Author: Ara (Page 37 of 41)

“I used to live in this neighbourhood. There’s a good vibe about it, people here are into this kind of thing.

This is an event organized by TRUCK Contemporary Art and Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers, and Quickdraw Animation Society. We’ve got this great camper to do this with, but it broke down – fortunately we had a back-up plan that pulled through.

It’s great to see a turn-out like this. Calgary is pretty receptive to movies in the park, especially the growing bike community.” Jeremy Pavka, Programming Coordinator, TRUCK Contemporary Art

“These cookies? They just came out of the oven. We’ll be here next to the pool in Riley Park all summer. Come by and visit again!” HoodooFoodoo Curbside Cafe Food Truck.

“Completed in 1911 at an estimated cost of $3,500, this Edwardian commercial structure was originally named for its owner, Yorshire-born John Smith, who died the year it was built. Early businesses in the Smith Block, such as the Hillhurst Confectionary and Ice Cream Parlor (1921-32), the Model Meat Market (1926-28) and the Hillhurst Shoe Hospital (1930-52), reflected the quiet, working-class character of the neighbourhood they served.

Walt Healy, whose landmark motorcycle dealership on Tenth Street NW later made him a household name in Calgary, lived in one of the upstairs apartments in 1934-35. The building was renamed the Hillhurst Block after Alma Smith, John’s widow, sold it in 1925.”

“What do I like about this neighbourhood? Here’s something: everyone likes to share. You can tell it’s a community because even the businesses keep it local. The staff from other bars come here when they need shifts and vice-versa.

Also, you see the same regulars, same staff… and they all take care of each other. Keep it local. That’s the way things are in Sunnyside.” Stu Connor, Owner of Oak Tree Tavern.

“I live in Lethbridge now. I’m here to see if anybody is interested in my stuff, maybe it can go to a good home. I like the vibe of the Hillhurst Sunnyside flea market.” – Tara.

“I’m here to offer moral support for Tara, but I also want to show off and sell some of the old film cameras I’ve got. I’m part of an organization called Retro FOTO YYC. We have meet-ups and offer pretty cheap darkroom usage for people with film cameras. Everyone is welcome, you should come!” – Owen.

“I’ve lived in this neighbourhood for a few years, and now I own a business in it. Most of the things we carry are made by local artists who can be found at Market Collective.

I like the sense of community in Sunnyside, it’s something that I’m trying to do in my business – to build relationships and a connection to the people here and in the City.” – Chelsea Risling, Founder of Meraki Supply Co. on 10th Street.

“People talk about the weather and storms and tornados… I think they’re coming to terms that there’s something bigger and larger than them. Every once in a while we all get reminded that the Earth and nature still moves to it’s own rhythm, no matter what we think we can do about it.

There’s also something else that’s larger than any of us: it’s called ‘history’. This week we got a teaser as to what would happen if something out of our control (a tornado) threatened our sense of place and time – and by extension – our history.

I think in a place like this, we should be doing more to respect the past, and especially respect the environment.” Overheard at The Roasterie.