Black Ice Festival celebrates Calgary music in the winter
Dec 16, 2024 · By Ansharah Shakil, December 14 2024—. For its second year, music festival Black Ice Festival will be taking place in Calgary at Loophole Coffee Bar from Dec. 8-14. Black Ice Festival celebrates facets of Calgary’s music scene that can often be overlooked, with attendees able to see numerous Alberta music acts through one …
Alberta Ballet’s The Nutcracker will entrance audiences in the …
Dec 11, 2024 · By Hannah Caparino, December 11 2024—. Alberta Ballet will be making its return to the Jubilee Auditorium with its returning production of The Nutcracker, a classic ballet that is a holiday staple for many theatre goers and fans of ballet.Allison Perhach sat down with The Gauntlet to comment on this year’s Edmonton and Calgary production, as well as provide insight into Alberta Ballet’s ...
Here is the Calgary Philharmonic’s 2024–2025 season
Apr 17, 2024 · By Ramiro Bustamante Torres, April 17 2024—. The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra (CPO) announced its 2024–2025 season on Apr. 9. At a launch party, people present were treated with the Calgary Philharmonic Chorus singing an arrangement of “Carmina Burana” by Orff teasing the piece as one of the season starters on Sep. 14.
Gauntlet Mixtape Vol. 28: Soundtracked! - The Gauntlet
Dec 8, 2024 · By Leigh Patrick, Maggie Hsu, Jayson Black Kettle, Elizabeth Raymond, Ansharah Shakil, Dianne Miranda and Daman Singh, December 8 2024—. This Gauntlet Mixtape Vol. 28: Soundtracked! compiles the best cinema soundtracks from both the big and small screen! All you have to do now is press play and let every song transport you into a …
The 2024 SU Referendum: What’s at stake and why it matters
By Daman Singh, October 6 2024— The University of Calgary’s Students’ Union (SU) is holding their 2024 By-Elections from Oct. 8-10 to fill vacant Student Legislative Council (SLC) positions. Students will also be asked to vote on a referendum regarding the SU’s general fee structure this year. The SU’s general fee is a mandatory fee […]
The Mustard Seed provides insight into the surge of homelessness …
By Jill Reeves, December 12 2024—. As economic hardship is felt throughout the city, the need for shelter and social services has increased. A survey conducted by the Academia Forum stated that over 28 per cent of 1049 postsecondary student respondents had experienced homelessness in some form during their studies. For students, homelessness can be living temporarily with friends and family ...
Understanding Indian immigration amid Canadian hostility
By Josie Simon, September 14 2024— Canada, known for its multiculturalism, has attracted immigrants worldwide seeking better opportunities. Among these groups, Indian immigrants have significantly increased over the past decade, enriching the country’s economic and cultural tapestry. However, this surge has also increased hostility fueled by economic anxieties and cultural misconceptions ...
A guide to the upcoming holiday markets that will get anyone into …
Dec 3, 2024 · By Hannah Caparino, November 30 2024—. Calgary has a number of holiday markets that host a variety of activities that will get you in the mood for some holiday cheer. From downtown markets at the BMO Centre to local outdoor fairs, there will be a variety of vendors, food, games and more.
UCalgary Dinos to host U SPORTS men’s basketball Final 8
By Maggie Hsu, October 12 2024—. The University of Calgary Dinos will host the 2026 U SPORTS men’s basketball Final 8 championship, returning this high profile event to Calgary for the first time in over a decade. This edition will mark a significant milestone for both the program and the university. “It’s fitting that the first time UCalgary hosted this championship was in …
Calgary Hidden Gems: Jubilations Dinner Theatre showcases local …
By Heidi Curry, October 6 2024—. While dinner and a show might sound as old-fashioned as the white-and-black theatre signs in front of the building, Jubilations Dinner Theatre is a spot that serves up good food and a good show, featuring Calgary’s …