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- We prefer free event notifications, but accept paid event listings as well
- No weekly or daily events
- No holistic or personal growth-related events and workshops
- No activist-oriented events targeting city or policy issues outside of Edmonton and Alberta
- No personal fundraisers for local charities or individual causes
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For a media package that you can use to help promote International Week: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RIwhos9mbVLeCneAE6sySuqR2WCSm4_f?usp=sharing
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University of Alberta invites you to attend International Week, February 4-8. The Week’s activities focus on the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals that world leaders committed to achieving by 2030.
Keynote events include:
Professor Lila Abu-Lughod: “Is the War on Muslims a War on Rights?” (Feb 4) – The Visiting Lectureship in Human Rights presents Lila Abu-Lughod, a leading voice in debates on gender, Islam, and global feminist politics. Abu-Lughod will be delivering an engaging talk on Muslim women’s rights.
Dr. Amy Luers: “Sparking Exponential Climate Change” (Feb 6) – Time is running out on combating the impact of climate change. As the Executive Director of Future Earth, Dr. Luers believes collaboration between science, policy, and business is the key to a more sustainable future.
Hoda Katebi: “From Tehran Streetstyle to the War on Terror: A Conversation on Gender, Feminism, Orientalism, White
Supremacy, and Empire through Fashion” (Feb 7) – Hoda Katebi is an ethical fashion blogger and activist who works to challenge the representation of Muslim women in mainstream media everywhere. Her keynote will be analyzing fashion as a vehicle for oppression and resistance and not only as a powerful means of communication.
International Week welcomes all members of the University and the greater Edmonton community. The complete program and FREE tickets are available at uab.ca/iweek.
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MINBID is turning up the heat for a night of art inspired by the naughty side of life. On March 8 we are transforming the Vignettes Gallery into a sexy art party with all the tantalizing treats for girls and guys. Featuring SWEAT CREW – Private 18+ event
Where: 10025 102A Ave NW, Edmonton, AB, West Side Lower Level
Who: MINBID and Vignettes
When:
March 8, 2019
Cost:
$10 early bird Jan 30- Feb 12
$20 Feb 13 – March 1
$30 March 2 – March 8
Parking: street or paid
Website:
http://www.minbid.ca/
Hi! I am with the Sustainability Council at U of A. Below is an event to be added to your newsletter (hopefully until March 4)! Thank you!
The Human Element – Free film screening on Mar. 4 @ Metro Cinema
Follow renowned photographer James Balog as he encounters wildfires, hurricanes, catastrophic sea rise, and struggling coal mining communities. This arresting new documentary captures the lives of everyday people on the front lines of climate change. The film reaches outside of environmental circles with its personal, emotional, and hopeful story.
Followed by a livestreamed Q&A with the film’s subject, James Balog, and moderated by UAlberta glaciologist Martin Sharp.
Monday, Mar. 4 at 7 p.m.
Metro Cinema (Garneau Theatre)
RSVP for Free
http://bit.ly/2GvDcF7
Make It! Edmonton’s Handmade Spring Market
Edmonton EXPO Centre
7515 118 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5B 0J2
Friday, March 22: 11am-9pm
Saturday, March 23: 10am-6pm
Sunday, March 24: 11am-5pm
Over 150 of your favourite Makies (and some brand new ones, too!) are bringing their beautiful handmade goodies back to the Expo Centre for our fabulous spring show! Stock up on accessories, jewellery, clothing, art, home decor, food, baby/kid items, and lots of other beautifully crafted goods.
Everything at Make It is made with ♥ and intention! Feel good about what you buy, while being inspired by our Makies’ creativity. As always, there will be delicious food carts and a beer garden so make sure you come hungry n’ thirsty!
$6 at the door, kids 12 and under are free!
https://www.showpass.com/makeitedmonton/
WILDKids FREE Winter Activity Day
WHERE: Riverdale Community League Hall 10169 – 93 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5H 1W8 See Map
WHEN: Mar 2 from 1pm – 3pm
WHO: All Ages
COST: Free
DETAILS: Come to the Riverdale Community League’s Rinkhouse on March 2nd between 1 pm – 3 pm to get a sneak peak of what WILDNorth Camps are like, or just enjoy some free activities with the kids! WILDNorth is a non profit charity based out of Edmonton that provides compassionate care for wildlife in central and northern Alberta, and educates the public about the importance of wildlife in the community.
https://wildnorth.ca/wild-ed/wildkids-camp/
HOST: WILDNorth
DYSCORPIA: FUTURE INTERSECTIONS OF THE BODY AND TECHNOLOGY
When
Exhibition 23rd April – 12th May 12-5pm
Public Opening Reception 27th April 6-9pm
Public Symposium 27th April 10am -3pm
Where
Enterprise Square Galleries, 10212 Jasper Ave NW, Edmonton, T6G 2T4
DYSCORPIA is an exhibition gathering artists and thinkers in visual art, design, contemporary dance, medical humanities, virtual reality, sound creation, computer science, and creative writing in order to question what it means not to know the limits of our bodies in the face of new technologies. DYSCORPIA is not science-fiction. DYSCORPIA is historical time and biological time entangled. It forces past and future in a deadlock, so the present can be squeezed inside out for you to see.
For more information please visit http://www.dyscorpia.com
The Second Chance Animal Rescue Society is hosting the 2019 SCARS Spring Craft Fair on May 26, 2019 at the Westmount Junior High School Gymnasium (11124-131 Street) from 11:00am to 4:00pm. The event is in support of SCARS and features 63 local businesses with handmade products, live music, face painting, a 50/50 draw, prize raffles and pet and family spring photos! That’s right, the event is pet friendly!! Admission and parking are free and there will be an ATM on site.
Sober Saturdayz is about creating radically fun alcohol-free events, where it’s encouraged to talk openly about social pressures and substance abuse. On April 20th from 7pm to 10pm, Sober Saturdayz is teaming up with local author Denise Walker to host a book launch for her new book of sober poetry, ‘Pick Your Poison II’. Located at the Kas Bar below Yianni’s on Whyte Ave, the book launch will feature Denise giving a talk, copies of her book on sale, and Sober Saturdayz founder Kaitie Degen mixing sultry non-alcoholic cocktails. This is a non-alcoholic event open to all and free to attend.
