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Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
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.
Tags: Arts on the Ave, margo anton, minerva mosaics, mosaics, social arts experience, The Carrot, workshop
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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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Thursday, April 26th, 2012
Join Chris Wynter, a multidisiplinary artist well known for his work as a songwriter, theatre composter, actor, musician, producer and for being a founding member of Captain Tractor, a world roaming roots group formed in 1993. http://www.chriswynters.com/
Starts at 7: p.m., $5 cover.
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Monday, March 12th, 2012
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
Tags: alberta avenue, avenue initiative, community, Revitalization, The Carrot
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Monday, March 5th, 2012
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
Tags: aboriginal women's professional association, arts, Arts on the Ave, ask your auntie, Daughters Day, music, phyllis sinclair, The Carrot, Women's Week
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Tuesday, February 28th, 2012
February 29th (that’s tomorrow!) there will be a Poetry Slam to wrap up the Rhythms of the Earth Art Series, so we’re calling all poets and poetry enthusiasts out to the Carrot.
With a 7:30pm sign up, the Slam will start at 8:00pm. People are welcome to submit one poem that’s maximum 5 minutes in length (unless you are wanting to do a string of Haikus or something similar). All styles welcome.
There will be a $100 prize for the first place poet, thanks to our friends at the Norwood Neighbourhood Association.
See you at the Carrot!
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Saturday, February 25th, 2012
We are in our final week of the Rhythms of the Earth Art Series, which features visual arts and performers at the Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse. This arts program celebrates Black History Month by embracing the many African nations that are represented in the community.
In the final week, there will be a capoeira demonstration, storytelling, music and poetry.
Friday February 24, 7:30pm The Capoeira Academy Edmonton will talk about the history of the martial art, including its ties to African slaves in South America. Following the demonstration, there will be a solo steel drum performance by Kelvin from the Trincan Steel Orchestra.
Tuesday February 28, 7:00 pm will be an evening of storytelling with artists sharing stories of immigration, mythology and growing up in Jamaica. Featuring Tololwa Mollel and others.
Wednesday February 29, 7:30 pm, the Peoples Poet closes off the month with various poets and musicians celebrating multiculturalism.
This community-based celebration includes a gallery wall of visual artists, whose art is also featured in the “Five Artists One Love” exhibition at the AGA. Please come and see the variety of work at the Carrot all month.
For a complete schedule, visit www.artsontheave.org
Rhythms of the Earth is a Black History Month art series, hosted by the Carrot and sponsored by Norwood Neighbourhood House, Page Master and Arts on the Ave. Arts on the Ave is a non-profit, community based grassroots initiative engaged in development of 118 Avenue into a community arts district.
Admission to all these events is free.
Media Contact: Heather Robertson
Phone: 780-243-5335
Email: heathercrobertson@gmail.com
Tags: black history month, rhythms of the earth
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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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