We’re visiting Arkadium Retro Arcade, where you can crush a high score and enjoy all the pretty lights! A fantastic place to set your inner-child free.

Links:

* Visit Arkadium Retro Arcade

* Check out the history of pinball machines!

If you have ideas for vibes and locations, email me at himagpies@gmail.com. Or find me on Instagram at hi_magpies.

This podcast is created by yours truly, here in Amiskwaciwâskahikan (ᐊᒥᐢᑲᐧᒋᐋᐧᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ ). Edmonton, Alberta in Treaty 6 territory.

*The photo for this episode is by Lisa Pruden.

We’re visiting the Hexagon Board Game Cafe, where you can gather with friends and nerd out with your favourite characters! A great space to explore all sorts of games.

Links:

* Visit the Hexagon Boardgame Cafe

* Hear more from Randy on the Ansty to Gantsy Podcast!

If you have ideas for vibes and locations, email me at himagpies@gmail.com. Or find me on Instagram at hi_magpies.

This podcast is created by yours truly, here in Amiskwaciwâskahikan (ᐊᒥᐢᑲᐧᒋᐋᐧᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ ). Edmonton, Alberta in Treaty 6 territory.

*The photo for this episode is courtesy of Hexagon Boardgame Cafe.

We’re visiting Boulders Climbing Gym, where you can hang off the walls and eat fresh baked goods! A great space to play with movement and problem solving.

Links:

* Visit Boulders Climbing Gym

* Check out everything Rock Jungle has to offer

If you have ideas for vibes and locations, email me at himagpies@gmail.com. Or find me on Instagram at hi_magpies.

This podcast is created by yours truly, here in Amiskwaciwâskahikan (ᐊᒥᐢᑲᐧᒋᐋᐧᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ ). Edmonton, Alberta in Treaty 6 territory.

*Picture for this episode is courtesy of Boulders Climbing Gym.

Season 2 drops on Thursday, May 29th!

Wrapping up season 1 with much gratitude!

Season 2 is in the works for May 2025. We'll be finding places to play.

Stay tuned by following the show on your favorite listening platforms, and on Instagram at hi_magpies.

We’re visiting Otto, where the dining room is joyful and the food is comforting. A great space to gather and share conversation.

Link:

Here is the Otto website, where you can find their menu and hours.

If you have ideas for vibes and locations, email me at himagpies@gmail.com. Or find me on Instagram at hi_magpies.

This podcast is created by yours truly, here in Amiskwaciwâskahikan (ᐊᒥᐢᑲᐧᒋᐋᐧᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ ). Edmonton, Alberta in Treaty 6 territory.

We’re visiting the iconic Strathcona branch of Edmonton Public Library, where adventure abounds and everything is free. A magical place to gather and explore.

Links:

*Visit the Strathcona library.

*Their calendar shows their programming and events. Everything is free, and there is always a special connect to festivals.

If you have ideas for vibes and locations, email me at himagpies@gmail.com. Or find me on Instagram at hi_magpies.

This podcast is created by yours truly, here in Amiskwaciwâskahikan (ᐊᒥᐢᑲᐧᒋᐋᐧᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ ). Edmonton, Alberta in Treaty 6 territory.

We’re visiting Gather Textiles, where the looms are singing and the yarn is plentiful. A great space to gather and weave.

Links:

* Visit Gather Textiles.

* The Gather team is collaborating with Traceable Textiles to create a line of local wool.
* Kim’s favorite artist, Anni Albers has an essay about weaving and tactile sensibility.

* The Edmonton Weaver’s Guild is another space for weavers to gather.

* Hear the whole story of how Gather Textile came to be on the Weave podcast.

If you have ideas for vibes and locations, email me at himagpies@gmail.com. Or find me on Instagram at hi_magpies.

This podcast is created by yours truly, here in Amiskwaciwâskahikan (ᐊᒥᐢᑲᐧᒋᐋᐧᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ ). Edmonton, Alberta in Treaty 6 territory.