What: Book Launch for Denise Walker
Where: Kas Bar below Yianni’s on Whyte Ave
When: April 20th from 7 to 10pm
Why: Because sober is fun. Ditch the hangover!
My name is Ashley Salvador. I’m the president and founder of YEGarden Suites, a local non-profit that educates community members on the process of building garden suites (small, sustainable, homes in people’s backyard). Garden Suites help create more walkable, healthy neighbourhoods, and contribute to developing more affordable, sustainable housing forms. Many homeowners are turning to garden suites as a way to off-set their mortgage or downsize from their current home.
I wanted to reach out to let you know that we are hosting a garden suite workshop series on May 14th, 16th, and 22nd, with our self-guided garden suite tour happening on June 1st. At these workshops, we bring in the City of Edmonton, garden suite owners, builders, designers, and financing experts to have them speak about the ins and outs of garden suites in Edmonton. Tickets are available on our website – http://www.yegardensuites.ca.
I was wondering if you would be willing to lend us a hand, and share this event through your network (via twitter, facebook, newsletters, or whatever else you see fit). Our goal is to get as many Edmontonians out as possible to these events so that we can continue to generate interest in developing more dense, walkable neighbourhoods that fit the needs of a diverse population.
I have an event poster that I can share as well.
Kindly,
Ashley Salvador
780-722-5699
Hello!
Hope this message finds you well. My name is Annie and I am the front of house coordinator the Freewill Shakespeare Festival at Hawrelak Park in Edmonton, AB. As it gets closer to the starting day of the festival, we need your help more than ever to get the word out. If you could make a post for us on your community calendar (or send me a link so I could make one myself) that would be great!
Here is the basic information about the event –
What is the Freewill Shakespeare Festival? The Freewill Shakespeare Festival is a yearly summer event held in the iconic, historical Heritage amphitheater inside the heart of Hawrelak Park. The festival is designed to celebrate the works of William Shakespeare and bring his stories to a modern audience.
When does the festival take place? The festival takes place from June 18th to July 14th, 2019
Where is the festival located? The festival is located in Hawrelak Park (9330 Groat Rd NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 2A8) inside of the Heritage amphitheater.
How do I get tickets for the performances? Patrons are able to buy tickets online at http://www.freewillshakespeare.com or at the box office onsite approx. 45 minutes before the show. As well, we can offer discounted rates for groups.
For more information please feel free to visit our website http://www.freewillshakespeare.com or email us at info@freewillshakespeare.com.
Thank you – please let me know if you are able to make a post.
Best,
Annie
I was not sure where to post this:
Just A Little Night Market is coming back for another season! Join us June 21 & 22 Fri & Sat from 3pm-11pm @ the Aviation Hangar. What’s new? Wine Bar, more Food Trucks & as always amazing entertainment and artisans. Hoop dancing, tarot card reading or other curiosities never sure what you will find. A portion of proceeds goes to Rotary our charity of choice.
Hello!
We would like to share our upcoming event & invite you to our wine tasting media launch on Friday, June 21, 2019 from 3-5 pm. Let us know if you can make it! We would be happy to come out and spend some time with you to talk about the best night market in town!
What’s a Night Market Anyways?
Press Release
Just A Little Night Market
Aviation Hangar, 11410 – Kingsway Ave, NW
June 21 & 22, 2019, 3 – 11 PM
Edmonton, June 01, 2019: As day turns into night, Just A Little Night Market opens for a little summer solstice fun… all ages are welcome.
What is a night market anyways? Ask the Head Mermaid, Trina Shipanoff and she will tell you tongue in cheek “well…it’s a market at night…and no… it is not a farmer’s market”. Everything is handpicked by the Head Mermaid. Stroll through the fabulous marketplace in the historic Aviation Hangar and what you will discover is the new, the novel and the in-between, 80+ vendors who embody the spirit of what is uniquely YEG. A little something for everyone, babies, men & their hair…clothing, vintage… old records, chocolate, pizza, psychics, ice cream, donuts… just to name a few.
Just a Little Night Market is special, it was the first of its kind in Edmonton. uniquely Edmonton, it is not your traditional Asian market…it has the spirit of Europe… where people come to gather and enjoy the moment’s in-between, to laugh with others and get a break from the everyday.
The Head Mermaid is a certified sommelier and she often will be seen in the wine garden greeting guests new and old, sharing her laughter and wine knowledge. The pioneers of Alberta is Yellowhead Brewery, they are the night markets beer sponsor. Add the best local live talent of YEG, root beer for the kids and what comes together is a great, good place where everyone is welcome. You might even see a mermaid…if you are pure of heart.
Why support Just A Little Night Market? We are a non-profit company whose objective is to make people happy while doing good, one market at a time. How do we do that? We partner with local community groups offering spaces to bring awareness to their causes, we provide opportunities for the underemployed to gain much needed paid work experiences, we work with new entrepreneurs and local talent for what is often their first experience in the private sector. A portion of proceeds goes to Rotary and Random Acts of Kindness.
This year you will not want to miss the Hoop dancing on summer solstice or the amazing line-up of local YEG talent.
Just A Little Night market because some of the best things in #yeg are the ones you discover.
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Hello! I am contributor for Eat North and we were wondering if it would be possible to list an upcoming event taking place at CKUA Radio Hall on your events page. Thanks so much!
Event Description:
We are happy to announce the return of our much-celebrated Prairie Grid Dinner Series for fall 2019. Back for its third year, this year’s dinner series has an all-new chef lineup and will focus on the theme of innovation.
Chefs Christine Sandford (Biera, Edmonton), Scott Redekopp (Yellow Door Bistro, Calgary), Chris Gama (Clementine, Winnipeg), Katelin Bland (Lulu Bar, Calgary) and Bryn Rawlyk (The Night Oven and Darkside Donuts, Saskatoon) will collaborate on a menu that highlights the technological evolution of culinary practices over the past century.
Whether it’s experiencing a technique such as stone-grinding heritage grains and using wood-burning ovens for sourdough loaves or sous vide to caramelize rich dairy from Saskatchewan’s Sunnyside Creamery for a dessert, diners will have a delicious meal created with Prairie-grown ingredients while watching each course evolve in complexity.
