The Carrot Lineup
Upcoming
Friday Night Concerts
Don’t forget to catch all these great acts this winter at The Carrot! Cover charge is just $5 on Friday nights, and the show starts at 7:00 PM. Kids get in free!
Also, don’t forget about open stage on Saturday nights, where you’ll see some of these same performers, free as guest hosts, as well as many other great artists from the community. Perhaps even you?
DATE |
ARTIST |
|---|---|
| Mar 12 2010 |
Back Porch Swing |
| Mar 19 2010 |
Alberta Playboys (Mike Chenoweth) |
| Mar 26 2010 |
Geoff Wybenga |
The Carrot features live entertainment every Friday night. If you do not see an act for a given date, they have simply not been posted yet.
If you’d like to play at the Carrot, you can contact us at carrotbooking@artsontheave.org
Every Saturday: Garden Variety: Open Mic Saturday Nights!
Homegrown talent takes the stage Saturday nights at the Carrot. Come down at 7 PM for original music, poetry, comedy and more at Edmonton’s newest open mic experience.
Want to play? Just bring your guitar, your poems, your jokes, your self and show up early to get on the list. Sets should be no more than 15 minutes for music and 10 minutes for spoken word, poetry, comedy, monologue, etc.
Special Events Coming Up …
Arts On The Ave Annual General Meeting
April 18, 2010: 2 PM -4 PM
All AOTA members are invited to attend the Arts On the Ave Annual General Meeting on April 18th, from 2-4 PM at The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse (9351 118th ave).
If you don’t have a membership, or need to renew yours, you can find out how here.
Kaleido Festival, 2010
September 10-12, Alberta Avenue
It seems a long way off, but these things always come quicker than expected. Start counting the days folks, Kaleido 2010 is on its way to the Ave this fall. Watch the Arts On The Ave site for details.
Regular Happenings At The Carrot
Fine And Design: Carrot Arts Market
Come shop Edmonton made originals.
Putting out the call for Artists and Artisans who wish to take part in the The Carrot Fine and Designed Market Spring Season.
We will be are accepting submissions for our open-air arts markets and festivals in August and September. Contact Lorraine Shulba at lshulba@shaw.ca and please indicate dates preferred. If you had been selected previously there is no need to send in your work unless you have changed what you are doing drastically. We will contact you later in the week to confirm dates.
Writers’ Circle
The Carrot Writing Circle is a place where people get together to work on writing prompts and flex their literary muscles every Tuesday from 7 to 9pm. All genres. A critique circle is held on the fourth Tuesday of every month where you can get help or just some encouragement.
Knitting Group
Tuesdays from 7 PM -9 PM
Stitch and Chat
Gathering for fiber artists (knit, crochet, cross stitch, sewing) to indulge in their craft.
7 pm most Wednesdays.
Carrot Visual Artist Collective
Second Wednesday of the month 7 PM to 9 PM
If you are an visual artist (Whether a novice or professional) feel free to drop in, have a coffee and chat.
Zoomers: Open Mic for “Boomers with Zip!”
Thursday afternoons at The Carrot get lively! We’re calling for performers for the Zoomers (Boomers with Zip) Open Mic. If you’re a singer, musician, storyteller, poet, comedian, magician, actor, etc., come along to The Carrot on Thursdays from 1-4 PM and share your talent with others.
Contact: Ann Jones, windsorhouse@shaw.ca, or 780-752-4867 by phone
Babes in Arms
Moms and little ones meet Fridays, 10 AM to 12 PM
For more info, email Trisha at trisha.estabrooks@gmail.com
Join the Cast
We are always looking for more artists to join the cast of characters at The Carrot. We need volunteers constantly to run the place, and we also need entertainers for our Friday Night slots.
Interested? Simply email thecarrot@artsontheave.org.
Who’s Been In
Here is a list of past artists who have performed at The Carrot
- Proper Charlies
- Stan Anderson
- Dana Wylie
- Carrie Hryniw
- Sherry Lee and Her Handsome Fellas
- Wells n’ Wall
- Emily West
- James Slater
- Lindsay Walker and Drew Malcom
- Arturo Avila
- Dub Vulture
- 100 Mile House
- Simon Budd
- Kevin Cook
- Tim Chesterton
- Painting With Ella
- Alice Worthington
- Paul Cresey
- Rigatoni and Cheese
- Nick Guiton
- Will Cramer
- Dave Martin
- Up The Creek
- Low Flying Planes
- Elphida Trio
- Brian Toogood and Rob Malowny
- David Shepard
- Jan Baker
- Phyllis Sinclair
- This Girl, That Boy
- Daniel Swift
- Cort Delano
- Andy McGaw
- Slowburn
- Community Carolers
- The Shrinking Violets
- Scott Cook
- Mule
- Elena Yeung
- Thaneah Krohn
- Mike Sadava
- Symon Jericho
- Mike McDonald
- Lynette McKell
- Kjierstin and Garrett
- Jeremy Doody
- Thomas Mead
- CE Jeffrey
- Jacob and Lily
- Mike McGaw
- West of Winnipeg
- Althea Cunningham
- Travis Boa
- Leckie Olsen
- Martin and Lil Siltanen
- Mike Sadava & Ken Brown
- Barry Westerlund
- Ron Taylor
- Terry Morrison
- Dr. Blu
- Chris Wynters
- Scott Peters
- Back Porch Swing
- Dave Von Bieker
- James Murdoch
- Ina Dykstra & Nancy Piano Duet
- Sweet Musick
- Paul Bellows
- Stubby Neck Bottles
- Nick Perrault
- Kaley Bird
- Karen Porkka and Mo Lefevre jazz duo
- Bill Damur and his big classical band
- Karen Porkka and Don Ehret
- Will Preville
- Mat Halton
- Raq-a-Belly Belly Dancers
- Scott and Chris from Captain Tractor
- Dale Ladaceur
- Layah Jane
- The White Cat Trio (opening night, June 22.07)