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Thursday, November 10th, 2011
We wanted to draw some special attention to a host of great events coming our way in the next couple of months on The Ave. Join us where community and art meet.
- Michael Germann will hold two felting workshops on Nov 12 and Dec 10, 1:30 – 4:00 p.m. the focus will be Christmas ornaments (The Carrot 9351-118 Ave)
- Hand Drumming workshop is scheduled for Nov 12 from 2 – 4 p.m. People are to meet at The Carrot, then go out onto street corners to drum. Dress warm, (The Carrot 9351-118 Ave)
- Light Up the Ave – Nov 19 – 7pm – Illumine After Party – Eastwood Community League 8pm (86 St&118 Ave)
- Carrot Christmas Arts Bazaar – Nov 19, 9:30 – 4:30 p.m., (The Carrot 9351-118 Ave)
- Carrot Jingle Jammin’ Christmas Caroling – Dec 16, Friday 6:30pm (The Carrot 9351-118 Ave)
- African Christmas Concert – Saturday, Dec 17pm, Alberta Ave Choir, 6pm Community member’s ticket $10 purchase at the Carrot. (Concert is held at St Faith’s Church 117 Ave & 93 St) www.albertaavenuechoir.ca
- Deep Freeze: A Byzantine Winter Festival – Jan 7 and 8, 92 St & 118 Ave – Surf’s Up at the Deep Freeze!! Volunteer for DeepFreeze by emailing deepfreezevolunteers@gmail.com. Find out more at www.deepfreeze.ca
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Thursday, November 10th, 2011
Looking for a way to get involved in the Alberta Ave community, make some friends and make music at the same time? We invite you to join a passionate group of music makers on our fair Ave, The Alberta Avenue Choir!
Alberta Avenue Choir is a new initiative that aims to use the love of singing as a great platform to enhance relationships in the general Edmonton community. Our singers are from broad backgrounds and different musical abilities, but our love for singing is what we all have in common. We have decided to focus our repertoire on music from all over the world, and since our director is from Africa, we have started our first two seasons by learning some music from Southern Africa.
Contact: Garth at albertaavenuechoir@gmail.com
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Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
Not sure if you’ve noticed lately, but Alberta Avenue, and the revitalization taking place here, is ALL OVER the media.
You may have picked up Avenue Magazine this month to find Christy Morin, President of Arts On The Ave, featured as one of their “Top 40 Under 40″. You can read that article online at http://www.avenueedmonton.com/articles/page/item/christy-morin.
Or, perhaps you’ve been over to the City of Edmonton website, where The Avenue Initiative is featured with an image on the front page, linking to a story and a video about the exciting changes happening on Alberta Avenue these days. Our very own Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse and Kaleido Festival are mentioned as well.
If you haven’t caught the “Avenue Fever” yet, perhaps Thursday is your day. Here is the official word from the Avenue Initiative;
Global Edmonton is taking the News Hour On the Road to Alberta Avenue! Tune into the News Hour at 6.00 on Thursday, November 5th to see Gord Steinke, Lynda Steele and the rest of the Global Edmonton team broadcasting live from the Alberta Avenue Farmer’s Market and The Carrot Coffeehouse.
We need YOU to help show Edmonton what a great neighbourhood Alberta Avenue is. We need both the Farmers’ Market and The Carrot filled with all the great people who live in the area. Bring the whole family down, tell your neighbours, bring your friends!
Both Global News at 5 and 6 will be broadcast from Alberta Avenue but during the 6 o’clock news you see stories about things happening in Alberta Avenue, a live interview with Judy Allan on the Avenue Revitalization, as well as live footage from the Farmers’ Market and The Carrot.
At the Farmers’ Market (9210 118 Avenue) between 5pm and 7pm:
Free balloon animals
Free face painting
Free entertainment
And of course, lots of great food & gift products to buy
And don’t worry about making supper. We have a concession and grill a mean hotdog.
Global Special: hotdog, drink and chips or chocolate bar for only $4
At The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse (9351 – 118 Avenue) between 5pm and 7pm:
Global weather live from The Carrot!
Live Entertainment
Bring a friend and enjoy a 2 for 1 Latte!
And you’ll be happy to know the construction on 118 Avenue is over for the season. You can once again drive in either direction. Happy Driving and see you on Thursday!
Please forward this information, add it to your facebook page, tweet it and spread the word anyhow you can!
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Thursday, August 13th, 2009
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.
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Thursday, August 13th, 2009
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
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Monday, August 10th, 2009
Eastwoodfest is fast approaching and we need volunteers!
This event is shaping up to be BIG, EXCITING and has an amazing line up of entertainment and activities. Eastwoodfest this year is partnering with the Avenue Initiative and Arts On The Ave to celebrate the completion of Phase 1 of the Streetscape Improvements. The Avenue from 82nd – 87th will be closed. There will be an Arts Market and Main stage on the Avenue and activities in the Park. The day starts off with a free Pancake Brunch. Its going to be a great day, if you are able to help out please email Judy Allan at Judy.allan@edmonton.ca with your availability.
Details of the Event are:
Saturday August 15th
8 am Set Up
11 – 7 pm Event
7 – 9 Strike
Volunteers will receive a free t shirt and a voucher to enjoy one of the many specials in the restaurants along the Avenue.
Shifts include:
Set Up 8 – 11 am
Afternoon 11 – 3 pm
Evening 3 – 7 pm
Strike 7 – 9 pm
Jobs include:
- Sidewalk Chalking
- Performers – greet & help
- Info Booth
- 50-50 raffle
- Moving picnic tables (set up and tear down)
- Supervise bouncy things
- Roving on street & in park
- Food & Beverages
- Clean up crew
- Help with pancakes – make batter, serve and clean-up.
- Tents Set-up and tear down
Download the Eastwoodfest handbill here
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Wednesday, May 27th, 2009
For your info the Carrot will be open Thursday afternoons to accommodate the Farmer`s Market guests – should be fun. So you can go shopping and then head over to the Carrot to have a coffee before supper.
The Market will be open every Thursday afternoon from 2:00-7:00 starting May 28 at the Alta Avenue Community League – one block east of the Carrot.
In light of the Market, here are the new Carrot hours for Thursday;
9am-4pm
6pm -9:30pm
You can view all hours at The Carrot here.
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Wednesday, May 27th, 2009
The Edmonton Journal has just featured the brand new Alberta Avenue Farmers’ Market!
You can read the full article here …
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/Alberta+Avenue+farmers+market+opens+Thursday/1631747/story.html
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