Arts on The Ave » Event Calendar http://artsontheave.org We are a community based, grassroots initiative engaged in developing 118th Avenue as the Community Arts Avenue of Edmonton. Fri, 18 May 2012 00:38:41 +0000 en hourly 1 Mosaic workshop on Saturday May 19th http://artsontheave.org/2012/05/mosaic-workshop-on-saturday-may-19th/ http://artsontheave.org/2012/05/mosaic-workshop-on-saturday-may-19th/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 19:29:24 +0000 Jaye Benoit http://artsontheave.org/?p=8684 Join us at The Carrot for a Social Arts Experience!

On Saturday, May 19th, from 2-5 PM we will feature a Taste of Mosaics class with guest instructor Margo Anton, from Minerva Mosaics. Amateurs welcome!

A few spots are still available! To register: Contact Irene at The Carrot at 780-471-1580

More info about Minerva Mosaics and Margo Anton: http://www.minervamosaics.com/

This event is graciously sponsored by Norwood Neighbourhood Association.

 

 

]]> http://artsontheave.org/2012/05/mosaic-workshop-on-saturday-may-19th/feed/ 0 Congratulations Arts on the Ave – John Poole Promotion of the Arts Award http://artsontheave.org/2012/03/25-years-of-the-mayors-celebration-for-the-arts/ http://artsontheave.org/2012/03/25-years-of-the-mayors-celebration-for-the-arts/#comments Wed, 21 Mar 2012 19:58:01 +0000 Jaye Benoit http://artsontheave.org/?p=8596 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!

]]> http://artsontheave.org/2012/03/25-years-of-the-mayors-celebration-for-the-arts/feed/ 0 Idea Shindig – March 19 at The Carrot http://artsontheave.org/2012/03/idea-shindig-march-19-at-the-carrot/ http://artsontheave.org/2012/03/idea-shindig-march-19-at-the-carrot/#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:48:43 +0000 Jaye Benoit http://artsontheave.org/?p=8567 Avenue Initiative Revitalization invites you to bring your ideas for creating vibrant change in your community! We’ll pitch new ideas, and build on old ones. This is a great opportunity to meet your neighbours, be part of the exciting revitalization of the area, and most of all to have a really great time!

Monday, March 19th from 6:30-9:00 at The Carrot. Light Dinner provided. Featured host for the evening: Frank Zotter.

Register to judy.allan@edmonton.ca

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To become a member of AOTA, you can visit http://artsontheave.org/about-us/become-a-member/ or request a form at the Carrot. Yearly membership is $5.

]]> http://artsontheave.org/2012/03/arts-on-the-ave-agm-april-29th/feed/ 0 Daughters Day Events on March 8th http://artsontheave.org/2012/03/daughters-day-events-on-march-8th/ http://artsontheave.org/2012/03/daughters-day-events-on-march-8th/#comments Mon, 05 Mar 2012 19:39:38 +0000 Jaye Benoit http://artsontheave.org/?p=8504 Join us in celebrating the daughters in our lives!

Thursday March 8th from 6-8 PM at The Carrot (9351-118 Ave)

Presented by Cambridge Strategies & Aboriginal Women’s Professional Association

Engage in a celebration and discussion on how challenging and encouraging the journey of a daughter can be on International Women’s Day.

 

Featuring free events such as…

  •  live tunes by  Phyllis Sinclair, winner of the 2011 CAMA Award for Best Folk Acoustic Album
  • Interactive session with “Ask Your Auntie” by the Aboriginal Women’s Professional Association

For more information please contact daugthersday@gmail.com

 

]]> http://artsontheave.org/2012/03/daughters-day-events-on-march-8th/feed/ 0 Tabula Rasa Fundraiser http://artsontheave.org/2012/02/tabula-rasa-fundraiser/ http://artsontheave.org/2012/02/tabula-rasa-fundraiser/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:29:28 +0000 Heather Robertson http://artsontheave.org/?p=8415 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

]]> http://artsontheave.org/2012/02/tabula-rasa-fundraiser/feed/ 0 The Carrot Celebrates Black History Month http://artsontheave.org/2012/01/the-carrot-celebrates-black-history-month/ http://artsontheave.org/2012/01/the-carrot-celebrates-black-history-month/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:40:29 +0000 Heather Robertson http://artsontheave.org/?p=8362 Rhythms of the EarthFebruary will find the Carrot Coffeehouse full of festivities celebrating Black History Month, with an event called “Rhythms of the Earth”. You won’t want to miss the artists we have lined up!

