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50 Years of Calgary Theatre & Dance: Three Anniversaries & What’s Next
As a new performing arts season is upon us, host Adora Nwofor sits down with Pieta Luti of Alberta Theatre Projects, Bronwyn Steinberg of Lunchbox Theatre and Kimberley Cooper of Decidedly Jazz Danceworks to celebrate the anniversaries of three powerhouse Calgary theatre companies.
From unforgettable performances to groundbreaking productions, this video dives deep into the milestones that have shaped Calgary’s theatre scene. Whether you’re an art lover or a performing arts enthusiast, see how this trio has left an indelible mark on the cultural fabric of the city - and their visions for the future of performing arts in YYC.
Living a Creative Life is the salute to the thousands of Calgarians who are living creative lives.
Subscribe to our channel to celebrate creative living in our city and discover incredible artists whose works will blow your mind.
Thumbnail photo includes Katherine Fadum, Jamie Matchullis, Mathew Hulstof in What Gives? Photo by Ben Laird.
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Mark Tewksbury: Why Blending Art and Sport Were Vital for the Canadian Olympian
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Not all athletes would consider themselves creative or artistic, but Canadian Olympian Mark Tewksbury was able to tap into the arts as a means of much needed solace when the physical demands of his sport became intense. In fact, this marriage of art and sport would prove crucial to not only his athletic success, but his personal life as well. Learn about Mark Tewksbury’s trip to the 2024 Paris ...
Indigenous Hip-Hop as Good Medicine | Calgary Powerhouse MC Good Medicine
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Meet Sarah Good Medicine: DJ, B-girl, and Calgary artist making waves not only in Mohkinsstsis, but all across the North American Indigenous hip-hop scene. An encyclopedia of all things hip-hop, Sarah has turned her passion for this legendarily competitive art form into a powerful message of self-acceptance and strength. Not to mention a fiercely devoted fanbase. From spitting rhymes in ciphers...
Tattooing Won't Make Any Money | Calgary Tattoo Artist Mario Griffith Silences Doubt
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Meet Mario Griffith, the hometown Calgary tattoo artist who’s turning heads and changing minds with his stunning artwork. Raised in a Bajan family from a culture where tattoos are still connected to criminality, Mario faced skepticism early on, even from his own father, who famously doubted his career choice. But Mario’s response was nothing short of determined: 'Watch me, dude.' And watch they...
12 Language Singers & Hip Hop Royalty - Inside the Calgary Folk Music Festival 2024
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Kerry Clarke’s creativity shows up onstage every summer at the 2024 Calgary Folk Music Festival. This year, that means The Roots, a band singing in 12 languages, and 70 incredible local, national and international artists. As artistic director of the annual four-day celebration of music, she is part of the team that's going to dazzle crowds at Calgary's Prince’s Island Park from July 25 - 28, 2...
For the Children That Didn't Come Home | The Walk for Reconciliation
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In our latest Living a Creative Life web series celebrating for National Indigenous History Month, host Adora Nwofor learns more about some of the ways our city is acknowledging and sharing stories about Indigenous history and culture. The 2024 Walk for Reconciliation takes place on Friday, June 21, 2024 starting starting at the Harry Hays Building and ending at The Confluence Historic Site and...
26 Years of Love | Calgary's Fairy Tales Queer Film Festival
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This week, the Living a Creative Life web series and host Adora Nwofor introduce us to some of the people behind the Fairy Tales Queer Film Festival, now entering its 26th year. How do you live creatively? If you have a creative story or a project to feature or know a talented person we should talk to, email submissions@calgaryartsdevelopment.com or tag your posts with #yycLCL on social media.
Otafest: Inside Calgary's Legendary Otaku Festival (Part 2/2)
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We continue to explore the stories behind the scenes of this year's Otafest in this episode of our Living a Creative Life web series with host Adora Nwofor. Tune in and learn about Kristy North Peigan, aka Kristicles, a Blackfoot woman whose interest in the arts led her to the Alberta College of Art and Design (now AUArts), to creating wonderful costumes for cosplay. Then meet V Tuber Girl_DM i...
Otafest: Inside Calgary's Legendary Otaku Festival (Part 1/2)
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In case you hadn’t heard, this city is bursting with creativity and events! Our Living a Creative Life web series showcases amazing Calgary creatives to find out what they’re up to and help you plan your social calendar. Who knows? You may even be inspired! If you are interested in anime and cosplay, be sure to take in this year’s Otafest! Tune in to hear Behfar Lotfizadeh talk about the origin...
Rock the Nation | Jamming Out to 60 Years of Canadian Music
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This week host Adora Nwofor pays a visit to Studio Bell to learn about Rock the Nation, a celebration of over 60 years of Canadian music featuring live performances of songs from the ‘50s to the present day. Musician Lisa Jacobs talks about her career as a bass player, from winning a Country Music Alberta Award to performing as part of Rock the Nation. Stephanie Hutchinson of Studio Bell gives ...
Coming to Life: Calgary's Festival of Puppets (Part 2/2)
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Our Living a Creative Life Web series returns to the Festival of Animated Objects this week to learn more about the shows and the artists that help make it fun and entertaining for all ages. Hear more from festival managing producer Cosmo Christofferson, puppeteer Tangle McClaron of the whimsical Entangled Puppetry and its family-friendly show Splish Splash, and multidisciplinary artist Almendr...
Coming to Life: Calgary's Festival of Puppets (Part 1/2)
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Coming to Life: Calgary's Festival of Puppets (Part 1/2)
Black History & Figure Skating | BHM in Calgary
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Black History & Figure Skating | BHM in Calgary
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  • @stanleykubrick8786
    @stanleykubrick8786 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It would be really Creative if this org would sync their audio with their video, this tired, out of step technique serves no purpose other than to drain one's spirit.

