Last night New West Theatre put on its second performance of Party On! complete with high-energy comedy, songs, and dance. The show featured classic party songs perfect for summer. From Phil Collins to Whitney Houston, hits from all your favourite artists made an appearance in the lineup.

Behind the Scenes, A Visit with Cirque du Soleil (Paige Murray)

The last time I went to a Cirque du Soleil performance I had just entered my teen years. I distinctly remember struggling with my evening's choice of ensemble, more than I remember the show itself. However, adolescent graphic-t's, DC skate shoes, and hormonal mood swings aside, the extraordinary skill and talent displayed at the event was not lost on me and it's something that has continued to mesmerize me over the years. I'm challenged by 30 consecutive "girl push-ups," so people climbing a rope the height of an arena using only the strength of their arms is unbelievable! As well as a definite blow to my self-esteem.

When we started to plan out the January/February edition of Lethbridge living Magazine, I was really excited when our editor, Jenn Schmidt-Rempel, told us what our front cover story was going to be. Pet adoptions! Who doesn't love a cute, fluffy, dog or cat story? Even better, the majority of the photos were being shot right here at the magazine, by my husband, Cody Belter, who owns Shutterbug Photography.