Phew - June was crazy! Between the Stage One workshop at Lunchbox Theatre, Across the Tracks in Vulcan, the ALS fundraiser at Broken City and my 27th birthday, I've definitely needed some recovery time. But now I'm back in the game, so if I haven't seen you in a while, give me a call in July - I've got some spare time to hang!
Speaking of ALS, thank you once again for making my annual fundraising events a huge success. With your help, we raised over $4,000 for Betty's Run for ALS, making me this year's third-highest individual fundraiser. I'm now planning Markapalooza 3 for late 2010, so keep your eyes peeled for that!
In the meantime, there's plenty to see and do in July, including:
That oughta keep you busy, hey? Whether you're Stampeding or not, there are loads of wicked events in July. Hope to see you out and about!
Mark Hopkins
Co-Artistic Director
Swallow-a-Bicycle Theatre
www.swallowabicycle.com
403.710.0093
- Sled Island Music & Arts Festival
- We Should Know Each Other #57
- Boot Scootin' Boogie Ball
- We Should Know Each Other #58
- Ghost Town Pizza Party
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Sled Island Music & Arts Festival
So, um... I'm a few days late releasing this newsletter, and the fabulousness of Sled Island (including the event co-hosted by Swallow-a-Bicycle Theatre) is pretty much over. Oops!
However, there's a wrap-up party and pig roast happening right now at the Republik! What better way to spend your Sunday afternoon?
We Should Know Each Other #57
Sunday, July 4, 2010
7:00-11:00 pm
714 5A St NW (buzzer: M. Hopkins)
www.swallowabicycle.com
Since February 2008, I've been hosting 'We Should Know Each Other' parties in my living room, where you can have a drink, relax and meet a host of fascinating people!
We've had artists, engineers, police officers, accountants, journalists, politicians and more, and there's always a great mix of personalities and stimulating conversation. This is a great chance to step outside of your comfort zone and expand your social circle. I hope you can join us!
Boot Scootin' Boogie Ball
Thursday, July 15, 2010
'Hoe down' begins at 5:00 pm
$40 in advance, $50 at the door
Stockyards Saloon, 24 - 7400 MacLeod Tr South
www.stockyardssaloon.com
Yes, I am indeed involved in an event called the "Boot Scootin' Boogie Ball". A career in theatre takes you to strange places...
This Stampede party takes over the Stockyards Saloon, a bar so steeped in Western authenticity that it has a mechanical bull right next to the stage. Proceeds from the event will benefit both One Yellow Rabbit and the High Performance Rodeo, and the evening will feature two-steppers, swing dancers and a shoot 'em up Wild West showdown.
We Should Know Each Other #58
Sunday, July 18, 2010
7:00-11:00 pm
714 5A St NW (buzzer: M. Hopkins)
www.swallowabicycle.com
Um, this event is pretty much identical to 'We Should Know Each Other' #57, described above, so now I'm in an awkward position... how to fill this space?
Wellllll, if you want to know a bit more about the 'We Should Know Each Other' parties, they've been featured in Swerve, FFWD, U Magazine, The Calgary Herald and even on CBC's Definitely Not the Opera. Pretty cool, huh?
Ghost Town Pizza Party
Saturday, July 31, 2010
5:00-9:00 pm
Sam's Saloon
Rowley, Alberta
AMA website
Rowley, Alberta is a tiny ghost town located about a half-hour north of Drumheller. What distinguishes it from most ghost towns is that, on the last Saturday of every month, they open up the old saloon for a pizza night!
My sister and I went for the pizza night in June, and it was a tremendously charming experience. Hundreds of people from Drumheller and the surrounding area gather at Sam's for pizza and cheap beer, in the middle of an empty town that feels like Heritage Park come to life. This month, I plan to take advantage of the free camping and stay overnight. Let me know if you'd like to join me, or go ahead and plan a trip of your own!
Oh, and if you're in Sam's Saloon for the first time, be sure to ask the bartender about the ferret. Trust me.
