Hot Summer Guide 2011 by Vue Weekly

ISSUE NO. 816 // JUN 9 ï¿½ SEP 5, 2011 // AVAILABLE AT OVER 1400 LOCATIONS

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Hot Summer Guide.com THURSDAY JUNE 9 EDMONTON PROPER Ariane Lemire, Jes McCoy, Caitlin Sian Richards • Bohemia, 10575 - 114 St • Tue – Sat 12 pm – 8 pm, Sun 2 pm – 8 pm • Visual arts comes to life. Part of Nextfest 2011 • nextfest.ca Artist Talk with Daniel Evans • Latitude 53 Gallery, 10248 – 106 St • 7 pm • Rebuilding his childhood sanctuary, a tree-house constructed by his father, to examine the human need for places of refuge • latitude53.org • 780.423.5353 Ben Roy • Comic Stip, 1646 - Bourbon St • 8 pm • $15.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999 Broadway Rocks 2 • Westbury Theatre, Transalta Arts Barns, 10330 - 84 Ave • 7:30 pm • $25 (Tix) • Travel through the decades and remember those feel good nostalgic memories that this timeless music can conjure up. Features music by Green Day, Frank Sinatra and more • 780.452.8046

graph Records • yardbirdsuite.com • 780. 432.0428 For the Birds • Jeffery's Cafe & Wine Bar, 9640 - 142 St • 7 pm • $10 (O) • A group of young female folk singer/ songwriters • jeffreyscafe.com • 780.451.8890 Gone • The Old Cycle Building, 9141 - 118 Ave • 8 pm • On a seemingly typical Saturday morning in smalltown Alberta, Jessica Sheldon goes out to pick up groceries. As uneasy hours pass without her return, her husband and daughter are left wondering – once something is gone, can it ever come back again? Part of Nextfest 2011 • nextfest.ca Guernica • The Roxy, 10708 - 124 St • 8 pm • On April 26, 1937, a small Spanish town was attacked by aerial bombers. Nearly everything was destroyed, but from the rubble came creation: a painting, one that would preserve the town’s people beyond any human lifespan. This is the story of that creation – the story of Picasso’s Guernica. Part of Nextfest 2011 • nextfest.ca King Muskafa • Blues on Whyte,

Events where tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster will contain the abbreviation TM. You can reach Ticketmaster by calling 780.451.8000 or visiting ticketmaster.ca. Tix on the Square will be abbreviated Tix. You can reach Tix on the Square at 780.420.1757 or visiting tixonthesquare.com. Blackbyrd Myoozik will be B. You can reach Blackbyrd at 780.439.1273 or blackbyrd.ca. Other ticket vendors will be abbreviated O and can be found through the contact info listed for each event. 10329 Whyte Ave • Jun 9 – 11 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058 The Light in the Piazza • Convocation Hall, Old Arts Building, University of Alberta • 1:30 pm & 7:30 pm • $22.50 – $27.50 (Tix) • A musical that whisks you away to Italy for a captivating tale of passion and romance. Part of the Vocal Arts Festival • vocalartsfestival.com • 780.487.4844 Love Song • Varscona Theatre, 10329 - 83 Ave • 7:30 pm • $11.75 – $24 (Tix) • Presented by Shadow Theatre, Joan is baffled to find her brother blissfully happy after a series of mishaps and tries to unravel the story behind his mysterious new love, Molly • varsconatheatre.casaannett.com • 780.433.3399 Michelle Yong • The Cutting Room, 10536 - 124 St • Tue – Fri 9 am – 9 pm, Sat 8 am – 3 pm • Visual arts comes to life. Part of Nextfest 2011 • nextfest.ca My Name is Jonas • The Roxy, 10708 124 St • 9 pm • A sketch comedy show, inspired by the music of geek-rock gods Weezer, and created by Rapid Fire The-

atre. Part of Nextfest 2011 • nextfest.ca Olivia Chow • Absolutely Edibles, 9567 - 118 Ave • Thu – Sat 11 am – 10 pm • Visual arts comes to life. Part of Nextfest 2011 • nextfest.ca On For The Birds • Jeffery's Cafe, 9640 - 142 St • $10 • jeffreyscafe.com Paul Holowack • Propaganda, 10808 - 124 St • Mon – Fri 9:30 am – 9 pm, Sat 9 am – 4 pm • Visual arts comes to life. Part of Nextfest 2011 • nextfest.ca Sister Gray with Noisy Colours and Free Elliott • Pawn Shop, 10551 Whyte Ave • 8 pm • $5 (adv) • pawnshoplive. ca • 780.432.5058 Sound of Noise • The Old Cycle Building, 9141 - 118 Ave • 9 pm • a night of investigational, off the wall, noise experimentation featuring a saxophone showcase by local composers, and performances by The Mind Hive Collective, Motherboy and more. Part of Nextfest 2011 • nextfest.ca Subterranean • The Old Cycle Building, 9141 - 118 Ave • 7 pm • A grandfa-

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Edmonton’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community will be having a parade showing its unity and diversity.

What the #*&% • The Old Cycle Building, 9141 - 118 Ave • 5:30 pm • Join local composers and new musicians from the music, theatre, video game and film industries for a heated debate about the role of new music in Nextfest, the Edmonton Arts Community and beyond. Part of Nextfest 2011 • nextfest.ca Wildlife with Red Shag Carpet • Haven Social Club, 15120 A Stony Plain Rd • $10 (adv), $12 (door) • With guests • thehavensocialclub.com • 780.756.6010

EDMONTON METRO Beaumont Town & Country Daze • Beaumont • Jun 9 – 12 • Enjoy a beach-party themed parade • town.beaumont.ab.ca St Albert Community Band "Spring Concert" • Arden Theatre, 5 St Anne Street, St Albert • 7 pm • $6 – $13 (TM, O) • ardentheatre.com • 780.459.1542

Edmonton Capitals • Telus Field, 10233 96 Ave • 7 pm • $12.00 – $25.00 • vs Lake County Fielders • capsbaseball.ca

Daniel Evans • Latitude 53, 10248 106 St • Tue – Fri 10 am – 6 pm, Sat 12 pm – 5 pm • Visual arts comes to life. Part of Nextfest 2011 • nextfest.ca

FRIDAY JUNE 10

Discover the Arts • South East Edmonton Seniors Association Activity Centre, 9350 - 82 St • 9:30 am – 3:30 pm • Donations • Allows seniors to actively participate in a variety of arts’ experiences. Facilitated by professional artists • cafestival.ca • 780.423.5635

EDMONTON PROPER All Blown Up presents Skism and Smash Gordon with guests • Starlite Room, 10030 - 102 St • 9 pm • $20 (B, TM, O) • starliteroom.ca • 780.428.1099

Driving Force • The Roxy, 10708 - 124 St • 7 pm • Dance performances with The Empty Dress, Kitty Hawk II, At the Birds Foot, and many more. Part of Nextfest 2011 • nextfest.ca

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TOA | DJ Akademic • The Roxy, 10708 124 St • Part of Nextfest 2011 • nextfest.ca

EDMONTON PROPER KID FRIENDLY

Edmonton Jazz Society Presents: Chris Andrew Quintet CD Release • Yardbird Suite, 11 Tommy Banks Way • 7:30 pm (doors), 8 pm (show) • $16 (members), $20 (guests) • Chris Andrew celebrates the release of his new CD, Strange Days, on Chrono-

ther plans his own death. A girl experiences the worst birthday party ever. A first date ends in feline tragedy. Part of Nextfest 2011 • nextfest.ca

Thursday July 21, 2011, 10 am Parking: Difficult to find and often expensive. Some parkades include: City Hall, Library, Canada Place and Edmonton City Centre West. Seating: Bring a chair and get there early to get a good spot

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Ariane Lemire, Jes McCoy, Caitlin Sian Richards • Bohemia, 10575 - 114 St • Tue – Sat 12 pm – 8 pm, Sun 2 pm – 8 pm • Visual arts comes to life. Part of Nextfest 2011 • nextfest.ca Ben Roy • Comic Stip, 1646 - Bourbon St • 8 pm & 10:30 pm • $22.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999

Broadway Rocks 2 • Westbury Theatre, Transalta Arts Barns, 10330 - 84 Ave • 7:30 pm • $25 (Tix) • Travel through the decades and remember those feel good nostalgic memories that this timeless music can conjure up. Features music by Green Day, Frank Sinatra and more • 780.452.8046 Cabaret/Dance • Central Lions Senior Centre, 11113 - 113 St • 7:30 – 11 pm • Donations • Feature the Central Lions Big Band and singers • cafestival.ca • 780.423.5635 Carmen Lucia • The Carrot Cafe, 9351 - 118 Ave • 7:30 pm • Free (18 and under), $5 (adults) • artsontheave.org/ thecarrot • 780.471.1580 The Composite Show • The Living Room Playhouse, 11315 - 106 Ave • 6 pm • Part of Nextfest 2011 • nextfest.ca Creative Age Festival Art Exhibit • Jeff Allen Art Gallery, 10831 University Ave • Jun 1 – 29, 9 am - 3 pm • 40 senior artists from Edmonton share their skills and talents in a huge variety of mediums • 780.433.5807 Cycle • The Old Cycle Building, 9141 118 Ave • 9 pm • 6 performers. 1 space. 24 hours to create anything and everything. Part of Nextfest 2011 • nextfest.ca Daniel Evans • Latitude 53, 10248 106 St • Tue – Fri 10 am – 6 pm, Sat 12 pm – 5 pm • Visual arts comes to life.

Part of Nextfest 2011 • nextfest.ca Daria Hirny, Ashley Huot, Amanda McKenzie, Brad Necyk, Gabrielle Paré, Gabriela Salinas • Old Cycle Building, 9141 - 118 Ave • Open during performance hours • Visual arts comes to life. Part of Nextfest 2011 • nextfest.ca De Menor A Mayor • Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 10037 - 84 Ave • Various styles of the Latin American folk music. Proceeds raised will support Sombrilla’s international development projects in Peru and Guatemala • 8 pm • $11.75 – $16.75 • sombrilla.ca Dominique Blackwell, Taryn Kneteman, The Temporary Mural Project • Avenue Theatre, 9030 118 Ave • 8 pm • Visual arts comes to life. Part of Nextfest 2011 • nextfest.ca Driving Force • The Roxy, 10708 - 124 St • 7 pm • Dance performances with The Empty Dress, Kitty Hawk II, At the Birds Foot, and many more. Part of Nextfest 2011 • nextfest.ca The Edmonton Show • Avenue Theatre, 9030 - 118 Ave • 8 pm • Part of Nextfest 2011 • nextfest.ca FEST • University of Alberta, 11487 - 89 Ave • Features drama workshops for seniors in comedy performance, musical theatre and other disciplines led by local theatre professionals • cafestival.ca • 780.423.5635

Gone • The Old Cycle Building, 9141 - 118 Ave • 6 pm • On a seemingly typical Saturday morning in smalltown Alberta, Jessica Sheldon goes out to pick up groceries. As uneasy hours pass without her return, her husband and daughter are left wondering – once something is gone, can it ever come back again? Part of Nextfest 2011 • nextfest.ca Hollywood’s Red Carpet • Winspear Centre, • 8 pm • $24 – $88 • Conductor Richard Kaufman and the ESO present Oscar-winning and Oscar-nominated music including The Godfather, Out of Africa, Finding Neverland, Dr. Zhivago, and Casablanca • winspearcentre.com • 780.428.1414 Kayla Patrick • The Living Room Playhouse, 11315 - 106 Ave • 8:30 pm • Part of Nextfest 2011 • nextfest.ca King Muskafa • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Jun 9 – 11 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780. 439.5058 Koreen Perry CD Release • Haven Social Club, 15120 A Stony Plain Rd • $12 (adv) • With guests • thehavensocialclub.com • 780.756.6010 Last Seen Headed • Yardbired Suite, 11 Tommy Banks Way • 8 pm (doors), 9 pm (show) • $16 (members), $20 (guests) • From Vancouver/France/ Sweden • yardbirdsuite.com • 780.432.0428

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Let There Be Height • La Cite Francophone, 8627 - 91 St • Firefly’s Aerial Cabaret Fundraiser features professional and upcoming aerialists, special guest artists, and a silent auction. Presented by Firefly Theatre • 8 pm • $30.50 (Tix)• fireflytheatre.com The Light in the Piazza • Convocation Hall, Old Arts Building, University of Alberta • A musical that whisks you away to Italy for a captivating tale of passion and romance. Part of the Vocal Arts Festival • 7:30 pm • $22.50 – $27.50 • vocalartsfestival.com • 780.487.4844 Live Thoroughbred Racing • Northlands Racetrack, 7410 Borden Park Rd • 7 pm • northlandspark.ca • 780.471.7275 Love Song • Varscona Theatre, 10329 - 83 Ave • 7:30 pm • $11.75 – $24 (Tix) • Presented by Shadow Theatre, Joan is baffled to find her brother blissfully happy after a series of mishaps and tries to unravel the story behind his mysterious new love, Molly • varsconatheatre.casaannett.com • 780.433.3399 Marty Hope • Jeffery's Cafe, 9640 - 142 St • $5 • jeffreyscafe.com Melodrama/Hotdog • The Living Room Playhouse, 11315 - 106 Ave • 7 pm • Part of Nextfest 2011 • nextfest.ca Michelle Yong • The Cutting Room,

10536 - 124 St • Tue – Fri 9 am – 9 pm, Sat 8 am – 3 pm • Visual arts comes to life. Part of Nextfest 2011 • nextfest.ca Momentum • The Roxy, 10708 - 124 St • 8 pm • Dance performances: Molder, When She's Alone, Incoherent and many more. Part of Nextfest 2011 • nextfest.ca Olivia Chow • Absolutely Edibles, 9567 - 118 Ave • Thu – Sat 11 am – 10 pm • Visual arts comes to life. Part of Nextfest 2011 • nextfest.ca Paul Holowack • Propaganda, 10808 - 124 St • Mon – Fri 9:30 am – 9 pm, Sat 9 am – 4 pm • Visual arts comes to life. Part of Nextfest 2011 • nextfest.ca Pride Awards 2011 • City Hall, • 7 pm • Free • Awarding outstanding individuals for their contributions to the LGBT community • edmontonpride.ca Pride Kick-Off Party • Flash Night Club, 10018 - 105 St • 9 pm • San Francisco DJ Tristen Jacks will be spinning at Flash • edmontonpride.ca Pushed • The Roxy, 10708 - 124 St • 6:30 pm • After meeting in Lamaze class, two women (one 19, the other 30) bond over their shared experience. What follows is a contemplation of possession, and the question of what a mother will do for her baby. Part of Nextfest 2011 • nextfest.ca

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Rusty Reed Band • Rusty Reed's House of Blues, 12402 - 118 Ave • Jun 10 – 11 • One year anniversary • rustyreeds.com • 780.451.1390 Samantha Schultz • The Roxy, 10708 - 124 St • Part of Nextfest 2011 • nextfest.ca Sharks • Pawn Shop, 10551 Whyte Ave • $13 (O, B) • 9 pm • With Mockingbird Wish Me Luck and guests • pawnshoplive.ca • 780.432.5058 Sideponytail Pride Week Party • The Artery, 9535 Jasper Ave • 8:30 pm • TBA • Celebrate Pride Week with the Sideponytail crew at one of their legendary ragers. No minors • theartery.ca • 780.441.6966 Silver Gun and Spleen • Brixx Bar, 10030 - 102 St • 7 pm • $10 • starliteroom.ca • 780.428.1099 Snout • The Old Cycle Building, 9141 - 118 Ave • 7 pm • By Megan Dart. The OCB Sessions will explore space, uncover potential, share works in progress, energize the creative spirit. Part of Nextfest 2011 • nextfest.ca Subterranean • The Old Cycle Building, 9141 - 118 Ave • 8 pm • A grandfather plans his own death. A girl experiences the worst birthday party ever. A first date ends in feline tragedy. Part of Nextfest 2011 • nextfest.ca Suite 33 • Casino Edmonton, 7055 Argyll Road • 8 pm • casinoabs.com • 780.463. 9467 Tenore: the Christian Tenors • People’s Church, 15641 - 96 Ave • 7:30 pm • With performances by Shane Wiebe, Jason Catron, Mark David Williams and many more • singtenore.com Theatresports • Varscona Theatre, 10329 - 83 Ave • Presented by Rapid Fire Theatre. 30th anniversary of the hit improv show • 11 pm • $10 • rapidfiretheatre.com • 780.433.3399

EDMONTON METRO JB's Power Centre Street Legal • Castrol Raceway, Highway 19 & Highway 2 (2 kms West), Nisku • Race down it yourself during a weekly Street Legal • castrolraceway.com • 780.461.5801 Wiremen "Nitro Bike Drags at Castrol Raceway" • Blackjack's Roadhouse, 2110 Sparrow Drive, Nisku • 8:30 pm • No cover • Nitro Bike Tailgate Party • 780.986.8522

EDMONTON PROPER KID FRIENDLY Edmonton Capitals • Telus Field, 10233 96 Ave • 7 pm • $12.00 – $25.00 • vs Lake County Fielders • capsbaseball.ca Edmonton Energy • University of Alberta Main Gym, 11759 Groat Rd • 7:30 pm • $5 – $25 • vs West Coast Hotshots • edmontonnrg.com • 780. 989.9980

EDMONTON METRO KID FRIENDLY Beaumont Town & Country Daze • Beaumont • Jun 9 – 12 • Enjoy a beach-party themed parade • town.beaumont.ab.ca Wabamun Fun Daze • Various locations around Wabamun • 7:30 pm – 11 pm • Free • Family barbecue, dance and fireworks • wabamun.ca • 780. 892.2699 Aurora Arabian Summer Horse Show • Amberlea Meadows, RR #3, six miles south of Edmonton • amberleameadows.com • 780.955.7608

SATURDAY JUNE 11 EDMONTON PROPER A Tribute to Blaze Foley Featuring Gurf Morlix • Haven Social Club, 15120 A Stony Plain Rd • $20 (adv) • With guests • thehavensocialclub.com • 780.756.6010 Al Fresco Block Party • deVine Wines and Spirits, 10111 - 104 St • A fundraiser in support of the E4C Edmonton School Lunch Program • devinewines.ca • 780.421.9463 Ariane Lemire, Jes McCoy, Caitlin Sian Richards • Bohemia, 10575 - 114 St • Tue – Sat 12 pm – 8 pm, Sun 2 pm – 8 pm • Visual arts comes to life. Part of Nextfest 2011 • nextfest.ca

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Barbara Leah Meyer • Jeffrey's Café & Wine Bar, 9640 - 142 St • 9 pm • $15 (O) • jeffreyscafe.com • 780.451.8890 Ben Roy • Comic Stip, 1646 - Bourbon St • 8 pm & 10:30 pm • $22.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999

married couple. Ray stays locked in the apartment and obsesses over the household. Willis looks after her. And Nate – the best in the business – comes for a surprise visit. Part of Nextfest 2011 • nextfest.ca

tion Hall, Old Arts Building, University of Alberta • 7:30 pm • $22.50 – $27.50 • A musical that whisks you away to Italy for a captivating tale of passion and romance. Part of the Vocal Arts Festival • vocalartsfestival.com • 780.487.4844

2pm • $6, kids 3 and under get in free • Brand new short plays for kids and their families. Local playwrights from diverse cultural backgrounds will share their newest works in these staged readings • concretetheatre.ca

Father’s Day/Berceuses • The Living Room Playhouse, 11315 - 106 Ave • 7:30 pm • Part of Nextfest 2011 • nextfest.ca

Live Thoroughbred Racing • Northlands Racetrack, 7410 Borden Park Rd • 1 pm • northlandspark.ca • 780.471.7275

Silver Gun and Spleen • Brixx Bar, 10030 - 102 St • 7 pm • $10 • starliteroom.ca • 780.428.1099

Celebration in the Square • Sir Winston Churchill Square • 1 – 8 pm • Free • Presented by TD, including performances • edmontonpride.ca Chimprov • Varscona Theatre, 10329 - 83 Ave • 11 pm • $10 for everyone ($5 for high school students), members pay $8 at the door • Rapid Fire Theatre’s longform comedy show. Here you will see artfully-crafted improv formats, intricate narratives, and one-act plays sure to make you bust a gut • rapidfiretheatre.com/shows/chimprov/ • 780.448.0695 The Command Sisters • The Living Room Playhouse, 11315 - 106 Ave • 2:30 pm • Part of Nextfest 2011 • nextfest.ca Creative Age Festival Art Exhibit • Jeff Allen Art Gallery, 10831 University Ave • Jun 1 – 29, 9 am - 3 pm • 40 senior artists from Edmonton share their skills and talents in a huge variety of mediums • 780.433.5807 Daniel Evans • Latitude 53, 10248 106 St • Tue – Fri 10 am – 6 pm, Sat 12 pm – 5 pm • Visual arts comes to life. Part of Nextfest 2011 • nextfest.ca Daria Hirny, Ashley Huot, Amanda McKenzie, Brad Necyk, Gabrielle Paré, Gabriela Salinas • Old Cycle Building, 9141 - 118 Ave • Open during performance hours • Visual arts comes to life. Part of Nextfest 2011 • nextfest.ca Ease-ridden • The Roxy, 10708 - 124 St • 9 pm • Four years have passed since University. It’s time for a friendly reunion. Ray and Willis manipulate each other with the ease of an old

FEST • University of Alberta, 11487 - 89 Ave • All day • Donations • Features drama workshops for seniors in comedy performance, musical theatre and other disciplines led by local theatre professionals • cafestival.ca • 780.423.5635 Guernica • The Roxy, 10708 - 124 St • 7:30 pm • On April 26, 1937, a small Spanish town was attacked by aerial bombers. Nearly everything was destroyed, but from the rubble came creation: a painting, one that would preserve the town’s people beyond any human lifespan. This is the story of that creation – the story of Picasso’s Guernica. Part of Nextfest 2011 • nextfest.ca Handmade Mafia • Baptist Church, 8318-104 St • Craft fair • facebook. com/group.php?gid=85089515560 High School Film Shorts • The Living Room Playhouse, 11315 - 106 Ave • 2 pm • Part of Nextfest 2011 • nextfest.ca Hollywood’s Red Carpet • Winspear Centre, • 8 pm • $24 – $88 • Conductor Richard Kaufman and the ESO present Oscar-winning and Oscar-nominated music including The Godfather, Out of Africa, Finding Neverland, Dr. Zhivago, and Casablanca • winspearcentre.com • 780.428.1414 King Muskafa • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Jun 9 – 11 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780. 439.5058 Let There Be Height • La Cite Francophone, 8627 - 91 St • 8 pm • $30.50 (Tix) • Firefly’s Aerial Cabaret Fundraiser features professional and upcoming aerialists, special guest artists, and a silent auction. Presented by Firefly Theatre • fireflytheatre.com The Light in the Piazza • Convoca-

Love Song • Varscona Theatre, 10329 - 83 Ave • 7:30 pm • $11.75 – $24 (Tix) • Presented by Shadow Theatre, Joan is baffled to find her brother blissfully happy after a series of mishaps and tries to unravel the story behind his mysterious new love, Molly • varsconatheatre.casaannett.com • 780.433.3399 Michelle Yong • The Cutting Room, 10536 - 124 St • Tue – Fri 9 am – 9 pm, Sat 8 am – 3 pm • Visual arts comes to life. Part of Nextfest 2011 • nextfest.ca My Name is Jonas • The Roxy, 10708 124 St • 6 pm • A sketch comedy show, inspired by the music of geek-rock gods Weezer, and created by Rapid Fire Theatre. Part of Nextfest 2011 • nextfest.ca Nextfest NiteClub: Rise Up, MitchMatic and KazMega • The Old Cycle Building, 9141 - 118 Ave • 9 pm • Featuring MitchMatic & KazMega and Politic Live. Part of Nextfest 2011 • nextfest.ca NLD CD Release with Treeburning and Nick Zyla • Brixx Bar & Grill, 10030 - 102 St • 9 pm • $10 (O) • starliteroom.ca • 780.428.1099 Olivia Chow • Absolutely Edibles, 9567 - 118 Ave • Thu – Sat 11 am – 10 pm • Visual arts comes to life. Part of Nextfest 2011 • nextfest.ca Paul Holowack • Propaganda, 10808 - 124 St • Mon – Fri 9:30 am – 9 pm, Sat 9 am – 4 pm • Visual arts comes to life. Part of Nextfest 2011 • nextfest.ca Pride Parade • Starts at 108 St and 102 Ave. Will travel east on 102 Ave to 99 St and take up both lanes of 102 Ave. Will conclude at Churchill Square • 12 pm • Free • edmontonpride.ca Pure Pride 2011 • Edmonton Expo Centre, 7515 - 118 Ave • 9 pm • $35 (Tix) • Opening DJ’s are Jay Fraid vs D3VIANT. Featuring DJ Alyson Calagna, Hector Fonseca, Cazwell, Brent Everett. Presenting Tristan Jaxx • edmontonpride.ca

Did you know Edmonton gets around 2300 hours of sunlight per year? In June it can get up to 17 hours of sunshine per day!

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Suite 33 • Casino Edmonton, 7055 Argyll Road • 8 pm • casinoabs.com • 780.463. 9467 Summer Splash Feat: Front Porch Swing, Colleen Rae & Dave Babcock Band • Granite Curling Club, 8620 - 107 St • 5 pm • $39.50 (TM) • S.I.R.E.N.S. (Support to Individuals at Risk in Everyone's Neighbourhood Society) present Summer Splash Featuring Front Porch Swing, Colleen Rae and Dave Babcock Band • granitecurlingclub.com • 780. 439.0695 Walk For ALS • William Hawrelak Park, 9930 Groat Rd • Free • 8:30 am (registration), 10 am (start) • A fundraiser for ALS • alsab.ca/events/ • 780.489. 3218

EDMONTON METRO RONA MS Bike Tour 2011 • From Leduc to Camrose • Two-day 185km cycling extravaganza from Leduc to Camrose • Jun 11–12 • msbiketours. com Wiremen "Nitro Bike Drags at Castrol Raceway" • Blackjack's Roadhouse, 2110 Sparrow Drive, Nisku • 8:30 pm • No cover • Nitro Bike Tailgate Party • 780.986.8522 Zorbas Nite Thunder • Castrol Raceway, Highway 19 & Highway 2 (2 kms West), Nisku • 4 pm (gates), 6 pm (racing) • Features a variety of classes of cars competing • castrolraceway. com • 780.461.5801

EDMONTON PROPER KID FRIENDLY Africa Day Evening Gala • Northlands, 7515 - 118 Ave • $43 (Tix) • An exhibition of African culture, with live music, food, childrens' activities, dancers and more • africacentre.ca Edmonton Capitals • Telus Field, 10233 96 Ave • 2 pm • $12.00 – $25.00 • vs Lake County Fielders • capsbaseball.ca

Rusty Reed Band • Rusty Reed's House of Blues, 12402 - 118 Ave • Jun 10 – 11 • One year anniversary • rustyreeds.com • 780.451.1390

Edmonton Energy • University of Alberta Main Gym, 11759 Groat Rd • 7:30 pm • $5 – $25 • vs West Coast Hotshots • edmontonnrg.com • 780. 989.9980

Samandriel Farewell to Doneka show with The NouMenon and Hrom • Starlite Room, 10030 - 102 St • 9 pm • $12 (door) • starliteroom.ca • 780.428.1099

EDMONTON METRO KID FRIENDLY

Sprouts 2011 New Play Festival for Kids • Stanley A. Milner Library Theatre, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square •

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Aurora Arabian Summer Horse Show • Amberlea Meadows, RR #3, six miles south of Edmonton • amberleameadows.com • 780.955.7608

Beaumont Town & Country Daze • Beaumont • Jun 9 – 12 • Enjoy a beachparty themed parade • town.beaumont. ab.ca Wabamun Fun Daze • Various locations around Wabamun • All Day • Free • Family barbecue, dance and fireworks • wabamun.ca • 780.892.2699

SUNDAY JUNE 12 EDMONTON PROPER Ariane Lemire, Jes McCoy, Caitlin Sian Richards • Bohemia, 10575 - 114 St • Tue – Sat 12 pm – 8 pm, Sun 2 pm – 8 pm • Visual arts comes to life. Part of Nextfest 2011 • nextfest.ca Audrey Ochoa • The Blue Pear, 10643 - 123 St • 6 pm • $25 (if not dinning) • thebluepear.com • 780.482.7178 Ben Roy • Comic Stip, 1646 - Bourbon St • 8 pm • $15.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999 BJ Thomas • Century Casino, 13103 Fort Road • 8 pm • $49.20 (TM) • edmonton.cnty.com • 780.643.4000 Choral Fest • Cosmopolitan Music Society, 8426 Gateway Boulevard • Showcases a selection of Edmonton choirs whose membership is mostly seniors • cafestival.ca • 780.423.5635 Creative Age Festival Art Exhibit • Jeff Allen Art Gallery, 10831 University Ave • Jun 1 – 29, 9 am - 3 pm • 40 senior artists from Edmonton share their skills and talents in a huge variety of mediums • 780.433.5807 Driving Force • The Roxy, 10708 - 124 St • 7 pm • Dance performances with The Empty Dress, Kitty Hawk II, At the Birds Foot, and many more. Part of Nextfest 2011 • nextfest.ca Ease-ridden • The Roxy, 10708 - 124 St • 8:30 pm • Four years have passed since University. It’s time for a friendly reunion. Ray and Willis manipulate each other with the ease of an old married couple. Ray stays locked in the apartment and obsesses over the household. Willis looks after her. And Nate – the best in the business – comes for a surprise visit. Part of Nextfest 2011 • nextfest.ca Great North Blues Band • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058 Intro to Opera • Upper Crust Cafe, 10909 - 86 Ave • 2 pm • $12 (adults), $10 (students/seniors, 65+), cash only at the door • Presented by Opera NUOVA, will broaden your understanding of the opera stories. Part of the Vocal Arts Festival • vocalartsfestival.com

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Claire Laskin Lecture series • River Cree Marriott Hotel - Strongwoods Room, 300 East Lapotac Blvd • 2pm • $32 (Tix), $35 (door) • Claire Laskin shares her knowledge as seer, shaman and alchemist Live Thoroughbred Racing • Northlands Racetrack, 7410 Borden Park Rd • 1 pm • northlandspark.ca • 780.471.7275 Love Song • Varscona Theatre, 10329 - 83 Ave • 2 pm • $11.75 – $24 (Tix) • Presented by Shadow Theatre, Joan is baffled to find her brother blissfully happy after a series of mishaps and tries to unravel the story behind his mysterious new love, Molly • varsconatheatre.casaannett.com • 780.433.3399 Masterclasses • Room 1-29 Fine Arts Building, University of Alberta • 7 pm • $14 (adults), $12 (students/seniors, 65+), cash only at the door • Presented by Opera NUOVA. With John Fanning O.C. Part of the Vocal Arts Festival • vocalartsfestival.com Momentum • The Roxy, 10708 - 124 St • 8 pm • Dance performances: Molder, When She's Alone, Incoherent and many more. Part of Nextfest 2011 • nextfest.ca My Name is Jonas • The Roxy, 10708 124 St • 6 pm • A sketch comedy show, inspired by the music of geek-rock gods Weezer, and created by Rapid Fire Theatre. Part of Nextfest 2011 • nextfest.ca Pride Brunch • Pride Centre of Edmonton, 9540 - 111 Ave • 11 am – 3 pm • A free brunch for the LGBTQ community to see the facility and meet the staff and volunteers. Part of Pride Week • edmontonpride.ca Pride Church Service • McDougall United Church, 10025 Macdonald Drive • 10:30 am – 12 pm• Part of Pride Week • A pride church service featuring Betty Martin from St Stephen’s College • edmontonpride.ca Pride Festival Pancake Breakfast • Alberta Legislature Building (south side), 10800 - 97 Ave • 10 am – 2 pm • Part of Pride Week • edmontonpride.ca River City Big Band • Yardbird Suite, 11 Tommy Banks Way • 7 pm (doors), 7:30 pm (show) • $10 (O) • Edmonton’s favourite Big Band presents a concert of original jazz, and selections from the libraries of Count Basie, Maynard Ferguson, Thad Jones and others • yardbirdsuite.com, rivercitybigband.com • 780. 432.0428 Self-Defense Workshop • 15450 - 150 Ave • 10:30 am – 12 :30 pm • Part of Pride week • teamedmonton.ca Soul OUTing • Robertson-Wesley United Church, 10209 - 123 St • 7 pm – 8:30 pm • A spiritual service intended to provide a forum for LGBTQ individuals • edmontonpride.ca

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Sprouts 2011 New Play Festival for Kids • Stanley A. Milner Library Theatre, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square • 2pm • $6, kids 3 and under get in free • Brand new short plays for kids and their families. Local playwrights from diverse cultural backgrounds will share their newest works in these staged readings • concretetheatre.ca

EDMONTON METRO Meet the Street • Various locations throughout St Albert, meet at Servus Credit Union Place, 400 Campbell Road • 11:30 am – 4 pm • $7.50 – $20 • Travel by bus to eight streets in our community and witness theatrical vignettes played out by some of St Albert’s young actors • rendezvous2011.ca • 780.458.4630

EDMONTON PROPER KID FRIENDLY Edmonton Capitals • Telus Field, 10233 96 Ave • 2 pm • $12.00 – $25.00 • vs Lake County Fielders • capsbaseball.ca Edmonton Energy • University of Alberta Main Gym, 11759 Groat Rd • 1 pm • $5 – $25 • vs West Coast Hotshots • edmontonnrg.com • 780.989.9980

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EDMONTON PROPER KID FRIENDLY Edmonton Capitals • Telus Field, 10233 96 Ave • 7 pm • $12.00 – $25.00 • vs Lake County Fielders • capsbaseball.ca

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pm • $7.25 (TM) • festivalplace.ab.ca • 780.464.2852

EDMONTON PROPER KID FRIENDLY Edmonton Prospects • John Fry Park, 9700 - 28 Ave • 7 pm • $8 (under 6 free) • vs Medicine Hat • prospectsbaseballclub.com

Needles To Vinyl, Whitewall and Michael Edwards Band • Starlite Room, 10030 - 102 St • 8 pm • $5 (adv), $8 (door) • starliteroom.ca • 780.428.1099

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Queer History Bus Tour • Citadel Theatre, 9828 - 101 A Ave • 7 pm • $25 • A tour of Edmonton with hosts Darren Hagen and Michael Phair • edmontonpride.ca

Aurora Arabian Summer Horse Show • Amberlea Meadows, RR #3, six miles south of Edmonton • amberleameadows.com • 780.955.7608 Beaumont Town & Country Daze • Beaumont • Jun 9 – 12 • Enjoy a beach-party themed parade • town.beaumont.ab.ca

MONDAY JUNE 13 EDMONTON PROPER Creative Age Festival • MacEwan, Heart of the Robbins, 10050 Macdonald Drive • 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm • Free • Join festival organizers and dignitaries as they close this year’s Festival and enjoy a Variety Show of Festival Highlights • cafestival.ca • 780.485.5955 Creative Age Festival Art Exhibit • Jeff Allen Art Gallery, 10831 University Ave • Jun 1 – 29, 9 am - 3 pm • 40 senior artists from Edmonton share their skills and talents in a huge variety of mediums • 780.433.5807 Dave Weld • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Jun 13 – 18 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058

Did you know Edmonton is the same latitude as Hamburg, Germany and Manchester, England? Dave Weld • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Jun 13 – 18 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058 Queer History Bus Tour • Citadel Theatre, 9828 - 101 A Ave • 7 pm • $25 • A tour of Edmonton with hosts Darren Hagen and Michael Phair • edmontonpride.ca Wunderbar Bi-Weekly Poetry Reading • 8120 - 101St • 7 pm (sign-up), 8 pm (readings) • Put on by Nothing, For Now • 780.436.2286

EDMONTON METRO A Night with the Stars • Festival Place, 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park • 7

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Nature Nursery • John Janzen Nature Centre, 10661 - 91 Ave • 9:30 – 11 am • $48 (child) • Let your toddler explore nature by visiting the nearby pond to search for critters, explore the forest trails, and catch some interesting bugs along the way • edmonton.ca

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EDMONTON PROPER Barefoot Wine presents Rainbow Gallery • TransAlta Arts Barn, 10330 - 84 Ave • 6 pm – 10 pm • Free • An art show featuring local LGBTQ artists • edmontonpride.ca

Live Thoroughbred Racing • Northlands Racetrack, 7410 Borden Park Rd • 6 pm • northlandspark.ca • 780.471.7275

Handmade Mafia • Baptist Church, 8318-104 St • Craft fair - Part of Art Walk • facebook.com/group. php?gid=85089515560 Improvaganza 2011 • Varscona Theatre, 103290 - 83 Ave • The world's best improv performers descend on Edmonton for a criminally funny festival • rapidfiretheatre.com • 780.448.0695 Edmonton Story Slam • Haven Social Club • 15120 Stony Plain Road • 7 pm (sign up), 7:30 (show) • Free • Five random audience judges rate a maximum of 10 writers, who compete for cash. No minors • thehavensocialclub.com • 780.756.6010 Jesse Joyce • Comic Stip, 1646 - Bourbon St • 8 pm • $15.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999

Song Soirees • Convocation Hall, Old Arts Building, University of Alberta • 7 pm • $13.75 – $15.75 • Italian Romanza and Spanish Songs - works by Respighi, de Falla, Verdi, Rodrigo, and Obrados • vocalartsfestival.com • 780.487.4844

EDMONTON PROPER KID FRIENDLY Edmonton Capitals • Telus Field, 10233 96 Ave • 7 pm • $12.00 – $25.00 • vs Chico Outlaws • capsbaseball.ca Edmonton Prospects • John Fry Park, 9700 - 28 Ave • 7 pm • $8 (under 6 free) • vs Medicine Hat • prospectsbaseballclub.com

THURSDAY JUNE 16 EDMONTON PROPER Broadway Rocks 2 • Westbury Theatre, Transalta Arts Barns, 10330 - 84 Ave • 7:30 pm • $25 (Tix) • Travel through the decades and remember those feel good nostalgic memories that this timeless music can conjure up. Features music by Green Day, Frank Sinatra and more • 780.452.8046 Creative Age Festival Art Exhibit • Jeff Allen Art Gallery, 10831 University Ave • Jun 1 – 29, 9 am - 3 pm • 40 senior artists from Edmonton share their skills and talents in a huge variety of mediums • 780.433.5807 Dave Weld • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Jun 13 – 18 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058 Edmonton International Film Festival–The Screening Room • Empire City Centre Theatre, 10200 - 102 Ave • 7 pm • Featuring th film, Beginners • edmontonfilmfest.com

