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  • Celebrating Life Vigil at Union Cemetery
    Celebrating Life Vigil at Union Cemetery
    Sat, Jun 18
    Union Cemetery in Calgary
    Jun 18, 2022, 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. MDT
    Union Cemetery in Calgary, Erlton St & 32 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2C 4H3, Canada
    Jun 18, 2022, 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. MDT
    Union Cemetery in Calgary, Erlton St & 32 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2C 4H3, Canada
    A vigil celebration in community to honour and celebrate the lives of those who are not with us anymore. Live music, procession, storytelling, tributes, hot tea, and a special community gathering in a beautiful and mystic place.
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  • Expressions of Grief and Love – Writing Poetry to/for Lost Loved Ones.
    Expressions of Grief and Love – Writing Poetry to/for Lost Loved Ones.
    Sat, May 28
    Alexandra Writers Society
    May 28, 2022, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    Alexandra Writers Society, 1721 29 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2T 6T7, Unit, 460
    May 28, 2022, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    Alexandra Writers Society, 1721 29 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2T 6T7, Unit, 460
    Many of us have experienced the loss of a loved one during the pandemic and although loss can be incredibly difficult at any time, the added elements of pandemic stress and the inability to properly mourn our beloved lost loved ones has complicated and, in some cases, compounded the grief...
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  • Mourning Together with Creativity with Michelle Dyer and Paula Timm
    Mourning Together with Creativity with Michelle Dyer and Paula Timm
    Thu, May 26
    Zoom
    May 26, 2022, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. MDT
    Zoom
    May 26, 2022, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. MDT
    Zoom
    An arts-based workshop - discover personal insight as you are guided through a creative journey of reflection and art making - with no expectation of outcome.
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  • Celebrating Life in Partnership with First Nations Arts Alliance.
    Celebrating Life in Partnership with First Nations Arts Alliance.
    Fri, May 20
    Many Horses High School
    May 20, 2022, 12:00 p.m. MDT – May 21, 2022, 6:00 p.m. MDT
    Many Horses High School, Many Horses High School 35 Bullhead Rd, Priddis, AB T3T 0A6
    May 20, 2022, 12:00 p.m. MDT – May 21, 2022, 6:00 p.m. MDT
    Many Horses High School, Many Horses High School 35 Bullhead Rd, Priddis, AB T3T 0A6
    Join us in a special festival hosted in partnership with the First Nations Arts Alliance to celebrate live with art, music, and dance.
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  • Scotiabank Backbeat presents Celebrating Life
    Scotiabank Backbeat presents Celebrating Life
    Sat, May 14
    Studio Bell
    May 14, 2022, 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. MDT
    Studio Bell, 850 4 St SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0L8, Canada
    May 14, 2022, 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. MDT
    Studio Bell, 850 4 St SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0L8, Canada
    We look forward for another great Celebrating Life gathering. Please be sure to register to access the National Music Centre at https://www.studiobell.ca/general-admission
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  • Celebrating Life Concert at MRU Bella Concert Hall
    Celebrating Life Concert at MRU Bella Concert Hall
    Fri, May 06
    Bella Concert Hall at MRU
    May 06, 2022, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. MDT
    Bella Concert Hall at MRU, 18 Mt Royal Cir SW, Calgary, AB T3E 7N5, Canada
    May 06, 2022, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. MDT
    Bella Concert Hall at MRU, 18 Mt Royal Cir SW, Calgary, AB T3E 7N5, Canada
    A musical gathering to mourn and celebrate together in one of the most beautiful and iconic concert halls in our city.
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  • Celebrating Life Community Spirit at YMCA South
    Celebrating Life Community Spirit at YMCA South
    Sat, Apr 30
    Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton
    Apr 30, 2022, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. MDT
    Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton , 4995 Market St SE, Calgary, AB AB T3M 2P9, Canada
    Apr 30, 2022, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. MDT
    Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton , 4995 Market St SE, Calgary, AB AB T3M 2P9, Canada
    A community gathering with a unique combination of music, dances, performances, and more. See program below.
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  • Celebrating Life Community Spirit at YMCA North
    Celebrating Life Community Spirit at YMCA North
    Sat, Apr 30
    Shane Homes YMCA at North West
    Apr 30, 2022, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. MDT
    Shane Homes YMCA at North West, 11300 Rocky Ridge Rd NW, Calgary, AB T3G 5H3, Canada
    Apr 30, 2022, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. MDT
    Shane Homes YMCA at North West, 11300 Rocky Ridge Rd NW, Calgary, AB T3G 5H3, Canada
    A community gathering with a unique combination of music, dances, performances, and more. See program below.
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  • Celebrating Life Artists Reception - Private Event for Artists and Sponsors
    Celebrating Life Artists Reception - Private Event for Artists and Sponsors
    Sat, Apr 23
    Calgary
    Apr 23, 2022, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. MDT
    Calgary, 1721 29 Ave SW Suite #125, Calgary, AB T2T 6T7, Canada
    Apr 23, 2022, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. MDT
    Calgary, 1721 29 Ave SW Suite #125, Calgary, AB T2T 6T7, Canada
    Private event for participating artists and sponsors of Celebrating Life.
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  • Celebrating Life Dialogues
    Celebrating Life Dialogues
    Sat, Apr 23
    Studio Theatre at cSpace King Edward
    Apr 23, 2022, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. MDT
    Studio Theatre at cSpace King Edward, 1721 29 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2T 6T7, Canada
    Apr 23, 2022, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. MDT
    Studio Theatre at cSpace King Edward, 1721 29 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2T 6T7, Canada
    Celebrating Life Dialogues will be hosting a full day of conversations and presentations with creators, artists and change makers to reflect on how they are evolving, thriving and moving forward.
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  • Celebrating Life Virtual Concert with Marc Sepic Trio
    Celebrating Life Virtual Concert with Marc Sepic Trio
    Sat, Apr 09
    Virtual Concert via Social Media
    Apr 09, 2022, 6:00 p.m. – 6:55 p.m. MDT
    Virtual Concert via Social Media
    Apr 09, 2022, 6:00 p.m. – 6:55 p.m. MDT
    Virtual Concert via Social Media
    A special virtual presentation by “The Mark Sepic Trio”. Alan Hetherington in Percussion; John Yelland in the Bass; Mark Sepic, guitar and compositions. Full artists bio at https://www.celebrating-life.ca/artists
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  • Celebrating Life 2022 Launching - Virtual Program
    Celebrating Life 2022 Launching - Virtual Program
    Tue, Mar 15
    Online
    Mar 15, 2022, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. MDT
    Online
    Mar 15, 2022, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. MDT
    Online
    Celebrating Life 2022 aspires to be an iconic event where the citizens of Calgary can have the opportunity to mourn together honouring those who are not physically with us anymore, celebrating our own lives, and reflecting on the immense possibilities moving forward.
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