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Free Dance Classes at Parkdale/Cromdale League

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

Children’s Dance Classes

Parkdale Cromdale Community League will be offering jazz dance classes for kids 5-12 years old beginning January 18, 2011. Classes are free for community league members and will be held at the Parkdale Cromdale Hall on Wednesdays between 5:30 and 7:00 pm.
Contact Megan Petryk for more info or to register- phone 780-477-1171 or email mpetryk@ualberta.ca.
We have lots of cool stuff going on at PCCL if you wish to check out our website – perhaps there is a way we can link to yours and vice versa? http://www.parkdalecromdale.org/

Volunteers for Deep Freeze: Upcoming Info Session

Thursday, November 10th, 2011

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

Great Events Coming Up On The Ave

Thursday, November 10th, 2011

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

Join the Alberta Avenue Choir!

Thursday, November 10th, 2011

Looking for a way to get involved in the Alberta Ave community, make some friends and make music at the same time? We invite you to join a passionate group of music makers on our fair Ave, The Alberta Avenue Choir!

Alberta Avenue Choir is a new initiative that aims to use the love of singing as a great platform to enhance relationships in the general Edmonton community. Our singers are from broad backgrounds and different musical abilities, but our love for singing is what we all have in common. We have decided to focus our repertoire on music from all over the world, and since our director is from Africa, we have started our first two seasons by learning some music from Southern Africa.

Contact: Garth at albertaavenuechoir@gmail.com

Job Posting: Deep Freeze Concession Coordinator

Thursday, November 10th, 2011

General Job Description

Under the direction and supervision of the Producer of Deep Freeze Festival, the Concession Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the snack & beverage areas at the Festival liaising with the food coordinator, site coordinator and volunteer coordinator as needed. Tasks include picking up needed supplies and equipment, setting up serving areas, training and overseeing volunteers, cleaning up areas and returning items.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

  • Overseeing: beverage area, snack table, Village Pig, little concession, bar (inside) & bailey’s ice bar (outside).
  • Order & pick up alcohol for the dance bar/ bailey’s ice bar (Sat) and volunteer party (Sun).
  • Order, pick up & return snow cone machine and supplies from ABC Rentals.
  • Pick up & return popcorn machine from ATB Financial (for volunteer room).
  • Pick up popcorn supplies from King Cinema.
  • Arrange for pop delivery from Pepsi or Coca-cola.
  • Provide volunteers with orientation and training regarding their area.
  • Arrange for coffee & hot chocolate donation from Tim Hortons & volunteers for pick up.
  • Order & pick up ice from McDonald’s.
  • Purchase/pick up of food & supplies (donuts, chips, wieners, hotdog buns, condiments, marshmellows, buns for pork, coffee cups, cream).
  • Work with site coordinator to set up snack and beverage areas.
  • Monitor snack & beverage areas and assist volunteers as needed during festival.
  • Take inventory of left over items & supplies and make arrangements for storage or returns.
  • Return empty bottles for refund on Monday after festival.
  • Other job related duties as required

Qualifications

  • Experience with event production and/or food & beverage service an asset
  • Detail-oriented team worker who is able to work independently
  • Good organizational and communication skills
  • Team Player

Compensation: Arts on the Ave is pleased to offer $500 for this contract.

To apply please email: deepfreezeprogram@gmail.com (POSTING CLOSES NOVEMBER 18th, 2011)

 

 

 

 

Deep Freeze Needs Some Strong Hands

Thursday, October 27th, 2011

Saturday , November 29, 10 AM

We need some help unloading various and sundry items from storage. We need TWO people who can lift things like chairs and tables etc.

Please e-mail Christy at info@artsontheave.org, or phone The Carrot at 780-471-1580 if you can help.

Deep Freeze 2012 Dates Announced!

Thursday, October 20th, 2011

On January 7-8, 2012, join us for the latest Avenue festival – Deep Freeze 2012!

More info is coming soon – in the meantime, you can check out our previous Deep Freeze online at http://artsontheave.org/festivals/deep-freeze-2011/

Last Minute Call for Artists at Kaleido

Friday, September 2nd, 2011

The Kaleido Family Arts Festival is looking for four (4) visual artists to collaborate in the creation of “Exquisite Corpse” (see description below). The festival is taking place from September 9-11, 2011 on 118th Avenue in Edmonton.

The artists are required to be on site Saturday, September 10, 2011, from 11:30 am to 6:00 pm. Materials will be supplied. Each artist will receive $200 as honorarium.

Exquisite corpse, also known as exquisite cadaver (from the original French term cadavre exquis) or rotating corpse, is a method by which a collection of images is collectively assembled. The collaborating artists will each work for one hour on a section of a canvas to create a composition in sequence. Four art pieces will be created throughout the day.

Submission deadline: Tuesday, September 6, 2011.

Send artist resume along with four (4) images of your work to geoblanchette@gmail.com

Two More Ways to Be Part of Kaleido

Thursday, August 4th, 2011

Kaleido Festival is truly made by the community and for the community. Here are two more ways to get involved Sunday afternoon at this year’s Kaleido Family Arts Festival.

A classic Studebaker at Kaleido 20101) Sell Stuff at our “Junk In Your Trunk” “boot” sale. Find out more here.

2) Show off your wheels at the Avenue Car Show! Find out more here.

CASINO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Saturday, July 9th, 2011

The Arts on the Avenue casino is still looking for volunteers. This is a major fundraising initiative for us and we need all the help we can get!

When: July 28th and 29th, 2011

Who: You!

To volunteer, please contact Orville Chubb at orville@odvod.com.