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CALGARY WEATHER
TODAY: 5, Sunny
TONIGHT: -9, Clear
THURSDAY: 7, Sunny
Here comes the High Pressure we’ve been waiting for!! Clear conditions, and a moderate Southwesterly Flow will bring warmer than average temperatures to the region for the next several days.
-Meteorologist Andrew Schultz.

I said “yes” to a little friendly competition 2 months ago and now we’re down to the wire!  Some local media personalities are performing in a “Dancing with the Stars” showcase as a fundraiser for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.  Consider yourself invited to watch us all make fools of ourselves on the dance floor!

It’s been a blast training at Arthur Murray Dance Studios.  The big show goes down Saturday March 20th.  Tix are $40 for the party or $125 if you want to do it up swanky and get dinner too!  Call 403-319-0732 or click here for all the dets.

Check out the dress I’m borrowing from a pro ballroom competitor.  No it doesn’t fit yet.  I have 11 days to smash into it.  I’m dancing the Cha Cha and hope nothing will fly out the front.  Hopefully my dance partner will not split his pants.  He has to catch me and has ripped two pairs already.

Phoenix from 97.7 is performing a Pasa Doble – Trista his partner is *unbelievable*.  I crashed his rehearsal the other day and they look really good.

If you recognize the other media personality, you’re watching the wrong morning show

Come support a great cause!  *And* come cheer me on – I really want to win the mirror ball trophy!

CALGARY WEATHER
TODAY: -2, Scattered Flurries
TONIGHT: -9, Clearing
WEDNESDAY: 5, Sunny
A Low Pressure system in Montana will continue to pump moisture into the province…Scattered Flurries expected today, with clearing overnight….A Southwesterly Flow will bring us back up to above average temperatures by tomorrow.
-Meteorologist Andrew Schultz.

It sure has been a long time (seven years, in fact) since we last saw a standalone Final Fantasy title. It’s hard to believe Final Fantasy X-2 was released way back in 2003. Yes, a lot of time has passed and Square Enix has been busy working on the 13th installment of the franchise ever since.

There’s no denying the Final Fantasy series has been good to Square Enix. More than 92 million copies of the franchise have shipped worldwide. Those who fell in love with the series have followed it through, and it continues to pick up new fans along the way. Which could very well be why there is so much excitement over this title.

Square Enix has a history of producing quality, lengthy, intense role playing games but can a company justify spending 7 years producing a title? While series fanatics will fall head over heals in love, newer fans will question a few aspects of the game.

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Funk-galactic at Hotel Arts! A Party in benefit of Decidedly Jazz Dance Works was off the hook on Saturday, March 6th.  The 7th annual event titled ‘Possessed’ had music, food, and some funky dance moves by DJD dancers!

Lots great local entertainers came out to support,  from Lobby Entertainment by Lady C, to music from The Superband and DJ Cameron Sound.

Spontaneous performances by DJD dancers. They performed Funk Police (Choreographed by Kaleb Tekeste), Funk Freaks (Choreographed by Dinou Marlett Stuart), Funkgalactic (Choreographed by Deanne Walsh)

Special Appearance by Josh Hilberman.

Next Performances by DJD:

2010: A Tap Oddity at The Grand, March 19-28.

WiseApple at Epcor Centre, Max Bell Theatre, June 9 -20.

It was all glitz and glamour at the 2nd annual 2010 Calgary Choice Awards , which was originally called the Calgary Oscars, until the Academy sent the organizers a letter to change the name.  As per request, the name changed a month ago to Calgary Choice Awards!  Over 400 people attended the red carpet gala – Sold Out Success!  It was a great opportunity for Calgary Small and Medium businesses to strut their stuff and feel like stars, on Saturday March 6th, at Flames Central. 380 companies were nominated by the public before Christmas. Over 5000 people (general public) voted on the nominees. Voting ran from Jan. 15 – Feb. 19, 2010.

Calgary Choice Award Winners

Here is the complete list of winners in each category:

Best in Arts & Culture – Alberta Ballet

Best in Spa/Beauty – CaVaBien Hair Studio & Spa

Best in Hotel/Inn – The Fairmont Palliser

Best in Auto Service – Heninger Toyota

Best in Fitness – Talisman Centre

Best Home Builder – Empire Custom Homes

Best Public Venue/Tourist Attraction – Calgary Zoo

Best Nightclub/Bar/Pub – Ship and Anchor Pub

Best in Children’s Retail – Coffee & S’cream

Best Transportation Provider – WestJet Airlines

Best in Casual Dining Experience – Peters’ Drive-In

Best in Retail Experience Crave Cookies and Cupcakes

Best in Fine Dining Experience – RedWater Rustic Grille

Best Media Personality/Celebrity – Barb Higgins

Best Medical & Health Care Service – Blink Eyewear

Best New Business (under two years) – Bass Pro Shops

Best Independently Owned Business – Cakeworks

Best Employer – Small Business (under 30 employees) – Cakeworks

Best Employer (over 30 employees) – WestJet Airlines

Everyday Hero – Eric Crowell

For more click here

March 2010,  a tasty month!

Dine Out Calgary brings ten days of excellent dining options between March 5-14th, 2010.  More than 80 restaurants in Calgary are participating. The City’s top chefs will present great samples and three-course dinning experience’s. Price varies from $15 – $35/person for Lunch and Dinner. The Gourmet Dine Out is $85/person, which will feature Chef’s favorites, including wine pairings.  For a complete list of participating restaurants click here

If you watched the Oscars last night then you most likely have seen this already. But if you haven’t, you’re in luck. The video above is Apple’s first commercial for the upcoming iPad.

So? Does it make you excited? Want one even more now? Or does it make you realize it’s only a larger iPod Touch?

CALGARY WEATHER
TODAY: 8, Partly Cloudy – Chance Afternoon Showers
TONIGHT: -6, Light Snow
TUESDAY: -1, Scattered Flurries
A Pacific Low is dragging moisture straight North through Oregon and Washington State, into Southern BC…it will push East late today – bringing a chance for Showers as early as this afternoon, and Flurries overnight into Tuesday.