Epicurean Calgary

September 2018

September 19-30, 2018

Calgary International Film Festival

Main Festival Venues: Cineplex Odeon Eau Claire Cinemas, 200 Barclay Parade S.W. and Globe Cinema, 617 8 Avenue S.W. plus other locations

Film Schedule Start Times
Wednesday, September 19
7:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 20
6:30 p.m.-9:35 p.m.
Friday, September 21
6:52 p.m.-9:45 p.m.
Saturday, September 22
12:59 p.m.-9:50 p.m.
Sunday, September 23
11:00 a.m.-11:10 p.m.
Monday, September 24
6:47 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 25
12:47 p.m.-9:20 p.m.
Wednesday, September 26
6:33 p.m.-9:15 p.m.
Thursday, September 27
6:20 p.m.-11:22 p.m.
Friday, September 28
6:47 p.m.-11:42 p.m
Saturday, September 29
11:00 a.m.-11:26 p.m.
Sunday, September 30
11:00 a.m.-10:05 p.m.

Galas
Wednesday, September 19
CIFF Red Carpet Opening Gala: The Sisters Brothers
Jack Singer Concert Hall, 205 8 Avenue S.E. followed by after-party: Jack Singer
Concert Hall
7:30 p.m.
Opening Gala Ticket: $27-$78

Friday, September 28
Magic Piano & Chopin Shorts
National Music Centre, 850 4 Street S.E.
6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Tickets: $25
Child (12 and under): $15

Saturday, September 29
Closing Gala: Making Coco: The Grant Fuhr Story at Cineplex Eau Claire
7:30 p.m.
Closing Gala Ticket: $35

Sunday, September 30
Awards Party at Junction - Food, Stage, and Bar, 628 8 Ave. S.W/
8:00 p.m.
FREE

Online Advance Tickets Price:
General Admission Single Ticket: $15-$17

Ticket Packs:
The Festival Pass: $350
6 Ticket Pack: $80
10 Ticket Pack: $125
20 Ticket Pack: $240

The Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) is a 12-day showcase of up to 178 multi-genre feature and short films from Canada and over 40 other countries. The festival hosts gala events, screenings, special presentations, and a “Behind the
Screen” series that emphasizes unique and exciting ways for filmmakers and fans to interact. The Calgary International Film Festival is now the largest film festival in Alberta and is the sixth largest in Canada. The Calgary International Film Festival taking place September 19-30.
Since 1999, CIFF has become one of the largest film festivals in Canada – enjoyed by upwards of 40,000 cultural enthusiasts - and a premiere cultural event in Calgary’s social calendar. Demonstrating unparalleled diversity and accessibility as an arts medium, CIFF is integral to the cultural fabric of the city, delivering measurable impact, connectivity, and cultural relevance.
The Festival presents films from more than 40 countries over twelve exciting days, in categories that include Feature, Short, and Documentary categories and genres ranging from Family and American Indie to World Cinema and Music On Film.
CIFF is also proud to present a number of awards to outstanding films as selected by esteemed juries and panels each year. Among them are the prestigious Mavericks Award, the Best in Canadian Features, International Features, Documentaries, Live
Action Shorts, Animated Shorts, the Alberta Spirit Award which celebrates excellence in indigenous filmmaking and new media projects, as well as the coveted People’s Choice Award. Finding inspiration in Alberta’s core western values and developing them into an artistic mandate for cultural growth, Mavericks was launched at CIFF’s 10th anniversary in 2009 as a celebration of independence of spirit, thought and execution in visual artistry. Through Mavericks, Calgary, where the West meets the world, will become a destination to cultivate connection and community for current and historical international trailblazers to celebrate, reward, and explore the new horizons of contemporary cinema. In addition, the CIFF Society presents Doc Soup and six-month screening series of informative, award winning and critically acclaimed documentary films as well as many special screening and partnership events throughout the year.

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September 21-22, 2018

The MASHING

Stampede Grandstand, Stampede Park

Friday: 3:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Saturday: 2:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

Daily Schedule:
2:00 p.m. Saturday – Doors Open/All Sampling Begins
3:00 p.m. Friday – Doors Open/All Sampling Begins
9:00 p.m. – No Entry
9:15 p.m. – Sample Token Sales End
9:30 p.m. – Last Call for Alcohol
10:00 p.m. – Event/Consumption Ends

Tickets:
Friday/Saturday General Admission: $19.99
General Admission Weekend Pass: $34.99
Friday/Saturday Beer Geek VIP: $29.99
Beer Geek VIP Weekend Pass: $49.99
Beer Geek VIPs get several awesome perks! VIPs get their own separate entrance, their own private VIP Lounge area, private VIP washrooms and an exclusive gift card! Also at the Cask Stage, VIPs receive a free sample of each cask specifically made for The Mashing!

