All in Arts Commons
On May 1st, 2023, with little fanfare, the World Health Organization declared the end of the COVID-19 global emergency. The virus that had ravaged the world for just over three years, forced many into isolation, devastated workplaces, and took loved ones from us, has now faded to background noise of booster shots and broken trust. Should we not be happy? We made it…?
When someone asks you about reggae music, what do you think of? For many, it's the laid-back tones and signature style of Bob Marley; for others, the warm clime and rich history of Jamaica. But to any ardent reggae fan today, the answer is simple: Luciano.
What a year 2022 has been! Arts Commons has been working closely with our partners at Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC) and the City of Calgary to bring our plans for expanding and modernizing Arts Commons to fruition. This project, known as the Arts Commons Transformation (or ACT for short), will dramatically transform Calgary’s creative future by making the arts more available, accessible, and relevant to everyone. Learn more about our progress over the past year.
In 1970, three women set to work making the dream for a performing arts centre in Calgary a reality. Today, Arts Commons is a top destination for arts and culture in North America. Learn more about the exciting history of Arts Commons—from the 1988 Olympic Games to the world famous Carthy Organ—and discover what the future holds!
You may have noticed that everything from Mozart to Metallica sounds great in the Jack Singer Concert Hall. But getting the music to sound pitch perfect requires extra tools and extra skill to make the room sing. Meet the team behind the sound at Arts Commons and learn why our mixing boards are so essential to a good show!
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.
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!
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.
