WElComE to thE Cultural DistriCt
Whether you’re an art lover, theatre-goer, foodie, live music
fan, on business at the Calgary Telus Convention Centre (pg
4) or just want to see what Calgary has to offer, the Cultural
District is the place to discover Calgary’s arts and culture
scene.
What’s in the Guide
In this guide you’ll find September – December 2009 listings
for the Cultural District including:
• Over 50 arts groups including galleries and museums,
literary arts, live music, dance, theatre, festivals and special
events
• 56 restaurants and bars
• Hotels and attractions
Explore the Cultural District
Not sure where to begin? Here are a few stops to add to your
itinerary.
Start off with lunch at Traders Grill (pg 10) in the Marriott
Hotel for their legendary Salad By Design. Or, if you feel like
something quick, visit AAA Pizza (pg 7) for a slice.
Walk up Stephen Avenue to see some of Calgary’s original
architecture. Pop into The Art Gallery of Calgary (pg 14) to
view textiles by Judy Chicago, or The Glenbow Museum (pg
15) for sculptures blending Indigenous art with Japanese
Manga.
Perfect for an afternoon break, Teatro Ristorante (pg 10) of-
fers 50% off all beverages and select bottles from the cellar
from 3 - 5pm on weekdays.
Look up - way up - and you’ll spot the Calgary Tower (pg 12).
Visit the 191 metre-tall structure and test your courage by
standing on the observation deck’s glass floor.
Walk two blocks north to Art Central (pg 14), a hub for the
arts that houses over 50 artists. Across the street is Theatre
Junction GRAND (pg 30) in their recently renovated 1912
building.
Close by, the EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts takes
centre stage for Alberta Arts Days, September 18 - 20 (pg 25).
Catch a production by Theatre Calgary (pg 28), the Calgary
Philharmonic Orchestra (pg 24) or the BD&P World Music
Series (pg 24-25).
Head south on Macleod Trail to visit the Cantos Music Foun-
dation (pg 12) for a tour of 700+ instruments, including one
of Elton John’s pianos.
A little further south is Olives Restaurant (pg 22). If you’re up
for a night out, try the drinks and DJs at Raw Bar (pg 8), or
stay close to Olympic Plaza for some French influence at The
Belvedere (pg 11) or New York inspiration at Divino (pg 7).
Visit us at CalgaryCulture.com
Of course, this is just a snapshot of what’s available in the
District. Visit CalgaryCulture.com to view complete event list-
ings and sign up for our weekly newsletter.
Whatever you decide to do in the Cultural District, we hope
you enjoy your Calgary arts and culture experience.
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