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SkirtsAfire 2022
March 3-13, 2022
SkirtsAfire is Edmonton's only theatre and multidisciplinary arts organization featuring women and non-binary artists. We present powerful and insightful stories to a diverse audience that is hungry to be moved by passionate performances and exhibitions.
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Arts Roundup
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The Arts Roundup provides you with the latest headlines and happenings related to arts and culture in the Edmonton region.
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A moment in history: Sept. 20, 1912
On this day 111 years ago, the Bijou Theatre, Edmonton's first cinema, was advertising its latest showings.
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Gaming studios leverage connections made at GamesCom
A trade mission to Germany helped a big Edmonton video game developer build more hype around its first big release while giving smaller studios more traction on an international stage.
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Summer festival safety measures evolve, but not out of fear
Security at summer festivals evolved this year, but not because of a fear of violence, despite a general narrative that the city is less safe.
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Drag and food collide during Pride at Sashay, Fillet!
An event that pairs chefs with drag performers to raise money for a queer cause is coming to Edmonton for the first time this month.
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A moment in history: Aug. 16, 1984
On this day in 39 years ago, Edmonton's city council was washing away any hope of a fountain in the North Saskatchewan River.
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Participatory budgeting program funds up to 18 projects
A library showcasing Tamil culture, an art project enlisting kids to decorate trashcans, and a rock art workshop are among the community-based projects a city councillor's office will be funding in Karhiio this year.
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Residents take up residence at Double Dragon
A DJ-and-video collective that began by hosting casual events at an apartment has found its latest home at a new nightclub in Edmonton.
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Burlesque Follies explores art form's history at K-Days
A new show based on burlesque's history will premiere at K-Days inside the exhibition's newly installed Cristal Palace Spiegeltent.
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Game developers chart a new course
Edmonton's gaming scene owes much to trailblazer BioWare, but the next generation of developers is doing things differently.
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Artist's exploration of inclusive skateboarding inspires architects
An Edmonton artist helped an architecture firm explore the idea of "delightful unburdening" by imagining a more inclusive skate park during a recently completed residency.
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StreetFest prioritizes safety for 2023 edition
The Edmonton International Street Performers Festival and The Works Art & Design Festival have teamed up for a second year at Churchill Square, with safety for everyone top of mind.
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Weekend agenda: July 7-9, 2023
Opportunities this weekend include a variety of history tours, an avenue full of art, a fundraiser for dog lovers, a celebration of Eid Al Adha, and an election debrief gathering.
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Harcourt House secures $100K donation but needs more time
Harcourt House is celebrating a $100,000 donation to help it buy its building, but it is asking for three more years to raise the rest of what it needs.
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Latitude 53 explores intersection of AI and art
At a time when AI is generally seen as negative for artists, Latitude 53 is hosting a virtual exhibit that explores artificial intelligence as a source of inspiration and collaboration.
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Purple City renews focus on downtown Edmonton
Purple City Music Festival will move its outdoor programming to Edmonton's core this year as part of a renewed focus on downtown vibrancy.
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