Arts

Recent stories about arts


business arts

Visitor economy in focus during Tourism Week

Explore Edmonton is highlighting the value of the visitor economy as Canada heads into National Tourism Week from April 20 to 24.

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history arts

A moment in history: April 17, 1919

On this day in 1919, one of Edmonton's oldest movie theatres was showing a silent film starring Mildred Harris, Charlie Chaplin's first wife.

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arts food

Citadel restaurant raises funds for HIV Edmonton

PlayWright is extending its participation in A Taste for Life throughout the Citadel Theatre run of Casey & Diana, donating $5 from each $80 prix fixe meal to HIV Edmonton.

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A woman speaks at a podium with the Edmonton Public Library logo on it
arts city council

'It is censorship,' EPL head says of proposed restrictions

The CEO of the Edmonton Public Library and librarians across the province are urging Albertans to speak up against proposed legislation that would limit access to some books.

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food arts

Foodie fundraisers supporting kids

The Culinary Arts Cook-Off in support of Highlands School returns on April 18 with the Cookie-Off Edition.

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arts business

Sustainable designer celebrates Edmonton's textile history at Vancouver Fashion Week

Maria Augusta of Augusta Fashion and Textiles will debut her new collection, 54°N, at Vancouver Fashion Week this month.

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Jane's Walk participants and leader in front of the Alberta Legislature
history arts

Jane's Walk organizers pass the torch to ECAMP after 16 years

The original organizers of Jane's Walk YEG are stepping aside to let the Edmonton City As a Museum Project take over the festival of community-led neighbourhood tours.

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health arts

Sensory Gala and Festival seek to make space for all

A Sensory Gala and Community Festival is coming to Bison Lodge on April 10 and 11 to raise money for some good causes and make a fun, creative space for everyone.

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Musicians, a video crew, and concert attendees squeezed into a book store.
arts business

Small-scale concert series makes human and digital connections

A new concert-recording project inspired by an immensely popular NPR series is leveraging human connections made in an intimate space to create a valuable digital product for artists.

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