Calgary News Watch

Perhaps you heard the rumble of what, at first few resonating low grumbles, sounded a bit like thunder this past Saturday. With all the rain, the threat of another storm wouldn’t have been as welcomed as the rumble of the motorcycle engines.

From the deep throated growls of the Buells to the higher pitched yowls of the Suzuki’s and Kawasaki’s, at this event, it didn’t matter if your choice ride was a Honda or Harley. The important thing was to show up with your cycle and wallet – all for a good cause.
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Toronto and Vancouver may have been entertaining with Willie for longer, but Calgary’s just as eager to continue its newer Shakespearean tradition.

Mount Royal College will again be presenting Shakespeare in the Park. This summer’s selections include Macbeth, As You Like It, and the abridged Complete Works Of William Shakespeare.

You can get your outdoor play fix beginning in a few weeks on July 3 at the college and then from July 31 at Prince’s Island Park. Read the rest of this article »

A little royal bar hopping has been beebopping through the Calgary night scene. Young Prince Harry, third in line for the British throne, has been enjoying his time in the city.

For those of you into the club scene, you might want to stop by Tantras, one of the club’s on the prince’s list. And be sure to linger at Cowboys where the almost Canada’s hottest bartender, Cherie Cymbalisty gleaned the royal eye-over.

Perhaps if Cherie’s there, the young prince may stop in.
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