The opening night party was a great success - enjoy the rest of Calgary Architecture and Design Week!
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Project Brewery invites you to the Opening Night Party of Calgary Architecture and Design Week at the Blues Can in Inglewood on Wednesday Nov. 10, 97 - 9 pm
“Denise Herdman and friends” performs Rhythm and Blues in support of the Calgary Brewery. Denise is a Canadian Studies student at the University of Calgary who is working on a project related to the historic Calgary Brewing and Malting Co. Site. There will be a presentation by Denise and an update from Project Brewery, followed by the music. Admission is free, but donations are welcome to help fund a history publication and efforts related to the brewery cause. Drinks and menu items are available. The Blues Can is a new club in the former Ironwood site - look for the quonset hut at 1429 9 Ave SE.[/b]
There are more CA+DW events thru November 16:
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All events free and open to the public
Nov. 10
Opening Party @ Blues Can (old Ironwood in Inglewood)
“Denise Herdman and friends” performs Rhythm and Blues…
Denise is a Canadian Studies, University of Calgary student who will lecture on architecture and community with a special emphasis on the Inglewood Brewery. Donations will be taken to help fund a local history publication.
WEDNESDAY Nov. 10 Blues Can 1429 9 Ave SE 7 to 9 PM
Nov. 11
Remembrance Day at historic Central Memorial Park
Central Memorial Park has been undergoing major renovations including the addition of a new restaurant called “Boxwood”. They serve local seasonable and sustainable food. You are invited to see what is new in the park and join in on the annual Remembrance Day services being run in front of the cenotaph.
THURSDAY Nov. 11 Central Memorial Park 1122 4 St SW 10:30 to noon
Nov. 12
Gala Event “CaTwalK 2010: outside.the.box
So-you-think-you-can-dress? Retract the claws and enjoy. You are invited to an exclusive celebration of individual style. If you want to audition to “catwalk”, come early and bring a few of your favourite outfits to showcase. For a week before the show, you are challenged to move outside the box on a scavenger hunt that raises awareness of local fashion designers. Details on facebook.
FRIDAY Nov. 12 Marquee Room, upper level, The Uptown 612 8 Ave SW 7 to 9 PM
Nov. 13
Explore Interior Design
November 13 is a chance to visit the Mount Royal University campus Interior Design Program during their open house. ALSO, there will be a 11 AVE Design District Tour. Meet outside the Laurier Lounge at 10:00 AM SATURDAY Nov. 13 Laurier Lounge meet @ 1111 7 St SW 10 to 11:30 AM
Nov. 13
Invention Convention @ SAIT Polytechnic
We are looking for local inventors that are OPEN to show their ideas to the public and would likely be inventing stuff on the long weekend anyway… Bring your prototypes! Pod sessions will happen around tables with outlet capability. Come see what Calgarians are cooking up in their basements and garages, chat with the designers and see SAIT Innovation presentations
SATURDAY Nov. 13 MD201 Heart Bldg (above library) 1301 16 Ave NW 1 to 4 PM
Nov. 15
Architectural Photography/Calgary the New Barcelona?
Bring your lunch to the newly opened downtown campus of the University of Calgary for a 2 part special presentation. Calgary’s own highly acclaimed photographer, George Webber, is showcasing his East Village photo series. Barcelona emerged in recent decades as an urban design showcase. Meet award winning architect Marc Boutin. Could Calgary be the next Barcelona?
MONDAY Nov. 15 Downtown U of C 8th and 8th SW noon to 1 PM
Nov. 16
Tour Architecture School – EVDS at the University of Calgary
Join the EVDS Architecture Program information session over the lunch hour (12-1 PM) to see the student work or join the Open House in the afternoon (3-6 PM) that also includes a tour of the facilities.
TUESDAY Nov. 16 EVDS, U of C Professional Faculties Building, 2500 University Dr NW noon to 1 PM/3 to 6 PM