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My First Otafest Aurora - Part 1

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A look at my first Otafest Aurora anime convention in Calgary and all the things I checked out: from panels to cosplay and from video game music to the Gala.

Getting Excited for Otafest Aurora 2013

Calgary geeks have 13 days to get ready for Otafest Aurora. This one-day anime convention in Calgary takes place on November 30, 2013 at the University of Calgary's downtown campus. I've taken a quick perusal of the schedule and it looks sufficiently geeky. Enough to satisfy many an otaku.

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Highlights from the 2013 Calgary Omatsuri

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We couldn't have asked for a better day for the third-annual Calgary Japanese Festival. I had a blast documenting the Omatsuri and interviewing the performers. Check out the first article in my 2013 Omatsuri series.

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Music by The Duke and Harry Connick Jr., A CJO Concert Review

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Another Suite101.com migration. The Calgary Jazz Orchestra wrapped up its concert season April 10, 2011 by performing big band jazz by Duke Ellington and Harry Connick Jr. to a full house.

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Review of Johnny Summers – Piano Sessions Vol. 1 CD Release Concert

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Calgary multi-instrumentalist Johnny Summers and friends delivered an intimate and passionate performance on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at the University of Calgary's Rozsa Centre. The event was a CD Release Party to introduce Summers’ third jazz album, Piano Sessions Vol. 1.