Join the Quickdraw Animation Society Monday April 12^th (6:30pm) to take part in a discussion with Kar Liang, exploring his work, the history of computer use in animation, and the role of animation in affecting policy, social and political change. Liang is an innovative and interactive animator who has worked with the National Film Board and the likes of Norman McLaren.  This event is FREE. For more information please visit: www.quickdrawanimation.ca

On February 26, 2010 artsScene Calgary sponsored the TEDxYYC after party. It was a great day, and it was fantastic to meet so many Calgarians who are passionate about the arts in our city. We’re inspired by the people that came out to speak and think you should check out the videos of them on BNetTV.com.

artsScene Calgary is proud to announce www.TedxYYC.com is up and running. So check it out! The site showcases speaker bios, TED talk videos from global events, and has all the event and ticket information. TedxYYC will be held February 26 and will include an engaging line-up of speakers. With only 100 tickets available people are encouraged to visit the website to apply to attend as soon as possible.

The comedy of this Calgary Native is not to be missed. Getting his start at Loose Moose Theatre Ryan’s career has seen him on stages and tv/film screens across North America. A winner of the Phil Hartman Award you may recognize Ryan from Just or Laughs or Comedy Now! Currently gaining success in LA it is treat to catch Ryan live in Calgary. This man is insanely funny. Shows start at 8pm. Ticket are available at online or at 403-255-6900.

High Performance Rodeo continues tonight with Soundasaurus-Negaitivland. The show starts at 7pm at the Engineer Aired Theatre. Negativland are widely revered as the granddaddies of culture-jamming. The show, which is a mix of music, performance art and film promises to ‘shatter your notions of art and usher in a new era of electronic creation’. Tickets are available at 403-294-9494 or at the door.

artsScene Calgary presents The Pajama Men at High Performance Rodeo on Thursday, January 14th.  Join us for a pre-show chat at 6:30 PM at The Auburn with Michael Green, High Performance Rodeo festival curator, then a performance of The Pajama Men’s award winning show ‘Last Stand to Reason’ at Lunchbox Theatre at 7:30 PM and then a post-show chat with The Pajama Men – Shenoah Allen and Mark Chavez.  To get tickets go to http://artsscenecalgarylikesthehighperformancerodeo.eventbrite.com/

Join artsScene January 14th for some theatre and mingling at High Performance Rodeo show Pajama Men: Last Stand to Reason. $25. Ticket price includes a beer and post-show discussion. Buy tickets here.

Late February, early March artsScene Calgary is bringing TEDxyyc to town.  Check out the link and sign-up on our mailing list for info on speakers and your chance to send us feedback.

The Calgary International Film Festival continues their partnership with Doc Soup Wednesday, Nov.4 with a screening of Big River Man at Eau Claire Cinema.  Tickets available at the door.  $12.  A man tries to swim the length of the Amazon River – enough said.  

Calgary Opera is throwing our city’s premier Halloween party again this year with their Grave Gala. Join them at Hotel Arts on Saturday, October 31 for a Paris of the 20’s themed  extravaganza.  Calgary’s best and brightest will be there.  Don’t miss it.  Buy tickets here.