I've only been once, but this group was really impressive and entertaining. Regardless of how long…read morethey have been playing their instruments, they all look like they're having a good time. Johnny Summers, Director and Founder of the Calgary Jazz Orchestra (professionally trained vocalist, trumpeter, arranger and composer) kind of made me melt in my seat because he's funny, very talented and cute. I will go again.

Had a meeting the other day to view this space as an events space and man did it blow me away. Set…read morein the heart of downtown, this 100 year old historic building still conveys its original pride in its golden leaf mouldings, the original theatre ceiling and original walls. Most of the architecture has been updated and the lobby area houses the sexy and sultry Velvet Restaurant. The main theatre is a jaw dropping thing to experience, from the catwalk you see an expansive area with rolling seats that can be set up as a classic theatre formation or can be set up against all four walls with the stage in the center. The hardwood floor is rich and dark and the brick wall is an interesting urban feel which could house really unique staging. The theatre was renovated by theatre diehard loyalists and you can tell the dedication that has been put into this venue as everything is so well taken care of. There is a killer mezzanine area, with a bar that presently has been popular for wine and scotch tasting events. The only criticism I would have is because of all the historic restoration they are not so open to hosting youth events there but it is understandable considering the fine details of the architecture. All in all the place is a superb location and akin to theatre spaces I have seen in New York City and Toronto, but it's not its grandness is all right here in Calgary.

A friend gave me tickets to a Charlie Chaplin event called Modern Times. People were decked out in…read more1920s outfits, drinking cocktails, and the amazing beauty of this old gem. They had Juno winning musicians masterfully creating the sound for this old film. I was blown away by the beauty and history of this theatre! I have since attended several events and loved them all. This theatre has heart and soul and artists to run it. It's an incredible space with more history and nooks and crannies that any other joint in our FINE City! Heading to their showing of The Princess Bride tonight, pass the popcorn. ;)

Ill Movements is so dope; Dope…read more It is a collective that has been around for 8 years that have constantly been committed to enhancing the hip hop community of Calgary. What they do is they network and put shout outs of every graffiti, bboying, turntablism and mcing that there is in Calgary. Organising and endorsing break dancing battles, concerts and some of the sickest parties that Calgary's hip hop scene has to offer. Presently they are hanging out at the Forum every Saturday night with DJ Roofeo and C-Sik and have just finished promoting the Jay Z and MosDef Concerts. It is truly one the freshest and rawest movements. I have been fortunate enough to witness a couple of BBoy (breakdancing) battle gatherings in the city and the energy is parallel to none, so check out local events of the city via their website.

Super company. Perfect venue. Talented dancers. Top notch choreography. Enjoying my second…read moreseasonal subscription.

Last night, for the first time in my life I went to go see a ballet. And it wasn't just ANY ballet,…read moreit was the Alberta Ballet's performance of The Nut Cracker. 3 words my friends: OH. MY. GOD. The show was absolutely INCREDIBLE. The sets! The dancers! The music! OH MY! The ballet was accompanied by The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and I cannot even begin to describe how superb every single element of the show was. Choreographed by Edmund Stripe, all music composed by Pyotr llyich Tchaikovsky and performed by some of the most talented dancers I have EVER seen on stage, this show is truly one of a kind. Every single dancer who took the stage performed with absolute grace, professionalism and expertise - to the point where they made it seem like dancing on your tip toes or leaping through the air is as simple as breathing. I truly don't have enough words to describe how incredible this show is. If I could recommend you see ONE show this holiday season, I would recommend it be The Nut Cracker performed by The Alberta Ballet. It's only on stage in Calgary until December 26th, so that gives you 6 days to book seats for one of the most awe-inspiring shows you will ever see.

What a beautiful theatre. The seats were comfortable for our entire performance and they had plenty…read moreof event staff and bars set up to serve customers. The fact that they had a mobile system to preorder drinks for pick up at intermission made things move smoothly. The staff was friendly and efficient. We loved the decor and really enjoyed walking around looking at all the art school students art. The themed drinks and decorations were great too. Thank you to all the amazing stage and show crews who put on a fantastic show. I have 2 complaints but I think they're universal to theatres and event centre's in general; there need to be more ladies bathroom stalls or make all the bathrooms gender neutral. Second is that seats should be staggered so that you're looking over someone's shoulders and not into the back of someone tall's head.

Saw Shen Yun. A beautiful production. Great lighting, effects and stage…read more The seats in the auditorium, however, were torturous. Painful to sit for more than an hour. Even that hour was unpleasant. The seats feature very thin cushion over a narrow hard wood frame, with short, hard wood arm rests. Everyone in my section stood up immediately at intermission. People behind me were rubbing their legs and hips complaining about how uncomfortable the seats were. Made a beautiful production less enjoyable

Absolutely spectacular walk through the history of Canadian music. This is a must see if you're…read morevisiting Calgary. For lovers of music this is like heaven. 5 stars!

Studio Bell is the Home of the National Music Centre and is a cultural institution for all of…read moreCanada. This 160,000 ft, $168 million project opened on Canada Day 2016 around the historic King Edward Hotel, Calgary's legendary home of the blues. Admission is $24.50, reduced for children & seniors, we purchased a headset and the Canadian Hall of Fame as well.. Inside is the NMC Gift Shop & Café. There are 5 floors of exhibitions that tell the story of music in Canada, celebrate music icons at 4 Canadian Halls of Fame, rock out at interactive instrument installations & contain North America's most eclectic musical instrument collection. There are recording studios, family events, the CKUA radio station and venue rentals. There was so much to see I didn't realize Joni Mitchell, Paul Anka, Bryan Adams , Alanis Morissette, Shania Twain, The Weeknd, Neil Young ...were Canadian. The building itself is beautiful. Our headset also told us about the design and architecture here.

Highly recommended! If your looking for someone to actually make your whole wedding dance fun, and…read morebeautiful Dawn is the one! Dancing till dawn is owned by Dawn. She is an older lady who is talented at dancing and does dancing for a living. She doesn't have her own studio but you go to different studios and dance there. Price is great! And she made us feel so comfortable and felt like she understood that it would take time before we actually got it ( this was great because she didn't rush us) Dawn, actually made our wedding dance and everyone was in love with it at the wedding ( actually shocked that we were able to do that) it looked like we were professional dancers but we only have been dancing for 5 months! To end this now... You should hire this lady and don't waddle at your wedding, you will be blown away with he lessons.

Nice small venue with a stage. The venue has a bar area in the corner. It fits about 100 people or…read moreso.. They have a small balcony that over looks the stage. The inside is not the nicest. The venue is somewhat dark and gloomy due to the walls being black. You may want to consider booking this place based on the function and the crowd. I saw some graffiti in the women's washroom. Don't get me wrong. Junction is great for really casual events. I enjoyed myself when I was there. They do have some permanent seating areas across the wall. All tables and all other chairs are not permanent fixture. So you can definitely play around with layout. Food prices are super reasonable. Don't expect a lot of selections or really big portions. The food that they serve are more toward appetizer size. Not sure about other times when they don't have any events happening. Junction is located downtown. It is easy to get to from the C-train. 4 mins walk from 6 street C-train stop.

Great atmosphere downtown. Balcony for overlooking stage is nice…read more Stage has a great backdrop. Dance event awesomeness!!