Posts Tagged ‘Calgary’
June 6th, 2011 | Author: Cryss
Wahoo! I finally managed to get some of my art into the Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo this year, in the official book.
Closer to the show, I’ll post the image here, but there will also be a charity auction held for the print as well. ^_^ I’m glad I made it in, it feels great.
*Dances*
Also, in the middle of packing now… Going to be on my way to Quebec soon. I shall be missing my beloved slurpees, so here is an homage picture. Behold, the perfect pouring! ^_~
July 3rd, 2009 | Author: Cryss
It’s that time of year again for Calgarians and tourists alike! It’s time for the Calgary Stampede.
Always touted as the greatest Outdoor Show on earth, it has been a staple to millions of patrons each year–and it just keeps getting bigger.
A simple way to notice, is the increased ridership on public transit (most notibly the C-Train, our town’s Light Rail Transit system), and the huge sudden affiliction for leather boots, jeans and cowboy hats that you nosmally wouldn’t be caught dead wearing at any other time of the year.
Pancake breakfast’s start early in the mornings, and usually have huge lineups, but who doesn’t want some good old fashioned pancakes with syrup and breakfast sausages, then down that concotion with orange juice?
Sneak-a-Peak is a night before the official start of the Stampede, where a select lucky few thousand have the chance, and freedom, of being able to walk without being ushered through busy walkways like herded cattle, and get first dibs on rides and attractions.
Parades also start the official beginning. Everyone goes for different reasons, be it the Rodeo, Chuck Wagon racing, carnival rides, gambling, exhibitions, or the food. I mostly go for the food of course!
Mini donuts, corn dogs, barbecue roast beef, pulled pork sandwiches. Mmm! I honestly don’t like missing the incredible Super Dogs show whenever I go. Maybe you’ll go too? Whether you make it or not, just be sure to check out the finale Grand Stand show. After the two hour show, you’re invited to a big fireworks spectacular!