2012 Best Neighbourhood Survey Deadline Soon</h1> <article> <h1>2012 Best Neighbourhood Survey Deadline Soon</h1> <p>Jaelyn Molyneux — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:10:33 +0000</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summary"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p> What's more important to you, pubs or parks? Or do you want both? Tell us what you value in a neighbourhood before the survey closes on February 29th.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p> Best can sometimes be tricky to pin down. What one person loves, another will pay extra to avoid. So we're tapping into the collective minds of Calgarians and asking what they want in their ideal neighbourhood.</p> <p> It's time to unleash your opinions. We know you have them, and we want them for our annual <a href="https://vccweb.legerweb.com/IntWeb.dll?IMODE=2&PROJECT=EW40416_005A.EW40416_005A">Best Neighbourhoods Survey</a>.</p> <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-images"> <div class="field-label">Images: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/blogs/2012-best-neighbourhood-survey-deadline-soon" class="imagecache imagecache-article-img-400w imagecache-linked imagecache-article-img-400w_linked"></a> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.avenuecalgary.com/blogs/2012-best-neighbourhood-survey-deadline-soon" target="_blank">read more</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Knifewear Tongue Cutter Beer Launch</h1> <p>Greg Beneteau — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:21:02 +0000</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summary"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p> Knifewear is unveiling a new beer with the help of Brewsters Brewing Company.</p> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p> In the grand tradition of mixing alcoholic beverages and sharp cutting implements, <a href="http://knifewear.com/">Knifewear</a> is unveiling a new beer with the help of <a href="http://brewsters.ca/">Brewsters Brewing Company</a>.</p> <p> The launch party for Tongue Cutter IPA takes place Tuesday, February 22 at <a href="http://beerrevolution.ca/">Beer Revolution</a> (1080 8 St. S.W.) The first keg will be tapped at 5:30 p.m.</p> <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-images"> <div class="field-label">Images: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/blogs/knifewear-tongue-cutter-beer-launch" class="imagecache imagecache-article-img-400w imagecache-linked imagecache-article-img-400w_linked"></a> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.avenuecalgary.com/blogs/knifewear-tongue-cutter-beer-launch" target="_blank">read more</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>White Elephant Thai Cuisine</h1> <p>Laura Fetherstonhaugh — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:00:34 +0000</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summary"> <div class="field-label">Summary: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p> Located in what is also the hotel’s breakfast room, this White Elephant serves some of the best Thai food in town.</p> </div> </div> </div> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-images"><legend>Images</legend><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-images"> <div class="field-label">Images: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/articles/white-elephant-thai-cuisine" class="imagecache imagecache-article-img-400w imagecache-linked imagecache-article-img-400w_linked"></a> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>KurSpa at Sparkling Hill Resort in Vernon</h1> <p>Laura Fetherstonhaugh — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:52:42 +0000</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summary"> <div class="field-label">Summary: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p> At Sparkling Hill Resort in Vernon, B.C., the IceLab treatment, or cold sauna, is at the core of the KurSpa, a spectacular wellness retreat created with the European commitment to health in mind.</p> </div> </div> </div> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-images"><legend>Images</legend><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-images"> <div class="field-label">Images: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/articles/kurspa-at-sparkling-hill-resort-in-vernon" class="imagecache imagecache-article-img-400w imagecache-linked imagecache-article-img-400w_linked"></a> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>Style Stalker: Haithem Elkadiki at Studio 122</h1> <p>Shelley Arnusch — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:32:28 +0000</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summary"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p> Local menswear designer Haithem Elkadiki at Studio 122 Presents: Muse, opening night party.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p> <strong>Name: </strong>Haithem Elkadiki<br /> <strong>Occupation:</strong> Menswear Designer, KaaDiki<br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Muse Photo Show at Studio 122</p> <p> <strong>Blazer:</strong> Wool-cashmere blend, from Zara<br /> <strong>Shirt:</strong> D2, bought in Germany. "I can't wear it too often because people remember it!"