Epicurean Calgary

September 20, 2010
Walk A Mile In Her Shoes

September 25, 2010
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light The Night Walk

September 26-November 4, 2010
The Ride for Red

October 2010
October 1, 2010
Ambulance Chaser’s Charity Run

October 2, 2010
10th Annual Harvest Half Marathon

October 3, 2010
CIBC Run for the Cure

October 10, 2010 
Thanksgiving Memory Walk and Run

October 17, 2010
The Gorilla Run

September 2010

September 3-5, 2010

Other events and activities include:
Sheep Dog Demonstrations
Liz Pierce Memorial Kilted Dash
Kids Games and Mini Golf
Anachronism demonstrations
Clans and Scottish Vendors
Beer Gardens
Raffle Draws
Vikings Canada
Opening Ceremonies
Soccer Match
Closing Ceremonies

Vendor Row: Check out all the vendor and clan tents, and don’t forget to try the many tastes of Scotland.

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September 4-5, 2010

Reynolds Alberta Museum Harvest Festival

Reynolds-Alberta Museum, 2 km west of Wetaskiwin on Hwy 13

Saturday and Sunday
10:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M.

Admission Fees:
Adult: $9.00
Senior: $7.00  (65 years and older)
Child: $5.00  (7-17 years, 6 & under free)
Family: $25.00 (Family consists of 2 adults and their children 7-17 years)

The smells are sweet, the noise is big, the machines are giants and the fun is huge - it's Harvest Festiva, at the Reynolds-Alberta Museum in Wetaskiwin on September 4th and 5th, 2010.. What a great opportunity to see more than 40 pieces of vintage agricultural machinery in action. Plowing, threshing and binding are just a few of the fieldwork demonstrations. The smoking, chugging, and massive steam traction engines are the real crowd-pleasers of this show.
Bread baking demonstrations happen each day, along with demonstrations of rope making and the grain elevator in the main building. Take in demonstrations of butter making, flailing and winnowing, and don't forget the Farmer's Market outside on the grounds

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September 4-5, 2010

Pride Calgary Weekend

Olympic Plaza, 228 8 Avenue S.E.

Saturday, September 4
Dance
Spur, 351 4th Avenue SW
8:00PM - 2:00AM
Featuring DJ Lisa DeLux from Vancouver

Sunday, September 5
Pride Parade
8th and 8th S.W. to Olympic Plaza, 228 8 Avenue S.E.
12:00 P.M.-1:00 P.M.

Street Festival
Olympic Plaza, 228 8 Avenue S.E.
1:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M.

The annual Pride Calgary Pride Parade is an opportunity from people of all genders, sexual orientations, and walks of life to unite and march together.
Get in costume, dress up in your rainbow colours, or simply come as yourself to participate in this yearly event. The parade starts at 8th Street and 8th Avenue SW and marches east along 8th Avenue, ending at Olympic Plaza where the Street Festival begins.
The annual Pride Calgary Street Festival occurs right after the Pride Parade, at Olympic Plaza. The festival features street vendor tents, a beer garden, a stage with DJs and entertainment, and a Kid Zone for the little ones.

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September 5-6, 2010

Canmore Highland Games

Centennial Park, Canmore, Alberta

7:00 A.M.  Gates open

Games Admission:
Adults $15
Seniors (65 and over) & Youth (13-17) $12
Kids 6-12 $5,
Under age 6 Free
Ceilidh Admission - $25 Adults & Seniors, Minors 13-17 Years: $15, Under age 12: Free
ALL-IN-ONE TICKET PACKAGES:
Adults $35.00
Seniors 65+ $32.00
Youth 13-17 $22.00

Featuring:
7:00 A.M. Gates open to all 
7:30 A.M. Pancake Breakfast with live entertainment 
8:00 A.M. Individual Piping & Drumming Competition, Dance Competition, Heavy Sports Competition, Scottish & Celtic Retail Booths open 
11:00 A.M. Beer Garden with live entertainment, Food Concessions open, Sheep Dog demonstrations 
1:30 P.M. Official Canmore Highland Games opening ceremonies 
2:00 P.M. Pipe Band Competition 
4:30 P.M. Sheep Dog demonstration
5:00 P.M. Massed Pipes & Drums of the Canmore Highland Games 
6:00 P.M. Evening Ceilidh with live entertainment

A Celtic festival presented annually on the Sunday of the Labour Day weekend, including highland dance, piping and drumming, heavy sports, sheep dog demonstrations, massed bands, clan tents, Celtic wares and traditional food and beverages.
In addition they offer a pancake breakfast, a beer garden and non-stop entertainment in the heated festival tent morning to night.
Other events and activities include:
Sheep Dog Demonstrations
Liz Pierce Memorial Kilted Dash
Kids Games and Mini Golf
Anachronism demonstrations
Clans and Scottish Vendors
Beer Gardens
Raffle Draws
Vikings Canada
Opening Ceremonies
Soccer Match
Closing Ceremonies

Vendor Row: Check out all the vendor and clan tents, and don’t forget to try the many tastes of Scotland.

