Nowtown Book Launch with Bridgeland, Vailhalen and The Ramblin' Ambassadors

Book Launch for Nowtown: Re-envisioning Calgary afterparty curated by book contributor Arif Ansari featuring performances by notable Calgary bands Bridgeland, Vailhalen and The Ramblin' Ambassadors celebrating the city's rich musical legacy, one of the many stories explored in Nowtown.
Where: Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club109 7 Avenue S.W Calgaryhttp://thepalomino.ca/18+ with government issued identificationWhen: Saturday November 21, 2026Doors: 8:00pm / Action 8:30pmAdmission: $16.00 advance at www.showpass.comNO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!!
NowtownCalgary, Mohkinstsis, is a place that resists simple summaries. It’s a young city in a constant cycle of renewal and reinvention, an ancient meeting place with history stretching back thousands of years, and a hive of creativity, entrepreneurial hustle, and experimentation that attracts new arrivals every day. Nowtown brings together voices and perspectives from across Calgary to explore the city’s restless spirit, unpack its contradictions, and celebrate its mavericks in an era when its urbanism is defined by much more than just oil.Featuring essays from community leaders, journalists, historians, artists, and architects, Nowtown explores Calgary’s diverse communities and lesser-known spaces, interrogating its myths and challenging its stereotypes along the way. From artist-run centres and underground theatre to conservative political dominance and boom-bust economic cycles, these essays explore the varied architectural, cultural, political, and economic perspectives that make Calgary unique.https://chbooks.com
BridgelandPost-Punk Krautrockhttps://bridgeland.bandcamp.comhttps://www.instagram.com/brid_geland
VailhalenAlternative Indie Rockhttps://vailhalen.bandcamp.com'https://www.instagram.com/vailhalen
The Ramblin' AmbassadorsInstrumental Surf Blueshttps://ramblinambassadors.bandcamp.comhttps://www.instagram.com/ramblinambassadors
Shelf Life Bookshttps://www.instagram.com/shelflifebooks
Coach House Bookshttps://www.instagram.com/coachhousebooks
In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina First Nation, the Iyarhe Nakoda (including Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations), the Battle River Territory of the Métis Nation of Alberta Districts 5 & 6, and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.
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