<br /> <strong>Jeans: </strong>Diesel, bought at Henry<br /> <strong>Belt:</strong> Banana Republic<br /> <strong>Shoes:</strong> Bruno Magli, bought in Rome four years ago</p> <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-images"> <div class="field-label">Images: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/blogs/style-stalker-haithem-elkadiki-at-studio-122" class="imagecache imagecache-article-img-400w imagecache-linked imagecache-article-img-400w_linked"></a> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.avenuecalgary.com/blogs/style-stalker-haithem-elkadiki-at-studio-122" target="_blank">read more</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Oscar Party Foods</h1> <p>Jennifer Hamilton — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:03:26 +0000</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summary"> <div class="field-label">Summary: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p> Let this year's Best Picture nominees inspire your Oscar menu.</p> </div> </div> </div> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-images"><legend>Images</legend><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-images"> <div class="field-label">Images: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/articles/oscar-party-foods" class="imagecache imagecache-article-img-400w imagecache-linked imagecache-article-img-400w_linked"></a> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>Mercato Opens Second Location</h1> <p>Jennifer Hamilton — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:24:41 +0000</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summary"> <div class="field-label">Summary: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p> Experience La Dolce Vita in the ’burbs.</p> </div> </div> </div> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-images"><legend>Images</legend><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-images"> <div class="field-label">Images: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/articles/mercato-opens-second-location" class="imagecache imagecache-article-img-400w imagecache-linked imagecache-article-img-400w_linked"></a> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>Events of the Week: February 20 to 23</h1> <p>Todd Andre — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 02:43:39 +0000</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summary"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p> Find some family-friendly and some families-forbidden events this week, from film festivals to a celebratory collaboration between a microbrewery and a knife shop.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p></p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-images"> <div class="field-label">Images: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/blogs/events-of-the-week-february-20-to-23" class="imagecache imagecache-article-img-400w imagecache-linked imagecache-article-img-400w_linked"></a> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.avenuecalgary.com/blogs/events-of-the-week-february-20-to-23" target="_blank">read more</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Penguin Exhibit Opens at Calgary Zoo</h1> <p>Greg Beneteau — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:58:02 +0000</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summary"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p> Zoo officials are bracing for big crowds over Family Day weekend as Calgarians get a chance to see the waddling wonders up close and personal.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p> If you're seeing a lot more black and white at the <a href="http://www.calgaryzoo.com/">Calgary Zoo</a> these days, it's not because of a new dress code, but because of new guests.</p> <p> On Friday, February 17, 2012, the Calgary Zoo officially opened its much-anticipated <a href="http://www.calgaryzoo.com/penguins/">Penguin Plunge</a> exhibit. It's a new $24.5 million habitat that will house 46 of the flightless birds, on loan from various zoos across North America and Scotland.</p> <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-images"> <div class="field-label">Images: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/blogs/penguin-exhibit-opens-at-calgary-zoo" class="imagecache imagecache-article-img-400w imagecache-linked imagecache-article-img-400w_linked"></a> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.avenuecalgary.com/blogs/penguin-exhibit-opens-at-calgary-zoo" target="_blank">read more</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Style Stalker: Paul Welch</h1> <p>Meredith Bailey — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:44:54 +0000</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summary"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p> Actor and writer Paul Welch shares advice on dressing his 6'6" frame.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p> Name: Paul Welch</p> <p> Age: 30</p> <p> Occupation: Actor and <a href="http://paulwelch.net/">writer</a></p> <p> Where: 4th Avenue Southwest</p> <p> Shirt: <a href="http://www.rw-co.com/">RW & CO</a></p> <p> Jacket: <a href="http://www.danier.com/navhome.aspx?lang=en">Danier</a></p> <p> Jeans: <a href="http://www.nakedandfamousdenim.com/">Naked & Famous</a></p> <p> Belt: <a href="http://www.DIESEL.com/">Diesel</a></p> <p> Shoes: <a href="http://www.myspringshoes.com/ca-eng">Spring</a></p> <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-images"> <div class="field-label">Images: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/blogs/style-stalker-paul-welch" class="imagecache imagecache-article-img-400w imagecache-linked imagecache-article-img-400w_linked"></a> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.avenuecalgary.com/blogs/style-stalker-paul-welch" target="_blank">read more</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Bleak Midwinter Film Festival: Oscar-Nominated Animation</h1> <p>Avenue Staff — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:40:22 +0000</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summary"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p> Amanda Forbis and Wendy Tilby’s Oscar-nominated animation<em> Wild Life</em> is screening this Saturday as part of the Bleak Midwinter Film Festival.