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The Empress Pride Party - Beers for Queers • The Empress Ale House, 9912 - 82 Ave • 7 pm • An evening event for LGBTQ and allied communities. Part of Pride Week • edmontonpride.ca Forbidden • Pawn Shop, 10551 Whyte Ave • 7 pm • $20 (O, B) • With Revocation and White Wizzard along with Havok & Kriticos • pawnshoplive.ca • 780.432.5058 Hammered By Sound with Marley Daemon • Haven Social Club, 15120 A Stony Plain Rd • $10 (adv), $12 (door) • With guests • thehavensocialclub.com • 780.756.6010 Handmade Mafia • Baptist Church, 8318-104 St • Craft fair - Part of Art Walk • facebook.com/group. php?gid=85089515560 Improvaganza 2011 • Varscona Theatre, 103290 - 83 Ave • The world's best improv performers descend on Edmonton for a criminally funny festival • rapidfiretheatre.com • 780.448.0695 Jesse Joyce • Comic Stip, 1646 - Bourbon St • 8 pm • $15.50 • thecomicstrip. ca • 780.483.5999 MRE4U • Jeffery's Cafe, 9640 - 142 St • $10 • jeffreyscafe.com Rault Brothers • Rusty Reed's House of Blues, 12402 - 118 Ave • Jun 16 – 18 • One year anniversary • rustyreeds.com • 780.451.1390 Strawberry Tea • Pride Centre of Edmonton, 9540 - 111 Ave •2 pm – 5 pm • A drop-in tea and coffee with various strawberry snacks. Part of Pride Week • edmontonpride.ca Wagon Walk • Fort Edmonton Park • 9:30 – 11 am, 10 – 11:30 am • $12 (child), $17 (adult) • Stroll the boardwalks of old-time Edmonton with wagons in tow. Go to the shop and buy some ingredients before making lemonade and something to eat. Older children will make and take home a simple craft while parents learn some interesting facts about the community’s history. For ages 18 months to 4 years old • edmonton.ca Wilfred N. and the Grown Men • 8:30 pm (doors), 9:30 pm (show) • No minors • theartery.ca • 780.441.6966

EDMONTON METRO The altView Foundation Annual BBQ • Sherwood Park United Church,

20 Fir St, Sherwood Park • 6 pm – 9 pm • This event allows LGBTQ and allied residents of Strathcona County and surrounding area to come together • edmontonpride.ca

EDMONTON PROPER KID FRIENDLY Edmonton Capitals • Telus Field, 10233 96 Ave • 7 pm • $12.00 – $25.00 • vs Chico Outlaws • capsbaseball.ca

FRIDAY JUNE 17 EDMONTON PROPER Alesha & Brendon • Devaney's Irish Pub, 9013 - 88 Ave • 9 pm • No cover • Folk/rock • 780. 465.4834 Broadway Rocks 2 • Westbury Theatre, Transalta Arts Barns, 10330 - 84 Ave • 7:30 pm • $25 (Tix) • Travel through the decades and remember those feel good nostalgic memories that this timeless music can conjure up. Features music by Green Day, Frank Sinatra and more • 780.452.8046 Creative Age Festival Art Exhibit • Jeff Allen Art Gallery, 10831 University Ave • Jun 1 – 29, 9 am - 3 pm • 40 senior artists from Edmonton share their skills and talents in a huge variety of mediums • 780.433.5807 Dave Weld • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Jun 13 – 18 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058 Improvaganza 2011 • Varscona Theatre, 103290 - 83 Ave • The world's best improv performers descend on Edmonton for a criminally funny festival • rapidfiretheatre.com • 780.448.0695 Jesse Joyce • Comic Stip, 1646 - Bourbon St • 8 pm & 10:30 pm • $15.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999 Joe Nolan CD Release Concert • Haven Social Club, 15120 A Stony Plain Rd • $12 (adv), $15 (door) • With Mike Edel and Steph Macpherson • thehavensocialclub.com • 780.756.6010 June Mann Quartet • Jeffrey's Café & Wine Bar, 9640 - 142 St • 9 pm • $10 (O) • Jazz/pop • jeffreyscafe.com • 780.451.8890

Utopia Music Festival • Heritage Amphitheatre, 9930 Groat Rd • 6 pm • $45 (Tix), $60 (gate) • Will feature headlining acts:, Ani DiFranco, LIGHTS, David Usher, Suzie Mcneil and others • utopiamusicfestival.ca

longform comedy show. Here you will see artfully-crafted improv formats, intricate narratives, and one-act plays sure to make bust a gut • rapidfiretheatre.com/shows/chimprov/ • 780.448.0695

The Vindicators • The Newcastle Pub & Grill, 6108 - 90 Ave • 4 pm – 12 am • $15 • With a Silent Auction & Door Prizes. Wear Your Best Pink Outfit For A Chance To Win The "Boobie" Prize • 780.490.1999

Creative Age Festival Art Exhibit • Jeff Allen Art Gallery, 10831 University Ave • Jun 1 – 29, 9 am - 3 pm • 40 senior artists from Edmonton share their skills and talents in a huge variety of mediums • 780.433.5807 Dance Excel 2011 • Shoctor Theatre, 9828 - 101 A Ave • 1:30 pm and 7 pm • $15 – $20 • Children of all ages will showcase a variety of dance numbers in tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, contemporary, modern, hip hop, musical theatre • citadeltheatre.com • 780.425.1820

Mike Edel • Haven Social Club, 15120A Stony Plain Rd • 8pm • with Steph Macpherson and Guests • thehavensocialclub.com • 780.756.6010

YEG Fashion Show • Stanley A. Milner Library, Theater (-B Floor), #7 Sir Winston Churchill Square • 2011 summer accessories & fashion show held in support of the City of Edmonton housing and shelter programs • 7 pm – 9 pm • $20 (general) $30 (VIP) • For more information call 780.250.8667

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Movie at the Marketplace • The Market Place at Callingwood • Corner of 69 Ave and 178 St • Visitors to the market can watch a movie • callingwoodmarketplace.com

JB's Power Centre Street Legal • Castrol Raceway, Highway 19 & Highway 2 (2 kms West), Nisku • Race down it yourself during a weekly Street Legal • castrolraceway.com • 780.461.5801

Dave Weld • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Jun 13 – 18 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058

Karen Porkka • The Carrot Cafe, 9351 - 118 Ave • 7:30 pm • Free (18 and under), $5 (adults) • artsontheave.org/ thecarrot • 780.471.1580 Little Shop of Horrors • La Cite Francophone, 8627 91 St • 7:30 pm • $ 30.50 (Tix) • If you ever wanted a reason not to feed the plants, you will find it in this darkly comedic musical about Seymour Krelborn and his unfortunate relationship with Audrey II, a flesh eating, blood-sucking plant with sinister plans for branching out to seek world domination • twoonewaytickets.com • 780.242.2824 Live Thoroughbred Racing • Northlands Racetrack, 7410 Borden Park Rd • 7 pm • northlandspark.ca • 780.471.7275

Professionals' Pride Mixer • Suede Lounge, 11806 Jasper Ave • A networking event for Edmonton’s LGBTQ professionals. Part of Pride Week • edmontonpride.ca Radio for Help • Pawn Shop, 10551 - 82 Ave • 8pm • $5 (O) • Pop/rock • pawnshoplive.ca • 780.432.5058 Raise the Roof Concert featuring Jack Semple with The Bus • McDougall United Church, 10025 - 101 St • 7:30 pm • $37.50 (Tix) • Local Edmonton band The Bus starts and Jack Semple • mcdougallunited.com • 780.428.1818 Rault Brothers • Rusty Reed's House of Blues, 12402 - 118 Ave • Jun 16 – 18 • One year anniversary • rustyreeds.com • 780.451.1390 Ravel’s Daphnis and Chloé • Winspear Centre, Sir Winston Churchill Square• 7:30 pm • $20 – $71 • Maurice Ravel’s vivacious Rapsodie espagnole and his rapturous ballet Daphnis et Chloé. Highlighted by Bill Eddins performing as piano soloist • winspearcentre.com • 780.428.1414 Senior Star 2011 • Central Lions Seniors Association, 11113 - 113 St • 12 pm • Free • An open stage for seniors • clsa2.com • 780.496.7369 Sidney York CD Release with guests • Brixx Bar, 10030 - 102 St • 9 pm • $12 • starliteroom.ca • 780.428.1099 Theatresports • Varscona Theatre, 10329 - 83 Ave • Presented by Rapid Fire Theatre. 30th anniversary season of Theatresports • 11 pm • $10 • For more information visit rapidfiretheatre.com or call 780.433.3399

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EDMONTON PROPER KID FRIENDLY Edmonton Capitals • Telus Field, 10233 96 Ave • 7 pm • $12.00 – $25.00 • vs Chico Outlaws • capsbaseball.ca

SATURDAY JUNE 18 EDMONTON PROPER Africa Connect Edmonton • Edmonton Expo Centre, 7515 - 118 Ave • 11 pm – 1 am • A Celebration of the United Nations International Year for People of African Descent • edmonton.ca Alesha & Brendon • Devaney's Irish Pub, 9013 - 88 Ave • 9 pm • No cover • Folk/rock • 780. 465.4834 America Rosa • Azucar Picante, 13062 - 50 St • 10 pm • $10 (O) • Canadian/ dance/latin/regional/tropical/world • edmontonazucarpicante.com • 780.479.7400 Broadway Rocks 2 • Westbury Theatre, Transalta Arts Barns, 10330 - 84 Ave • 7:30 pm • $25 (Tix) • Travel through the decades and remember those feel good nostalgic memories that this timeless music can conjure up. Features music by Green Day, Frank Sinatra and more • 780.452.8046 Chimprov • Varscona Theatre, 10329 - 83 Ave • 11 pm • $10 for everyone ($5 for high school students), members pay $8 at the door • Rapid Fire Theatre’s

Dave Riddell • Jeffery's Cafe, 9640 142 St • $15 • jeffreyscafe.com

Easter Seals 24 Hour Relay • Rundle Park, 29 St and 113 Ave. Access off 118 Ave at Abbottsfield Road or 113 Ave near 30 St • A non-profit fundraising event focused on Health & Wellness, team building, networking, all in support of Albertans with disabilities • Free • For more information visit edmonton24hourrelay.com or call 780.429.0137 Improvaganza 2011 • Varscona Theatre, 103290 - 83 Ave • The world's best improv performers descend on Edmonton for a criminally funny festival • rapidfiretheatre.com • 780.448.0695 Jesse Joyce • Comic Stip, 1646 - Bourbon St • 8 pm & 10:30 pm • $15.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999 LazerBrains, Jack Straight and guests • Brixx Bar & Grill, 10030 - 102 St • 9 pm • $12 (door) • starliteroom.ca • 780.428.1099 Little Shop of Horrors • La Cite Francophone, 8627 91 St • 7:30 pm • $30.50 (Tix) • If you ever wanted a reason not to feed the plants, you will find it in this darkly comedic musical about Seymour Krelborn and his unfortunate relationship with Audrey II, a flesh eating, blood-sucking plant with sinister plans for branching out to seek world domination • twoonewaytickets.com • 780.242.2824 Live Thoroughbred Racing • Northlands Racetrack, 7410 Borden Park Rd • 1 pm • Live racing with thoroughbred racing • northlandspark.ca • 780.471.7275 Paula Perro & No Foolin' • Queen Alexandra Hall, 10425 University Ave • 8 pm • $5 (members), $10 (guests) • Part of the Edmonton Blues Society • edmontonbluessociety.net/ebsevents.cfm The Plaid Tongued Devils • Haven Social Club, 15120 A Stony Plain Rd • $10 (adv) • With guests • thehavensocialclub.com • 780.756.6010

Pride Picnic • William Hawrelak Park, Site #5 • 1 pm • Free • Balloon twisting, crafts, hot dogs, snacks and pop • edmontonpride.ca Rault Brothers • Rusty Reed's House of Blues, 12402 - 118 Ave • Jun 16 – 18 • One year anniversary • rustyreeds.com • 780.451.1390 Ravel’s Daphnis and Chloé • Winspear Centre, Sir Winston Churchill Square • 7:30 pm • $20 – $71 • Maurice Ravel’s vivacious Rapsodie espagnole and his rapturous ballet Daphnis et Chloé. Highlighted by Bill Eddins performing as piano soloist • winspearcentre.com • 780.428.1414

rivercreeresort.com • 780.484.2121 Ride for Cystic Fibrosis • Starts at the Acheson Husky (Acheson Rd. & Highway 60) and ends at Falun Community Hall • 8:30 am (registration), 10:30 am (ride leaves) • Enjoy a scenic excursion at the 6th Annual Ride for Cystic Fibrosis motorcycle ride with J’lyn Nye • cfedmonton.ca • 780.466.2265 Tritech Compression/Campbell Automotive Bracket Racing • Castrol Raceway, Highway 19 & Highway 2 (2 kms West), Nisku • Check out the power, anticipation and burning rubber of a weekly bracket race • castrolraceway. com • 780.461.5801

Rock the Square • Sir Winston Churchill Square • 12 pm – 10 pm • A non-profit event to promote local rock bands from the Edmonton area, and provide awareness and fundraising opportunities to non-profit groups • Free • rockthesquare.com • 780.456.6509

The West Coast’s Best Women of the Blues • Arden Theatre, 5 Anne St St, St Albert • 7:30 pm • $30 (B, O)• Featuring Juno Award winner Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne and special guest Gaye Delorme • ardentheatre.com • 780.459.1542

Striker, Savage Blade, Alien Shape Shifter and Stinger • Starlite Room, 10030 - 102 St • 9 pm • $10 (adv), $15 (door) • starliteroom.ca • 780.428.1099

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Underwear Affair 2011 • U of A Butterdome, 87 Ave & 114 St • Run the competitive 10K or walk the fun 5K to uncover a cure for cancers like prostate, ovarian, and colorectal • uncoverthecure.org

Don Wheaton Absolute Annihilation and Monster Energy Motorcross Nationals • Castrol Raceway, north of Leduc on Hwy 19 • Thrilling automotive action • castrolraceway. com • 780.461.5801

Farmers' Market Grand Opening • The Perrion District, St Anne and St Thomas St, St Albert • Free • 10 am • St Albert's Farmer's market • stalbertchamber.com

Ward School of Dance Showstoppers 2011 • Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 - 87 Ave • 1 pm • Free (kids under 2), $12.75 (seniors 65+ and kids under 12), $18.75 (adults) • A year end recital • jubileeauditorium.com Wine Regions: Germany • deVines Wines and Spirits, 10111 – 104 St • All white wine tasting, there will be tasting of the classic Riesling grape • 7 pm • $40 • devinewines.ca • 780.421.9463 Women Womonspace Pride WindUp Dance • Caernarvon Community Hall, 14830 118 St • 9 pm • $10 members, $15 guests • edmontonpride.ca

EDMONTON METRO Father's Day Car Show • Sherwood Park Mall, 104-2020 Sherwood Dr • A car show to celebrate Father's Day • sherwoodparkmall.com • 780.467.7766 Festival Place Performing Arts Programs Final Performance • Festival Place, 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park • 9:30 pm • $5.25 (TM) • festivalplace. ab.ca • 780.464.2852 Pussycat Dolls Burelesque Revue • The Venue at the River Cree, • 8 pm • $49.50 (O) • Starring Carmen Electra •

SUNDAY JUNE 19 EDMONTON PROPER 6th Annual Mayor's Pride Brunch • Chateau Lacombe Crowne Plaza, 10111 Bellamy Hill • 11 am • $40 • edmontonpride.ca Creative Age Festival Art Exhibit • Jeff Allen Art Gallery, 10831 University Ave • Jun 1 – 29, 9 am - 3 pm • 40 senior artists from Edmonton share their skills and talents in a huge variety of mediums • 780.433.5807 Easter Seals 24 Hour Relay • Rundle Park, 29 St and 113 Ave. Access off 118 Ave at Abbottsfield Road or 113 Ave near 30 St • A non-profit fundraising event focused on Health & Wellness, team building, networking, all in support of Albertans with disabilities • Free • edmonton24hourrelay.com • 780.429.0137 Father's Day BBQ • Rutherford House, 11153 Saskatchewan Drive • $25 per person • Join the Friends of Rutherford House for festivities celebrating Father's Day

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Father's Day at the Fort • Fort Edmonton Park • Father's Day at Fort Edmonton Park will be filled with fun challenges for dad and family • 11 am – 5 pm • $55 (family pass), $15.75 (adult), $11.75 (child/ senior), dads with children get in free • fortedmontonpark.ca • 780.496.8727 FTB Volleyball Pride • Kinsmen Grounds,, 9100 Walterdale Hill • 5 pm – 7 pm • Free • Recreational volleyball play followed by a match between FTB and Edmonton Police Services. Part of Pride Week • edmontonpride.ca Greg Wood Band • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058 Hooked on Bardics – A Father's Day fundraiser • Varscona Theatre, 10329 - 83 Ave • Presented by the Freewill Shakespeare Festival, bring Dad to the Varscona Theatre for an evening of laughs as the Freewill Shakespeare Festival and Rapid Fire Theatre present special guests Sean McCann and Alan Cox from the UK-based Shakespearianimprov troupe, The School of Night • rapidfiretheatre.com • 780.425.8086 Improvaganza 2011 • Varscona Theatre, 103290 - 83 Ave • The world's best improv performers descend on Edmonton for a criminally funny festival • rapidfiretheatre.com • 780.448.0695 Jesse Joyce • Comic Stip, 1646 - Bourbon St • 8 pm • $15.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999 Little Shop of Horrors • La Cite Francophone, 8627 91 St • 2 pm • $ 30.50 (Tix) • If you ever wanted a reason not to feed the plants, you will find it in this darkly comedic musical about Seymour Krelborn and his unfortunate relationship with Audrey II, a flesh eating, blood-sucking plant with sinister plans for branching out to seek world domination • twoonewaytickets.com • 780.242.2824 Live Thoroughbred Racing • Northlands Racetrack, 7410 Borden Park Rd • 1 pm • Live racing with thoroughbred racing • northlandspark.ca • 780.471.7275 Pride Worship Service • RobertsonWesley United Church, 10209 - 123 St • A sunday morning service • edmontonpride.ca Marr-Mac Dance Cartoons, Characters and Comics • Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 - 87 Ave • 7 pm • jubileeauditorium.com

EDMONTON METRO 3rd Annual Rhubarb Festival • Devonian Botanic Garden, 5 kms north of Devon on Highway 60 • 1 pm – 4 pm • Enjoy samples of delicious rhubarb treats at a nominal cost, get a tour of the rhubarb patch and take in a cooking demonstration with chef Gail Hall. Wine sampling from En Sante Organic Winery and Meadery. Rhubarb games & crafts for the kids and more • ales.ualberta.ca Soap Box Derby • St Vital Ave, St Albert • As part of the activities cel-

ebrating St Albert’s 150th anniversary • rendezvous2011.ca • 780.458.4630 Tritech Compression/Campbell Automotive Bracket Racing • Castrol Raceway, Highway 19 & Highway 2 (2 kms West), Nisku • Check out the power, anticipation and burning rubber of a weekly bracket race • castrolraceway.com • 780.461.5801

Steve Earle • Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 - 87 Ave • 7 pm • $29.50 (O) • and guests • jubileeauditorium.com • 780.427.2760

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EDMONTON PROPER

Father's Day Cruise • Edmonton Queen Riverboat, 9734 - 98 Ave • 3 pm and 5:30 pm • $10.95 – $49.95 • A ride on the river with striploin steak, hotdogs and hamburgers • edmontonqueen.com • 780.424.2628

The Improvaganza Public Improv Workshops • RFT Academy, 10920 - 88 Ave • 1 – 4 pm • $60 (per class), $150 (the series) • An excellent opportunity to work with Sean McCann • rapidfiretheatre.com/workshops

Safeway Father's Day Fun Run • Laurier Park, 13400 Buena Vista Road • 8 am • Charitable run in support of prostate cancer charities • fathersdayrun.ca

Jethro Tull • Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 - 87 Ave • 7 pm • $45.50 (O) • jubileeauditorium.com • 780.427.2760

EDMONTON METRO KID FRIENDLY Father's Day Public Swim • Harbour Pool, 10001 - 94 Ave, Fort Saskatchewan • 2 pm – 5 pm • Come enjoy a swim on Father's Day. Fathers swim free • fortsask.ca

Each day this week, June 20 – 26 Creative Age Festival Art Exhibit • Jeff Allen Art Gallery, 10831 University Ave • Jun 1 – 29, 9 am - 3 pm • 40 senior artists from Edmonton share their skills and talents in a huge variety of mediums • 780.433.5807 Improvaganza 2011 • Varscona Theatre, 103290 - 83 Ave • Until June 25 • The world's best improv performers descend on Edmonton for a criminally funny festival • rapidfiretheatre.com • 780.448.0695

MONDAY JUNE 20 EDMONTON PROPER The Improvaganza Public Improv Workshops • RFT Academy, 10920 - 88 Ave • 1 – 4 pm • $60 (per class), $150 (the series) • An excellent opportunity to work with Veslemoy Morkid • rapidfiretheatre.com/workshops/ Meaghan Smith • Haven Social Club, 15120A Stony Plain Rd • 8 pm • $15 (O) • with Del Barber and guests • thehavensocialclub.com • 780.756.6010 Russell Jackson • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Jun 20 – 25 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058

Marriage of Figaro • Timms Centre for the Arts - Main Stage, 112 St, University of Alberta • 7:30 pm • $33 – $41 (Tix) • Sung in Italian with English surtitles. The opera tells the story of Figaro and his approaching nuptials with Susanna, the chambermaid to the countess. Part of the Vocal Arts Festival • vocalartsfestival.com • 780.487.4844 Meaghan Smith with Del Barber and Danielle and the Deadbeats • Haven Social Club, 15120 A Stony Plain Rd • $15 (adv), $18 (door) • thehavensocialclub.com • 780.756.6010 Russell Jackson • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Jun 20 – 25 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058 Sled Island Showcase Feat. Minto and Red Cedar with guests • Brixx Bar & Grill, 10030 - 102 St • 8 pm • $10 (door) • starliteroom.ca • 780.428.1099 Wagon Walk • Fort Edmonton Park • 9:30 – 11 am, 10 – 11:30 am • $12 (child), $17 (adult) • Stroll the boardwalks of old-time Edmonton with wagons in tow. Go to the shop and buy some ingredients before making lemonade and something to eat. Older children will make and take home a simple craft while parents learn some interesting facts about the community’s history • edmonton.ca

EDMONTON METRO KID FRIENDLY Go Skateboarding Day • Leduc Skateboard Park, Leduc • 3 pm – 5 pm • Join the City of Leudc and Rumor Skate Shop as we host a skateboarding competition and pizza party • leduc.ca • 780.980.7177 National Aboriginal Day • Lions park, St Albert • 11 am – 6 pm • Celebrate National Aboriginal Day with games, stories from Elders and refreshments • visitstalbert.com

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WEDNESDAY JUNE 22 EDMONTON PROPER Don Williams • Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 - 87 Ave • 6:30 pm • $39.50 (O) • and guests • jubileeauditorium.com • 780.427.2760 Dr. Hook • Century Casino, 13103 Fort Road • 7 pm • $39.95 • Featuring Ray Sawyer. No minors • edmonton.cnty. com • 780.643.4000 Dropkick Murphys • Edmonton Event Centre, #2556 WEM, 8882 - 170 St • 7 pm • $31 (O) • and guests • edmontoneventcenter.ca • 780.489.7469 The Improvaganza Public Improv Workshops • RFT Academy, 10920 - 88 Ave • 1 – 4 pm • $60 (per class), $150 (the series) • An excellent opportunity to work with Stephen Sim • rapidfiretheatre.com/workshops/ Little Shop of Horrors • La Cite Francophone, 8627 91 St • 7:30 pm • $ 30.50 (Tix) • If you ever wanted a reason not to feed the plants, you will find it in this darkly comedic musical about Seymour Krelborn and his unfortunate relationship with Audrey II, a flesh eating, blood-sucking plant with sinister plans for branching out to seek world domination • twoonewaytickets.com • 780.242.2824 Live Thoroughbred Racing • Northlands Racetrack, 7410 Borden Park Rd • 6 pm • Live racing with thoroughbred racing • northlandspark.ca • 780.471.7275 Margaret Trudeau • Festival Place, 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park • 7:30 pm • $25 (O) • Will include a candid keynote titled "Changing My Mind" and a book signing opportunity after the presentation • festivalplace.ab.ca • 780.464.2852 Our Proud Voices • Catalyst Theatre, 8529 Gateway Boulevard • 7:30 pm • $12 – $15 (Tix, O) • EVM celebrates the diversity of the Queer community in a concert that features music that represents the global community • edmontonpride.ca Rihanna • Rexall Place , 7424 – 118 Ave • with Cee Lo Green • 7:30pm • $26.51 – $111.51 • northlands.com/rihanna-ceelo-green Rusalka • Timms Centre for the Arts Main Stage, 112 St, University of Alberta • 7:30 pm • $33 – $41 (Tix) • Rusalka, who out of love for a mortal man longs to become human. Rusalka beggs the celestial orb to tell the Prince of her love. The witch, Ježibaba makes Rusalka's dreams come true . Part of the Vocal Arts festival • vocalartsfestival.com • 780.487.4844 Russell Jackson • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Jun 20 – 25 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058 tick...tick...BOOM! • Azimuth Theatre,

11315 - 106 Ave • 8 pm • $21.75 (Tix) • Follows Jon, a fledgling composer, coming to grips with turning thirty without feeling any successes in his life. His personal life spiraling, his professional life stalled, Jon wonders if he’ll ever have the happiness he sees his friends flaunting before him • rabidmarmot.ca

THURSDAY JUNE 23 EDMONTON PROPER Alberta Dance Alliance Presents: Feats Festival Of Dance • Alberta Dance Alliance, 11759 Groat Rd • Jun 23 – Jul 1 • Wide variety of dance styles on display • abdancealliance.ab.ca • 780.422.8107 Alex Goodman • Jeffery's Cafe, 9640 142 St • $10 • jeffreyscafe.com Little Shop of Horrors • La Cite Francophone, 8627 91 St • 7:30 pm • $ 30.50 (Tix) • If you ever wanted a reason not to feed the plants, you will find it in this darkly comedic musical about Seymour Krelborn and his unfortunate relationship with Audrey II, a flesh eating, blood-sucking plant with sinister plans for branching out to seek world domination • twoonewaytickets.com • 780.242.2824 Marc Maron • Comic Stip, 1646 Bourbon St • 8 pm • $15.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999 Marriage of Figaro • Timms Centre for the Arts - Main Stage, 112 St, University of Alberta • 7:30 pm • $33 – $41 (Tix) • Sung in Italian with English surtitles. The opera tells the story of Figaro and his approaching nuptials with Susanna, the chambermaid to the countess. Part of the Vocal Arts Festival • vocalartsfestival.com • 780.487.4844 Our Proud Voices • Catalyst Theatre, 8529 Gateway Boulevard • 7:30 pm • $12 – $15 (Tix, O) • EVM celebrates the diversity of the Queer community in a concert that features music that represents the global community • edmontonpride.ca Russell Jackson • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Jun 20 – 25 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058 tick...tick...BOOM! • Azimuth Theatre, 11315 - 106 Ave • 8 pm • $21.75 (Tix) • Follows Jon, a fledgling composer, coming to grips with turning thirty without feeling any successes in his life. His personal life spiraling, his professional life stalled, Jon wonders if he’ll ever have the happiness he sees his friends flaunting before him • rabidmarmot.ca The Works Art & Design Festival • Sir Winston Churchill Square • Soak up the best in art and design, music, and performance. The Works presents 250 special events, workshops, and performances • Jun 23 – Jul 5 •Free • www. theworks.ab.ca • www.theworks.ab.ca

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orth INCLUDES: Athabasca, Barrhead, Beaverlodge, Bon Accord, Boyle, Clyde, Dapp, Driftpile, Fairview, Flatbush, Fort McMurray, Grande Prairie, Hawg Flatts, Manning, Morinville, Newbrook, Pibroch, Slave Lake, Swan Hills, Thorhild, Valleyview, Vilna, Westlock, Whitecourt, Woodlands County 20th Anniversary Open House • Museum and Historic, 10216 - 100 St, Westlock • Aug 6, 1 – 4 pm • Celebrating the 20th year at the Westlock Pioneer Museum • WILDAlberta.com 2011 Westlock & District Agricultural Fair • Aug 19 – 21 • Mountie Park & Agricultural Grounds, 9603-100 St, Westlock • 9 am – 9 pm • Hall Exhibits, Rides, Chuck Wagon Races and more • WILDAlberta.com 2011 World Jet Boat Marathon • Woodlands County • Jul 8 – 9 • The 2011 World Championships look like they're going to be the best ever with 60+ boats/race teams expected from countries like New Zealand, USA, Mexico, Canada • WILDAlberta.com Alberta Sandsculpture Championships • Devonshire Beach, Slave Lake • Jul 16, registration opens at 10 am • Themed sculpture contest, beach volleyball tournament, live entertainment and food • myslavelake.com Alberta Triple Crown ATV Series • Jun 18 • Westlock Motocross Track • Thrilling ATV action • WILDAlberta.com Alberta Vintage Flat Track Association • Rodeo Grounds, Thorhild • Aug 27 – 28 8 Vintage motorcycle dirt "Flat Track" racing is a great way to enjoy old motorcycles. Bring the family to watch the excitement of the race as riders slide through the curves • WILDAlberta.com • 780. 995.1774 Alberta Vintage Flat Track Race • Thorhild Rodeo Grounds • Jun 11 – 12 • The races are on flat clay tracks much like horse tracks only packed. Motor bikes are 1985 or older with some being from the early 1950s • WILDAlberta.com Annual Sunflower Festival • Thorhild, one hour north of Edmonton • Aug 27, 9 am – 3 pm • Free • Witness Thorhild's finest sunflowers duke it out for the coveted number one spot • WILDAlberta.com • 780.398.3688 Astral Harvest • Driftpile Valley • Jun 30 – Jul 3 • $65 – $140 • DJs, camping, workshops, performance art and art installations • astralharvest.com Battle River Rodeo • Near Manning • Jul 23 – 24 • Chucks and chariots, bulls, local events, rodeo queen, parade, demolition der-

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by with midway, food concessions, plenty of camping • mightypeace.com • 780.836.3163 Blue Heron Fair • Barrhead • Aug 5 – 7 • $5 – $10 • Pancake breakfast, parade, rodeo, demolition derby, kids' activities and more • WILDAlberta.com • 780.674.5076 Boyle Rodeo • Boyle • Jul 15 – 17 • $5 – $10 • Parade, pancake breakfast, rodeo events, horse show and more • kalynacountry.com • 780.689.2018 B.U.M.P. Big Dog Races • Barrhead • Aug 27 • Men and ladies age 16 years and up take the to hare-scramble course on their mini (pit) bikes • WILDAlberta.com Canada Day in Fort McMurray • Jul 1 • Fort McMurray • Live music, food, parade and fireworks • rock979.ca • 780.788.4345 Canada Rocks Concert • MacDonald Island Park, Fort McMurray • Jun 30 – Jul 2 • 6 pm • Free – $30 • With music by Selena Moss, Captain Tractor and KISS. Includes children's fun stations, strong man bus pull and more • rock979.ca Children's Day at the Museum • Museum and Historic, Barrhead Museum, Barrhead • Enjoy a day of children's events • WILDAlberta.com Clyde Summer Solstice • Clyde Rodeo Grounds • Jun 18, 8:30 am – 5 pm • Enjoy a free pancake breakfast, parade, barrel racing, poles, stakes and key hole Mutton bustin • WILDAlberta.com • 780. 348.5668 Corn Fest Labor Day Long Weekend • Prairie Gardens and Adventure Farm; 1 km East of Bon Accord on Hwy 28, 2 km North on Lily Lake Road • Sep 3 – 5 • $10.45 – $38.85 • Corn Fest celebrates sweet corn on the farm with our own fresh Alberta corn on the cob, steamed the old fashioned way. Includes corn dolls, corn stalks, corn mazeways, bunnies, potato diggin’ and wagon rides • prairiegardens.org • 780.921.2272 CSPA 2011 Canadian Skydiving Nationals • Westlock Airport, Westlock • Jul 14 – 24 • With the addition of the only Western Canadian swoop pond, skydivers now have added fun in the drop zone • WILDAlberta.com • 780. 444.5867

Dirty Laundry Vineyard Triathlon • Gregoire Lake , Fort McMurray • Jun 19 • Includes swimming, biking, and a run • nltc. ca/nltc/dirty_laundry_triathlon.html Flatbush Festival • Community Complex, Flatbush • Jun 18 • 8 am – 6 pm • Free pancake breakfast, parade and ball games all afternoon. Included is a beer garden, supper and dance in the evening • WILDAlberta.com Fort Assiniboine Hamlet Hoedown & Wild Rose Rodeo • Woodlands County • Aug 19 – 21, 9 am – dusk • With rodeo events, trade show, wild cow milking, and fireworks • WILDAlberta.com • 780.584.2100 Glenreagh Community Celebrates 100 years • Glenreagh Community Hall , Barrhhead area • Jul 9 – 10 • To celebrate 100 years of memories, activities, entertainment and fun • WILDAlberta.com Grand North American Old Time Fiddle Championship • Radway Agricentre, 40 min north of Edmonton on Hwy 28 • Jul 15 – 17 • 5:30 pm – 7 pm • $10 – $20 • World-class fiddling, camping and a dance • wildrosefiddlers.org Hamlet Hoedown Parade • Woodlands County • Aug 20, 10:30 am – 11:30 am • Bring the family to a small town parade, visit with the locals and enjoy the rest of the Hoedown festivities • WILDAlberta.com Hawg Flatts Annual Rally • Hawg Flatts, north of Athabasca on Hwy 2 • Jul 8 – 10 • Motorcycle rally, camping and pig roast • hawgflatts.com Highland Games • Macklin Field, Grande Prairie • Jun 11, 9 am – 5 pm • $15 • Dance competition, pipe bands, sheep dog trials and Scottish booths • gphighlandgames.com InterPLAY • King Street, Fort McMurray • Aug 4 – 7 • Includes live music, great theatre, street performers, children’s entertainment, wandering minstrels and clowns, a huge outdoor marketplace and more • eventswoodbuffalo.com/interplay.html Jones Country Jamboree • Beaverlodge • Jul 8 –10 • An annual country-music festival with fun for the whole family • beaverlodge.ca • 780.354.8451

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Le Tour de l'Alberta • Ray McDonald Sports Centre, 9908 104 St, Morinville • Jul 24 • $20 – $70 • Choose between 20, 50, 100 and 185 km rides, with a 3 km for kids • tourdalberta.ca • 780.716.3235 Lions Oldtime Country Music Jamboree • Cummings Lake, north of Fairview • Jun 17 – 19 • Three days of old-fashioned pickin' • mightypeace.com • 1.800.215.4535 Long Island Lake Amateur Rodeo • Dapp • Jun 11 • 1 pm (event), 9 pm (dance) • $5 (gate), $15 (dance) • A full day of fast paced hard hitting amateur rodeo action. Includes Bare Back, SaddleBronc, Calf Roping, Team Roping, Bull Riding, Cow Riding and more • WILDAlberta.com Pibroch Summer Picnic • Pibroch Hall, Pibroch • Jun 30 • Gather the family together for a good old fashioned picnic. Includes children's games • WILDAlberta.com Magnificent River Rats Festival • Athabasca River Front, north of Edmonton on Hwy 2 • Jul 1 – 2 • $25 • With music by Jordan Rody, Shelly Dubois, Luke and Tess Pretty, and many more • riverratsfestival.com Motorcycle Ride for STARS • Westlock • Jul 9, 8 am – 6 pm • Live auction, door prizes and, of course, motorcycles in support of a charitable cause • WILDAlberta.com Newbrook Community Fair and Chuckwagon Days • Newbrook • Jun 24 – 26, 8 am – dusk • Event includes a few games and activities for children, rodeo events, craft show and sale, ball tournament, beer gardens, bingo and bench show • WILDAlberta.com North County Fair • North Country Community Association Land , Driftpile, Alberta • Jun 17 – 19 • $10 – $120; advanced tickets at Earth's General Store and Blackbyrd Myoozik • Dozens of roots, folk and country musicians perform • lslncca.ca/current Pioneer Days in Beaverlodge • South Peace Centennial Museum, Beaverlodge • Jul 16 – 17, 8 am – 5 pm • $5 – $10 • Get into your hot tub and go back in time with a wide array of historic activities, including butter making and steam engine parades • spcm.ca • 780.354.8869

Pioneer Day in Westlock • Westlock • Westlock Visitor Information Centre, 10216 100 St • Jul 16 • $2 – $8 • Step back in time and enjoy a great day of historic activities such as hands-on experiences with demonstrations & activities - spinning, butter making, milking a cow and more • WILDAlberta.com Prospectors Panorama • Prairie Gardens and Adventure Farm ; 1 km East of Bon Accord on Hwy 28, 2 km North on Lily Lake Road • Jun 11 – 12, Jul 9 – 10 • $10.45 – $38.85 • Mine for gems like the prospectors of days gone by. Find loads of real gems to take home • prairiegardens.org • 780.921.2272 Rio Grande Rodeo • Rio Grande Sports Grounds, west of Grande Prairie • Jul 1 – 3 • $12 • Rodeo events, horse racing, dances and more • cararodeo.com • 780.876.4222 Street Performers Festival • Downtown Grande Prairie • Jul 22 – 24 • Free, donations are accepted by performers • Exceptional talent and an ideal festival atmosphere • gpstreetfest.com Summer's End • MacDonald Island Park, Fort McMurray • Sep 1 – 5 • An end of summer celebration that includes the

Blueberry Carnival Midway complete with rides and games with musical performances, dance performers, Fish Fry, festival fare of all kinds, and exclusive beverage gardens • eventswoodbuffalo.com •780.791.1600 Summer Solstice Picnic in the Park • Doug MacRae Park, Keyano College, Fort McMurray • Jun 17, 4 pm – 9 pm • Live music, free barbecue, talent search and more • keyano.ca/solstice • 780.791.4848 Swan Hills Dirt Riders • Aug 16 – 17 • Swan Hills • Provincial series race • WILDAlberta.com Teepee Creek Stampede • Jul 14 – 17 • Teepee Creek, northeast of Grande Prairie • $12 – $100 (free camping) • Pancake breakfast, rodeo events, pig roast and more • tpstampede.ca • 780.832.7481

5 – 7 • $5 – $10 • Parade, pancake breakfast and rodeo events • valleyviewagsociety.ca • 780.524.3473 Vega Hare Scramble • Vega Sandhills, County of Barrhead • Jul 23, 7 am – 8 pm • One day motocross event • WILDAlberta. com • 780.674.4600

Centre, 10450 - 106 St • Jun 12, 9 am – 5 pm • The triathalon's short course comprises of a 500m pool swim, 20 km bike (on highway), and a 5 km run within the town limits. The long course has a 1 km pool swim, 35 km bike (on highway) and a 10 km run within town limits (two loops of the 5 km short course race) • WILDAlberta.com

