The Brighter Side of Beats

Written by DEREK NEUMEIER Monday, 19 December 2011 19:03

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Exploring Calgary’s underground electronic music scene: the rhythmic music, colourful flashing lights and costumed masses that create this controversial world

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The Labyrinth

Written by MELISSA RENWICK Tuesday, 20 December 2011 17:32

thumb caving4Descend into Rat’s Nest Cave. There are tight crevasses that force you to inhale like you’re getting fitted for a corset in the Renaissance, cold drip-water falling from limestone rock, cliff edges with no bottom in sight and rats, lots and lots of rats, which scare off all but the most determined.

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Strip Mall Cuisine

Written by GABRIELLE DOMANSKI Friday, 16 December 2011 21:36

thumb angels1It’s time for suburban Calgary’s unexpected culinary side to shine. Quirk Magazine takes you on a tour of hidden gems nestled in the city’s strip malls. 

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Why They Busk

Written by SHANE FLUG Monday, 19 December 2011 17:46

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They are both street musicians who know that it can’t always a full-time gig. One has busked for charity; the other does it for an income. Cash flow can be unpredictable and there are restrictions imposed on them.

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