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"Uhm... a film festival? No thanks. My friend went to one of those...and now she doesn't eat meat." These are the places in Calgary and the surrounding area that elate the literature/film/music nerd in me.

 1. Knox United Church

506 4 St SW
Calgary, AB T2P 1S7
(403) 269-8382
5.0 star rating
  5/27/2011 ROTD 8/5/2011

DISCLAIMER: While my Skeptic little self has never experience Knox United Church (or any other church, truth be told) as a religious organization, I really appreciate its role in Calgary's music community.

It would seem that all of the best shows…More »

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 2. The Uptown Stage & Screen - CLOSED

612 8th Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2P 1G5
(403) 265-0122
5.0 star rating
  1/9/2012

I am actually quite irritated to see that The Uptown has already been marked as "Closed" on Yelp, as this seems a little misinformed. As of late, the Uptown has TEMPORARILY suspended activity, as they struggle through a court dispute involving…More »

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 3. Pages Books On Kensington

1135 Kensington Rd NW
Calgary, AB T2N 3P4
(403) 283-6655

Category: Bookstores

5.0 star rating
  10/6/2011

Okay guys, I have to tell you about the first time I discovered one of my favourite Canadian bands, The Wooden Sky.
It was a chilly February evening, during the winter before last. A friend and I had just stopped over at Higher Ground to grab some…More »

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 4. Casablanca Video

2101 33 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2T 1Z7
(403) 240-3472
5.0 star rating
  1/31/2012

To Casablanca,
I have only recently become a patron of your facilities, and I honestly do not know what took me so long. Your film selection is so impressive, that I get vertigo just browsing the shelves and trying to decide what to take home with me.…More »

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 5. Cabin Fever Books

2101B Centre Street NW
Calgary, AB T2E 2T2
(403) 265-2442

Category: Bookstores

5.0 star rating
  1/8/2012

Cabin Fever is definitely my favourite used bookstore in Calgary. I first experienced this little gem over the fall, when I was looking for a copy of Michael Crummey's "Galore," and saw on abebooks that they had a copy! So happy I was brought in…More »

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 6. Plaza Theatre

1133 Kensington Rd NW
Calgary, AB T2N 3P4
(403) 283-2222
5.0 star rating
  9/21/2011 ROTD 12/12/2011

The Plaza Theatre is easily my favourite place to spend an entire afternoon.Not only am I a fan because their film selection is impeccable, but also because I am in love with their community involvement. I can't even count the number of films or…More »

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 7. The Second Story Books

713 Main Street
Canmore, AB T1W 2B2
(403) 609-2368

Category: Bookstores

5.0 star rating
  10/6/2011 First to Review

I love The Second Story, a cozy little used bookstore with a clever name, nestled in a basement hubble on Main in Canmore.
The first time I ever came here, after also discovering Canmore's lovely teahouse on the same day, I was thrilled and ended up…More »

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 8. Bird Dog Video - CLOSED

1333 16 Ave SW
Calgary, AB T3C 0Z7
(403) 398-2283
5.0 star rating
  5/11/2011

To Bird Dog,
I will miss you and your incredible documentary selection and how you label your films by director upon one wall. I have loved you very much, and sometimes only visit my best friend who lives two blocs away just so that I have an excuse…More »

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 9. Cantos Music Foundation

134 11 Ave SE
Calgary, AB T2G 0X5
(403) 543-5115
5.0 star rating
  12/5/2011

Cantos Music Foundation is actually kind of the coolest ever. While I haven't been on one of its tours yet, I recently got to experience Cantos for a show on a Tuesday night. I went to go and see the gorgeous band, The Once, from Newfoundland, which…More »

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 10. MacKimmie Library Tower

2500 University Dr NW
Calgary, AB T2N 1N4
(403) 220-8895

Category: Libraries

5.0 star rating
  11/30/2011

I was informed the other day by a friend at the U of C that MacKimmie LIbrary Tower is now completely closed, due to the opening of the Harvey Digital Library. Since I've finished my degree I haven't been on campus a lot to clarify, but I don't know…More »

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 11. Market Collective

148 10 St NW
Calgary, AB T2N 1V5

Category: Arts & Crafts

5.0 star rating
  2/13/2011

Market Collective, take it or leave it, is one of the most unique and charming little things Calgary has going for it. I feel as though at the very least, it should at least be appreciated for what it is, if we ever wish for Calgary to possess a…More »

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 12. Sloth Records

736B 17th Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2S 0B7
(403) 265-6585
4.0 star rating
  9/18/2011

Sloth is one of Calgary's few solid options for purchasing new vinyl, with a decent selection of records, cds, music related books and paraphernalia.
I also enjoy that one can usually pop into Sloth and purchase tickets to an upcoming show in Calgary,…More »

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 13. Fair's Fair For Book Lovers

1609 14 St SW
Calgary, AB T3C 2V8
(403) 245-2778

Category: Bookstores

3.0 star rating
  10/6/2011

This Fair's Fair is a very convenient location for me, but I'm not sure that I can call it my absolute favourite. A good friend and I tend to have these bro dates (can girls be bros? I think so) on weekends where either brunch is had and coffee at…More »

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 14. The Globe Cinema

617 8 Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2P 1H1
(403) 262-3309

Category: Cinema

3.0 star rating
  12/5/2011

I am surprised by the face that I have never reviewed The Globe before. After a visit to The Globe Cinema this past weekend, I will attempt to write a review, and try not to let it be affected by the obnoxious trashy girls in the downstairs bathroom…More »

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 15. MacEwan Hall

2500 University Dr NW
Calgary, AB T2N 1N4
(403) 210-9375

Category: Music Venues

3.0 star rating
  11/24/2011

Whenever a band I like is coming to town and I find out they are playing Mac Hall, I cringe a little. First of all, I have to cross my fingers and hope that they are playing in the Ballroom (upstairs) instead of the soul sucking hall downstairs. I…More »

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Calgary, AB

Yelping Since

October 2010

Things I Love

sweater weather, documentaries, mockumentaries, animal rights, herbal remedies, teacups, antiquing, literature, wilderness, folk, americana, and bluegrass music.

Find Me In

the library, a teahouse, or a quiet pub, probably.

My Hometown

Sicamous, BC. Houseboating capital of Canada.

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When I'm Not Yelping...

I am writing, needlepointing, baking vegan things, sipping tea.

Why You Should Read My Reviews

Well, it would be kind of weird if you were just on Yelp to hang out.

My Second Favourite Website

http://forlackofabette...

The Last Great Book I Read

Henry David Thoreau's "Walden"

My Favourite Movie

Manhattan, Amelie, A Serious Man, High Fidelity, Heima

My Last Meal On Earth

every vegan comfort food ever

Most Recent Discovery

PUMPKIN BEER

Current Crush

Ernest Hemingway, always.