Vilna Cowboy Fest • Vilna Ag Society, Vilna • Jul 22 – 24 • A whole weekend event filled with music, performances, stories, poetry and art • kalynacountry.com • 780.614.3759

Wheels of Class Show & Shine • Westlock • Lindahl Park, 10216 - 100 St • Jul 10, 12 – 3 pm • A variety of vehicles on display in Lindahl Park surrounding the museum • WILDAlberta.com

Westlock and District Agricultural Society Annual Fair and Rodeo • Mountie Park & Ag Grounds, 9603 - 100 St • Aug 19 – 21 • $5 (kids), $10 (adults) • Parade, pancake breakfasts, tractor pull, a rodeo, a demolition derby, trade shows and psychic readings make this a jam-packed weekend event • westlock.ca

Whitecourt Family Jet Boat Rally • Aug 20, 9 am – 5 pm • Whitecourt Riverboat Park • Familyfriendly boat races at high speed • whitecourt.ca

Thorhild Stampede • Thorhild • Jul 1 – 2 • Parade, rodeo events, lumberjacks, a demolition derby and motorcycles • thorhild.com/ stamp.html • 780.736.3843

Westlock Fly-in Breakfast • Westlock Airport, Westlock • Aug 14, 7 am – 11:30 am • Bring family and friends out to the Westlock Airport to enjoy breakfast and watch the planes fly in • westlock.ca

Valleyview Fair & Rodeo • Valleyview • Aug

Westlock Triathalon • Westlock Recreation

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Whitecourt Woodlands Rodeo • Westward Agriculture grounds, Whitecourt • Jul 15 – 17 • Includes rodeo events like horse racing, dances and more • WILDAlberta.com • 780.778.1253 White Ridge MX Provincial Race • Woodlands County • Jun 25 – 26 • $5 (4 and up), $10 (camping, per night) • White Ridge MX Park is hosting the CMRC Provincial Series which include motorcross • wildalberta.com

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Wine Regions: Niagara • deVines Wines and Spirits, 10111 – 104 St • A sit-down event, sample home made wines from the Niagara and from B.C, and perhaps a local wine to finish • 7 pm • $45 • For more information visit devinewines.ca or call 780.421.9463

Kick Off 2011 Jazzfest • Citadel Theatre, 9828 - 101A Ave • 7:30 pm • $35 (O) • Featuring Troy "Trombone" Shorty Andrews • citadeltheatre.com • 780.425.1820

EDMONTON METRO

Little Shop of Horrors • La Cite Francophone, 8627 91 St • 7:30 pm • $ 30.50 (Tix) • If you ever wanted a reason not to feed the plants, you will find it in this darkly comedic musical about Seymour Krelborn and his unfortunate relationship with Audrey II, a flesh eating, blood-sucking plant with sinister plans for branching out to seek world domination • twoonewaytickets.com • 780.242.2824

Swing Manouche • Blue Chair Cafe, 9624 - 76 Ave • 9 pm & 10:45 pm • $15, per set; $25 two sets (Tix, door) • edmontonjazz.com

Live Thoroughbred Racing • Northlands Racetrack, 7410 Borden Park Rd • 7 pm • Live racing with thoroughbred racing • northlandspark.ca • 780.471.7275

tick...tick...BOOM! • Azimuth Theatre, 11315 - 106 Ave • 8 pm • $21.75 (Tix) • Follows Jon, a fledgling composer, coming to grips with turning thirty without feeling any successes in his life. His personal life spiraling, his professional life stalled, Jon wonders if he’ll ever have the happiness he sees his friends flaunting before him • rabidmarmot.ca

Skydive for Africa • Eden North Skydive Centre, Turn West onto Highway 16, turn right (North) onto Range Road 20, turn left (West) onto Township Road 540, turn left (South) into Eden North • Free • Jump out of a perfectly good airplane in support of development in Africa. Proceeds go to Ainembabazi Children's Project • ainembabazi.org • 780.453.2638

EDMONTON Proper Kid Friendly Edmonton Capitals • Telus Field, 10233 96 Ave • 7 pm • $12.00 – $25.00 • vs Yuma Scorpions • capsbaseball.ca

KO Boxing Presents Title Boxing • Shaw Conference Centre, 9797 Jasper Ave • 7 pm • $58.25 (TM)

Lorna Lampman • Jeffery's Cafe, 9640 - 142 St • $15 • Part of the Edmonton International Jazz Festival Jazz Diva Series • jeffreyscafe.com

FRIDAY JUNE 24

Marc Maron • Comic Stip, 1646 Bourbon St • 8 pm & 10:30 pm • $22.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999

EDMONTON PROPER

Mark Davis CD Party • The Artery, 9535 Jasper Ave • 8:30 pm (doors), 9:30 pm (show) • TBA • With guests Camp Radio featuring Jim Bryson • theartery.ca • 780.441.6966

Alberta Dance Alliance Presents: Feats Festival Of Dance • Alberta Dance Alliance, 11759 Groat Rd • Jun 23 – Jul 1 • Wide variety of dance styles on display • abdancealliance.ab.ca • 780.422.8107 The Apresnos with Heaviside and Silvergun & Spleen • Haven Social Club, 15120 A Stony Plain Rd • $10 (adv), $12 (door) • thehavensocialclub. com • 780.756.6010 Buddy Holly Story Starring Zachary Stevenson • Century Casino, 13103 Fort Road • 7 pm • $29.20 – $59.95 (TM) • A Rock N' Roll show featuring impersonations of Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper & Ritchie Valens. No minors • edmonton.cnty.com • 780.643.4000 Cabaret Series • Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd • 9:15 pm & 11:15 pm • $15, per set; $25, two set (Tix, door) • Accessible, high-calibre and high-energy music from Krystle Dos Santos, Jeff Hendrick, Jack Semple Band, Gypsophilia, Gary Guthman Quartet and Mark McLean’s Playground • cosmopolitanmusic.org Curtis Macdonald and Francois Bourassa • Yardbird Suite, 11 Tommy Banks Way • 9 pm & 10:45 pm • $15, per set; $25 two sets (Tix, door) • edmontonjazz.com Dana Wylie • The Carrot Cafe, 9351 - 118 Ave • 7:30 pm • Free (18 and under), $5 (adults) • artsontheave.org/ thecarrot • 780.471.1580

Opera al Fresco • Devonian Botanic Garden, 5 kms north of Devon on Highway 60 • 6:30 pm – 10 pm • $15 (child), $45 (adult) • A mid-summer's eve stroll through the Devonian Botanic Garden, with stops along the way for wine, hors d'oeuvres, and enchanting performances by members of the Edmonton Opera • ales.ualberta.ca Rob Taylor • Devaney's Irish Pub, 9013 0- 88 Ave • 9 pm • No cover • Adult pop/folk/ rock • 780.465.4834 Rock the Asphalt • Camrose Resort Casino, 3208 - 48 Ave, Camrose • 6 pm (gates) • $24.95 (until Jun 19), $29.95 (after Jun 19) • With a ZZ Top tribute (7 pm), and a Bon Jovi tribute (9:30 pm). Camping available • camrose.westerncanadaresorts.com • 780.679.0904 Rusalka • Timms Centre for the Arts Main Stage, 112 St, University of Alberta • 7:30 pm • $33 – $41 (Tix) • Rusalka, who out of love for a mortal man longs to become human. Rusalka beggs the celestial orb to tell the Prince of her love. The witch, Ježibaba makes Rusalka's dreams come true . Part of the Vocal Arts festival • vocalartsfestival.com • 780.487.4844 Russell Jackson • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Jun 20 – 25 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058 Sled Island Showcase Feat. Rajas, The Equation and The Shoulder • Brixx Bar & Grill, 10030 - 102 St • 9 pm • $12 (door) • starliteroom.ca • 780.428.1099

2011 Summer Solstice Festival • Convocation Hall, 3-82 Fine Arts Building, University of Alberta • $10 – $30 • The Edmonton Chamber Music Society brings together some of North America's finest chamber musicians in its annual Summer Solstice Festival • edmontonchambermusic.org • 780.433.4532

Theatresports • Varscona Theatre, 10329 - 83 Ave • Presented by Rapid Fire Theatre. 30th anniversary season of Theatresports • 11 pm • $10 • For more information visit rapidfiretheatre.com or call 780.433.3399

The Works Art & Design Festival • Sir Winston Churchill Square • Soak up the best in art and design, music, and performance. The Works presents 250 special events, workshops, and performances • Jun 23 – Jul 5 • Free • www.theworks.ab.ca

EDMONTON METRO

Kevin Cook • Blackjack's Roadhouse, 2110 Sparrow Drive, Nisku • 8:30 pm • No cover • 780.986.8522 Rocky Mountain Nitro Jam Nationals • Castrol Raceway, Highway 19 & Highway 2 (2 kms West), Nisku • Thrilling automotive action • castrolraceway.com • 780.461.5801

EDMONTON PROPER KID FRIENDLY Edmonton Capitals • Telus Field, 10233 96 Ave • 7 pm • $12.00 – $25.00 • vs Yuma Scorpions • capsbaseball.ca Edmonton Energy • University of Alberta Main Gym, 11759 Groat Rd • 7:30 pm • $5 – $25 • vs Albany Legends • edmontonnrg.com • 780.989.9980 Edmonton Eskimos • Common Wealth Stadium, 11000 Stadium Road • 7 pm • $33.00 – $70.00 • vs the Calgary Stampeders • esks.com • 780.448.3757 Evening in the Park • Alberta Legislature Building, 10800 - 97 Ave • 4 – 11 pm • Free • An evening to celebrate opportunities for cultural sharing with racial and ethnic harmony and cross cultural understanding to connect Canadians to Canada's First Peoples. Songs, dances, arts and crafts, teepee villages, kids’ activities, bannock and more will be available • sunandmoongallery.com

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SATURDAY JUNE 25 EDMONTON PROPER Alberta Dance Alliance Presents: Feats Festival Of Dance • Alberta Dance Alliance, 11759 Groat Rd • Jun 23 – Jul 1 • Wide variety of dance styles on display • abdancealliance.ab.ca • 780.422.8107 Cabaret Series • Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd • 9:15 pm & 11:15 pm • $15, per set; $25, two set (Tix, door) • Accessible, high-calibre and high-energy music from Krystle Dos Santos, Jeff Hendrick, Jack Semple Band, Gypsophilia, Gary Guthman Quartet and Mark McLean’s Playground • cosmopolitanmusic.org Celsius Quartet • Blue Chair Cafe, 9624 - 76 Ave • 9 pm & 10:45 pm • $15, per set; $25 two sets (Tix, door) • edmontonjazz.com Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Edmonton Chapter's 50th Anniversary • Kinsmen River Valley Place, Walerdale Hill • 5:30 • $10 (children 12 and under), $20 • cfedmonton.ca AB Provincial Bodybuilding and Figure Championships Prejudging • Winspear Centre, Sir Winston Churchill Square • 9 am • $35 • winspearcentre.com • 780.428.1414 AB Provincial Bodybuilding and Figure Championships Finals • Winspear Centre, Sir Winston Churchill Square • 5 pm • $55 • winspearcentre. com • 780.428.1414 Farewell Show • Haven Social Club, 15120A Stony Plain Rd • 8 pm • Featuring Toy Singers • thehavensocialclub. com • 780.756.6010 Full Blast and Eivind Aarset "Sonic Codex 4tet" • Yardbird Suite, 11 Tommy Banks Way • 9 pm & 10:45 pm • $15, per set; $25 two sets (Tix, door) • edmontonjazz.com

Harmony in Motion • Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 - 87 Ave • 7:30 pm • $25, $35 • Performances by Edmonton’s Viter Ukrainian Dancers and Viter Ukrainian Folk Choir • jubileeauditorium.com Jordan Cook and guests • Brixx Bar & Grill, 10030 - 102 St • 9 pm • $12 (door) • starliteroom.ca • 780.428.1099 Little Shop of Horrors • La Cite Francophone, 8627 91 St • 7:30 pm • $ 30.50 (Tix) • If you ever wanted a reason not to feed the plants, you will find it in this darkly comedic musical about Seymour Krelborn and his unfortunate relationship with Audrey II, a flesh eating, bloodsucking plant with sinister plans for branching out to seek world domination • twoonewaytickets.com • 780.242.2824 Live Thoroughbred Racing • Northlands Racetrack, 7410 Borden Park Rd • 1 pm • Live racing with thoroughbred racing • northlandspark.ca • 780.471.7275 Marc Maron • Comic Stip, 1646 Bourbon St • 8 pm & 10:30 pm • $22.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999 Marriage of Figaro • Timms Centre for the Arts - Main Stage, 112 St, University of Alberta • 7:30 pm • $33 – $41 (Tix) • Sung in Italian with English surtitles. The opera tells the story of Figaro and his approaching nuptials with Susanna, the chambermaid to the countess. Part of the Vocal Arts Festival • vocalartsfestival.com • 780.487.4844 Oh Susanna! • Varscona Theatre, 10329 - 83 Ave • 11 pm • $10, $7 for Die-Nasty members and Teatro La Quindicina subscribers • An evening of witty banter and high-spirited competition hosted by Susanna Patchouli, with the invaluable assistance of the Compania del Mambo and the Oh Susanna! Jug Band • varsconatheatre.casaannett.com • 780.433.3399 Rusalka • Timms Centre for the Arts Main Stage, 112 St, University of Alberta • 1:30 pm • $33 – $41 (Tix) • Rusalka, who out of love for a mortal man longs to become human. Rusalka beggs the celestial orb to tell the Prince of her love. The witch, Ježibaba makes Rusalka's dreams come true . Part of the Vocal Arts festival • vocalartsfestival.com • 780.487.4844

Did you know that Edmonton was named one of the top 21 most intelligent communities in 2008 and 2009? The title was given by the Intelligent Community Forum.

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Russell Jackson • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Jun 20 – 25 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058 Sandy Foster • Jeffery's Cafe, 9640 - 142 St • $15 • Part of the Edmonton International Jazz Festival Jazz Diva Series • jeffreyscafe.com 2011 Summer Solstice Festival • Convocation Hall, 3-82 Fine Arts Building, University of Alberta • $10 – $30 • The Edmonton Chamber Music Society brings together some of North America's finest chamber musicians in its annual Summer Solstice Festival • edmontonchambermusic.org • 780.433.4532 tick...tick...BOOM! • Azimuth Theatre, 11315 - 106 Ave • 8 pm • $21.75 (Tix) • Follows Jon, a fledgling composer, coming to grips with turning thirty without feeling any successes in his life. His personal life spiraling, his professional life stalled, Jon wonders if he’ll ever have the happiness he sees his friends flaunting before him • rabidmarmot.ca Viter Ukrainian Dancers Fusion: Harmony in Motion • Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 87 Ave • 7:30 pm • $35 – $25 (O) • Viter Ukrainian Dancers and Viter Ukrainian Folk Choir infuse the folk art of traditional Ukrainian dance and song with modern themes. Their presentations preserve traditional Ukrainian cultural elements while introducing a contemporary flair • jubileeauditorium.com • 780.427.2760 The Works Art & Design Festival • Sir Winston Churchill Square • Soak up the best in art and design, music, and performance. The Works presents 250 special events, workshops, and performances • Jun 23 – Jul 5 • Free • www.theworks.ab.ca

EDMONTON METRO Farmers' Market Grand Opening • The Perrion District, St Anne and St Thomas St, St Albert • Free • 10 am • St Albert's Farmer's market • stalbertchamber.com Rocky Mountain Nitro Jam Nationals • Castrol Raceway, Highway 19 & Highway 2 (2 kms West), Nisku • Thrilling automotive action • castrolraceway.com • 780.461.5801

EDMONTON PROPER KID FRIENDLY Edmonton Capitals • Telus Field, 10233 96 Ave • 7 pm • $12.00 – $25.00

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• vs Yuma Scorpions • capsbaseball.ca Edmonton Energy • University of Alberta Main Gym, 11759 Groat Rd • 7:30 pm • $5 – $25 • vs Albany Legends • edmontonnrg.com • 780.989.9980

Marc Maron • Comic Stip, 1646 Bourbon St • 8 pm • $15.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999

Edmonton Prospects • John Fry Park, 9700 - 28 Ave • 7 pm • $8 (under 6 free) • vs Saskatoon • prospectsbaseballclub.com

Marriage of Figaro • Timms Centre for the Arts - Main Stage, 112 St, University of Alberta • 1:30 pm • $33 – $41 (Tix) • Sung in Italian with English surtitles. The opera tells the story of Figaro and his approaching nuptials with Susanna, the chambermaid to the countess. Part of the Vocal Arts Festival • vocalartsfestival.com • 780.487.4844

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Médéric Collignon "Jus de Bocse" • Yardbird Suite, 11 Tommy Banks Way • 9 pm & 10:45 pm • $15, per set; $25 two sets (Tix, door) • edmontonjazz.com

EDMONTON PROPER

The Parkers • Blue Chair Cafe, 9624 - 76 Ave • 9 pm & 10:45 pm • $15, per set; $25 two sets (Tix, door) • edmontonjazz.com

19th Annual Pets in the Park • Hawrelak Park • Canine Carnival: fun and games with your dog • 9 am – 4 pm • Free • For mor e information visit edmontonhumanesociety.com or call 780.491.3880 Alberta Dance Alliance Presents: Feats Festival Of Dance • Alberta Dance Alliance, 11759 Groat Rd • Jun 23 – Jul 1 • Wide variety of dance styles on display • abdancealliance.ab.ca • 780.422.8107 Brian Wilson • Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 87 Ave • 7:30 pm • $81.90 – $97.40 • The Gershwin-Wilson Songbook Canada Tour 2011 • jubileeauditorium.com • 780.427.2760 Carson Cole • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058 Cycle Works Motorsports presents Evolution Extreme Action Sports Tour • Northlands Park Racetrack, 78 Street and 115 Ave • 1 pm • $50.25 (TM) • These high-flying athletes will electrify the audience with their deathdefying display of aerial acrobatics • northlands.com • 780.471.7210 David Guetta • Shaw Conference Centre, 9797 Jasper Ave • 7 pm • $59 – $119 (TM) • No minors Edmonton International Jazz Concert • Winspear Centre, 9720 - 102 Ave • 7 pm • $55.75 – $70.25 (O) • Featuring Madeleine Peyroux with opener Sophie Hunger • winspearcentre.com • 780.429.1992 JCL Productions and Foundation Concerts present Featuring The Sadies • Pawn Shop, 10551 Whyte Ave • 9 pm • $20 (O, B) • With The Sheepdogs • pawnshoplive.ca • 780.432.5058

Rusalka • Timms Centre for the Arts Main Stage, 112 St, University of Alberta • 7:30 pm • $33 – $41 (Tix) • Rusalka, who out of love for a mortal man longs to become human. Rusalka beggs the celestial orb to tell the Prince of her love. The witch, Ježibaba makes Rusalka's dreams come true . Part of the Vocal Arts festival • vocalartsfestival.com • 780.487.4844 Spirits of the Past • John Walter Museum, 10125 - 97 Ave • 1 – 5 pm • Free • Take a trip down to Edmonton’s beautiful river valley for an afternoon of discovery. Learn about Aboriginal culture as you listen to legends of long ago in the storytelling circle • edmonton.ca 2011 Summer Solstice Festival • Convocation Hall, 3-82 Fine Arts Building, University of Alberta • $10 – $30 • The Edmonton Chamber Music Society brings together some of North America's finest chamber musicians in its annual Summer Solstice Festival • edmontonchambermusic.org • 780.433.4532 Sunday Brunch with Jim Findlay • Blue Chair Cafe, 9624 - 76 Ave • 9 pm & 10:45 pm • $15, per set; $25 two sets (Tix, door) • edmontonjazz.com tick...tick...BOOM! • Azimuth Theatre, 11315 - 106 Ave • 2 pm • $21.75 (Tix) • Follows Jon, a fledgling composer, coming to grips with turning thirty without feeling any successes in his life. His personal life spiraling, his professional life stalled, Jon wonders if he’ll ever have the happiness he sees his friends flaunting before him • rabidmarmot.ca The Works Art & Design Festival • Sir Winston Churchill Square • Soak up the best in art and design, music, and performance. The Works presents 250 special events, workshops, and performances • Jun 23 – Jul 5 • Free • www.theworks.ab.ca

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EDMONTON METRO Rocky Mountain Nitro Jam Nationals • Castrol Raceway, Highway 19 & Highway 2 (2 kms West), Nisku • Thrilling automotive action • castrolraceway.com • 780.461.5801

TUESDAY JUNE 28 EDMONTON PROPER

Each day this week, June 27 – July 3 The Works Art & Design Festival • Sir Winston Churchill Square • Soak up the best in art and design, music, and performance. The Works presents 250 special events, workshops, and performances • Jun 23 – Jul 5 • Free • www.theworks.ab.ca

MONDAY JUNE 27 EDMONTON PROPER Alberta Dance Alliance Presents: Feats Festival Of Dance • Alberta Dance Alliance, 11759 Groat Rd • Jun 23 – Jul 1 • Wide variety of dance styles on display • abdancealliance.ab.ca • 780.422.8107 Creative Age Festival Art Exhibit • Jeff Allen Art Gallery, 10831 University Ave • Jun 1 – 29, 9 am - 3 pm • 40 senior artists from Edmonton share their skills and talents in a huge variety of mediums • 780.433.5807 Marianne Trudel • Yardbird Suite, 11 Tommy Banks Way • 9 pm & 10:45 pm • $15, per set; $25 two sets (Tix, door) • edmontonjazz.com Ross Neilson and the Sufferin Bastards • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Jun 27 – Jul 2 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058

Alberta Dance Alliance Presents: Feats Festival Of Dance • Alberta Dance Alliance, 11759 Groat Rd • Jun 23 – Jul 1 • Wide variety of dance styles on display • abdancealliance.ab.ca • 780.422.8107 Alex Pangman and Jacek Kochan Quartet with Seamus Blake • Yardbird Suite, 11 Tommy Banks Way • 9 pm & 10:45 pm • $15, per set; $25 two sets (Tix, door) • edmontonjazz.com Creative Age Festival Art Exhibit • Jeff Allen Art Gallery, 10831 University Ave • Jun 1 – 29, 9 am - 3 pm • 40 senior artists from Edmonton share their skills and talents in a huge variety of mediums • 780.433.5807 Jazz at Lincoln Centre Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis • Winspear Centre, Sir Winston Churchill Square • 7:30 pm • $70.50 – $80.75 (O) • Presented by the Edmonton International Jazz Festival • winspearcentre.com • 780.428.1414 The Pawn Shop Presents Origin • Pawn Shop, 10551 Whyte Ave • 7 pm • $17.50 (O, B) • with Hate Eternal and Vital Remains also with Abysmal Dawn & Sonorous Odium • pawnshoplive.ca • 780.432.5058 Ross Neilson and the Sufferin Bastards • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Jun 27 – Jul 2 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058 Serca Festival of Irish Theatre • La Cite Francophone, #316 - 8627 Rue Marie-Anne Gaboury St • Jun 28 – Jul 3 • Featuring the plays "Mojo Mickybo" by Owen McCafferty, "Molly Sweeney" by Brian Friel, "Secrets of Immortality" inspired by the prison writings of Oscar Wilde and conceived by Jeff Page, "Faith Healer" by Brian Friel, "Beckett's Shorts" by Samuel Beckett • sercafestival.ca • 780.761.2773 Shelley Jones • Jeffery's Cafe, 9640 142 St • $15 • Part of the Edmonton International Jazz Festival Jazz Diva Series • jeffreyscafe.com The Warped 45s and The Wheat Pool • Haven Social Club, 15120 A Stony Plain Rd • $10 (adv) • With guests • thehavensocialclub.com • 780.756.6010

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Wide variety of dance styles on display • abdancealliance.ab.ca • 780.422.8107

Edmonton Capitals • Telus Field, 10233 96 Ave • 7 pm • $12.00 – $25.00 • vs Maui Na Koa Ikaika• capsbaseball.ca

The Black Keys • Rexall Place, 7424 – 118 Ave • With special guests Cage The Elephant • 6:30 pm (doors) 7:30 pm (show) • $47.76 – $57.76 • For more information northlands.com/black-keys

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EDMONTON PROPER ABtrio • Blue Chair Cafe, 9624 - 76 Ave • 9 pm & 10:45 pm • $15, per set; $25 two sets (Tix, door) • edmontonjazz.com Alberta Dance Alliance Presents: Feats Festival Of Dance • Alberta Dance Alliance, 11759 Groat Rd • Jun 23 – Jul 1 •

Edmonton International Track Classic • University of Alberta, Foote Field, 11601 - 68 Ave • Champions back to the City of Champions in this annual elite track & field competition in Edmonton • 6:30 pm – 9 pm • $10, free for children under 6 (Tix) • edmontonclassic.com • 780.427.8792 Kelly Taylor • Comic Stip, 1646 - Bourbon St • 8 pm • $15.50 • thecomicstrip.ca

• 780.483.5999 Live Thoroughbred Racing • Northlands Racetrack, 7410 Borden Park Rd • 6 pm • Live racing with thoroughbred racing • northlandspark.ca • 780.471.7275 NOFX • Edmonton Event Centre, #2556 WEM, 8882 - 170 St • 8 pm • $29.50 (O) • With Teenage Bottlerocket and Old Man Markley • edmontoneventcentre.ca • 780.489.7469 Ross Neilson and the Sufferin Bastards • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Jun 27 – Jul 2 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058 Serca Festival of Irish Theatre • La Cite Francophone, #316 - 8627 Rue MarieAnne Gaboury St • Jun 28 – Jul 3 • Featuring the plays "Mojo Mickybo" by Owen McCafferty, "Molly Sweeney" by Brian Friel, "Secrets of Immortality" inspired by the prison writings of Oscar Wilde and

conceived by Jeff Page, "Faith Healer" by Brian Friel, "Beckett's Shorts" by Samuel Beckett • sercafestival.ca • 780.761.2773 Sisters Euclid and Atomic • Yardbird Suite, 11 Tommy Banks Way • 9 pm & 10:45 pm • $15, per set; $25 two sets (Tix, door) • edmontonjazz.com

EDMONTON METRO

Kelly Taylor • Comic Stip, 1646 - Bourbon St • 8 pm • $15.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999 Music & Dance Extravaganza • Calmar Curling Club, 5020 - 47 St • 4:30 pm • $34 (Tix) • Featuring the Alex Meixner Band with special guests the Austin Kawa Band. With special performances by Calmar's own Zyrka Dancers, and the Polonz Polish Dancers

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Nathan Ouellette Quartet • Blue Chair Cafe, 9624 - 76 Ave • 9 pm & 10:45 pm • $15, per set; $25 two sets (Tix, door) • edmontonjazz.com

Edmonton Capitals • Telus Field, 10233 96 Ave • 7 pm • $12.00 – $25.00 • vs Maui Na Koa Ikaika• capsbaseball.ca

THURSDAY JUNE 30 EDMONTON PROPER Alberta Dance Alliance Presents: Feats Festival Of Dance • Alberta Dance Alliance, 11759 Groat Rd • Jun 23 – Jul 1 • Wide variety of dance styles on display • abdancealliance.ab.ca • 780.422.8107 Anna Beaumont • Jeffery's Cafe, 9640 - 142 St • $15 • Part of the Edmonton International Jazz Festival Jazz Diva Series • jeffreyscafe.com Cabaret Series • Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd • 9:15 pm & 11:15 pm • $15, per set; $25, two set (Tix, door) • Accessible, high-calibre and high-energy music from Krystle Dos Santos, Jeff Hendrick, Jack Semple Band, Gypsophilia, Gary Guthman Quartet and Mark McLean’s Playground • cosmopolitanmusic.org Creative Age Festival Art Exhibit • Jeff Allen Art Gallery, 10831 University Ave • Jun 1 – 29, 9 am - 3 pm • 40 senior artists from Edmonton share their skills and talents in a huge variety of mediums • 780.433.5807 Dr Blu • Expressionz Cafe, 9938 - 70 Ave • 7 pm • $10 (O), $15 (door) • Blues music • expressionzcafe.com • 780.437.3667 An Edmonton Retrospective Concert • TransAlta Arts Barns, 10330 - 84 Ave • 7:30 pm & 9:30 pm • $35 (Tix) • A trip through Edmonton’s rich and reputable jazz history with the Edmonton Jazz Orchestra, Tommy

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Jim Head and Kellylee Evans • Yardbird Suite, 11 Tommy Banks Way • 9 pm & 10:45 pm • $15, per set; $25 two sets (Tix, door) • edmontonjazz.com

Boonstock • Gibbons, AB • Jun 29 – Jul 2 • $79 • All ages event. Featuring performances by Dirty City Hearts, Feast or Famine, Day One and many more • boonstock.ca • 780.975.0311

Edmonton Prospects • John Fry Park, 9700 - 28 Ave • 7 pm • $8 (under 6 free) • vs Okotoks • prospectsbaseballclub.com

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Banks, PJ Perry, Gary Guthman and Rollanda Lee • fringetheatreadventures.ca

Othello • Heritage Amphitheatre, 9930 Groat Rd • $15 – $22.50 (Tix) • The greeneyed monster of jealousy invades Cyprus as Othello is promoted to General of the Venetian army, and his dejected ensign Iago launches a sinister plot to poison Othello’s mind. As lies of an affair between his wife and lieutenant Cassio unfold, Othello’s jealous rage deepens — if only he knew the true enemy was the best friend at his side. Part of the Freewill Shakespeare Festival • freewillshakespeare.com • 780.908.5710 Ross Neilson and the Sufferin Bastards • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Jun 27 – Jul 2 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058 Saint Crispin’s Chamber Ensemble • Muttart Hall, Alberta College, 10050 Macdonald Drive • 8 pm • $20 (adults), $10 (senior/students/underemployed) • Presents Brahms, Bartok and Beyond Serca Festival of Irish Theatre • La Cite Francophone, #316 - 8627 Rue MarieAnne Gaboury St • Jun 28 – Jul 3 • Featuring the plays "Mojo Mickybo" by Owen McCafferty, "Molly Sweeney" by Brian Friel, "Secrets of Immortality" inspired by the prison writings of Oscar Wilde and conceived by Jeff Page, "Faith Healer" by Brian Friel, "Beckett's Shorts" by Samuel Beckett • sercafestival.ca • 780.761.2773

EDMONTON METRO Boonstock • Gibbons, AB • Jun 29 – Jul 2 • $79 • All ages event. With performances by CCR, Trooper, the Dryland Band, Looking East and more • boonstock.ca • 780.975.0311

EDMONTON PROPER KID FRIENDLY Edmonton Capitals • Telus Field, 10233 96 Ave • 7 pm • $12.00 – $25.00 • vs Maui Na Koa Ikaika• capsbaseball.ca Edmonton Prospects • John Fry Park, 9700 - 28 Ave • 7 pm • $8 (under 6 free) • vs Okotoks • prospectsbaseballclub.com

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DISH

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Urban foraging

There's plenty of food to go around

onsider the lowly dandelion. It lines our back alleys and sprinkles our yards with a scatter of vivid yellow, possessing the ability to grow in unlikely locations that range from sidewalk cracks to debris-filled gutters, and tirelessly outwits the most persistent applications of herbicide. Society, it seems, has a deep-seeded vendetta against the dandelion. Kevin Kossowan, a local blogger, hunter, gardener and Slow Food Edmonton member, sees these abundant plants through a different lens. On a misty, rainy morning, Kossowan searches his back yard for dandelion greens. Instead of weeding them out, he will cook with them. "People have a strange phobia of dandelions," he observes, "but dandelion greens are really tasty." They are delicious either cooked or raw, and comprise but one of many edible plants found within the city limits. This multitude of edible plant species is accessed through urban foraging. Urban foraging broadly encompasses the seeking and consumption of edible (and free for the picking) plants that thrive in an urban setting. These species include familiar species, like Saskatoon berries, and unfamiliar species like Good King Henry, a tall and leafy perennial that tastes like celery, and nodding onion, a small onion with a drooping stalk. Kossowan grows these species and many more in his yard, but notes that many approach the consumption of wild plants with trepidation. "Plants like dandelions are regarded as weeds and mushrooms are feared to be poisonous," he explains, "but if I suggested picking and eating some wild cranberries, people wouldn't think that was strange. Fruit is much more approachable." An abundance of wild fruit flourishes in the river valley. Kossowan and his family search for high bush cranberries every summer. "Cranberries are everywhere and we use them to make jelly, pastes for game dishes and wine," he relates. "Wild raspberries, Saskatoons and strawberries also grow in the river valley, but their distribution is more patchy." The abundance of wild fruit growing in Edmonton is staggering and Kossowan remarks, "I could have 400 pounds of berries if I wanted to. It's just there for the taking." Kossowan recommends Operation Fruit Rescue as a stepping-stone into the world of urban foraging. "This is a volunteer initiative that aligns people who want fruit with people who have fruit trees, and it saves thousands of pounds of fruit from the trash," he explains. "So many people have fruit trees in their yard—crabapples, Evans cherries and pears—but don't use the fruit. With Operation Fruit Rescue, vol-

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unteers pick the fruit and the harvest is divided equally among the tree's owner, the volunteers, and a local charity like the food bank." Kossowan also recom-

more reason to get out there, be creative and discover new things," she explains. Babichuk and the kitchen staff at d'Lish make a concerted effort to incor-

Plants like dandelions are regarded as weeds and mushrooms are feared to be poisonous, but if I suggested picking and eating some wild cranberries, people wouldn't think that was strange. Fruit is much more approachable. mends contacting the Alberta Mycological Society to learn more about edible mushrooms. "Urban foraging for local plants gives us a sense of place," states Kossowan. Amanda Babichuk, owner of d'Lish Urban Kitchen and Wine Bar, echoes Kossowan's statement. "We live in such a seasonal environment, so our access to fresh, local plants is very limited—all the

porate native plants into their cuisine— all plants that may be sourced within Edmonton's city limits. "Stinging nettle, ramps, mustard greens, currants and sorrel are just some of the indigenous plants we use. Ours are grown in a greenhouse, but there is so much out there that people can use," explains Babichuk, who has observed a growing curiosity about urban

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foraging and tasting locally available plants. "People are surprised that so many locally available plants are edible, and we try to provide an opportunity for customers to try them." Babichuk and the d'Lish staff are happy to provide customers with stories about the origin and use of different plants since, as Babichuk notes, "People are more likely to try something if they know the story behind it. This creates a snowball effect, a thirst to discover new things." Babichuk and Kossowan both emphasize that urban foraging is neither a fad nor a novelty but, rather, a return to the close relationship our ancestors had with the land just a few generations ago. For those who wish to become urban foragers, valuable resources like the AB Mycological Society, Operation Fruit Rescue, and library books about indigenous plants are easily accessible. "Try to make it a game, like a scavenger hunt," recommends Babichuk. "Urban for-

aging is about more than just food; it's about leading a sustainable lifestyle." Kossowan concurs and adds, "It just slays me the amount that people will pay for fresh greens when there are edible plants that volunteer in your backyard." LS Vors

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ON THE WEB Kevin Kossowan kevinkossowan.com Amanda Babichuck D’lish Urban Kitchen And Wine Bar dlish.ca Alberta Mycological Society wildmushrooms.ws Operation Fruit Rescue ofre.wordpress.com

WINE

Hot summer wines Need to chill out? Try these tipples It's summer, and we all know the last thing you want to do is waste time making exhaustive plans, right? The long, hot days are best enjoyed with an air of spontaneity, be it a last-minute camping trip or backyard barbecue, so here's a list of failsafe wines you can grab on the way. The best part? All these wines are under $20.

at under $20, it's a complete steal. Unlike sweet blushes, this slightly sparkling sipper tickles your tongue with flavours of strawberries and cranberry, and will pair perfectly with grilled salmon and vegetables. Can't wait for dinner? Try it on its own lounging by the lake or dozing off to a good book. Hammock wines never tasted so good.

2009 Cline Viognier, $14.99

This California newcomer is like 2009 Casillero Del Diablo VIDI an un-oaked Chardonnay or Carmenère, $15.50 VENI, a more complex Pinot Gris. While Concha Y Toro is a Pleasing soft, mellow mouth om mega-producer of Chilean .c ly k e ewe feel at first, clean acidic fol- mikeangus@vu wines, the winery continues i low-through with a buttery, to provide what are arguably M ke nutty finish. As it opens you get some of the most consistent, Angus more saturated citrus character, affordable wines on the market. with gorgeous perfumes of pineapple This single-varietal red has spice, body, and peach. This will pair well with barbecue tannins, and all the jammy punchiness favourites like corn on the cob, pork chops you can cram into a $16 bottle. With and even spicy grilled white fish. Also a tasting notes of chocolate, coffee and perfect complement for soft cheeses. dark berries, this may sound more like a dessert, but don't be fooled: this darling complements grilled red meat and lamb 2008 Hugel et fils "Gentil," $17.99 perfectly. Having been nominated one of France's best value wines, this white blend from Alsace (Sylvaner, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Mus2008 Don Rodolfo Tannat, $14.99 What's Tannat? It's Malbec's younger cat and Gerwurztraminer) means a little bit of everything for everyone: spiciness, sibling. Traditionally added for structure in French blends, this Argentinian grape body, acidity and a great mineral finish to stands up on its own. Dark, bold and ascleanse the palate and leave you wanting sertive, aromas of dark cherry and prune more. With such great balance, feel free to give way to a bold smokiness, ripe berserve this chilled as a shady sipper alongside fresh fruit, cheese plates or tapas. ries and a blast of herbs. Intense tannins make this muscular meal wine a perfect Also pairs well with spicier ethnic dishes. match for red meats and Mediterranean roasts like lamb and wild boar. For lov2009 Santa Christina Campogrande ers of Zinfandel and Primitivo looking for a new fling, try this up-and-comer. Orvieto, $14.59 This classic Italian dry white wine is simply a refreshing, vibrant table wine—the kind you should always have chilled on 2008 Perrin Réserve, $15.49 This classic Côtes du Rhône blend hand. Its no-fuss structure and acidity make for a confident burst of crisp citrus (Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre) flavour and a zooming finish that lingers is a perennial favourite from one of France's leading houses. Perrin makes barely long enough for you to come back for more. Not that this is a bad thing on a everything from fantastic to affordable, and this budget-friendly bottle has all hot summer evening. It won't distract from seasonal fresh garden vegetables, and its the appearance and attitude of anyyouthfulness will complement any sumthing from their Beaucastel line. Thanks mer salad or a game of bocce. to its balanced blend, you get pepper and spice, dark cherry and even some earthiness and tobacco that makes it a great match for grilled meat dishes and 2008 St Hubertus Rosé Frizzante, $17.99 This dry rosé from British Columbia even starters like Mediterranean soups and tapas. V might be the perfect summer wine, and

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PICNIC GUIDE Summer is picnic season so it's a great time to get your romantic socks on. Our guide will help you find the right level of romantic for planning your picnic. Steven Wagers // swagers@vueweekly.com

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The Gutter Grubber Picnic

The Family Picnic

The Take-out Picnic

The lowest of the low. This picnic is also known as the "well-it-can't-really-get-any-worse-now-can-it?" picnic. The secret lies in the location. Hard, uneven cement, or foul smelling, mushy areas make for the best Gutter Grubber picnics When you find a spot like this, lay down your tarp and crack open the shopping bag to see what you'll be feasting on. Now, if you've done this properly, there won't be anything left, because it will have all fallen out of the hole in the bottom of the bag. This gives you ample time to complain about how delicious that unrefridgerated club soda would have tasted, going down with the plate of store-bought, lukewarm sauerkraut.

