Much buzzed about since its inception in 2006, The SMUT Soirée – the annual star among the portfolio of cultural encounters by Amanda Blakley and Ashleigh Dempster – is back and bigger than ever for 2013, expanding from Toronto and Vancouver to include Calgary...
We’re not addicted to our electronic devices per se, but we at Notable recognize that as young professionals (YPs) working in digital media, we spend an incredible amount of time staring at screens. We also recognize that we must make an effort to take time away from those screens to continue working toward that all-important YP balance...
Have you heard about this? Dîner en Blanc, part pop-up dinner party, part flash mob, is set to come to Calgary on July 4, 2013. When instructed, guests will converge on a secret outdoor location, dressed in white and set up for an out of this world dinner party...
From an evening of wine at Vine Arts on Friday, to must-attend live performances, restaurant recommendations and the annual Tweed Ride, we've covered all of the notable happenings to include on your long weekend social calendar...
It’s always good to have a plan. When it comes to our futures, having an idea of where we are headed and how we intend to get there is certainly a helpful way to keep us focused and on the right track. That said, sometimes plans, agendas, and lists, especially those set far in advance, can also be stifling, disappointing, and in the end may actually work t...
We were on hand to take in the action last week (May 9) as The Theatre Junction held their annual fundraiser at The Grand theatre. With a title like cultureHOUSE PARTY, we were intrigued as to the logistics behind throwing a house party in a theatre and were impressed by what we found...
In anticipation of the impending arrival of Will and Kate’s baby, the Fairmont Palliser is hosting a Royal Tea Baby Shower on Sunday, May 19 at 1pm. Afternoon tea, a glass of Moet bubbly, a performance by the School of Alberta Ballet, plus baby shower games, await...
RBC’s Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards recognize the hard work, dedication and success of female entrepreneurs in a time where our cities are increasingly competitive and the economy is still far from thriving. Know someone who fits the bill? Here's why you should nominate them...
That strange and stringy layer of floating sediment – it’s the first thing one notices when you hand them a bottle of Kombucha. “Do you drink that…stuff?” they ask. “Oh, that,” I’ll reply, taking a giant swig from the bottle. “That’s just a fermented colony of yeast and bacteria.” Prodding people is always good fun...
As we work toward our goals and grow as young professionals (YPs), we are bound to receive various forms of criticism from superiors, peers, parents, and friends. Learning from our weaknesses and mistakes, as well as from those who are more experienced than us, are important aspects of the YP development process, and ones we must take with an open mind and t...
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