| Local talent discovered on the Web
It's true that the Internet allows you to visit virtually anywhere in the world you want to go. You can chat about world politics in your underwear or buy a bikini at 4 a.m. You can find an online nutritionist or book a room with that charming looking bed & breakfast in Sweden. The possibilities are limitless, but don't forget that you can be even more of a shut in by checking out local fare online.
Plenty of restaurants, theatre and real estate listings bear the name Calgary in their dot.com titles. From the Folk Festival to information on swingers clubs, Cowtown is definitely accessible in the online world. Most give pretty basic info with not a lot of flash, but there are always exceptions to the rule.
One of the best looking sites can be found at nightgallerycabaret.com. Yes, it's the online version of that lovable night spot, complete with club info, live shows, DJs, a photo gallery and a kick ass links page. The site is still in its infancy, but shows huge potential for providing the essential dope on the indie scene. Love the map and directions page – nice touch.
As I searched through my Web browser's more than 100,000 offerings on Calgary Web sites, I realized that our city has its share of less than engaging online communities. Between the abandoned and utterly confusing, I found the champion of what the....? I won't spoil the fun – ponder the the true meaning of life yourself at calgaryplus.ca/E/F/CGYAB/0000/00/29/1.html. Oh, and don't forget to print a map. |
