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Feeling the sound of the violin

June 11, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Karen Sim is a Calgary violinist that often busks around the city. I previously took this photo of her in 2008, and I was very happy to hear her say she liked it.

Karen plays the violin

June 11, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Karen Sim is a Calgary violinist that often busks around the city. I previously took this photo of her in 2008, and I was very happy to hear her say she liked it.

Windswept beauty

June 11, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Karen Sim is a Calgary violinist that often busks around the city. I previously took this photo of her in 2008, and I was very happy to hear her say she liked it.

What a waste

June 11, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Update: An email back from the Calgary Downtown Association says Roadshow Advertising hasn't been given any permit for this truck to be on Stephen Avenue, and the CDA is relying on bylaw or police to ticket the truck, which will often move to avoid a ticket. So, the CDA is doing what it can to stop it.

Picking up some music

June 10, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

One of two guitarists, who were busking along Stephen Avenue Mall, near the ATB. Thanks to both women for saying I could take some pictures.

Guitar duo busk on bench

June 10, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Two guitarists were busking along Stephen Avenue Mall, near the ATB. Thanks to both women for saying I could take some pictures.

Happy to be playing

June 10, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

One of two guitarists, who were busking along Stephen Avenue Mall, near the ATB. Thanks to both women for saying I could take some pictures.

Stop Abusing Our Children

June 4, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

I arrived at the protest late, and probably missed the peak. I asked these two ladies, who were taking a break, and sat at a nearby bench, if I could take their photo, and they were nice enough to pose with the signs, that they had just put down. A forum thread about the rally is here.

The Fifth Estate Has Credibility

June 4, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Stop AARC Abuses

June 4, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Protesters gathered outside the Hyatt along Stephen Avenue Mall in downtown Calgary to protest against the Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre (AARC). The AARC was featured in a documentary by the CBC's Fifth Estate, which includes some very disturbing stories of abuse.

Undercover(?) Cop Harasses Photographer in Calgary

June 4, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

note: Initially the face of the self-declared "undercover" cop (2nd from right) was pixilated. But, since then, I have revealed it, as I believe there is a serious threat to public safety from people who say they're police, fail to provide any ID, and who engage in secret/undocumented detentions.

Freedom of Speech needed in China

June 4, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Protesters in Calgary gathered outside the Chinese consulate to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre, which took place on June 4, 1989. It was a peaceful gathering, watched by a typically oversized police presence.

This is rockabilly musician Ronnie Hayward (front) and his band (not sure of name) busking along Stephen Avenue Mall in downtown Calgary.

Lunch Break by the Bay

June 2, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Some break dancers were performing outside the Bay on Stephen Avenue Mall. Sadly, I missed what would have been great shots.

Electric Garage Girl in Calgary

June 2, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

This is one of two girl who were promoting the second annual Electric Garage Calgary Collector Car Auction this weekend (June 4-7, 2009) at the Grey Eagle Casino (37 Street and Glenmore Trail SW). They had a few cars on display along Stephen Avenue. Both girls were very nice about posing for pictures.

Checkered Flag Girl

June 2, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Model Promotion

June 2, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

She is one of two promo girls for the second annual Electric Garage Calgary Collector Car Auction this weekend (June 4-7, 2009) at the Grey Eagle Casino (37 Street and Glenmore Trail SW). They had a few cars on display along Stephen Avenue. Both girls were very nice about posing for pictures.