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The Humans @ Theatre Calgary

Running March 6, 2018 until March 31, 2018, Theatre Calgary welcomes the critically acclaimed theatre production, The Humans.

Get your tickets today for real life look into family gatherings and conflict.  True in nature, their reality is something to be cherished and remembered, before their family dinner turns into something a bit unexpected.

With a wide variety of show times through out the month of March, be sure to get your tickets.  Check out Theatre Calgary’s schedule below for ticket availability.

 

   To guarantee your seats:

“Peer inside a duplex tenement apartment in New York City’s Chinatown as the Blake family gathers for Thanksgiving. It isn’t long until old tensions boil over and personal secrets are laid on the table. One of the most critically-acclaimed plays from Broadway in recent years, The Humans is definitely something to be thankful for.”
Tuesday, March 6 7:30 PM Preview BUY
Wednesday, March 7 7:30 PM Preview BUY
Thursday, March 8 7:30 PM Preview,

Talk Theatre Thursday
BUY
Friday, March 9 8:00 PM Opening BUY
Saturday, March 10 2:00 PM
Pay What You Can Matinee
BUY
Saturday, March 10 8:00 PM BUY
Sunday, March 11 7:30 PM BUY
Tuesday, March 13 7:30 PM
Rush Ticket Tuesday
Talkback Tuesday
BUY
Wednesday, March 14 7:30 PM BUY
Thursday, March 15 7:30 PM
Talk Theatre Thursday
BUY
Friday, March 16 8:00 PM BUY
Saturday, March 17 2:00 PM
Spotlight Saturdayi
BUY
Saturday, March 17 8:00 PM BUY
Sunday, March 18 2:00 PM BUY
Tuesday, March 20 7:30 PM
Rush Ticket Tuesdayi
Talkback Tuesdayi
BUY
Wednesday, March 21 7:30 PM BUY
Thursday, March 22 7:30 PM BUY
Friday, March 23 8:00 PM BUY
Saturday, March 24 2:00 PM
Senior Saturday Matinee
BUY
Saturday, March 24 8:00 PM BUY
Sunday, March 25 2:00 PM BUY
Tuesday, March 27 7:30 PM
Rush Ticket Tuesday
Talkback Tuesday
BUY
Wednesday, March 28 7:30 PM
ASL Interpreted performance
BUY
Thursday, March 29 7:30 PM BUY
Friday, March 30 8:00 PM BUY
Saturday, March 31 2:00 PM BUY
Saturday, March 31 8:00 PM BUY

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Every once in a while a play comes along that so perfectly and honestly captures the fears, the hopes, and the humanity of our times. Winner of the 2016 Tony Award for Best Play and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, this play is both achingly real and piercingly funny.” 

– Shari Wattling, Interim Artistic Director

Purchase your tickets today by calling 403-294-7447 or contacting the Theatre Calgary box office bu checking out their website here.

Partners Bridge Tournament

The West Hillhurst Go-Getters will be hosting a Partners Bridge Tournament on the weekend of Saturday, March 17, 2018.
Here is what you need to know to register for the tournament:

When:  Saturday, March 17, 2018
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where:  Go-Getters room
Address:  1940 6 Ave N.W. – Calgary, Alta. – T2N 0W3

Cost:  $25.00 per person (includes two sessions of game play, cash prizes and lunch)

For more information or to register, please call 403.283.3720

Come on down and join like-minded seniors during the competitive (but always fun) game play.  Use strategy to beat your opponents and take away the victory.  Running from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., registration includes cash prices and lunch.  But don’t delay – Registration is open only for a couple more days and closes March 9, 2018.

REMEMBER – THIS IS A SENIOR PLAY TOURNAMENT

To all competitors, good luck and may your hand bring you the best game play possible,

Arts Common Presents National Geo Live

Ever wonder what it’s like to look through the lens of professional nature photographer that captures some of the world’s most outstanding and visually appealing images?  Be a part of the National Geographic Live series at Arts Common and experience the exhilarating career of Bertie Gregory.  

As reported on the Arts Common website, “Whether camping with coastal wolves on Vancouver’s western beaches, pursuing peregrine falcons in London, or filming leopards in the streets of Mumbai, Bertie Gregory captures the essence of what it means to coexist peacefully—with respect and humor—alongside the magnificent creatures of the natural world.

