Arts

Recent stories about arts


business tourism

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.

arts books

Indie bookstore fest focuses on community and artists

The Edmonton Indie Bookstore Extravaganza is back for a third year on April 25 and 26.

Sparks fly as a welder works on a steel bar with what looks like a flower sculpture on it
business region

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.

A crowded midway at K-Days in Edmonton.
city council business

On the agenda: K-Days, Africa Centre, living wage

This week, councillors are set to discuss a potentially reduced footprint for K-Days and other major events, review a sale agreement for a proposed community centre, and hear an update on the city's living wage requirement.

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.

A newspaper clipping of an ad for The Dreamland Theatre
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.

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.

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.

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.