We are a community based, grassroots initiative engaged in developing 118th Avenue as the Community Arts Avenue of Edmonton.
9351-118 ave
Edmonton, AB, Canada
p. 780-471-1580
Kaleido has been featured in Metro News, largely for the fact that there is “something for everyone” at this diverse family arts festival.
You can read the full article at http://www.metronews.ca/edmonton/local/article/611423–something-for-everyone-at-kaleido
Come help the arts and the neighbourhood by volunteering at one of Edmonton’s best and most eclectic festivals. The Kaleido Family Arts festival is a visual art, music, theatre and dance festival that takes place at various venues on 118 ave, from Sept. 10 to 12. We are looking for volunteers to help with the following tasks;
If you are interested in helping with this wonderful festival, please contact Dorothy Ritz, volunteer coordinator at
Here are shift times:
Friday, Sept. 10 evening: 5 to 10 pm
Saturday, Sept 11 for duties listed above: 9 am to 1 pm, 1 to 6 pm, and 6 to 11
Sunday, Sept. 12 for duties listed above 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Sunday for tear down and clean up: 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm
We could also use assistance lifting, moving items, and doing carpentry on Friday, Sept. 10, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
There is a volunteer orientation on Monday, August 30, at the Alberta Avenue Community League at 9210 118 Avenue. It is not mandatory, but it would be helpful if you could attend.
To learn more about the festival, click on:
Please feel free to join your family and friends at Eastwoodfest 2010! Enjoy a free pancake Breakfast, live music, Art, Artisans, Kids activities, horse-pulled carriage rides, a HUGE Snakes and Ladders game, and much much more.
For more information, visit the facebook page at
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=122312417815289
Eastwoodfest is on August 14 and located at 118th Ave and 85 – 87st.
Click here to download the handbill in PDF.
Hope to see you there!
* For more information, to volunteer or to participate in the Artwalk, please contact Eastwoodfest producer Mat Halton at eastwoodfest@gmail.com *
Catch the soulful sounds of singer-songwriter Blake Paul live on The Carrot stage.
The show starts at 7 PM and the cover is just $5.
Catch the music of Scott Cook live on The Carrot stage.
The show starts at 7 and the cover is just $5.
August keeps things hot at The Carrot as we kick off a month of music with “Where’s Lula”.
The show starts at 7 and the cover is just $5.
Kaleido Family Arts Festival has been bringing artist and neighborhood, art and the streets for the past 4 years and we are proud to be coming into our 5th year.
Our new Kaleido Festival website is up at http://www.kaleidofest.ca!
Find out what’s happening over the three days with Kaleido Schedules:
You can also download our full program in PDF by clicking here;
Scott McKeen has written an encouraging article on the struggles and successes of the We Believe in 118 campaign to remove weapons and drug paraphernalia from Alberta Avenue businesses.
Read the article on the Edmonton Journal website at http://www.edmontonjournal.com/business/Sale+crack+pipes+Alberta+Avenue+definitely+legal/3322657/story.html.
You can also join in on the conversation in the comments below the article.
Catch Dave Von Bieker live at The Carrot at 7 PM.
Cover is just $5.
The Kaleido Family Arts Festival will be held on Sept. 10-12, 2010. See the website at http://kaleidofest.ca/
People who are welcome to this barbeque (to be held on Aug.11) include:
At the barbeque: we will explain a little bit more about the festival, discuss your volunteer roles and answer your questions. You will also be able to meet other volunteers.(For those who are already signed up–we hope to discuss what you will do at the festival and connect you to leaders).
Wednesday, August 11, 6:00 pm
Alberta Avenue Community League Lutz Hall (9210 118 Avenue)
The barbeque will consist of burgers, hotdogs, buns and veggies. If you have food allergies, please respond to this message, explaining what you are allergic to.
It is important to RSVP by emailing kaleidovolunteers@gmail.com to let us know that you can come so that we know how much food to prepare.
If you cannot attend, but you would like to volunteer at Kaleido Sept 10-12:
Some of the best benefits of being a volunteer are:
Getting to know other people (many of whom may share your interests),
Making a difference for Edmonton’s artists’ community (art, theatre, music, dance, and more)
Making a difference in the Alberta Avenue community
A great party during Kaleido Festival weekend
Looking forward to your response.
Best wishes,
Dorothy Ritz