#InsideCalgary Nov 2019
November 12, 2019
International Christmas Market at Spruce Meadows
Enjoy 300+ vendors spreading the Christmas spirit at the International Christmas Market at Spruce Meadows. From imported items to hand-crafted gifts, it’s stress-free shopping in a beautiful, festive environment featuring unique gift ideas and lively entertainment. The market is open Nov. 15-17, 22-24 and Nov. 29 to Dec. 1. For information including hours visit: sprucemeadows.com/christmas_market.jsp
Did you know?
Maclean’s magazine recently ranked Calgary the top community to retire to in Alberta based on criteria such as access to health care, public transportation, weather, affordability, population growth, taxes, crime, amenities and culture. macleans.ca/economy/best-communities-retire-canada-2019
Fashion Your Bathroom with Style
The Royal Flush has been aiding local bathroom fashionistas since Jeanne Docherty first opened the popular boutique in Roxboro Mall back in 1979. The company was known for carrying some of the first European-style plumbing fixtures in Alberta and – under the direction of Jeanne’s son, Michael (photographed centre, in the suit) – continues to offer some of Calgary’s most posh plumbing fixtures from their show room in Mission. Drop in during their 40th anniversary celebrations in November and ask about their special anniversary trade pricing for homeowners.
AVLI Art
Calgary artist Rhys Douglas Farrell mural, titled “Migration”, has been chosen out of three finalists in AVLI on Atlantic’s public art competition and will be viewable to the public at street level in front of AVLI Presentation Centre located at 1201 – 10th Ave. SE, in Inglewood. AVLI on Atlantic itself is also a work of local public art, with developer Brian Kernick calling on the award-winning architects at Sturgess Architecture and Inglewood’s own celebrated interior designer Jerilyn Wright. Located on 9th Ave. SE (Atlantic Avenue), homes at AVLI on Atlantic start in the low $300,000s. Most of AVLI’s floorplans are custom-designed, ranging in size from 545 to 2,200 sq.-ft. The seven-storey development offers a unique mix of one- and two-bedroom homes (plus den), including four live-work homes and seven penthouse suites. AVLI on Atlantic’s 61 units are under construction and currently 85 per cent sold.
About Jim Zang
Jim Zang is a professional writer/editor who has lived in Calgary his entire life. He has been reporting on the local housing industry since the early 1990s and is the former editor and associate publisher of a variety of housing industry and lifestyle publications in Calgary and region.