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Friday, January 6th, 2012
Deep Freeze Fest is just around the corner, and we thought we’d highlight some things you may not have noticed in the our packed program, as well as some openings you may have assumed would be all filled up.
Ice
Yes, the ice carving competition is still a go. With the help of some refrigeration, we will have ice to carve, so come out to see the masters at work. There are snow carvings on site, too, for those of you who miss the white stuff.
Hockey
The hockey tournament is a go as well. I believe there its still at least one opening for a team, so if you’d like to play some good ole’ fashioned street hockey, get in touch with us.
Dancing
The Surf’s Up Dance with the Tsunami Brothers will be a blast (and it includes a retro-inspired swimwear fashion show). Some tickets are still available. Don’t forget to bring your swimsuit, towel and such along for the giant outdoor hot tub.
Colorful Explosions In the Sky
You may have missed this in the program, but this year’s Deep Freeze features FIREWORKS marking our fifth anniversary! The show starts at 6 PM, so even young folks with early bedtimes can enjoy it (I suppose there is something good about our 5 o clock darkness). It will be over before long, so make sure you are around right at 6 to take in the display.
Theses are just some highlights but there is a lot more going on this weekend. We’ll see you on site this Saturday. Find out more at deepfreezefest.ca, or download our full program.
Tags: dance, Deep Freeze Festival, festival, fireworks, highlights, ice carving, street hockey
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Thursday, January 5th, 2012
Thanks to another Deep Freeze story from The Edmonton Journal, you can get a sneak peek at the weekends snow sculptures, made with more than a little machine-magic-snow. Read the article, Deep Freeze Festival Celebrates Winter, online here …
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/Deep+Freeze+festival+celebrates+winter/5953249/story.html
Tags: coverage, Deep Freeze, Edmonton Journal, festival, Press
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2011
You can now download the full program for Deep Freeze 2012 online. Discover all the great new and old activities to ring in the new year at Edmonton’s hottest (or is that, coolest?) winter festival.
Download it by clicking here.
Tags: Deep Freeze, download, festival, pdf, program
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Friday, October 29th, 2010
The following is a message from Anna Rambow, the Deep Freeze Festival volunteer coordinator;
Last year we experienced exponential growth with both Deep Freeze and Kaleido, making a significant mark on the Edmonton Festival scene! We could not pull off these events without the dedication of our volunteers. We are so grateful for your help, and look forward to working with you once again as we near our 4th annual Deep Freeze Festival, taking place January 8th and 9th.
This year we are pleased to bring back Deep Freeze favorites including ice carving competitions, horse and wagon rides, an ice slide for the kids, Cabane A Sucre. cultural dance, street hockey tournaments,
artisan sale and MORE! New additions this year; the Mummers Friendly Contest, a two block street hockey challenge rather than a one block challenge, and a Strong Man Competition! As we continue to grow, our
need for volunteers also grows. This year we are expecting over 10,000 visitors to the Ave over the Deep Freeze weekend, and can certainly use all the help we can get.
If you are available to volunteer January 8th and/or 9th at Deep Freeze, please reply to this email with answers to the questions below….
- Are you available to volunteer at Deep Freeze indoors, outdoors, or both? (Outdoor volunteers will be offered opportunities to come inside to warm up throughout their shift!)
- Which shifts are you available for?
- Saturday, January 8th – Morning and Afternoon
- Saturday, January 8th – Afternoon and Evening
- Saturday, January 8th – Later Evening (Dance)
- Sunday, January 9th – Morning and Afternoon
- Sunday, January 9th – Afternoon and Evening
- Want to do the same job as last year? If so let me know what your position was and I will try to schedule you into that area.
- We need strong volunteers to help with pre-festival site set-up on January 3rd, 4th, 6th, and 7th. Shifts run from 10-2 and 2-6 on these days. Are you available to help with this? If so, which shift(s) would work for you? We will provide hot chocolate!
- Are you available for other pre-festival preparations as they arise?
Thanks again for your help! It is greatly appreciated.
Yours,
Anna and the Deep Freeze Team ; )
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Anna Rambow
Volunteer Coordinator
Deep Freeze Festival
deepfreezevolunteers@gmail.com
deepfreezefest.ca
Tags: Deep Freeze Festival, festival, volunteer
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Saturday, August 14th, 2010
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 *
Tags: community, dance, Eastwoodfest, festival, street fest
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Thursday, October 1st, 2009
The board of Arts on the Ave would like to send a resounding thank-you to volunteers, sponsors, artists and everyone who attended the recent Kaleido festival on 118 ave, Edmonton’s largest block party. The event was a raging success — even that wicked northerly wind couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm.
From the dancing to the music to Shakespeare being performed in the playground, Kaleido was a testament to community spirit, and to the power of art to inspire us, unite us and delight us.
Thanks, everybody. And see you next year.
The board of AOTA
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Tuesday, August 18th, 2009
Want to give back to the community? Interested in being apart of a fantastic arts festival?
The Kaleido Festival is on September 25-27 2009 and the festival needs your help. We require volunteers to take on a variety of roles from manning the information booth to stage managing one of the various venues at the festival. The variety of artists and performers lined up for this year is truly spectacular and make sure you dont miss out by volunteering for the Kaleido Festival.
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Nathan at kaleido2009@gmail.com
For more information on the Kaleido Festival, check out the website at http://artsontheave.org/festivals/kaleido-festival-2009/
Tags: community art, festival, Kaleido Festival, volunteer
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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.
Tags: alberta avenue, alberta avenue community hall, Eastwood, festival
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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
Tags: alberta avenue, Eastwood, festival, Revitalization
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