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

1) Sell Stuff at our “Junk In Your Trunk” “boot” sale. Find out more here.

2) Show off your wheels at the Avenue Car Show! Find out more here.

promotional artwork for Bridge Songs: ?rogress

Bridge Songs is a community arts experience bringing together songwriters (including the creation and performance of an original album), visual artists, filmmakers and arts workshops. This year’s event will take place June 17-19, 2011 in the Cycle Building arts space, with a companion exhibit showing in the Stollery Gallery at the Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts from June 17-30, 2011.

The theme of this year is ?rogress, calling us to examine the progress we make, or do not make, individually, socially and even right in our local neighborhood revitalization projects.

The event is hoping to include a lot of community art, and you are invited to submit original artworks and short films for “Bridge Songs: ?rogress”, the arts and music experience coming this June 17-19, as well as their extended exhibit running from June 17-30th.

All of the information to submit in the submission form, which you can download with the link below. You can also get more information on their event website at www.bridgesongs.ca. If you do have any questions regarding submissions, simply email art@bridgesongs.ca.

Bridge Songs 2011 Call (PDF)

The Bridge Songs event is presented through a collaborative effort of iLoveArtists, Urban Bridge Church and City Centre Church.

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

• Security
• Supervising the children’s carnival
• Selling raffle tickets
• Supervising the donation bin
• Setting up and tearing down
• Hosting the art gallery
• Running errands (person needs a car)
• Acting as fire marshals to supervise bonfire

If you are interested in helping with this wonderful festival, please contact Dorothy Ritz, volunteer coordinator at

kaleidovolunteers@gmail.com

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

Volunteer Orientation

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:

http://kaleidofest.ca

Kaleido celebrates 5 years of igniting art in the community!

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!

What’s On

Find out what’s happening over the three days with Kaleido Schedules:

Friday | Saturday | Sunday

You can also download our full program in PDF by clicking here;

Kaleido Program PDF

The Avenue Initiative is taking one more step to beautify the Avenue and we need your help.  But don’t worry, you don’t have to for volunteer for anything!

Murals will be painted on the electrical boxes that line the Ave and we would like your input as to what themes you think the murals should have.  The Avenue is rich with diversity and we want to celebrate it.  Help us create these murals to REFLECT YOU!

Send your ideas for themes to Jaimie at tjclem@telus.net or call 780.721.8417.

Watch for the murals to be unveiled at the Kaleido Festival in September.

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

Dylan “Toymaker” George is an artist in spaces, sounds, communities, photons, and transformations.  Lantern parades, festival installations, kaleidoscopes projections, recycled material jewelry, and sculpture are some of the particular ways these ideas play out in real time.

Bonus Question: “What kinds of toys do you make?”

Answer: “Everything is a toy!”

On August 23rd and 24th, The Carrot Coffeehouse will be transformed into Dylan Toymaker’s Lantern Workshop.  Youth (ages 8-17) and Adults (18+) are welcome to plaster, paint, and papier-mâché to create objects of beauty and light.

Youth (8 to 17 years) Workshop

Part One: August 23rd, 2009, from 1PM to 4PM
Part Two: August 24th, 2009 from 1PM to 4PM
Price: $8, for materials

Adult (18+) Workshop

Part One: August 23rd, 2009, from 7PM to 10PM
Part Two: August 24th, 2009 from 7PM to 10PM
Price: $12, for materials

Bring your imagination to light with Dylan Toymaker at The Carrot Coffeehouse.

REGISTER TODAY limited spaces!

Email: millie.ontheave@live.com
Phone: 780.722.3733 or 780-496-1913