A ‘hip’ Stampede party: Putting the focus on fun and fundraising
Kevin Costner was one of the celebrities attending last year’s Stampede Roundup. Calgary Herald file photo. There’s no shortage of venues, parties and events to attend during the 10 days of the Calgary...
View ArticleA Paul Brandt “pop up;” deep-fried pickles and a social media hub: the...
Just when I thought this year’s edition of the Calgary Stampede couldn’t get any better, it did. The Herald is one of the sponsors of the Stampede Talent Search, so I was on hand for a cheque...
View ArticleBeer news: Stone Brewing deems Alberta worthy; a Dandy debut for a Calgary...
If you were startled by a sudden, high-pitched noise last week, it was probably the sound of local beer fanatics squealing like schoolgirls when they heard Stone Brewing Co. will begin exporting...
View ArticleTragically Hip fans share memories of beloved Canadian act
In a tour that signals the end of an era, perhaps what makes the Tragically Hip so Canadian is the list of the cities they’ve played in over the years. St. Catharines to Kelowna, Lethbridge to Red...
View ArticlePreview: Hope and humanity at heart of Alberta Ballet's Tragically...
Who knew that ballet could survive the bomb? The Tragically Hip get a whole new spin on their name when Alberta Ballet co-opts the band’s songs to portray that ultimate tragedy, post-apocalypse Earth...
View ArticleReview: Alberta Ballet's stunning tribute to The Tragically Hip
If you’re Canadian it’s hard not to be touched by the songs of The Tragically Hip and Gord Downie’s unmistakeable voice. When he left us, it was an awful, untimely departure, and I think we all knew...
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