cSPACE Marda Loop

Riyoko Work/Shop hosts an Open Studio
2024-04-06 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | AB
Welcome to Open Studio!
Need a bit more room to spread out your projects? Or just want company? Come work on your patternmaking and sewing projects in the beautiful Riyoko Work/Shop studio for an afternoon. Maybe you have projects that you have questions on? Get to know other participants and chat sewing and construction! Bring a couple friends and a have a little fun getting creative!
This course is one 5-hour session. The next session is:
Saturday April 6 – 10 am to 3 pm
and/or
Saturday May 4 – 10 am to 3 pm
$15/ session
* We do have four sewing machines to rent ($10/ session). They must be reserved ahead of time. Please note the rental request
* Please bring your own supplies, and if machines are not available, please bring your own.
* We will also be in studio to answer simple questions and offer advice.
* Book in for 5 hours, but come whenever you want in that time.

Celexia @ cSpace Marda Loop
2024-04-06 19:30 - 20:30, 2024-04-07 14:30 - 15:30 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop- Studio Theatre, 1721 29th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Alexa’s world is rocked after being placed in remedial reading and spelling classes at school. One dyslexia diagnosis later, we follow Alexa as she navigates school, discovers the internet, declares Shakespeare to be heresy and revives her love for words. Using dance, spoken word, and a few book references for good measure, Celexia is Alexa McGinn’s autobiographical ode to words and a declaration of our human desire to create and be heard. Performed at Victoria Fringe Festival 2023, Nexus Newspaper says, “Celexia is a work of art; moving, funny, and extremely engaging.”
Presented by Calgary Arts Development and performed at cSPACE Marda Loop’s Studio Theatre.

An Exhibition of New Works by Peter Moller
2024-04-08 08:00, 2024-04-09 08:00, 2024-04-10 08:00, 2024-04-11 08:00, 2024-04-12 08:00, 2024-04-13 08:00 (America/Edmonton) | AB
cSPACE Marda Loop, Level 1 Gallery
Artist Reception Thursday March 28th, 2024, 6pm-8pm

New works including paintings, drawings, sculpture-installation and a selection of digital illustrations from the Egg Press archive.

Welcome to An Exhibition of New Works by Peter Moller!

Come join us from Mon, Mar 25 to April 15, 2024 at cSPACE Marda Loop to experience the latest creations by artist, Peter Moller. New works include paintings, drawings, sculpture-installation and a selection of digital illustrations from the Egg Press archive.

Opening event Thursday, March 28, 2024, 6 – 8 pm with live musical performance by Allison Lynch and Augustine Yates.

Children's Art Show and Sale
2024-04-09 08:00 - 2024-05-04 20:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
The Children’s Art Show and Sale
April 9 – May 4, 2024
cSPACE Marda Loop
Level 4
This is a great opportunity for children aged 6 and up to display their art work in public! Kids have the opportunity to sell their artwork, keeping 100% of the profits.
Opening Reception:
Thursday April 11, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Organizer Info
With more than 15 years experience organizing children’s art programs, summer art camps and public art (including children’s art), Vania Dimitrova is an ambassador of children’s talents and creativity. She strives to promote the value of children’s art through organizing art events in Scarboro, Mount Royal, Marda Loop and Bankview communities. Her goals are to keep children motivated and focused, and to encourage them to pursue their artistic talents.
Vania Dimitrova is a visual artist, illustrator and graphic designer with a Master’s Degree in Visual Arts and Illustration, and a Diploma of Graphic Design from VCAD. Vania is additionally certified in Arts Administration and Arts Management through the Rozsa Foundation and the Haskayne School of Business.
https://www.vaniaartdesign.com/gallery

Launch of The ONEIRONAUT ∅1 by Sheri-D Wilson
2024-04-10 18:30 - 21:00, 2024-04-11 18:30 - 21:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop- Studio Theatre, 1721 29th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
The ONEIRONAUT ∅1
The first volume of Sheri-D Wilson’s three-book one-story trilogy of speculative poetry.

National Poetry Month, on April 10 & 11, 2024
@ cSPACE – Marda Loop Studio Theatre (1721 29 Ave SW, Calgary AB)
6:30 pm doors – 7:00 show, only $10
(poetry’s for everyone… comps, call Sheri-D)
Sheri-D is accompanied by musicians Calvin Becker & Mark Williams… the night will be elevated by Micheline Maylor who will read her own work & Anne Sorbie who will MC.
For info go to www.sheridwilson.com
Get your tickets Now! April 10th is Sold Out!
Love conquers all: let us too yield to love

Patternmaking 101
2024-04-11 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-04-25 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | AB
Like making your own clothes but have a hard time finding patterns with that perfect fit? Come learn the foundational concepts of pattern making through flat pattern drafting & 3D form alteration, and tailoring. Learn how to take proper measurements, adjust patterns, cut, and sew a muslin to create a custom pattern.
This course is five 3-hour sessions. The next sessions are:
Thursday April 11, 25 & May 2, 9, 16 – 6 pm to 9 pm
*Equivalent experience or Pattern Making 101 is the recommended prerequisite for all other pattern making courses offered by Riyoko.
*Students are encouraged to bring their own supplies (pencil, eraser, pins, measuring tape, fabric scissors, paper scissors) except rulers (which are available for purchase in the Riyoko Work/Shop, and during the class) and paper and fabric, which is supplied by Riyoko Work/Shop.
Riyoko Studio, 1721 29 Ave SW, Suite 445