To further involve the chefs in the creative process, Eau Claire Distillery worked with them to create the botanical combination for our 2019 Prairie Grid Dinner Series gin. The new custom release’s botanical mix includes dandelion, haskap berries and rose hips, and will be available to purchase in limited quantities at select Alberta liquor stores starting August 29.
Porter’s Tonic has matched this new and unique gin with a tart and herbaceous sour cherry tonic syrup. As well, Saskatchewan’s Living Sky Winery has created a custom sparkling rhubarb wine specifically for the dinner series. The fruit winery’s first bubbly creation will make its debut in September.
The Prairie Grid Dinner Series, which began in fall 2017, is Canada’s only travelling pop-up restaurant and celebrates all aspects of Prairie food and creative culture. By involving some of the region’s top chefs, artists, fashion designers and makers, the series organizer, Dan Clapson, is especially excited for the series’ third annual run.
Alberta-based quilt maker Cheryl Arkison will present stunning Prairie landscape quilts in an unexpected and unique display, while seemingly minimalistic aprons by Saskatoon designer Laurie Brown and futuristic slim packs by Calgary-born Caitlin Power will facilitate the servers who will be offering some surprising “tech” features throughout the evening.
Synonym Art Consultation has helped commission custom illustrated artwork for the 2019 series and curated a travelling art exhibit. The exhibit will profile a mix of work by Prairie muralists who have been involved in Synonym’s annual Wall-to-Wall mural festival, which is now in its sixth year in Winnipeg.
There are only 120 tickets available for each Prairie Grid dinner, each at $145 (plus tax). A limited number of whole table purchases (8 seats) are available in each city at a discounted rate of $135 (plus tax) per seat.
Ticket price includes a welcome cocktail hour with live music, drinks courtesy of event partners Eau Claire Distillery and Village Brewery followed by a five-course dinner that includes wine pairings.
Prairie Grid Dinner Series: Innovation is brought to you by Eat North, Carter Cadillac, Village Brewery, Calgary Produce Marketing Association and Eau Claire Distillery.
I am interested in listing our community event with you and I am hoping you can point me in the right direction.
Background
We are a non-profit company that is doing good one night market at a time. We focus our efforts on hiring (and paying) our staff which are typically underemployed from either the Bissell Centre Work Program or the new Mennonite Centre. We use a portion of funds raised for our Random Acts of Kindness fund which helps out people and organizations throughout our community, as well as funding community tables at our events to bring awareness to local causes. We support local YEG music and Rotary for their work here and abroad.
Our next event will run on Oct 4 & 5. Aviation Hangar, 11410 Kingsway NW, 3-11 PM each night. Cost: $5.00
This is the blurb we use for event submissions:
Just a Little Night Market is a marketplace, open at night. It is a place where people gather to put aside their day for the simple pleasures found in lively conversation, local music, food & drink. Unique goods, entertainment and curiosities, you are never sure what you will find. We are doing good one night market at a time. Our charities of choice support the underemployed, random acts of kindness and Rotary. Our next event will run on Oct 4 & 5. Aviation Hangar, 11410 Kingsway NW, 3-11 PM each night. Cost: $5.00
Please let me know if this opportunity is possible, we look forward to working with you!
Good afternoon,
My name is Lindsey and I am the Organic Week Coordinator at Organic Alberta. I am wondering if it would be possible for you to promote an upcoming event we are hosting with your networks.
To celebrate Organic Week, we are hosting a screening of Katharina Stieffenhofer’s FROM SEED TO SEED on September 10th at the Garneau Theatre. FROM SEED TO SEED is a feature-length documentary about the growing momentum of ecological agriculture, a blend of small and large scale farmers, cutting edge science with age old traditions, and fascinating folks. On this journey through a growing season from seeding to harvest, we experience this beautiful and sometimes harsh world of those who grow our food. Here is the film website if you’d like more information: http://fromseedtoseed.com/
Here is a link to our Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/555837018283329/ please share it and invite those you think would be interested 🙂
There will be an excellent silent auction starting at 6:15 and the film will start at 7:00.
Admission is by donation (cash, cheque or e-transfer).
Thank you so much!
Sincerely,
Lindsey Oh
Organic Week Coordinator
Organic Alberta
Willow Heart Weaving Workshop
In this workshop, participants will learn how to trim and strip willow branches. You will weave them into hearts, which will dry and remain as a heart forever. Participants may bring artificial flowers or embellishments to add to their hearts if they wish. Supplies are included to create your heart, embellishments are not but can be added during the workshop or from home!
Sunday, September 22, 2019
1:00pm-4:00pm
Strathearn Community League
9511 90 St Edmonton
T6C 3M5
Members: $50. Non-Members: $60
For more information, contact:
(780) 488-8558
info@acuarts.ca
Acrylic Painting for Beginners
Do you want to create a bright & beautiful acrylic landscape in one evening? Are you a complete beginner in acrylic painting? This is the class for you. Join us for a short one-evening intro to acrylic painting. You will leave with a classic landscape and plenty of knowledge and enthusiasm to continue painting. Oksana will teach a simplified approach to painting a landscape by breaking it down into basic shapes and forms. Follow her demonstration step-by-step while learning the characteristics of acrylic paints and brushes. You’ll be amazed at what you can do with a limited colour palette and some basic colour mixing.
Saturday, October 5, 2019
10:00am-1:00pm
Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts
9534 87 St Edmonton
T6C 3J1
Members: $65. Non-Members: $75
https://www.facebook.com/events/360901097911437/
For more information, contact:
(780) 488-8558
info@acuarts.ca
Join Edmonton’s Food Bank Thursday, October 24 for the Harvest Luncheon!
Bid on the live auction, try your luck at the Cans Lottery and be inspired by our wonderful guest speaker gardening expert Jim Hole from Hole’s Greenhouses! All while networking with business and agency leaders and raising money to help Edmontonians facing food insecurity.
Date: Thursday, October 24
Doors: 11:30 am
Program: 12:00 pm
Event close: 1:30 pm
Location: Food Bank Annex 11434 120 street
Tickets: $50 each or $360 for a table of eight. Tickets available at http://www.edmontonsfoodbank.com/events/harvest-luncheon/
Hi there!