“Host of National Geographic’s Wild Life, as well as the winner of the 2015 Scientific Exploration Society Zenith Explorer award and 2012 Youth Outdoor Photographer of the Year prize, Gregory is a passionate advocate for the natural world. Join Gregory as he takes us into the lives of the animals in our own backyard, in hopes of inspiring us to protect them.”

Wild Life with photographer Bertie Gregory

Tickets are still available for this evenings showcase at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 4, 2018 at 2:00pm
Monday, March 5, 2018 at 7:00pm
Arts Commons, Jack Singer Concert Hall

For more information or to purchase your tickets, check out the Arts Common website or call their box office at 403-294-9494
Subscription renewals are from April 11 – June 8, renew today to keep your National Geographic Live subscription! New subscriptions and single tickets go on sale June 9th.

 

Calgary Maple Festival des Sucres

Start March off right with some good family fun, entertainment and some east-coast tradition at the annual Calgary Maple Festival des Sucres.  This two-day weekend event hosts multiple of dance and folk music from French-Canadian, Metis and First Nations folk music, dance and tasty foods from local businesses.

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As reported on the Visit Calgary website, “The Maple Festival is a unique experience that has become a must see event of March in Calgary. In a genuine and charming atmosphere, come celebrate an Eastern Canada tradition at the historical village of Heritage Park. Discover French-Canadian, Metis and First Nations folk music and dance, participate in circus and crafts workshops, find delectable local products at the new Sugar Market, have family fun with outdoor activities, ride in a horse-drawn hay wagon, enjoy a traditional maple shack meal and don’t forget to taste a delicious maple taffy on snow.”

No plans for the weekend?  Take in the event for some good fun.  For more information and to purchase your tickets, please check out the Calgary Maple Festival website, here.

Does this event not fit into your weekend schedule but are still looking for things to do?  Check out WHCA website to see the centre’s events, activities and ice time availability.

The 19th Annual WHCA Squash Tournament is HERE!

The WHCA and Health Club are excited to announce that the 19th Annual Squash Tournament starts today.  Action starts this afternoon and runs straight through until Saturday evening.  Come on down and cheer for your favourite squash athletes during the fast-paced action.

Not only will there be some intense action taking place on the world-class squash courts, but there will be snacks and munchies provided for all attendees.  Not only that, the Health Club will be selling and serving water, juices and beer for an awesome price.  There will be door-prizes, silent auctions items and more. 

In regards to the championship, please note:

The squash tournament takes place from March 1, 2018 until March 3, 2018.  The Health Club will be closed from @ 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and all day Saturday.  The WHCA and Health Club are sorry for the inconvenience and will be open for regular hours on Sunday.

Remember to come see the action!  The event is open to the public to watch and is totally free (beverages, silent auction, etc are additional).  Cheer on your favourite players and get involved in this growing and competitive event.

Alberta Theatre Projects – CONSTELLATIONS

SOPHISTICATED ROMANCE CONSTELLATIONS BY NICK PAYNE DIRECTED BY VALERIE PLANCHE
FEBRUARY 27 – MARCH 17, 2018
Martha Cohen Theatre, 215 8 Ave SE, Calgary, AB

Running until mid-March, Alberta Theatre Projects hosts Constellations, a magically romantic tale of two unlikely individuals, who by chance, find themselves falling deeply in love.  Though life throws some unexpected curve balls, the two beautiful characters, Roland and Marianne, work together in finding peace in their relationship.

As reported on the Visit Calgary website, “An international hit on Broadway and in London’s West End, Constellations is a spellbinding love story about an unlikely romance between Roland, a beekeeper, and Marianne, a physicist. After a chance encounter at a barbeque brings them together the possibility of a spark seems unlikely, but what happens next defies the limits of our understanding of time and space. Unfolding in a series of parallel moments over the course of their relationship, the play explores the infinite trajectories that love can take to bring us together or pull us apart.”

Get your tickets today for this award winning show and learn how true love can never be stopped.