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September 6, 2010

Donnie Peters Memorial Cut-a-Thon

Tomkins Park, 17th Ave & 8th Street S.W.

10:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M.

Haircuts:
Adults: $20
Children: $10
Pets: $20

Presented by: Artists For Quality Of Life
The seventh annual Donnie Peters Memorial Cut-a-Thon, a fund-raiser for AIDS Calgary’s Positive Living Lunch Program.
Entertainment for the whole family with food, clowns, face-painting, DJs, prizes and more...

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September 8-10, 2010

Horizon Wines' Events With Duvel/Achouffe Family of Breweries and  Brewmaster Chris
Bauweraerts

Various Locations

Wednesday, September 8
An Evening of Belgian Beers
Willow Park Wines & Spirits, 10801 Bonaventure Drive S.E.
7:00 p.m.
Tickets: $20
Willow Park Wines & Spirits is proud to present an evening with Chris Bauwereaerts, the creator of Achouffe Brasseries and Bram
Vaerewijck, and Head of Marketing of Duvel Liefmans. Come and spend the evening where you will be surrounded by the nectar of the Belgian Gods.

Thursday, September 9
An Evening With  Duvel Moortgat Family of Breweries
Bottlescrew Bill's Old English Pub, 140 - 10 Avenue S.W.
7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $50
Brewmaster Chris Bauweraerts will be entertaining guests with information and
insight into Belgian beer styles and brewing traditions as you sample his world renowned, masterfully crafted beers, paired beautifully with the chef Aaron Scherr's tantalizing creations.

Friday, September 10
Some of the Best: Duvel Moortgat Family of Breweries
KAWA Espresso Bar, 1333 8 St. S.W.
4:30–7:00 p.m.
Tickets: $30  at 403 452 5233
Beer tasting sponsored by Horizon Wines Inc. and led by brewmaster Chris Bauweraerts, founder and genius behind Brasserie d'Achouffe, DUVEL, Belgian Strong Pale Ale
LA CHOUFFE, Belgian Strong Pale Ale
HOUBLON CHOUFFE, Belgian IPA
McCHOUFFE, Belgian Strong Dark Ale
MAREDSOUS 8, Dubbel
N'ICE CHOUFFE, Belgian Strong Dark Ale
Followed by a buffet

Friday, September 10
An Evening With the Duvel Moortgat Family of Breweries
ZYN.ca, 1543 - 17 Avenue S.E.
6:30 p.m.
Tickets are $15 + gst per person.  Please contact: mark@zyn.ca, kyle@zyn.ca or call 403 543 8900

Horizon Wines Inc. and Zyn  present an evening with the Duvel Moortgat family of breweries: Duvel, Liefmans, Achouffe, and
Maredsous. With special guest speaker Chris Bauweraerts, Founder of Brasserie D’Achouffe and creator of: La Chouffe, Mc Chouffe, N’ice Chouffe, and Houblon Chouffe,
2010 World Beer Award winner
For Europe’s Best Pale Ale – Imperial IPA
Chris will be entertaining guests with information and insight into Belgian beer styles and brewing traditions as you sample his world renowned, masterfully crafted beers, paired beautifully with the chef Stephen Grant's tantalizing creations.

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September 10, 2010

Zoogala PRIMAL at the Calgary Zoo

Calgary Zoo, 1300 Zoo Rd. N.E.

6:00 p.m. to Midnight

Zoogala 2010 Ticket Options
Price: $125-$200

YOUR TICKET INCLUDES:
• delectable food from Calgary’s hottest restaurants
• creative cocktails, wine and beer from 6 pm to 11 pm
• primitive performers throughout the party
• dancing under the stars to the retro sounds of “Trackzilla”
• animal encounters along the party pathways
• fortune tellers, body painters and temporary tattoos
• unique silent auction, raffle, wheel o fun
• dress like a caveman and win prizes!

