Good Times

Halloween takes some advance planning if you don’t want to be left high and dry. Here’s a look at the best Halloween events, stores and costume shops in Calgary.

Go, shawty. It’s your birthday. Well maybe it’s not. And maybe you’re not Shawty. But who cares? I’ve tapped some of my favourite influential Calgary peeps for their tips on how to have the best birthday. Whether you’re looking to party, chill out or just want some great restaurant and cake suggestions, I’ve got you covered. And hey, Happy belated Birthday!

Next week, the award winning broadway musical, Come From Away comes to Calgary. I’ve wanted to see it for some time, and now is my chance. Here’s the heartwarming backstory to the musical and a look at one of the play’s main characters, who I got to know when I visited Gander, Newfoundland.

I bet you can’t imagine what it’s like being behind the scenes of a national talk show. Last week I had a chance to find out. Here’s a look at my experience on The Marilyn Denis Show.

Going to the theatre isn’t as high brow (or expensive) as you might think. Here’s my take on why it’s worth it, and a preview of STOMP.

I love the holidays, but once the feasting and presents are over with, I occasionally find myself desperately wishing to get out of dodge. Cabin fever is a serious ailment during Christmas break. In that lull between Christmas and New Years, I try to plan a few fun outings so I don’t become the Grinch.

In case you hadn’t noticed, I haven’t been blogging for the past few weeks. I didn’t mean to give it up, it’s just that I had a major project that sucked all the creative juices out of me. It was my book. Yes, I wrote a book! I can’t tell you how good it felt

It’s the most wonderful time of the year….until Boxing Day hits. You’ve decked the halls, eaten way too many cookies, now you really wish your sister-in-law and her noisy brood would go back home already. I don’t mean to be a Grinch, but cabin fever is a sad reality over the holidays. If I were

Want to blow your kid’s minds? Take them on a train journey they’ll never forget. Depart on The Polar Express Calgary and head straight for the North Pole.