The UofA’s Metis Settlements Life SKills Journey Project is hosting our 4th annual Indigenous Artisans Holiday Market Nov. 20, and I wanted to ask if it would be possible to be included in a future enewsletter?
The market first began as a way for our project (Metis Settlements Life Skills Journey Project) to support urban Indigenous artists, and provide an opportunity to showcase their culture and talent. At the time, there wasn’t anything similar and we have been thrilled to see it grow, and witness collectives and partnerships formed as a result of the connections made at our event. Many of the artists are new to Edmonton, and meeting other Indigenous artists helps build a sense of community for them in the city.
This year will be our biggest yet, with 31 vendors featuring Indigenous artists from across Alberta, BC, and NWT. There is no charge to artists for their table and participation on the market. No fee helps reduce a lot of barriers new artists face when trying to sell their work. Local organizations such as Boyle Street also take part as a way to give their clients the opportunity to sell their work. Since the market has no entrance fee for shoppers, we will also be collecting donations of personal items (new socks, new underwear, soap, etc) for Youth Empowerment & Social Services.
If there’s any opportunities to showcase these artists, please let me know.
Thank you,
Mandy
Join us on Saturday, November 23rd for the first-of-its-kind free leadership training workshop on The Impacts of Artificial Intelligence on our Life”. This workshop is co-hosted by Alberta Artificial Intelligence Association and sponsored by the City of Edmonton.
Come join us at the Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts for a Christmas Market! There will be food, music, art, and of course, Christmas celebrations! It’s a great place to find some original Christmas presents for your loved ones. The market will be at ACUA, located at 9534 87 St NW, Edmonton. It will take place from 10AM-4PM. See you there!
In conjunction with Arts & Health Month, Find Boutique on Jasper (12304 Jasper Ave) is partnering with some really talented artists from iHuman Youth Society for a night of culture, art and fun!
Join us as we celebrate the work of 3 amazing young artists and create a space for them to show off their talents this Thursday November 21st from 7-10pm at Find Boutique on Jasper (12304 Jasper Ave).
Onsite we will have Matt Cardinal, an emerging visual artist who has recently worked on several large public pieces in our city including murals at LRT stations, Amina Ahmed, an aspiring textile artist / fashion designer who is developing her technical skills while creating one of a kind clothing pieces which will be on display and Albert ‘Faves’ Favel who is making waves nationally as a spoken word artist, musician, and mental health advocate, will be presenting some of the pieces he created for the 2019 Canadian Festival of Spoken Word.
The artists will have pieces for sale at the event. Light refreshments and snacks will be served.
Admission is by cash donation at the door with proceeds going towards iHuman Studios, a unique Edmonton arts collective composed of artists between the ages of 12 and 24.
Deep Winter Song: A Mystical Evening of Music and Story
Solstice Concert
December 15, 2019, 7:30pm
Centre for Spiritual Living – 7621-101 Ave, Edmonton
Tix $25 advance, $30 at door, $15 youth/low income
We welcome you to an “acoustic” music & story presentation exploring and celebrating the Mystery of this Solstice/Christmas season, and the wondrous dark season of winter.
The night will include traditional and modern songs of winter, along with storytelling, poetry, angelic voices, inspiring words, enchanting vibes, a time of Deep Sacred Sound, moving projections, laser starlights, and a Solstice fire ritual.
CONTEXT:
There is a subtle aspect of the dark winter season and the Solstice/Christmas/Holiday season which lends itself to reflection on darkness/light, stillness, and celebration steeped in a sense of mystery and magic. As we move beyond the grip of consumerism, it is a time to let the deeper, yet playful part of ourselves emerge and to open the Heart’s imagination of everyday miracles.
Enchanting songs, stories, profoundly moving. Come rest and be nourished.
PERFORMERS include all local musicians, sound artists, singer-songwriters, dancers and storytellers: Waymatea Ellis, Marcus Fung, Sparrow Grace, Nathalie Jackson, Deborah Bortscher, Erin Kay, Kris Elaschuk, and special guests.
For more info and to purchase tickets-
Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/deep-winter-song-2019
Earth’s General Store 9605 – 82nd Avenue
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/953841504972891/
“Along with the other amazing Solstice celebrations happening this season… this magical evening has been so profoundly moving for participants in the past. It truly embodies the beautiful stillness of the darkest time of the year and is a meaningful way to allow the realness of the season to permeate your being and bring healing… Magical musicians, dancers, entertainers and lots of heart…Please join us!” -N.J.
“Cannot wait for this event… one of my favorite holiday season events.” -C.D-M.
“This event is truly heart opening and beautiful. I can’t think of a more special way to honour the darkest night of the year.” -E.R-W.
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Holiday Book, Art, And Craft Sale!
December 7th from 1-3 pm
What: Holiday shopping, live music from Edmonton’s own Moonshine Mammas, live set from DJ Mintu, book signings by Alexis Marie Chute, and HOLIDAY FUN!
What’s for sale:
New paintings by award-winning artist Alexis Marie Chute on display and for sale
Expecting Sunshine Memoir and Documentary
8th Island Trilogy novels
Hand-poured soy candles
Jewelry by Alexis Marie Chute
Painted ornaments
Bookmarks
Cards
There will be a colouring station for children to be entertained while adults can shop around and explore the artwork on display.
We will also have a giveaway for those in attendance!
Location: The Renaissance Edmonton Airport Hotel, Lobby area near HALO Bistro
Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/577731062987126/
No ticket purchase required!
Join us on Saturday, December 14, 2019, from 1-4:00 pm for year-end celebration themed “Communities in Action”. This event is co-hosted by the Yeg Ambassadors and sponsored by the City of Edmonton and will be taking place at the St. John Cathedral (10951 107 St NW).
A collaboration between local businesses, volunteers, supporters, partners and organizations within the Queen Mary Park and Central McDougall area; this event will showcase that communities supporting each other and standing together result in success across the border in building and unleashing the power of the community we live in. Communities in Action year-end celebration is a way to celebrate a running history of contributions and achievements within the community. This event has the power to strengthen integration between communities and show a sense of identity and belonging for people of all ages.
We are excited to feature special performances by: the Melisiwe Brothers, Lakota Tootoosis – Hoop Dance, the Jhankar Bits Dance Group and many more!