Come back in time and follow your PRIMAL instincts to the best party this city has ever seen. The dinosaurs will be roaming free and so will the food and beverages!! Wear your favourite loin cloth and throw a
bone in your hair to enjoy your ALL-INCLUSIVE evening. 
Your taste buds will be tantalized with delicious cuisine from some of Calgary’s hottest restaurants like Earl’s, Halo Seafood and Steak house and Village Cantina. Complimentary beverages to compliment your cuisine will also be available for sampling from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, as well as, a wine and beer bar available until 11:00 pm. While you take your culinary journey your eyes will be drawn to the 3 mini-stages that are throughout zoo grounds that will have a revolving array of performers who will captivate you with primitive tribal dancing and drumming. 
Your PRIMAL instincts will be awakened with tribal drums, movement derived from the beginning of time and….dancers in loin cloths!!! (might as well cut to the chase)   Mini-stages will be a rotating plethora of visual eye candy!  Get into the caveman theme by getting your own “tribal paint” at either the Body Painting station or the Temporary Tattoo booth.  Now you are ready to party and you will be able to that in the main party tent with the retro sounds of “Trackzilla” starting at 8:00 pm.  Don’t miss the dance extravaganza at 8:45 pm followed by dancing under the stars until midnight!  Need a little break?  Why not find out your future at one of our ever popular fortune tellers.  It will be a feast for the eyes and soul all night long!
This is an Adults Only event, your evening is all inclusive.PRIMAL is a non-stop, action filled event with something to please everyone and the best part is, by purchasing a ticket you are saving species both in your backyard and around the world through the amazing work the Calgary Zoo does. 

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September 10-19, 2010

Artcity

Various Locations

All events are FREE

Artcity Festival is Calgary's annual celebration of visual art, architecture, and design. For 10 days each year, new artworks, installations, and projects are temporarily inserted into the urban landscape for discovery and engagement by ordinary citizens and interested parties.
Artcity produces an extensive amount of interpretive content as well, with lectures, podcasts, and educational tours dispersed throughout the exhibition schedule. All Artcity events are open to the public with free admission. The 18th annual Artcity Festival will take place September 10th to the 19th of 2010, under the thematic banner of "Boom or Bust".  
Artcity is produced by the Visual Arts Week Society (VAWS), a non-profit, volunteer-run society dedicated to enhancing the public's experience and enjoyment of contemporary visual arts, architecture and design.
Artcity brings art and architecture into the spaces where the public lives and works. The organization recognizes the continually changing needs of artists and the nature of artistic presentation, and as such provides flexible exhibition opportunities to individuals and groups working in all (inter-) disciplines. The Festival opens possibilities in Calgary for conversations, debates and realizations about how and what artists, architects and designers do and how they see and shape the world around us. Artcity programs new, critically engaged work by professional artists in dynamic settings, and supports activities of a similar nature in the broader Calgary community through partnerships and joint programming ventures. The society provides a high-profile infrastructure to independent practices that move existing genres and ideas forward.

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September 11, 2010 

Annual Springbank Fall Fair

Springbank Park For All Seasons, 32224A Springbank Road

8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Free Admission

SPRINGBANK COMMUNITY DINNER & DANCE
Come out to the SPFAS Curling Rink to enjoy a delicious BBQ Pork Rib buffet dinner and stay to dance the night away to the LIVE BAND - WILDCARD!
6:00 p.m. – Doors Open
6:30 p.m. – Buffet Dinner (Wine, Beer, and Coolers available for purchase)
8:00 p.m. – 12 a.m. – LIVE BAND WILDCARD & Dance
8:00 p.m. – Full Cash Bar Open
 FAMILIES ARE WELCOME

Dinner & Dance Tickets:
Single $35
Family $100
Extra Youth $15
Senior $27.50
Dance ONLY Tickets:
Single $10
Senior $9

Each September, the Springbank Park For All Seasons sponsors the Annual Springbank Fall Fair. The day kicks off at 8:00 a.m. with the 2nd Annual Family Fun Run and Walk which is followed by a pancake breakfast put on by the Springbank Lions Club. All day long there are activities, exhibits, vendors, entertainment, and much more to give you a taste of Springbank's Heritage. The day will wrap up with a Grand Ole Barn Dance that will be held in the Springbank Curling Rink.

