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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.
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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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Tuesday, February 7th, 2012
The Rhythms of the Earth Art Series kicked off this past weekend. We’re celebrating Black History Month at the Carrot through music, lyrics, drums, art, words, and dances from all over Africa. Garth Prinsonsky and Adje Performers got us going, Garth bringing reflections of life in Namibia through song, and Adje filling the Carrot with joyous drumming. If you weren’t able to come, there’s still a lot to look forward this February, with a Drumming Workshop being the next event. Come on by on Thursday, February 7th, 2:00 if you would like to try your hand at playing djembe.
Check our calendar for full event listing.
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Thursday, February 2nd, 2012
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/
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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 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.
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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
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Thursday, October 15th, 2009
Arts On The Ave is all about community revitalization through the arts. It’s a job much to big to take on alone. Often, there are other organizations doing great work alongside AOTA, and we want to help them get the word out about their great offerings, too.
Here is a program starting up in our community from Alectra Theatre. All information below has been provided by Alectra Theatre.
Alectra Theatre: “step up” programs
Stepping Stones: 8 to 12 years
Stepping Out: 13 years and up
The above programs are created specifically for children and youth both considered at risk, as well as those whose families cannot afford enhancement programs such as sports, performing arts, music etc. for their children. They are designed for constant progress in a choral speech environment where it is planned to introduce them throughout the city at as many festivals and events as possible.
The aim of the Alectra “Step up” Programs is to help children and youth build self-esteem and pride through choral speech performance. One of the biggest fears most people have is speaking in front of an audience. Imagine, then, how much more intimidating the experience would be for children struggling with English as a second language or for young people lacking in self-esteem. These programs will give those children and young people an opportunity to alleviate their fears of public speaking, whether in school in front of their peers and teachers, or in their day to day lives: a life skill to last a lifetime.
Performing arts offers more than just the skill of performance, however. The experience of being part of a cohesive group, of working to a high standard for the audience, of hearing the applause of that audience after the bows are taken is unique. Taken as a whole, the experience instills a pride in each one of the children taking part. It gives them the beginning of a self esteem that the Alectra experience has brought for other children who have not thrived elsewhere, but found a safe haven in speech arts.
The Program
- Establishing group cohesion: the Artistic Director listens to each child speak, to determine the level of the group and the depth of theory necessary to establish proper speaking skills. The first three to four sessions will be based around getting to know one another and the strengths and weaknesses of the groups. Any class moves at the rate of its weakest member.
- The performance material: each child will get a chance to connect with the material provided: do they like it? Does it have cultural/ personal resonance to each of them? The aim is to establish one program especially for aboriginal youth with culturally appropriate material.
- The children will form a performance troupe, probably named “The Edmontonians”, performing at locations and events in and around Edmonton.
- Nutrition: snacks will be provided to aid concentration, and to help break the ice with a party-like atmosphere.
Class Structure
- Structure for both classes will be as follows, increasing in depth and intensity as they porgress:
- Opening relaxation.
- Physical (ragdoll etc.) exercises.
- Vocal warm ups and breathing exercises.
- Speech theory – how we breath etc.
- Reading of proposed pieces.
- Work on formations, spacing, entrances and exits and all staging procedures.
- Each one will take turns being the spokesperson for the group and introducing the group at performing functions.
- Working on pieces, and the formations and dramatics included in the performance of these pieces.
- The goal or “carrot” is, of course, the show.
- The group will be guided by the rules of theatre, which are universal and are an excellent guide for students and behavior.
The Artistic Director
Jacquelyn Bland-Lawrence ATCL, LTCL is the Artistic Director at Alectra Theatre Arts, as well as the local representative for Trinity Guild Hall, London, an international organization based in London, England. Trinity has an impressive world-wide reputation in all phases of the Arts, from Speech to Drama to Music.
While raising her children, Jackie initially began as a costume designer and wardrobe mistress about 40 years ago. She expanded on her interest by studying drama, theatre and speech arts with a specialty in children’s theatre. She studied drama/speech arts for many years under the tutelage of Walter Kaasa, ultimately acquiring her Licentiate status from the Trinity College of London. She is a sought after Speech Arts and Children’s drama instructor and adjudicator for Kiwanis and Rotary Festivals throughout Alberta. Jackie has also written or adapted many children and family centered plays. She has been the Artistic Director for the Alectra Theatre Arts Company since its inception in 1987.
Many students Jackie has worked with have received awards and recognition locally, provincially and nationally. They have also realized professional careers in the arts, or utilized their theatre training to further their careers in other fields.
Jackie has always been committed to ensuring that the arts should be accessible to children from all walks of life, especially those who have a passion and a desire to express themselves. She views theatre as a valuable conduit to assisting at-risk youth and children with behavioral and/or mental health issues.
Contact
Jackie Bland-Lawrence: 780.436.5493
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Monday, November 26th, 2007
Join us on the second Saturday of each month at noon for our…
Artist Trading Card Session and Workshop
Follow this link for more details Artist Trading Card Info
To register call Becky 435-3499 or The Carrot 471-1580
For more information and samples of Artist Trading Cards, check out: http://www.artist-trading-cards.ch/index.html
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