Join us for “A Day in Paris”, in celebration of Crystal Pite’s Body and Soul.
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Is learning French on your bucket list? Or, do you simply wish to softly whisper French in your lover's ear? No matter what drives you, Alliance Francaise - Calgary’s got you! ⠀
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We’re so happy to be partnering with Carmen Cheng of FoodKarmaBlog who is offering up a Do-It-Yourself meal companion for your viewing of Crystal Pite’s Body and Soul, performed by the Paris Opera Ballet.
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Let Shelf Life Books take you on an extraordinary journey to the world of Crystal Pite’s Body and Soul.
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In 1995, I sat in a darkened theatre at the Banff Centre, waiting to see a new choreographer. The Clifford E. Lee Award winner - and the youngest ever to win.
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The Zero Waste Market is an all-day market and showcase produced by Plastic-Free YYC and Springboard Performance that aims to raise awareness of our growing plastic problem and promote a zero-waste lifestyle. Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with organizations and businesses across Calgary who promote zero-waste living and sustainability. Local zero-waste businesses will sell various sustainable products at the market, and non-profit organizations will share interactive exhibits focused on raising awareness and enacting sustainable social change.
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The artistic process is more often than not exponential. The blank canvas is paralyzing. Hesitantly, the artist starts big, avoiding the nitty-gritty details and daunting aspects of the piece. The pace is quickened as a sense of ease fills the artist. Then, it becomes impossible to separate artist and canvas - creation is now a necessity.
On this final week, Daniel moves faster than ever before. The reveal party is approaching, so there’s a deadline to meet. A thunderstorm earlier in the week pushes us back a day, so the entire schedule is shifted so that every day from Saturday to Wednesday is a painting day. Temperatures soar into the high 20s and low 30s, with no shade to cover. Still, each day Daniel shows up and paints for as long as he can.
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In participating in this project, I felt wildly out of my comfort zone. I had never worked in journalism let alone wrote a blog. Even though Kate had never worked on a mural or even with spray paint before I envied her calm and easygoing nature. Over the course of three weeks, she created a beautiful and provocative piece of art and I am grateful to have been a part of that process.
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