Past Events

Start: Saturday, March 27, 2010
End: Sunday, June 13, 2010

Gallery Calorie 2010

Uptown 17th Avenue is proud to once again host Gallery Calorie with the Artemis Charitable Foundation!

Gallery Calorie 2010
The Gallery Calorie Tour is a self-guided walking tour of the restaurants and galleries on Calgary's 17th Avenue. Restaurants offer tour participants samples from their bars and menus, galleries offer samples of fine liquors or wines as well as catered menu items from participating restaurants. The Tour includes a Wrap-Up Party held in Tomkins Park, featuring live entertainment, silent auction, our 5th Annual Art Race, and a live band. Mark your calendars! This year's event is Saturday, June 12, 2010.

Tickets $40
http://www.gallerycalorie.com/
Artemis Charitable Foundation
Gallery Calorie is presented in partnership with the Artemis Charitable Foundation™ - an organization of forward thinking, socially conscious women striving to make positive impact on our community. Currently, Artemis consists of 30 members. We are looking for dynamic young women (ok, young at heart) to get involved. Find out more about becoming a member. Artemis Charitable Foundation's goal is to facilitate unique fundraising events that benefit a variety of local charities. Since its inception in 1999, Artemis has raised over $270,000.00 for Calgary charities.

Charitable Partner - Servants Anonymous Society of Calgary and Birthday Buddies.

All proceeds from Gallery Calorie 2010 will go to The Servants Anonymous Society of Calgary and Birthday Buddies. For more information about these charities visit 
http://www.servantsanon.com/ and http://www.birthdaybuddies.ca/

Start: Friday, March 26, 2010
End: Thursday, April 29, 2010

Taste for Life Calgary

 
On April 28th you are invited to come out and wine & dine to help support a great cause! Just gather some friends and visit one of the participating restaurants on UpTown 17th and 25% of your proceeds will be donated to The SHARP Foundation – it’s that simple! An evening out at one of the tantilizing restaurants in the Pulse of Calgary, and you could be helping some of Calgary’s most marginalized citizen’s living with HIV/AIDS. It's going to be a busy evening, so be sure to make your reservation early! For more information  please visit http://www.atasteforlife.org/ and http://www.thesharpfoundation.com/.

Proud sponsors of this event include; TD Canada Trust, Uptown 17th, Global Calgary, The Calgary Sun, Mix 97.7, and Gay Calgary.


Start: Thursday, March 25, 2010
End: Sunday, June 06, 2010

FREE Dance Classes in Tomkins Park


DANCING IN THE PARK
Free Outdoor Spring Dance Classes on 17th Avenue!
 
May 8th - June 5th 2010
Daily Schedule of Group Classes (every Saturday May 8th through June 5th):
 
12:00 to 12:45pm - Salsa and Merengue
1:00 to 1:45pm - East Coast Swing
2:00pm to 2:45pm - Cha Cha
3:00pm to 3:45pm - Line Dancing
4:00pm to 4:45pm - Two Step
 
May 8th
May 15th
May 22nd
May 29th
June 5th
 
How to Register?
Classes are FREE. Book your spot by registering through the Studio School of Dance with your phone number and e-mail address! Click here for more information or call today to pre-register 403-228-5668. Limited Space - Call Today!

Start: Thursday, July 23, 2009
End: Sunday, September 13, 2009

22nd Annual Chalkwalk and Art Show on the Avenue

Uptown 17th Avenue
22nd Annual
CHALKWALK AND ART SHOW ON THE AVENUE 2009 (September 12th)

Stroll 17th Avenue SW and enjoy one of a kind chalk art created on the sidewalks by students of ACAD.
Vote for your favorite creation from the juried competition and enter for a chance to win an Uptown 17th Avenue shopping spree. Art Show and unique displays throughout the day in Tomkins Park.


Start: Sunday, May 31, 2009
End: Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Greenfest - Sundays - Dates TBA

Greenfest
Uptown Greenfest Every Sunday on 17th Avenue
Tomkins Park - Dates TBA
12:00 to 5:00
http://www.calgarygreenfest.ca/

Lets go green and support those that are taking care of the environment. Support our local farmers and producers and enjoy the entertainment by some of the best local bands Calgary has to offer - all free at Tomkins park (17th avenue and 8th street).


Start: Wednesday, March 25, 2009
End: Saturday, June 13, 2009

Gallery Calorie 2009 - June 13th 2009

Uptown 17th Avenue is proud to once again host Gallery Calorie with the Artemis Charitable Foundation!

Gallery Calorie 2009
The Gallery Calorie Tour is a self-guided walking tour of the restaurants and galleries on Calgary's 17th Avenue. Restaurants offer tour participants samples from their bars and menus, galleries offer samples of fine liquors or wines as well as catered menu items from participating restaurants. The Tour includes a Wrap-Up Party held in Tomkins Park, featuring live entertainment, silent auction, our 4th Annual Art Race, and a live band. Mark your calendars! This year's event is Saturday, June, 13, 2009.

Tickets $40
http://www.gallerycalorie.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=31

Artemis Charitable Foundation
Gallery Calorie is presented in partnership with the Artemis Charitable Foundation™ - an organization of forward thinking, socially conscious women striving to make positive impact on our community. Currently, Artemis consists of 30 members. We are looking for dynamic young women (ok, young at heart) to get involved. Find out more about becoming a member. Artemis Charitable Foundation's goal is to facilitate unique fundraising events that benefit a variety of local charities. Since its inception in 1999, Artemis has raised over $270,000.00 for Calgary charities.

Charitable Partner - Peer Support Services for Abused Women
All proceeds from Gallery Calorie 2009 will go to Peer Support Services for Abused Women - a non-profit society whose mandate is to provide a support system for women who have experienced abuse or are at risk of experiencing abuse.
www.pssaw.org