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Calgary Herald
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Calgary Herald
Something for everyone: A tour of Calgary's lively public art collection
The City of Calgary's public art collection, created in partnership with the Calgary Arts Department, began growing in 1911 and has amassed over 1300 pieces since its inception. Article content The displays throughout the city tell the story of Calgary as well as share local Indigenous traditions, beliefs and practices through art. The city is working with Indigenous artists to increase representation and improve opportunities, as less than three per cent of the collection was created by Indigenous artists. Article content Article content Article content While the majority of the art is located downtown, pieces can be found across the city from as far north as Country Hills, to Seton in the southeast, located both indoors and outdoors. Article content In northeast Calgary, located inside the Vivo recreation centre, Celebrations by Barbra Amos is on display. The 20-piece display is a collection of brightly coloured realistic and abstract paintings and celebrates the excitement and activities found within the recreation centre. Article content While in the northeast, head to 96th Avenue N.E. near the Airport Trail and Deerfoot Trail interchange and take in Travelling Light, recognized city-wide as the 'Giant Blue Ring.' The design of this piece was intended to 'capture the dynamics of Calgary on the move and create a lasting impression for all who experience it,' according to the city. Article content Article content 'This site is a complex intersection catering to a wide variety of users, all converging with different perspectives and rates of motion. In order to provide visual interest to all viewers, as well as create a distinct identity for the bridge, the artists designed a simple, clear, monumental sculptural form that is set apart from the bridge and landscape by its colour.' Article content Then take Deerfoot Trail south towards downtown, where the majority of the city's public art pieces are on display. Article content Once downtown, head to Calgary-born coffee shop Rosso Coffee Roasters, located inside the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre at 140 8th Ave. S.E. to fuel the remainder of the art tour. Within walking distance from Rosso is the city's Central Library, home to art display Fish by Christian Moeller on the third floor. Article content Inspired by the concept of goldfish in a fishbowl, this piece holds a total of 10,260 books in 12 different colours. From close up, the spines of the books read as an abstract composition of coloured shapes, but from a distance, they appear as a detailed image of a carefully framed portrait of a goldfish.
Sky News AU
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
Radio star Tim Ross reveals Queen Elizabeth II's shock role in helping invent Aerogard insect repellant
During Fitzy & Wippa with Kate Ritchie's Nova breakfast show on Tuesday, comedian Tim 'Rosso' Ross revealed an unexpected backstory behind the insect repellent Aussies swear by. The product was revealed originally to be made for sheep, repurposed for soldiers during war, and later used by none other than Queen Elizabeth II on her first royal tour of Australia. 'So we all know Aerogard… there was a gentleman in the late 1930s who was creating a fly repellent for sheep,' Rosso began. 'Then the guys go to war in the 1940s and they're in the Pacific… they need an insect repellent so that they don't get malaria. So this gentleman changes the formula a bit, and it works.' But the twist? After the war, the inventor went back to making it for sheep, until the Queen came to town. 'During her 1953 tour, there was concern about her being seen on TV swatting flies. They ring up this guy and say, 'Do you still have that lotion from the war?' And they gave it to the Queen,' Rosso explained. 'A journalist noticed she wasn't swatting flies… and it came out she was wearing something developed by the CSIRO.' That led to Mortein ringing the CSIRO and asking for the formula, which, in true mid-century public service style, they gave away for free. The result? Aerogard was born and mass-produced, but the original inventor walked away with nothing. 'He got nothing out of it?' Wippa asked in disbelief. 'And I can't even remember his name,' Rosso replied. The humorous moment ended with Wippa joking, 'Imagine if their slogan was 'If it's good enough for our sheep, it's good enough for the Queen.'' It's a uniquely Aussie origin story that's equal parts innovation, war-time improvisation and royal coincidence, and now you'll never look at that blue can the same way again.
