Arts

Recent stories about arts


A newspaper clipping that reads, "Big donations bolster Citadel building fund."
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A moment in history: May 23, 1975

On this day in 1975, Margaret Zeidler made a $100,000 donation towards a new home for the Citadel Theatre.

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A collage showing the sign for a Chili's restaurant on the left, and a woman drinking a margarita on the right.
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Musician collects oral histories of Edmonton's 'sacred space' — the airport Chili's

Each time Simone Atenea Medina Polo flies out of the Edmonton International Airport, she orders a Patron margarita at the Chili's Grill & Bar after getting through security.

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Three artists pose in business clothing and colourful accessories.
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Artists explore what isn't in city archives

Three artists are working to animate the City of Edmonton Archives through different art that explores what is — and isn't — in those archives.

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A group of people pose in front of a mural depicting a dragon.
arts downtown

Documentary about Chinatown mural to screen at inaugural Edmonton edition of FascinAsian

A short film that embodies the spirit of a mural in Chinatown will screen at the first Edmonton edition of the FascinAsian Film Festival on May 10.

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A group of people congregate at the Edmonton International Fringe Festival grounds, some of whom are wearing costumes.
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Fringe Festival marks fundraising milestone but eyes monetizing portable toilets

While the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival has grown its monthly donors from 34 to 535 since launching its Sustain Fringe campaign one year ago, officials say it still needs to find more.

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Two smiling women in winter clothes pose in front of a vacant storefront.
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Violets moving west of Mill Creek Ravine as area heats up with business activity

The owners of the Violets boutique say their upcoming move from McCauley to a spot on Whyte Avenue directly west of the Mill Creek Ravine fulfills a long-held desire to be part of the charm of the surrounding small business community.

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Luke Azevedo wearing a leather jacket.
arts business

New Edmonton Screen CEO wants to leverage local strengths for global growth

The incoming CEO of Edmonton Screen says he's leaving a nearly 18-year career as film commissioner with Calgary Economic Development to help nurture Edmonton's film, TV, and digital media talent and attract outside productions.

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A newspaper clipping that reads, "Improvisational comics look for new home in Edmonton"
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A moment in history: March 21, 1980

On this day in 1980, comics from The Second City were making their Edmonton debut.

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A person sits on a balcony between a pipe organ and a seating area.
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Library's resident musician wants to connect Edmonton's music scene

Biboye Onanuga, the full-time drummer sitting behind many different kits, is trying to use his role as the Edmonton Public Library's musician in residence to connect musicians to the city's growing scene.

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