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From Oct. 11 to 21, Walterdale Theatre ran a production of Henrik Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House.” The play is a period classic, and was far ahead of its time in its themes and message. The players did a wonderful job of capturing the essence of Ibsen’s work. Their...
Oct. 16-20 was Sexual Violence Awareness Week at MacEwan University. In addition to workshops and panel discussions, the week included an interactive art installation created by the City of Edmonton’s Indigenous Artist in Residence, Dawn Marie Marchand. The Longest...
Deadmonton Haunted House This haunted house boasts a twist for any who dare to go. Held in the Paramount Theatre, this is where the gruesome and gory side of film is revealed. This year’s focus is on the undead caretaker Frankie, who has been cleaning up after...
On Oct.1, Colonel Chris Hadfield, a celebrated Canadian astronaut, musician, test pilot, and national treasure, spoke about the importance of pushing the boundaries of “impossible” at the Jubilee Auditorium. A generation ago, setting foot on the moon was considered...
Deadmonton is back downtown this month to play on your biggest fears with its latest iteration: The Summoning. We sent two of our bravest volunteers to preview one of the city’s scariest haunted houses. They survived, and told us their thoughts. Tim Johnson: ...
During the week of Oct. 16-20, MacEwan’s Office of Sexual Violence Prevention and Education will be hosting Sexual Violence Awareness Week. The week will feature a variety of events across campus with the goal of making MacEwan a safe and inclusive space for all....
There isn’t a more quintessential fall activity than heading to a corn maze on a crisp Saturday afternoon. With several mazes in the Edmonton area, you’ll be able to get your fill before snow hits the ground. North of the city, near Bon Accord, you can visit...
Everyone has heard the clichéd success story of a rock or metal band starting out in a friend’s basement and eventually making it onto the big stage. For Calgary-based metal band Divinity, however, the story is not about fame or fortune. Instead, it is about the...
“Art is integral to the strength of our society,” explains Christine Sokaymoh Frederick, executive director and producer of Dreamspeakers Indigenous Film Festival. “As one of our Elders phrased it, ‘(Art is a) participatory process built into our ceremonies to...
In the heart of Edmonton’s thriving music community, a company by the name of Sofar Sounds is making waves with a refreshing and unique way to experience live music. The startup began in 2010 when a group of music lovers in North London hosted a secret show...
Once a year, MacEwan University is overrun with big swords, sexy robots, and pointy hair. MacEwan hosted the 24th annual Animethon convention Aug. 11 through 13. The convention featured artists and performers including, among others, singer-songwriter Mika...
On Monday, April 3, at 7:30 p.m., the Big Band show rounded out MacEwan Music Month, a month-long event that went on over the course of March and into the start of April. The show was directed by Raymond Baril and Jerrold Dubyk, and marked the capper to the 2016/17...