Fashion Network
17-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Italian fashion group OTB opens subsidiary in Mexico
OTB has stepped up a gear in Latin America. The Italian fashion group, owner of denim label Diesel and of luxury labels like Viktor & Rolf and Maison Margiela, has set up a subsidiary in Mexico in order to consolidate its presence 'in another major North American country, besides the USA and Canada,' as OTB stated in a press release. In 2024, OTB created a corporate entity in the country's capital, Mexico City, the focus of its local operations and main investments. The newly created company's goal is to oversee the operations and direct retail expansion in Mexico of the Diesel, Jil Sander, Marni and Maison Margiela labels, including the latter's contemporary line, MM6. OTB has also inked a partnership deal with luxury department store chain El Palacio de Hierro, a household name in Mexico, a group that is over a century old and owns 31 stores. OTB is keen to expand in states like 'Guadalajara, Monterrey, León, Cancún, Puebla and Querétaro, by opening monobrand stores and concessions.' In Mexico, it's aiming to grow its online and offline retail footprint, and to intensify its marketing activity. The group is set to open approximately 50 new stores in the next five years, 15 of them scheduled in 2025. In 2024, OTB generated revenue of €1.8 billion, down 5.2%. Its sales in Asia slumped, except for Japan, but they grew by 13.3% in North America. Establishing a corporate presence in Mexico is proof of OTB's desire to find new markets, while maintaining its momentum in regions where its performance is stronger. OTB has struck a joint-venture deal with the Chalhoub group in the Middle East, where it is already present, to step up the pace of its retail expansion in the region. 'Mexico is an influential creative and cultural country with its own distinctive style and vibrancy. Establishing a direct presence for our group in the region is a key step in the growth path of our brands, and in building a closer, more authentic connection with local customers and this amazing country,' said Rosso, founder and president of OTB.
Time Out
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
From secret neighborhood to a hidden gem of Buenos Aires: the silent boom of Villa Santa Rita
For years, Villa Santa Rita was something like 'the best kept secret of the western side of Buenos Aires.' A neighborhood of low houses, hidden alleys, and the smell of bakery at any hour. But times change, and so do what's considered 'cool.' Today, this quiet corner between Villa del Parque, Flores, Floresta, and Monte Castro is starting to show its teeth — and its soul — with a growing cultural, gastronomic, and community scene that doesn't lose its essence. The Miracle: A Plaza (Finally!) Yes, until a few weeks ago, Villa Santa Rita was the only neighborhood in the city without its own plaza. But the spell has been broken and the story changed: now there is a new green space that is everything the locals had been waiting for. Kids running, mates shared in a circle, and a feeling of 'finally' beating in every corner. Right next to it is a passage that looks like it came out of a storybook: Pasaje Guillermo Granville, a pedestrian block with low houses and murals, which leads to Pasaje Julio S. Dantas — so narrow it seems like a secret. Walk through it and you'll understand why everyone takes photos there. El Tokio Bar: The Buenos Aires Legend Reborn At the corner of Pasaje Tokio and Álvarez Jonte, a tin awning and floors dating back to 1930 announce that El Tokio Bar is back in full force. This iconic bar, with more than 90 years of history, was restored with the respect it deserves: the traces of the past remain intact, but nightlife has been injected into its veins. From Thursday to Saturday, starting at 8 PM, it switches to a chic bodegón mode. The menu pays straightforward tribute to Buenos Aires classics: milanesa napolitana, ribeye steak, fritters, homemade pasta, and a flan that will bring tears to your eyes. Everything made with top-quality ingredients, accompanied by classic cocktails, draft beer, and a wine list as carefully curated as the atmosphere. On other days, it's open from 8 AM to 8 PM, perfect for breakfast while watching the neighborhood wake up. Bar Don Juan: Vermouth, Tortilla, and the Spirit of Another Era If you're into a nostalgic vibe, Don Juan Bar (Camarones 2702) will steal your heart. Founded over 100 years ago by the family's great-grandfather, this neighborhood café was reopened by the new generation, preserving its vintage