The invitation is open to everyone. There will be cultural dances, information about businesses, volunteers, supporters, partners and organizations within the Queen Mary Park and Central McDougall area, with the support of YEG Ambassadors, showcasing that communities supporting each other and standing together result in success across the border in building and unleashing the power of the community we live in.
Hello Local Good Team,
My name is Brooke Gander. I work with Canadian artist, author, and curator Alexis Marie Chute. We will be opening our annual exhibition of Canadian Photography on February 3rd, 2020 and I believe that your readers would be interested to learn more about this upcoming arts and culture event. This exhibition offers Albertans a wonderful cultural experience, a networking opportunity for attending artists and industry professionals, as well as an opportunity to support our Canadian artists. Drawing new attention to Alexis Chute’s work as Curator will also serve to educate your local artists about the recurring opportunities she offers to present their artwork of various mediums in a professional and supportive environment. I have included more information for you below as well as attaching the press release for your consideration.
In a time of Political Change and Environmental Accountability, a New Photography Exhibit Adds to the Dialogue
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Change. None would argue that the world is in a season of intense transition. The environment is top of mind, reflected in Gretta Thunberg selection as Time’s Person of the Year, 2019. Politically, Canada (not to mention the USA’s Trump saga) is in the throngs of new governments and policy. The average person is more vocal about change than ever before; social media can be a contentious place.
In the sea of opinions, InFocus Photo Exhibit—a national photography show tackles the idea of “Change” in a visual way. InFocus offers a variety of views expressed by Canadians of diverse cultural and social backgrounds, allowing us to see and consider the changes in our world from new perspectives. The exhibit includes images of our natural world in its state of change, as well as politically charged portraiture.
InFocus Curator, Alexis Marie Chute, says, “I believe now is a perfect time to talk about change. The InFocus photographers prompt conversation and add to the dialogue through their images, which challenge us to think about our environment—our natural world and our urban centers—and ask ourselves: what can we do to make this place better?”
The 6th annual InFocus Photo Exhibit presents contemporary Canadian photography as one of the nation’s major photographic surveys. The exhibit is held in Edmonton, Alberta all February and March 2020. Located in the gallery at the Renaissance Edmonton Airport Hotel, the artwork receives international exposure to the daily flood of travelers. The public can view the photographs 24/7 and specifically hear from Chute at the opening party on Wednesday, February 7 from 7—9pm.
InFocus PROGRAMMING: (All events take place at the Renaissance Edmonton Airport Hotel)
· InFocus Exhibit: February 3 – March 28, 2020
· Opening Reception: February 5, 7 -9 pm, Curator Talk & Awards Ceremony 7:30 pm
· Portfolio Reviews: Saturday, February 8, 1 pm – 4 pm
InFocus AWARDS:
· People’s Choice Award, Prize: $200 Giftcard to Vistek. The public can vote until 11:59 pm February 3: http://www.infocusphoto.ca/peoples-choice/
· Technicare Landscape Award, Prize: Printing of a metal print, up to 20″ x 30″
· Technicare Portrait Award, Prize: Printing of a premium 1.5” canvas, up to 24″ x 36”
About the curator: ALEXIS MARIE CHUTE
Alexis Marie Chute was named an “Emerging Canadian Photographer” by Photo Life Magazine and a “Top 40 Under 40” by Avenue Magazine. She was the recipient of the John Poole Award for Promotion of the Arts for her work with InFocus Photo Exhibit. http://www.AlexisMarieChute.com
FOR MORE INFO | CONTACT FOR INTERVIEW:
Alexis Marie Chute, InFocus Photo Exhibit Curator | 780-499-4311 | info@alexismariechute.com
Thank you for reading and considering my proposal.
Sincerely,
Brooke Gander
Hello!
The Edmonton International Film Festival is hosting fundraiser screenings of the Oscar Nominated Short Films, Live Action, Documentary, and Animation.
Details:
Where? Landmark Cinemas 9 City Centre
When?
Monday, Feb 3
6:30PM Animation
8:30PM Live Action
Wednesday, Feb 5
6:15PM Live Action
8:30PM Animation
Thursday, Feb 6
6PM Documentary
Sunday, Feb 9
2PM Documentary
Cost? $15
More Information? http://www.edmontonfilmfest.com
Beginner Acrylic Painting Workshop: Abstract Urban Landscape
Learn how to paint a vibrant abstract urban landscape in just three hours. Are you a beginner in acrylic painting? This is the class for you – an intro to acrylic painting that you will leave with an abstract urban landscape and plenty of knowledge and enthusiasm to continue painting. Oksana will teach a simplified approach to painting an urban landscape by breaking it down into basic shapes and values. Follow her demonstration step by step while learning the characteristics of acrylic paints and brushes. You’ll be amazed at what you can do with a limited colour palette and some basic colour mixing. A great start for new acrylic painters!
Saturday, September 12, 2020
10:00am-1:00pm
Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts
9534- 87 St NW
Edmonton, AB T6C 3J1
Members: $60. Non-Members: $65
Contact: 780-488-8558
info@acuarts.ca
More info at https://www.facebook.com/events/1137819953266768/
Wheat Weaving Workshop
Learn how to wheat weave! Irene will teach you different weaving and braiding techniques to create your own pieces of art. Each participant will make a woven swan and house blessing to take home. Participants will be asked to bring their own pair of scissors.
Saturday, September 26, 2020
10:00am-2:00pm
Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts
9534- 87 St NW
Edmonton, AB T6C 3J1
Members: $75. Non-Members: $80
Contact: 780-488-8558
info@acuarts.ca
More info at https://www.facebook.com/events/275223307109605/
Beginner Acrylic Painting Workshop: Impasto 9
In this three-hour class you will create a bright, beautiful floral using the impasto technique. Impasto paintings are created by applying the paint thickly to create dramatic textures, light, and shadow. Oksana will teach a simplified approach to painting florals with a palette knife by breaking it down into basic shapes and values. Follow her demonstration step by step while learning the characteristics of acrylic paints and texture. You’ll be amazed at what you can do with a limited colour palette and some basic colour mixing. A great start for new acrylic painters as well as artists who want to add new techniques to their repertoire!
