A middle-aged woman recollects a story of abiding love between two families, one black, one white, and the two children that were born into their shared household in early 1960’s South Africa. A story of two families separated by racism, but connected by love. Winner of the 2001 Obie Award for Best Play “Astonishing…affecting…A deceptive …
Cultural Campfires have become a community favourite over the summer months. Each week at 7PM in Shikaoi Park, storytellers share stories from an array of cultural backgrounds around the campfire. It is a place where culture can be shared, understanding can be built, and connections can be nourished. The campfires are designed not just to …
This uproarious musical comedy returns in its first revival. Set in the exotically distant world of Edmonton supper clubs of the 1960s, it’s a glamorous and exciting tribute to the enterprising and entrepreneurial artistic spirit which endures in our city to this day. A wiseacre chanteuse and restaurant proprietor keeps her club going at all …
w/ The Brass tactics Raúl Monsalve y los Forajidos find common threads between funk, Afrobeat and traditional Afro-Venezuelan music on “Bocón”. Lauded Family Atlantica frontwoman, Luzmira Zerpa, guests on lead vocals, transforming a traditional song from the coastal region of Barlovento, decrying liars, big mouths, or “bocones” into a denouncement of today’s national and world leaders who display a …
Sophie Buddle is a stand-up, a tv writer, and a podcaster. You've seen her on CBC's This Hour Has 22 Minutes as a correspondent and as a staff writer, she's also been featured on JFL All Access, Kevin Hart's LOL Network, The Late Late Show with James Corden, the Winnipeg Comedy Festival and the Halifax Comedy Festival. Sophie …
Fête Au Village annual festival in the Town of Legal, Alberta. Celebrating the community & surrounding area, the festival welcomes all while creating lasting memories in celebration of the community. The Fête au Village is a truly unique fair which draws in many people from local towns and many surrounding areas. It is one of …
The annual Festival is a four-day family-friendly cultural and musical extravaganza. Featuring 70 artists from Alberta, Canada, and the world performing on five daytime and two evening stages in concerts and sessions — unpredictable mash-ups where artists collaborate in unique and unexpected ways, sharing songs and stories. Featuring Bahamas, Digable Planets, The Weather Station Tanya …
Edmonton’s extravaganza of rides, games, music, food and adventure. The rides and games alone will leave you breathless and wanting more. Watch as fireworks light up the night sky and cheer for the band onstage. Savour the tangy smokiness of a perfectly barbecued rib, taste the warm sugary bliss of freshly fried donuts and bite …
Experience Edmonton's Premium Indoor Farmers's Market. You’ll find over 110 of your favorite vendors year-round. More than 80% are local artisans: making, baking and growing their products by themselves: freshly baked bread, vibrant fruits, berries and veggies, grass fed meat and eggs, delicious wines and beers, aroma nuts and sweets, unique crafts and plants. Organic, …
A middle-aged woman recollects a story of abiding love between two families, one black, one white, and the two children that were born into their shared household in early 1960’s South Africa. A story of two families separated by racism, but connected by love. Winner of the 2001 Obie Award for Best Play “Astonishing…affecting…A deceptive …
