By Kara Martens
Pounding feet under a yellow sun, speed pulling sweat along concentrated foreheads, or a blue sky framing a vaulter over a hair-thin pole. The traditionally summer sport of track and field gives everyone lasting images of the classic sport. But as snow and Arctic winds force us into tocques and mittens, the Dinos track and… Continue reading New track season opens for Canada West
By Kara Martens
After 30 years, Dance Montage remains a quiet, unassuming addition to Calgary’s cultural life. Filled with energy, inventiveness, and diversity, it is the longest running show in Calgary. This year’s show, which has always resided at the U of C, consists of 11 different dances, each piece choreographed and danced by volunteers. The choreographers submit… Continue reading Dance Montage
By Kara Martens
When read, the plays of Shakespeare are dead words on a page. Through performance they remain alive, relevant and loved through hundreds of years. Once again, they will get new life as Alberta Ballet resurrects them in the vibrant Shakespeare Dances. "A bear, a baby, a murder, a suicide, a mauling, a murder, a drowning,"… Continue reading Shakespeare gets a facelift
By Kara Martens
Another year, another slogan from Campus Recreation. This year the people at Campus Rec are urging us to ‘goActive’ with an emphasis on increased diversity and accessibility. Taking suggestions from students and trends, Campus Rec has added a number of programs designed to involve as many as possible. A variety of classes and intramural sports… Continue reading Billy Blanks at Campus Rec