Your typical happy family picnic. Not generally a romantic occasion, because this is something for the whole family to enjoy. Places like Kinsmen and Rundle Park make nice places for this solid-but-steady-picnic. Anywhere with grass and a bit of open space will do. On one hand, kids can use the open space for things like throwing frisbees, footballs or just running around in the sun. Parents, on the other hand, can sit back and relax under the beautiful summer sky. Common foods for this picnic are things like granola bars, Rice Krispies, trail mix or anything else that go well with PB-and-J sandwiches. Juice boxes or cans of pop make solid drinks for this type of picnic. Again, not a romantic outing, but still a good fun way of spending time with the people you love.

Often a spur-of-the-moment decision, but the takeout picnic can still be pleasant. The choice of food isn't as important for this one, simply because the reason you are going on the picnic is to soak up the sun with someone you want to be around. You don't have time, or you just don't feel like making something yourself, so instead you hit up a Tim Horton's and grab a couple sandwiches to bring along. A comfortable blanket in a small park, is often all it takes, and while there will often be many other people around at the time, a take-out picnic can still make for a nice luncheon.

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The Wilderness Picnic

The Picnic Date

Picnic Romántico

This can be somewhat hit or miss. The longer you know the other person the better, as it doesn't really work well as a first date. Your companion needs to be OK with some physical activity, though, because it's not so much about the picnic as it is about the journey. You are looking for places where you can walk and witness Mother Nature. Check out trail systems with fantastic scenery points and plan the picnic site at the most breathtaking point of the trip. The river valley in the city is a beautiful area, but if you feel comfortable with the other person, think outside the box—maybe even the mountains. Just be careful to keep an eye on your pic-a-nic basket, or it may disappear courtesy of a smarter than average bear.

Similar to the family picnic, except this time, no children. It's just you and her. Again, places like Rundle or Kinsmen Parks work well for this kind of picnic, although a little more privacy may be necessary. Strathearn Park is another place that provides a beautiful skyline, and may be somewhat less crowded. In the same way as the Family Picnic, you make the food, but try to get away from stuff like sandwiches. Maybe some homemade chicken wraps? Just make sure to bring a cooler to keep them from festering in the heat.

You sit on top of a hill, overlooking the sunset as it sinks ever lower on the horizon. The candlelight flickers beside the plates, which lie on top of the wicker picnic basket on the corner of the handwoven checkered blanket. The smell of freshly shucked oysters still lingers in the air, and the crisp red wine is forgotten as you sit overlooking the daily descent of the sun with the one you love.

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Urban homesteading

How to grow your own for a more sustainable lifestyle

hough green pastures and wide open farmer's fields elicit a far more familiar image of green living than a granite-hued urban city block does, that doesn't mean the latter can't be the spot for a sustainable living. Maybe it once was a question of place, but finding ways to create sustainable living within our city limits—the concept of urban homesteading and permaculture— is becoming a more common expression of eco-friendly existence, regardless of the space you're currently inhabiting. "This is the kind of practice that, if you set yourself a goal to start where you are, and you start small, and you succeed, the benefits that you get are going to help you see that there's a value in this," explains Rachel Kaplan, co-author of Urban Homesteading: Heirloom Skills For Sustainable Living, over the phone from her California home. "You can keep building on your successes, so that it's something ... it's not that we should set ourselves goals to start today and live on an urban farm tomorrow, but that it's a process, and it's a process about learning about where you live, and about what you care about, and what part of the world you want to tend to. Finding the piece that you love and going for it is really the best way to start." Kaplan's book caters specifically to city dwellers, offering suggestions that span from small, round-the-house-type projects (growing tomatoes in pots, constructing

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a compost bin) to more ambitious ideas (constructing a chicken coup, starting a community garden, beekeeping). A lot of them, she notes, are quick and easy to implement, though one of the biggest hesitations she hears from those interested is lack of time. "I think people are afraid of being inconvenienced, or that it's very abstemious; they're gonna have to give up more than their willing to give up. So I think those are two things that people get confronted with. I think people also think it takes a lot of time. A lot of times, people say to me, 'Where do you get the time? I don't have the time. I can't do this, I have no time.'" Ron Berezan frequently hears the same lament. Living on BC's coast, the former Edmontonian works as the Urban Farmer, a private business specializing in helping people set up permaculture design and urban agriculture of their own. "I've had lots of clients in Edmonton and other citites who are really attacted to wanting to grow their food," he notes. "They like the idea of it, but the practice of it can be challenging, because these things do take time." His entry into the world of permaculture began at 19, when he stuck some overgrown potatoes in soil and ended up with "a lovely harvest." He's been gardening, growing and increasing his level of sustainability ever

Homesteading, urban style

since. The appeal, he notes, comes from an increased feeling of being linked into the world around him. "For me personally, it's as much about connecting with real things as it is the environmental impact and the economics and all that, it's really just about having that experience in, well, in my case, working with soil and plants and water and animals—being part of that, and just having an intimate relationship with those things," he says. "And so that's always been the deeper part of it, and then there's all the other reasons: yeah, food security, environmental impact, saving some money, and doing something positive. So those all come into play, but mostly it's out of passion and pleasure, first and foremost. Berezan lives in the small city of Powell River (population: 20 000), in an averagesized lot. He doesn't, he notes, have some large pasture to work with. He makes do with what he has, and that has proven rich and rewarding.

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"There's that urge that many people have to sorta head for the hills and get a piece of land, and do the kind of back to the land thing. And that's fine for some people, but that's not my gig. If we all did that we'd have issues," he laughs. "I think it's also important to be where you are, and I happen to be in cities. I like cities in many respects, and I'm interested in looking at how we can push the edges in cities and blur the lines between rural and urban, because we sort of had a half-century of urban planning and policies that make it harder for people to move toward self-sufficiency in urban spaces. So that needs to be challenged." Another issue, he notes, is that the current generation is removed from the basic skills their grandparents had to make use of; that's an attraction to some in and of itself. Because, in the end, no matter how far any one person takes their permaculture, the point remains: simply enriching one's own life. Kaplan mirrors that sentiment. "One of the things we really highlight in

the book, and really want people to know is, in our experience, while we may be cash poor sometimes we feel that our lives are very rich," she says. "We don't feel like this is a deprivation thing. This is not like a depression-era, 'save every piece of tape because they're not making any more tape.' It's more like we've gotten convinced that we need more than we do, and we can actually satisfy ourselves with less stuff and that the do it yourself lifestyle actually brings satisfaction, in and of itself, that is very nourishing and complete."

Paul Blinov

// paul@vueweekly.com

ON THE WEB Rachel Kaplan Urban-Homesteading.Org Ron Berezan Theurbanfarmer.Ca

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Hot Summer Guide.com (Tix) • Jazz music • edmontonjazz.com

FRIDAY JULY 1 EDMONTON PROPER Alberta Dance Alliance Presents: Feats Festival Of Dance • Alberta Dance Alliance, 11759 Groat Rd • Jun 23 – Jul 1 • Wide variety of dance styles on display • abdancealliance.ab.ca • 780.422.8107 Cabaret Series • Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd • 9:15 pm & 11:15 pm • $15, per set; $25, two set (Tix, door) • Accessible, high-calibre and high-energy music from Krystle Dos Santos, Jeff Hendrick, Jack Semple Band, Gypsophilia, Gary Guthman Quartet and Mark McLean's Playground • cosmopolitanmusic.org Canada Day Fireworks Cruise • Edmonton Queen Riverboat, 9734 - 98 Ave • 2 pm , 5:30 pm, 9 pm • Enjoy a cold beverage from the middle of the North Saskatchewan while dazzling fireworks go off • edmontonqueen. com • 780.424.2628 Deathspot Radio, Berserker (Lethbridge) and guests • DV8, 8307 - 99 St • 9 pm • 780.760.0077 Gary Guthman • Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Boulevard • 9:15 pm & 11:15 pm • $15 – $25 (Tix) • Part of the Cabaret Series at the Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre • edmontonjazz.com Jeremy Borshna • Devaney's Irish Pub, 9013 - 88 Ave • 9 pm • Free • 780. 465.4834 Kazutoki Umezu Kiki Band • Yardbird Suite, 10203 - 86 Ave • 7 pm • $16.75 – $27 (Tix) • A concept of a new form of Tokyo Jazz • edmontonjazz.com Kelly Taylor • The Comic Strip, 1646 Bourbon Street, West Edmonton Mall • Jul 1 – 3, 8 pm & 10: 30 pm • $ 22.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999 Live Thoroughbred Racing • Northlands Racetrack, 7410 Borden Park Rd • 7 pm • Live racing with thoroughbred racing • northlandspark.ca • 780.471.7275 Robert Glasper Trio featuring Derrick Hodge • Yardbird Suite, 10203 - 86 Ave • 7 pm & 10:45 pm • $15 – $25

Rollanda Lee • Jeffery's Cafe, 9640 - 142 St • $15 • Part of the Edmonton International Jazz Festival Jazz Diva Series • jeffreyscafe.com Ross Neilson and the Sufferin Bastards • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Jun 27 – Jul 2 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780. 439.5058 Serca Festival of Irish Theatre • La Cite Francophone, #316 - 8627 Rue Marie-Anne Gaboury St • Jun 28 – Jul 3 • Featuring the plays "Mojo Mickybo" by Owen McCafferty, "Molly Sweeney" by Brian Friel, "Secrets of Immortality" inspired by the prison writings of Oscar Wilde and conceived by Jeff Page, "Faith Healer" by Brian Friel, "Beckett's Shorts" by Samuel Beckett • sercafestival.ca • 780.761.2773 Twelfth Night • Heritage Amphitheatre, 9930 Groat Rd • $15 – $22.50 (Tix) • Viola can't catch a break. She's been shipwrecked, her brother is missing, she's disguised as a man for protection, and the guy of her dreams has sent her to woo another woman. Now she's floating on a tumultuous sea of love that even the saltiest of sea dogs would refuse to sail. Part of the Freewill Shakespeare Festival • freewillshakespeare.com • 780. 908.5710 The Works Art & Design Festival • Sir Winston Churchill Square • Jun 23 – Jul 5 • Free • Soak up the best in art and design, music and performance. The Works presents 250 special events, workshops, and performances

Edmonton Capitals • Telus Field, 10233 - 96 Ave • 7 pm • $10 – $25 (TM, O) • vs Maui Na Koa Ikaika • capsbaseball.ca • 780.414.4625

Canada Day at Louise McKinney Park • Louise McKinney Park, Grierson Hill Rd • 2 pm – 8 pm • Music, dance, a waterfall show, kids' crafts, carnival games, fireworks and more • edmonton.ca

Edmonton Prospects • John Fry Park, 9700 - 28 Ave • $8 (under 6 free) • prospectsbaseballclub.com

Canada Day at the Muttart Conservatory • 9626 96 A St • 12 – 5 pm • $5.75 – $11.50 (under 2 are free) • Enjoy lively music with the jazz group "Six Feet Up," Canada Day crafts, a search for our native plants, and take a tour to find out about them • edmonton.ca • 780.442.5311 Dominion Day • Fort Edmonton Park, Whitemud Dr and Fox Dr • 11 am – 5 pm • $11.75, $15.75 (adult), $55 (family) • Be treated to a delicious slice of free cake while taking in the Amazing Variety Show inside Blatchford Field Air Hangar, music and historical vignettes • fortedmontonpark.ca • 780.442.5311

Fireworks in Kinsmen Park • 11 pm • Launched from Kinsmen Park and visible throughout the River Valley Silly Summer Parade and Picnic • Queen Alexandra School, 7730 - 106 St • 12 pm • Free (donations accepted for the Old Strathcona Foundation) • Features family activities including a Inflatable Fun, entertainment, a fundraising barbecue and of course Canada Day cake • oldstrathconafoundation.ca • 780.433.5866

EDMONTON METRO KID FRIENDLY Wild Rose Arabian Horse Show • Amberlea Meadows, RR#3 South Edmonton

• Watch different displays of talents from horses • amberleameadows.com • 780.955.7608 Canada Day Celebrations in the Garden • Devonian Botanic Garden, Parkland County, 5 km north of Devon on Highway 60 • 10 am – 4 pm • Outdoor art displays & demos, musical entertainment, crafts and games for the kids, Canada Day goodies and more • ales.ualberta.ca/devonian • 780.987.3054 Canada Day Festival • Broadmoor Lake Park, 2025 Oak St • 9 am – 11 pm • Rain or shine, bring your family and proudly celebrate Canada with a phenomenal day of FREE family fun and entertainment such as segways, archery, carnival games and more • strathcona.ab.ca • 780.416.3058 Canada Day in Beaumont • Four Seasons Park, southwestern edge of Beaumont • A party with music, food and entertainment, wrapped up with fireworks • town.beaumont.ab.ca

Old Strathcona Foundation’s Silly Summer Parade

The 24th Silly Summer Parade is on its way. It will take place along and around Whyte Avenue, and upon finishing there will be a picnic. You’re welcome to bring your own food, or buy a hotdog and pop for four dollars. There will also be cake, a bouncy obstacle course and live entertainment.

EDMONTON METRO Boonstock • Gibbons, AB • Jun 29 – Jul 2 • $99 • All ages event. Featuring performances by Three Days Grace, Seether, Five Finger Death Punch and many more • boonstock.ca • 780.975.0311

EDMONTON PROPER KID FRIENDLY Canada Day at the Alberta Legislature • Alberta Legislature Grounds, 108 St - 97 Ave • 7 am – 5 pm •Pancake breakfast, 21-gun salute, cycle race, live music, agility dogs and more • edmontoncelebratecanada.ca Canada Day at Borden Park • Borden Park • 1 pm – 5 pm • Free hot dogs, drinks, cake, face painting, live music, free swimming and more • edmonton.ca

Friday July 1, 2011, 12 pm – 4 pm Parking: Get there before the road closures (10 am) Scona parking lot, Farmer’s Market parking lot and street parking Seating: There is standing space, or you can bring a chair

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Canada Day in Devon • Centennial Park, Devon • Water games, patriotic festivities and more • town.devon.ab.ca

Christian McBride • Yardbird Suite, 10203 - 86 Ave • 9 pm & 10:45 pm • $40 (Tix) • Part of the Edmonton International Jazz Festival • edmontonjazz.com

Canada Day in Fort Saskatchewan • Fort Saskatchewan • 8 am – 11 pm • Pancake breakfast, parade, free cupcakes and ice cream, a midway, live music, special childrens activities, fireworks and more • fortsask.ca • 780.992.6261

Closing Night Special Event: Christian McBride and the Inside Straight • Yardbird Suite, 11 Tommy Banks Way • 9 pm & 10:45 pm • $40 (Tix) • yardbirdsuite.com

Canada Day in Leduc • Leduc • 7 am – 1 am • With fireworks, music and more • leduc.ca • 780.980.7177 Canada Day in St. Albert • Lions Park, Sir Winston Churchill Ave, St Albert • 9 am – 11 pm • Pancake breakfast, horse & wagon rides, live music, street hockey, face painting and more • stalbert.ca Canada Day in Warburg • Warburg Community Hall, Warburg • Pancake breakfast, parade, party and demolition derby • internationalregion.com Canada Day and Street Performers Festival • Spruce Grove • 12 pm – 11 pm • Pancake breakfast, parade, face painting, balloon artists, vendors, live music, fireworks and more • sprucegrove.org

SATURDAY JULY 2 EDMONTON PROPER Cabaret Series • Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd • 9:15 pm & 11:15 pm • $15, per set; $25, two set (Tix, door) • Accessible, high-calibre and high-energy music from Krystle Dos Santos, Jeff Hendrick, Jack Semple Band, Gypsophilia, Gary Guthman Quartet and Mark McLean's Playground • cosmopolitanmusic.org Children of Bodom With Devin Townsend, Obscura, & Septic Flesh • Edmonton Event Centre, 8882 - 170 St • $35 (TM, B, O) • 7 pm • edmontoneventcentre.ca

Helena Magerowski • Jeffery's Cafe, 9640 - 142 St • $15 • Part of the Edmonton International Jazz Festival Jazz Diva Series • jeffreyscafe.com Jeremy Borshna • Devaney's Irish Pub, 9013 - 88 Ave • 9 pm • Free • 780. 465.4834 Kelly Taylor • The Comic Strip, 1646 Bourbon Street, West Edmonton Mall • Jul 1 – 3, 8 pm & 10: 30 pm • $ 22.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999 Live Thoroughbred Racing • Northlands Racetrack, 7410 Borden Park Rd • 1 pm • Live racing with thoroughbred racing • northlandspark.ca • 780.471.7275 Mark McLean's Playground • Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Boulevard • 9:15 pm – 11:15 pm • $15 – $25 (Tix) • Part of the Edmonton International Jazz Festival • edmontonjazz.com PJ Perry • Yardbird Suite, 10203 - 86 Ave • 7 pm • $16.75 (Tix) • Part of the Edmonton International Jazz Festival • edmontonjazz.com

Tighten Up! Club • DV8, 8307 - 99 st • 8 pm • 780. 760.0077 Twelfth Night • Heritage Amphitheatre, 9930 Groat Rd • Pay-whatyou-can • Viola can't catch a break. She's been shipwrecked, her brother is missing, she's disguised as a man for protection, and the guy of her dreams has sent her to woo another woman. Now she's floating on a tumultuous sea of love that even the saltiest of sea dogs would refuse to sail. Part of the Freewill Shakespeare Festival • freewillshakespeare.com • 780. 908.5710 The Works Art & Design Festival • Sir Winston Churchill Square • Jun 23 – Jul 5 • Free • Soak up the best in art and design, music, and performance. The Works presents 250 special events, workshops, and performance

EDMONTON METRO Boonstock • Gibbons, AB • Jun 29 – Jul 2 • $99 • All ages event. Featuring performances by A Perfect Circle, USS, Crash Kings, Sublime with Rome and many more • boonstock.ca • 780.975.0311

EDMONTON PROPER KID FRIENDLY Edmonton Capitals • Telus Field, 10233 - 96 Ave • 7 pm • $10 – $20 (TM, O) • vs. Maui Na Koa Ikaika • capsbaseball.ca•

780.414.4625 Edmonton Prospects • John Fry Park, 9700 - 28 Ave • 7:05 pm • $8 (under 6 free) • vs Swift Current • prospectsbaseballclub.com

EDMONTON METRO KID FRIENDLY Wild Rose Arabian Horse Show • Amberlea Meadows, RR#3 South Edmonton • Watch different displays of talents from horses • amberleameadows.com • 780.955.7608

SUNDAY JULY 3 EDMONTON PROPER Kelly Taylor • The Comic Strip, 1646 Bourbon Street, West Edmonton Mall • Jul 1 – 3, 8 pm • $ 22.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999 Little Flower Open Stage 13th Anniversary Party • Rossdale Community Hall, 10135 - 96 Ave • 3 – 11 pm • No cover (donations accepted) • Weather permitting we will be outside so maybe bring a lawn chair Live Thoroughbred Racing •

Northlands Racetrack, 7410 Borden Park Rd • 1 pm • northlandspark.ca • 780.471.7275 Rollanda Lee • Yardbird Suite, 10203 - 86 Ave • 2 pm & 3:30 pm • $15 – $25 • Part of the Edmonton International Jazz Festival • edmontonjazz.com Serca Festival of Irish Theatre • La Cité Francophone, #316 - 8627 Rue Marie-Anne Gaboury St • Jun 28 – Jul 3 • Featuring the plays "Mojo Mickybo" by Owen McCafferty, "Molly Sweeney" by Brian Friel, "Secrets of Immortality" inspired by the prison writings of Oscar Wilde and conceived by Jeff Page, "Faith Healer" by Brian Friel, "Beckett's Shorts" by Samuel Beckett • sercafestival.ca • 780.761.2773 Twelfth Night • Heritage Amphitheatre, 9930 Groat Rd • Pay-whatyou-can • Viola can't catch a break. She's been shipwrecked, her brother is missing, she's disguised as a man for protection, and the guy of her dreams has sent her to woo another woman. Now she's floating on a tumultuous sea of love that even the saltiest of sea dogs would refuse to sail. Part of the Freewill Shakespeare Festival • freewillshakespeare.com • 780. 908.5710 The Works Art & Design Festival • Sir Winston Churchill Square • Jun 23 – Jul 5 • Free • Soak up the best in art and design, music, and performance. The Works presents 250 special events, workshops, and performance • www.theworks.ab.ca

Prism • Century Casino, 13103 Fort Road • 7 pm (doors) • $29.95 (TM, O) • No minors • cnty.com Serca Festival of Irish Theatre • La Cité Francophone, #316 - 8627 Rue Marie-Anne Gaboury St • Jun 28 – Jul 3 • Featuring the plays "Mojo Mickybo" by Owen McCafferty, "Molly Sweeney" by Brian Friel, "Secrets of Immortality" inspired by the prison writings of Oscar Wilde and conceived by Jeff Page, "Faith Healer" by Brian Friel, "Beckett's Shorts" by Samuel Beckett • sercafestival.ca • 780.761.2773 Terry McDade's Harpe Jazz Quintet • Blue Chair Cafe, 9624 - 76 Ave • 9 pm & 10:45 pm • $15, per set; $25 two sets (Tix, door) • edmontonjazz.com

Did you know there is a time capsule buried in the foundation of West Edmonton Mall? It will be opened in the year 2033.

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EDMONTON PROPER KID FRIENDLY Edmonton Prospects • John Fry Park, 9700 - 28 Ave • 2:05 pm • $8 (under 6 free) • vs Swift Current • prospectsbaseballclub.com

EDMONTON METRO KID FRIENDLY Wild Rose Arabian Horse Show • Amberlea Meadows, RR#3 South Edmonton • Watch different displays of talents from horses • amberleameadows.com • 780.955.7608

MONDAY JULY 4 EDMONTON PROPER

The Nocturnal Alliance Tour • Avenue Theatre, 9030 - 118 Ave • 5 pm • $13 (adv), $15 (door) • with Mychildren Mybride and A Bullet For Pretty Boy and guests • avenuetheatre.ca Tim Vaughn • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Jul 4 – Jul 9 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780. 439.5058 The Works Art & Design Festival • Sir Winston Churchill Square • Jun 23 – Jul 5 • Free • Soak up the best in art and design, music, and performance. The Works presents 250 special events, workshops, and performance • www.theworks.ab.ca

EDMONTON PROPER KID FRIENDLY Edmonton Prospects • John Fry Park, 9700 - 28 Ave • 7:05 pm • $8 (under 6 free) • vs Lethbridge • prospectsbaseballclub.com

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TUESDAY JULY 5 EDMONTON PROPER Alison Krauss & Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas • Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 87 Ave • 6:30 pm (doors), 7: 30 pm (show) • $49.50 & $69.50 • jubileeauditorium.com • 780.427.2760 Tim Vaughn • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Jul 4 – Jul 9 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780. 439.5058 Twelfth Night • Heritage Amphitheatre, 9930 Groat Rd • $15 – $22.50 (Tix) • Viola can't catch a break. She's been shipwrecked, her brother is missing, she's disguised as a man for protection, and the guy of her dreams has sent her to woo another woman. Now she's floating on a tumultuous sea of love that even the saltiest of sea dogs would refuse to sail. Part of the Freewill Shakespeare Festival • freewillshakespeare.com • 780. 908.5710 The Works Art & Design Festival • Sir Winston Churchill Square • Jun 23 – Jul 5 • Free • Soak up the best in art and design, music and performance. The Works presents 250 special events, workshops, and performance • www.theworks.ab.ca

EDMONTON PROPER KID FRIENDLY Edmonton Prospects • John Fry Park, 9700 - 28 Ave • 7:05 pm • $8 (under 6 free) • vs Lethbridge • prospectsbaseballclub.com

WEDNESDAY JULY 6 EDMONTON PROPER Cirque Du Soleil - Dralion • Rexall Place, 7424 - 118 Ave • 7:30 pm • $49.25 – $110.50

(TM) • A blend of Eastern and Western acrobatic prowess • cirquedusoleil.com Felicia Michaels • The Comic Strip, 1646 Bourbon Street, West Edmonton Mall • Jul 6 – 10, 8 pm • $ 15.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999 Live Thoroughbred Racing • Northlands Racetrack, 7410 Borden Park Rd • 6 pm • northlandspark.ca • 780.471.7275 Othello • Heritage Amphitheatre, 9930 Groat Rd • $15 – $22.50 (Tix) • The green-eyed monster of jealousy invades Cyprus as Othello is promoted to General of the Venetian army, and his dejected ensign Iago launches a sinister plot to poison Othello's mind. As lies of an affair between his wife and lieutenant Cassio unfold, Othello's jealous rage deepens—if only he knew the true enemy was the best friend at his side • Part of the Freewill Shakespeare Festival • freewillshakespeare. com • 780. 908.5710 Tim Vaughn • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Jul 4 – Jul 9 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058 Village of Idiots • Walterdale Playhouse, 10322 - 83 Ave • 8 pm • $12 – $16 • Things don't seem quite right in the village of Chelm, or so outsider Yosef thinks. Miriam tells him to wait and see, for true wisdom is not easily measured • walterdaleplayhouse.com • 780. 439.2845

EDMONTON PROPER KID FRIENDLY Edmonton Prospects • John Fry Park, 9700 - 28 Ave • 2:05 pm • $8 (under 6 free) • vs Swift Current • prospectsbaseballclub.com

THURSDAY JULY 7

EDMONTON PROPER KID FRIENDLY Edmonton Prospects • John Fry Park, 9700 - 28 Ave • 7:05 pm • $8 (under 6 free) • vs Okotoks • prospectsbaseballclub.com

EDMONTON PROPER ArtWalk–St Albert • Perron District, downtown St Albert • The 1st Thu each month (Apr-Sep), exhibits run all month • artwalkstalbert.com Cirque Du Soleil - Dralion • Rexall Place, 7424 - 118 Ave • 7:30 pm • $49.25 – $110.50 (TM) • A blend of Eastern and Western acrobatic prowess • cirquedusoleil.com Felicia Michaels • The Comic Strip, 1646 Bourbon Street, West Edmonton Mall • Jul 6 – 10, 8 pm • $ 15.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999 The Scent of Compulsion • Varscona Theatre, 10329 - 83 Ave • 7:30 pm • $15 – $27 • a farcical international escapade straddling the worlds of espionage and cosmetology • teatrolaquindicina.com Sean Sonego • Jeffery's Cafe, 9640 - 142 St • $10 • jeffreyscafe.com Tim Vaughn • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Jul 4 – Jul 9 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058 Twelfth Night • Heritage Amphitheatre, 9930 Groat Rd • $15 – $22.50 (Tix) • Viola can't catch a break. She's been shipwrecked, her brother is missing, she's disguised as a man for protection, and the guy of her dreams has sent her to woo another woman. Now she's floating on a tumultuous sea of love that even the saltiest of sea dogs would refuse to sail. Part of the Freewill Shakespeare Festival • freewillshakespeare.com • 780.908.5710 Village of Idiots • Walterdale Playhouse, 10322 - 83 Ave • 8 pm • $12 – $16 • Things don't seem quite right in the village of Chelm or so outsider Yosef thinks. Miriam tells him to wait and see, for true wisdom is not easily measured • walterdaleplayhouse.com • 780.439.2845

FRIDAY JULY 8 EDMONTON PROPER Cirque Du Soleil - Dralion • Rexall Place, 7424 - 118 Ave • 3:30 pm & 7:30 pm • $49.25 – $110.50 (TM) • A blend of Eastern and Western acrobatic prowess • cirquedusoleil.com Craig Cardiff with David Blair and guests • Haven Social Club, 15120 Stony Plain Road • 8 pm • thehavensocialclub.com • 780.756.6010 Dino Dominelli • Jeffery's Cafe, 9640 142 St • $10 • jeffreyscafe.com Doors Open Edmonton • Various locations around Edmonton, including the Jubilee Auditorium, Rutherford House and Royal Alberta Museum • Jul 8 – 10 • Free • Guided tours of many historic buildings around Edmonton. Pre-registration required • doorsopenedmonton.ca Felicia Michaels • The Comic Strip, 1646 Bourbon Street, West Edmonton Mall • Jul 6 – 10, 8 pm & 10: 30 pm • $ 22.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999 Historic Edmonton Week Festival • Various locations across Edmonton • Jul 8 – 17 • A celebration of Edmonton's past. Many events take place in Strathcona, the hub of Edmonton • historicedmonton.ca Live Thoroughbred Racing • Northlands Racetrack, 7410 Borden Park Rd • 1 pm • northlandspark.ca • 780.471.7275 Lynyrd Skynyrd • River Cree Casino, 300 East Lapotac Blvd Box 179, Enoch • rivercreeresort.com • 780.484.2121 Othello • Heritage Amphitheatre, 9930 Groat Rd • $15 – $22.50 (Tix) • The green-eyed monster of jealousy invades Cyprus as Othello is promoted to General of the Venetian army, and his dejected ensign Iago launches a sinister plot to poison Othello's mind. As lies of an affair between his wife and lieutenant Cassio unfold, Othello's jealous rage deepens—if only he knew the true enemy was the best friend at his side • Part of the Freewill Shakespeare Festival • freewillshakespeare.com • 780.908.5710 The Scent of Compulsion • Varscona Theatre, 10329 - 83 Ave • 7:30 pm • $15 – $27 • A farcical international escapade straddling the worlds of

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espionage and cosmetology • teatrolaquindicina.com Theatresports • Varscona Theatre, 10329 - 83 Ave • 11 pm • $10 • Get ready for the amazing 30th anniversary improv season of Theatresports, presented by Rapid Fire Theatre • rapidfiretheatre.com Tim Vaughn • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Jul 4 – Jul 9 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780. 439.5058 Village of Idiots • Walterdale Playhouse, 10322 - 83 Ave • 8 pm • $12 – $16 • Things don't seem quite right in the village of Chelm or so outsider Yosef thinks. Miriam tells him to wait and see, for true wisdom is not easily measured • walterdaleplayhouse.com • 780. 439.2845

EDMONTON METRO Elvis Is in the house • Blackjack's Roadhouse, 2110 Sparrow Drive, Nisku • 8:30 pm • $30 (dinner & show), $15 (show only) • 780.986.8522 JB's Power Centre Street Legal • Castrol Raceway, Highway 19 & Highway 2 (2 kms West), Nisku • Race down it yourself during a weekly Street Legal • castrolraceway.com • 780.461.5801

EDMONTON PROPER KID FRIENDLY Edmonton Prospects • John Fry Park, 9700 - 28 Ave • 7:05 pm • $8 (under 6 free) • vs Yorkton • prospectsbaseballclub.com Streetfest 2011 • Sir Winston Churchill Square • Jul 8 – 17 • Donations accepted • Featuring our international cast of jugglers, acrobats, hip hop dancers, sword-swallowers, musicians and more • edmontonstreetfest.com • 780.425.5162

SATURDAY JULY 9 EDMONTON PROPER Canadian Wine Festival • deVine Wines and Spirits, 10111 - 104 St • 7 pm • $15 • Taste wine from all around Canada • devinewines.ca • 780.421.9463 Celtic Gathering • Fort Edmonton Park, corner of Fox Drive and Whitemud Drive • Jul 9 – 10 • $11.75 (child, senior), $15.75 (adults), $55 (family) • Two days of Scottish and Celtic culture with music, dance, food and games • fortedmontonpark.ca Cirque Du Soleil - Dralion • Rexall Place, 7424 - 118 Ave • 3:30 pm & 7:30 pm • $49.25 – $110.50 (TM) • A blend of Eastern and Western acrobatic prowess • cirquedusoleil.com

Diana Stabel • Jeffery's Cafe, 9640 - 142 St • $10 • jeffreyscafe.com Doors Open Edmonton • Various locations around Edmonton, including the Jubilee Auditorium, Rutherford House and Royal Alberta Museum • Jul 8 – 10 • Free • Guided tours of many historic buildings around Edmonton. Pre-registration required • doorsopenedmonton.ca Felicia Michaels • The Comic Strip, 1646 Bourbon Street, West Edmonton Mall • Jul 6 – 10, 8 pm & 10: 30 pm • $22.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999 Hip Hop For Hope 8 • Winspear Centre, Sir Winston Churchill Square Northwest • 7 pm • $25 – $60 • Benefit concert in support of the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation • winspearcentre.com • 780.428.1414 Historic Edmonton Week Festival • Various locations across Edmonton

• Jul 8 – 17 • A celebration of Edmonton's past. Many events take place in Strathcona, the hub of Edmonton • historicedmonton.ca Jerry Seinfeld • Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 - 87 Ave • 7 pm & 10 pm • $79, $99 & $125 (TM) • jubileeauditorium.com • 780.427.2760 Live Thoroughbred Racing • Northlands Racetrack, 7410 Borden Park Rd • 1 pm • Live racing with thoroughbred racing • northlandspark.ca • 780.471.7275 The Scent of Compulsion • Varscona Theatre, 10329 - 83 Ave • 2 pm & 7:30 pm • $15 – $27 • A farcical international escapade straddling the worlds of espionage and cosmetology • teatrolaquindicina.com Tim Vaughn • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Jul 4 – Jul 9 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058

Twelfth Night • Heritage Amphitheatre, 9930 Groat Rd • Pay-whatyou-can • Viola can't catch a break. She's been shipwrecked, her brother is missing, she's disguised as a man for protection, and the guy of her dreams has sent her to woo another woman. Now she's floating on a tumultuous sea of love that even the saltiest of sea dogs would refuse to sail. Part of the Freewill Shakespeare Festival • freewillshakespeare.com • 780.908.5710 Village of Idiots • Walterdale Playhouse, 10322 - 83 Ave • 8 pm • $12 – $16 • Things don't seem quite right in the village of Chelm or so outsider Yosef thinks. Miriam tells him to wait and see, for true wisdom is not easily measured • walterdaleplayhouse.com • 780. 439.2845

Did you know Edmonton has also been called “Festival City”? It is host to over 30 festivals a year, including the Fringe, the Folk Fest, Capital Ex and the Street Performers Festival, among many others.

