Calgary Stampede Princesses 2009

Calgary Stampede Princesses 2009
The three Princess's were here helping out the pre-Stampede promotion on Stephen Avenue, that included giving out free cowboy hats. Along with the Stampede Queen (not present), the girls travel extensively promoting the Stampede throughout the year.

Keister Family Fiddlers 2

Keister Family Fiddlers 2
The Keister Family Fiddlers is a group of four fiddling sisters (ages: 14+12+9x2), accompanied by their mother Sherry on guitar. The family from Chestermere, Alberta played outside The Bay on Stephen Avenue in downtown Calgary.

Israeli Drummer in Calgary

Israeli Drummer in Calgary
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

Tararam plays to support Israel
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.

Taking a shot of Wheels in Motion

Taking a shot of Wheels in Motion
The annual Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion fundraiser took place outside of Eau Claire Market in Calgary on Sunday, June 14, 2009. It raises money to find a cure for spinal injuries, as well as improving accessibility for people with disabilities. People who are able to walk find out what it's like to navigate a race course in a wheelchair. Competitors included politicians and media personalities.