Theatre artist. Community builder. Friendly dude.
Calgary, Alberta
Joined May 2009
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How do we navigate a world where we need energy and resources for our daily lives while honouring & preserving the land & peoples from which they are gleaned? Let’s Talk About… The Grid💡May 4th 7pm, Calgary Central Library
Hear from 5 panelists with a variety of perspectives
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Our casino fundraiser is coming up June 20-21, and we need volunteers! Sign up here: signupgenius.com/go/20f044ca…
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As part of @LabEnergy's Big Ideas series, I'm thrilled (and deeply intimidated) to give a talk on Energy Transition & The Arts tomorrow (Tuesday) at noon MT! energyfutureslabbigideas.eve…
September 15 @ noon MDT: @emmagammans will be hosting @markchopkins, Artistic Director of @swallowabicycle, to discuss how #artsandculture can intersect with #scienceandtechnology to help us better navigate #EnergyTransition and other tricky subjects.
energyfutureslabbigideas.eve…
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Hey pals! I’m Kris, the outreach coordinator at SaB! This is wee little me during my first camping trip! I’m here to survey as many of our Asian pals as possible to find out what your needs are this May, for Asian Heritage Month.
Survey: surveymonkey.com/r/WTZ8HFJ #yyc #yycarts
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{Call for Emerging IBPOC Creators} THE BANANA CONUNDRUM by Devin Kotani is looking for an IBPOC or mixed race collaborator who can provide dramaturgical and directorial support for this project in the IGNITE! Festival's Provocation Series. More info: buff.ly/3b0xCpU
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When it feels like the world is in short supply of kindness & hope, hard working humans/community builders/activists who I see making change on the reg in #yyc are @alamyyc @Jennar12 @VickiStroich @robotsrfun2 @timothycfox @Salilam + Honorary Calgarians @esmahanyyc @5hel2l2y
Voting has begun for @becausecalgary's 2020 Best of Calgary survey. I'm nominated for "Best Civic Activist", and I wrote a blog post about why y'all shouldn't vote for me! swallowabicycle.com/what-is-…
Voting has begun for @becausecalgary's 2020 Best of Calgary survey. I'm nominated for "Best Civic Activist", and I wrote a blog post about why y'all shouldn't vote for me! swallowabicycle.com/what-is-…
It’s been a wild and wonderful learning experience to work on @JordanSteinAB’s campaign! PLEASE VOTE!! elections.ca
I sat down with @markchopkins to talk about what it means to "plant a flag", electoral reform, and other important issues in one of the most contentious elections in Canadian history #cdnpoli #elxn43 #yyc #yycconfed
youtu.be/LGMWp94X9Cw
I realize I’m playing catch-up, but how many citizens are benefiting from the small business rebates being paid for in part by service cuts across the board, and how many folks will be impacted by the cuts? Or if that isn’t the right metric, how are priorities being set? #yyccc
Because @micropainter was mysteriously suspended from Twitter, she asked me to share this with #abvote and #yyc: "On the night of an historic election, no matter what the result, this is what I'd like to share with each of you. facebook.com/watch/?v=395398… "
I’m super excited for @YYCNewcomers’ annual fundraiser, Celebrating Diversity on April 6! See you there?
Come celebrate #diversity with us on #April 6th at historic @fortcalgary with @capoeirayyc , @woezoafrica & Oriental Motion Dance Studios, along with music from the one and only @ReubenKincaids #Tickets on sale now at yycdiversity.com #music #dance #culture #event #YYCnow
If you've thought of taking a @humanventure intro program, this spring will be your last chance for the next little while! We're shifting gears next year to focus on some other priorities, but we've got a couple intensives before then - YYC in April, YEG in late May/early June!
“Our families, organizations, communities and societies need leaders who will help us prepare for the most significant threats and opportunities coming our way (especially those challenges that many of us don’t see, understand, or care about yet” ow.ly/jH0o30nvSnm
I'm psyched to be back at @SageYYC's IGNITE! Festival this June with another edition of the Provocation Series! Want to push creative boundaries, and ask bold questions about art and society, with @swallowabicycle's support? Apply by March 16!
CALL FOR ARTISTS - Let your imagination run wild with us! Apply for the Provocation Series at the 2019 IGNITE! Festival of Emerging Artists. Deadline to apply is March 16. More info here: buff.ly/2Uj7zCM
#yyc #yycarts #yycnow
It was a blast chatting with @flyforapsychguy on the Let's Develop Podcast! We talked a little about @swallowabicycle and @EnergyFuturesIC, and a LOT about @humanventure. If you have the stamina to listen to me ramble for an hour, give it a listen!
Episode 8 of the Let's Develop Podcast1 is LIVE w. @markchopkins of @swallowabicycle! Join us for a rollercoaster of a conversation on #leadership and #theater.
letsdeveloppodcast.com/ldp-0…
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Have an idea to improve, enhance, or revitalize your community or neighbourhood? Apply for Pitch Night: A neighbour grants LIVE event. There are up to $50,000 in Grants to be given out! Apply by February 26: bit.ly/2Vvkxi3
Tomorrow (Thursday) night, I'm co-hosting a Slow Dance Party as part of @cspaceprojects' Date/Less Valentine's! It'll be a cheesy, adorable, high-school-redeeming night of slow tunes & swaying, complete w/ Designated Dancers, Secret Mailboxes & more. #yyc facebook.com/events/37278041…
On February 20, @WordfestTweets and @YYCNewcomers host an event with @DougSaunders (author of MAXIMUM CANADA & Arrival City), and launch CFN's 30th Anniversary Legacy Gift to the Community. See you there, #yyc? wordfest.com/session/wordfes…
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“Spirituality, like science, can be pursued in narrow and maladaptive ways, or it can be pursued in wide, systemic ways...we still have a lot of work to do!” ow.ly/BaK630n53Hi
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Celebrate the solstice with us this Friday - only a few more days to buy tickets! Ticket includes drinks, charcuterie, and a $25 tax receipt. Your donation supports participant bursaries! We’d love to see you there! Tickets: ow.ly/AOto30mI72A
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Celebrate the solstice with us! Ticket includes drinks, charcuterie, and a $25 tax receipt. Your donation supports the continued development and piloting of our programs, workshops, and resources - as well as participant bursaries! Tickets: ow.ly/AOto30mI72A
