Nordstrom Calgary x Alberta Children's Hospital x United way: Chinook Centre Opening Gala

Tonight, on September 17th Nordstrom, Inc., one of the United States’ leading fashion speciality retailers, will celebrate the opening of its first Canadian store at Chinook Centre in Calgary with a opening gala. The event will benefit Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation andUnited Way of Calgary and Area. 

Gala attendees will be among the first to preview the new 140,000 square-foot store while enjoying hors d’oeuvres, dinner and desserts, cocktails, live entertainment, a fall fashion presentation and the opportunity to shop. The gala host committee includes Lisa Arcega, Kim Berjian, Jennifer Boulanger, Heather Culbert, Lindsay Culbert, Trudi Curran, Barb Higgins, Deborah Korpach, Jane McCaig and Jane Vernon. Tickets are $100 and will go on sale in July. The event is completely underwritten by Nordstrom and 100% of ticket sales will be split between both organizations.

The two non-profits came together with Nordstrom to identify a signature cause and decided to direct gala funds to programs that support the mental health and wellbeing of Calgary youth.
“We believe in supporting and giving back to the community before we open our doors for business,” said Shelia Wooldridge, Nordstrom Chinook Centre store manager. “This exciting gala partnership with the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation and United Way will help raise funds to ensure Calgary youth have the support they need to manage mental health challenges and step confidently into bright futures.”

“Mental health has been identified as one of the biggest health problems facing young people in Canada today,” says Saifa Koonar, President and CEO of the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation. “We are thrilled that Nordstrom is partnering with us and United Way to raise awareness and support, so together we can help those who are suffering.”

One in five children is affected by mental health issues, impacting 200,000 children in Alberta. Teenagers are especially vulnerable due to the physical changes that occur around puberty, which impact mental health. In fact, over half of the lifetime cases of psychiatric disorders begin by age 14. To help address this, the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation and United Way are working together with Calgary schools to nurture resiliency in teenagers, provide insights into common mental health distress and disorders, reduce stigma and increase knowledge about appropriate interventions.

Lucy Miller, United Way’s President & CEO, says it’s exciting to see Nordstrom arrive in Calgary with a strong community focus. “This partnership will help youth in our city thrive,” says Miller. “The issue of youth mental health is too large for any one organization to tackle alone, which is why collaborations like this are so important. When we help our most vulnerable, we make the city better for everyone.”

Nordstrom Chinook Centre opens Friday, September 19, 2014 at 10 a.m. Stay Tuned with Gar&Mann:L, we will keep you updated with the special opening gala! 

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KUBRICK - An Art Show Tribute by Spoke Art

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"All Work No Play"

An art show tribute to the films of Stanley Kubrick. Over 60 artists were invited to re-imagine their favorite characters, scenes and thematic concepts from one of the world’s most prolific directors. Spanning a plethora of mediums from sculpture and painting to limited edition prints, the show seeks to honor one of the 20th century’s most significant directors while also reinterpreting his impact in a contemporary context.

Widely known for his controversial techniques and highly controlled directorial style, Kubrick has fabricated a diverse repertoire of films and imagined worlds for his viewers. One of the great idiosyncratic masterminds in history’s cinema, Kubrick has cultivated a noteworthy genre completely his own. Critical discussions of humanity, morality and social justice all appear in his work regularly. Contextually disparate but psychologically banded, all of Kubrick’s films challenge the viewer both intellectually and ethically. A true auteur, Kubrick’s work pushes our understanding of human nature to severe place. Extreme violence, salaciousness and deranged psychological behavior are commonplace motifs instrumented to establish Kubrick’s pessimistic undertones. Even through satire, Kubrick manages to take levity to a place of lunatic proportion.

All the artists were allowed to select the film of their choosing, there were no guidelines on subject matter or content. Each artist was given free reign to re-interpret and render their take on Kubrick’s entire cinematic collection. Resulting in a variegated display, KUBRICK is an experiment in modernity, a cross-section between film and art.

KUBRICK- An Art Show Tribute will debut on Saturday, September 6th, from 6pm – 10pm. There is no cover charge, complimentary beverages will be served and some artists will be in attendance. The exhibition will be on view until September 27th.

To find out more about KUBRICK here. 

Tim Doyle - "Death of the Author"

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Dave MacDowell - "Come Play With Us, Stanley

Justin Van Genderen - "Fullest Possible Use"

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Spoke Art 

Hermès "Leather Forever" Exhibition in PMQ Central Hong Kong

"Leather Forever" exhibition by Hermès will be held from September 7th to September 28th at the PMQ Central Hong Kong. Leather Forever invites you to discover the world of Hermès leather, showcasing the incredible know-how of our artisans in an exhibition that is both poetic and informative. By the end of your visit, you too might find yourself captivated by this material which has been Hermès’ passion since 1837. The exclusive exhibition will tour around the world through Shanghai, Rome, London, Madrid and Taipei showcasing the brand's luxury origin and craftsmanship. From shoes, handbags, accessories and everyday furniture, over 300 pieces are transported directly from the Hermès Museum in Paris. Total of 13 zones are on display for audience to experience different facets of Hermès. More information about Hermès check here. 

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