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Calgary Comic & Entertaiment Expo

Ernie Wiegand — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 03:56:29 +0000

The Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo was first held in 2006. It was dedicated not only to comics but also to the entertainment industry that crosses over with comics. It has since grown into Western Canada’s largest expo of it’s kind. The first year saw 3000 visitors come through the doors, year two had over 6500 and this year it is expected to have over 10, 000 people attend. Each year has seen the size of the venue increase along with the numbers and this year, for the first time, it will last for two full days.

Each year the expo has hosted big name guests in both the entertainment and comic industry including; Peter Mayhew, Robert Picardo, Ray Park, Paul Dini, and Gail Simmone. This year is no exception. In attendance will be, George Takei, Kevin Sorbo, Tricia Helfer, Doug Jones, Liana K and Ed The Sock (from “Ed and Red’s Night Party”), Bruce Timm and Mark Waid; plus many, many others.

There is a huge variety of things to do at the show. There will be a live auction featuring an assortment of promotional artwork, photo opps and autograph sessions with the celebrities, a costume contest, and two days filled with assorted gaming. Of course there are also numerous booths selling comics and all manner of comic related merchandise. One thing in particular that I personally missed out on last year, that I definitely will be getting done this time is a Zombie Portrait by Tank. I will find out what I might look like if I ever become one of the undead.

One of Red Deer Digest’s Featured businesses, Amazing Fantasy, is one of the sponsors this year. You can buy advance tickets to the show directly from Dave or from one of the other sponsors; Happy Harbour Comics (Edmonton) or Red Skull Comics (Calgary). Otherwise they will be available at the door. For more information and a complete guest list go to: www.calgaryexpo.com

Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo
Saturday, April 26th from 10:00am – 7:00pm
Sunday, April 27th from 10:00am – 6:00pm
Calgary, Alberta
Roundup Centre, Hall D at Stampede Park
20 Roundup Way SE

The Heebee-jeebees Comedy Group at Innisfail Library Fund Raiser, May 2, 2008

Tim Ebl — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:54:54 +0000

The Innisfail Library is hosting a Spring Fling fund-raiser and silent auction on Friday May 2, 2008. The big event is taking place at the Innisfail Legion. This is a great chance for a night out and to support the community library at the same time. Silent auction donations would be gratefully received before the event.

Serving Innisfail and District, the Innisfail Public Library is a member of the Parkland Regional Library System and the Alberta Library Card Program. It has over 40,000 volumes available, with adult and children’s non-fiction and fiction, videos, DVD’s, periodicals, talking books and more.

Special guests, the Heebee-jeebees, are a comedy a cappella group from Calgary, Alberta. They have released six recordings and have won the Canadian Championships of Harmony two times. The Heebee-jeebees are Cédric Blary, Chris Herard, Ken Lima-Coelho and Jonathan Love. For more information on this quartet, check out www.heebee-jeebees.com

Doors open @ 7:00 p.m at the Innisfail Legion
Show @ 8:00 p.m.
Tickets $12.00 each /or $100 for a table of 10
Tickets are available at The Innisfail Library, and the Innisfail Value Drug Mart

For information or booking, please contact Judy @ 403- 227-4048

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Taboo Naughty But Nice Show Red Deer | Apr 4,5,6 – 2008

Tim Ebl — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:13:48 +0000

Taboo… the Naughty But Nice Sex Show runs from April 4th to April 6th, 2008 at the Parkland Pavillion, Westerner Park. This erotic, fully licenced adult only event is in its third and best year yet.

Here are some of the attractions that will be at the show: adult-oriented products, romantic resorts & getaways, , chocolates, fitness studios, lingerie, bedroom accessories, and professional photographers. Then there’s the seminars on a variety of adult topics, fashion shows, stage performances, live body painting, and a whole lot more.

If you are interested in a trade show that’s all about romance and self-improvement, make sure you don’t miss the Taboo Naughty But Nice Sex Show at the Red Deer Westerner Park.

Link to Red Deer Taboo

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Red Deer Swap Meet March 15 at Westerner Park

Tim Ebl — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:42:47 +0000

This Saturday, March 15 the Red Deer Swap Meet takes place at the Westerner Park. Automotive enthusiasts from our area get a chance to look at memorabilia and parts for their pet projects. Vendors will be offering vehicle parts for restorations and performance upgrades. Meet others with an interest in automotive restoration and view project cars. Fenders, doors, seats, transmissions, you name it. The parts you need might be at this show. The Red Deer Swap Meet starts at 8:00 am and is over at 5:00 pm. For more info on the swap meet go to Quick Times.

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