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p> Amanda Forbis and Wendy Tilby’s Oscar-nominated animation <a href="http://www.nfb.ca/film/wild_life_clip_1"><em>Wild Life</em></a> is screening this Saturday as part of the Bleak Midwinter Film Festival.</p> <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-images"> <div class="field-label">Images: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/blogs/bleak-midwinter-film-festival-oscarnominated-animation" class="imagecache imagecache-article-img-400w imagecache-linked imagecache-article-img-400w_linked"></a> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.avenuecalgary.com/blogs/bleak-midwinter-film-festival-oscarnominated-animation" target="_blank">read more</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Review: Good Fences</h1> <p>Greg Beneteau — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 22:03:58 +0000</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summary"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p> <em>Good Fences </em>is a complex, mutli-layered and evocative story that refuses to pander to traditional notions of what an environmentally focused play should be.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p> The stage in <a href="http://www.atplive.com/playRites/GoodFences/index.html"><em>Good Fences</em></a> is unique in that it is made up of individual segments, put together like a jigsaw puzzle. The first level of the stage is red, representing the gas pipelines that run underneath the prairie landscape. The second level is green, representing the farmers who earn their living working the land.</p> <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-images"> <div class="field-label">Images: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/blogs/review-good-fences" class="imagecache imagecache-article-img-400w imagecache-linked imagecache-article-img-400w_linked"></a> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.avenuecalgary.com/blogs/review-good-fences" target="_blank">read more</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Friday Five: Liquid Liner</h1> <p>Laura Fetherstonhaugh — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:13:47 +0000</p> <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-images"> <div class="field-label">Images: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <div class="filefield-file"><a href="/files/articles/eye3_0.jpg" type="image/jpeg; length=240606">eye3.jpg</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-collection-options"><legend>Collection Options</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-collection-type"> <div class="field-label">Collection Type: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> Slideshow </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-collection-copy"> <div class="field-label">Collection Copy: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> Title </div> <div class="field-item even"> Summary </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-slideshow-options"><legend>Slideshow Options</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-collection-slide-copy"> <div class="field-label">Slide Copy: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> Summary Content </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-collection-slide-style"> <div class="field-label">Slide Type: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> Full Width </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>Xavier Lacaze Talks Top Chef Canada</h1> <p>Greg Beneteau — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:52:29 +0000</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summary"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p> Xavier Lacaze, executive chef at Muse, dishes on the Calgary food scene and his appearance in <em>Top Chef Canada</em>.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p> Add one more place at Xavier Lacaze’s table.</p> <p> Last Saturday, the 31-year-old executive chef at Muse Restaurant and Lounge and his wife welcomed a baby girl, Zoe, into the world. Add to that the buzz around his appearance in the second season of <em>Top Chef Canada</em>, which premieres March 12 on Food Network Canada, and Lacaze has barely had time to think, let alone cook.</p> <p> “It’s certainly been a busy couple of days,” says Lacaze, who also has a two-and-a-half year-old daughter, Ayla.</p> <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-images"> <div class="field-label">Images: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/blogs/xavier-lacaze-talks-top-chef-canada" class="imagecache imagecache-article-img-400w imagecache-linked imagecache-article-img-400w_linked"></a> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.avenuecalgary.com/blogs/xavier-lacaze-talks-top-chef-canada" target="_blank">read more</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Style Stalker: Marta Wilkosz at Muse photo show opening night at Studio 122</h1> <p>Shelley Arnusch — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:49:00 +0000</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summary"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p> Photographer Marta Wilkosz at Muse photo show opening night at Studio 122.