Saturday, October 3, 2020
10:00am-1:00pm
Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts
9534- 87 St NW
Edmonton, AB T6C 3J1
Members: $60. Non-Members: $65
Contact: 780-488-8558
info@acuarts.ca
More info at https://www.facebook.com/events/232258244511875
Wood Burning Workshop
Learn the art of simple wood burning! Skyler will teach you how to trace, burn, and shade letters, words, patterns, and shapes into wood. Participants will create an artful customized sign, cutting board, cheese board, or place mat.
Saturday, October 10, 2020
11:00am-1:30pm
Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts
9534- 87 St NW
Edmonton, AB T6C 3J1
Members: $55. Non-Members: $65
Contact: 780-488-8558
info@acuarts.ca
More info at https://www.facebook.com/events/737680113472373
Introduction to Crochet Workshop
Learn how to crochet! Participants will learn basic crochet techniques and stitches. You will come away with at least two washcloths or one washcloth and a set of reusable makeup pads.
Sunday, October 11, 2020
1:00pm-3:00pm
Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts
9534- 87 St NW
Edmonton, AB T6C 3J1
Members: $40 + $10 for supplies. Non-Members: $45 + $10 for supplies
Contact: 780-488-8558
info@acuarts.ca
More info at https://www.facebook.com/events/341486796871510
Experience the wonder of Elk Island’s night sky. In the heart of the Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve, escape the city to gaze upon the countless stars in our galaxy and learn to navigate from one constellation to the next. Campfire and a friendly park interpreter are included.
Dates: Fridays and Saturdays – September 18, 19, 25, 26 || October 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24
Time: 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Cost: $11.70 per person, plus valid park pass
Register: 780-922-2965 or email pc.interp.elkisland.pc@canada.ca.
Registration is required and is managed on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please contact us on one of those days, send an email, or leave a message and we will get back to you on the next booking day.
Hey lovely folks! Just letting you know about a new local resource to help communities on their path to climate success – News Release:
Our Future Edmonton invites You to explore our transition to a net-zero emissions city and beyond
How will your community evolve over the next decade? With Our Future Edmonton, the King’s Centre for Visualization in Science provides you with a resource hub to support you and your community in this visioning process. The opportunities for jobs, health, and community connection are immense – and we need all hands on deck to make a responsible transition happen!
Developed for the King’s Centre for Visualization in Science (KCVS) EcoCity Edmonton project Youth Empowering Greater Community Climate Solutions (YEG-CCS), Our Future Edmonton provides a central launchpad to envision how your community will evolve over the next decade, as Edmontonians take strides together to improve life by reducing emissions – formally through the City of Edmonton’s Energy Transition Strategy, which has an ambitious update coming before council shortly. Our Future Edmonton gathers information and tools to explore and learn about our local future: What do we know about the physical changes (weather, environment) that await us, and how will we meet them? How can we proactively reduce the extent of those physical changes, so we may progress on reconciliation, and develop healthier, more just, and equitable communities? Visit futureyeg.kcvs.ca today to understand more about how we are all part of the solution – individually, and as communities – and what’s in it for us!
The King’s Centre for Visualization in Science, an internationally recognized research and dissemination centre of The King’s University in Edmonton, builds on 15 years of research and development of science-based, peer-reviewed, online, interactive climate education tools, such as the Design Our Climate simulation and the International Year of Chemistry legacy site, Explaining Climate Change. KCVS work is done by a gifted interdisciplinary team of undergraduate students and faculty.
Tweet (Facebook/Insta – please include image above or select another at https://www.kcvs.ca/details.html?key=ourFutureEdmonton) Edmontonians: futureyeg.kcvs.ca invites YOU to explore our transition to a net-zero emissions city and beyond! What’s your vision for Our Future Edmonton? #Yes2ClimateYEG
“Overview of the Threads of Hope Exhibition” Artist Talk with Judy Weiss
Tuesday, July 6th, 2021
1:30 P.M. MST
Judy’s talk will feature a walk-through of the Threads of Hope exhibition. She will discuss techniques and unique aspects of selected pieces, and share bits of interest from the artist statements about their style and choice of social issue.
FREE to register
ACUA
9534 – 87 Street
Edmonton, AB
Tickets:
https://checkout.square.site/…/MG57BNKCAPCAQ2EPWDCDWGZN
Call 780-488-8558 or email info@acuarts.ca for more info.
Threads of Hope Artist Talk with Cindi Plant and Dianne Firth
“Paint, Felt, Quilt, and Stitch” with Dianne Firth and “Rediscovering My Love of Art Making” with Cindi Plant Artist Talks
Thursday, July 8th, 2021
1:30 P.M. MST
FREE
ACUA
9534 – 87 Street
Edmonton, AB
T6C 3J1
Tickets:
https://alberta-council-for-the-ukrainian-arts.square.site/product/-paint-felt-quilt-and-stitch-and-rediscovering-my-love-of-art-making-artist-talk-july-8-2021/1482?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=25&fbclid=IwAR2olNEpHk1WQhY8fVe7adCW9zJd15wzrJxBhyJUfz6d7z7-XJiQ_GG7MV8
Call 780-488-8558 or email info@acuarts.ca for more info.
Fall Harvest Market
SEP 18, 2021 TO SEP 18, 2021
4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
ACUA Gallery & Artisan Boutique, 9534 – 87 Street, Edmonton (The Strathearn Centre)
ACUA presents our second annual Fall Harvest Market! The fall market is where food meets art. Shop our gallery, or shop the featured artist and food vendors, who have frozen and fresh goods to take home, or eat on site. Enjoy food, music, art, and culture!
Free admission! All ages welcome.
Visit https://acuarts.ca/fall-harvest-market/ for more information.
Threads of Hope Artist Talk with Yvonne Bilan Wallace
“Working With Nature in Textiles” Threads of Hope artist talk with Yvonne Bilan Wallace
Tuesday, July 13th, 2021
1:30 P.M. MST
FREE
ACUA
9534 – 87 Street
Edmonton, AB
T6C 3J1
Tickets:
https://alberta-council-for-the-ukrainian-arts.square.site/product/-working-with-nature-in-textiles-artist-talk-july-13-2021/1483?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=25
Call 780-488-8558 or email info@acuarts.ca for more info.
Threads of Hope Artist Talk with Marie McEachern and Marg Jessop
“Making Marks” with Marie McEachern and “From Challenge to Idea to Completion” with Marg Jessop.