The MASHING – a chance to live deeper!
Alberta Beer Festivals has evolved their fall events to celebrate community and satisfy your cravings for all things new!
The MASHING (the common process used in brewing, distilling, and cider making) brings together the best distilleries, breweries, restaurants, artists and community in a unique space for a sampling event unlike any other in the world! At the MASHING, you’ll be able to immerse yourself in many of the things ABF believes in – the concepts of grains to glass and farm to table, all things local, art, culture, community, and a strong charitable component – all while sampling from incredible distilleries, breweries, cideries and restaurants. With DJs, a live music stage, art installations, photography walls and more – you’ll be transported to a whole new world just by stepping out in your own community. Live deep at the Mashing!

The Mashing Festival Schedules
Coming Soon!

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September 27-October 7, 2018

Annual Okanagan Fall Wine Festival

Okanagan Wine Country, B.C.

Event prices from FREE to $169

Saturday, September 29
The Westjet Wine Tastings
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Kelowna International Airport, 200 - 6197 Airport Way, Kelowna
Tickets: $89.00 (all incl.)

Friday, October 5 - Saturday, October 6
Cropped
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Penticton Trade & Convention Centre, 273 Power St. Penticton
Tickets: $69.00 (all incl.)
WEEKEND PASS: Cropped: $115.50

Warm, desert days and cool nights. Its just what the doctor or in this case, viticulturist ordered to ripen the grapes and prepare for harvest. It also makes it a great time to visit the Okanagan.
For ten days in October ending on the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend the Annual Fall Okanagan Wine Festival is a celebration of earthly delights. Now in its 38th  year, it is the premier event produced by the Okanagan Wine Festivals Society. Talk about an authentic experience, the 10 day festival takes place across the Valley during grape harvest. The event has been among the 100 top events in North America for the past 15 years, and has earned a reputation for creating a superb wine experience at the heart of the industry. With over 200 events happening around the valley, well...you get the picture. It is the only festival in North America to happen at the heart of harvest. Must be something in the wine.
The festivities kick off with the 1st annual British Columbia Lieutenant Governor's Wine Awards and Reception in Kelowna September 27 -- a merger of the province's two premier judging competitions presided over by the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, and wrap up Thanksgiving weekend with Cropped… Presented by Valley First, British Columbia’s largest wine tasting and farmer’s market in Penticton.
Join in for a vineyard tour, lunch among the vines or dine on a waterfront patio. Take in a seminar. Learn food and wine pairings from award-winning Okanagan chefs. Whatever you choose, do it early: events sell out weeks (and months) in advance.
New wines, old friends. Gourmet meals under starry skies. And a glass of great BC wine.

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September 28-29, 2018

Banff Whisky Experience

Banff Park Lodge, 222 Lynx St, Banff, Alberta

Friday Night Tasting Event:
North American Whisky
7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Tickets: $90
VIP: $125 entrance at 6:00 p.m.

Saturday Night Tasting Event:
International Whisky
7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Tickets: $135
VIP: $185 entrance at 6:00 p.m.

Passes:
Full Festival Pass-Grand Experience (Friday & Saturday Evening tastings) inc, 3 Master Classes: $315
VIP Full Festival Pass-Grand Experience (Friday & Saturday Tasting events) inc, 3 Master Classes: $365

Master Classes
Where curation and expertise takes place. We are hosting 13 whisky tasting classes and 2 whisky culture classes over two days. All so you can experience even more. Find out what you can learn and participate in at the 2018 Banff Whisky Experience.

Friday:
Master Class 1: The Process of Whisky w/ Matthew Hendriks. 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m., Tickets: $29
Master Class 2: JP Wiser's Northern Boarder (RARE) Collection w/ Colin MacDougall. 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m., Tickets: $40
Master Class 3: Beyond the Barrel, The Art of Coopering w/ Kristofer Watson. 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m., Tickets: $29 
Master Class 4: Canadian Craft Whisky, From Coats to Coast w/ Matthew Hendriks. 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m., Tickets: $40
Master Class 5: The State of American Bourbon & Whiskey w/ Sam Mead. 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Tickets: $40
Master Class 6: Back to the Future w/ Davin deKergommeaux. 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Tickets: $40

Saturday:
Master Class 7: Beyond the Barrel, The Art of Coopering w/ Kristofer Watson. 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m., Tickets: $29 
Master Class 8: The Dynamic Duo, Chocolate and Whisky w/ Shelly Gordash. 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m., Tickets: $40
Master Class 9: The love of Single Cask & Small Batch Whisky w/Evan Eckersley & Curt Robinson. 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m., Tickets: $40
Master Class 10: The Secret Single Malts w/ Peter Burns. 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m., Tickets: $40 
Master Class 11: Kavalan, A Single Malt from the Other Side of the World w/ J. Wheelock. 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m., Tickets: $40
Master Class 12: The Glenlivet w/ Keith Trusler. 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m., Tickets: $40
Master Class 13: The Audacity of Rye w/ Davin deKergommeaux. 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m., Tickets: $40
Master Class 14: The Balvenie, Inside Warehouse 24 w/ Jamie Johnson. 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Tickets: $40
Master Class 15: ARDBEG, Peat and Love w/ Bryan Simpson. 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Tickets: $40

