celebration - Robert Thivierge

Airport Tunnel

May 24, 2014August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Thousands of people came out for the opening of the Airport Tunnel. This was taken from the East side (Airport is on West side).

Mayor and Marshalls fire it up

March 29, 2012August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Fireworks were fired off when the trio pushed the button.

Stampede hug

March 29, 2012August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Some Stampede mascots made the rounds in and around Olympic Plaza. This was on 1 Street SE.

CTV coverage of Olympic Party

February 13, 2010August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Light wasn't that great, since the sky was cloudy. So, it helps if the subject has their own light.

The Dudes at Olympic Plaza

February 13, 2010August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

The Dudes is an indi rock band based in Calgary. Lighting was difficult, so most shots were blurry and badly lit. This is the best I could do.

Lindsay Ell snaps away the cold

February 13, 2010August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Lindsay Ell is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and guitarist based in Calgary.

Lindsay Ell on guitar at the Plaza

February 13, 2010August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Lindsay Ell is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and guitarist based in Calgary.

Lindsay Ell sings at Olympic Plaza

February 13, 2010August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Lindsay Ell is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and guitarist based in Calgary.

Lindsay Ell in Concert in Calgary

February 13, 2010August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Lindsay Ell is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and guitarist based in Calgary.

Serbian-Canadian dancers in Calgary

July 1, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

This was outside of the Serbian-Canadian community's tent at Prince's Island. It was part of the city's marking of Canada Day on July 1, 2009.

Souljah Fyah drummer

July 1, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Souljah Fyah is a reggae band that performed at the main stage on Prince's Island, as part of the Canada Day celebrations on July 1, 2009.

Sista J of Souljah Fyah sings

July 1, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

This is Janaya "Sista J" Ellis singing with Souljah Fyah, a reggae band, performing at the main stage on Prince's Island, as part of the Canada Day celebrations on July 1, 2009.

Eau Canada Crowd

July 1, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Some of the crowd watching entertainers on stage outside of Eau Claire Market, celebrating Canada Day on July 1, 2009. Heavy crowds prevented good shots of the stage. The best angle I could get, was from above/behind the stage, which is where this was taken.

Friends of Canada and Israel

June 16, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

The girl on the left is a member of Tararam. The other girls were volunteers helping with the event. They were nice enough to pose for pictures after the Tararam performance was complete.

Israeli Drummer in Calgary

June 16, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

This girl is part of Tararam , a performance group that mixes drums, various other objects to make sound, and dance. They put on a high energy that was popular with the large crowd that stopped to listen. Unfortunately, I missed the start, and with the difficulty of the crowd, didn't capture the best parts.

Tararam plays to support Israel

June 16, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

This is a performance by Tararam , a group that mixes drums, various other objects to make sound, and dance. They put on a high energy that was popular with the large crowd that stopped to listen. Unfortunately, I missed the start, and with the difficulty of the crowd, didn't capture the best parts.