Arts Commons

• Administration recommends Calgary double contribution to Werklund Centre modernization

  The expanded scope of the project and a more refined design has the Werklund Centre's modernization cost estimated at $345 million, up $75 million from previous estimates.  

  Canada

  Jul 20
  
• Images and video give Calgarians glimpse of redesigned Olympic Plaza

  Calgarians now have a better idea of what the city's new Olympic Plaza will look like, following the release of design plans and artist renderings of the project on Monday.

  Consumer

  Apr 7, 2025
  
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• ‘Very special’ Calgary project shares newcomers’ stories

  Local musician Jiajia Li has created an exhibit called ‘Immigrant Story Project: Experiment No. 1’.

  Features

  Apr 11, 2024
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• Calgary’s Arts Commons gets $103M commitment from province for transformation work

  Arts Commons CEO Alex Sarian said the dual projects are two-thirds of the way to their fundraising goals, and the $420 million raised has enabled the first phase of the project.

  Canada

  Mar 22, 2024
• Calgary performers ‘delight in our differences’ at Black History Month show

  Some talented Calgarians are celebrating something special this weekend. They’re coming together to showcase Black history from a global perspective.

  Features

  Feb 9, 2024
• Calgary’s historic Grand Theatre faces possible final curtain call

  The 112-year-old Grand Theatre in downtown Calgary might have to close its doors after negotiations failed to reduce the rent or find a new business model.

  Canada

  Feb 8, 2024
• ‘Big boots to fill’: Alberta performer plays Johnny Cash in new Calgary show

  Devon Brayne is playing singer-songwriter Johnny Cash in the Theatre Calgary production of Million Dollar Quartet.

  Entertainment

  Apr 27, 2022
• Calgary city council approves downtown revitalization plan, $200M initial investment

  Calgary city council approved beginning a decade of work to revitalize downtown and relieve some of the millions of square feet of office vacancy, including $200 million to start.

  Politics

  Apr 27, 2021
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• Green Line ‘logjam’ breaking up: Nenshi

  Calgary's mayor said the province is getting closer to giving the Green Line LRT a green light, and provided comment on how federal funds for capital projects could be used.

  Canada

  Mar 25, 2021
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• Arts Commons transformation project signs theatre planners, project managers

  “How are we inviting Calgarians into Arts Commons and how are we allowing Arts Commons to go out into Calgary?"

  Economy

  Feb 4, 2021