Essentia Calgary & The Betterhood

Posted on October 1, 2015
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If you saw the events listed at the end of last month’s newsletter you probably thought it was kind of random… but all those events are a part of a great initiative all Essentia stores participate in that we call The Betterhood. At Essentia, we…

“Looking West”: Alison Philpotts Art Exhibit

Posted on June 3, 2013
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(Alison Philpotts) You are invited to a free cultural event at Essentia this June 6, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Attend the Opening Night of artist, Alison Philpotts, listen to the music of keyboardist, Emil Hiti, meet some of your Kensington neighbours, and…

“Peaks and Petals” Art Exhibit at Essentia, May 9 through June 6

Posted on May 3, 2013
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Do you love mountain peaks and beautiful flowers? From May 9 to June 6, 2013, you are invited to view the mountain ranges and vibrant flowers of watercolour and acrylics artist, Virginia Layton. You will also have the opportunity to appreciate the smooth surfaces and…

Fall in Love…ADOPT-a-DOG Event at Essentia Calgary!

Posted on March 7, 2013
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("Finn" by Whitelight Photography) The month of March is going to the dogs at Essentia, starting with our ADOPT-a-DOG event! On March 14, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., a special Dog Adoption Event will take place at Essentia Calgary, when Fur-Ever Rescue volunteers bring…

Art Created Using Makeup, Thought-Provoking and Beautiful!

Posted on January 18, 2013
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NatureLuxe Art Exhibit by Ethel Dalida at Essentia Calgary on February 7, 2013 Ethel Dalida, a Canadian artist with roots in the Phillipines, has been drawing and painting since she was seven. Ethel Dalida is currently studying towards a Bachelor in Visual Fine Arts and…

Michael Interisano Photography at Essentia Calgary!

Posted on October 31, 2012
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Warm your soul with the warm tones and soft light of this beautiful photography... Michael Interisano photography will be featured during November at Essentia, 1113 Kensington Road NW. You are invited to meet Michael and see his beautiful photos on the evening of November 8,…

Great Winter Boots Necessary in Calgary

Posted on October 29, 2012
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Have you got your Winter Boots? (Sourced from Sorel.com) Like any place, living in Calgary has its pros and cons. Some people love the cold weather and other people just try and survive it... Being new to Calgary, and having not experienced what all of…

Bullying: Effects and Responsibilities

Posted on October 20, 2012
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(Sourced from http://edudemic.com/2012/01/bullying/) A Word to our Canadian Principals Bullying is a problem that needs to be addressed informally on a daily basis and formally in an annual assembly by every school in Canada. Each principle at every Canadian school should be instructed to call…

Can you resonate with this? (Animusic and the Resonant Chamber).

Posted on October 19, 2012
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[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toXNVbvFXyk[/youtube] I recently came across Animusic’s other-worldly “Resonant Chamber”. I rather liked the music, but my ears kept reaching for a sense of the feeling and depth of sensation that typically accompanies a piece of music. Is it the roundness of the tone that I…

OpenDyslexic font helps kids with learning disabilities

Posted on October 8, 2012
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Dyslexia is a form of learning disability affecting an estimated 4 to 12 per cent of the population. Dyslexia is a kind of catch-all term used broadly to describe a variety of learning difficulties associated with language, but is sometimes used more specifically to refer…