Puppets are taking over Calgary at the Festival of Animated Objects

It’s that time of year when puppets reign supreme in Calgary’s art scene. The Festival of Animated Objects is back for its 15th iteration, with live performances, exhibitions and screenings in full force this week. The festival officially runs from March 14th to 22nd, with three exhibitions hanging around until April. That means there’s still plenty of time to explore your...
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