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Brooks: Banff Centre and National Music Centre combine forces
Collaboration was the way to go Sept. 23 as the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity joined forces with National Music Centre to present An Evening with Measha Brueggergosman. The world renowned...
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Brooks: Fall speed ahead at our beloved Glenbow
Fall 2018 promises to be out of this world at Glenbow. The exhibition lineup includes: Cosmos: Gathie Falk, Margaret Nazon and Erik Olson; The Arctic: Real and Imagined Views from the Nineteenth...
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Brooks: MRU Military Memorial Bursaries honour our fallen soldiers
Since its founding in 1910, hundreds of Mount Royal students, faculty, staff and alumni have served in uniform. Since the First World War, 29 have given the ultimate sacrifice. In keeping with the...
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Brooks: Holt Renfrew helps dress for success
Dress for Success Calgary’s annual charity event at Holt Renfrew welcomed over 400 guests Sept. 26 who shopped heartily, all the while supporting the invaluable charity by raising more than $50,000....
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Zivot Limb Preservation Centre named after generous donor
Physicians, Calgary Health Trust brass and members of the Zivot family gathered Sept. 26 at Peter Lougheed Centre for the naming of the Zivot Limb Preservation Centre in honour of the donor, Dr. Mark...
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Brooks: Wood's Homes Never Give Up Gala
The 21st anniversary of Wood’s Homes’ Never Give Up Gala, held Sept. 29 at Hyatt Regency Calgary, was a success, raising more than $200,000. The funds will support mental health treatment services...
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Brooks: Annual Wings of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation luncheon another great...
Imagine being told you have breast cancer. Could it get any worse? Unfortunately, for many women — and some men, yes it can. What if you are not gainfully employed and do not have health-care benefits?...
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Brooks: Changemaking takes flight at MRU
The Trico Changemakers Studio, located on the third floor of the Bissett School of Business at Mount Royal University, brings together community organizations, social ventures and students to...
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Brooks: Shelley Youngblut 2018 Rozsa Award recipient
Created in 2003 to honour the philanthropic efforts of Ted and Lola Rozsa, the Rozsa Award for Excellence in Arts Management is unique in Canada, celebrating outstanding arts managers and providing...
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Brooks: Animal gala supports furry friends
The Calgary Humane Society’s annual Cocktails for Critters is a fun and philanthropic way to support our furry and feathered friends. Now in its 18th year, the annual ‘pet fashion show’ has raised...
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Brooks: Chinook Fund Dinner sets a record
With nearly half a million dollars, The Chinook Fund is well positioned to continue its invaluable support of charitable organizations providing services, programming, education, and support for the...
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Brooks: Alberta Business Hall of Fame welcomes new inductees
More than 800 business and community leaders gathered at the Hyatt Regency Calgary Oct. 25 to honour four legendary business entrepreneurs as they were officially inducted into the Alberta Business...
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Brooks: Lit Gala showcases new Central Library
Ahead of schedule and under budget are words that — unfortunately — are rarely heard. Nor are words the likes of spectacular, incredible, visionary. Our new 240,000-sq.-ft. Central Library is all of...
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Brooks: PARKLUXE 2018 celebrates 10-year strut on the catwalk
1More than 1,000 fashionably fabulous guests gathered at Brookfield Place Sept. 29 to take in PARKLUXE 2018 — the fashion show by which all others are measured. PARK-Promoting Artists/Redefining...
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Brooks: Gala-ry of Hope supports Pacekids Programs
More than 140 community minded souls gathered in the Hemmingway Room, The Commons on Oct. 19 to support the third annual Gala-ry of Hope. An evening full of gourmet tastings, fine wine and premium...
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Brooks: Stampede Foundation salutes our youth
If you thought, as did I, that the Calgary Stampede’s youth programs consist solely of the Young Canadians School of Performing Arts, you would be mistaken. Through the Calgary Stampede Foundation’s...
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Brooks: Willow Park Wines & Spirits' Diamond Ball sparkles bright
For lovers of wondrous wines, fabulous food, divine decor, star-studded entertainment and awesome auction items, the annual Willow Park Wines & Spirits’ Charity Wine Auction is just the ticket. And...
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Brooks: J. Vair Anderson hosts Christmas revival
Since 1925, lovers of beautiful bling have shopped at J. Vair Anderson Jewellers. The iconic jeweller has recently undergone a change in ownership as Ken Anderson, great grandson of founder J. Vair,...
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Brooks: Cowboys' second annual Blue Ball a laughing matter
Laughter, it is often said, is the best medicine. And we could sure use a good laugh in our beloved city these days. And who better to provide the much needed tonic than the super folks at Cowboys who...
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Brooks: UNICEF Water for Life Gala raises more than $1 million
It is the most precious resource on the planet. Without it, there can be no life. That more than 663 million people do not have access to clean and safe water worldwide is beyond shocking. Thank...
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