ArtaWEARness this weekend

Posted by Sheri Nault in Come See, Come Saw

This year ArtaWEARness is going back to its roots. Founded 12 years ago as a student initiative with additional support by professor Dee Fontans, the event had been the responsibility of the ACAD Student's Association, but, due to budget concerns, it was initially dropped for 2012.

Thanks to a small group of determined students, though, it has been revived. There are now several coordinators working together, focusing on creating new learning opportunities for students.

An extravagant event combining fashion, art, and performance, ArtaWEARness gives the best of all three worlds, according to one of its coordinators, Breanne Avender.

“It's going to make you think. It’s going to make you open your eyes to what art can be and how … Read More

Add comment      more in Event     |     posted Feb 10th, 2012 at 11:58am

Grand old party

Posted by Zoltan Varadi in Come See, Come Saw

Theatre Junction Grand celebrates the 100th anniversary of its theatre this Saturday, Feb 4 with a big birthday blow-out.

Among the many who will be on hand entertaining revelers are: Dan Vacon (of The Dudes), DJ Pump, Samantha Savage Smith, Ill Movements Hip Hop Collective, and Sled Island showcase and more. Plus: breakdancing! And a sneak peak preview of Theatre Junction's Attempt on Her Life! Annnnnnd, for the grande finale, an all vinyl set by the aptly-named Vinyl Ritchie. 

Phew. That's a whole lot — good thing the festivities are scheduled to run for 12 hours (2 p.m. - 2 a.m.) with performances happening every hour. It's also free until 10:30 pm.

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Add comment      more in Arts     |     posted Jan 31st, 2012 at 3:42pm

Hey Mastodon fans! This one's for you

Posted by Kari Watson in Come See, Come Saw

Kicking yourself for missing Mastodon when they were here last? Well you can make up for it on Friday, May 4 at MacEwan Hall when they play with Opeth. All ages, doors at 7, tickets here on Friday, Feburary 3 at 10am. Here's a little Opeth, since Mastodon won't let me post their videos. They're so hardcore!

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Add comment      more in Music Previews     |     posted Jan 31st, 2012 at 10:34am

Brent Butt brings comedy to the Jack Singer in June!

Posted by Kari Watson in Come See, Come Saw

Comedian Brent Butt (you remember Corner Gas, right?) will give an all-ages performance at the Jack Singer Concert Hall on Friday, June 15. Tickets $42.50/$36.50 & $28.50 plus s/c on sale Friday, January 27 at 10am here. Go! Have some laughs!

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Add comment      more in Comedy     |     posted Jan 24th, 2012 at 4:05pm

...and Kathleen Edwards at the Ballroom in April

Posted by Kari Watson in Come See, Come Saw

CBC darling Kathleen Edwards will be bringing her lovely voice to MacEwan Ballroom at the U of C on Tuesday, April 10. Tickets $27.50 plus s/c on sale Friday, January 27 at 10am here. All ages show - you know what that means. 

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Add comment      more in Music Previews     |     posted Jan 23rd, 2012 at 9:41am

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