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See the City
in a Different Light
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By Breanna Mroczek
Local photographer Neil Zeller has
taken what have become some of
Calgary’s most iconic photographs,
from the flood to the Peace Bridge to
the aurora lights.
The Business of Art
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The Real Royal
Treatment
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By Ellis Choe
Insights on buying and collecting fine
art from local galleries and collectors.
By Elizabeth Chorney-Booth
Calgary’s arts and culture scene
continues to thrive with milestone
anniversaries and grand openings in
2016.
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Arts Commons, 205 – 8 Ave SE, 403-294-9494,
artscommons.ca
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Fashion from
the Front Row
By Leah Van Loon And Colin Way
Glamorous fashions for a captivating
head-to-toe look for a night out.
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Arts Commons, 205 – 8 Ave SE, 403-294-9494,
artscommons.ca; Holt Renfrew, 510 – 8 Ave
SW, 403-269-7341, holtrenfrew.com; Calgary
Jewellery, 1201 – 17 Ave SW, 403-245-3131,
calgaryjewellery.com; Nordstrom, Chinook
Centre 6455 Macleod Tr, 587-291-2000,
shop.nordstrom.com; Birks, The Core 317 – 7 Ave SW
or Chinook Centre 6455 Macleod Tr, 403-255-6696,
maisonbirks.com; Harry Rosen, The Core 317 – 7 Ave
SW or Chinook Centre 6455 Macleod Tr, 403-252-2848,
harryrosen.com; Lauren Bagliore Concept
Shop, 917 – 11 St SE, 403-455-4020, laurenbagliore.
com; Henry Singer, Bankers Hall 315 – 8 Ave SW,
403-234-8585, henrysinger.com; Ooh La La, 1575 – 7
St SW, 403-245-6900, oohlalawomenswear.com
Holt Renfrew, 510 – 8 Ave SW, 403-269-7341,
holtrenfrew.com; Nordstrom, Chinook Centre
6455 Macleod Tr, 587-291-2000, shop.nordstrom.
com; La Chic Ladies Wear, Bankers Hall 315 – 8
Ave, 403-269-4775, lachiccalgary.com; Chintz
and Company, 1238 – 11 Ave SW, 403-245-3449,
chintz.com; Rubaiyat, 722 – 17 Ave, 403-213-9193,
rubaiyatcalgary.com; Coach, Chinook Centre 6455
Macleod Tr, 403-252-5005, coach.com; HENRY
SINGER, Bankers Hall 315 – 8 Ave SW, 403-234-8585,
henrysinger.com
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The Essential Calgary 2015/16
Top Shelf
By Janet Davie
Calgary’s bars are well stocked
with premium liquors and expert
bartenders and mixologists who can
shake—or stir—up a drink for you.
Dining with the Stars
By Breanna Mroczek
Calgary’s renowned restaurants and
chefs host every guest with VIP-level
service and unique dining experiences.
Charcut, 899 Centre St SW, 403-984-2180, charcut.
com; Charbar, Simmons Building 618 Confliuence
Way, 403-452-3115, charbar.ca; Model Milk, 308 – 17
Ave SW, 403-265-7343, modelmilk.ca; Teatro, 200 –
8 Ave SE, 403-290-1012, teatro.ca; Hy’s Steakhouse,
8 Ave & 3 St, 403-663-3363, hyssteakhouse.com;
Pigeonhole, 306 – 17 Ave SW, 403-452-4694,
pigeonholeyyc.ca
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Exploring the Saké
Scene in Calgary
By Don Tse
Where to drink—and how to order—
premium sake, a traditional Japanese
beverage, in Calgary.
Colour Coded
By Kara Chomistek and
Jessica Pechet
Accessorize by mixing and matching
colours, prints, and patterns in bold
statement pieces.
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Vin Room, 2310 – 4 St SW, 403-457-5522,
vinroom.com; Kensington Wine Bar, 1131
Kensington Rd NW, 403-457-1144, winebarkensington.
com; One18 Empire, 820 Centre St S, 403-269-0299,
one18empire.com; PRLR Lounge, 124 – 10 St NW,
403-455-2452; Pr%f Cocktail Bar, 1302 – 1 St SW,
403-246-2414, proofyyc.com; The Nash & Off Cut
Bar, 925 – 11 St SE, 403-984-3365, thenashyyc.com;
Ox and Angela, 528 – 17 Ave SW, 403-457-1432,
oxandangela.com; The Derrick Gin Mill & Kitchen,
620 – 8 Ave SW, 403-475-7226, thederrickyyc.com;
Eau Claire Distillery, 113 Sunset Blvd NW, Turner
Valley, 403-933-5404
Loch Gallery, 1516 – 4 St SW, 403-209-8542,
lochgallery.com; Masters Gallery, 2115 – 4 St SW,
403-245-2064; TrépanierBaer Gallery, 99 – 8 St
SW, 403-244-2066, trepanierbaer.com
Entertainment
Milestones
By Caitlin Best
Treat yourself to a luxury beauty
treatment at one of Calgary’s relaxing
and upscale spas.
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Ki Modern Japanese, 308 – 4 Ave SW,
403-264-1133, kijapanese.com; Hapa Izakaya, 816 –
11 Ave SW, 403-452-6737, hapacalgary.com; Ikemen
Ramen Bar, 217 – 10 St NW, 403-452-2148; Goro +
Gun, Scotia Centre, 225 – 7 Ave SW, 403-237-5596,
goroandgun.ca; Q Haute Cuisine, 100 La Caille
Pl SW, 403-262-5554, qhautecuisine.com; Home
Tasting Room, 110 – 8 Ave SW, 403-262-8100,
hometastingroom.ca
Parting Shot
By Janet Davie and Neil Zeller
The George C. King Bridge connects
vibrant East Village to St. Patrick’s
Island.
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Photographs: (Top to Bottom) Courtesy Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra; By Colin Way; By Jason Dziver
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