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Projects aim to build belonging in Jasper Place
Eleven community-building projects that will split nearly $50,000 in funding through the We Belong in Jasper Place initiative have been announced.
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La Connexional celebrates Black histories and futures
A new dance festival that takes place on March 2 is just one way La Connexional celebrates Black and Latin cultures beyond the confines of February.
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Filmmaker gets bruised to explore indie wrestling culture
Omar Mouallem says few know that what became Stampede Wrestling held its first-ever event in Edmonton in 1948.
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How Metro Cinema puts community on the screen
As Metro Cinema opens its annual call for community programming applications, the non-profit society expects to review roughly 70 proposals and commission up to 15 community-produced series and events — all to reach more people.
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Happenings: Jan. 29, 2024
Here are some events happening today in the Edmonton area.
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Deep Freeze looks to grow despite thawing funds
The 17th annual Deep Freeze: A Byzantine Winter Festival takes place Jan. 21 to 22 on Alberta Avenue despite its ongoing difficulties securing funding and attracting volunteers.
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Teatro Live! forms club to repay loan
Enduring Edmonton theatre company Teatro Live! has leveraged community support to help repay its Canadian Emergency Business Account loan, due Jan. 18. Doing so means Teatro will see $20,000 of its $60,000 loan forgiven, with the remaining $40,000 to be subsidized by something called The Teatro 400.
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New film series celebrates shorts
The organizer of the new short-film series Cold Cuts, which takes place at The Aviary on Jan. 18, said he hopes to put more shorts in front of more audiences.
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How one advocate pushes docuseries to next level
CBC Gem's PUSH is set to return for a second season on Jan. 14 and Zachary Weeks has worked behind the scenes to ensure all the marketing for the docuseries is at the forefront for digital accessibility. It's a detail that's often overlooked, he said, but something that's part of his larger work to "move the needle" on accessibility in Edmonton.
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