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Edmonton punks take global stage and screen
Synth-punk band Home Front took the opportunity to shout out Edmonton during a live studio session for KEXP, one of the biggest listener-funded radio stations in the United States.
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A moment in history: May 8, 1989
On this day in 1989, one of Old Strathcona's most well-known parks was fighting for a chunk of the city's surplus cash.
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OddBird helps new artists take flight
When OddBird Art and Craft Fair returns to the Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre from May 8 to 10, first-time vendor Quinton Hylton will be among the flock.
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Arts awards celebrate Edmonton's creative best
An artist who created a monumental garden rooted in memories; a filmmaker who told the story of a barrier-breaking hockey player; a writer who took a playful look at stock photography; and a musician whose record explores ambition, love, nostalgia, and growth — those are the winners of this year's Edmonton Arts Prizes.
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Edmonton dancers claim their own spotlight
Edmonton artists have launched Dance Lives Here, a campaign that aims to spread the word about the city's vibrant dance scene.
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East-side artists bring galleries to the streets
A collective of artists is reimagining the role of an art gallery as a way to build connections between neighbours.
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Councillors look to preserve more space for KDays
Edmonton city council's urban planning committee recommended setting aside more space for KDays as the Exhibition Lands are redeveloped, accepting Explore Edmonton's position that the annual fair needs at least 30 hectares.
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Indie bookstore fest focuses on community and artists
The Edmonton Indie Bookstore Extravaganza is back for a third year on April 25 and 26.
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Messer Canada brings industrial expo to Edmonton region
A multinational supplier of industrial gases is holding its next expo in Edmonton to help showcase the role its products play now — and could play in the future — as major projects get off the ground.
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