The Weber Brothers • Haven Social Club, 15120A Stony Plain Rd • 8 pm • With guests • thehavensocialclub.com • 780.756.6010

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NEARLY ALL SUMMER Alberta Aviation Museum • 11410 Kingsway Ave • 10 am – 6 pm (Mon – Fri), 10 am – 4 pm (Sat – Sun, holidays) • $5 – $9 (under six free) • Discover northern Alberta's rich aviation history and take a tour through the amazing history of flight • albertaaviationmuseum.com • 780.451.1175 Alberta Craft Council Gallery • 10186 – 106 St • 10 am – 5 pm • Enjoy a wide variety of work from some of Alberta's talented fine craft artists • albertacraft.ab.ca • 780.488.6611 Alberta Fairytale Grounds • NW of Stony Plain on Hwy 779 • 10 am – 6 pm • $3.50 – $5 (under 3 free) • Walk through a magical forest and watch live performances of classic fairytales • 780.963.8161 Alberta Legislature • 9718 - 107 St • 9 am – 4 pm • Free • Interpretive, guided tours offered every hour until noon, and every halfhour thereafter • assembly.ab.ca/visitor • 780.427.7362 Alberta Prairie Railway Excursion • 47 Ave, Stettler • Most trains run at 11 am or 2 pm • $35 –$150 • Take a guided tour through beautiful southern Alberta and enjoy some tasty eats to boot • absteamtrain.com • 1.800.282.3994 Alberta Railway Museum • 24215 – 34 St • 10 am – 5 pm (Sat – Sun) • $2 –$5 (under 3 free) • Take a tour of the historic museum and enjoy a ride on a speeder car • albertarailwaymuseum. com • 780.472.6229 Art Gallery of Alberta • 2 Sir Winston Churchill Square • 11 am – 7 pm (Tue – Fri), 11 am – 5 pm (Sat – Sun) • $8.50 –$12.50 (under 6 free) • View original exhibitions of contemporary and historical art. This summer view portraits of Banff, and track conceptual art across Canada • youraga.ca • 780.422.6223 Camrose & District Centennial Museum • 5204 – 50 Ave, Camrose • 10 am – 5 pm (Wed – Sun) • Take a trip back in time with thousands of artifacts displayed in nine buildings • camrosemuseum.ca • 780.672.3298 Castrol Raceway • Two km west on Highway 19, just off Highway 2 • Car races and special events all summer long • castrolraceway.com

Devonian Botanic Garden • Five km north of Devon on Hwy 60 • 10 am – 6 pm (Sun – Wed), 10 am – 8 pm (Thu) • $3 – $13 (under 6 free) • Explore over 190 acres of immaculate greenery, with indoor greenhouses, a butterfly house, Japanese Garden, flower collections and much more • ales.ualberta.ca/devonian • 780.987.3054 Edmonton Gallery Walk • 10322 - 83 Ave in Old Strathcona • 9:30 pm • Seven art galleries just west of downtown offer a scintillating and stimulating stroll • gallery-walk.com • 780.488.4892 Edmonton Ghost Tours • 124 St from Jasper Ave to 107 Ave • Join your award-winning tour guide on a ghostly walk through Old Strathcona to hear true stories of ghosts, hauntings and the unknown • edmontonghosttours.com Edmonton Radial Railway Society • From Gateway Blvd and 84 Ave to 109 St and 100 Ave • 11 am – 3:30 pm (Sun - Fri), 9 am – 3:30 pm (Sat) • $4 (under six free) • Enjoy a scenic and historic streetcar ride over the High Level Bridge. Extended hours during the Fringe • edmonton-radial-railway.ab.ca • 780.437.7721 Father Lacombe Chapel • St Vital Ave, just off St Albert Trail • 10 am – 6 pm • Free • Enjoy an interpretive tour through Alberta's oldest building, now restored to resemble its original 1861 state • culture.alberta.ca • 780.459.7663 Fort Edmonton Park • Fox Dr and Whitemud Dr • 10 am – 6 pm • $7 – $13.75 (under 3 free) • Experience Edmonton's premier historic attraction with an astonishing array of authentic activities from 1846 to 1920 • fortedmontonpark.ca • 780.442.5311 Fort Saskatchewan Museum • 10006 - 101 Ave, Fort Saskatchewan • 10 am – 4 pm (Mon – Sat) • $3 – $5 (under 3 free) • Eight historic buildings provide a perfect retrospective of live at the Fort back to 1875 • fortsask.ca • 780.998.1783 Harcourt House • Third floor, 10215 - 112 St • 10 am – 5 pm (Mon – Fri), 12 – 4 pm (Sat) • Various exhibitions throughout the summer • harcourthouse.ab.ca • 780.426.4180

Horse Sence Petting Zoo • North of Morinville • Drop-in petting zoo (Sat 11 am – 5 pm; Sun 11 am – 4 pm) • Farm tours by appointment • $7 (Children), $10 (adults), $25 (Family) • horsesence.ca • 780.470.0414 John Janzen Nature Centre • 7000 - 143 St • Wide variety of daycamps, drop-in programs, family classes and more to keep your children active and interested in nature • edmonton.ca • 780.442.1443 Jubilations Dinner Theatre • 8882 170 St, West Edmonton Mall • 6:15 pm (Wed – Sat), 5 pm (Sun) • $39.95 – $69.95 • Mugs and Malls: a Mobster Musical goes until Jun 12. Hard Days Knights starts Jun 17 – Aug 21. The Last Concert: Buddy Holly and Friends runs Aug 26 – Oct 23 • jubilations.ca • 780.484.2424 Jurassic Forest • 2-23210, Township Road 564, Gibbons • 9 am – 7 pm (daily) • $8 – $40 • Gigantic, life-sized and startlingly realistic dinosaurs live and breathe in Jurassic Forest. Enjoy guided tours, watch dinosaurs in action, dig for ancient remains and camp and picnic in a land populated with plants and animals that ruled the planet 250 million years ago • jurassicforest.com • 780. 470.2446 Leduc Energy Discovery Centre • 20 Haven Ave, Devon • 9 am – 5 pm (Mon – Fri) • $5 – $8 (under 7 free) • The Centre showcases Canada's oil history to the world. Enjoy a guided tour or wander around on your own • leducnumber1.com • 1.866.987.4323 Mayfield Dinner Theatre • 16615 – 109 Ave • Jun 24 – Jul 24 • $59.99 – $89.99 • Sexy Laundry, a romantic comedy, about Alice and Henry. After 25 years of marriage, time, kids, stress, practicality have all taken their toll on the couple’s relationship • mayfieldtheatre.ca • 1.877.529.7829 Multicultural Heritage Centre • 5411 - 51 St, Stony Plain • 9 am – 4 pm • Admission by donation • Celebrate local heritage, arts and agriculture with a museum and art gallery • multicentre.org • 780.963.2777 Musée Héritage Museum • 5 St Anne St, St Albert • 10 am – 5 pm (Tue – Sat), 1 pm – 5 pm (Sun) • Admission by donation • Fascinating exhibits on the history of St Albert • artsheritage.ca • 780.459.1528 CONTINUED ON PAGE 49 >>

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<< CONTINUED FROM PAGE 48 Muttart Conservatory • 9626 - 96A St • 10 am – 5 pm (Mon – Fri), 11 am – 5 pm (Sat – Sun, holidays) • $5.25 – $10.50 (under 3 free) • Four glass pyramids of botanical wonder • muttartconservatory.ca • 780.442.5311 Northlands • 7300 - 116 Ave • Jun – Sep • Thoroughbred horse racing every weekend and Wednesday, starting at 6 pm most nights • thehorses.com • 780.413.6585 Punjabi Sports Association • Hillview Elementary School, 355 Woodvale Road • Jun 12 – Aug 21; every Sun at 2 pm – 3:30 pm • $30 (all summer) • a youth led soccer camp for kids between 3 - 14 years old. Fee includes a t-shirt and team photograph, and helps cover the cost of equipment • 780.904.4292 •780.604.7580 Reynolds Alberta Museum • Two km west of Wetaskiwin on Hwy 13 • 10 am – 5 pm • $5 – $9 (under 7 free) • World-famous displays on transportation, aviation, agriculture and industry. This summer, enjoy the "Luxury Cars of the Roaring Twenties" exhibit • reynoldsalbertamuseum.com • 780.361.1351 Royal Alberta Museum • 12845 - 102 Ave • 9 am – 5 pm, until July 3 • $5 – $10 (under 7 free) • Natural history, wildlife, insects, native culture and more all on display. With special exhibits from the deep sea (Jun 11 – Sep 11), and the story "Who is Boo? The Terrific Tales of One Trickster Rabbit" told in stone and canvas (until Jul 3) • royalalbertamuseum.ca • 780.453.9100

Rutherford House • 1153 Saskatchewan Dr • 10 am – 5 pm • $3 – $4 (under 7 free) • Visit the house of Alberta's premier premier, Alexander Cameron Rutherford. Enjoy the gardens, Arbour restaurant and costumed interpreters • culture.alberta.ca • 780.427.3995 St Albert Grain Elevator Park • 4A Meadows Dr, St Albert • 10 am – 5 pm (Wed – Sun) • Admission by donation • Marvel at wooden grain elevators and vintage train station • artsheritage.ca • 780.419.7354 St Albert Public Library • 5th Street, St Anne St, St Albert • 9 am – 9 pm (Mon – Thu), 9 am – 6 pm (Fri), 9 am – 5 pm (Sat), 1 – 5 pm (Sun) • Summer events include interview and resume workshops, subVERSIVE bookclub and more • sapl.ab.ca • 780.496.1530 Strathcona County Museum • 913 Ash St, Sherwood Park • 10 am – 4 pm (Mon - Fri) • $3 – $5 (under 5 free) • An in-depth look at pioneer life in the early 1900s, complete with old jail cells • strathconacountymuseum.ca • 780.467.8189 Telephone Historical Centre • 10440 - 108 Ave • 10 am – 3 pm (Tue – Thu) • Admission by donation • Enjoy a guided tour through a fascinating tapestry of telephonic technology • telephonehistoricalcentre.com • 780.433.1010

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Telus World of Science • 1211 - 142 St • 10 am – 5 pm • $9.50 – $13.95 • This summer, enjoy Sesame Street’s presentation of the body, an exhibit which explores how the body works and how to keep it healthy with Elmo, Oscar, Grover and the rest of the Sesame Street gang. Other exhibits include with exhibits on the environment, space, health, forensics and more. IMAX films including Born to be Wild (shows every day each weekend), The Ultimate Wave Tahiti (shows every day each weekend), Dinosaurs Alive!, Human Body, Wild Oceans and more • edmontonscience.com • 780.451.3344 Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village • 50 km east of Edmonton on Hwy 16 • 10 am – 5 pm • $4 – $8 (under 7 free) • An award-winning historic site, featuring costumed role-players and over 30 historic buildings • culture.alberta.ca • 780.662.3273 Valley Zoo • 13315 Buena Vista Rd • 9:30 am – 6 pm • $5.25 – $10.50 (under 3 free) • More than 100 wild and exotic animals on display for your education and entertainment, including seals, pandas, an Asian elephant, leopards, sea lions, Siberian tigers and bearded dragons • buildingthevalleyzoo.com • 780.496.6924 Wetaskiwin Heritage Museum • 5007 - 50 Ave, Wetaskiwin • 10 am – 5 pm • Admission by donation • Exhibits on local history • wetaskiwinmuseum.com • 780.352.0227

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EDMONTON METRO Tritech Compression/Campbell Automotive Bracket Racing • Castrol Raceway, Highway 19 & Highway 2 (2 kms West), Nisku • Check out the power, anticipation and burning rubber of a weekly bracket race • castrolraceway.com • 780.461.5801 Zorbas Nite Thunder • Castrol Raceway, Highway 19 & Highway 2 (2 kms West), Nisku • 4 pm (gates), 6 pm (racing) • Features a variety of classes of cars competing • castrolraceway.com • 780.461.5801

EDMONTON PROPER KID FRIENDLY Edmonton Eskimos • Commonwealth Stadium, 11000 Stadium Rd • 5 pm • vs the Hamilton Tiger-cats • esks.com • 780.448.3757 Edmonton Prospects • John Fry Park, 9700 - 28 Ave • 7:05 pm • $8 (under 6 free) • vs Yorkton • prospectsbaseballclub.com Streetfest 2011 • Sir Winston Churchill Square • Jul 8 – 17 • Donations accepted • Featuring our international cast of jugglers, acrobats, hip-hop dancers, sword-swallowers, musicians and more • edmontonstreetfest.com • 780.425.5162

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SUNDAY JULY 10 EDMONTON PROPER Celtic Gathering • Fort Edmonton Park, corner of Fox Drive and Whitemud Drive • Jul 9 – 10 • $11.75 (child, senior), $15.75 (adults), $55 (family) • Two days of Scottish and Celtic culture with music, dance, food and games • fortedmontonpark.ca Cirque Du Soleil - Dralion • Rexall Place, 7424 - 118 Ave • 1 pm & 5 pm • $49.25 – $110.50 (TM) • A blend of Eastern and Western acrobatic prowess • cirquedusoleil.com Doors Open Edmonton • Various locations around Edmonton, including the Jubilee Auditorium, Rutherford House and Royal Alberta Museum • Jul 8 – 10 • Free • Guided tours of many historic buildings around Edmonton. Pre-registration required • doorsopenedmonton.ca Felicia Michaels • The Comic Strip, 1646 Bourbon Street, West Edmonton Mall • Jul 6 – 10, 8 pm • $15.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999 Historic Edmonton Week Festival • Various locations across Edmonton • Jul 8 – 17 • A celebration of Edmon-

ton's past. Many events take place in Strathcona, the hub of Edmotnon • historicedmonton.ca Live Thoroughbred Racing • Northlands Racetrack, 7410 Borden Park Rd • 1 pm • Live racing with thoroughbred racing • northlandspark.ca • 780.471.7275 Othello • Heritage Amphitheatre, 9930 Groat Rd • $15 – $22.50 (Tix) • The green-eyed monster of jealousy invades Cyprus as Othello is promoted to General of the Venetian army, and his dejected ensign Iago launches a sinister plot to poison Othello's mind. As lies of an affair between his wife and lieutenant Cassio unfold, Othello's jealous rage deepens—if only he knew the true enemy was the best friend at his side • Part of the Freewill Shakespeare Festival • freewillshakespeare.com • 780.908.5710 Second Annual SOS Fest • Old Strathcona 103 St - 105 St • 12 pm – 7 pm • dancing in the streets, vendors of all types, and performers such as Little Miss Higgins, Luke & Tess Pretty and more • sosfest.ca Village of Idiots • Walterdale Playhouse, 10322 - 83 Ave • 2 pm • $12 – $16 • Things don't seem quite right in the village of Chelm or so outsider Yosef thinks. Miriam tells him to wait and see, for true wisdom is not easily measured. • walterdaleplayhouse.com • 780.439.2845

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EDMONTON METRO Japanese Tea Ceremony • Devonian Botanic Garden, Parkland County, 5 kms north of Devon on Highway 60 • 11 am • Free (kids under 6), $3 (child 7 - 12), $5 (youth 13 - 17), $8.50 (senior), $13 (adults) • Japanese Sweets and tea will be provided to guests, as well as an explanation of the tearoom and tea ceremony • ales. ualberta.ca/devonian • 780.987.3054 Kurimoto Japanese Garden Guided Walking Tour • Devonian Botanic Garden, Parkland County, 5 kms north of Devon on Highway 60 • 11 am & 1 pm • Free (kids under 6), $3 (child 7 – 12), $5 (youth 13 – 17), $8.50 (senior), $13 (adults) • Learn about the history of the Kurimoto Japanese Garden and the symbolism behind the landscape features and

structures • ales.ualberta.ca/devonian • 780.987.3054

EDMONTON PROPER KID FRIENDLY Streetfest 2011 • Sir Winston Churchill Square • Jul 8 – 17 • Donations accepted • Featuring our international cast of jugglers, acrobats, hip hop dancers, sword-swallowers, musicians and more • edmontonstreetfest. com • 780.425.5162 Summertime Treasures • 9626 - 96 A St • 12 – 4 pm • $5.75 – $11.50 (under 2 are free) • Enjoy educational tours, musical performance, sculpture demonstrations and a puppet show • edmonton.ca • 780.442.5311

Tritech Compression/Campbell Automotive Bracket Racing • Castrol Raceway, Highway 19 & Highway 2 (2 kms West), Nisku • Check out the power, anticipation and burning rubber of a weekly bracket race • castrolraceway.com • 780.461.5801

Each day this week, July 11 – 17 Historic Edmonton Week Festival • Various locations across Edmonton • Jul 8 – 17 • A celebration of Edmonton's past. Many events take place in Strathcona, the hub of Edmonton • historicedmonton.ca

Donations accepted • Featuring our international cast of jugglers, acrobats, hip hop dancers, sword-swallowers, musicians and more • edmontonstreetfest.com • 780.425.5162

Mike Dangerous • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Jul 11 – Jul 16 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058'

MONDAY JULY 11

Mike Dangerous • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Jul 11 – Jul 16 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058

EDMONTON PROPER

Streetfest 2011 • Sir Winston Churchill Square • Jul 8 – 17 •

Historic Edmonton Week Festival • Various locations across

Edmonton • Jul 8 – 17 • A celebration of Edmonton's past. Many events take place in Strathcona, the hub of Edmonton • historicedmonton.ca

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TUESDAY JULY 12 EDMONTON PROPER New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys • Rexall Place, 7424 - 118 Ave • 6:30 pm (doors), 7:30 pm (show) • $29.50, $49.50, $69.50 & $89.50 • With special guest Glee's Matthew Morrison • rexall-place.com • 780.471.7210 The Scent of Compulsion • Varscona Theatre, 10329 - 83 Ave • 7:30 pm • $15 – $27 • a farcical international escapade straddling the worlds of espionage and cosmetology • teatrolaquindicina.com Othello • Heritage Amphitheatre, 9930 Groat Rd • $15 – $22.50 (Tix) • The green-eyed monster of jealousy invades Cyprus as Othello is promoted to General of the Venetian army, and his dejected ensign Iago launches a sinister plot to poison Othello's mind. As lies of an affair between his wife and lieutenant Cassio unfold, Othello's jealous rage deepens—if only he knew the true enemy was the best friend at his side • Part of the Freewill Shakespeare Festival • freewillshakespeare.com • 780.908.5710 Village of Idiots • Walterdale Playhouse, 10322 - 83 Ave • 8 pm • $12 – $16 • Things don't seem quite right in the village of Chelm or so outsider Yosef thinks. Miriam tells him to wait and see, for true wisdom is not easily measured. • walterdaleplayhouse.com • 780.439.2845

8882 - 170 St • 8 pm • $30 (TM, B, O) • No minors • edmontoneventcenter.ca • 780.489.7469 Live Thoroughbred Racing • Northlands Racetrack, 7410 Borden Park Rd • 6 pm • northlandspark.ca • 780.471.7275 The Scent of Compulsion • Varscona Theatre, 10329 - 83 Ave • 7:30 pm • $15 – $27 • a farcical international escapade straddling the worlds of espionage and cosmetology • teatrolaquindicina.com Sean Patton • The Comic Strip, 1646 Bourbon Street, West Edmonton Mall • Jul 13 – 17, 8 pm • $15.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999 Twelfth Night • Heritage Amphitheatre, 9930 Groat Rd • $15 – $22.50 (Tix) • Viola can't catch a break. She's been shipwrecked, her brother is missing, she's disguised as a man for protection, and the guy of her dreams has sent her to woo another woman. Now she's floating on a tumultuous sea of love that even the saltiest of sea dogs would refuse to sail. Part of the Freewill Shakespeare Festival • freewillshakespeare.com • 780.908.5710

THURSDAY JULY 14 EDMONTON PROPER Doobie Brothers • Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 - 87 Ave • 8 pm • $73.85 – $115.85 (TM) • jubileeauditorium.com • 780.427.2760 Othello • Heritage Amphitheatre, 9930 Groat Rd • $15 – $22.50 (Tix) • The green-eyed monster of jealousy invades Cyprus as Othello is promoted to General of the Venetian army, and his dejected ensign Iago launches a sinister plot to poison Othello's mind. As lies of an affair between his wife and lieutenant Cassio unfold, Othello's jealous rage deepens—if only he knew the

true enemy was the best friend at his side. Part of the Freewill Shakespeare Festival • freewillshakespeare.com • 780.908.5710 Rachel Thom • Jeffery's Cafe, 9640 142 St • $10 • jeffreyscafe.com The Scent of Compulsion • Varscona Theatre, 10329 - 83 Ave • 7:30 pm • $15 – $27 • a farcical international escapade straddling the worlds of espionage and cosmetology • teatrolaquindicina.com

(TM) • With Broken Social Scene and Hey Rosetta • northlands.com Village of Idiots • Walterdale Playhouse, 10322 - 83 Ave • 8 pm • $12 – $16 • Things don't seem quite right in the village of Chelm or so outsider Yosef thinks. Miriam tells him to wait and see, for true wisdom is not easily measured • walterdaleplayhouse.com • 780.439.2845

Sean Patton • The Comic Strip, 1646 Bourbon Street, West Edmonton Mall • Jul 13 – 17, 8 pm • $15.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999 Swamp Monsters & Jim Nowhere US Tour Kick off show w/ Miek Headache • DV8, 8307 - 99 St • 9 pm • 780.760.0077 The Tragically Hip • Northlands Gounds, 7515 - 118 Ave • 7 pm • $75.50

Village of Idiots • Walterdale Playhouse, 10322 - 83 Ave • 8 pm • $12 – $16 • Things don't seem quite right in the village of Chelm or so outsider Yosef thinks. Miriam tells him to wait and see, for true wisdom is not easily measured • walterdaleplayhouse.com • 780. 439.2845 Wunderbar Bi-Weekly Poetry Reading • 8120 - 101St • 7 pm (sign-up), 8 pm (readings) • Put on by Nothing, For Now • 780.436.2286

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WEDNESDAY JULY 13 EDMONTON PROPER DJ Shadow • Edmonton Event Centre,

Qualico Patio Series • 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park • 7:30 pm • $10.25 (TM, O) • Presenting two acts featuring an eclectic variety of pop, jazz, world, Celtic, folk, blues and country from local and touring musicians. This week with Caladh Nua, Gabriel Yacoub • festivalplace.ab.ca • 780.464.2852

Did you know the nickname “City of Champions” doesn’t refer to Edmonton’s past dominance in Sports? It was a moniker made popular by Mayor Decore in 1987 after the Tornado.

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EDMONTON Metro Motion Notion • The Bent River Ranch near Drayton Valley • Jul 14 – 18 • $80 – $200 • Unique stages featuring bands, DJ's, free riverside camping, workshops, rafting, and more. Featuring performances by Infected Mushroom, Random Rab, Blue Lunar Monkey and many more • motionnotion.com

FRIDAY JULY 15 EDMONTON PROPER Chris Walter Book release with Kroovy Rookers, Zero Cool, guests • DV8, 8307 - 99 St • 8 pm • 780.760.0077 Flower Fest 2011 • 53210 RGE RD 55A, 1 hour West of Edmonton near Seba Beach • Jul 15 – 17 • $25 (full weekend & camping pass), $10 (day pass) • Micro Music Festival • littleflower.ca The Grapes of Wrath • Haven Social Club, 15120A Stony Plain Rd • 6 pm & 9 pm • $22 (adv), $26 (door) • thehavensocialclub.com

EDMONTON Metro JB's Power Centre Street Legal • Castrol Raceway, Highway 19 & Highway 2 (2 km West), Nisku • Race down it yourself during a weekly Street Legal • castrolraceway.com • 780.461.5801 Motion Notion • The Bent River Ranch near Drayton Valley • Jul 14 – 18 • $80 – $200 • Unique stages featuring bands, DJ's, free riverside camping, workshops, rafting, and more. Featuring performances by Infected Mushroom, Random Rab, Blue Lunar Monkey and many more • motionnotion.com Trevor Tchir • Blackjack's Roadhouse, 2110 Sparrow Drive, Nisku • 8:30 pm • No cover • 780.986.8522

EDMONTON PROPER KID FRIENDLY

Live Thoroughbred Racing • Northlands Racetrack, 7410 Borden Park Rd • 7 pm • northlandspark.ca • 780.471.7275

Edmonton Capitals • Telus Field, 10233 - 96 Ave • 7 pm • vs Calgary Vipers • $10 – $25 (TM, O) • capsbaseball.com • 780.414.4625

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Sean Patton • The Comic Strip, 1646 Bourbon Street, West Edmonton Mall • Jul 13 – 17, 8 pm & 10:30 pm • $22.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999 Theatresports • Varscona Theatre, 10329 - 83 Ave • 11 pm • $10 • Get ready for the amazing 30th anniversary improv season of Theatresports, presented by Rapid Fire Theatre • rapidfiretheatre.com Twelfth Night • Heritage Amphitheatre, 9930 Groat Rd • $15 – $22.50 (Tix) • Viola can't catch a break. She's been shipwrecked, her brother is missing, she's disguised as a man for protection, and the guy of her dreams has sent her to woo another woman. Now she's floating on a tumultuous sea of love that even the saltiest of sea dogs would refuse to sail. Part of the Freewill Shakespeare Festival • freewillshakespeare.com • 780.908.5710

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Amberlea Meadows Novice Rider Development Horse Show • Amberlea Meadows, RR#3 South Edmonton • Watch different displays of talents from horses • amberleameadows.com • 780.955.7608

SATURDAY JULY 16 EDMONTON PROPER Chris Walter Book release with Kroovy Rookers, Zero Cool, guests • DV8, 8307 - 99 St • 8 pm • 780.760.0077

Kenny Chesney • Rexall Place, 7424 - 118 Ave • 7:30 pm • With special guests Billy Currington and Uncle Kracker • northlands.com Live Thoroughbred Racing • Northlands Racetrack, 7410 Borden Park Rd • 1 pm • Live racing with thoroughbred racing • northlandspark.ca • 780.471.7275 Marco Claveria with guests • Haven Social Club, , 15120 Stony Plain Road • 8 pm • thehavensocialclub.com • 780.756.6010 Othello • Heritage Amphitheatre, 9930 Groat Rd • $15 – $22.50 (Tix) • The green-eyed monster of jealousy invades Cyprus as Othello is promoted to General of the Venetian army, and his dejected ensign Iago launches a sinister plot to poison Othello's mind. As lies of an affair between his wife and lieutenant Cassio unfold, Othello's jealous rage deepens — if only he knew the true enemy was the best friend at his side. Part of the Freewill Shakespeare Festival • freewillshakespeare. com • 780.908.5710

featuring bands, DJ's, free riverside camping, workshops, rafting, and more. Featuring performances by Infected Mushroom, Random Rab, Blue Lunar Monkey and many more • motionnotion.com Sean Hogan • Blackjack's Roadhouse, 2110 Sparrow Drive, Nisku • 8:30 pm • No cover • 780.986.8522 Tritech Compression/Campbell Automotive Bracket Racing • Castrol Raceway, Highway 19 & Highway 2 (2 kms West), Nisku • Check out the power, anticipation and burning rubber of a weekly bracket race • castrolraceway. com • 780.461.5801 Zorbas Nite Thunder • Castrol Raceway, Highway 19 & Highway 2 (2 kms West), Nisku • 4 pm (gates), 6 pm (racing) • Features a variety of classes of cars competing • castrolraceway. com • 780.461.5801

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Platinum Blonde • River Cree Casino, 300 East Lapotac Blvd Box 179, Enoch • 8 pm • $25.50 • rivercreeresort.com • 780.484.2121

Edmonton Eskimos • Commonwealth Stadium, 11000 Stadium Rd • 5 pm • vs the BC Lions • esks.com • 780.448.3757

The Scent of Compulsion • Varscona Theatre, 10329 - 83 Ave • 2 pm & 7:30 pm • $15 – $27 • a farcical international escapade straddling the worlds of espionage and cosmetology • teatrolaquindicina.com Sean Patton • The Comic Strip, 1646 Bourbon Street, West Edmonton Mall • Jul 13 – 17, 8 pm & 10:30 pm • $22.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999

Edmonton Prospects • John Fry Park, 9700 - 28 Ave • 7:05 pm • $8 (under 6 free) • vs Medicine Hat • prospectsbaseballclub.com

Twelfth Night • Heritage Amphitheatre, 9930 Groat Rd • $15 – $22.50 (Tix) • Viola can't catch a break. She's been shipwrecked, her brother is missing, she's disguised as a man for protection, and the guy of her dreams has sent her to woo another woman. Now she's floating on a tumultuous sea of love that even the saltiest of sea dogs would refuse to sail. Part of the Freewill Shakespeare Festival • freewillshakespeare.com • 780.908.5710 Village of Idiots • Walterdale Playhouse, 10322 - 83 Ave • 8 pm • $12 – $16 • Things don't seem quite right in the village of Chelm or so outsider Yosef thinks. Miriam tells him to wait and see, for true wisdom is not easily measured • walterdaleplayhouse.com • 780.439.2845

EDMONTON Metro Flower Fest 2011 • 53210 RGE RD 55A, 1 hour West of Edmonton near Seba Beach • Jul 15 – 17 • $25 (full weekend & camping pass), $10 (day pass) • Micro Music Festival • littleflower.ca Motion Notion • The Bent River Ranch near Drayton Valley • Jul 14 – 18 • $80 – $200 • Unique stages

EDMONTON Metro KID FRIENDLY Amberlea Meadows Novice Rider Development Horse Show • Amberlea Meadows, RR#3 South Edmonton • Watch different displays of talents from horses • amberleameadows.com • 780.955.7608 Flap Jacks at the Tracks • Spruce Grove Grain Elevator Museum, 100 Railway Ave, Spruce Grove • 8:30 am – 11 am • Enjoy a morning breakfast with the Agricultural Society, followed by a tour of the elevator • sprucegroveagsociety.com

SUNDAY JULY 17 EDMONTON PROPER Edmonton's All White Affair • Con Boland Gardens, 10107 - 89 St • 4:30 pm • $37.50 (Tix) • A Jazz Soiree at the award-winning Con Boland Gardens. Wear white and dress to impress for the best dressed contest • movementsdance.com Katy Perry • Rexall Place, 7424 - 118 Ave • 6:30 pm (doors), 7:30 pm (show) • Sold out • With special guests Janelle Monae and DJ Skeet Skeet • rexallplace.com • 780. 471.7210

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Lap the Track 2011 • City Centre Lands Track, City Centre Airport • 4 pm • see the Edmonton Indy track from an incredible perspective, while you "Lap the Track" at the Indy. Join in for the competitive 10 km run or the 3.1 km by walking, running or even in a wheelchair • mhsstore.com Live Thoroughbred Racing • Northlands Racetrack, 7410 Borden Park Rd • 1 pm • northlandspark.ca • 780.471.7275 Sean Patton • The Comic Strip, 1646 Bourbon Street, West Edmonton Mall • Jul 13 – 17, 8 pm • $15.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999 Twelfth Night • Heritage Amphitheatre, 9930 Groat Rd • $15 – $22.50 (Tix) • Viola can't catch a break. She's been shipwrecked, her brother is missing, she's disguised as a man for protection, and the guy of her dreams has sent her to woo another woman. Now she's floating on a tumultuous sea of love that even the saltiest of sea dogs would refuse to sail. Part of the Freewill Shakespeare Festival • freewillshakespeare.com • 780.908.5710

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EDMONTON PROPER KID FRIENDLY Edmonton Capitals • Telus Field, 10233 - 96 Ave • 7 pm • vs Calgary Vipers • $10 – $25 (TM, O) • capsbaseball. ca • 780.414.4625 Edmonton Prospects • John Fry Park, 9700 - 28 Ave • 2:05 pm • $8 (under 6 free) • vs Medicine Hat • prospectsbaseballclub.com

EDMONTON METRO KID FRIENDLY Amberlea Meadows Novice Rider Development Horse Show • Amberlea Meadows, RR#3 South Edmonton • Watch different displays of talents from horses • amberleameadows.com • 780.955.7608

4th Annual Green Festival • Devonian Botanic Garden, Parkland County, 5 km north of Devon on Highway 60 • 11 am – 4 pm • Free (kids under 6), $3 (child 7 – 12), $5 (youth 13 – 17), $8.50 (senior), $13 (adults) Learn how easy it is to be green at this family-friendly event featuring crafts, games, guest speakers and more • ales.ualberta.ca • 780.987.305

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Flower Fest 2011 • 53210 RGE RD 55A, 1 hour West of Edmonton near Seba Beach • Jul 15 – 17 • $25 (full weekend & camping pass), $10 (day pass) • Micro Music Festival • littleflower.ca

Grady Champion • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Jul 18 – Jul 23 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058

Motion Notion • The Bent River Ranch near Drayton Valley • Jul 14 – 18 • $80 – $200 • Unique stages featuring bands, DJ's, free riverside camping, workshops, rafting, and more. Featuring performances by Infected Mushroom, Random Rab, Blue Lunar Monkey and many more • motionnotion.com St Albert Botanic Park Rose Show • St Albert Botanic Park, Sturgeon Rd, St. Albet • 8:30 am – 5 pm • Huge rose exhibit and contest with many categories, including best miniature rose, best rose from first-time grower, and best rose smell • stalbertbotanicpark.com • 780.458.7163

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EDMONTON METRO Motion Notion • The Bent River Ranch near Drayton Valley • Jul 14 – 18 • $80 – $200 • Unique stages featuring bands, DJ's, free riverside camping, workshops, rafting, and more. Featuring performances by Infected Mushroom, Random Rab, Blue Lunar Monkey and many more • motionnotion.com

TUESDAY JULY 19 EDMONTON PROPER Grady Champion • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Jul 18 – Jul 23 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058

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Handsome Furs and guests • Starlite Room, 10030 - 102 St • 8 pm • $18 (B, O) • starliteroom.ca • 780.428.1099 New Country Rehab • Haven Social Club, 15120A Stony Plain Rd • 8 pm • $10 • thehavensocialclub.com • 780.756.6010

The Scent of Compulsion • Varscona Theatre, 10329 - 83 Ave • 7:30 pm • $15 – $27 • a farcical international escapade straddling the worlds of espionage and cosmetology • teatrolaquindicina.com Twelfth Night • Heritage Amphitheatre, 9930 Groat Rd • $15 – $22.50 (Tix) • Viola can't catch a break. She's been shipwrecked, her brother is missing, she's disguised as a man for protection, and the guy of her dreams has sent her to woo another woman. Now she's floating on a tumultuous sea of love that even the saltiest of sea dogs would refuse to sail. Part of the Freewill Shakespeare Festival • freewillshakespeare.com • 780.908.5710

EDMONTON PROPER KID FRIENDLY Edmonton Prospects • John Fry Park, 9700 - 28 Ave • 7:05 pm • $8 (under 6 free) • vs Melville • prospectsbaseballclub.com

WEDNESDAY JULY 20 EDMONTON PROPER The Burning Hell with Wax Mannequin • Haven Social Club, , 15120 Stony Plain Road • 8 pm • thehavensocialclub.com • 780.756.6010 Grady Champion • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Jul 18 – Jul 23 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058 John Beuhler • The Comic Strip, 1646 Bourbon Street, West Edmonton Mall • Jul 20 – 24, 8 pm • $15.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999 Live Thoroughbred Racing • Northlands Racetrack, 7410 Borden

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Park Rd • 6 pm • northlandspark.ca • 780.471.7275 Othello • Heritage Amphitheatre, 9930 Groat Rd • $15 – $22.50 (Tix) • The green-eyed monster of jealousy invades Cyprus as Othello is promoted to General of the Venetian army, and his dejected ensign Iago launches a sinister plot to poison Othello's mind. As lies of an affair between his wife and lieutenant Cassio unfold, Othello's jealous rage deepens—if only he knew the true enemy was the best friend at his side. Part of the Freewill Shakespeare Festival • freewillshakespeare.com • 780.908.5710 The Scent of Compulsion • Varscona Theatre, 10329 - 83 Ave • 7:30 pm • $15 – $27 • a farcical international escapade straddling the worlds of espionage and cosmetology • teatrolaquindicina.com Wicked • Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 87 Ave • 8 pm • $48.40 – $149.60 (TM) • How two women grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good • jubileeauditorium.com • 780.427.2760

EDMONTON PROPER KID FRIENDLY Edmonton Prospects • John Fry Park, 9700 - 28 Ave • 7:05 pm • $8 (under 6 free) • vs Melville • prospectsbaseballclub.com

THURSDAY JULY 21 EDMONTON PROPER Asim Chin • Jeffery's Cafe, 9640 - 142 St • $10 • jeffreyscafe.com Edmonton International Film Festival–The Screening Room • Empire City Centre Theatre, 10200 - 102 Ave • 7 pm • Featuring the film Project Nim • edmontonfilmfest.com Grady Champion • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Jul 18 – Jul 23 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058 John Beuhler • The Comic Strip, 1646 Bourbon Street, West Edmonton Mall • Jul 20 – 24, 8 pm • $15.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999 New Music West 2011 • Various locations around Edmonton • Jul 21 – 23 • Live performances from the best new and emerging artists from Western Canada • newmusicwest.com The Scent of Compulsion • Varscona Theatre, 10329 - 83 Ave • 7:30 pm • $15 – $27 • a farcical international escapade straddling the worlds of espionage and cosmetology • teatrolaquindicina.com Twelfth Night • Heritage Amphitheatre, 9930 Groat Rd • $15 – $22.50 (Tix) • Viola can't catch a break. She's been shipwrecked, her brother is missing, she's disguised as a man for protection, and the guy of her dreams has sent her to woo another woman. Now she's floating on a tumultuous sea of love that even the saltiest of sea dogs would refuse to sail. Part of the Freewill Shakespeare Festival • freewillshakespeare.com • 780.908.5710

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Wicked • Jubliee Auditorium, 11455 87 Ave • 8 pm • $48.40 – $149.60 (TM) • How two women grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good • jubileeauditorium.com • 780.427.2760 Wine Regions: Austria • deVine Wines and Spirits, 10111 - 104 St • 7 pm • $40 • Taste wine from Austria • devinewines.ca • 780.421.9463

EDMONTON PROPER KID FRIENDLY Taste of Edmonton • Sir Winston Churchill Square • Jul 21 – 30, 11 am • $1 (average cost per item is 4 tickets_ • a huge assortment of food and beverages offered up by over 30 Edmonton restaurants. Includes a lineup of live entertainment • eventsedmonton.ca

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EDMONTON PROPER Edmonton Indy 2011 • City Centre Airport • $17 (TM) • Jul 22 – 24 • Exciting new dimension to motor sports that drives Alberta's capital into a class all its own in the world of Indy Car racing • edmontonindy.com Grady Champion • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Jul 18 – Jul 23 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058 John Beuhler • The Comic Strip, 1646 Bourbon Street, West Edmonton Mall • Jul 20 – 24, 8 pm & 10:30 pm • $22.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999 Kenny Shields and Streetheart • Century Casino, 13103 Fort Road • 7 pm (doors) • $39.95 (TM, O) • No minors • cnty.com Live Thoroughbred Racing • Northlands Racetrack, 7410 Borden Park Rd • 7 pm • Live racing with thoroughbred racing • northlandspark.ca • 780.471.7275 New Music West 2011 • Various

locations around Edmonton • Jul 21 – 23 • Live performances from the best new and emerging artists from Western Canada • newmusicwest.com Othello • Heritage Amphitheatre, 9930 Groat Rd • $15 – $22.50 (Tix) • The green-eyed monster of jealousy invades Cyprus as Othello is promoted to General of the Venetian army, and his dejected ensign Iago launches a sinister plot to poison Othello's mind. As lies of an affair between his wife and lieutenant Cassio unfold, Othello's jealous rage deepens—if only he knew the true enemy was the best friend at his side. Part of the Freewill Shakespeare Festival • freewillshakespeare.com • 780.908.5710 The Scent of Compulsion • Varscona Theatre, 10329 - 83 Ave • 7:30 pm • $15 – $27 • a farcical international escapade straddling the worlds of espionage and cosmetology • teatrolaquindicina.com Theatresports • Varscona Theatre, 10329 - 83 Ave • 11 pm • $10 • Get ready for the amazing 30th anniver-

CAPITAL EX PARADE

Perhaps Edmonton’s best-known parade, this one gives people an opportunity to show off floats, classic cars, marching bands and other cool stuff. It’s a free event for those watching and there are $16 000 in prizes to be won for participants.

sary improv season of Theatresports, presented by Rapid Fire Theatre • rapidfiretheatre.com Wicked • Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 87 Ave • 8 pm • $48.40 – $149.60 (TM) • How two women grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good • jubileeauditorium.com • 780.427.2760

EDMONTON METRO Sasquatch Sweet Sixteen • Rangeton Park, Evansburg • Jun 22 – 24 • $60 (B) & $70 , (children 12 and under attend free when accompanied by an adult) • Featuring Age of Reason, Michelle Boudreau, Bill Bourne, Paul Bromley, Cockatoo and many more • sasquatchgathering.com

EDMONTON PROPER KID FRIENDLY Capital EX • Edmonton Expo Centre, 7515 - 118 Ave • Jul 22 – 31 • The perfect combination of thrills, culture, shopping, value and entertainment for the whole family • capitalex.ca • 780.471.7210 Sesame Street Live! - Elmo's Healthy Heroes • Rexall Place, 7424 - 118 Ave • 7 pm • $51 – $82 (TM) • Teaching lessons of healthy habits through song and dance, Elmo, Abby Cadabby and your favourite Sesame Street friends will explore exercise, nutrition, sleep/energy and hygiene— all in a quest to put the "super" back in Super Grover • northlands.com

Taste of Edmonton • Sir Winston Churchill Square • Jul 21 – 30, 11 am • $1 (average cost per item is 4 tickets_ • a huge assortment of food and beverages offered up by over 30 Edmonton restaurants. Includes a line-up of live entertainment • eventsedmonton.ca

EDMONTON METRO KID FRIENDLY Movie Under the Stars • Legacy Park, Fort Saskatchewan • 10 pm • Free • Bring the whole family out for a night of cinematic craziness • fortsask.ca • 780.992.6261

SATURDAY JULY 23 EDMONTON PROPER AMA Vintage Vehicles Weekend • Fort Edmonton Park, corner of Fox Drive and Whitemud Drive • Jul 23 – 24 • Free (with park admission) • A unique showcase of antique cars from across Alberta • fortedmontonpark.ca Edmonton Canada Cup 2011 • Edmonton River Valley • The top mountain bikers in Canada come to Edmonton to race a course. Includes Canadian Single Speed Championships and more • edmontoncanadacup.com

Did you know Edmonton owned its own telephone system until 1994, when it was bought by Telus? Thursday July 21, 2011, 10 am Parking: Difficult to find and often expensive. Some parkades include: City Hall, Library, Canada Place and Edmonton City Centre West. Seating: Bring a chair and get there early to get a good spot

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Camrose Railway Our Dominion Day Celebration, Tribute to Chinese Settlers • 4407 47 Ave, Camrose • Jun 25, 10 am – 5 pm • Community oriented celebrating the rich cultural heritage of our settlers. Includes a tribute to Chinese settlers and Czechoslovakian settlers in the community and country • canadiannorthern.ca • 780. 672.3099