THE 2010 FAMILY FUN WALK AND RUN
Register for either the 5k or 10k distances,
Adult - $30.00 (18 +)
Youth - $20.00 (18 or less)
Family - $75.00 (Max 4 people, use 1 Form per person)

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September 11-12, 2010

Fall Fair - Celebrating Our Rural Roots

Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W.

9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Day Gate Rates:
Adult (Age 18-64): $19.00
Child (Age 3-17): $14.00
Senior (Age 65+): $15.00

Western Canada's rural history comes to life during this weekend of harvest celebrations. Our rich agricultural past lives on at the antique machinery displays and demonstrations. Hunt for eggs, churn butter or ice-cream and try your hand at barn-board branding. It's an excellent opportunity to learn what was done on the farm.
Competitors can put their best talent forward and compete for a First Place ribbon in one of the many competition classes. Enter as often as you like, in as many classes as you like. Whether you are a baker, or gardener or livestock handler, you are bound to find a class to showcase your talent. Competition Booklets will be available by Opening Weekend.
The first 500 guests who pay regular admission and arrive between 9:30am and 10:00am will enjoy a complimentary pancake breakfast, served hot off the grill in Gunn’s Dairy Barn.

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September 12, 2010

Ninth Annual Feast of Fields

Rouge Restaurant Garden in Inglewood, 1240  8 Ave S.E.

1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

Tickets:
Slow Food Members: Adults: $55
                            Youth (8-18): $15
                            Family of 4: $135
                            Kids under 8 free
Non-members: Adults: $70
                    Youth (8-18): $30
                    Family of 4: $160
                    Kids under 8 free

Join Slow Food Calgary for a food-fuelled afternoon in the garden. Enjoy plenty of local fare to eat and drink, meet the people who grow your food and the chefs who create delicious dishes with our wonderful Alberta harvest. Last year debuted the “The Alberta Snail Trail”,  a guide to local products and this year it's expanded to include 78 local food producers who meet the good, clean and fair criteria.  Come and connect with all things local.

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September 12, 2010

Calgary Bridal Expo

BMO Centre, Stampede Park

10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Fashion Show Times:
Morning Show 11:30 a.m.
Afternoon Show 3:30 p.m.

Tickets: $18

Over 120 exhibitors showcasing what’s new for all facets of the wedding including:
Ceremony Venues & Reception Facilities Hotels & Accomodations
Wedding Planning & Wedding Planners
Officiants, Catering, Flowers & Invitations
Health & Beauty
Wedding Gowns & Bridesmaid Dresses
Bridal Accessories, Jewellery & Tuxedos
Gift Registries
Home & Travel and more
Also includes a wedding gown sale and fashion show.

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September 12, 2010

Haultain and First Street Festival

1st St S.W. between 12th and 15th Avenues and Haultain Park, 225 - 13 Avenue S.W.

September 16, 2010

Grape Expectations Wine Gala & Silent Auction

Carriage House Inn, 9030 MacLeod Trail South

6:30 P.M.

Tickets: $65.00

Executive Women International present Grape Expectations Wine Gala & Silent Auction with snacks and live entertainment.
Executive Women International is a professional association of women with a passion for networking and exhibiting professionalism as responsible contributors within their community.  The association fosters the ability to grow on a number of platforms, meet interesting people, hear informed speakers, develop a professional network, and participate in philanthropic ventures to assist women and children in need.

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September 16-18, 2010

29th Great American Beer Festival

Colorado Convention Centre, Denver, Colorado

5:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m. each night

Thursday, September 16: $55
Friday, September 17: $55
Saturday, September 18: Members-Only
12:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
$83 (1 ticket)
$128 (2 tickets)
Ticket includes (1) one-year membership to the American Homebrewers Association.
Current Members: $45 each
Saturday, September 18:
5:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m. $55

GABF has sold out for the past several years. Purchase your tickets now.

