formation on the rodeo or for directions, click here.
Doors Open YYC
This is your chance to get behind closed doors and see what goes on behind the scenes. Have you ever wondered what happens in a water treatment facility? Looking for an excuse to check out the Calgary Tower? Check out some of Calgary’s most iconic buildings including the Lougheed House, the National Music Centre and the Colonel Walker House in Inglewood. This event is free of charge and perfect for anyone who loves art, science, sports and history. To see a full list of venues and a map of each venue’s location, click here. Event runs from September 27th to 29th.
Calgary International Film Fest
CIFF takes place from September 19th to 29th. Check out www.calgaryfilm.com for movie listings, ticket and show times; the two main venues are The Globe (617 8th Avenue SW) and Eau Claire (200 Barclay Parade SW). The Green Carpet Gala’s film this year is The Last Ocean and the director from New Zealand is coming up for it on Monday, September 23. The film is about the race to save the last pristine eco-system, the Ross Sea. The sea is fished for Chilean Sea Bass and being destroyed as a result.
Mandala at Fort Calgary
Tibetan monk Tenzin Tsundu-la is set to create a Green Tara Mandala for those in Calgary who were impacted by the Flood of 2013. The mandala will be created during the week of September 20 to 27. A ceremony at the Bow River is set for September 27 at 3pm. It is said that creating mandalas helps stabilize, integrate, and re-order inner life, and that Green Tara sits with one foot in the meditation posture and one foot in the world, which reflects modern day contemplative life. For more details check out www.fortcalgary.com.
Photo courtesy Doors Open YYC