  • @MelanieRobertson-c6i
    @MelanieRobertson-c6i 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Ashleigh Estate

  • @joannealexander3477
    @joannealexander3477 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Rock the Nation is not to be missed….I’ve seen them 4 times and they will be at Studio Bell until August 25, 2024. We should be proud of all the amazing Canadian artists that we’ve had over the years.

  • @dinoheartnerd2265
    @dinoheartnerd2265 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    DUCHESS CELESTIA <3 It was amazing to get to see and hear her talk like this, she is adorable IRL

  • @KiyoshiArts
    @KiyoshiArts 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Otafest sounds like a lot of fun! It’s always cool to see many artists, cosplayers, and fans come together to enjoy something!

  • @takatotakasui8307
    @takatotakasui8307 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Here for the Celestia interview

  • @pandoradamas6861
    @pandoradamas6861 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    'promosm' 😚

  • @lwilson7870
    @lwilson7870 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am a proud owner of many of Angie's punny paintings! ❤ Great interview Angie!!

  • @marcbouvier2746
    @marcbouvier2746 ปีที่แล้ว

    LOVE ALCLA and Latifa! Her passion for native plants and biodiversity is inspiring.💚

  • @stallingssandra
    @stallingssandra ปีที่แล้ว

    Way to go Latifa ❤

  • @GeorgeYanTiger
    @GeorgeYanTiger ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing 👍👏❤️

  • @kthechosen
    @kthechosen ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for having me on the show 😊 really enjoyed the conversation and learning from the other creatives you spoke to for this episode

  • @hsolomon8268
    @hsolomon8268 ปีที่แล้ว

    "Promo sm"

  • @marnieschaetti6393
    @marnieschaetti6393 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I so love this series. ❤️

  • @sabrinamay4913
    @sabrinamay4913 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was such a touching and moving episode. So beautiful. <3

  • @CaptainK54
    @CaptainK54 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Janelle Cooper is fierce! You do it, woman!

  • @lazyles875
    @lazyles875 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg yes we do.... Oh so very fun

  • @dianeshaskin4276
    @dianeshaskin4276 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful program! Very inspirational. Congrats to Adora and her team!

  • @sabrinamay4913
    @sabrinamay4913 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    #ReconciliACTION We need to spread this!

  • @sabrinamay4913
    @sabrinamay4913 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Girl! These episodes are incredible and soooooooooo what I have longed for when it comes to media covering creative people. You are doing such a good thing and these videos are bang on. Thanks for all you do!

  • @ossynwofor2245
    @ossynwofor2245 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very entertaining.

  • @FPSMediaPh
    @FPSMediaPh 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Harvey Nichol!

  • @TheSteezyCheese
    @TheSteezyCheese 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great program

  • @dovercommunityassoc100
    @dovercommunityassoc100 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Karen for all your artistic efforts within the community! Great work! Lorraine

  • @t.j.gardner4016
    @t.j.gardner4016 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great episode, Kyra you were great. I loved that they showed a small amount of your work, wish they had shown more!

  • @devilkitty6725
    @devilkitty6725 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for being spooky!

  • @rascalphoto
    @rascalphoto 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it!

  • @HandyDandyRight
    @HandyDandyRight 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great episode! Thank you!

  • @eric5140
    @eric5140 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey! Keep making great content. Have you looked into using smzeus . c o m to get your video higher in the search?!

  • @irekeamoji1735
    @irekeamoji1735 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Adora,I just stumbled on your web series and find its truthfulness so adorable! Best wishes!

  • @vickimyers9706
    @vickimyers9706 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    totally agree!!!!!

  • @sharkasaurusnow6638
    @sharkasaurusnow6638 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work!

  • @tenaciousmatt
    @tenaciousmatt 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is fantastic!

  • @devilkitty6725
    @devilkitty6725 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looking forward to more of these, what a great idea for a web series!

  • @lilysigie
    @lilysigie 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    So inspirational web series! I love it! Cant wait to hear the next episode with more inspirational stories about creatives in Calgary! Congrats Calgary Arts Development! As an immigrant artist I want to keep living a creative life in #YYC !

  • @ebonyrgooden
    @ebonyrgooden 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm so excited for this! Please don't forget to add closed caption for the Deaf community as well. Transcript - 1st person: I usually say that being an artist makes me a better nurse and being a nurse make me a better artist. 2nd person: Unlike COVID-19, we want creative to be contagious. 3rd person: I started craving body of work. I call it the pandemics gift to me. 4th person: I'm Adora Nwofor, your host. Join me a celebration of creative Calgarians.