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INCLUDES: Airdrie, Alix, Banff, Calgary, Camrose, Canmore, Coronation, Drumheller, Innisfail, Lacombe, Medicine Hat, Ponoka, Red Deer, Rimbey, Rocky Mountain House, Rosebud Sylvan Lake, Wetaskiwin, Vulcan 20th Afrikadey! • Prince's Island Park, Calgary • Aug 8 – 13 • $20 – $25 • A celebration of African culture, including live music from Angelique Kidjo and Queen Ara • afrikadey.com • 780.234.9110 24 Hours of Adrenaline • Canmore Nordic Centre • Jul 23 • World championship bike racing, with 1400 athletes and 3000 spectators • 24hoursofadrenalin.com 1913 Days • Sylvan Lake • Jun 10 – 12 • Parade, food, historic activities and more • sylvanlake.ca • 403.887.2199 2011 Drumheller Stampede • Jun 17 – 19 • Drumheller • $10 – $40 • Includes wild pony racing, WPCA Dodge World Pro Tour Chuckwagons, silent auctions and a performance by April Wine (Jun 18) • drumhellerstampede.com • 403.823.9339 2011 Wetaskiwin Rawhide Rodeo • Wetaskiwin Ag Grounds, 2 km East of Wetaskiwin on Hwy 13 • Jun 11 – 12 • $10 (adult), $5 (student) Free (children 10 years of age and under) • Events include bareback, bull riding, steer wrestling, calf roping, barrel racing, mutton bustin', wild cow milking, team roping • wetaskiwinag.com • 780.352.2780 A Journey That Wasn’t: Exhibition Tour • Banff Centre, 107 Tunnel Mountain Drive • Jun 9 & 16, 7 pm • Free • A video installation • banffcentre.ca • 403.762.6100 Airdrie Regional Air Show • Airdrie • Jul 16 – 17 • Canadian Forces Snowbirds, a CF 18 Canadian Demo with performances by Dave Mathieson, Jon Melby, Pete McLeod and many more • airdrieairshow.com Artwalk Festival Day • Rotary Park, 4725 - 43 St, Red Deer • Jun 16 – 18 , 9 am – 5 pm • Art demonstrations, interactive activities, live music and art market • reddeerartwalk.ca • 403.505.0734 Banff Culture Weekend • Bison Courtyard and other venues around Banff • Aug 6 – 7 • Most events are free • Provides opportunities for visitors and locals to visit the area’s most interesting historical and cultural attractions • banffculturewalk.com Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival Summer Screenings: Explore Inside and Out • Banff Centre, 107 Tunnel Mountain Drive • Jul 18, 7:30 pm • $12 (adult), $6 (child) • Featured films include The Asgard Project, Salt, Into Darkness, Dream Result, and more • banffcentre.ca • 403.762.6100

Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival Summer Screenings: Live the Adventure • Banff Centre, 107 Tunnel Mountain Drive • Jul 12, 7:30 pm • $12 (adult), $6 (child) • Arts Lover Passholders Event. Featured films include Life Cycles, A Life Ascending, Eastern Rises, The Swiss Machine, and more • banffcentre.ca • 403.762.6100 Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival Summer Screenings: Radical Reels • Banff Centre, 107 Tunnel Mountain Drive • Aug 2, 7:30 pm • $12 (adult), $6 (child) • Arts Lover Passholders Event. Featured films Light the Wick, The Storming, Tuzgle, The Ultimate Ride: Steve Fisher, and more • banffcentre.ca • 403.762.6100 Banff National Park Bike Fest • 224 Banff Ave, Banff • Jun 16 – 19 • A short steep prologue, an 80km Sprint Road Race, an individual time trial (ITT), a one kilometre criterium race and an elite road race • banfflakelouise.com/bikefest • 780. 762.0284 Battle of the Rockies • Rocky Mountain House • Aug 18 – 21 • $5 – $50 • A boon to our local economy as it draws folks from across the western provinces and beyond • battleoftherockies.org Big Valley Jamboree • Camrose Regional Exhibition Grounds • Jul 28 – Jul 31 • $80 – $195 • Non-stop country music action • bigvalleyjamboree.com • 780.672.0224 Calgary Folk Music Festival • Prince's Island Park, Calgary • Jul 21 – 24 • $47 – $165 (TM, O) • Features a wide variety of artists including hip-hop, alternative, blues, and world acts • calgaryfolkfest.com • 403.233.0904 Calgary International Blues Festival • Shaw Millenium Park, Calgary • Aug 1 – 7 • $25 – $129 (M, O) • With Blackie & the Rodeo Kings, Carlos del Junco, David Gwynn, Debra Power, Ellen McIlwaine, Janiva Magness, John Mayall and more • calgarybluesfest.com Calgary Stampede • Stampede Park, 1410 Olympic Way southeast, Calgary • Jul 8 – 17 • $12 – $50 • Annual rodeo, exhibition and festival with a parade, midway, stage shows, concerts, agricultural competitions, chuckwagon racing and First Nations exhibitions • calgarystampede.com • 1.800.661.1260

Camrose Railway Station Museum celebrates National Aboriginal Day • 4407 47 Ave, Camrose • Jun 22, 10 am – 5 pm • Includes inspirational dance and storytellers as well as an art show featuring the talents of Aboriginal artists • canadiannorthern.ca • 780.672.3099 The Canadian Badlands Passion Play •Jul 15 – 16 & 21 – 22, 6 pm; Jul 17, 23, 24, 3 pm • Western outskirts of Drumheller • 6 pm • $18.50 – $48 • World-class performance of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. • canadianpassionplay.com • 403.823.2001 Canada Day in Canmore • Canmore • Jul 1, 7:30 am – 10:30 pm • Free breakfast, parade, marching band, fireworks and more • discovercanmore.com Canada Day in Wetaskiwin • Wetaskiwin • Jul 1 • Celebrations at the Wetaskiwin Celebration Grounds, a community garage sale and fireworks at the Reynolds-Alberta Museum • wetaskiwin.ca Canada's Gospel Music Celebration • Westerner Park, 4847A-19 St, Red Deer • Jul 14 – 16, 6 pm • $15 – $35 • Exhibits and music celebrating gospel music • gospelmusic.ca • 1.800.410.0188 Canmore artsPeak Arts Festival (artFAIR) • Centre Plaza and 7th Ave, Canmore • Jun 16 – 19 • Presented by the Canadian Mountain Arts Foundation. A weekend long festival celebrating the arts in Canmore. artsPeak offers festival guests a wonderful and inspiring array of venues and activities to see and experience • artspeakcanmore.com

metal that has captivated crowds since 1981 • centralalbertaevents.com • 403.844.4003 The Diary of Adam and Eve • Rosebud Theatre, Box 654 • Jul 2 – Aug 28 • $15 (adv), $18 (door) • The first days when Adam, a quiet man who enjoys the simplicity and peace of Eden, is unexpectedly joined by Eve, an energetic and much too talkative woman • rosebudtheatre.com Edmonton International Raceway Competition • Four km west of intersection of Hwy 2A and Hwy 13 • Jul 2, 9, 16, 23, Aug 6, 13, 20, 27 , 4 pm • $5 – $15 • Racing cars featuring a variety of makes and models • edmontonraceway.com • 780.467.9276 Giant Downtown Garage & Tailgate Sale • Downtown Ponoka • Jul 23, 8 am – 3 pm • Garage-saling entertainment for the whole family • ponoka.org • 403.783.3888 Globalfest • Calgary • Aug 19 – 27 • $7.50 – $15 • International fireworks festival • globalfest.ca • 403. 569.9679 Hanna Quilt & Craft Show • Hanna Community Centre, 503 5 Ave • Jun 17 – 18 • A showcase of quilts and crafts from around the province. Over 85 quilts hung and 100 craft items on display • 403.854.3957 Harvest Festival • Reynolds Alberta Museum, 1 km west of Wetaskiwin on Hwy 13 • Sep 3 – 4 • $5 – $9 • A heap of harvest history on offer, including more than 40 pieces of vintage machinery, fieldwork demonstrations and butter making • reynoldsalbertamuseum.com • 1.800.661.4726 Highland Games • Red Deer Titans Rugby Park, Red Deer • Jun 25, 8 am • $5 – $7 • Highland dancing, piping, drumming, Sheep Dog races, optional haggis and more • reddeerhighlandgames.ca Highriders Challenge • Tail Creek Race Way, Alix, AB • Jul 2 – 3 • $15 – $40 • Teams fight through the toughest obstacles for the off-roads • highriders.ca • 403. 314.4060

Canmore Folk Festival • Canmore • Jul 30 –Aug 1 • $25 – $90 • The longest running folk music festival with performances by Ken Whiteley, Delhi 2 Dublin, The Once, Michael Bernard Fitzgerald, The McDades• canmorefolkfestival.com • 1.888.655.9090

The Hills Are Alive – Music and Dance Cultural Fest • Miywasin Centre, 517 3 St, Medicine Hat • Jun 9 – 12 • Highlighting music, dance and cultural workshops celebrating Metis Culture in the Medicine Hat area • miywasin.ab.ca • 403.526.0756

Central Music Festival • Just north of Red Deer on the QE2 • Aug 12 – 14 • $50 – $75 • With Half Chance Heroes, Steve Coffey, F&M, a kids' korner, Jim Byrnes and more • centralmusicfest.com • 403.343.3658

History Road • Reynolds Alberta Museum, 1 km west of Wetaskiwin on Hwy 13 • Jun 11 – 12, 10 am – 5 pm • $5 – $9 • The ultimate car show, celebrating more than a century of automotive history • machinemuseum.net • 780.361.1351

Centrefest • Gaetz Ave and Ross St, Red Deer • Jul 29 – Jul 31 • Street performers, local art, food and Kids' World • centrefest. ca • 403.340.8696 Coronation Centennial • Coronation • Jul 29 – Aug 1 • It's a big year for Coronation as it celebrates 100 years! Events include Memory Lane & School Classes Unite, children's entertainment, an air show, and a sealing of the time capsule • chc2011.ca Demolition Derby • North Saskatchewan River Park, Rocky Mountain House • Aug 28, 12:30 pm • A thrilling contest of man and

Innisfail Historic Village Friday Evening Ghost Walks • Innisfail Historic Village • Jun 24; Jul 8, 15, 22, 29; Aug 12, 19, 26; 8:30, 9:30, 10:30 • Learn more about the spirits who remain • innisfailtourism.com • 403.227.3376 Innisfail Professional Rodeo • Daines Rodeo Grounds, 6 km north of Innisfail • Jun 15 – 19 • Daily tickets $10 – $20, rodeo pass $100 • Daily rodeo with nightly rodeo dance, free camping and beer gardens • innisfailauctionmarket.com/rodeo.htm • 403.227.3166 CONTINUED ON PAGE 65 >>

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<< CONTINUED FROM PAGE 64 Jazz at the Lake Festival • Sylvan Lake • 8 pm • Aug 18 – 21 • From intimate jazz vocals to powerful big band music • jazzatthelake.com • 403.887.5050 Lacombe Days • Lacombe • Jul 14 – 17 • Parade, pancake breafast, music festival, fireworks, car races and more • lacombedays. ca • 403.782.4323 Literary Primetime: The Participants • Banff Centre, 107 Tunnel Mountain Drive • Jul 28, 7:30 pm • Donation at the door • eight writers in The Banff Centre's Literary Journalism program read from their written work • banffcentre.ca • 403.762.6100 Michael Taussig Why is Magic Hour Magical? • Banff Centre, 107 Tunnel Mountain Drive • Jun 14, 4 pm • Free • Addresses the hour known to filmmakers as ‘the magic hour’ when light transforms itself and the basis of the image, such that other worlds are possible • banffcentre.ca • 403.762.6100 Performance in the Park: Great Big Sea • Banff Centre, 107 Tunnel Mountain Drive • Jun 25, 4 pm • $35 (adult), $10 (child 2 to 12 years old), free (child under 2 years old) • With special guests • banffcentre.ca • 403.762.6100 Pioneer Days at Wetaskiwin • 4910 55A St, Wetaskiwin • Jun 11 – 12 • Free • Parade, community stage, Amazing Race,

Corporate Challenge, children's play centre, and fireworks • wetaskiwinchamber.ca • 780.352.8003 Ponoka County Fair & Horse Show • Ponoka Rodeo Grounds, Ponoka • Aug 12 – 14 • Agricultral displays, vegetable contests, horse show and baked goods • ponoka.org • 403.783.5313 Ponoka Stampede • Ponoka • June 27 – Jul 3 • 7 pm • $10 – $25 • With chuckwagon races, a rodeo and performances • ponokastampede.com • 403.783.3120 Richard Cosgrave Badlands Dinosaur Derby • Drumheller Dinosaur Downs Stampede Grounds, Drumheller Penitentiary off of Highway 9 • Jun 17 – 19 • $10 – $40 • Featuring the WPCA Dodge World Pro Tour Chuckwagons • drumhellerstampede.com Rimbey Rodeo • Rodeo Grounds, Rimbey • Jul 8 – 10 • Includes a parade, pancake breakfast, a cabaret with Roger West and the Bounty Hunters • rimbey.com

to Rocky Mountain House • rockyprorodeo.com Sesame Street Live : Elmo's Healthy Heroes • Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Calgary • Jul 29 – 31, 8 pm • $62.10 – $72.60 (TM) • Elmo and his team of Healthy Heroes help teach healthy habits through song and dance • jubileeauditorium.com • 780.427.2760 Shoot-Out, Show and Shine • Pas-Ka-Poo Park, Rimbey • Jul 9, 1 pm • $5 – $10 • Car show and race tournament • caraceways.ca Summer Country Drive • Various locations between Red Deer and Calgary on the QE2 • Aug 6 – 7, 10 am – 5 pm • Experience the finest road-trip central Alberta can offer, with tons of local businesses offering specials • countrydrive.ca Vintage Motorcycle Rally • Stampede Grounds, Ponoka • Jul 22 – 24 • Free • Check out a variety of two-wheelers • cavmg.net • 403.341.4022

Rocky Loggers Competition • Rocky Arena Complex, Rocky Mountain House • Jul 9, 1 pm – 5 pm • $5 • Develop your lumberjack skills for the Pro Loggers Sport Show in 2012 • centralalbertaevents.com

Vulcan Spock Days • Vulcan, south of Calgary • Jun 10 – 12 • A family fun weekend with a Star Trek convention, beach volleyball, youth fair, beer gardens, Picard impersonation contest, and more • vulcantourism.com • 780. 485.2994

Rocky Pro Rodeo • Rocky Mountain House • Jun 8 – 12 • $10 – $12 • Professional rodeo come

W.O. Mitchell's Jake & the Kid: Prairie Seasons • Rosebud Theatre, Box 654 • May

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27 – Aug 28 • $28 – $62.50 • Just outside the town of Crocus, Saskatchewan a boy and the family’s hired hand forge a friendship in the absence of the boy’s dad • rosebudtheatre.com Western Canadian Reptile Expo • Capri Hotel and Conference Centre, Red Deer • Aug 27 -– 28 • $5 – $15 • Reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates as well as all the supplies you could ever think of will be on display and for sale • tourismreddeer.net Westerner Days Fair & Exposition • Gaetz Ave and 19 St, Red Deer • Jul 20 – 24 • $4 – $10 • Live music, rides and other familyfriendly attractions • westernerdays.ca • 403.343.7800 Western Wheels Classic 100ft. Shoot Out • Will Sinclair Drive, Rocky Mountain House • Jun 18 – 19 • $40 • Racing of all kinds, such as drag racing, Pro-Stock diesel engines and more • rockymtnhouse.com • 403.845.5227 Wicked Broadway Across Canada • Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Calgary • Jun 29 – July 17, 8 pm • $113.60 – $149.6 (TM) • Tells the story of the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch • jubileeauditorium.com • 780.427.2760 World Chuckwagon Races • Rocky Mountain House • Aug 18 – 21 • World-class chuckwagon racing coming right down to the wire • wpca.com • 403.846.5919

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Twelfth Night • Heritage Amphitheatre, 9930 Groat Rd • $15 – $22.50 (Tix) • Viola can't catch a break. She's been shipwrecked, her brother is missing, she's disguised as a man for protection, and the guy of her dreams has sent her to woo another woman. Now she's floating on a tumultuous sea of love that even the saltiest of sea dogs would refuse to sail. Part of the Freewill Shakespeare Festival • freewillshakespeare.com • 780. 908.5710 Wicked • Jubliee Auditorium, 11455 - 87 Ave • 8 pm • $48.40 – $149.60 (TM) • How two women grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good • jubileeauditorium.com • 780.427.2760

Did you know the Edmonton Grads women’s basketball team still holds one of the best records for a North American sports team? They dominated with a record of 502-20 between 1915 and 1940, when they were disbanded.

WPCA Chuckwagons • Northlands Racetrack, 7410 Borden Park Rd • Jul 23 – 26, 7 pm • Live racing with thoroughbred racing • northlandspark.ca • 780.471.7275

EDMONTON METRO Edmonton Indy 2011 • City Centre Airport • $17 (TM) • Jul 22 – 24 • Exciting new dimension to motor sports that drives Alberta's capital into a class all its own in the world of IndyCar racing • edmontonindy.com

WPCA Chuckwagons • Northlands Racetrack, 7410 Borden Park Rd • Jul 23 – 26, 7 pm • northlandspark.ca • 780.471.7275

Grady Champion • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Jul 18 – Jul 23 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058

EDMONTON METRO

John Beuhler • The Comic Strip, 1646 Bourbon Street, West Edmonton Mall • Jul 20 – 24, 8 pm & 10:30 pm • $22.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999 Live Thoroughbred Racing • Northlands Racetrack, 7410 Borden Park Rd • 1 pm • northlandspark.ca • 780.471.7275 New Music West 2011 • Various locations around Edmonton • Jul 21 – 23 • Live performances from the best new and emerging artists from Western Canada • newmusicwest.com The Scent of Compulsion • Varscona Theatre, 10329 - 83 Ave • 2 pm & 7:30 pm • $15 – $27 • a farcical international escapade straddling the worlds of espionage and cosmetology • teatrolaquindicina.com Twelfth Night • Heritage Amphitheatre, 9930 Groat Rd • $15 – $22.50 (Tix) • Viola can't catch a break. She's been shipwrecked, her brother is missing, she's disguised as a man for protection, and the guy of her dreams has sent her to woo another woman. Now she's floating on a tumultuous sea of love that even the saltiest of sea dogs would refuse to sail. Part of the Freewill Shakespeare Festival • freewillshakespeare.com • 780.908.5710 Whose Live Anyway? • River Cree Casino, 300 East Lapotac Blvd Box 179, Enoch • 8 pm • $49.50 – $59.50 • rivercreeresort.com • 780.484.2121 Wicked • Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 - 87 Ave • 8 pm • $48.40 – $149.60 (TM) • How two women grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good • jubileeauditorium.com • 780.427.2760

EDMONTON PROPER KID FRIENDLY Capital EX • Edmonton Expo Centre, 7515 - 118 Ave • Jul 22 – 31 • The perfect combination of thrills, culture, shopping, value and entertainment for the whole family. Doc Walker and Tara Oram will be performing at the Telus Stage • capitalex.ca • 780.471.7210 Edmonton Capitals • Telus Field, 10233 - 96 Ave • 7 pm • vs Chico Outlaws • $10 – $25 (TM, O) • capsbaseball. ca • 780.414.4625 Edmonton Prospects • John Fry Park, 9700 - 28 Ave • 7:05 pm • $8 (under 6 free) • vs. Moose Jaw • prospectsbaseballclub.com Sesame Street Live! - Elmo's Healthy Heroes • Rexall Place, 7424 118 Ave • 10:30 am & 2 pm • $51 – $82 (TM) • Teaching lessons of healthy habits through song and dance, Elmo, Abby Cadabby and your favorite Sesame Street friends will explore exercise, nutrition, sleep/energy and hygiene all in a quest to put the "super" back in Super Grover • northlands.com Taste of Edmonton • Sir Winston Churchill Square • Jul 21 – 30, 11

am • $1 (average cost per item is 4 tickets_ • a huge assortment of food and beverages offered up by over 30 Edmonton restaurants. Includes a lineup of live entertainment • eventsedmonton.ca

SUNDAY JULY 24 EDMONTON PROPER The Avey Brothers • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Jul 25 – Jul 30 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058 AMA Vintage Vehicles Weekend • Fort Edmonton Park, corner of Fox Drive and Whitemud Drive • Jul 23 – 24 • Free (with park admission) • A unique showcase of antique cars from across Alberta • fortedmontonpark.ca Edmonton Indy 2011 • City Centre Airport • $17 (TM) • Jul 22 – 24 • Exciting new dimension to motor sports that drives Alberta's capital into a class all its own in the world of IndyCar racing • edmontonindy.com John Beuhler • The Comic Strip, 1646 Bourbon Street, West Edmonton Mall • Jul 20 – 24, 8 pm • $15.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999 Othello • Heritage Amphitheatre, 9930 Groat Rd • $15 – $22.50 (Tix) • The green-eyed monster of jealousy invades Cyprus as Othello is promoted to General of the Venetian army, and his dejected ensign Iago launches a sinister plot to poison Othello's mind. As lies of an affair between his wife and lieutenant Cassio unfold, Othello's jealous rage deepens — if only he knew the true enemy was the best friend at his side. Part of the Freewill Shakespeare Festival • freewillshakespeare.com • 780. 908.5710

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Sasquatch Sweet Sixteen • Rangeton Park, Evansburg • Jun 22 – 24 • $60 (B) & $70 , (children 12 and under attend free when accompanied by an adult) • Featuring Age of Reason, Michelle Boudreau, Bill Bourne, Paul Bromley, Cockatoo and many more • sasquatchgathering.com Tritech Compression/Campbell Automotive Bracket Racing • Castrol Raceway, Highway 19 & Highway 2 (2 kms West), Nisku • Check out the power, anticipation and burning rubber of a weekly bracket race • castrolraceway.com • 780.461.5801

EDMONTON PROPER KID FRIENDLY Capital EX • Edmonton Expo Centre, 7515 - 118 Ave • Jul 22 – 31 • The perfect combination of thrills, culture, shopping, value and entertainment for the whole family • capitalex.ca • 780.471.7210 Edmonton Capitals • Telus Field, 10233 - 96 Ave • 2 pm • vs Chico Outlaws • $10 – $25 (TM, O) • capsbaseball.ca • 780.414.4625 Edmonton Prospects • John Fry Park, 9700 - 28 Ave • 2:05 pm • $8 (under 6 free) • vs Moose Jaw • prospectsbaseballclub.com Sesame Street Live! - Elmo's Healthy Heroes • Rexall Place, 7424 - 118 Ave • 1 pm & 4:30 pm • $51 – $82 (TM) • Teaching lessons of healthy habits through song and dance, Elmo, Abby Cadabby and your favorite Sesame Street friends will explore exercise, nutrition, sleep/energy and hygiene all in a quest to put the "super" back in Super Grover • northlands.com Summertime Treasures • 9626 96 A St • 12 – 4 pm • $5.75 – $11.50 (under 2 are free) • Enjoy educational tours, musical performance, sculpture demonstrations and a puppet show • edmonton.ca • 780.442.5311 Taste of Edmonton • Sir Winston

Churchill Square • Jul 21 – 30, 11 am • $1 (average cost per item is 4 tickets_ • a huge assortment of food and beverages offered up by over 30 Edmonton restaurants. Includes a lineup of live entertainment • eventsedmonton.ca

EDMONTON METRO Kid Friendly Rose Day • Devonian Botanic Garden, Parkland County, 5 kms north of Devon on Highway 60 • 10 am – 6 pm • Free (kids under 6), $3 (child 7 - 12), $5 (youth 13 - 17), $8.50 (senior), $13 (adults) • Tour the Garden's extensive collection of hardy roses and listen to lectures from rose experts • ales.ualberta.ca/ devonian • 780.987.3054 '

MONDAY JULY 25 EDMONTON PROPER The Avey Brothers • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Jul 25 – Jul 30 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058 WPCA Chuckwagons • Northlands Racetrack, 7410 Borden Park Rd • Jul 23 – 26, 7 pm • northlandspark.ca • 780.471.7275

EDMONTON PROPER KID FRIENDLY Capital EX • Edmonton Expo Centre, 7515 - 118 Ave • Jul 22 – 31 • The perfect combination of thrills, culture, shopping, value and entertainment for the whole family • capitalex.ca • 780.471.7210 Taste of Edmonton • Sir Winston Churchill Square • Jul 21 – 30, 11 am • $1 (average cost per item is 4 tickets_ • a huge assortment of food and beverages offered up by over 30 Edmonton restaurants. Includes a lineup of live entertainment • eventsedmonton.ca

TUESDAY JULY 26 EDMONTON PROPER The Avey Brothers • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Jul 25 – Jul 30 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058 Wicked • Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 - 87 Ave • 8 pm • $48.40 – $149.60 (TM) • How two women grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good • jubileeauditorium.com • 780.427.2760 WPCA Chuckwagons • Northlands Racetrack, 7410 Borden Park Rd • Jul 23 – 26, 7 pm • northlandspark.ca • 780.471.7275

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EDMONTON PROPER KID FRIENDLY Capital EX • Edmonton Expo Centre, 7515 - 118 Ave • Jul 22 – 31 • T he perfect combination of thrills, culture, shopping, value and entertainment for the whole family. With Terri Clark and One More Girl at the Telus Stage • capitalex.ca • 780.471.7210 Edmonton Capitals • Telus Field, 10233 - 96 Ave • 7 pm • vs Chico Outlaws • $10 – $25 (TM, O) • capsbaseball.ca • 780.414.4625 Taste of Edmonton • Sir Winston Churchill Square • Jul 21 – 30, 11 am • $1 (average cost per item is 4 tickets_ • a huge assortment of food and beverages offered up by over 30 Edmonton restaurants. Includes a lineup of live entertainment • eventsedmonton.ca

WEDNESDAY JULY 27 EDMONTON PROPER The Avey Brothers • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Jul 25 – Jul 30 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058 Capital EX Monster Truck Show • Rexall Place, 7424 - 118 Ave • 7 pm • $41.50 – $64.50 • Presented by Edmonton Rush and Western RV Country will feature the latest monstrous trucks • northlands.com Live Thoroughbred Racing • Northlands Racetrack, 7410 Borden Park Rd • 6 pm • Live racing with thoroughbred racing • northlandspark.ca • 780.471.7275 Tom Simmons • The Comic Strip, 1646

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Bourbon Street, West Edmonton Mall • Jul 27 – 31, 8 pm • $15.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999 Wicked • Jubliee Auditorium, 11455 - 87 Ave • 8 pm • $48.40 – $149.60 (TM) • How two women grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good • jubileeauditorium.com • 780.427.2760

Capital EX Monster Truck Show • Rexall Place, 7424 - 118 Ave • 2 pm & 7 pm • $41.50 – $64.50 • P resented by Edmonton Rush and Western RV Country will feature the latest monstrous trucks • northlands.com

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Tom Simmons • The Comic Strip, 1646 Bourbon Street, West Edmonton Mall • Jul 27 – 31, 8 pm • $15.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999

Qualico Patio Series • 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park • 7:30 pm • $10.25 (TM, O) • Presenting two acts featuring an eclectic variety of pop, jazz, world, Celtic, folk, blues and country from local and touring musicians. This week with Felix In Love • festivalplace.ab.ca • 780.464.2852

Jaqueline Pratt • Jeffery's Cafe, 9640 142 St • $10 • jeffreyscafe.com

Wicked • Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 - 87 Ave • 8 pm • $48.40 – $149.60 (TM) • How two women grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good • jubileeauditorium.com • 780.427.2760

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Capital EX • Edmonton Expo Centre, 7515 - 118 Ave • Jul 22 – 31 • The perfect combination of thrills, culture, shopping, value and entertainment for the whole family • capitalex.ca • 780.471.7210

Edmonton Capitals • Telus Field, 10233 - 96 Ave • 7 pm • vs Lake County Fielders • $10 – $25 (TM, O) • capsbaseball.ca • 780.414.4625

THURSDAY JULY 28 EDMONTON PROPER The Avey Brothers • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Jul 25 – Jul 30 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058

EDMONTON PROPER The Avey Brothers • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Jul 25 – Jul 30 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058 Capital EX Monster Truck Show • Rexall Place, 7424 - 118 Ave • 2 pm & 7 pm • $41.50 – $64.50 • Presented by Edmonton Rush and Western RV Country will feature the latest monstrous trucks • northlands.com Exhumed, Macabre, Cephalic Carnage & Withered • The Pawn Shop - 10551 - 82 Ave • 7 pm • $20 • pawnshoplive.ca • 780.432.5058 Live Thoroughbred Racing • Northlands Racetrack, 7410 Borden Park Rd • 7 pm • Live racing with thoroughbred racing • northlandspark.ca • 780.471.7275 Theatresports • Varscona Theatre, 10329 - 83 Ave • 11 pm • $10 • Get ready for the amazing 30th anniversary improv season of Theatresports, presented by Rapid Fire Theatre • rapidfiretheatre.com Tom Simmons • The Comic Strip, 1646 Bourbon Street, West Edmonton Mall • Jul 27 – 31, 8 pm & 10:30 pm • $22.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999 Wicked • Jubliee Auditorium, 11455 87 Ave • 8 pm • $48.40 – $149.60 (TM) • How two women grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good • jubileeauditorium.com • 780.427.2760

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Blueberry Bluegrass Festival • Heritage Park, 5100 - 41 Ave, Stony Plain • Jul 29 – 31 • $55 • Featuring the Grascals, Marty Stuart, Connie SMith and the Sundowners, Doyle

Lawson & Quickqilver and many more • blueberrybluegrass.com • 780.922.4973

EDMONTON METRO KID FRIENDLY Amberlea Meadows Summer Dressage Festival • Amberlea Meadows, RR#3 South Edmonton • Watch different displays of talents from horses • amberleameadows.com • 780.955.7608 Parkland County Art Show & Sale • Devonian Botanic Garden, Parkland County, 5 kms north of Devon on Highway 60 • Jul 29 – Aug 1, 10 am – 6 pm • Free (kids under 6), $3 (child 7 - 12), $5 (youth 13 - 17), $8.50 (senior), $13 (adults) •The work of artists from the Parkland Country Art Club • 780.987.3054

SATURDAY JULY 30 EDMONTON PROPER The Avey Brothers • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Jul 25 – Jul 30 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058

Servus Heritage Festival 2011 • William Hawrelak Park, 9930 Groat Rd • Jul 30 – Aug 1 • $1 – $25 • Spend the weekend sampling the tastes, smells, sights, and sounds of a diverse array of cultures • heritage-festival.com • 780.488.3378

and beverages offered up by over 30 Edmonton restaurants. Includes a lineup of live entertainment • eventsedmonton.ca

Taste of Edmonton • Sir Winston Churchill Square • Jul 21 – 30, 11 am • $1 (average cost per item is 4 tickets_ • a huge assortment of food

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sage Festival • Amberlea Meadows, RR#3 South Edmonton • Watch different displays of talents from horses • amberleameadows.com • 780.955.7608 Blueberry Bluegrass Festival • Heritage Park, 5100 - 41 Ave, Stony Plain • Jul 29 – 31 • $55 • Featuring the Grascals, Marty Stuart, Connie SMith and the Sundowners, Doyle Lawson &

Quickqilver and many more • blueberrybluegrass.com • 780.922.4973 Devon Potter's Guild Show & Sale • Devonian Botanic Garden, Parkland County, 5 kms north of Devon on Highway 60 • Jul 30 – Jul 31, 10 am – 6 pm • Free (kids under 6), $3 (child 7 12), $5 (youth 13 - 17), $8.50 (senior), $13 (adults) • The work of artists from the Devon Pottery Guild • 780.987.3054

Heritage Weekend • Fort Edmonton Park, corner of Fox Drive and Whitemud Drive • Jul 30 – 31 • Free (with park admission) • Learn how to preserve family history with demonstrations and tracing your family tree • fortedmontonpark.ca Farewell Show • Haven Social Club, 15120A Stony Plain Rd • 8 pm • $10 (adv) • Featuring Toy Singers and guests • thehavensocialclub.com • 780.756.6010 Live Thoroughbred Racing • Northlands Racetrack, 7410 Borden Park Rd • 1 pm • northlandspark.ca • 780.471.7275 Oh Susanna! Season Finale • Varscona Theatre, 10329-83 Ave • 11 pm • $10 (door) • The 12th season finale of the Euro-style variety spectacle, hosted by the one-and-only Susanna Patchouli. Featuring Compania del Mambo and special guests from the upcoming Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival • varsconatheatre.com • 780.433.3399 Tom Simmons • The Comic Strip, 1646 Bourbon Street, West Edmonton Mall • Jul 27 – 31, 8 pm & 10:30 pm • $22.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999 Wicked • Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 - 87 Ave • 8 pm • $48.40 – $149.60 (TM) • How two women grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good • jubileeauditorium.com • 780.427.2760

EDMONTON METRO Blueberry Bluegrass Festival • Heritage Park, 5100 - 41 Ave, Stony Plain • Jul 29 – 31 • $55 • Featuring the Grascals, Marty Stuart, Connie SMith and the Sundowners, Doyle Lawson & Quickqilver and many more • blueberrybluegrass.com • 780.922.4973

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Parkland County Art Show & Sale • Devonian Botanic Garden, Parkland County, 5 kms north of Devon on Highway 60 • Jul 29 – Aug 1, 10 am – 6 pm • Free (kids under 6), $3 (child 7 - 12), $5 (youth 13 - 17), $8.50 (senior), $13 (adults) • The work of artists from the Parkland Country Art Club • 780.987.3054

SUNDAY JULY 31 EDMONTON PROPER Carson Cole • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058 Heritage Weekend • Fort Edmonton Park, corner of Fox Drive and Whitemud Drive • Jul 30 – 31 • Free (with park admission) • Learn how to preserve family history with demonstrations and tracing your family tree • fortedmontonpark.ca Live Thoroughbred Racing • Northlands Racetrack, 7410 Borden Park Rd • 1 pm • northlandspark.ca • 780.471.7275 Tom Simmons • The Comic Strip, 1646 Bourbon Street, West Edmonton Mall • Jul 27 – 31, 8 pm • $15.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999 Slayer and Rob Zombie • Rexall Place, 7424 - 118 Ave • 7:30 pm • $59.50 – $74.50 • With guest Exodus • northlands.com • 780.471.7210 Wicked • Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 - 87 Ave • 8 pm • $48.40 – $149.60 (TM) • How two women grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good • jubileeauditorium.com • 780.427.2760

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OUTDOOR ADVENTURES Adventure lives here

There are outdoor adventures in Edmonton—if you know where to look

laska, Patagonia, the Tibetan Himalayas: these are places whose very names signify adventure. But Edmonton? When I took the gig as Vue Weekly's outdoors editor six years ago, I was secretly still a reluctant resident of this city. I came for university, stayed for a girl and wound up finding good job opportunities that fit my limited skill set. Yet when someone would ask if I planned to settle here, my answer was always, "For now, anyway." A lot can change in six years—job (I left my editor's gig to pursue other opportunities), family (I now have one of my own), lifestyle (from irresponsible drifter to father and homeowner)—but some things stay constant. Adventure was then, as it is now, a driving force in my life. And I wasn't convinced I could find enough of it in Edmonton. The city's primary tourist attractions for the last few decades have been West Edmonton Mall, professional sports franchises and, to a much lesser extent, the river valley. The dominant perception among many residents is that you have to drive west for real adventure and natural beauty. For a long time, I bought into that mindset. This is the story of how, through a series of uncommon events, coincidences and chance encounters, I discovered a different side to the city. The rumble of large boulders fills my ears. I'm frozen on my precarious perch, watching big, watermelon-sized rocks tumble and churn past the very spot I'd just been standing. In all, it looks like 10 or 15 release from the Mill Creek outflow and splash into the North Saskatch-

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ewan. Never in my wildest fantasies did I ever imagine I would trigger a rockslide in Edmonton. But then I wasn't the one who dreamed up the racecourse. For that, I have Mike Melnick and Wayne Nyman of Race the Rockies to thank. The reason I scrambled down here in the first place was to access a checkpoint on our race map. The checkpoint—a small blue, orange and white kite with a hole punch hanging from it by a string—swings in the breeze as if nothing happened. In all, my team and I will wade through murky ponds, paddle upstream fighting the current against bridge pilings and bushwhack through deep thicket to find all the checkpoints. Each one nets us a 20-minute bonus against the race clock, but some checkpoints take longer to reach than others. Sometimes it's a gamble whether or not the bonus time will be worth the time and effort to get it. But my team has made it a point of pride. Far from just bragging rights, adventure racing serves as a kind of platform. By combining multiple disciplines, immense distances, navigation and route selection, it acts as the all-you-can-eat buffet of adventure sport. You can run, bike, paddle and get lost repeatedly all in one day. What could be better? Yet while there are, as Melnick puts it, other "adventurous" races in Edmonton, Race the Rockies is the only adventure race of the local season. "In Australia, the adventure racing scene is much more active. If you live in Brisbane or Sydney or Adelaide [Australia], you could race almost every weekend," Melnick says.