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Last month, I slacked off and didn't include a rundown of other rockin' Calgary events. This month, I won't be so lazy! You may want to check out:
- Pith Biennale of Conschmemporary Art 2010 - until July 10
- The Secret in their Eyes - until July 8
- Natural Disaster Pets and Other Stories - until July 9
- Give Up the Ghost - until July 23
- Clothesline - until July 29
- Pamela Norrish, artist-in-residence - until July 30
- I am JUST not good at following directions - until July 31
- TEXT-ING - until August 1
- The Painter as Printmaker - until August 2
- Riopelle: The Glory of Abstraction - until August 2
- Stella Mere - until August 2
- The Art of the Calgary Stampede - until August 6
- WagonStage: ShooShoo and Vlum - until August 13
- Shakespeare in the Park - until August 21
- Stop Resisting - until August 29
- L.S. Benschop Institute in Residence - until August 31
- Mixed Signals: Artists Consider Masculinity in Sport - until September 4
- Full Spectrum - until September 17
- Taking the Reins: Horses, Power and Prestige - until September 17
- Lil' Kim - July 4
- Bike Root Town Hall Meeting - July 5
- The Museum of Bow - July 6-26
- High Noon Music: Chris Gheran - July 7
- Ideas for a Better City: A Reception with Naheed Nenshi - July 7
- Toboggan Peninsula - July 7-9
- First Flip 2010 - July 8
- Historical Walking Tour of Downtown Calgary - July 8
- Mt. Royal, Freak Heat Waves & DJ Sarah Ford - July 8
- Jesse Winchester w/ NEeMA - July 8
- Mr. C - July 8
- Deadmau5 - July 8
- Transcending Here - July 9 to August 5
- House Show! w/ Azeda Booth, Memory Screen & more - July 9
- Bucket of Blood w/ DJ Adam Kamis, DJ Ben Nymphet, Forbidden Dimension, The Brenda Vaqueroes & The Exploding Pigs - July 9
- Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra w/ The Bownesians - July 9
- Birdemic: Shock and Terror - July 9-10
- Calgary Stampede - July 9-18
- Bake Sale in support of G20 arrestees - July 10
- TRONFest - July 10
- Marty's Annual Stampede Food Bank Party - July 10
- The Ex-Boyfriends w/ Seven Story Redhead & Acid Jac - July 10
- JFK of MSTRKRFT - July 10
- Calgary Turkish Festival - July 10-11
- Pride Calgary Kick-Ass Summer BBQ - July 11
- Mother Mother - July 11
- Michael Bernard Fitzgerald - July 11
- High on Fire w/ Russian Circle & Skeletonwitch - July 11
- Dragonette w/ Fordinho & A-Mac - July 12
- Laughter Makes Us Human - July 13
- Animation Jampede - July 13-17
- Montreal SKA Tour 2010 - July 13
- Historical Walking Tour of Downtown Calgary - July 15
- Rattail & DJ Sarah Ford - July 15
- Klaas - July 15
- PechaKucha Night Calgary #5: The West - July 16
- Desert Islands exhibition opening - July 16
- The Whitsundays, Royal Canoe & Forest City Lovers - July 16
- David Swann's Annual Stampede Breakfast - July 17
- Sunalta Stampede Breakfast - July 17
- Music in the Park: Los Morenos, Joe-Defendants & Sherry-Lee Wisor Trio - July 17
- Rustic Grass Poetry - July 17
- 5th Annual Rock and Roll Rodeo - July 17
- King Dylan, Transit, Smixx, Chedda Cheese & Exzam - July 17
- 2nd annual Bownesians Picnic - July 18
- Beltline Walking Tour - July 18
- Music@Noon@Cantos - July 20
- Green Drinks Calgary - July 20
- High Noon Music: Ruth Purves Smith & The 581 - July 21
- "Make Your Thing" with Jesse Thorn - July 21
- Hopewell Summer Music Series - July 21
- Calgary Folk Music Festival - July 22-25
- Historical Walking Tour of Downtown Calgary - July 22
- Cultural Feedback - July 22
- Wolf Parade - July 22
- Silver Dapple, Mount Analogue, Fist City, Jesuslesfilles & DJ Sarah Ford - July 22
- Ride Through Time - July 24
- Neil Young - July 24
- Fiestaval - July 24-25
- Sun and Salsa Festival - July 25
- Blue Mondays All-Ages Blues Jam - July 26
- Music@Noon@Cantos - July 27
- High Noon Music: latenite hotels - July 28
- Innovation Exchange - July 28
- Said the Whale w/ We Are The City & Aidan Knight - July 28
- Historical Walking Tour of Downtown Calgary - July 29
- Talk Show Thursday! - July 29
- Juliette Lewis - July 29
- Eimog, Ghosts of the Land, This City Defects & Man Your Horse - July 30
- Calgary Fringe Festival - July 30 to August 7
Mark Hopkins
Co-Artistic Director
Swallow-a-Bicycle Theatre
www.swallowabicycle.com
403.710.0093
