Giant inflatable set pieces, rocking music, and an attitude to match – that’s the experience that Squonk has cultivated for the past 30 years. Now it's your chance to learn more about the unstoppable phenomenon known as Squonk.
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What's That Thing? The HVAC System!
When you take in a show at Arts Commons, you can breathe easy knowing that you are in one of Calgary’s best buildings for air quality. The Arts Commons HVAC system is about more than air flow, it ensures that the air in its buildings is clean and controlled for comfort. So how does it all work? Learn all about it here!
What's That Thing? The Costume Dye Vat!
Did you know that Arts Commons has its own dye vat that its wardrobe teams use to create the looks you see on stage? Read on to learn more about how our custom-made equipment helps bring the stories you see at Arts Commons to life.
Squonk: Let Your Imagination Run Wild This Summer!
Squonk brings their open-air spectacle to Olympic Plaza for a wild day of non-stop music and creativity run amok! Witty and whimsical, Squonk celebrates its 30th anniversary with its wildest show yet, Hand to Hand. In this festive, participatory event, Squonk invites audiences on stage to operate two giant purple puppet hands, creating a humorous, uplifting visual extravaganza driven by Squonk’s irresistible music.
Six Things You Didn’t Know About Kurt Elling
Those who know Kurt Elling will tell you he is like Frank Sinatra with superpowers—his ability to combine a keen melodic sense with bombastic vocals makes him one of a kind in the music world. But did you know he almost didn’t pursue a career in music? Read on to learn more about Elling’s career twists and turns and what made him the musician he is today.