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Monday, January 30th, 2012
February 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 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.
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Thursday, January 19th, 2012
In June of this year it will be five years that The Carrot has been open. To those of us who had a vision of what The Carrot could be, The Carrot has by far exceeded our expectations in terms of its effect on the volunteers that have passed through its doors, the musicians who have played at the open mikes and Friday nights, and the artists who have had their work displayed. While we thought that The Carrot could have an effect on the community, we never realized that it would become a catalyst for revitalization of Alberta Avenue.
What has also amazed us is the stories that have emerged from The Carrot as people became involved as volunteers, musicians and artists.
It is time to start collecting those stories and the pictures that have documented the events at The Carrot. The goal is to have a book published called “Stories from The Carrot” in 2011 which will contain the stories that you, the volunteers, board members of Arts on the Ave., The Carrot Committee, the artists, the musicians and community members have about The Carrot. We are also looking for photographs which document events at The Carrot.
So start thinking about your experiences at The Carrot. How has The Carrot impacted your life? The lives of others? Your community? Write them down. Look through your photos and see what pictures you have from The Carrot. If you aren’t comfortable writing and would like to just tell your story, that’s possible, too.
Forward all material to Arthur Dyck at storiesfromthecarrot@gmail.com.
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Thursday, December 8th, 2011
An original Mik Germann Santa
Join Mik Germann and his crew of needle felters at The Carrot this Saturday, December 10 at The Carrot (9351 118th ave). This round will involve making Christmas ornaments!
From Mik,
On December 10 from 1:30 to 4 pm
At the Carrot I will doing another Needle felting drop in
I supply all materials and tools
This time we will be making Christmas orniments.
Make a couple of Christmas orniments leave one for on the Carrot Christmas tree
Bring a freind drop in learn how to neelde felt and have a great cup of of coffee with freinds or make new freinds
Tags: arts workshop, Christmas, community arts, needle felting, The Carrot
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Thursday, November 10th, 2011
Call for Artisans:
The Carrot Christmas Arts Bazaar – Saturday November 19th, 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 19th. 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: November12th
Table fee: $40
To register or for more information contact Irene@ehenri.ca or call 780-471-1580.
Tags: art sale, artisans, Christmas, christmas arts bazaar, opportunity, The Carrot
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Thursday, October 20th, 2011
The Carrot Curatorial Committee is looking for some items to help us display art and artisan pieces at The Carrot. If you have any of the following, please get in touch with us.
- hammer
- heavy duty wire cutters
- pliers
- 1 X roll of bronze/brass colored chain
- 1X roll of silver colored chain
- 1 X roll of decorative cord (neutral in color)
- 1X roll of decorative ribbon (3 ” wide/heavy/neutral color)
- 20 X bronze/brass colored S rings
- 20X silver colored S rings
You can keep up with our list of needed items (remember, The Carrot has grown from volunteer love) on our
“dig for The Carrot” page.
Tags: community art, donations, The Carrot, the carrot curatorial committee, volunteer
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Tuesday, July 5th, 2011
We are currently looking for new artists to showcase at the Carrot Gallery. Located at the Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse (9351 118 Ave), the Carrot Gallery showcases local artists year round.
For more information, contact the gallery curator, Lori Youngman, at carrotgallery@gmail.com
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Wednesday, April 6th, 2011
April 16, 2011 1:00-4:00pm
Carrot Arts Coffeehouse
9351 – 118 Ave, Edmonton
Tweens to adult emerging artists are needed to display and sell original art & fine crafts.
Call the Carrot Arts Coffeehouse to reserve a table (no charge). Call by April 13 & ask for Irene at 780-471-1580 or email irene@ehenri.ca.
Tags: art sale, emerging artists, The Carrot, young artists
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Thursday, November 11th, 2010
Hello Friends,
We are pleased to continue the 3rd Carrot Christmas Arts Bazaar. If you open up the PDF file, you will see all the great events and opportunities on Alberta Ave. We are growing and would love to have you participant in any capacity.
Download the PDF: Carrot Mailout – Arts Bazzar 2010
We are looking for vendors for our Christmas Bazaar. Please post or send to anyone that you think may be interested. This year we will be in the Old Cycle Building, The Carrot and…We work together with “Just Christmas – Free Trade Christmas Sale” kitty corner at the Community Centre that weekend…a busy weekend for on the Ave!
Dates and times are:
November 26 Friday, 5:30 – 9:30pm
November 27th Saturday, 9:00 – 4:00pm
For a fee of $45, you get a 6′ x 4′ space, and can bring a wall behind the table if you wish…
If interested, please contact lshulba@shaw.ca
Thanks!
Tags: Arts Market, Carrot Christmas Arts Bazaar, Christmas, The Carrot
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Thursday, October 28th, 2010
Join us for an African 90 minute hand drum workshop with Marcus Fung.
All ages welcome!
You can download the event flier by clicking here.
Like this event? Watch for:
- Sudanese visual art worshop
- The Carrot Goes-A-Caroling in December
Tags: community arts, drumming, free, marcus fung, The Carrot, workshop
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Wednesday, October 27th, 2010
This year we are again having a special day for our young artists (and very young artists) to sell their art creations at the Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse (9351-118 Ave). www.thecarrot.ca
The event is on Saturday November 20, 2010 from 1:00-4:00pm.
We ask that you reserve a table in advance. To make sure we have a table for you please let me know as soon as possible – no later than Nov 13. Please pass the word on to your friends & neighbors. If you have any questions or concerns, please email or phone Irene;
780-471-1580
irene@ehenri.ca
We look forward to a fun day at the Carrot.
Tags: Arts Market, kids at the carrot, The Carrot, young artists
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February 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!