A centre the size of Edmonton, with a metropolitan population of over one million, should be able to support a bigger scene, he argues. That it doesn't raises questions about the local sport community's appetite and inclination. "There's lots to be done in the river valley, out towards Devon, the Blackfoot area," suggests Melnick. "[Edmonton could have a race series] ... as opposed to having to travel down south." Maybe it's just that we undervalue what this landscape can offer. A shadowy wingspan eclipses dusky sky, talons trailing blood from the back of my head. It's a momentary encounter, but my run-in with a barred owl in the Whitemud Creek Preserve while exploring the Waskahegan trail will forever alter my approach to urban wilderness. How we think about wilderness and nature plays a big part in how we play in it. If all you see when you look at the Edmonton skyline is cement, steel and the trappings of civilization, it's hard to imagine it being a place of adventure. However, if you see the forest in spite of the highrises, your perspective changes. A city is not anathema to wilderness. Our perceived impenetrable shelter from the wild is only as thick as our front door. In his essay "Wildlife in the Midnight Urban Wilderness" (Coyotes Still Sing in My Valley, 2006), Jim Butler describes a side of Edmonton that is a decided "departure from the marketing themes of nightlife we typically encounter." From white-tailed deer frequenting the grounds near the U of A Faculty Club

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to a great horned owl that sometimes perches atop Windsor Car Park to a latenight encounter with a lynx while driving on the southeast edge of town, Butler reveals an oft-ignored but pervasive side of the city's character. "Social scientists also see wilderness as a 'state of mind' or perception," Butler writes. Once we open our minds to the possibility of wilderness, it's easy to immerse oneself in it even within earshot of downtown. Traversing approximately 70 kilometres on foot, bike and canoe through the river valley in the context of a race is one good way to do that. "You get to see things from a different perspective," says Melnick. "You'll do things you wouldn't necessarily think of doing on your own. That aspect of racing is pretty cool." Even when I took the Vue gig, I wouldn't have classified myself as an outdoorsman or advanced recreationalist, with the exception of one or maybe two sports. So what happened? Somewhere along the way, I joined. First, the job. Then the local section of the Canadian Ski Patrol System. From there, an informal weekly mountain bike ride in the river valley with some friends who were former downhill racers. I've held memberships in the local chapter of the Alpine Club of Canada and the Waskahegan Trail Association, passed my belay check at Vertically Inclined and run in the 5 Peaks series. Last summer, I took on the Death Race and then Race the Rockies. The list goes on. I've signed my name on more dotted lines, waived my right to

sue on so many occasions, there's bound to be a copy of my signature that will live on in perpetuity, filed away in a cold metal filing cabinet down in some basement storage hold. Looking back, I can't say whether it was me or Edmonton that changed more. Adventure is more accessible than ever in the city, from trail racing to mountain biking to paddling, rock climbing to longboarding, kiteboarding to adventure racing. In the last five to 10 years, a host of supporting organizations and programs have emerged or expanded to serve increased demand. Yet for these programs and organizations to continue to grow and thrive, there needs to be a strong grassroots demand. That's what drives sustainability in sport. I wasn't the first to join and I didn't give my all to support these ventures, but I joined and I gave. I'd like to think in some small way, by participating, I helped foster the scene. And if you have ever joined, participated in some way, then so have you. But that's the past. If we aim to truly foster the spirit of adventure and turn around the attitudes of risk aversion, laziness and waste that beset our culture, it's the future that matters. So what's next for me? I don't think I'll ever be completely settled anywhere, because it's just not in my nature. But, for now anyway, Edmonton is home. And my adventure begins here. Jeremy Derksen

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OUTDOORSINSIDER Leagues of our own Next time you ride some local BMX trails or hit a feature in one of Edmonton's skateparks, or even hike in the river valley, ask yourself why we are able to enjoy such great recreational access. Community leagues are a major but often underappreciated supporter of recreation in our city. And not just for minor soccer and hockey rinks. Ottewell Community League is one of several that has recently built dirt trails, bumps and jumps for the growing mountain bike and BMX scene that's so popular with the kids these days, while the South East Community Leagues Association is planning a skatepark for Fulton Ravine. Furthermore, the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues was instrumental in advocating for top of bank protection and user access along the North Saskatchewan River Valley. The resulting new City regulation C542, passed just over a year ago, requires trail along all top-of-bank areas within new development and a mini-

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mum 10-metre setback between development and the crest of the valley. It also requires new developments to incorporate trail access points every 120 metres. Says EFCL planning advisor Bev Zubot, "We shouldn't need numerous signs to direct people to the valley." Overall, community sport development is a key priority, says Shahriyar Khan, EFCL community development coordinator. "We want residents to play close to home," he says, stressing that sports are a great way for people to connect. "We want neighbours to know each other, children to know each other and families to mingle. The bigger aim is [for] neighbours to meet, talk and build strong relationships." Search the "League Directory" at efcl.org to find your local league. Spread your wings June is like butterfly season for Edmonton. It's when the whole city really comes out of its winter cocoon, stretches its wings and flies. (Ouch, stretched that one a bit

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far.) But if you still need a nudge to get out the door, you might want to try the Edmonton Outdoor Club. It boasts over 120 active members and the busiest activity calendar I've ever seen. Check it out at edmontonoutdoorclub.com. Running yogis When I first discovered runners' yoga two summers ago at Edmonton studio Yoga Within, I considered myself a fit person. Yet the experience left me profoundly aware of all the neglected, stressed and in-

flexible muscles in my body—much of it a result of the very activities I assumed were making me fit. "Running is supposed to be making us healthier but I found it ... alarming to see the large number of injuries runners sustain," says Mike Dennison, in his DVD, Mike Dennison's Runners' Yoga. "Running causes tightness, weakness and imbalance in the body." The founder of Vancouver's City Yoga fashioned his brand of runners' yoga after his own experience as an elite runner, tai-

loring his practice to focus on core running muscles. One run through his 30-minute DVD routine was enough to convince me I needed to incorporate this into my regular training. But while it's great for runners, I wondered, could it apply to other sports? Or do we need bikers', climbers' and paddlers' yoga as well? "Yoga is a holistic thing ... a whole body exercise," says Dennison. "When I do my courses I focus on core areas for runners— hamstrings, quads, especially the ankles— but it could be good for anybody."

promises "wild singletrack, screaming downhills and heart-pounding climbs."

techniques and climb peaks. (Membership required.)

June 30, First Summits Summer Mountaineering Camp (ACC—Edmonton) a l p i n e c l u b o fc a n a d a .c a / a c t i v i t i e s / trips2011/summer/summits.html For fit novices wanting to learn alpine

July 9 – 10, Sinister 7 sinister7.com Masochists unite on this 147-km ultra, designed by Canadian Death Race 2005 solo men's winner.

DO IT June, AKA Bike Month bikeology.ca Don't even make me tell you. June 25, 5 Peaks Sunridge trail race 5peaks.com There's a brand new course for Sunridge this year. Race director Kamren Farr

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Wheel they or won't they? ATVs and bikes share common ground in Grand Prairie

t first appearance, most methods of transportation in the Grande Prairie area involve a motor and at least four wheels—if not six. But the two-wheeled crowd is a strong and growing contingent. I, for one, first felt my clip-in pedal addiction while cruising on the Peace Country area's deserted highways lined with thick spruce. Streaming down the then-quiet Highway 40 at dusk, which connects Grande Cache with Grande Prairie and is a direct link to Jasper National Park, I figured I'd be out there all alone but for straggling seismic trucks. But I passed another dually—and he just happened to stop and introduce himself. Steve Magusin, Grande Prairie Wheelers bike club's long-term president and steadfast cycling spokesman, is tall, sinewy and extremely devoted to biking. His unexpectedly contagious commitment to the sport hooked me and, nearly a decade later, I manage to find Magusin again. He's still in the saddle, keeping a steady cadence to promote all biking genres in the area. As one of Canada's fastest growing cities in the past decade, Grande Prairie owes its enormous expansion to exploitation of rich oil and gas deposits beneath its hemiboreal surface. Admittedly, environmentally friendly cycling pursuits might seem at odds with Grande Prairie's reputation. With its young working class living amidst a vast outdoor playground, and a population with a penchant for motorized vehicles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) have dwarfed all-terrain bicycles in size and number. An area they frequently played in is called "the Dunes," comprising dozens of kilometres of sand bed near the Wapiti River. Slowly however, with a relatively remote location, roads were built to reach Grande Prairie's nooks and coulees. Frequent road-bike sightings on brand new asphalt, unfurled across rolling prairie vistas, are now less often perceived as a suicide wish and more like an activity worth trying. As roadies populated asphalt shoulders, off-roadies moved to the woods—many of them on trails broken by ATVers. With mountain biking's explosive popularity, fresh legs provide new perspectives on getting outside without gasoline. Nitehawk Recreation Area (gonitehawk. com) was rebranded two years to give downhillers a place to drop. With the longest vertical drop in Alberta, Nitehawk has lift-serviced runs most of the summer and it hosts an Alberta Bicycle Association event every year. "Within [the Wapiti Nordic Ski] area alone we have about 40 kilometres of doubletrack ski trails and 40 km of single track," explains Magusin. "We race once a month there, competing with Fort St John and Dawson Creek." Around 30 people consistently show up to compete. Bear Creek runs southward through the middle of the city, into its Wapiti River tributary. Paved trails in city centre Muskoseepi Park lead south to rapidly growing cross-country bike trails. Much like Edmonton's river valley, single track is inevitable. "They are adding a couple of

kilometres each year, running along Bear Creek, which gives us access to the Dunes area as well." The Dunes, at 50 km long and 10 km wide, is an easily accessed wilderness within moments of the city. The Dunes constitutes part of the Wapiti Corridor (wapiticorridor.ca), a swath of green space running along the north and south sides of the Wapiti River and within reach of Grande Prairie's ever expanding southerly growth. Consequently, powerful residential and industry demands threaten the corridor. The Wapiti Corridor Planning Society (WCPS), a grassroots, non-governmental organization, was established to negotiate not only trail terms for gas- and people-powered use, but impact residential and city planning. Catelyn Porterfield is a planner with the county of Grande Prairie: "The WCPS wants to manage the uses in the corridor. A wide variety of people and activities take place in the area." As pressures from disparate intentions for the area collide, the WCPS wants to ensure the area is protected and its uses fairly distributed. "Existing industry will not be pushed out of the corridor," says Porterfield. "Some industries are affected by ATVs on their property, which is a liability issue—usage needs to be addressed. We want to focus the plan so it works for everyone." In recent public meetings, the WCPS requested representation from legs, bikes and motors to create a multi-use plan to negotiate the popular space. One of 15 WCPS directors, Magusin states their report slated for September 2011 will be

WCPS's second kick at the provincial park idea. It was proposed a decade ago but without government funding, couldn't go ahead. With other cities like Edmonton having similar growth versus recreation conundrums, however, the WCPS can look to groups like the River Valley Alliance (rivervalley.ab.ca) for peer support. The changing economy may also give organizers some breathing space. City growth has slowed. Fewer ATVers seem to be using the Dunes, a situation Magusin attributes to the economic downturn and considerably less tar sands activity. "I suspect we have lost a few thousand people. We used to have a onepercent vacancy rate and now it is almost 20 percent. There just isn't all that much money floating around for

all those expensive toys." Beyond Grande Prairie, mountain bikers also have the Wapiti, Smoky and Bear Creek Valleys and further, Kakwa Provincial Park. Most of the land beyond the city is Crown land, accessible to everyone. "And," notes Magusin, "an area in which ATVers make trails and keep existing trails open is a good situation for mountain bikers." The economic slowdown could give organizers much needed time to work through the cumbersome bureaucratic process of creating a provincial park. Should the economy boom again, Grande Prairie and its outdoor loving patrons may have a protected area in which to play. Bobbi Barbarich

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An area in which ATVers make trails and keep existing trails open is a good situation for mountain bikers.

used to lobby the provincial government to regulate land use, if not create a provincial park of the area. Though ATVs and bikes are oftentimes at odds with one another, the WCPS sees a different relationship. "Amazingly enough, most user groups have a lot in common and are willing to share the area," explains Magusin, crediting this to the fact that the two groups benefit from each other's use. "The trails have lots of variety, from smooth, graded double track to twisty, rooty single track. The sand packs quite hard, but if it is really dry and the ATVs have chewed things up, it is tough going. But the double track usually flows really well since the quads have used them and the corners get banked." Dunes-use issues are documented as far back as 1978, but this time the situation seems a little more positive. This is the

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Getting back on track

Local bike shops spearhead adpot-a-bike-trail program

A trail in serious need of adoption

f you're in the river valley and happen upon an unruly looking gang of men and women wielding oversized gardening equipment, don't panic—it's not a lynch mob. They're volunteers in a new adopta-bike-trail program spearheaded by the Edmonton Mountain Bike Alliance in concert with local bike shops. The initiative is part of a wave of bike-related development in Edmonton this season. Through a new agreement with the City, EMBA and its affiliates may now undertake trail maintenance on pre-designated areas at any time. This is an important shift, says EMBA board member Dylan Pittman, explaining that in previous years the organization had to undergo an approval process each time it wanted to clear overgrowth, smooth ruts or fix drainage problems on the trails. While more can be done to support Edmonton's development as a bike-friendly city, says Pittman, regular trail maintenance can go a long way towards preserving the assets we already have. With this spring's closure of Rabbit Hill Freeride Park, that's welcome news. Five shops—Hardcore, Pedalhead, Red Bike, River Valley Cycle and United—have signed on to tend singletrack in Queen Elizabeth Park (Old Timers Cabin to Walterdale bridge), Mill Creek Ravine (north of 76 Ave), Kinsmen Park (Walterdale to Groat bridge), Terwillegar Park and Groat Road/Victoria Park Road, respectively. Meanwhile, more construction has been underway at the Alberta Avenue skills park off 118 Ave. Spurred into action by the freeride park closure, a group of local riders quickly mobilized under Spoke advocate "Mountain Bike" Mike, found a venue, obtained permission and began building. Pittman is enthused by this progress but sees even greater potential. "There are people who have a passion for riding, who want it to be more in our city because it can be. You could have an incredible place to ride, where people would come to ride," he says. "If Hinton can pull something like that off, why can't we?" Edmonton has a great trail network, he says, but

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it's mostly a local secret. "Go on the City's website and it'll tell you we have 200 kilometres of singletrack. Where?" Pittman criticizes. Trail maps with a difficulty rating scale could enhance safety and accessibility. There's been talk of building a dirt jump area at Leger Park in Terwillegar, but as of yet no word on when that might be ready. Beyond trails, Pittman continues, more bike parking, commuter facilities (showers, lockers) and unbroken trail connections on the City's paved network could

There are people who have a passion for riding, who want it to be more in our city because it can be. You could have an incredible place to ride, where people would come to ride, if Hinton can pull something like that off, why can't we? drive increased commuter use. Other areas for improvement include safety education and transportation planning, says Karly Coleman, MEC Edmonton sustainability coordinator. She credits the City's support for bike infrastructure development, but bemoans the loss of its dedicated bike transportation staff. With Bike Month underway, advocates once again have a platform to extol the virtues of the bike. But, Coleman argues, we could and should go further. "Teach youth how to ride [safely] right when they get the opportunity to drive a car," says Coleman. "There's no real indoctrination into adulthood except getting a driver's licence … Let's hook children on the joy and beauty of cycling." Not to mention, those volunteer trail crews will be looking for a few more bodies. Jeremy Derksen

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Hot Summer Guide.com MONDAY AUGUST 1 EDMONTON PROPER Live Thoroughbred Racing • Northlands Racetrack, 7410 Borden Park Rd • 1 pm • northlandspark.ca • 780.471.7275 Toby • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Aug 1 – 6 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058 Wicked • Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 87 Ave • 8 pm • $48.40 – $149.60 (TM) • How two women grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good • jubileeauditorium.com • 780.427.2760

EDMONTON PROPER KID FRIENDLY Servus Heritage Festival 2011 • William Hawrelak Park, 9930 Groat Rd • Jul 30 – Aug 1 • $1 – $25 • Spend the weekend sampling the tastes, smells,

sights, and sounds of a diverse array of cultures • heritage-festival.com • 780.488.3378

EDMONTON Metro KID FRIENDLY Parkland County Art Show & Sale • Devonian Botanic Garden, Parkland County, 5 kms north of Devon on Highway 60 • Jul 29 – Aug 1, 10 am – 6 pm • Free (kids under 6), $3 (child 7 – 12), $5 (youth 13 – 17), $8.50 (senior), $13 (adults) • The work of artists from the Parkland Country Art Club • 780.987.3054

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• How two women grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good • jubileeauditorium.com • 780.427.2760

EDMONTON METRO Rock'n August • Various locations around St Albert • Aug 2 – 6 • International vintage car show and music festival with street dance, car show, kick-off breakfast and more • rocknaugust.com • 780.996.4230

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 3 EDMONTON PROPER

EDMONTON PROPER Toby • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Aug 1 – 6 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058 Wicked • Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 87 Ave • 8 pm • $48.40 – $149.60 (TM)

Wicked • Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 87 Ave • 8 pm • $48.40 – $149.60 (TM) • How two women grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good • jubileeauditorium.com • 780.427.2760

Dan Levy • The Comic Strip, 1646 Bourbon Street, West Edmonton Mall • 8 pm • $15.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999 Toby • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Aug 1 – 6 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058

EDMONTON METRO Qualico Patio Series • 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park • 7:30 pm • $10.25 (TM, O) • Presenting two acts featuring an eclectic variety of pop, jazz, world, Celtic, folk, blues and country from local and touring musicians. This week with Wyatt Easterling, The Steve Fisher Group • festivalplace.ab.ca • 780.464.2852 Rock'n August • Various locations around St Albert • Aug 2 – 6 • International vintage car show and music festival with street dance, car show, kick-off breakfast and more • rocknaugust.com • 780.996.4230

EDMONTON METRO KID FRIENDLY Jump With Hope for Kids With Cancer Horse Show • Amberlea Meadows, RR #3, six miles south of Edmonton • amberleameadows.com • 780.955.7608

EDMONTON Metro Rock'n August • Various locations around St Albert • International vintage car show and music festival with street dance, car show, kick-off breakfast and more • rocknaugust.com • 780.996.4230

EDMONTON METRO KID FRIENDLY ArtWalk–St Albert • Perron District, downtown St Albert • Enjoy an incredible selection of art • artwalkstalbert.com Fragapalooza • Leduc Recreation Centre, 4330 Black Gold Drive, Leduc • $85 before June 30, $95 after • August 4 - 7 • Four days of non-stop video and computer gaming. With games like Starcraft II • fragapalooza.com Jump With Hope for Kids With Cancer Horse Show • Amberlea Meadows, RR #3, Six miles south of Edmonton • amberleameadows.com • 780.955.7608

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THURSDAY AUGUST 4 EDMONTON PROPER Dan Levy • The Comic Strip, 1646 Bourbon Street, West Edmonton Mall • 8 pm • $15.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999 Edmonton Folk Music Festival • Gallagher Park, 9411 - 97 Ave • Aug 4 – 7, 7 pm • efmf.ab.ca

Did you know parts of The Assassination of Jesse James starring Brad Pitt were filmed in Fort Edmonton Park?

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Toby • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Aug 1 – 6 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058 Wicked • Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 87 Ave • 8 pm • $48.40 – $149.60 (TM) • How two women grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good • jubileeauditorium.com • 780.427.2760

Dan Levy • The Comic Strip, 1646 Bourbon Street, West Edmonton Mall • 8 pm & 10:30 pm • $22.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999 Edmonton Folk Music Festival • Gallagher Park, 9411 - 97 Ave • Aug 4 – 7, 7 pm • efmf.ab.ca Harpdog Brown and Graham Guest • Jeffery's Cafe, 9640 - 142 St • $15 • jeffreyscafe.com Live Thoroughbred Racing • Northlands Racetrack, 7410 Borden Park Rd • 7 pm • northlandspark.ca • 780.471.7275 Toby • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Aug 1 – 6 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058 Wicked • Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 - 87 Ave • 8 pm • $48.40 – $149.60 (TM) • How two women grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good • jubileeauditorium.com • 780.427.2760

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Cariwest Festival-Caribbean Parade

It was once a part of the Capital Ex parade, but eventually went on to become its own. The colourful festival is a way of showcasing Caribbean heritage, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s open to anyone, not just people of Caribbean descent.

PARADE ROUTE

This is totally not the real parade route. We couldn't pin it down before press time, but you'll be able to find updates on cariwestfestival2011.com.

Saturday August 6, 2011, 12pm Parking: Difficult to find and often expensive. Some parkades include: City Hall, Library, Canada Place and Edmonton City Centre West. Seating: There is standing space, or you can bring a chair

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EDMONTON METRO

Did you know the Victoria Golf Course is the oldest city-run golf course in Canada? In fact, it’s older than the city itself, having been developed in 1896.

JB's Power Centre Street Legal • Castrol Raceway, Highway 19 & Highway 2 (2 km West), Nisku • Race down it yourself during a weekly Street Legal • castrolraceway.com • 780.461.5801 Rock'n August • Various locations around St Albert • International vintage car show and music festival with street dance, car show, kick-off breakfast and more • rocknaugust.com • 780.996.4230

SATURDAY AUGUST 6 EDMONTON PROPER

EDMONTON PROPER KID FRIENDLY Cariwest • Sir Winston Churchill Square • Aug 5 – 7 • Colourful costumes, the sounds of steelpans, food, drink, Calypso music and celebration of all things Caribbean • cariwestfestival2011.com

EDMONTON METRO KID FRIENDLY Fragapalooza • Leduc Recreation Center, 4330 Black Gold Drive, Leduc • August 4 - 7 • $85 before June 30, $95 after • Four days of non-stop video and computer gaming. With games like Starcraft II • fragapalooza.com

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Jump With Hope for Kids With Cancer Horse Show • Amberlea Meadows, RR #3, Six miles south of Edmonton • amberleameadows.com • 780.955.7608

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Dan Levy • The Comic Strip, 1646 Bourbon Street, West Edmonton Mall • 8 pm & 10:30 pm • $22.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999 Edmonton Folk Music Festival • Gallagher Park, 9411 - 97 Ave • Aug 4 – 7, 7 pm • efmf.ab.ca Live Thoroughbred Racing • Northlands Racetrack, 7410 Borden Park Rd • 1 pm • northlandspark.ca • 780.471.7275 Toby • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Aug 1 – 6 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058 Wicked • Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 - 87 Ave • 8 pm • $48.40 – $149.60 (TM) • How two women grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good •

jubileeauditorium.com • 780.427.2760

EDMONTON METRO Monster Truck Show • Castrol Raceway, Highway 19 & Highway 2 (2 kms West), Nisku • castrolraceway.com • 780.461.5801 Rock'n August • Various locations around St Albert • International vintage car show and music festival with street dance, car show, kick-off breakfast and more • rocknaugust.com • 780.996.4230

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Jump With Hope for Kids With Cancer Horse Show • Amberlea Meadows, RR #3, Six miles south of Edmonton • amberleameadows.com • 780.955.7608

SUNDAY AUGUST 7 EDMONTON PROPER An Evening with Amon Amarth • Edmonton Event Centre, 8882 - 170 St • 7 pm • $37 (TM) • edmontoneventcenter.ca Cooking Demonstrations at the Marketplace at Callingwood • The Marketplace at Callingwood, Corner of 69 Ave and 178 St • Watch a cooking demonstration with chef John Berry • callingwoodmarketplace.com Dan Levy • The Comic Strip, 1646 Bourbon Street, West Edmonton Mall • 8 pm • $15.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999 Edmonton Folk Music Festival • Gallagher Park, 9411 - 97 Ave • Aug 4 – 7, 7 pm • efmf.ab.ca Live Thoroughbred Racing • Northlands Racetrack, 7410 Borden Park Rd • 1 pm • northlandspark.ca • 780.471.7275

EDMONTON METRO Japanese Tea Ceremony • Devonian Botanic Garden, Parkland County, 5 kms north of Devon on Highway 60 • 11 am • Free (kids under 6), $3 (child 7 – 12), $5 (youth 13 – 17), $8.50 (senior), $13 (adults) • Japanese Sweets and tea will be provided to guests, as well as an explanation of the tearoom and tea ceremony • ales.ualberta.ca/ devonian • 780.987.3054 Kurimoto Japanese Garden Guided Walking Tour • Devonian Botanic Garden, Parkland County, 5 kms north of Devon on Highway 60 • 11 am & 1 pm • Free (kids under 6), $3 (child 7 - 12), $5 (youth 13 - 17), $8.50 (senior), $13 (adults) • Learn about the history of the Kurimoto Japanese Garden and the symbolism behind the landscape features and structures • ales.ualberta.ca/devonian • 780.987.3054 Monster Truck Show • Castrol Raceway, Highway 19 & Highway 2 (2 km West), Nisku • castrolraceway.com • 780.461.5801

Mason Rack • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Aug 7 – 10 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058

EDMONTON METRO KID FRIENDLY

Jump With Hope for Kids With Cancer Horse Show • Amberlea Meadows, RR #3, Six miles south of Edmonton • amberleameadows.com • 780.955.7608

The Wiggles! • Edmonton EXPO Centre, 7515 118 Ave • 12:30 pm & 4 pm • $18.50 – $81.50 (TM) • Part of the Big Birthday tour • northlands.com

Fragapalooza • Leduc Recreation Center, 4330 Black Gold Drive, Leduc • August 4 - 7• $85 before June 30, $95 after • Four days of non-stop video and computer gaming. With games like Starcraft II • fragapalooza.com

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MONDAY AUGUST 8

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 10

EDMONTON PROPER

Daniel Tosh • Winspear Centre, Sir Winston Churchill Square • 6 pm (doors), 7 pm (show) • $35 & $45 (O) • winspearcentre.com • 780.428.1414

Alex Nussbaum • The Comic Strip, 1646 Bourbon Street, West Edmonton Mall • 8 pm • $15.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999

Mason Rack • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Aug 7 – 10 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058

Live Thoroughbred Racing • Northlands Racetrack, 7410 Borden Park Rd • 6 pm • northlandspark.ca • 780.471.7275

Michael Buble • Rexall Place, 7424 - 118 Ave • $29, $45, $75 & $115 • 6:30 (doors), 7:30 (show) • With special guests Naturally7 • northlands.com • 780.471.7210 Winspear Centre Tour • Box Office #4 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Corner of 99 St and 102 Ave • A free tour of the Winspear Centre's lobby, chamber and backstage spaces • winspearcentre.com • 780.401.2560

EDMONTON METRO KID FRIENDLY TOTAL Under the Big Top • Festival Place, 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park • 9 am – 4 pm • $290 • A chance for children age 6 – 8 to develop circus skills like magic and puppetry • festivalplace.ab.ca

TUESDAY AUGUST 9

Mason Rack • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Aug 7 – 10 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058

EDMONTON METRO Hot August Night • Castrol Raceway, Highway 19 & Highway 2 (2 kms West), Nisku • Watch some of the greatest racing around • castrolraceway.com • 780.461.5801 Qualico Patio Series • 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park • 7:30 pm • $10.25 (TM, O) • Presenting two acts featuring an eclectic variety of pop, jazz, world, Celtic, folk, blues and country from local and touring musicians. This week with Berna-Dean Holland • festivalplace.ab.ca • 780.464.2852

Wunderbar Bi-Weekly Poetry Reading • 8120 - 101St • 7 pm (sign-up), 8 pm (readings) • Put on by Nothing, For Now • 780.436.2286

Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival • Various venues throughout Old Strathcona • Aug 11 – 21 • Celebrating 30 years of performances at the Fringe • fringetheatreadventures.ca Odds • Pawn Shop, 10551 Whyte Ave • 8 pm • $20 (O) • With guests • pawnshoplive.ca • 780.432.5058 Trevor Finlay • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Aug 11 – 13 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058

EDMONTON METRO Kikino Celebration Days & Silver Birch Rodeo • Kikino Métis Settlement, 45 km south of Lac La Biche • Aug 11 – 14 • $7 – $12 • Professional rodeo, music, kids' activities and nightly steak dinner • laclabicheregion.com

EDMONTON METRO Kid Friendly TOTAL Under the Big Top • Festival Place, 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park • 9 am – 4 pm • $290 • A chance for children age 6 – 8 to develop circus skills like magic and puppetry • festivalplace.ab.ca

FRIDAY AUGUST 12 EDMONTON PROPER

EDMONTON PROPER Mason Rack • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Aug 7 – 10 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058

1646 Bourbon Street, West Edmonton Mall • 8 pm • $15.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999

THURSDAY AUGUST 11

Alex Nussbaum • The Comic Strip, 1646 Bourbon Street, West Edmonton Mall • 8 pm & 10:30 pm • $22.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999

EDMONTON PROPER

All Time Low • Edmonton Event Centre, 8882 - 170 St • 6 pm (doors) • $35 (TM) • With Mayday Parade, We Are The In Crowd, & Brighter • alltimelowband.com

Alex Nussbaum • The Comic Strip,

Did you know the Margaret Zeidler Planetarium Dome at the Telus World of Science is the largest of its kind in Canada?

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Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival • Various venues throughout Old Strathcona • Aug 11 – 21 • Celebrating 30 years of performances at the Fringe • fringetheatreadventures.ca Live Thoroughbred Racing • Northlands Racetrack, 7410 Borden Park Rd • 7 pm • northlandspark.ca • 780.471.7275 Trevor Finlay • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Aug 11 – 13 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058

EDMONTON METRO Cowboy Poetry Gathering • Stony Plain Pioneer Museum, 43 Ave, Stony Plain • Aug 12 – 14, 4:30 pm • Poetry, live music, food, trade fair and more • stonyplaincowboypoetry.com

SATURDAY AUGUST 13 EDMONTON PROPER Alex Nussbaum • The Comic Strip, 1646 Bourbon Street, West Edmonton Mall • 8 pm & 10:30 pm • $22.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999 Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival • Various venues throughout Old Strathcona • Aug 11 – 21 • Celebrating 30 years of performances at the Fringe • fringetheatreadventures.ca Live Thoroughbred Racing • Northlands Racetrack, 7410 Borden Park Rd • 1 pm • northlandspark.ca • 780.471.7275

Taking Medication • Haven Social Club, 15120A Stony Plain Rd • 8 pm • With guests • thehavensocialclub.com • 780.756.6010 Trevor Finlay • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Aug 11 – 13 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058

EDMONTON METRO Cowboy Poetry Gathering • Stony Plain Pioneer Museum, 43 Ave, Stony Plain • Aug 12 – 14, 4:30 pm • Poetry, live music, food, trade fair and more • stonyplaincowboypoetry.com Kikino Celebration Days & Silver Birch Rodeo • Kikino Métis Settlement, 45 km south of Lac La Biche • Aug 11 – 14 • $7 – $12 • Professional rodeo, music, kids' activities and nightly steak dinner • laclabicheregion.com

Did you know that according to the X-Men animated television series, Edmonton is the birthplace of Wolverine’s nemesis Sabretooth?

JB's Power Centre Street Legal • Castrol Raceway, Highway 19 & Highway 2 (2 kms West), Nisku • Race down it yourself during a weekly Street Legal • castrolraceway.com • 780.461.5801 Kikino Celebration Days & Silver Birch Rodeo • Kikino Métis Settlement, 45 km south of Lac La Biche • Aug 11 – 14 • $7 – $12 • Professional rodeo, music, kids' activities and nightly steak dinner • laclabicheregion.com

EDMONTON PROPER KID FRIENDLY Edmonton Capitals • Telus Field, 10233 - 96 Ave • 7 pm • $10 – $25 (TM, O) • vs Yuma Scorpions • capsbaseball.ca • 780.414.4625

EDMONTON METRO Kid Friendly Grove Cruise • Spruce Grove • Aug 12 – 14 • A celebration of automobile culture with a parade, food vendors, tons of vintage cars, a professional Elvis tribute, scavenger hunt and more • grovecruise.ca Perseids Pyjama Party • Devonian Botanic Garden, Parkland County, 5 kms north of Devon on Highway 60 • 8 pm – 11 pm • Free (kids under 6), $3 (child 7 - 12), $5 (youth 13 - 17), $8.50 (senior), $13 (adults) • A pyjama party under the stars. Bring your coziest flannel, pillows and blankets and take in one the busiest nights in the sky during the annual Perseids Meteor showers • ales.ualberta.ca/devonian • 780.987.3054 TOTAL Under the Big Top • Festival Place, 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park • 9 am – 4 pm • $290 • A chance for children age 6 – 8 to develop circus skills like magic and puppetry • festivalplace.ab.ca

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ast INCLUDES: Ashmont, Beaver County, Boscombe, Cold Lake, Dewberry, Elk Island National Park, Glendon, Holden, Innisfree, Josephburg, Lac La Biche, Lamont, Lloydminster, Marwayne, Métis Crossing, Mundare, Plamondon, Regina, Saskatoon, St Paul, Stoney Lake, Swift Current, Vegreville, Vermillion, Wainwright, Winnipeg 38th Annual Vegreville Pysanka Festival • Vegreville Agricultural Society Grounds • Jul 1 – 3, 9 am – 8 pm • Ukrainian dance, food and culture • pysankafestival.com • 780.632.2777

Canada Day at Lac La Biche • Lac La Biche, northeast of Edmonton • Jul 1 • Includes a multicultural breakfast, talent show, fish fry supper and fireworks • laclabichemission.com • 780.623.3274

Agricultural Mini Fair • Dewberry • Aug 13 • Celebrate Dewberry's agricultural heritage • villageofdewberry.ca • 780.847.3053

Canada Day at St Paul • St Paul Recreation Centre • Jul 1, 1 pm – 11:30 pm • Balloon rides, concession and fireworks • town.stpaul.ab.ca • 780.645.5313

Art Without Borders • Various venues around Lloydminster • Jun 8 – 12 • Artistic festival with wide variety of acts including book spine poetry (lining up spines to make a poem), an art show and more • artswithoutborders.ca • 780.872.7400 Ashmont Heritage Days • Ashmont Agriplex • Aug 6 – 7 • Celebrate Ashmont's cultural heritage with pancake breakfast, beer gardens, family ball tournament and more • 780.726.3949 Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve Celebration • Elk Island National Park, east of Edmonton on Hwy 16 • Sep 4, 10 am – 3 pm • Guided telescope viewings and hikes to celebrate the dark sky • parkscanada.gc.ca Beaver Lake Cree Nation Competition Pow Wow • Lac La Biche, northeast of Edmonton • Jul 1 – 3 • Watch the native Pow Wow Dancers. Listen to the music, see the variety of dancers, taste the food or watch a round of hand games • laclabicheregion. com • 780.623.4549

Canada Day at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village • Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village, east of Edmonton on Hwy 16 • Jul 1, 10 am – 5 pm • Vintage car show, live music, wagon rides and historic activities • ukrainianvillage.ca • 780.662.3855 ext. 1112 Canada Day in Vermillion • Vermillion • Jul 1, 11 am • Entertainment and beef on a bun • vermilion.ca Canada's Parks Day • Elk Island National Park, east of Edmonton on Hwy 16 • Jul 16, 10 am – 9 pm • Special presentations, guided hikes and more • parkscanada.gc.ca Cold Lake Stampede • Cold Lake • Jun 16 – 19 • $13 – $15 • Chuckwagons, pancakes, beer gardens and more • coldlakeagriculturalsociety.com Colonial Days Parade and Fair • Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds • Jul 13 – 16 • $10 – $12 • Midway rides, live entertainment, livestock and more • lloydexh.com

events and regional cuisine across the County • beaver.ab.ca • 1.866.663.1333 Field and Fort Day • Victoria Settlement • Jun 11, 1 pm • $10 • Learn about the key role of the potato during the early days of our province, and about the importance of potatoes. Includes a black powder reenactment camp and demonstrations and more • culture.alberta.ca Friends' Ukrainian Music Fest • Ukrainian Cultural Village, 50 km east of Edmonton on Hwy 16 • Aug 28, 10 am – 5 pm • Musical magic on display from the region's finest Ukrainian folk songsters, along with a village market, Ukrainian food and childrens' activities • ukrainianvillage.ca • 780.662.3640 Glendon Derby Daze • Glendon • Aug 13 • A thrilling demolition derby • 780.635.3807 Harvest of the Past & Taste of Heritage Food Fest • Ukrainian Cultural Village, 50 km east of Edmonton on Hwy 16 • Sep 11, 9 am – 5 pm • Take in the nostalgic harvest activities, historic demonstrations, children's activities, and musical entertainment including the Kalyna Idol contestants • ukrainianvillage.ca • 780.662.3640 Heartland Fiddle Jamboree • Josephburg, east of Fort Saskatchewan • Jun 26 • $15 (children), $35 (adults) • Old-time fiddle jam and dinner • josephburg-ag.ca • 780.998.9450

Lakeland Showdown 2011 • Clancy Richard Arena, St Paul • Sep 1 – 4 • $3 – $12 • Thrilling rodeo action • lakelandrodeo.com Lamont Fair Days • Lamont Arena, 4848 49 St, Lamont • Jul 22 – 23 • Pancake breakfast, variety show, demolition derby, petting zoo, chili cook-off and more • lamont.ca Lea Park Pro Rodeo • 16 km north of Marwayne • Jun 10 – 12 • $15 • Pancake breakfasts, dances and, of course, rodeo competition • leaparkprorodeo.com Metis Crossing Music Jamboree • Métis Crossing • Jul 23 – 24, 11 am – 6 pm • $3 – $5 • An old-fashioned musical jam • metiscrossing.com Métis Crossing Voyage • Métis Crossing • Aug 27 – 28, 11 am – 6 pm • $3 – $5 • Enjoy historic activities and entertainment • metiscrossing.com Mountain W.I.T. Variety Show • Astotin Lake Area, Elk Island National Park (music will play for visitors to find the exact location) • Jul 24, 2 pm • The Mountain W.I.T. theatre troupe will delight visitors with an outdoor variety show • parkscanada.gc.ca Mundare Agri-Daze Fair • Mundare • Aug 19 – 21 • Includes children's entertainment, a ball tournament and more • mundare.ca • 780.764.3929 National Aboriginal Day • Métis Crossing • Jun 18, 11 am – 6 pm • $3 – $5 • Celebrate National Aboriginal Day at the Métis Crossing • metiscrossing.com

Boscombe Hillbilly Jam • Boscombe Community Centre, Boscombe • Jul 15 – 17 • Admission and camping by donation • Some of the best amateur bluegrass and gospel talent in the province plays an outdoor stage • 780.726.2024

Dine Kalyna • Vegreville Country Fair, Vegreville • Aug 4, 5 pm – 8 pm • $40 • Pick from an incredible array of entrees, desserts and drinks produced by noted Alberta chefs and mixologists • kalynacountry.com/dine-kalyna

Buffalo Lake Rodeo • Buffalo Lake Métis Settlement, Lac La Biche • Jul 15 – 17 • Rodeo and talent show •laclabicheregion. com • 780.689.4446

Elizabeth Settlement Jamboree • Elizabeth Settlement, south of Cold Lake • Jun 13 • Live music on a Métis settlement • 780.594.0276

Innisfree Centennial • Innisfree • Jul 22 • Join Innisfree as they celebrate the big 100! Events include a Pancake breakfast, supper and dance • 780.592.3886

Parks Canada 100th Anniversary • Astotin Theatre , Elk Island National Park, east of Edmonton on Hwy 16 • Jul 23, 7:30 pm • See Mountain W.I.T. as they take you through a fun, family-friendly journey through the mosaic of our country's most treasured places• parkscanada.gc.ca

Canada Day at Elk Island National Park • Elk Island National Park, east of Edmonton on Hwy 16 • Jul 1, 10 am – 3 pm • Free • Cake, entertainment, a flag raising ceremony and more • parkscanada.gc.ca

Experience the Bounty in Beaver County • Beaver County, AB • Aug 12 – 14 • A selfguided driving tour where residents and visitors can explore farms and gardens, heritage and culture, artists and artisans,

Kikino Silver Birch Rodeo & Celebration Days • Kikino Resort, near Lac La Biche • Aug 11 – 14 • Jamboree, rodeo, kids activities, steak supper and more • laclabicheregion.com • 1.888.330.8833

Plamondon Has Talent Showcase • Plamondon Community Centre, Plamondon • Jun 10 – 12, 4 pm • $10 (adults), $3 (12 and under), free (under 5) • Local performers and silent auction • plamondonalberta.ca • 780.798.3478

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Holden Farmers' Days • Holden • Jun 10 – 11 • Barbecue, family games, pancake breakfast, parade, fireworks and more • village.holden.ab.ca

