Your curated list of fundraisers, restaurants, events and more.
AVENUE - MADE IN ALBERTA AWARDS
Wednesday, October 12 | Calgary Central Library
The Made in Alberta Awards celebrate great Alberta products, businesses and ingenuity. The Made in Alberta Awards program supports and promotes local businesses and encourages people to shop local. The Conference and Awards on October 12 include workshops, presentations and networking opportunities featuring experts in retail and wholesale marketing, global exporting, business consulting, finance, artisan markets and more. The 2022 Award Winners will be honoured at the evening awards ceremony and cocktail reception. Network with Alberta business leaders at the event.
FAMOUS 5 FOUNDATION - 93 ANNIVERSARY OF THE PERSONS' CASE PINK TEA
Sunday, October 16 | Fairmont Palliser
As the former chair of the board for the Famous 5 Foundation (F5F) and continued supporters of the organization, Ellen Parker and PARKER team are excited to support the F5F with their event. Celebrate the achievements of women and the 93 anniversary of the Persons Case with the F5F in the Cyrstal Ballroom at the Palliser Hotel. Enjoy lively conversation, tea, and light bites with leaders from across Calgary. Dr. Rupinder Toor will speak about women's well-being with a powerful keynote speech as money is raised to support the educational programmes of the F5F. Bring your friends together and purchase a table or attend on your own and make new connections. Tickets are available online now!
INSPIRATI- STRESS LESS, ENJOY MORE
Throughout October | inspirati
We love inspirati and the stunning fine linens and home essentials sold in their fantastic new space. Inspirati has launched Stress Less, Enjoy More, a new workshop series that features fun and educational lessons in hosting, preparing tricky recipes and etiquette. Learn about all of the workshops and sign up for your favourites online!
TREAT ACCESSIBLY
Sunday, October 23 | 10a Street NW
PARKER PR is honoured to be working with Treat Accessibly to build national awareness and participation in Treat Accessibly. The movement aims to encourage homeowners and their communities to celebrate Halloween in a way that is inclusive, through simple changes to trick-or-treating traditions. In addition, Treat Accessibly with the support of Canadian Tire and your local RE/MAX offices, is hosting an early Halloween experience with the goal to have fun and inspire accessible change across Canada. Register to participate in the Halloween Village and get your free lawn sign for October 31!
AVENUE - TOP 40 UNDER 40
Wednesday, October 26 | Eau Claire Tower
PARKER PR CEO, Ellen Parker is a Top 40 under 40 alum and we are excited to invite you to join us in celebrating the next Top 40. The Top 40 class of 2022 will be announced live at the gala. Enjoy live music by SergeantxComrade, a Bowmore whiskey lounge and appetizers and celebrate the young, successful Calgarians moving our city forward. Tickets are available online.
CALGARY PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA - 22/23 SEASON
Ongoing | Jack Singer Concert Hall
Before starting PARKER PR in 2015, Ellen worked for the CPO and the organization is still near and dear to her heart. There are a variety of performances included in the 2022/2023 season including guest artists, classical giants, new discoveries, pop favourites, family fun and much more. Take a look at the events calendar and select a few shows to check out.
MODERN STEAK -BIFTEK MODERNE
October 1 to 29 | Modern Steak - Stephen Ave
PARKER PR's long-time friend and client, Modern Steak, is hosting Top Chef Alum Chef Xavier Lacaze. Chef Lacaze and the team at Modern Steak have worked together to develop an elevated experience. Biftek Moderne is the cumulation of passion for French food and steak and creativity and gives Calgarians the opportunity to enjoy an exclusive and limited-time French Steakhouse pop-up. Book your table online now!
HEADVERSITY - UPSTREAM SUMMIT
Tuesday, November 8 | Contemporary Calgary
PARKER PR's friends at headversity are hosting Upstream, an inaugural proactive mental health summit. Attendees will have the opportunity to be part of a community of professionals who are committed to making mental health part of their company culture. Keynote speakers include Steve Cadigan, the first Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) hired at LinkedIn and Stefen J. Welch, VP Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion of the Detroit Pistons. The speakers will dive into why building mentally resilient companies ultimately builds a stronger workforce and lead important conversations about preventative care. Register today!
