Calgary writer and editor Allen Farley is editor-in-chief of Scene-Chicago.com. An experienced sports reporter and editor who has worked for SportsLine Magazine and the Calgary Sun, he is also a seasoned blues guitarist and the proud owner of a rescue chihuahua named Dixie.
You know a dessert is special when a song is composed in its honour. Jazz legend Louis Armstrong wrote just such a delicious ode in his 1966 hit song “Cheesecake.” Fans related to the desire and anticipation for the sweet, layered cake of Mediterranean origin. These establishments will have you singing your own praises for their creamy slices of cheesecake. Image credit: iStock.com/pickingpok.
Summers in Calgary can be all too short, so you need get out and take advantage of the season before it passes you by. To help you get the most out of your warm-weather fun, visit these shops to load up your summer survival kit with everything from beachwear and sunscreen to travel gear. Image credit: iStock.com/artisteer.
Dogs crave exploration, exercise and companionship. These dog-walking services ensure your dog gets out and about when you’re unable or unavailable. Most offer group walks in off-leash parks, private neighbourhood walks and toilet-break home visits. Many also offer boarding and pet-sitting services. Most require that dogs be licensed and up-to-date with vaccinations. Image credit: iStock.com/andykatz.
The city’s veterinary clinics and animal hospitals provide a wide variety ofservices for pets from beagles to budgies. Full-service veterinary clinics offer conventional examinations, vaccinations, lab work and surgeries while small clinics offer preventative care and deal with less serious ailments and injuries. And 24-hour facilities are available. Here are a few top veterinary facilities.
Calgary’s many open mic nights are great fun for both the performers and patrons. Budding musicians and professional alike try out new songs and polish their acts at clubs and cafés, Always full of variety, the unpredictable assortment of musical hits and misses are all part of the charm of these entertaining evenings. Whether you’re a performer, patron or bit of both, you’ll enjoy these open mic events.
Acupuncture is often employed in tandem with other traditional Chinese medical practices and is used in the treatment of a wide array of ailments and addictions. It’s commonly used in pain management, to treat everything from gastrointestinal complaints to respiratory and cardiovascular troubles as well as to alleviate allergies. Here are a few of the city’s top practitioners.
Cabin fever got your kids squirrely? The city’s community and recreation centres have the cure in the form of recreational classes, courses and activities that are great exercise as well as just plain fun. Many affordable courses are available to youths of all ages in all corners of the city. Here’s a selection of what is available for your youngsters in the early spring of 2016.
Whether you desire a fitness boost or simple recreational fun, community centres offer a surprisingly wide range of affordable and engaging adult courses in every corner of the city. Some of the best recreational classes, courses and programs are listed here for early 2016.
It’s common knowledge that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so why not enjoy it all day? Many of Calgary’s independent eateries offer all-day breakfast menus, allowing you to indulge in a wide variety of morning chow choices from sunrise to sunset.