 Audience Considerations: Contains mature subject matter and coarse language. Suggested for ages 14+

Tickets range from $26 – $75: For more info call Alberta Theatre Projects Ticket Office at 403-294-7402 or email us at tickets@ATPlive.com

“THE MOST SOPHISTICATED DATE PLAY BROADWAY HAS SEEN” – THE NEW YORK TIMES “A ROMANTIC BOMBSHELL” – VARIETY “FUNNY, TENDER AND STARTLINGLY ORIGINAL WORK” – THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

Be BRAVE – Anti-Bullying Game

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The Calgary Hitmen come together in the promotion of anti-bullying and acceptance event open to the entire family.  The event will help teach children and teens the importance of standing up to bullies and prevention.

As reported on the visitcalgary.com website, “Join the Calgary Hitmen for the BE BRAVE Anti-Bullying game on Tuesday, February 27 at 11:00AM. Learn the importance of acceptance and bullying prevention from guest speakers, concourse displays and in-game activities. Fans are encouraged to wear pink in support of anti-bullying. Score your tickets at HitmenHockey.com for a special price and help us take a stand against bullying.”

In today’s world, bullying can happen in many forms.  From technology to personal bullying, this program helps to educate people of the importance of reducing and eliminating the psychological damaging occurrence.  We, at WHCA support this imitative and hope your family attends this event.

Get your tickets today.  Enjoy the competitive hockey action, in-game activities and more! 

Hardy Greens

Our plants and flowers have now fully died or gone into dormancy for the year, but are patiently awaiting the longer days and warmer temperatures.   I can for sure say, that I’m in the same boat as the plants.  But what if you don’t want to wait until spring to get your thumbs green again? We all know that plants help filter our air, while flowers give us a touch of colour to our eyes and sweet scents to our noses.
The best thing one can do is to have plants in the home.  It gives us the feeling of nature, spring and greenery, but often, because the lack of daytime hours in the day, our indoor plants don’t get enough light and will often shrivel up and die.

Whether your have a green thumb or not, I have collected some hardy indoor plants that will thrive through the winter months even though they may lack light on today.com and bhg.com

  1.  Spider Plant
    Why you want it: These unusual-looking indoor plants add visual interest to a room, and they haven’t fallen out of fashion after years of popularity in the home. Spider plants come in a number of varieties, and work well as hanging plants.  How to care for it: Spider plants do well with evenly moist soil and bright or medium lighting conditions. Room temperatures of 60 to 75 degrees keep them thriving.
  2. Rubber Tree
    Why you want it: This easy-to-grow indoor house plant will grow into an 8-foot-tall tree for a major pop of greenery in a room. If you prefer a smaller plant, just make your rubber tree into a shrub shape by pruning any long stems. The dark green leaves have an attractive shine to them.  How to care for it: Allow the surface of the rubber tree’s soil to dry out in between watering. It thrives in lighting conditions from medium to bright, and a range of room temperatures between about 60 and 8o.

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  3. Peace Lily
    Why you want it: Surely you’ve seen this indoor house plant in many homes, since it has such pretty, curving white blooms and dark leaves — and it’s super easy to grow.  How to care for it: This house plant favors low humidity and also low light, making it great for rooms with few windows. It prefers moist soil throughout the pot and tolerates standard temperatures ranging to about 85 degrees.
  4. Snake Plant
    Why you want it: It doesn’t get much easier than this indoor house plant—also sometimes known as mother-in-law’s tongue! It has variegated leaves that grow upright, and some varieties’ leaves have yellow or white edges. It has small white flowers that bloom only rarely.  How to care for it: This indoor plant grows well in a whole range of lighting conditions. The air should be somewhat dry, as should the soil. Any normal room temperature should suit it just fine.
  5. Peperomia Plant
    Why you want it: Peperomias are a diverse group of small houseplants with waxy and often highly textured leaves. Red-edge peperomia (pictured) has a narrow band of red surrounding a wide creamy leaf margin. Other peperomias we love include ripple peperomia, watermelon peperomia, baby rubber plant, and silver-leaf peperomia.  How to care for it: Low to medium light; 60-75 degrees F.; allow the soil surface to dry between waterings
  6. ZeeZee Plant
    Why you want it:  Sometimes called eternity plant because it lasts so long, succulent ZeeZee plant tolerates low light and neglect. The thick, fleshy leafstalks are so durable that you might even think it’s plastic. It is a slow grower, so purchase a large plant if you want a big specimen. Cut stems remain green and healthy in appearance for several weeks, even without water.  How to care for it: Low to bright light; 60-75 degrees F.; allow the soil to dry between waterings

Just a few of my suggestions to help those who are wanting to bring some greenery into their homes over winter, but may not have the greenest green thumb.  Do you have favourite house plans that make it in your home through winter like they are already in their utopia?  Share with us your favourite house plants!