aesthetic — old radios, wooden chairs, an old TV — but adding the best of the new: their own vermouth (yes, made right there), homemade tapas, craft beer, and a potato tortilla that deserves special mention. The Rosso, Vigneto, and Rosato vermouths are the house's gems, and the vegetable fritters are no less impressive. Living Postcards: Butterflies, Murals, and Culture In the heart of what's known as Barrio Nazca, a silent but intense cultural movement is blooming. There's a community library where workshops are held, readings are organized, and cultural happenings take place. All on a human scale, all with the warmth of a neighborhood. And in the so-called Pasaje de las Mariposas (Toay Passage 3300), native plants have been placed to attract these magical insects, and a local painter beautifies the facades with unique drawings that make the stroll enchanting. Classics That Endure and Newcomers That Surprise If you want a timeless classic, stop by Heladería Agust (Alejandro Magariños Cervantes 3400), an old-school corner with artisanal ice cream served by its owners for decades. But if your palate craves something bolder, don't hesitate to enter Argot (Álvarez Jonte 2744), a specialty coffee shop with the soul of a gastronomic workshop. They do everything there: bakery, pastry, pasta, dinners, brunch. The place is a renovated old café with plenty of sidewalk and green space. Perfect to slow down time and enjoy a flat white as the afternoon falls. Want something more substantial? A Raja Cincha (Cuenca 1299) is the local temple of grill and hearty dishes: matambre pizza-style, Spanish tripe stew, giant milanesas crowned with gnocchi. Everything overflowing, flavorful, and with the spirit of an authentic bodegón. And for hardcore sweet lovers, El Sol de Galicia (Luis Viale 2881) is a must-visit: since 1957, they've been serving churros with dulce de leche, pastries, and fried cakes that cause pilgrimages on weekends. One tip: they only open in the mornings, from dawn until 1 PM. Villa Santa Rita doesn't shout. It doesn't brag. But when you walk through it, you understand it has something special. A mix of neighborhood with memory, new ideas, beautiful people (soulful, not Instagram-famous), and corners that invite you to stay. It's not one of the biggest neighborhoods, but it's definitely one of the ones with the most heart. And now, it finally has its first plaza.
Calgary Herald
13-06-2025
- Business
- Calgary Herald
Alberta entrepreneurs thrilled for products to be included in G7 goody bags
Article content 'For me, that was like, holy crap,' he said, adding the city ultimately ordered 45 units. 'It's an amazing opportunity and we were (happy) to be able to help fill their needs.' Article content MTNPK Glassware donates part of the proceeds from every Three Sisters glass it sells to the Rocky Mountain Adaptive program, Walker added. To date, the company has been able to donate over $64,000 to the organization. Article content 'Hopefully, this brings more awareness to our products so that we can raise even more funds for the program,' he said. Article content Scott Sanger, Rosso's head of marketing, said it's 'super exciting' to know the Calgary-based roaster's Homebody coffee beans will be in the possession of some prominent world leaders next week. He added the inclusion of coffee beans in the tote bag is a testament to the fact coffee is a global ritual. Article content 'It's a part of our daily lives, no matter where you're coming from and no matter what your title may be,' he said. Article content Article content 'To know we'll be involved in those daily moments of some pretty impressive and senior people is a great accomplishment.' Article content The tote bags themselves are illustrated with artwork from Crystal Lee Clark, a Nehiway/Dene/Métis artist and educator. Clark's piece on the tote bag depicts a soaring black-capped chickadee, which is recognized as Calgary's official bird. Article content In an email, she said that as an Indigenous artist, she approached the opportunity to have her artwork displayed on the tote bags with 'thoughtful consideration,' considering some of the political leaders in attendance represent governments that have not upheld Indigenous rights. Article content 'That said, I see this as a chance for the presence of Indigenous stories, voices, worldview and resilience to quietly accompany these conversations through the story of the art,' Clark wrote. 'The black-capped chickadee is a symbol of survival, song, beauty and strength — qualities that resonate deeply with Indigenous Peoples and our histories and relationships.
