CalgaRy Round-up band

the Calgary Round-up band is one of Canada’s oldest and finest Junior marching Show bands with a history that stretches back to 1956. members come from all over southern alberta to participate in this musical performance program for junior high students. the band tours each summer and has performed in various centres throughout Canada and the uS and has also travelled to australia, Sweden and denmark.

CalgaRy SKetCh Club

Calgary Sketch Clubs traces its origins back to 1909 when six Calgary citizens formed a club to sketch, paint together and exhibit their works. the organization has survived and grown into an association of nearly one hundred artists. the club offers weekly workshops, spring and fall outdoor painting camps and several exhibitions and sales of members’ work each year.

CalgaRy SoCiety of independent filmmaKeRS

established in 1978, Calgary Society of independent filmmakers (CSif) is a member-driven cooperative that encourages and supports the production and exhibition of independent film. the mission of the CSif is to encourage, support and endorse the production and exhibition of film in an artistic, social and cultural context. CSif is structured in a way that enables filmmakers to learn, develop and practice filmmaking in an environment free from box office pressure, securing an integrity of product and allowing for the development of an indigenous film language. the Society encourages all levels of membership by providing resources and workshops to increase members’ skills and achieve personal arts-based expression in non-exploitive film productions.

CalgaRy SoCiety of oRganiStS

the Calgary Society of organists presents recitals by leading organists from around the world, enabling members of the community to hear the pipe organs of Calgary played at their highest standard. the Society also presents educational events and manages a scholarship fund.

CalgaRy SpoKen woRd SoCiety

each april (national poetry month), the Calgary Spoken word Society produces a month-long, bilingual Spoken word festival showcasing local, national and international artists. every month, the Society also produces a Slam! & open mic night. the vision of the Calgary Spoken word Society is to give voice to the under-represented, and to showcase voices from diverse cultural backgrounds along with the stories that are born from them.

CalgaRy tuRKiSh feStival

each year since 2007, burç intercultural Centre has organized the Calgary turkish festival, which is held in eau Claire. this free annual event happens in early July, coinciding with the first weekend of the Calgary Stampede. participants can try a variety of traditional turkish foods, browse wares common to the bazaars and streets of istanbul and watch performances of turkish music and dance and the whirling dervishes ritual.

CalgaRy undeRgRound film feStival SoCiety

founded in 2003, the Calgary underground film festival Society (Cuff) is committed to showcasing groundbreaking and provocative independent film with an emphasis on emerging genres. the Society strives to show works that defy convention in form, style and content, screening a wide spectrum of contemporary works in a variety of categories including narrative, documentary, animation and shorts. offering an annual festival in addition to events throughout the year, Cuff focuses on creating a dialogue between filmmakers and audiences by inviting filmmakers to attend the festival, host question and answer sessions and take part in media opportunities.

CalgaRy young people’S theatRe

Calgary young people’s theatre is one of Calgary’s longest running and most well-respected theatre schools and production companies. from preschool drama classes to professional-calibre performances, Calgary young people’s theatre prides itself on providing numerous development opportunities to young people to explore the performing arts and develop their creativity and teamwork skills. Calgary young people’s theatre also has a strong bursary program and connections with community organizations that donate tickets to families in need. Currently, over 700 children participate in their drama programs annually.

CalgaRy youth oRCheStRa SoCiety

the Calgary youth orchestra (Cyo) is an internationally acclaimed ensemble of about 65 instrumental students between the ages of 14 and 24, and is one of Canada’s leading community youth orchestras. the orchestra contributes to the community by providing opportunities for unique musical, educational and cultural experiences for all young musicians in the greater Calgary area. the Cyo performs a series of concerts each year, including an annual alberta youth orchestra Symposium with the edmonton youth orchestra in banff. Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50  |  Page 51  |  Page 52  |  Page 53  |  Page 54  |  Page 55  |  Page 56  |  Page 57  |  Page 58  |  Page 59  |  Page 60