Who keeps the Edmonton music scene alive?
Photos by Terence J. Fougere/The Griff A look at some of Edmonton’s most storied venues. From punk to folk, Indie and rock, R&B or Jazz, every genre of music has a space here in Edmonton. In order for these communities to thrive, they need somewhere to play. Places that cultivate the musical culture unique to Edmonton. Enter some of the venues that give the scene its life. The Naked Cyber Cafe The Naked Cyber Cafe has lived in the heart of the city for the past 30 years. Located on 108 Street, the venue features coffee, snacks, computers, and most importantly, a stage. Every Thursday, Edmonton local and Cyber Cafe’s owner, Bob Ligertwood, opens the stage to any and all musicians who are finding their footing in a live performance...
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Gary James Joynes shows his art at local gallery
One of Canada’s more renowned contemporary artists recently showed his work in an exhibit at dc3 Art Projects, a gallery located just a couple of blocks from MacEwan University’s City Centre...
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Get your bowling game face on for Bowl-o-Rama
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Respect Remembrance Day
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Meet MacEwan’s new sustainability coordinator
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A bit of history about our campus pub
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MacEwan theatre students perform Nice Work If You Can Get It
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