Happy Family Day from WHCA

Unfortunately, the WHCA community center will be closed today for Family Day.  We hope that everyone will take some time to cherish the extra day with your family.  Do something fun, whether outside or in, and enjoy bonding with the family.

Are you looking for Family Day activities in Calgary or area?  There are lots of low-cost and free activities to take part in Calgary.  Here are just some of my suggestions:

Glenbow Museum  – Take some time out of your busy schedule and head to a museum.  Enjoy the serene and quiet surroundings of Glenbow while browsing stunning art and displays.

Olympic Plaza Skating – Is it a beautiful day?  Head outside for some fresh hair and hit the rink.  Perfect for all ages, this fun event will get the kids outside, get their exercise and enjoy what the Calgary community has to offer.

Park & Trail Hike – There are extensive trails and paths within the city.  No matter what location you reside in the city, wilderness isn’t far away.  Get out for some relaxing exercise, fresh air and maybe even family snow ball fight.

Does your family have an annual Family Day Tradition?  Tell us about it.  What other activities are great for Family Day?  Share with our readers and help them have the best day possible.

WHCA will open for regular programs and hours on Tuesday, February 19, 2018

Spread the Love

We, as people, should always showcase care, love, appreciation and respect to our partners, friends and strangers, but February 14 or St. Valentine Day is the annual traditional day when we show such emotions to our loved ones.  It’s a special day where extended efforts are passed along, flower shops empty, chocolate & candy is given and often, a date night to a beautiful restaurant for dinner is had.

Growing up, Valentine’s Day was one of my favourite days in school as we all got to exchange Valentine’s cards, candy and often had a movie afternoon.  I, as a child, did not have much knowledge of the day and sadly that continues today.

As reported on the History Channel website, “The history of Valentine’s Day–and the story of its patron saint–is shrouded in mystery. We do know that February has long been celebrated as a month of romance, and that St. Valentine’s Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition….

DID YOU KNOW?! “Approximately 150 million Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged annually, making Valentine’s Day the second most popular card-sending holiday after Christmas.”

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Have you been procrastinating and still have no idea what to do for the evening?  Here are some of my traditional and non-traditional gifts and date ideas.

Dinner date at a fine dining restaurant – Take a chance and try something different.  Go to a restaurant that one wouldn’t normally go to.  Experiment with the type of food that you would usually eat.  Have fun with not only showing your love to your partner, but build a memory that is original to your life.
Stay-in, order-in and pretend it is the weekend – Why not create a romantic evening at home?  Set out tea-lights or other candles.  Getting a bouquet of flowers?  Why not take a couple of the pedals and lay them around the house?  Order in your favourite food, play some video or board games, throw on a movie and watch one’s favourite shows.  This will be a relaxing but romantic way to just spend time together.
Take an evening walk – Bundle up and choose a favourite park, path or area in the city and go for a late night walk.  The cool fresh air is the perfect excuse to cuddle up or hold hands.  Enjoy the sights and sounds of wilderness, while appreciating the connection and presence of each other.
Head out for a treat – If you and your significant other decided to take it easy and just enjoy each other’s company, why not enjoy it with your favourite treat.  Head out for ice cream or pick up your favourite snacks to share together on the couch.
Take a weekend vacation – Is Valentine’s Day too commercialized for you?  Why not take the traditional ‘love’ day and make it a weekend event.  Head of town to your favourite tourist destination and spend a weekend together.  What about going ice fishing?  There are so many non-traditional ways to have fun on Valentine’s Day, so have fun with it.

Of course, these are just a couple of simple ideas that I had.  I try to do something different every year, so it’s important to let the readers know that they can too.

What do you do on Valentine’s Day?  Do you celebrate more traditionally or do you like breaking the molds of it?    Tell us what you do to celebrate the day.