Summer is almost over, and we’re craving a whole new vibe for fall fits. East Village’s very own boutique, Who Cares? Wear, is here to help us gear up for the season ahead. Step into their store with us.
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Looking for your next outdoor adventure? Look no further than the fly fishing frenzy hitting the Bow River shores of St. Patrick's Island! Indigenous-owned Drift Out West Fly Fishing is hosting a series of introductory fly fishing sessions this spring and summer, led by Quinn—a seasoned guide with a deep-rooted passion for the sport.
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In late 2022, Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC), the master developer of East Village, launched a design competition for public washrooms in East Village . We caught up with Public City Architecture, the winners of the competition, to learn more about the inspiration behind their unique take on the modern public washroom.
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In honour of International Women’s Day, we’re profiling four exceptional women whose energy, passions and career undertakings are helping to shape the character and steer the evolution of East Village.
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Cosmic Nexus, by local artist Ken Hacke, stands over 20 feet tall, spans 10 feet in diameter and has landed at Celebration Square in East Village just in time for Chinook Blast.
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‘Tis the season for gathering with friends to raise a glass to the year behind and the year ahead. Whether you are grabbing a drink to stroll along RiverWalk, or are having a night out, we’ve rounded up the best drinks – with spirits and without - for you to try this holiday season.
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Welcome to this special blog post where speak with Dr. Steven Handel, lead biologist, behind the fascinating findings of the recent BioBlitz conducted at St. Patrick’s Island.
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What makes East Village one of Calgary’s most bikeable neighbourhoods? Guest writer, and East Village resident, Brett Bergie, shares what features and amenities drew her to East Village. Brett is passionate about safe streets, active mobility, and people-centric spaces and moves through the city on zero- and low-emissions transport.
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Join us for a 24-hour ecological treasure hunt June 9 and 10 on St. Patrick’s Island. All are welcome to come down and participate in this family friendly event. A BioBlitz is a major biological event that invites members of the public to help search for all plant and wildlife species in a specific and concentrated area.
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In celebration of International Women’s Day, we are shining the well-deserved spotlight on some of the talented women that are leading the charge behind some of your favourite East Village businesses. From culinary to fitness to early childhood development, this diverse group of ambitious and hard-working women are sharing their thoughts and experiences on what obstacles they have faced, progress towards equity in their industries and advice to help inspire the next generation of women entrepreneurs and business owners.
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It’s that time of year again…Calgary’s beloved winter festival, Chinook Blast, returns for its third year and we are more than ready for the eye-popping, show-stopping winter fun that awaits us.
Over the next three weeks, experience electrifying art installations, live music, theatrical performances, sporting activities and more throughout East Village and downtown. Explore, discover, and celebrate winter from January 27 - February 12 with this curated list of experiences you don’t want to miss.
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We got the inside scoop from local artist, Cassie Suche, as she shared the inspiration, process and meaning behind her work in East Village, Touch Traces.. People who live, work, and play in East Village had the opportunity to make an imprint (literally) by contributing their one-of-a-kind prints that were layered and distorted to create these contemporary and abstract images that speak to our individuality within a community and our tactile connection to others and our surroundings.
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EV’s ever-growing collection of startups and tech companies talk global business while staying local in our community! They're active community members who animate EV’s shops, cafes and restaurants—and many live here in EV, too.
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East Village and St. Patrick's Island are bursting with places for you to discover. We made a checklist for your post-river float to keep the adventure going!
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We’ve curated an action-packed lineup of some unique city experiences for you to check out - there’s a little something for everyone, from art lovers and foodies to dog parents and history buffs.
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Already home to start-ups, tech companies, entrepreneurs, local and international retailers, and numerous food and drink purveyors, EV is a place where ideas come to life! Innovation has been a driving force of EV’s evolution ever since redevelopment began here in 2007.
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They say the kitchen is the heart of the home, which is why carya’s Village Commons in East Village Place is designed around its state of the art commercial and teaching kitchen.
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We have now reached peak midwinter and if you’re anything like us, you’re needing a pop of colour, a pep in your step and a sprinkle of window art magic. Northern Reflections is back, this year scaled up featuring 16 original pieces of augmented art showcasing the talent of 47 local artists, animators and musicians and extending almost 2km between two of Calgary’s most vibrant urban neighbourhoods -- East Village and Inglewood.
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A new temporary art installation has popped up on 6th Street and 8th Avenue SE near the entrance to the East Village Nordic Loop. Titled Saskanôtin, the Cree word for chinook wind, the installation was designed by Delreé Dumont, a visual artist from the Onion Lake Cree Nation (Wîhcêkaskosîwi-sâkahikanihk) in Saskatchewan.
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