All month long you can come and see the visual gallery, comprised of local artists that are also part for the “5 Artists One Love” exhibition at the AGA. The Carrot will feature work by: Khiry Crooks, Lorien Maheu, Adrian Louden, Brett Miles, and Elsa Robinson.

Other highlights for the month include:

A Poetry Slam with established poets around the city, including some of this city’s up and coming young artists, and a hip hop performance by The Overachievers.

Adje Performers will make another appearance on the Ave – if you missed them at Deep Freeze, you won’t want to miss them here! They’ll help get the month warmed up with their drumming this weekend!

After listening to Adje, if you are inspired to learn how to play a djembe, take a Drumming Workshop with DrumAdrumDRUM.

Dr. Bitupu, Junetta Jamerson, and Tololwa Mollel are all fantastic Storytellers. From their lips you will hear oral stories of immigration that have been passed down through generations, mythology, and other traditional stories.

Mama Afro will do a braiding demonstration, and Dr. Jean Walrond PH. D. will talk about her clothing designs, inspired by Northern and Western Africa tradition.

So as you can see, there’s a lot to look forward to this February, as we celebrate Black History Month. Come enjoy a hot beverage celebrate with us!

For a schedule of events, click here.

 

 

 

 

]]> http://artsontheave.org/2012/01/the-carrot-celebrates-black-history-month/feed/ 1 Volunteers for Deep Freeze: Upcoming Info Session http://artsontheave.org/2011/11/volunteers-for-deep-freeze-upcoming-info-session/ http://artsontheave.org/2011/11/volunteers-for-deep-freeze-upcoming-info-session/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:34:36 +0000 admin http://artsontheave.org/?p=8073 There will be a volunteer information session on Wednesday, Nov. 23 at the Alberta Avenue Community Hall from 6 – 9 p.m. This is a chance for potential volunteers  to find out about the various needs of the festival. If you plan to volunteers for the festival, it is very important that you attend. There will be FOOD!

Thanks,
Andrea
Deep Freeze Volunteer Coordinator

]]> http://artsontheave.org/2011/11/volunteers-for-deep-freeze-upcoming-info-session/feed/ 0 Great Events Coming Up On The Ave http://artsontheave.org/2011/11/great-events-coming-up-on-the-ave/ http://artsontheave.org/2011/11/great-events-coming-up-on-the-ave/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:44:54 +0000 admin http://artsontheave.org/?p=8064 We wanted to draw some special attention to a host of great events coming our way in the next couple of months on The Ave. Join us where community and art meet.

  • Michael Germann will hold two felting workshops on Nov 12 and Dec 10, 1:30 – 4:00 p.m. the focus will be Christmas ornaments (The Carrot 9351-118 Ave)
  • Hand Drumming workshop is scheduled for Nov 12 from 2 – 4 p.m. People are to meet at The Carrot, then go out onto street corners to drum. Dress warm, (The Carrot 9351-118 Ave)
  • Light Up the Ave – Nov 19 – 7pm – Illumine After Party – Eastwood Community League 8pm (86 St&118 Ave)
  • Carrot Christmas Arts Bazaar – Nov 19, 9:30 – 4:30 p.m., (The Carrot 9351-118 Ave)
  • Carrot Jingle Jammin’ Christmas Caroling – Dec 16, Friday 6:30pm (The Carrot 9351-118 Ave)
  • African Christmas Concert – Saturday, Dec 17pm, Alberta Ave Choir, 6pm Community member’s ticket $10 purchase at the Carrot. (Concert is held at St Faith’s Church 117 Ave & 93 St) www.albertaavenuechoir.ca
  • Deep Freeze: A Byzantine Winter Festival – Jan 7 and 8, 92 St & 118 Ave – Surf’s Up at the Deep Freeze!! Volunteer for DeepFreeze by emailing deepfreezevolunteers@gmail.com. Find out more at  www.deepfreeze.ca
]]> http://artsontheave.org/2011/11/great-events-coming-up-on-the-ave/feed/ 0 Cakes and Cash: Nina Haggerty Cake Walk 2011 http://artsontheave.org/2011/10/cakes-and-cash-nina-haggerty-cake-walk-2011/ http://artsontheave.org/2011/10/cakes-and-cash-nina-haggerty-cake-walk-2011/#comments Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:55:46 +0000 admin http://artsontheave.org/?p=7985 The Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts presents Cakes and Cash, a Tribute to Johnny Cash in support of the Centre.

It’s the 2011 Cakewalk!

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

7 PM | OASIS Conference Centre | 10930 177 st

visit tixonthesquare.ca for more information and tickets.

Performances by:

Brett Kissell and Kira Hladun

Presented by:

World Stone, Inc, MacPherson, Leslie & Tyerman, LLP

 

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