Arts on The Ave » alberta avenue community hall http://artsontheave.org We are a community based, grassroots initiative engaged in developing 118th Avenue as the Community Arts Avenue of Edmonton. Fri, 18 May 2012 00:38:41 +0000 en hourly 1 You Are Invited to Eastwoodfest! http://artsontheave.org/2009/08/you-are-invited-to-eastwoodfest/ http://artsontheave.org/2009/08/you-are-invited-to-eastwoodfest/#comments Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:58:54 +0000 admin http://artsontheave.org/?p=4480 Phase One of the 118th Avenue Initiative Streetscape Improvements are pretty much complete! All the hard work has paid off…the Avenue looks fantastic. We are celebrating the new Streetscape with a big party on the Avenue!

I have attached a copy of the Eastwoodfest Street dance Celebration handbill with schedule. At 1pm there will be speeches from Councillor Gibbons and Councillor Caterina. At the same time the Streetscape Working Group will be recognized. I hope that you will be able to attend!

EASTWOODFEST AND STREET DANCE CELEBRATION.

On Saturday, August 15, the Avenue will come alive with entertainment, music, festivities, and great food, including a free pancake breakfast. 118th Avenue from 82 – 87 Street will be closed to traffic while we celebrate the beautiful new Streetscape Improvements. There will be live music, street performers, an antique car show, and an arts market. Enjoy local renowned artists, including Edmonton’s own Captain Tractor, the Wambats, and more! A full schedule of events can be found at www.avenueinitiative.ca or on our website here.

Date: Saturday, August 15, 2009
Time: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: 118 Ave, 82 St. to 87 St.
Eastwood Park, 86 St. and 118 Ave. (Children’s entertainment and carnival)
118 Avenue, from 82 Street to 87 Street, will be open to pedestrian traffic only during the event.

]]> http://artsontheave.org/2009/08/you-are-invited-to-eastwoodfest/feed/ 0 Check out the Alberta Avenue Farmers Market This Afternoon http://artsontheave.org/2009/08/check-out-the-alberta-avenue-farmers-market-this-afternoon/ http://artsontheave.org/2009/08/check-out-the-alberta-avenue-farmers-market-this-afternoon/#comments Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:51:15 +0000 admin http://artsontheave.org/?p=4459 As the summer continues, so does the Alberta Avenue Farmers Market.

Alberta Avenue Farmer’s Market is a year round Market located at 9210 – 118 Avenue, Edmonton, open from 2:00 – 7:00 p.m. outside and inside the Alberta Avenue Community Hall.

Here’s what to look forward to this afternoon, starting at 2 PM.

Welcome new Vendor: Anamaria Pandi – Cheese breads and Jams.

Steve & Dan’s Fresh B. C. Fruit: New this week: Golden Plums and Red Plums. Cherries, Apricots, Nectarines, Apples & Peaches.

Back next week: Bohdan’s Ukranian Foods.

An assortment of fresh vegetables, baking, sausages, jams, prepared foods and crafts are available every week.

This week’s Door Prize Draw will be Gift Certificates from various food vendors.

Come on down to the market and support the Ave!

Get more information online at http://albertaave.org/market

]]> http://artsontheave.org/2009/08/check-out-the-alberta-avenue-farmers-market-this-afternoon/feed/ 0 Theatre in Community: Theatre Prospero presents ROMEO & JULIET http://artsontheave.org/2008/11/theatre-in-community-theatre-prospero-presents-romeo-juliet/ http://artsontheave.org/2008/11/theatre-in-community-theatre-prospero-presents-romeo-juliet/#comments Thu, 06 Nov 2008 10:50:53 +0000 admin http://artsontheave.org/?p=682 Experience Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet from the INSIDE

Public Workshop: 2:30 to 5:30
Performance: 7:30 pm., November 15th, 2008

With our innovative workshop/production, you help tell the story by
taking a part in the play, with coaching and preparation from our
crack team of actor/instructors!

Workshop free to all Alberta Avenue residents
Performance: Admission by donation.
Alberta Avenue Community Centre, 9210 118 Avenue
Call 780-477-2773, extension 2, to reserve a place in the workshop

Supported by ALBERTA FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS

View this event on facebook here

]]> http://artsontheave.org/2008/11/theatre-in-community-theatre-prospero-presents-romeo-juliet/feed/ 0 Avenue Goes to the Dogs http://artsontheave.org/2008/06/avenue-goes-to-the-dogs/ http://artsontheave.org/2008/06/avenue-goes-to-the-dogs/#comments Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:46:10 +0000 admin http://www.artsontheave.org/?p=830 Drop by the Alberta Avenue Community Hall (9210-118 Ave) on Saturday June 14th where some of our artists will be displaying their work at Avenue Goes to the Dogs. Of course, dogs are most welcome. For more information please contact, to o participate or volunteer, call Judy Allan at 496-1913. See attached poster.

Download the Avenue Goes to the Dogs Handbill

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