Tuesday, July 20th, 2021
1:30 P.M. MST
FREE
ACUA
9534 – 87 Street
Edmonton, AB
T6C 3J1
Tickets:
https://alberta-council-for-the-ukrainian-arts.square.site/product/-making-marks-and-from-challenge-to-idea-to-completion-artist-talk-july-20-2021/1485?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=25
Call 780-488-8558 or email info@acuarts.ca for more info.
Beginner Acrylic Painting Workshop
Saturday, September 25, 2021
10:00am – 12:00pm
Register by: September 21, 2021
ACUA
9534 – 87 Street
Edmonton, AB
Registration Fee Members: $60 + 11”x14” canvas
Registration Fee Non-Members: $65 + 11”x14” canvas
Do you want to create a bright & beautiful acrylic landscape in one evening? Are you a complete beginner in acrylic painting? This is the class for you – a three hour class intro to acrylic painting that you will leave with a classic landscape and plenty of knowledge and enthusiasm to continue painting.
Oksana will teach a simplified approach to painting a landscape by breaking it down into basic shapes and values. Follow her demonstration step by step while learning the characteristics of acrylic paints and brushes. You’ll be amazed at what you can do with a limited colour palette and some basic colour mixing.
A great start for new acrylic painters!
Students need to bring 11”x14” canvas.
Tickets:
https://alberta-council-for-the-ukrainian-arts.square.site/shop/new-workshops/25
Harvesting Seeds Lecture with Lessia Petriw
Saturday, September 25, 2021
1:00pm – 2:30pm
Register by: September 23, 2021
In-person at ACUA:
ACUA
9534 – 87 Street
Edmonton, AB
Registration Fee Members: $15
Registration Fee Non-Members: $20
Join Lessia Petriw in this lecture to learn the importance of seed harvesting! Attendees with learn how to collect and preserve seeds for the next year and for the future.
Tickets:
https://alberta-council-for-the-ukrainian-arts.square.site/shop/new-workshops/25
Call 780-488-8558 or email info@acuarts.ca for more information!
Felting Necklaces with Nataliia Yashnikova
Saturday, October 2, 2021
11:00am – 2:00pm
Register by: September 25, 2021
In-person at ACUA:
ACUA
9534 – 87 Street
Edmonton, AB
Registration Fee Members: $55
Registration Fee Non-Members: $65
Create your own colourful felted beaded necklace with a master felting instructor from Ukraine! This workshop will teach basic felting techniques, including information on different kinds of wool. You will be able to choose the colours of your felt and make enough beads to create a three-stranded necklace. All supplies for the workshop are provided.
Tickets:
https://alberta-council-for-the-ukrainian-arts.square.site/shop/new-workshops/25
Call 780-488-8558 or email info@acuarts.ca for more information!
Hello The Local Good,
interVivos is an Edmonton-based non-profit organization that aspires to cultivate leadership through dialogue, engagement, and mentorship. We wanted to inform you of our upcoming Fall 2021 mentorship program that launches on September 14, 2021.
We are reaching out to see if you can share information about our program with your networks who may be interested. As a volunteer organization, we rely on our community partners to help us get the word out about our local programming.
The interVivos mentorship program hopes to bring together protégés from diverse backgrounds with Edmonton’s business, political, and community leaders to build relationships, create networks, and develop personal and professional skills. Our mission is a generation of inspired and informed leaders.
Here’s how you can help:
Encourage your networks to join our mailing list to get the latest information on our mentorship programs by visiting https://intervivos.ca/. This is one of the best ways to be the first to hear about future mentorship launches.
· Follow us on social media. You can find us here:
Instagram: @intervivosab
Twitter: @interVivosAB
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intervivos/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/intervivosab/
Share our information on your social media channels. Tag us, and we’ll be sure to re-post to our social channels, too.
These are just some of the ways you can help to promote our mentorship program. In return, we would be happy to cross-promote information you may want to share with our targeted networks and followers in the coming weeks and months.
While our events and programs sell out quickly, we strongly encourage people to get on our waitlist. Information on how to register as a protégé can be found here: https://fall2021registration.eventbrite.ca/
The fees collected from protégés are directly invested in our programs, events, and non-profit costs. We also provide free protégé spots to local nonprofits. Let us know if you’d like to participate in a future mentorship program in this way.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please feel free to reach out.
Thanks again for your support,
Janette Bishop
Board Intern
Deep Winter Song XV ~ A Mystical Evening of Music and Story
WHEN: Sunday, December 19th, 2021 – 7:00 pm Mountain Standard Time (MST- Edmonton, AB)
WHERE: This is an online event this year. Please join us from the comfort of your own spaces **wherever in the world you find yourself **
TICKETS: $20 per person / $40 for a family of 4 (parents and children)
We welcome you to an “acoustic” music & story presentation exploring and celebrating the Mystery of this Solstice/Christmas season, and the wondrous dark season of winter.
The night will include traditional and modern songs of winter, along with storytelling, poetry, angelic voices, inspiring words, enchanting vibes, a time of Deep Sacred Sound, and a Solstice fire ritual.
CONTEXT:
There is a subtle aspect of the dark winter season and the Solstice/Christmas/Holiday season which lends itself to reflection on darkness, stillness, and celebration steeped in a sense of mystery and magic. As we move beyond the grip of consumerism, it is a time to let the deeper, yet playful part of ourselves emerge and to open the Heart’s imagination of everyday miracles.
Enchanting songs and stories; profoundly moving. Come rest and be nourished.
PERFORMERS include all local musicians, sound artists, singer-songwriters, dancers and storytellers:
Joël Lavoie, Waymatea Ellis, Marcus Fung, Gord Oaks, Eily Aurora, Laura Giffen, Ayla Modeste, the music of rEvolve and Carrie Day, and special guests.
For more info and to purchase tickets-
Facebook Page – search ‘Deep Winter Song XV’
Eventbrite – https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/deep-winter-song-2021-tickets-206601981087
Testimonials-
“… this magical evening has been so profoundly moving for participants in the past. It truly embodies the beautiful stillness of the darkest time of the year and is a meaningful way to allow the realness of the season to permeate your being and bring healing… Magical musicians, dancers, entertainers and lots of heart…Please join us!” -N.J.
