It’s not quite a headline, but Calgary is, in fact, a Jazz City. Beyond the reigns and rodeos, the craft beer, stick ‘n pucks and our love for reverbed guitars, Calgary is home to one of the most vibrant, layered jazz scenes in the country
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The Audacity of Relevance
In August 2023, CEO of Arts Commons Alex Sarian joined TEDx in Calgary for a discussion on live performances and how collective experiences impact our connections, conversations, and community. Now, his book The Audacity of Relevance digs deeper into the role arts and culture plays by exploring the perspectives of industry leaders –– and how the future of the arts is filled with endless possibilities.
Calgary Heats Up with Arts and Culture this August
This August is bursting with arts and culture events in the city. Whether you're a seasoned festival-goer or a curious explorer seeking unique experiences, Calgary has something for everyone.
Five Ways to Experience the Arts Downtown this July
It’s finally here! The warmth, the flowers and green, the sun (and rain, we love you too!) There are so many great ways to experience the arts this summer, inside and out! Check out these five and you won’t be disappointed.
Five Things You Didn't Know About Queen's News of the World
Did you know that there's a mathematical reason that you love We Will Rock You and that critics originally wrote Queen off as dinosaurs who would never make it big? We can’t wait for Classic Albums Live to bring Queen: News of the World to the Jack Singer Concert Hall this February, so it’s time for another five fun facts that you might not know about one of the most applauded rock bands of all time.
The Rodeo is Back this Month!
With three weeks of live performances including six co-presenting partners, 12 venues, 26 shows, 115 performances, and 150 artists, One Yellow Rabbit’s 37th annual High Performance Rodeo is ready to heat up your winter.
Here's the inside track on the festival, so get a pen ready, call your friends, and map out your return to Calgary's International Festival of the Arts. There is something for everyone in this bold, wild and cutting-edge lineup that includes concerts, ballet, theatre and so much more.
It's Time to Celebrate the Arts in Calgary
Calgary Arts Development and the Office of the Mayor are getting ready to welcome Calgary’s business and arts communities to the inaugural Celebration for the Arts hosted by Mayor Gondek. The celebration takes place from 6:30-10:30pm on Friday, November 4 in the lobby and onstage of the Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons.
An Artist’s Toolkit for Success
The journey between debuting as an artist and progressing towards professional practice is rarely a smooth one. Wrought with not only the difficulties of cultivating skills and connections, but also having to break into the art scene in a major city is daunting. That’s where the RBC Emerging Visual Artists Program (EVAP) at Arts Commons steps in.