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p> <strong>Name:</strong> Marta Wilkosz<br /> <strong>Occupation:</strong> Photographer<br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Studio 122, "Muse" opening reception</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-images"> <div class="field-label">Images: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/blogs/style-stalker-marta-wilkosz-at-muse-photo-show-opening-night-at-studio-122" class="imagecache imagecache-article-img-400w imagecache-linked imagecache-article-img-400w_linked"></a> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.avenuecalgary.com/blogs/style-stalker-marta-wilkosz-at-muse-photo-show-opening-night-at-studio-122" target="_blank">read more</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Korean Kool: Bring the Flavours of Korea to Your own Kitchen</h1> <p>Laura Fetherstonhaugh — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:36:01 +0000</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summary"> <div class="field-label">Summary: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p> Whether you’re tucking into a traditional stone pot of bi-bim-bap at Sura Korean Restaurant or experiencing chef Roy Oh’s contemporary take on Korean tapas at Anju, the flavours of Korean cuisine are both exciting and approachable.</p> </div> </div> </div> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-images"><legend>Images</legend><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-images"> <div class="field-label">Images: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/articles/korean-kool-bring-the-flavours-of-korea-to-your-own-kitchen" class="imagecache imagecache-article-img-400w imagecache-linked imagecache-article-img-400w_linked"></a> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>Say What? Curling Lingo Made Simple</h1> <p>Greg Beneteau — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:00:01 +0000</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summary"> <div class="field-label">Summary: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p> Olympic curling medalist Cheryl Bernard explains the ins and ends of curling terminology.</p> </div> </div> </div> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-images"><legend>Images</legend><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-images"> <div class="field-label">Images: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/articles/say-what-curling-lingo-made-simple" class="imagecache imagecache-article-img-400w imagecache-linked imagecache-article-img-400w_linked"></a> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>8 Ways to Celebrate Family Day</h1> <p>Greg Beneteau — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:56:43 +0000</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summary"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p> This year, celebrate Family Day by taking part in these fun, family-oriented activities.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p> This year, celebrate Family Day (Monday, February 20, 2012) by taking part in these fun, family-oriented activities. There’s so much happening, you’ll need an extra day off just to recuperate from the excitement.</p> <p> A complete list of Family Day events can be found on <a href="http://www.avenuecalgary.com/events"><em>Avenue</em>’s events calendar</a>.</p> <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-images"> <div class="field-label">Images: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/blogs/8-ways-to-celebrate-family-day" class="imagecache imagecache-article-img-400w imagecache-linked imagecache-article-img-400w_linked"></a> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.avenuecalgary.com/blogs/8-ways-to-celebrate-family-day" target="_blank">read more</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Indochino Custom Suits</h1> <p>Laura Fetherstonhaugh — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:29:55 +0000</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summary"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p> Indochino's Travelling Tailor Pop-up Store is coming to Calgary. Custom garments are also available online.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p> The cheap throwaway clothing industry may be on its way out — for stylish men at least — with<a href="http://www.indochino.com"> Indochino</a>’s affordable line of customized and personally tailored suits.</p> <p> Indochino serves more than 60 countries, so the majority of its business is done online. But Indochino is embarking on a North American tour with its <a href="http://www.indochino.com/traveling-tailor">Travelling Tailor Pop-up Store</a>. First stop? Calgary.</p> <p> </p> <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-images"> <div class="field-label">Images: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/blogs/indochino-custom-suits" class="imagecache imagecache-article-img-400w imagecache-linked imagecache-article-img-400w_linked"></a> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.avenuecalgary.com/blogs/indochino-custom-suits" target="_blank">read more</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Object of Design: Antique binnacle</h1> <p>Meredith Bailey — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:15:15 +0000</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summary"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p> This antique compass might've sailed the Seven Seas.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p> Place this compass on your coffee table and never lose your way again. (Even if it's just from the kitchen to the couch.)</p> <div style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "> <p> </p> </div><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-images"> <div class="field-label">Images: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/blogs/object-of-design-antique-binnacle" class="imagecache imagecache-article-img-400w imagecache-linked imagecache-article-img-400w_linked"></a> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.avenuecalgary.com/blogs/object-of-design-antique-binnacle" target="_blank">read more</a></p> </article> </main></body></html>