Arts

Recent stories about arts


A person smiles while holding up a dish of butter chicken.
food business

Why Ramneek Singh is on a butter chicken odyssey

Ramneek Singh has embarked on what he describes as a year-long Butter Chicken Odyssey. He may feel differently about the dish than most.

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A picture of a newspaper headline that reads, "Festivals won't appeal city grants"
history arts

A moment in history: March 20, 1986

On this day in 1986, Edmonton's Fringe Theatre Festival agreed to accept $59,000 of funding from the city.

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A mural depicts young hockey players in a streetscape within Jasper Place.
business arts

Projects aim to build belonging in Jasper Place

Eleven community-building projects that will split nearly $50,000 in funding through the We Belong in Jasper Place initiative have been announced.

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Smiling party-goers dance in a line beside a crouching man wielding a smartphone.
arts history

La Connexional celebrates Black histories and futures

A new dance festival that takes place on March 2 is just one way La Connexional celebrates Black and Latin cultures beyond the confines of February.

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Three wrestlers in colourful costumes face off in the ring.
arts history

Filmmaker gets bruised to explore indie wrestling culture

Omar Mouallem says few know that what became Stampede Wrestling held its first-ever event in Edmonton in 1948.

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A marquee for Metro Cinema at the Garneau Theatre reads, "Where Community Meets Cinema."
arts community

How Metro Cinema puts community on the screen

As Metro Cinema opens its annual call for community programming applications, the non-profit society expects to review roughly 70 proposals and commission up to 15 community-produced series and events — all to reach more people.

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A title card that reads Taproot Edmonton Calendar: edmonton.taproot.events
events arts

Happenings: Jan. 29, 2024

Here are some events happening today in the Edmonton area.

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People in winter-wear costumes congregate on a snowy lot in front of a large green wall emblazoned with the text "let's heal the divide."
arts events

Deep Freeze looks to grow despite thawing funds

The 17th annual Deep Freeze: A Byzantine Winter Festival takes place Jan. 21 to 22 on Alberta Avenue despite its ongoing difficulties securing funding and attracting volunteers.

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Actors pose in flamboyant costumes around a bar set on a theatre stage. Each is raising a glass.
arts ceba

Teatro Live! forms club to repay loan

Enduring Edmonton theatre company Teatro Live! has leveraged community support to help repay its Canadian Emergency Business Account loan, due Jan. 18. Doing so means Teatro will see $20,000 of its $60,000 loan forgiven, with the remaining $40,000 to be subsidized by something called The Teatro 400.

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