Children's Art Show Reception
2024-04-11 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Reception April 11
6:30pm-8:30pm
cSPACE Marda Loop Level 4 Gallery
The Children’s Art show is a great opportunity for children of age 6 years old and up to show their creativity and talent in public and to be able to sell
their artwork on a very competitive prices to interested buyers. Most of the children’s artwork represents nature, cartoon characters, abstract, digital art and more.
The reception opening of the Art Show is welcoming everyone who loves children’s art and appreciate children’s creativity.
Please RSVP by April 9, 2024 to:
vania.h.atanasova@gmail.com

Medieval History: Words, Words, Words
2024-04-12 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Calgary Association of Lifelong Learners (CALL) welcomes Dr. Alana Gowdy for another of her presentations on Medieval History. Alana will focus on three examples of the written record that come from a wide span of history. The Vindolanda Letters, written by soldiers near Hadrian’s Wall; the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, started by Alfred the Great; and the Magna Carta, prepared for King John in the thirteenth century. This topic might sound heavy but not with Alana who shares her passion for Medieval history with a light heart and a touch of humour.
CALL members can register now. Non-members can join on the CALL website!

The Bridges of Madison County in Concert
2024-04-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-04-13 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop- Studio Theatre, 1721 29th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Nightingale Arts Collective is excited to announce its first production, the Tony Award-winning musical The Bridges of Madison County, in concert. It is being held at cSPACE Studio Theatre on April 12 and 13th, doors open at 6:00 pm and show starts at 7:00 pm.
Arrangements and Direction by John Goulart. Starring Stuart Howe, Meaghan Schulz, Kal Macdonald, Melissa Jackson, Ainsley Soutiere, Val Hudson and Paul Lloyd. Narration by Colin Martin.
Come along on the emotional four-day love story between the characters Robert and Francesca as they sing the popular uplifting songs Falling into You, To Build a Home, One Second and a Million Miles and the fun and folksy State Road 21.
Don’t miss this breathtaking musical about a beautiful and complicated love story.

April 12 and 13th
6 pm doors open, 7 pm start
$45 per ticket
Link for tickets:
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6243302

READ MORE HERE: bridges-press-release-1

All About Sleeves: Sleeve Pattern Making Workshop
2024-04-16 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-04-23 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | AB
Riyoko Work/Shop hosts All About Sleeves.
This is a great follow-up to Pattern Making 101 offering skills to continue learning about fitting a beautifully tailored garment. Topics of discussion will include:
1) proper measuring of the arm and how to alter the pattern accordingly
2) how to calculate the perfect amount of sleeve cap ease
3) what to do with those elbow darts!
4) common and popular sleeve designs
Working hands-on, students will develop their own reference pattern making notes. This course will be jam packed with serious skills.
Next sessions is:
Tuesday April 16, 23 & 30 – 6 pm to 9 pm
*Prerequisite for this class is intermediate experience, or Patternmaking 101 (https://riyoko.ca/products/patternmaking-103)
*Class fees include all supplies except rulers, tape, and fabric scissors. Rulers are available for purchase from the instructor during the class.

Sustainability Matters: Calgary in Transition
2024-04-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-04-24 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Calgary Association of Lifelong Learners (CALL) presents a new Study Program with Dr. Noel Keough based on his book, “Sustainability Matters.”
Dr. Noel Keough is Associate Professor Emeritus at the University of Calgary, a co-founder of Civic Camp Calgary and the Sustainable Calgary Society, and a founding member of the Advisory Board to the Canadian Index of Wellbeing.
For six weeks, you can examine how we (re)build our city with justice, inclusion, human flourishing and harmony with the natural world front and centre.
More information on the website.

Sewing 101 with Riyoko Work/Shop
2024-04-22 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | AB
Come learn how to sew, and start making your own projects! Join us in the spacious and inspiring new Riyoko Work/Shop and learn the fundamental beginner skills to get on your way to exploring and creating! In this class, students will learn their way around the machine through various projects and gain the foundational sewing skills to translate into future projects for themselves. Students will learn how to read patterns, and how to choose fabrics and patterns right for the projects they are making. They will make a lined gift bag, pyjama pants, and learn how to hem pants, and sew zippers. The skills of sewing can seem daunting, but with the right instruction, it can be fun and sew much easier than you think!
This course is three 3-hour sessions. The next sessions is:
April 22, 29 & May 6 – 6 pm to 9 pm
*No prior sewing skills are needed for this class. This class is for adults, if you have a teen that is interested, please let us know, and we will let you know when a teen class will be available.
*Class fees include most all supplies except fabric scissors and pj pant material, and students are encouraged to bring their own sewing machines.
*Don’t have a sewing machine? No problem! Just let us know and we can have one ready for you. Sewing machine rentals are $10/ per class
*We are dedicated to providing a safe, spacious and clean environment for the students to work in. We sanitize high touch surfaces and shared tools before each class.

Buy Me a Drink, Joe
2024-04-23 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-04-24 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-04-25 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-04-26 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-04-27 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-27 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-04-28 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop- Studio Theatre, 1721 29th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Fifteen years ago, Forte Musical Theatre produced its very first musical revue and, since that time, we’ve produced twenty-six shows, won twenty-five local, provincial and international awards, and entertained tens of thousands of patrons. Many of those shows were written or co-written by our artistic director, Joe Slabe, and this new musical celebrates fifteen years of his songs and tell the story of how a guy with big dreams fell in love with musical theatre.

“Joe Slabe’s songs are beautifully written and his book will have you laughing at one moment, crying another and fully satisfied by the end” – nytheatre.com

“Joe Slabe is Calgary’s own Stephen Sondheim.”

Louis B. Hobson, The Calgary Herald

Buy Me a Drink, Joe
Book, Music and Lyrics by Joe SlabeApril 23 – May 5, 2024