New in 2018, the Banff Whisky Experience is a two-day event celebrating the craftsmanship of some of the finest whisky distilleries in the world. Take a class taught by industry insiders, meet master distillers, and enjoy mountaintop tastings among the beauty of Banff National Park.
Join in for one of the most unique whisky festivals in Canada, pairing whisky with mountain culture to give you a chance to hike, climb, raft, fish and enjoy the Canadian Rockies during the most beautiful time of year. Then gather around whisky for two days as you experience classes taught by famous master distillers, brand ambassadors, whisky authors as well as mountain top tastings of the top whiskies and our grand Ballroom tasting events, all while rivalling in the best outdoor experiences imaginable.
This will be no ordinary festival. You want more - the very best experiences - and that is exactly what you are going to get in the Canadian Rocky Mountains over two days in September 2018. The Banff Whisky Experience will celebrate the craftsmanship of some of the finest whisky distilleries in the world, in a mountain paradise where your senses are heightened and honed. No mere sipping of whisky up here. You will have the thrill of immersing yourself in the world's finest spirits in a place of uplifting spirituality. Consume the "water of life" while enjoying life to the fullest.
There will be classes taught by industry insiders, master distillers and mountain top tastings of the finest whiskies all combined with a generous helping of mountain adventures. Enjoy fly fishing, alpine hiking, and warm campfires, amidst the glorious beauty of a Rocky Mountain fall.

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October 2018

October 12-13, 2018

Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival

Stampede Park's BMO Centre, Halls D & E

Times:
Friday, October 12: 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 13: 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 13: 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

Ticket Prices:
Early Bird (before September 7):
Friday evening: $24
Saturday afternoon: $19
Saturday evening: $27

Regular Online (after September 7):
Friday evening: $28
Saturday afternoon: $20
Saturday evening: $32

Door:
Friday evening: $34
Saturday afternoon: $25
Saturday evening: $37

VIP:
Friday evening: $28-$40
Saturday afternoon: NA
Saturday evening: $31-$43
A VIP ticket grants you speedy access into the Grand Tasting Hall through an exclusive entrance, a private coat check (fee applies), a Giusti Bubbly Bar and chocolate upon arrival.

Sampling Coupons:
Sampling coupons are $0.50 each and can be purchased at the Grand Tasting Hall. Samples range from 1 to 20 or more coupons, depending on the item. Prices per sample are set by exhibitors.

Explore an incredible array of dynamic wines, smooth spirits and downright delicious beers from around the globe, all under one roof. Cap it all off with tantalizing bites from some of Calgary’s best restaurants, and you’ve got a can’t-miss event. After all – with over 20 years under their belt, they're nearly aged to perfection.
On October 12th and 13th wine and food lovers are invited to indulge at the 21st annual Calgary Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival. The Festival will feature a wide array of world-class wine, premium spirits, import and micro-brewed beer, and an assortment of local culinary creations in a fun, social, and relaxed atmosphere. This year, the Festival will once again feature a Saturday Afternoon Session, providing even more opportunity to sip and sample.

The Grand Tasting Hall
The Stampede Park BMO Centre will host Calgary's 2018 Grand Tasting Hall, with over 200 exhibitor booths featuring the latest adult beverage products and local menu items. Enjoy a distinguished collection of wines from around the globe, along with premium spirits, single malt and blended scotches, port, specialty liqueurs, and import and micro-brewed beer. Pair your beverages with a delicious selection of nibbles from local restaurants, hotel and food purveyors. Offering something for everyone, products will range from value based to ultra exclusive. The Grand Tasting Hall offers a unique opportunity to explore new products, interact with the experts and discover new finds. While at the Festival, stop by the on-site Sobeys Liquor store to purchase your favourite finds to enjoy at home.
Also take part in The Great Big Taste Awards, and more.

The Great Big Taste Awards
The Great Big Taste Awards are their version of the People’s Choice Awards, but without the red carpet and way fewer speeches. Vote for your favourite sips and samples after the Festival and they’ll crown the winners in two food categories and 14 beverage categories. Share your top choices on social media using #RMWFF2018 and you’ll be entered to win some seriously delicious prizes.

Giving Back
Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival is proud to support the following organizations in 2018, and offer attendees unique opportunities to give back to the community while enjoying this year's Festival; SAIT & NAIT, Mealshare, and the Calgary and Edmonton Food Banks.

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