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April 01, 2011

The talents of some of Canada’s leading female playwrights will be on display at the Currie Barracks this weekend.

Metro Minute with Cardel Art Series

March 31, 2011

Music and comedy will kick off a new arts series tonight at Calgary’s Cardel Theatre. Classic guitar-inspired musician Robbie Aylesworth and improv masters The Armadillos will be on hand for the first performance of the Syzygy at Cardel Series.

Metro Minute with Movies That Matter

March 30, 2011

The devastating effects of climate change take centre stage tonight at a University of Calgary film screening.

Metro Minute at Gasoline Alley

March 28, 2011

Heritage Park is taking families on a journey back to the 1930s this week.  Spring Rally In The Alley runs 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Sunday inside the Gasoline Alley Museum.

Metro Minute with Deadly Fall launch

March 24, 2011

Literary enthusiasts are invited tonight to help launch an author’s first published work set right here in Calgary.

Metro Minute with Project Next

March 23, 2011

Those involved with the University of Calgary will have one last chance today to weigh in on the future vision for the institution.

Metro Minute with Call2Recycle

March 22, 2011

Hockey legends will be on hand at a local store to help promote good environmental practice tonight. Theoren Fleury, Bryan Trottier, Glenn Anderson and Billy Smith will be exchanging their autographing skills for batteries or cellphones to recycle at a London Drugs, located at 4701–130 Ave. SE.

Metro Minute at Café Koi's Show & Tell

March 21, 2011

Drawing on memories from a favourite elementary school pastime, Café Koi will present its own version of show and tell this evening.

Metro Minute at Sailin' on concert

March 17, 2011

Those venturing to the Telus World of Science to take in Titanic: The Artifacts Exhibition tonight are in for a special treat.

Metro Minute at storytelling day

March 16, 2011

The ProArts Society plans to ring in World Storytelling Day in style today at noon.

Metro Minute with engraving culture

March 15, 2011

An artist showing a series of lithographs in Calgary will host a public talk tonight.

Metro Minute with Dr. Avi Friedman

March 14, 2011

Retooling homes and communities to combat 21st-century challenges will be the focus of a discussion tonight. Dr. Avi Friedman, a syndicated columnist and author who is internationally...

Metro Minute at Calgary International Auto & Truck Show

March 10, 2011

Auto enthusiasts are revving up for the Calgary International Auto & Truck Show running all weekend at the BMO Centre.

Metro Minute with Amber Mac's acts of kindness

March 09, 2011

If you see a lovely blonde with an impressive cache of techno-savvy running around with stores of cash and spreading random acts of kindness, we’re sorry to disappoint you, but you’re not on the set of The Matrix 4.

Metro Minute with Canadian laugh off

March 09, 2011

Canada’s funniest citizen could very well be living in Calgary — and you can see him or her in action tonight.

Metro Minute with Wanda's Visit

March 07, 2011

An old flame overstaying her welcome and causing a ruckus in an otherwise happy marriage is the plot of Lunchbox Theatre’s latest play.

Metro Minute with cab history

March 04, 2011

Think of all the times you’ve hailed a cab. The ticker tape running through your mind probably consisted of two things: Getting to your destination on time, and seriously, how could they let that creepy Bachelor Brad back for another season?

Metro Minute with encaustic painting

March 04, 2011

A presentation at the University of Calgary Saturday aims to take curious art enthusiasts on a journey back in time.

Metro Minute with Dragon's Den

March 03, 2011

Do you think you have the next big business venture?

Metro Minute with $100 Film Festival

March 03, 2011

Calgary rolls out the red carpet as its famous affordable movie showcase returns tonight.

Metro Minute with Sandbox Salon

March 02, 2011

Barroom banter of a different variety is on tap at Broken City tonight.

Metro Minute with Landscapes For The End Of Time

March 01, 2011

Art lovers still have time to check out a timeless gallery at the Glenbow Museum.

Metro Minute with Year Of The Rabbit

February 28, 2011

Tonight is your last chance to take in Art Central’s Year Of The Rabbit gallery.

Metro Minute on the Mill Creek Adventure Walk

February 25, 2011

As part of the Winter Light Festival, the Mill Creek Adventure Walk will take participants on a magical adventure.

Metro Minute at LG Snowboard FIS World Cup

February 25, 2011

Big tricks and even bigger air will be on the agenda this weekend at Canada Olympic Park.

Metro Minute with Celebration Square

February 25, 2011

The curtain is set to close on Celebration Square, but not before two more big names take the stage.

Metro Minute with Oscar party at The Drake

February 25, 2011

It happens every year. We sit around the week before the Academy Awards, squeezing our eyes shut in meditative silence as we ponder the same existential questions. “How,” we ask ourselves. “How will they ever outdo last year’s show? Can we ever top 2007’s Taco Night Oscars party?”

Metro Minute at home, garden show

February 24, 2011

This weekend Calgary homeowners can learn everything from how to install relaxing ponds in their backyards to the cost benefits of growing vegetables in the summer at Stampede Park.

Metro Minute at ‘slow money’ talk

February 23, 2011

In a world where money changes hands in the blink of an eye, humanity’s most pressing problems are often ignored or overlooked, suggests a speaker in town this evening.

Metro Minute with Judge John Reilly

February 22, 2011

Controversial author Judge John Reilly will be on hand at the Auburn Saloon tonight for an interview hosted by WordFest and the Writers Guild of Alberta.


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