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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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