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Innovator of the Week: Jefferson Rocâs Company Uses AI to Provide Mental Health Support
Jefferson Roc, CEO of PeerX.Ai. Photo by Chris Landry.This series is part of Avenueâs innovation newsletter. Sign up to get more news about Calgaryâs innovation scene delivered directly to your inbox.Jefferson Rocâs life has shaped his current entrepreneurial journey. Like many people, Roc has exper
22 Calgary Restaurants are Participating in Burger It Forward This Month
The MT Cheeseburger is Major Tomâs featured burger for Burger It Forward. Photo courtesy of Major Tom.Burgers that give back? Count us in.From February 1 to 28, you can help support Canadian food banks by ordering one of the featured burgers from restaurants participating in the Burger It Forward ca
Exclusive Experiences A-List Members Can Look Forward to this February
Avenueâs A-List membership is in full swing, with events and experiences across the city that transcend the ordinary. As an A-Lister, a night out goes beyond the standard experience. Members attend events of their choice knowing theyâll be looked after during an evening of ease and entertainment and
4 Fun Things to Do in Calgary This February
Warm up during YYC Hot Chocolate FestFrom Feb. 1 to 28, reacquaint yourself with a plethora of cozy coffee shops, tea houses and other eateries in Calgary that are serving hot chocolate concoctions as part of this annual festival. A portion of proceeds from each drink goes towards Calgary Meals on W
What to Do in the Mountains in February
Watch the Freeride World Tour in Kicking Horse Mountain ResortWhen: February 7 to 13Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is once again the third location on the five-stop Freeride World Tour. Itâs the only North American tour stop and some of the best free-riding skiers and snowboarders in the world compet
Best Wedding Decor and Rentals in Calgary
WinnerChair Flair Inc.Photo by Chinook PhotographyChair Flair will help make your wedding day even more beautiful and memorable with its rentals and event design services. Chair Flair works with top-notch suppliers to bring your vision to life, creating a fashionable harmony between your venue and y
6 New Coffee Shops in Calgary
Alenn Sandwich and Coffee View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alenn Sandwich and Coffee Inc. (@alenn.cafe)Alenn Sandwich and Coffee is a homey neighbourhood cafĂŠ thatâs been serving up sandwiches and coffee in Varsity since October 2024. Alenn sources its coffee from Fratello Coffee Roaster
22 Best Things to Do in Calgary This February
Clear Nordic Spa. Photo by Solid Site Inc./Briana Tighe. See Theatre Calgaryâs production of A Streetcar Named DesireWhen: January 28 to February 23An iconic Tennessee Williams play will grace the Theatre Calgary stage this month. A Streetcar Named Desire follows Blanche DuBois as she moves to New O
3 New Home Decor Products We’re Loving Right Now
Soho Bed from the Modern Heritage CollectionPhoto by Nathalia Allen, A Million Minds.Calgary designer Alykhan Velji of Alykhan Velji Designs has teamed up with Torontoâs Silva Custom Furniture to create a new furniture collection called Modern Heritage. Blending modern and Old World aesthetics, the
10 Fun Things to Check Out During Chinook Blast 2025
Calgaryâs largest winter festival is back for its fifth year, and it promises to be brighter than ever. Running from January 31 to February 17, Chinook Blast brings Calgarians together to celebrate the winter season with art, music, sports, lighting installations and more. This year, due to construc
Best Wedding Dance Lessons in Calgary
WinnerChristifer Duxbury Dance CollectivePhoto by Christifer DuxburyChristifer Duxbury Dance Collective offers dynamic and inclusive dance lessons, classes and events in Calgary. It has classes for various skill levels and genres including ballroom, Latin, swing, country, jazz and more. Along with w
Jann Arden’s Chart-Topping Album Hits 30
Hailing from Springbank, singer-songwriter Jann Arden was a hard-working musician for over a decade before the release of her second album, Living Under June, catapulted her into the spotlight in the fall-winter of 1994-1995 (right around the time Avenue launched as a publication). We caught up with
Best Wedding Cake/Desserts in Calgary
WinnerKakes & KanvasPhoto supplied by Kakes & KanvasOffering a selection of sweet treats, custom cakes and bespoke paint nights, Kalia Gounden started Kakes & Kanvas in 2017. Self-taught in both painting and baking (Goundenâs grandfather was a baker), she considers it a great honour to work with her
'The lake, the views, the light' all enhance lottery grand prize home
The 2025 Spring Foothills Hospital Home Lottery grand prize is a $3.3 million lakeside home in Harmony by Baywest Homes.
Best Unique Wedding Venues
WinnerWilder Institute/Calgary Zoo Grazers RestaurantPhoto by Wilder Institute Calgary Zoo ENMAX ConservatoryWith a variety of beautiful event spaces for groups of all sizes, the Calgary Zoo is much more than a place to go and gaze at animals. Recently renovated Grazers is an intimate space at the h
Property of the Week: A Custom-Built Home in Cranston
Where it is100 Cranridge Cres. S.E. The designThis custom-built home has been carefully designed and planned with comfort and charm in mind. In addition to being on one of the largest lots in the community, it also has a south-facing backyard. This sunny retreat has a custom composite deck to entert
How to Celebrate Lunar New Year in Calgary
Lunar New Year Celebration at The District at BeltlineWhen: January 25This local food hall is hosting a Lunar New Year event featuring market vendors, food specials, Jing Wo lion dancers, a performance by the Gai Lan Ensemble and more. Swing by between 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to get in on the celebration.
Canmore recreational property prices set to rise in 2025: report
Canmore is one of Canada's costliest recreational property spots, coming in second to Whistler
25 Fun Date Night Ideas in Calgary
Go bowling at NationalBowling in a bar is the ultimate date night activity. Challenge each other to a friendly round of bowling in an adults-only atmosphere and choose your eats from the full National on 10th menu. Lanes accommodate up to eight people, so this is a great spot for double or group dat
Calgary Then & Now: A Look Back With One Yellow Rabbit Co-Founder Blake Brooker
Photo by Jared Sych.Calgary theatre company One Yellow Rabbit originated in 1981, but it really hit its stride in the 1990s, a trajectory that landed co-founders Blake Brooker and the late Michael Green, along with Denise Clarke, who joined the ensemble in 1988, on the cover of Avenueâs inaugural is
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