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Monday, May 14th, 2012
Friday night line up
As always, Friday nights at the Carrot will not fail your need for fine local music. It starts at 7:30pm and cover is $5. Check out who we have lined up this month:
May 18: Matthew A and the Keys (www.matthewamusic.com )
May 25: Kerry Klontz (www.facebook.com/RevKOriginalMusic)
Saturday is always open mic nights: 7:00pm, $2.00 cover
Homegrown talent takes the stage Saturday nights at the Carrot. Come down at 7 PM for original music, poetry, comedy and more at Edmonton’s newest open mic experience. Want to play? Just bring your guitar, your poems, your jokes, yourself and show up early to get on the list. Sets should be no more than 15 minutes for music and 10 minutes for spoken word, poetry, comedy.
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Friday, May 11th, 2012
In India, she is maa, aai, amma or mata; in France, she is maman; in parts of Africa, she is mama; in Vietnam, she is máor mẹ; in Wales, she is mam; in Hungary, she is anya.
But whatever country you are in, you will find her doing all the amazing things mothers do as a matter of course. So this weekend we pay tribute to her. And if you want to get her something nice and support Alberta artists and a local economy at the same time, you can’t do better than shop at the Carrot.
We have fibre art by Naomi Paul and gorgeous jewellery by the Woman to Blame, Orange Avocado, Life is Art, Foil & Fusion, Dragonfire Studio, and Cloud and Lolly Handmade Accessories. We have pottery by Earth Art ’n’ Soul Pottery, Kristen Young Ceramics, and glass by Nathan Philips. We have handmade soaps, beautiful silk scarves, art pieces by Maria Pace Wynters, and amazing buffalo-leather belts and bags. Or you could pick up some Intelligentsia fair trade coffee or a simple Carrot mug.
So, honour she-from-whom-you-sprung this weekend. After all, where would you be without her?
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Wednesday, March 21st, 2012
Congratulations to all the Arts on the Ave membership! It’s with honour that we received this award from the Mayor himself on April 2nd, Mayor’s 25th Evening for the Arts. Come by for coffee and see the trophy posing proudly on the top of our piano at the Carrot Coffeehouse.
On April 2nd, Join Mayor Stephen Mandel and the Professional Arts Coalition of Edmonton (PACE) at the 25th Annual Mayor’s Celebration of the Arts. Let’s celebrate some of the best artistic talents our city has to offer, in an evening of awards and performance from some of Edmonton’s most talented artists.
Our very own Arts on the Ave and Wendy Hollo, Executive Director of the Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts here on 118th Ave have both been nominated for the John Poole Award for Promotion of the Arts!
Featuring performances by Tommy Banks, Christian Hansen and the Autistics, Colleen Brown, Citie Ballet, Sandro Dominelli and the cast of Caution: May Contain Nuts.
Proceeds in support of the Rock and Roll Society of Edmonton Centre for Arts and Music.
Tickets and more information: http://www.mayorscelebration.com/
Mayor Stephen Mandel invites you to The Mayor's Celebration of the Arts!
Tags: Arts on the Ave, john poole award, mayor's celebration for the arts, Nina Haggerty Centre For The Arts, nomination, pace, professional arts coalition of Edmonton, wendy hollo
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Tuesday, March 20th, 2012
Call for gallery artists and artisans
The sixth annual Bloomin’ Garden Show and Art Sale is on Saturday, May 12 from 9am to 4pm. This is a fantastic event that combines gardening information and products with an artisan market and gallery all in a beautiful, serene atmosphere with classical music. The event brings out over 1000 gardeners and shoppers from around the city to our Avenue. We love showcasing our great local talent and our revitalized community along 118 Avenue.
Gallery artists:
Theme for the festival: Garden, landscape & mothers.
A maximum of 3 works will be accepted.
There will be a commission of 30% on all sales.
If you have prints, cards or a small art piece, please donate something to our raffle draws.
Our curator Lorraine Shulba will be in touch with you by April 10, 2012, after your work has been reviewed by a three member jury panel.
Artisans:
We are looking for garden-related products as well as a variety of hand crafted items (e.g. pottery, jewelry, beauty products, textiles) with a focus on items appropriate for mothers’ day gifts.
Email
bloomin_market@albertaave.org with company name & contact info please include a description of your products, their price range and photos of your table/work or a website link.
Show cost $40.
We have limited space and many interested artists, please choose either the gallery or artisan market.
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Thursday, February 23rd, 2012
Friday night is sure to be a good time at the Carrot. The evening will be full of music and dance, starting Capoeira and moving to steel drumming.
I was first introduced to the martial art of Capoeira through my brother, and for those who haven’t had the introduction, let’s have Wikipedia help out:
Capoeira (Portuguese pronunciation: [kapuˈejɾɐ]) is a Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance and music. It was created in Brazil mainly by descendants of African slaves with Brazilian native influences, probably beginning in the 16th century. It is known by quick and complex moves, using mainly power, speed, and leverage for leg sweeps.
