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Calgary Herald
a day ago
- Business
- Calgary Herald
Parker: Jan Eden recognized as longstanding Calgary booster
Last week, to a packed room in the Calgary Petroleum Club, an event was hosted by a group of Calgarians who felt it was time to honour Jan Eden for her longstanding commitment in promoting this city. Article content For the past 28 years she has organized lunches and dinners for executives who have moved to Calgary, to make them and their spouses feel welcome and to introduce them to people she felt they would benefit from meeting. Article content Eden's idea grew from her experience after moving here with her lawyer husband from Toronto and hosting his clients at their Riverdale Avenue home. A neighbour asked her if she would have a dinner party for a businessman moving here from Toronto to introduce him to some Calgary people he might enjoy meeting. It was quite the success as he met his future wife in Eden's kitchen. Article content Article content Eden is still the 'Queen of Connections' and every year she organizes welcoming lunches or dinners for new Calgarians to meet others. She stresses she is not an event planner, but rather when she hears of an executive moving here, she does some research into appropriate introductions for that person. Over the years, many who have been invited remain as friends or have benefitted from a business relationship, as well as having a good experience eating at places like Centini, Teatro and Hy's, as well as The Eden Bistro in Inglewood, opened eight years ago by her son Robert and his wife Nadine. Article content Article content Her work bringing people together deserves recognition as she's a real Calgary booster and one of the city's best communicators. Besides her New Calgarian events, Eden also arranges 'Conversations That Matter' lunches for her clients. At one, she had Jessica Faulds tell her story on conquering MS to 60 people at a Centini lunch. Eden is helping Faulds, a client, write a book about her 18-year MS battle. Article content After her marriage broke up and she was left to look after three children with no support, Eden needed to look for work. The Four Seasons Hotel (now Marriott Calgary Downtown) was opening, and with no experience in the hospitality industry, she talked her way into becoming the sales director, receiving six promotions within the year. Article content Having met with many business executives over the years, Eden knew she could be a successful executive coach and help business people think and execute their plans differently. Boldly, she picked Ottawa executives as a target and sent 100 handwritten letters to CEOs there inviting them to breakfast, lunch or dinner, and 50 came. Asking questions about the advice they needed, Eden signed up 10 on year-long contracts; they told others about conversations with Eden and she had 10 more within three months.
The Citizen
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Talented Bedfordview star celebrates 30 years on stage
Harry Sideropoulos is an award-winning stage actor, singer, voice-over artist, speaker, businessman and foodie. This year, the Bedfordview resident celebrates 30 years on the stage. He will take to the stage for Swingin' Las Vegas 2025, starring the Johannesburg Big Band conducted by Adam Howard, and featuring Craig Urbani, Nadine and Timothy Moloi. The production will run from May 16 to 25 at the Teatro, Montecasino. Audiences can expect the glitz, glamour and sensational sounds of Las Vegas. ALSO READ: Two talented pianists to provide Mother's Day entertainment Harry began his public career in the late 1990s on 94.7 Highveld Stereo's Rude Awakening breakfast show and was an integral part of the show for six years before resigning to focus solely on his stage career. Since then, he has performed and produced several shows in his hometown of Johannesburg and frequently appeared in America and Canada. He has a passion for comedy and loves to sing jazz and the blues. He has won three Naledi Theatre Awards, with two nominations for his work on stage. 'I'm just a gigolo, and if you know Louis Prima, you know this tune is pure magic. He performed it in his Vegas residency, and it's been one of my top 10 favourite songs to sing. ALSO READ: Two talented pianists to provide Mother's Day entertainment 'But why this song? Well, it's all about sharing the stage with Craig. Last year, we tore up Me and My Shadow together, and it was a riot. So, I can't wait to see how we're going to blow the roof off with this one,' he said. 'Outrageous – that's me, baby. Bigger, bolder and full of frolicking fun. 'I've got some seriously hot numbers lined up and, of course, more sequins because who doesn't need more jackets covered in sparkles? 'The show features some of the best swing hits, like Luck Be a Lady and Lady is a Tramp, but we're flipping things around with big band swing versions of Celine Dion, James Brown, Lady Gaga, Elton John and Oasis. It's going to be epic.' Some of Harry's career highlights include his smash-hit comedy No Sugar, Canderel Please!, which ran for six years; Big Band Blast, which ran for two seasons, celebrating the big band swing genre; The Buddy Holly Story; and the Broadway hit musical Hairspray, in which he played Edna Turnblad. 'Performing with the Johannesburg Big Band, an 18-piece ensemble led by maestro Adam Howard, is unbeatable. Add to that the incredible experience of performing in the iconic Teatro. And, of course, being back on stage with those wild cats, Timothy and Craig, is the icing on the cake. 'I'm already looking forward to the backstage chit-chat, laughter and serious chin-wagging. I love these boys. And now, with Nadine in the mix, it will be a beautiful powerhouse of swingin' fun.' He also starred in The Greek, a comedy that premiered in Toronto and Montreal, and Seriously!?, his sold-out hit comedy that premiered at his pop-up theatre concept in Johannesburg. He is preparing to spend three months in Greece this August, performing his new comedy material, before bringing it to Johannesburg and Cape Town early next year. ALSO READ: Community gather at St Benedict's College for band entertainment More recently, Harry launched his brand of unique pop-up entertainment experiences nationwide. While passionate about food, he never wanted to run a full-time restaurant. Instead, he creates pop-up culinary experiences for the corporate and private markets, blending his love of food and storytelling in exclusive, unique venues. Harry is also a sought-after MC with a unique approach to entertainment. With his deep, gravelly voice, he becomes a ringmaster, combining his MC duties with comedy, song and audience interaction, all with playful frivolity. Performances are Fridays at 19:30, Saturdays at 14:00 and 19:30, and Sundays at 14:00. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
