News & Media Information

 

Below you will find a collection of articles about the Cultural District and recent news items featuring events and happenings in the neighbourhood. Also be sure to visit CalgaryCulture.com for events and information about what's happening in Calgary. 

 

Unlimited Magazine: Officeland - Art Central (October 1, 2010) At the heart of Calgary’s burgeoning “cultural district” lies Art Central: a visual arts complex with the express purpose of providing creative types a unique workspace.

Avenue Magazine: Save a Buck - A new discount card gives Calgarians deals on all things arts and culture (September 2010) The bird is cropping up as a symbol of savings for Calgarians with the Pigeon Card, a free discount card that gives you special offers and deals at restaurants, retailers and shows within the 14-block area of downtown known as the Cultural District.

The Reflector: High Noon in the Cultural District (June 23, 2010) It is a beautiful day in Calgary and what better way to spend the afternoon than a lunch date with a friend and some good music down at Olynpic Plaza.

 

Calgary Herald: Calgary's Cultural District focuses on pigeons in rebranding effort (May 10, 2010) Internationally known advertising agency, TAXI, aids in public relations effort.

 

News Release: Pigeons help to showcase Calgary's Cultural District (May 6, 2010) Beginning today for Calgary's monthly arts and culture festival, First Thursday, the Cultural District is showing off a new look.

 

Rockwall Herald Banner: Cultural District anchors Calgary’s arts scene (January 4, 2010) Calgary’s oil men have been seen as risk takers when drilling for oil and natural gas. The same trait seems to have rubbed off on the city’s creative community.

 

Avenue Magazine: Calgary's Cultural District (August 28, 2009) Cultural Capital: The Cultural District has steadily gained traction since its inception eight years ago and seems poised for growth under new leadership with Calgary Arts Development Authority and an increase in new works at the city’s cultural institutions. But is all that at risk with the economic downturn?

 

Calgary Herald Video: Best Block - Cultural District (July 26, 2009) The Grand Theatre was built in 1912, when Calary was a town of 10,000. It is also the heart of what the Herald's Stephen Hunt calls Calgary's Best Block. Join Stephen as he tours Theatre Junction's Grand in his search for the city's best cultural district.