There’s a whole lot more to learn about this art, and the best way to do that is to see it for yourself. On Friday February 24th, 7:30pm, Capoeira Academy of Edmonton will do a demonstration.
Following this, we’ll be graced by Kelvin, who plays in the Trincan Steel Orchestra. He will play the steel drum for us, brining a little warmth of the Caribbean to our cozy little cafe this February.
As with the rest of the Rhythms of the Earth Art Series, this is a free event. Hope to see you there!
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Tuesday, February 21st, 2012
February 22nd at the Carrot – that’s tomorrow folks – we’ll be welcoming Dr. Jean Walrond and Mama Afro for an evening of fashion and beauty, as part of “Rhythms of the Earth”.
Dr. Walrond stopped by the Carrot last week, and had with her samples of her textiles which she will be showing on Wednesday. Fashioned after North and West African tradition with stunning colours and patterns, each piece was so beautiful. Dr. Walrond will tell us how it is done (and maybe even show us). So for all you DIY people out there, this will be a great night to learn how pattern and dye your own table runners, scarves, napkins, tablecloths – you name it!
Celina, from Mama Afro will be our other guest for the evening, and will demonstrate how braiding is done. Mama Afro is one of the many businesses on the Ave, and we are excited to collaborate with them for this evening.
Hope to see you there!
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Tuesday, February 7th, 2012
The Rhythms of the Earth Art Series kicked off this past weekend. We’re celebrating Black History Month at the Carrot through music, lyrics, drums, art, words, and dances from all over Africa. Garth Prinsonsky and Adje Performers got us going, Garth bringing reflections of life in Namibia through song, and Adje filling the Carrot with joyous drumming. If you weren’t able to come, there’s still a lot to look forward this February, with a Drumming Workshop being the next event. Come on by on Thursday, February 7th, 2:00 if you would like to try your hand at playing djembe.
Check our calendar for full event listing.
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Monday, February 6th, 2012
Arts on the Ave is hosting a fundraising “tabula rasa” painting event at the Nina Haggerty gallery, on 118 Ave, on Saturday, February 25. And just what is a tabula rasa, you might wonder. Well, it is a Latin term meaning a “clean slate.” And that is exactly what you will receive. Here is how it works – for a mere $118 you get a blank canvas. We supply paint and brushes. We will also provide food and wine to help liberate your inner artist (come on, you know there is a little Picasso, Rembrandt or Warhol in there somewhere). Our crew, led by AOTA board member and artist Glen Ronald, will provide encouragement, insight and inspiration to help you create your own personal masterpiece. Bring your friends and help us raise funds to support the amazing work of the Carrot and Arts on the Ave. Spaces are limited, so please contact tabularasa118@gmail.com to reserve your spot
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Monday, September 8th, 2008
View the Festival’s Facebook event page
The Kaleido Family Arts Festival is alive and well on Facebook!
Drop on by (just click the link above) to let us know you are coming. You can also upload your photos, videos and comments about the festival there, and invite your friends to come to Edmonton’s latest, greatest multidisciplinary family arts festival! Spreading the word on Facebook will go a long way to helping us get the word out.
Let’s show this city what a great neighborhood Alberta Avenue is to make and share art.
View the Festival’s Facebook event page
Tags: facebook, festival, Kaleido, Kaleido Festival
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Thursday, September 4th, 2008
From Karen Shulba …
Hi everyone! Hope you all had a lovely summer!
I am sure you know what time of year it is again…
Kaleido arts festival time!!!! Yahoo!
So here is an official call for artists and artisans…
Festival is September 26th, 27th, 28th Three days!!!
You can get more info about the festival here.
For the artists, we are going to have two dates for you to drop off your work…
Thursday September 18th between 5:00 – 8:30pm and September 20th 12:00 – 4:00pm…
Please come on by to 11805 94th street, The Building has a sign that
says “Deans Discount Furniture” That is where the gallery will be held this year, so please drop off your work there… It’s located right across from the Carrot…
We will ask you to buy a membership for 2009 if you haven’t already and the cost is only $5.00.
For artisans, please let me know if you are interested, and we will let you know if you have been accepted… space for artisans is limited so please don’t hesitate to let me know…
even if you have emailed me before regarding being a vendor, this will be your official notification…
Cost this year is $35 for a table. The artisan sale will be outdoors by the gallery…
Times are Saturday 10:00 – 6:00pm Sunday 12:00 – 5:00pm You will be supplied a tent and table…
Because the artisan section is outdoors, you wil have to set-up and take down both days…
So that is the scoop, please feel free to email me regarding any questions or concerns…
Please drop me a line of your interested in participating this year as soon as you are able. Email me at lshulba@shaw.ca
Thanks and have a wonderful day!
Tags: Arts Alive, Call for submissions, fesitval, Kaleido
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