This year GABF is welcoming 522 breweries to the competition, with 462 serving their beer to festival attendees. More than 2,238 beers are expected to be served at this year’s festival and some 3,594 are slated to be judged in the competition.
Also new this September: an enhanced state brewers guilds/Support Your Local Brewery pavilion (think brewing education meets beer tourism); an even-better Farm to Table Pavilion (open to Brewers Association and American Homebrewers Association members only); and noted speakers like Top Chef Season 5 winner, Hosea Rosenberg, discussing beer and street food, and Ken Grossman and Charlie Papazian discussing their collaboration on Charlie, Ken & Fred’s Bock, part of Sierra Nevada’s 30th Anniversary series.
Here are a few more 2010 GABF fun facts:
• New breweries in the festival hall: 56
• Number of judges for the competition (est.): 150
• Largest competition category: IPA, 150 entries
The Great American Beer Festival not only offers the chance to sample some of the finest beers the world; it offers multiple opportunities to learn about all things beer. Take some time to discover the various areas that make up what is caled thel Great American Beer School. Here, you can explore the world of beer and food, learn about the brewers behind your favorite beer, understand what judges look for in a beer or pick up a few books to learn more about our favorite beverage. The Great American Beer School goes beyond tasting and delves into the craft beer experience. Check out the enlightening and interactive areas.
American Homebrewers Association
Beer and Food Pavilion
Brewers Studio Pavilion
Designated Driver Lounge
Farm to Table Pavilion
GABF Bookstore
GABF Merchandise
GABF Pro-Am Competition
Silent Disco
Support Your Local Brewery Pavilion
You Be the Judge

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September 16-19, 2010

Calgary Home & Interior Design Show

BMO Centre, Stampede Park

Thursday, Sept. 16: 4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 17: 12:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Saturday,  Sept. 18: 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 29: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

TICKET PRICES:
Adults (18+): $14.00
Adults (18+): Online $11.00
Seniors (60+): $11.00
Seniors (60+): Online $8.00
Seniors (60+) Friday only before 5 p.m.   $5.00  
Children ages 13-17: $11.00
Children (13-17) Online $8.00
Children 12 and under: FREE

Become inspired, enlightened, informed and energized with helpful advice, thousands of solutions and the coolest new products for the home. Be a part of the equation at Calgary's original event for design, renovation and lifestyle. Take advantage of unbelievably good deals from more than 350 retailers, get advice from leading home experts and see the latest products for your home.
See:
Opening Night Party
The Urban Barn Design Stage
m(ART)ket
V Lounge
Restore Home
Dining By Design
High or Low
SHOP
Ask a Paint Expert
Celebrities on the Main Stage
Ty Pennington, Bryan Baeumler, Rosalyn Lazaruk, Alykhan Velji, Maddie Moss, Janet Mah

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September 17-18, 2010

Chestermere Country Fair 2010

Chestermere Regional Communtiy Centre, 201 West Chestermere Drive, Chestermere, Alberta

Sneak-A-Peak September 17: 6:00 -  9:00 p.m.
Parade: 9:30 a.m.  September 18

On September 9th 1989 the first Chestermere Country Fair was held. The idea of having a fair came from Helga Dressel and Ken Fraser. They believed this type of event would bring together the urban and rural roots of the community. And it has.
Over the years the Fun Country Riders have added to the festivities with their Gymkhana. The parades, dances, spaghetti eating contests, dunk tanks, 4-H demonstrations, heavy horse pulls, pet shows, wine and beer competitions, slow pitch tournaments, Red Ribbon Competition, and farmer’s market have made for even more fun, competition, and camaraderie. Chestermere is a unique community, and this Fair has been and will continue to be a unique feature of this lakeside, urban/rural community for many more years to come.

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September 17-19, 2010

Body Soul & Spirit Expo

Big Four Building, Stampede Park

Friday; 3:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Saturday; 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Sunday; 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Admission: $12.00
Weekend Pass: $25.00

Enjoy an intriguing number of exhibits, ranging from an array of products for
wellness, alternative therapies, healing arts, aromatherapy, natural healing, to intuitive arts, esoteric philosophy, metaphysics, astrology and much more. Exhibitors range from local talent, stores, & societies, to international known experts. Also, there are a number of lectures & presentations included with admiission as well as featured presentations and keynote speakers.

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September 17-19, 2010

Alberta Arts Days

Various locations

Alberta Arts Days is a three-day celebration of Alberta's arts and culture. September 17-19 communities across Alberta will be humming with creative energy. From classrooms to concert halls, from libraries to choir lofts and sidewalks to studios, Albertans everywhere will bring the very spirit of Alberta to life. Last year hundreds of community groups and organizations partnered to offer 571 events in 116 communities.
Get involved. Discover, Experience and Celebrate Alberta's vibrant arts and culture scene. There's something for everyone - make this year's Alberta Arts Days three days you'll never forget.
Alberta Arts Days has a starring role for absolutely everyone:  artists, art organizations, community groups, municipalities, libraries, schools and businesses.  This year, show your support for local art and culture by partnering with others in your community to host an event or becoming a sponsor.
The success of Alberta Arts Days has helped spur the creation of National Culture Days – a pan-Canadian movement to raise the awareness, accessibility, participation and engagement of all Canadians in the cultural life of their communities