“Cannot wait for this event… one of my favorite holiday season events.” -C.D-M.
“This event is truly heart opening and beautiful. I can’t think of a more special way to honour the darkest night of the year.” -E.R-W.
Beginner Acrylic Painting with Oksana Zhelisko
Do you want to create a bright & beautiful acrylic landscape in one morning? Are you a complete beginner in acrylic painting? This is the class for you – a three-hour class intro to acrylic painting that you will leave with a classic landscape and plenty of knowledge and enthusiasm to continue painting.
Oksana will teach a simplified approach to painting a landscape by breaking it down into basic shapes and values. Follow her demonstration step by step while learning the characteristics of acrylic paints and brushes. You’ll be amazed at what you can do with a limited colour palette and some basic colour mixing.
A great start for new acrylic painters!
Students need to bring 11”x14” canvas
Saturday, February 12, 2022
10:00am – 1:00pm
In-person at ACUA, 9534 – 87 Street
Register by: February 8, 2022
Members: $60
Non-Members: $65
Register at: https://alberta-council-for-the-ukrainian-arts.square.site/shop/25
Call (780) 488-8558 or email info@acuarts.ca for more details.
ACUA is following the Restrictions Exemption Program. Please be sure you’re able to provide either proof of vaccination, documentation of medical exemption, or proof of a negative PCR or rapid test within 72 hours of service. Masking and social distancing are required.
Vytynanky Paper Cutting with Myroslava Oksentiuk
Vytynanka, or paper cutting, is a folk art that was used to decorate homes during the holidays in the 19th century. Images of angels, birds, plants, and other animals are all the traditional cutting ornaments and sometimes was used as amulets for home. In this workshop, you will learn the art of Vytynanka by making your own paper cutting. Once your Vytynanka is created you will apply it to a matte to decorate your home!
February 26, 2022
11:00am – 1:30pm
In-person at ACUA, 9534 – 87 Street
Register by: February 22, 2022
Members: $45
Non-Members: $50
Register at: https://alberta-council-for-the-ukrainian-arts.square.site/shop/25
Call (780) 488-8558 or email info@acuarts.ca for more details.
ACUA is following the Restrictions Exemption Program. Please be sure you’re able to provide either proof of vaccination, documentation of medical exemption, or proof of a negative PCR or rapid test within 72 hours of service. Masking and social distancing are required.
Hardanger Embroidery with Joyce Sirski-Howell
Traditionally, this counted thread embroidery technique has its roots in Norway. However, it Is a technique being done in Ukraine. It is a form of cutwork, but differs from vyrizuvannia, Ukrainian cutwork.
For the class, traditional 22-count Hardanger fabric will be used. First, samples of the basic stitches will be worked: satin, buttonhole, woven bars, eyelets, and more. These will then be applied to start a small doily.
3 Sessions: Thursday February 17, 24 & March 3, 2022
7:00pm – 9:30pm
In-person at ACUA, 9534 – 87 Street
Register by: February 12, 2022
Members: $70
Non-Members: $80
Register at: https://alberta-council-for-the-ukrainian-arts.square.site/shop/25
Call (780) 488-8558 or email info@acuarts.ca for more details.
ACUA is following the Restrictions Exemption Program. Please be sure you’re able to provide either proof of vaccination, documentation of medical exemption, or proof of a negative PCR or rapid test within 72 hours of service. Masking and social distancing are required.
Name: Virtual Lunar New Year Celebration
Celebrate the Year of the Tiger by joining in a special Virtual Lunar New Year Celebration! Tune in from home on January 29, 2022, for interactive activities and performances brought to you by the Chinese Graduates Association of Alberta, Edmonton Chinese Bilingual Education Association (ECBEA), and Kingsway Mall! This event is perfect for all ages to learn about and celebrate the Chinese New Year!
Program Schedule:
12:00 pm | Taichi Workshop with Sifu Ken Chui
12:40 pm | Self Defense Workshop with Sife Bill Gee
1:20 pm | Painting/Drawing Together with Hui Yang
2:00 pm | Making Craft Together with June Kon
2:40 pm | Storytelling with Marty Chan
3:20 pm | Puppet Show with Magpie Puppet Club
Virtual Lunar New Year Celebration:
When: Saturday, January 29, 2022
Time: 12 pm – 4 pm
Where: Online Virtual Event
Website: http://www.lunarnewyearyeg.ca
Name: Fashion For a Great Cause
Date: March 5, 2022
Time 2:00-6:00 pm
Website: https://www.kingswaymall.com/events/i-am-woman/
Location: Kingsway Mall (109 Street & Kingsway, Edmonton, AB T5G 3A6)
About: Kingsway Mall will be hosting the I AM WOMAN event, in partnership with House of Curves Canada and UNITE TMK.
I AM WOMAN will feature an inclusive fashion show and market of amazing goods. The fashion show will feature fashions and designs from mall retailers that will be modeled by members of the local community and will represent people of all shapes, sizes, and gender identities. The event will be hosted by Kingsway’s local female entrepreneurs and their partners and will be located in the common area between UNITE and Marshalls on the mall’s upper level. Music will be provided by Edmonton’s Girls Club DJs. This is event is free to the public, but guests are encouraged to bring donations for WIN House.
The event is free however donations of small household items or gift cards are welcome to benefit the WIN House.
Event Name: #BreaktheBias Photo Station at Kingsway Mall
Date: March 2 – 8th
Time: 10am – 7pm
Location: Kingsway Mall
Address: 109 Street & Kingsway Edmonton, AB T5G 3A6
Website: https://www.kingswaymall.com/events/i-am-woman/
About: In celebration of this year’s theme for International Women’s Day, which invites us to #BreaktheBias, Kingsway Mall will be setting up a photo station at the Mujeres Divinas” mural located on the mall’s upper level near The Gap, from March 2nd-8th. The mural was created by local female artist, Lauren B. Sanchez, who is an emerging visual artist, art and yoga teacher, and self-published author based in Mohkinstsis, Treaty 7 (Calgary, AB). Kingsway invites guests to come take a photo in front of the mural and post it to Instagram, tagging @kingswaymall and #BreaktheBias. For every photo posted, $1 will be donated to WIN House.