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 an African 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 Jean Nipp 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.

Ice

Yes, the ice carving competition is still a go. With the help of some refrigeration, we will have ice to carve, so come out to see the masters at work. There are snow carvings on site, too, for those of you who miss the white stuff.

Hockey

The hockey tournament is a go as well. I believe there its still at least one opening for a team, so if you’d like to play some good ole’ fashioned street hockey, get in touch with us.

Dancing

The Surf’s Up Dance with the Tsunami Brothers will be a blast (and it includes a retro-inspired swimwear fashion show). Some tickets are still available. Don’t forget to bring your swimsuit, towel and such along for the giant outdoor hot tub.

Colorful Explosions In the Sky

You may have missed this in the program, but this year’s Deep Freeze features FIREWORKS marking our fifth anniversary! The show starts at 6 PM, so even young folks with early bedtimes can enjoy it (I suppose there is something good about our 5 o clock darkness). It will be over before long, so make sure you are around right at 6 to take in the display.

Theses are just some highlights but there is a lot more going on this weekend. We’ll see you on site this Saturday. Find out more at deepfreezefest.ca, or download our full program.

The festival has three productions specifically for young audiences and offers an accessible and affordable alternative to holiday events. A festival pass ranges from $19.75 to $28.00. For that you get to see all three productions, plus the Holiday Half Time Show. Tickets to individual shows are $8 to $10.

Ellen Chorley, the artistic director of Promise Productions and producer of the festival, has an amazing track record with Theatre for Young Audiences at the Fringe, as well as high school residencies and a collection of other accomplishments.

There have already been over 1300 student tickets sold to the festival and they’re hoping the evening shows will be equally as successful.

You can find more information on the festival here:
http://www.promiseproductionstheatre.com/#!snow-globe-festival

Thanks,
Andrea
Deep Freeze Volunteer Coordinator

The Carrot Christmas Arts Bazaar – Saturday November 19^th, 9:30am-4:30pm

Are you looking for a venue to sell your fine craft this holiday season? Join fellow artisans at The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse (9531-118 Ave) on Saturday November 19^th. This event runs in conjunction with the Just Christmas global fair trade market, so we expect a busy shop!

Register early as table space is limited!

Registration deadline: November12^th

Table fee: $40

To register or for more information contact Irene@ehenri.ca or call 780-471-1580.

• 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

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