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September 18, 2010

Eastside Studio Crawl

Ramsay District, S.E., Calgary

11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

FREE for all

Go behind the scenes and discover the magic crafted by some of Calgary’s best known and emerging artists.  Nearly 175 artists located in Ramsey invite you to explore over 40 Studios and investigate the creative processes of their work.  From the mythical delight of art jewelry to the graphic diversions of drawing … the sparks and steel of contemporary sculpture to the click of looms and whir of spinning wheels … from the drizzle of ceramic glaze and glimmer of printmakers’ ink to the dynamic wash of oil, watercolor and acrylic … the Eastside Studio Crawl promises a unique and exciting art experience.

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September 18, 2010

Engineers Without Borders 2010 Street Hockey Fundraiser

Highwood Community Centre, 16 Harlow Ave N.W.

10:00 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.

Teams:  5-8 Players
Divisions:
Recreational - All Ages ($500/team) - Fun and non-competitive. Children over 8 and adults.
Intermediate - Over 18 ($500/team) - Players with some experience, not competitive. 18 and up.
Competitive - Over 18 ($500/team) - Experienced players. Ages 18 and up

Engineers Without Borders (EWB) is a national charitable organization dedicated to human development. EWB works to reduce poverty by providing opportunities for people in developing communities to improve their lives. Proceeds from this event will go towards sending a volunteer from Calgary to Africa who will assist in a grassroots project supporting poverty alleviation

September 21 - October 3, 2010

2010 Calgary International Improv Festival

Various locations

Calgary's premier improv festival just keeps getting bigger and bigger! Scouring the world for improv talent, they're proud to bring you amazing performers from Canada, Australia, the USA and Norway!
This fall's 11-day multi-venue extravaganza features shows at the Comedy Cave, Epcor Centre's Engineered Air Theatre and Epcor Centre's Jack Singer Concert Hall! Roman Danylo from CTV's Comedy Inc., Patti Stiles from Impro Melbourne and the always hilarious Colin Mochrie of Who's Line is it Anyway will all be performing in the 2010 festival!

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September 23, 2010

Stein and Dine at Charcut Roast Hut

Charcut Roast Hut, 101, 899 Centre Street S.W.

6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Tickets: $60 + gst per person, tickets to be purchased in advance.
To pre-pay and reserve your place please contact Linda at 403 870 9802, email linda@vineanddine.ca

Calgary’s new Beer and Food Club!
Foodie heaven for meat lovers in September!
(but plenty of other non-meat goodies too!)
CHARCUT is downtown Calgary’s best new destination restaurant, hugely acclaimed by every restaurant reviewer in the city, serving food with a ‘WOW’ factor - and the hosts of the September Stein and Dine
as well as Vine and Dines!!
The style of food is described as local chef-driven cuisine, with Italian and Country French accents. The ingredients are sourced from small, local artisan farmers and ranchers, with herbs harvested from their
own garden. A Stein and Dine not to be missed!
Do book early to enjoy six dishes of this delicious food while learning about and tasting the six wonderful beers that complement them!

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September 24-October 3, 2010

Calgary International Film Festival

Various Locations

Online Advance Tickets Price:
General Admission $12
Headliners $15
Film w/ Party $25
Various multi-movie passes are available from $55-$175

Opening and Closing Galas: TBA

Screening 220 films from around the world and highlighted by a series of gala events, awards, parties and special presentations, the Calgary International Film Festival is one of the largest of its kind in Canada and one of Calgary’s top destination events of the year. The 10-day multi-genre festival is enjoyed by upwards of 50,000 cultural enthusiasts annually at cinematic venues across the city.
The 10th anniversary of the Calgary International Film Festival in 2009 was one of celebration and maverick idealism. With a seasoned perspective of ten successful years under its belt, CIFF 2009 was a journey filled with bold new ventures, identity development, stakeholder maturation, and of course, spectacular alternative cinema.
Celebrating its 11th year, CIFF is once again set to showcase feature, short and documentary films hailing from more than 100 countries – Canada to Columbia to Cameroon. The Calgary International Film Festival features something for every movie buff in the family, and runs September 24th – October 3rd, 2010.

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