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Plamondon Mud Bog • Plamondon • Aug 19 – 21, 12 pm • Monster trucks go through muddy, motorized mayhem to make this mud bog one you'll want to drive right into • laclabicheregion.com • 780.798.3478 Pow Wow Days • Lac La Biche • Jul 29 – 31 • $1 – $6 • Lac La Biche's premier community event, featuring a parade, midway, triathlon and more • laclabicheregion.com • 780.623.2662 Regina Folk Festival • Victoria Park, Regina, Saskatchewan • Aug 5 – 7, 6 pm • $50 – $100 • With The Secret Sisters, Grant Lawrence, Shotgun Jimmie and more • reginafolkfestival.com • 306.757.0308 Relay For Life • Jun 11 – 12 • Vegreville Fairgrounds • An inspirational 12-hour event to raise funds for cancer research • 780.632.4620 Saskatchewan Jazz Festival • Saskatoon, Saskatchewan • Jun 24 – Jul 3 • $15 – $100 • See some of the biggest names in music. Performances include Macy Gray, Tegan and Sara, Arrested Development + De La Soul, Hot Club Edmonton ft Calvin Vollrath and many more • saskjazz.com • 306.652.1421 Soap Box Derby • Main Street, Holden • Jun 11, 1:30 pm • Part of the Holden Famers' Days. Race your soap box down Main Street • village.holden.ab.ca

Stoney Lake Stampede • Stoney Lake Rodeo Grounds • Jul 2 – 3 • $10 • Thrilling rodeo action and pancake breakfast • town.stpaul. ab.ca • 780.724.2830 Summer Street Fest • Lloydminster • Jun 11, 10 am – 6 pm • Farmers' market, fashion show, Guitar Hero contest, live music, food, sidewalk sale and more • streetscapes.ca Ukrainian Day • Ukrainian Cultural Village, 50 km east of Edmonton on Hwy 16 • Aug 7, 9 am – 5 pm • Celebrate Ukrainian culture with a stage show, culunary delights, musical entertianment and historic activities • ukrainianvillage.ca • 780.662.3640 Vegreville Country Music Jam • Warwick Hall, Vegreville • Jun 19, Jul 17, Aug 21, Sep 18; 1 pm • Listen to some country music • 780.764.2392 Vegreville Exhibition & Country Fair • Vegreville • Aug 4 – 6 • Vegreville's annual fair offers a parade, chuck wagon races, beer gardens and carnival rides • vegreville.com • 780.632.3950 Vermillion Annual Fair • Vermillion • Jul 28 – 30 • Parade, trade show, animal judging, chuck wagons, agricultural displays and more • vermilionag.ca

Victorian Geocache Murder Mystery • Victoria Settlement • Jun 11, 1 pm • $10 • Teams will be given GPS coordinates for the mystery caches which have been placed in the surrounding area. Find all the caches and solve the mystery • culture.alberta.ca Wainwright Stampede • Wainwright • Jun 23 – 26 • $5 – $25 • The fifth largest stampede in Canada, including wild pony race, Rodeo Clown and Barrelman, CrAsh Cooper • wainwrightstampede.ca Westridge CPCA Finals • Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds • Aug 17 – 21 • $6 – $15 • World-class chuckwagon racing • lloydexh.com Windscape Kite Festival • Marston St & 11th Ave, Swift Current, SK • Jun 25 – 26, 10 am – 5 pm • This world-class event attracts kite flyers, enthusiasts and audiences from across the globe to one prairie field to enjoy an exciting weekend of kiting and family fun • windscapekitefestival.ca Winnipeg Folk Festival • Birds Hill Provincial Park, MB • Jul 6 – 10, 5 pm • $46.25 – $198 • With Blue Rodeo, k.d. lang, Little Feat, Tegan and Sara and more • winnipegfolkfestival.ca • 204.231.0096

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Zorbas Nite Thunder • Castrol Raceway, Highway 19 & Highway 2 (2 kms West), Nisku • 4 pm (gates), 6 pm (racing) • Features a variety of classes of cars competing • castrolraceway.com • 780.461.5801

EDMONTON PROPER KID FRIENDLY Edmonton Capitals • Telus Field, 10233 - 96 Ave • 7 pm • $10 – $25 (TM, O) • vs Yuma Scorpions • capsbaseball.ca • 780.414.4625

Mall • 8 pm • $15.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999 Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival • Various venues throughout Old Strathcona • Aug 11 – 21 • Celebrating 30 years of performances at the Fringe • fringetheatreadventures.ca Live Thoroughbred Racing • Northlands Racetrack, 7410 Borden Park Rd • 1 pm • northlandspark.ca • 780.471.7275

EDMONTON METRO EDMONTON METRO KID FRIENDLY Grove Cruise • Spruce Grove • Aug 12 – 14 • A celebration of automobile culture with a parade, food vendors, tons of vintage cars, a professional Elvis tribute, scavenger hunt and more • grovecruise.ca Harvest Day Fair • Bon Accord Arena, Bon Accord • Aug 13 – 14 • Slow-pitch softball tournament and market along with activities • town.bonaccord.ab.ca

SUNDAY AUGUST 14 EDMONTON PROPER Alex Nussbaum • The Comic Strip, 1646 Bourbon Street, West Edmonton

Cowboy Poetry Gathering • Stony Plain Pioneer Museum, 43 Ave, Stony Plain • Aug 12 – 14, 4:30 pm • Poetry, live music, food, trade fair and more • stonyplaincowboypoetry.com Kikino Celebration Days & Silver Birch Rodeo • Kikino Métis Settlement, 45 km south of Lac La Biche • Aug 11 – 14 • $7 – $12 • Professional rodeo, music, kids' activities and nightly steak dinner • laclabicheregion.com

EDMONTON PROPER KID FRIENDLY Edmonton Capitals • Telus Field, 10233 - 96 Ave • 7 pm • $10 – $25 (TM, O) • vs Yuma Scorpions double header • capsbaseball.ca • 780.414.4625 Summertime Treasures • 9626 96 A St • 12 – 4 pm • $5.75 – $11.50 (under 2 are free) • Enjoy educa-

tional tours, musical performance, sculpture demonstrations and a puppet show • edmonton.ca • 780.442.5311

EDMONTON METRO KID FRIENDLY Harvest Day Fair • Bon Accord Arena, Bon Accord • Aug 13 – 14 • Slow-pitch softball tournament and market along with activities • town.bonaccord.ab.ca Grove Cruise • Spruce Grove • Aug 12 – 14 • A celebration of automobile culture with a parade, food vendors, tons of vintage cars, a professional Elvis tribute, scavenger hunt and more • grovecruise.ca Wild Mushroom Exposition • Devonian Botanic Garden, Parkland County, 5 km north of Devon on Highway 60 • 11 am – 4 pm • Free (kids under 6), $3 (child 7 – 12), $5 (youth 13 – 17), $8.50 (senior), $13 (adults) • View specimens of wild mushrooms, bring your own "fungi" for identification. Scientific displays, photos, field guides, cookbooks, tastings and more • ales.ualberta.ca/devonian • 780.987.3054

whyte.ca • 780.439.5058

MONDAY AUGUST 15 EDMONTON PROPER Boogie Patrol • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Aug 15 – 20 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058

EDMONTON METRO KID FRIENDLY TOTAL Under the Big Top • Festival Place, 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park • 9 am – 4 pm • $290 • A chance for children age 9 – 17 to develop circus skills like magic and puppetry • festivalplace.ab.ca

Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival • Various venues throughout Old Strathcona • Aug 11 – 21 • Celebrating 30 years of performances at the Fringe • fringetheatreadventures.ca

TUESDAY AUGUST 16

Boogie Patrol • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Aug 15 – 20 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058 ESO Musician Showcase • Box Office #4 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Corner of 99 St and 102 Ave • Select members of your ESO share their favourite pieces in this special summer showcase event • winspearcentre.com • 780.428.1414

EDMONTON PROPER KID FRIENDLY Edmonton Capitals • Telus Field, 10233 - 96 Ave • 7 pm • $10 – $25 (TM, O) • vs Yuma Scorpions • capsbaseball.ca • 780.414.4625

Did you know Edmonton was once home to a women’s hockey team called the Edmonton Swastikas? This was well before the symbol became associated with anti-Semitism.

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 17 EDMONTON PROPER Boogie Patrol • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Aug 15 – 20 • blueson-

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Hannibal Buress • The Comic Strip, 1646 Bourbon Street, West Edmonton Mall • 8 pm • $15.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999 Live Thoroughbred Racing • Northlands Racetrack, 7410 Borden Park Rd • 6 pm • northlandspark.ca • 780.471.7275 Winspear Centre Tour • Box Office #4 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Corner of 99 St and 102 Ave • A free tour of the Winspear Centre's lobby, chamber and backstage spaces • winspearcentre. com • 780.401.2560

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EDMONTON PROPER Each day this week, august 15 – 21

Edmonton Story Slam • Haven Social Club, 15120A Stony Plain Rd • 10 writers. 5 minutes each • thehavensocialclub.com • 780.756.6010

Qualico Patio Series • 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park • 7:30 pm • $10.25 (TM, O) • Presenting two acts featuring an eclectic variety of pop, jazz, world, Celtic, folk, blues and country from local and touring musicians. This week with The Most Blessed Man • festivalplace.ab.ca • 780.464.2852

EDMONTON PROPER KID FRIENDLY Edmonton Capitals • Telus Field, 10233 - 96 Ave • 7 pm • $10 – $25 (TM, O) • vs Yuma Scorpions • capsbaseball. ca • 780.414.4625

THURSDAY AUGUST 18 EDMONTON PROPER Boogie Patrol • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Aug 15 – 20 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058 Hannibal Buress • The Comic Strip, 1646 Bourbon Street, West Edmonton Mall • 8 pm • $15.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999 Taylor Swift • Rexall Place, 7424 - 118 Ave • Aug 18 – 19, 7:30 pm • With special guest Needtobreathe • northlands.com

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Did you know the Great Divide Waterfall on the Highlevel Bridge is seven metres taller than Niagara Falls?

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Wine Regions: Champagne • deVine Wines and Spirits, 10111 - 104 St • $50 (per person) • Taste some the greatest champagnes • devinewines.ca

EDMONTON PROPER KID FRIENDLY Edmonton Capitals • Telus Field, 10233 - 96 Ave • 7 pm • $10 – $25 (TM, O) • vs Chico Outlaws • capsbaseball.ca • 780.414.4625

EDMONTON METRO KID FRIENDLY Sweet Sounds of Stony & Outdoor Movie • Rotary Park, 48 St, Stony Plain • 6:30 pm – 10: 45 pm • Outdoor screening of a children's classic. Bring your blankets, chairs and jackets • stonyplain.com TOTAL Under the Big Top • Festival Place, 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park • 9 am – 4 pm • $290 • A chance for children age 9 – 17 to develop circus skills like magic and puppetry • festivalplace.ab.ca

FRIDAY AUGUST 19

Hannibal Buress • The Comic Strip, 1646 Bourbon Street, West Edmonton Mall • 8 pm & 10:30 pm • $22.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999 Live Thoroughbred Racing • Northlands Racetrack, 7410 Borden Park Rd • 7 pm • northlandspark.ca • 780.471.7275 Taylor Swift • Rexall Place, 7424 - 118 Ave • Aug 18 – 19, 7:30 pm • With special guest Needtobreathe • northlands.com The Wee Hours • Jeffery's Cafe, 9640 142 St • $10 • jeffreyscafe.com

EDMONTON METRO JB's Power Centre Street Legal • Castrol Raceway, Highway 19 & Highway 2 (2 km West), Nisku • Race down it yourself during a weekly Street Legal • castrolraceway.com • 780.461.5801

EDMONTON PROPER KID FRIENDLY

EDMONTON PROPER Blues Fest 2011 • Heritage Amphitheatre, Hawrelak Park • 5:30 pm – 10 pm • $40 – $90 • With performances by the David Gogo Band, Reba Russell Band and Kim Wilson's Blues All-Stars featuring Billy Flynn and Barrelhouse Chuck • bluesinternationalltd.com Boogie Patrol • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Aug 15 – 20 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058

Edmonton Dragon Boat Festival 15th Annual • Louise McKinney Park • Aug 19 – 21 • The race course for the festival is approximately 400 m long with races generally lasting between 2 to 3.5 intense minutes • edmontondragonboatfestival.com • 780.493.8158

Edmonton Capitals • Telus Field, 10233 - 96 Ave • 7 pm • $10 – $25 (TM, O) • vs Chico Outlaws • capsbaseball.ca • 780.414.4625 Edmonton Eskimos • Commonwealth Stadium, 11000 Stadium Rd • 7 pm • vs the BC Lions • esks.com • 780.448.3757 Movies on the Square • Sir Winston Churchill Square • 7:30 pm • Free • Watch a blockbuster movie on a 3-storey high inflatable screen. Come early to secure a seat, grab some

snacks, and enjoy pre-entertainment with a balloon artist, dancing and more • edmonton.ca/moviesonthesquare

Did you know the High Level Bridge is the highest Streetcar river-crossing bridge in the world?

SATURDAY AUGUST 20 EDMONTON PROPER Blues Fest 2011 • Heritage Amphitheatre, Hawrelak Park • 2:30 pm – 10 pm • $40 – $90 • With performances by the Duffy Bishop Band, Dave Riley and Bob Corritore, Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band, John Nemeth Soul Revue and Guitar Shorty Band • bluesinternationalltd.com Boogie Patrol • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Aug 15 – 20 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058 Cecile Doo Kingue • Jeffery's Cafe, 9640 - 142 St • $10 • jeffreyscafe.com Donnie McClurkin, Terrell Edwards & Reach, Andy Krenz & The Yokefellow • University of Alberta Universiade Pavilion, 87 Ave & 112 St • 6:30 pm • $46.50 (TM) • ticketmaster.ca Edmonton Dragon Boat Festival 15th Annual • Louise McKinney Park • Aug 19 – 21 • The race course for the festival is approximately 400 m long with races generally lasting between 2 to 3.5 intense minutes • edmontondragonboatfestival.com • 780.493.8158

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Intact Derby Canadian Edmonton Marathon Weekend • Northlands Park • Aug 20 – 21, 10:30 am – 8 pm • Variety of kids activities, plus 5 km and 10 km run/walks • events.runningroom.com

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MONDAY AUGUST 22

Edmonton Capitals • Telus Field, 10233 - 96 Ave • 7 pm • $10 – $25 (TM, O) • vs Chico Outlaws • capsbaseball.ca • 780.414.4625

EDMONTON PROPER

Intact Derby Canadian Edmonton Marathon Weekend • Northlands Park • Aug 20 – 21, 10:30 am – 8 pm • Variety of kids activities, plus 5 km and 10 km run/walks • events.runningroom.com Movies on the Square • Sir Winston Churchill Square • 7:30 pm • Free • Watch a blockbuster movie on a 3-storey high inflatable screen. Come early to secure a seat, grab some snacks, and enjoy pre-entertainment with a balloon artist, dancing and more • edmonton.ca/moviesonthesquare

Gary Martin and the Heavenly Blues • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Aug 22 – 27 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058

TUESDAY AUGUST 23 EDMONTON PROPER

EDMONTON METRO Kid Friendly Corn Roast • Spruce Grove Grain Elevator Museum, 100 Railway Ave, Spruce Grove • 9:30 am – 6:30 pm • Corn roast, games, pony rides and petting zoo • sprucegroveagsociety.com High Tea at the Garden • Devonian Botanic Garden, Parkland County, 5 km north of Devon on Highway 60 • 2 pm • Free (kids under 6), $3 (child 7 – 12), $5 (youth 13 – 17), $8.50 (senior), $13 (adults) • Tea and goodies with a seasonal twist. High Tea served in the Pine Pavilion overlooking the idyllic Grebe Pond • ales.ualberta.ca/devonian • 780.987.3054

SUNDAY AUGUST 21 EDMONTON PROPER Blues Fest 2011 • Heritage Amphitheatre, Hawrelak Park • 2:30 pm – 10 pm • $40 – $90 • With performances by David Vest, the Sean Carney Band, RJ Mischo with Mike Morgan and the Crawll and many more • bluesinternationalltd.com Edmonton Dragon Boat Festival 15th Annual • Louise McKinney Park • Aug 19 – 21 • The race course for the festival is approximately 400 m long with races generally lasting between 2 to 3.5 intense minutes • edmontondragonboatfestival. com • 780.493.8158 Hannibal Buress • The Comic Strip, 1646 Bourbon Street, West Edmonton Mall • 8 pm • $15.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999

EDMONTON PROPER KID FRIENDLY Edmonton Capitals • Telus Field, 10233 - 96 Ave • 2 pm • $10 – $25 (TM, O) • vs Chico Outlaws • capsbaseball.ca • 780.414.4625

Gary Martin and the Heavenly Blues • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Aug 22 – 27 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058 Mrs Lindeman Proposes ... • Varscona Theatre, 10329 - 83 Ave • 7 pm • $18 – $20 • A stranger's simple act of deliberate misrepresentation has decidedly profound ramifications for a small group of intimate acquaintances • varsconatheatre.com • 780.433.3399 Music of the Davis Concert Organ • Winspear Centre, Sir Winston Churchill Square Northwest • 12 pm • Marnie Giesbrecht performs a solo recital on the Winspear's magnificent organ • edmontonsymphony.com

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 24 EDMONTON PROPER KID FRIENDLY Gary Martin and the Heavenly Blues • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Aug 22 – 27 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058 JJ Grey & Mofro • Haven Social Club, 15120A Stony Plain Rd • With guests • thehavensocialclub.com • 780.756.6010 Live Thoroughbred Racing • Northlands Racetrack, 7410 Borden Park Rd • 6 pm • northlandspark.ca • 780.471.7275 Mark Viera • The Comic Strip, 1646 Bourbon Street, West Edmonton Mall • 8 pm • $15.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999 Mrs Lindeman Proposes ... • Varscona Theatre, 10329 - 83 Ave • 7 pm • $18 – $20 • A stranger's simple act of deliberate misrepresentation has decidedly profound ramifications for a small group of intimate acquaintances • varsconatheatre.com • 780.433.3399

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Alberta 401 years since Galileo, a Dark Sky Discovery Weekend • Pine Bungalows, Jasper • Jul 31 • Featuring Frank Florian, director of Space Science and Special Assistant to the President at the Telus World of Science. Bring your telescope and binoculars to discover the sky • pinebungalows.com Artswells Festival • Wells and Barkerville, BC, four hours west of Jasper • Jul 29 – Aug 1 • $90 (weekend pass - until Jun 30), $35 (gate) • Over 100 musical acts on nine stages over four day with over 30 workshops, and screening of independent films • artswells.com Beaver Bike Festival • Hinton Bike Park, Hinton • Jun 18, 9 am – 5 pm • Competitions, food, prizes, sweet bike jumps and more • bikehinton.com Brazeau County Fair • Jun 11 – 12 • Drayton Valley • Pancake breakfast, parade, livestock show, farmers' market, wheelbarrow races and more • dvagsociety.com Canada Day in Drayton Valley • Drayton Valley • Jul 1 • Parade and celebrations • brazeautourism.ca • 1.800.633.0899

over 125 km of mountains, canyons, rivers and suffering. Solo and group categories available, and live music at night. Performances by Tupelo Honey, Corb Lund, Glass Tiger and more. Fun for families with gyro-ride, space simulator, rock wall and more • canadiandeathrace.com • deathfest.ca County Cruisers Show & Shine • Jun 18 • Mayerthorpe • The Mayerthorpe County Cruisers will be holding their annual show and shine of classic cars • mayerthorpe.ca David Thompson Bicentennial • Jasper Yellowhead Museum & Archives, 400 Bonhomme St • May 6 – Sep 25, 10 am – 5 pm • Paintings by Don McMaster inspired by the exact words from David Thompson's journals and the touring exhibit of David Thompson • jasper.travel/things-to-do Edson's Centennial • Edson • Join the town of Edson as they celebrate 100 years! Events are held throughout the summer including 100 Quilts for 100 Years Show (Jun 10 – 11), the 31st Annual Alberta Mine Rescue Competition (Jun 18), and of course the Edson’s 100th Anniversary Parade (July 9) • edson100.com

Dozens of teams, three game guarantee • edsonkinsmen.ca Lobsterfest • Jasper Activity Centre, 303 Pyramid Ave, Jasper • Jun 11 • $55 • Jasper Rotary Club annual fundraiser and dinner, with lobster, live music from The Linkomatics and an auction • clubrunner.ca/jasper Mary Reimer Memorial Rodeo • Mary Reimer Park, Hinton • Jul 22 – 24 • Rodeo, family dance and free camping • discoverhinton.com • 780.865.5541 Motion Notion Festival • Bent River Ranch, Drayton Valley, one hour west of Edmonton • Jul 14 – 18, 12 pm • $80 – $160 • A festival celebrating the centrality of motion to life, featuring live DJs from around the world • motionnotion. com • 403.274.5978 National Parks Day • Jasper • Jul 16 • Free guided hikes, interpretive displays, children's activities and more • parksday.ca Pembina River Nights • Rangeton Park, Evansburg • Jul 8 – 9 • $50 – $100 • With Tatam Reeves, 100 Mile House, Souljah Fyah, Fred Eaglesmith, Campus Thieves and more • asmallshieldmusic.ca • 780.514.4536

Föhn Festival • Green Square, Hinton • 5 pm • Jun 30, 6 pm – 11:30 pm • A celebration of Hinton's multiculturalism, with pavillions, activities and fireworks • hinton.ca

Pembina Valley Daze • Evansburg, one hour west of Edmonton on Hwy 16 • Aug 5 – 7 • Steak barbecues, a parade, petting zoo, pancake breakfast and more spice up Evansburg this weekend • partnersonthepembina.com

Full Moon Hike • Friends of Jasper, 500 Connaught Drive, Jasper • Jul 7, Aug 6, Sep 4 • Nocturnal exploration with enthusiastic, educated volunteers • friendsofjasper.com • 780.852.4341

Sasquatch Sweet Sixteen • Pembina River, Evansburg • Jul 22 – 24 • $50 – $70 • Featuring Age of Reason, Kevin Cook Band, Breezy Brian Gregg and more • brassmonkeyproductions.com

Canada Day in Jasper • Jasper • Jul 1 • Pancake breakfast, parade, flag-raising ceremony, live entertainment, fireworks and more • jaspercanadaday.com • 780.852.3858

Jasper Heritage Rodeo • Jasper • Aug 17 – 20 • Free (kids 4 and under), $12 (kids 5 – 14), $20 (adults), $52 (family) • Professional rodeo along with live music, a parade and show riding • jasperheritagerodeo.com

Sidewalk Jamboree • Sidewalks of Edson • Aug 18 – 20 • $28 – $30 • Sidewalk carnival with great variety of rides • edsonchamber.com • 780.723.4918

Canadian Death Race • Grande Cache • Jul 29 – Aug 1 • A premier endurance race

Kin Mini Slo Pitch Tournament • Vision Park, Edson • Jul 29 – Aug 1 •

Canada Day in Edson • Centennial Park, Edson • Jul 1 • Variety of celebrations, including a duck race • townofedson.ca Canada Day in Grande Cache • Grande Cache • Jul 1 • Parade, food, music and more • grandecache.ca Canada Day in Hinton • Hinton • Jul 1 • Pancake breakfast, parade, activities in Green Square and more • hinton.ca

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Thunder in the Valley Drag Racing • Drayton Valley Municipal Airport, Drayton Valley • Sep 2 – 4 • See a variety of drag races, including Canada's only jet

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cars and motorbikes • thunderinthevalleydragrace.ca • 780.542.7357 Walking the Wilds of Jasper Discovery Weekend • Pine Bungalows, Jasper • Aug 13 – 15 • Bring your sturdy walking shoes and follow naturalist Kirsten Smitten down her favourite trails • pinebungalows.com Wildlife Festival • Visitor Information Centre, 409 Patricia Street, Jasper • Aug 28 – 29 • Join Parks Canada and the community of Jasper for the 5th Annual Wildlife Festival to learn about all the work and research that goes into protecting Jasper's wildlife • jaspercanadianrockies.com • 780.852.1886 Wild Mountain Music Festival • Entrance Ranch, just north of Hinton • Jul 15 – 17 • $25 – $90 • A weekend of music featuring Ian Tyson, Harry Manx, Fred Eaglesmith and more • wildmountainmusicfest.ca • 780.865.0849

British Columbia Burnaby Blues & Roots Festival • Deer Lake Park, Burnaby, BC • Aug 13 • Early Bird tickets (to June 30th): $55 (single), $170 Party Pack (for 4); Advance July 1-August 12: $65 (single), $180 Party Pack (for 4); Day of event: $70; kids under 12 FREE with adult • The 12th annual festival with performances by k.d. lang, John Mayall, Imelda May, Matt Anderson and others • burnabybluesfestival.com • 604.291.6864 Desert Daze • Spences Bridge, BC • Aug 19 – 21 • Tickets $15 – $60 • With performances by Andrea Ramolo, Carolyn Mark, Sean Ashby, Romi Mayes, The Streets, Rockland Moran. The festival includes farm displays, a drumming presentation, supervised kids’ area, beer garden, vendors, pickle making, apple bobbing, watermelon seed spitting and more • desertdaze.ca

Discovery Coast Music Festival • Bella Coola, BC • July 23 – 24 • $45 (weekend pass), $20 (advance - day pass) , $25 (at the gate) • Celebrating its 12th year, the festival has an lineup including roots, rock, world, blues, folk & more; an interactive children’s site, food & craft vendors and workshops • bellacoolamusic.org Edge of the World Festival • Queen Charlotte, BC • Aug 5 – 7 • $30-60 (adults), $120 (family) • Performers this year include Wayne Lavallee, The DoneFors, Jaffa Road, The Odds and many more. The EOTW festival opens and closes with traditional Haida song and dance • edgefestival.com Elko Festival of Entertainers • Elko, BC • Aug 13 – 14 • $40 (full event) • The 5th annual Elko Festival features shows at 2pm & 7pm on Saturday in the Community Hall, Cowboy Poetry, Comedy & Music, Open Mic, Feast Dinner and Social Evening. On Sunday there is a Pancake Breakfast & Cowboy Church. A children’s event is also planned. Camping available • 250.529.741 Filberg Festival • Comox, BC • July 29 – Aug 1 • $15, Free (12 and under) • Featuring more than 120 artisans, great food and lively entertainment for all ages on the beautiful 9-acre waterfront Filberg Heritage Lodge & Park. No dogs please • filbergfestival.com Gibsons Landing Jazz Festival • Gibsons Landing, BC • Jun 10 – 12 • Tickets available at Gaia Fair Trade (Gibsons), MELOmania (Roberts Creek), WindSong Gallery (Sechelt) or reserve by email info@coastjazz.com • The 16th annual festival has 2 days of outdoor concerts, 2 evening dances, Sunday Jazz brunch and more featuring Mimosa, Don Ross, Cory Weeds Quintet, Black Trap Melissas, Tanga and more • coastjazz.com Kaslo Jazz Festival • Kaslo, BC • July 29 – 31 • $35 (Friday night), $68 (Sat & Sun), $155 (weekend pass) • With performances by Jim Byrnes, Dan Mangan and Delhi 2 Dublin performing Friday night and on the weekend David Gogo, Mark Hummel & the Blues Survivors, Paul Peress, Mr. Something Something, and many more • kaslojazzfest.com Komasket Music Festival • Vernon, BC • July 29 – 31 • Weekend pass: $70 (until June 1st); Day pass: $40 (Fri), $50 (Sat), $50 (Sun); Free (kids 12 and

under); Camping: $10 (per person; weekend pass holders) • Three days of incredible music on 4 stages, workshops, food market, dancing, swimming, vendors, a Kids Zone, Kayak tours, healing arts tens etc on the powwow grounds of the Okanagan Indian Band • komasketmusicfestical.com Kulth Music Festival • Coombs, BC • Jul 16 – 17 • Early bird tickets (until June); $135 (weekend pass), $75 (Sat), $65 (Sun), Free (12 and under with adult) • Performers include: Le-La-La Dancers, Giraffe Aftermath, Mr. Moe, Hebegebe, Funk the System, TLGLTP, Red Light Quadrant, Think Tank (MC), & DJ Trever & many, many more. Includes a Kids’ area, family zone, food concessions and market • kulth-kachoolth.ca Kumsheen Summer Music Series • Kumsheen Rafting Resort’s poolside gazebo , Lytton, BC • Jul 16 – Aug 27, every Sat, 8:30 – 10: 30 pm • $5 – 35 (plus tax) • Performers include Colin Bullock, Linda McRae, Allen & Alexander, Paul Filek, Ryan McAllister and Steph Macpherson • kumsheen.com/music Lytton River Festival • Lytton, BC • Sep 2 – 4 • Free • Performances on the main stages Friday and Saturday nights with DGM, Gerald Charlie and the Black Owl Blues Band, Richie and the Fendermen and Blackdog Blue. Table 23 Improv Company perform Saturday, experience an all-day Powwow on Sunday, artisan craft demos & sale, children’s activities and Chicken Poop Bingo • riverfestival.ca Music in the Park • Heritage Place Park , Ashcroft, BC • Jun – Aug, 2nd & 4th Wed, 6:30 – 9:30 pm • Donations accepted • Bring a chair, a blanket, and a picnic dinner or buy dinner from one of the food vendors. Lineup includes: Flat Busted, Willy Blizzard, DanaMarie Battaglia with Sound Refuge, Linda McRae (from Nashville), and The Masonettes (Leslie Alexander & Llynn Kellman) • windingriversarts.ca Music on the Mountain (MoM) Festival • Murray Ridge Ski Area, Fort St. James, BC • Aug 26 – 28 • $60 (weekend), Free (12 and under); Free (camping) • The 2nd annual festival includes workshops, visual arts, roving theatre, children’s tent, food & art vendors, culinary arts, performances and more • momfestival.com

Music under the Stars • Tree House Café , 106 Purvis Lane, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, BC • May – Oct • The 13th annual Music under the Stars festival. 111 + consecutive nights of live music featuring over 50 musicians • treehousecafe.com • 250.538.7309 Rare Earth Music Fest • Vernon, BC • Jul 23 – 24 • Early bird tickets (before 30 June) $90 (Adult, 2-day pass), $55 (1-day pass, Sat), $35 (1-day pass, Sun) Free (12 and under with adult) • Artists working with artists celebrating our rare piece of earth through music • rareearthjazzandbluesfest.com ReImagine Art Festival • Penticton, BC • Sep 23 – 25 • This event transforms the back walls and alleyways of Penticton into a gallery of art. Street art, murals, film & more. Explore, create, reimagine • downtownpenticton.org Robson Valley Music Festival • Robson Valley, Dunster, BC • Aug 19 – 21 • $65 (Early bird tickets , May 1- Jul 15); $85 (regular tickets, Jul 16- Aug 1); Camping $10 (person) • A great weekend of live music with Oka, Digging Roots, Kinnie Star and more • robsonvalleymusicfestivalbc.com Rock Cut Blues Festival • Orient, WA • July 22 – 23 • $35 (weekend pass), $20 (Fri evening only), $25 (Sat evening only) • This year’s festival includes the musical talents of: Son Jack Jr., Sarah Brown Band, Eddie Turner, Voo Doo Church Band, and the Randy Oxford Band. Camping available • rockcutblues.com Rockin’ River Music Fest • Mission, BC • Aug 12 – 13 • $99-109 (reserved), $89 (general); Free (12 and under with adult, with general admission) • The lineup includes country greats like Lonestar, Sawyer Brown, Travis Tritt, Kenny Hess, Julian Austin and many more. Includes beverage garden. Camping available • rockinriver.com Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival • Salmon Arm, BC • Aug 19 – 21 • $48 – $162; $75 (camping, 3 nights, max 4 people per spot) • Featuring 6 daytime stages and 2 evening stages, craft & food vendors, artisan market, children’s activities, beverage gardens, and camping. See web site for a long list of performers • rootsandblues.ca

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Serenity Music by the River Concert Series • Birch Island, BC • May – Sep • $39.25 – $80; only 400 tickets available for each day • Performers include: Sister Girl, WINDBURN, Saskia & Darrel, Sayde Black, MeLiah, Mae Moore, Ryan Donn, Tom Coles and many more • serenitymusic.ca Starry Starry Night Art Auction • Penticton, BC • Jul 7 • $75 (members), $95 (non-members) • Shimmy back to the Warhol Factory Years at the Penticton Art Gallery’s biggest fundraiser of the year! Featuring a live auction, silent auction, door prizes, special surprises, live DJ, and locally-crafted food and wines of the Naramata Bench Winery Association • pentictonartgallery.com Sunshine Cabaret • Penticton, BC • Jun – Aug 20 • Free • The Sunshine Cabaret will highlight talent and song in Downtown Penticton. Lunchtime concerts are offered in Nanaimo Square. Friday and Saturday nights come alive in Gyro Park with bands and artists • downtownpenticton.org Sweetwater 905 • Rolla, BC • Sep 2 – 4 • $50 (weekend, includes camping), $60 (gate), $40 (daily) • The festival will have carriage rides, pony rides, a kids’ entertainment area and other kid-friendly events every day. Includes food vendors and a beer garden on the festival grounds • sweetwater905.ca Ukee Days • Ucluelet, BC • Jul 22 – 24 •The seaside community of Ucluelet explodes into a summery haze of live music, parades, games, fun, food, entertainment, logger sports, kidZone, beer gardens and so much more• ucluelet. travel/ukee-days-july-22-24-2011 Vancouver Folk Music Festival • Jericho Beach Park, Vancouver, BC • Jul 15 – 17 • $30 – $185 • With Leon Rosselson, Graveyard Train, Solas and more • thefestival.bc.ca • 604.602.9798 Vancouver Island Music Fest • Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds, Comox, BC • Jul 8 – 10 • $129 – $159 (adults), $99 – $129 (seniors), $49 – $99 (youth), free (kids 12 and under) • Has 6 stages, riverside camping and family activities. Featuring an amazing lineup including David Crosbie, Daniel Lapp, Arrested Development, Morlove, Celso Muchado, Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas and many more • islandmusicfest.comw

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from New Zealand • devinewines.ca

EDMONTON PROPER KID FRIENDLY Edmonton Capitals • Telus Field, 10233 - 96 Ave • 7 pm • $10 – $25 (TM, O) • vs Calgary Vipers • capsbaseball.ca • 780.414.4625

FRIDAY AUGUST 26 EDMONTON PROPER

EDMONTON PROPER Gary Martin and the Heavenly Blues • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Aug 22 – 27 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058 Mark Viera • The Comic Strip, 1646 Bourbon Street, West Edmonton Mall • 8 pm • $15.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999 Mrs Lindeman Proposes ... • Varscona Theatre, 10329 - 83 Ave • 7 pm • $18 – $20 • A stranger's simple act of deliberate misrepresentation has decidedly profound ramifications for a small group of intimate acquaintances • varsconatheatre.com • 780.433.3399 Wine Regions: New Zealand • deVine Wines and Spirits, 10111 - 104 St • $40 (per person) • Taste some of the greatest wines

Gary Martin and the Heavenly Blues • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Aug 22 – 27 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058 Live Thoroughbred Racing • Northlands Racetrack, 7410 Borden Park Rd • 7 pm • northlandspark.ca • 780.471.7275 Mark Viera • The Comic Strip, 1646 Bourbon Street, West Edmonton Mall • 8 pm & 10:30 pm • $22.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999 Mrs Lindeman Proposes ... • Varscona Theatre, 10329 - 83 Ave • 7 pm • $18 – $20 • A stranger's simple act of deliberate misrepresentation has decidedly profound ramifications for a

small group of intimate acquaintances • varsconatheatre.com • 780.433.3399

EDMONTON PROPER KID FRIENDLY Edmonton Capitals • Telus Field, 10233 - 96 Ave • 7 pm • $10 – $25 (TM, O) • vs Calgary Vipers • capsbaseball.ca • 780.414.4625

SATURDAY AUGUST 27 EDMONTON PROPER Blink-182 • Rexall Place 7424 - 118 Ave • With guests Rancid and Against Me • northlands.com Gary Martin and the Heavenly Blues • Blues on Whyte, 10329 Whyte Ave • Aug 22 – 27 • bluesonwhyte.ca • 780.439.5058 Live Thoroughbred Racing • Northlands Racetrack, 7410 Borden Park Rd • 1 pm • northlandspark.ca • 780.471.7275 Mark Viera • The Comic Strip, 1646 Bourbon Street, West Edmonton Mall • 8 pm & 10:30 pm • $22.50 •

thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999 Mrs Lindeman Proposes ... • Varscona Theatre, 10329 - 83 Ave • 2 pm & 7 pm• $18 – $20 • A stranger's simple act of deliberate misrepresentation has decidedly profound ramifications for a small group of intimate acquaintances • varsconatheatre.com • 780.433.3399

SUNDAY AUGUST 28

Open Sky Music Festival • Heritage Amphitheatre, Hawrelak Park • 9930 Groat Rd • The second year for this festival. Includes surf rock, island rock, acoustic and reggae music. With performances by Jeff Morris, Erica Viegas, Rebel Emergency, Rocky Mountain Rebel Music and many more • openskymusicfestival.com

Little River Band • Century Casino, 13103 Fort Road • 8 pm • $39.20 (TM) • cnty.com • 780.643.4000

EDMONTON PROPER KID FRIENDLY Edmonton Capitals • Telus Field, 10233 - 96 Ave • 7 pm • $10 – $25 (TM, O) • vs Calgary Vipers • capsbaseball. ca • 780.414.4625 Field to Table: A Horticultural Extravaganza • Fort Edmonton Park, Corner of Fox Drive and Whitemud Drive • Aug 27 – 27, 11 am • Free with park admission • Includes a professionally judged Horticultural Bench Show, music, displays, dance demonstrations and activities • fortedmontonpark.ca • 780.442.5311

EDMONTON PROPER

Live Thoroughbred Racing • Northlands Racetrack, 7410 Borden Park Rd • 1 pm • northlandspark.ca • 780.471.7275 Mark Viera • The Comic Strip, 1646 Bourbon Street, West Edmonton Mall • 8 pm • $15.50 • thecomicstrip.ca • 780.483.5999 Open Sky Music Festival • Heritage Amphitheatre, Hawrelak Park • 9930 Groat Rd • The second year for this festival. Includes surf rock, island rock, acoustic and reggae music. With performances by Jordan Jones, Soulicitors, Katie Perman, Makeshift Innocence and many more • openskymusicfestival.com

EDMONTON PROPER KID FRIENDLY Edmonton Capitals • Telus Field, 10233 - 96 Ave • 2 pm • $10 – $25 (TM, O) • vs Calgary Vipers double header • capsbaseball.ca • 780.414.4625 Field to Table: A Horticultural Extravaganza • Fort Edmonton Park, Corner of Fox Drive and Whitemud Drive • Aug 27 – 27, 11 am • Free with park admission • Includes a professionally judged Horticultural Bench Show, music, displays, dance demonstrations and activities • fortedmontonpark.ca • 780.442.5311 Summertime Treasures • 9626 - 96 A St • 12 – 4 pm • $5.75 – $11.50 (under 2 are free) • Enjoy educational tours, musical performance, sculpture demonstrations and a puppet show • edmonton.ca • 780.442.5311

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TUESDAY AUGUST 30 EDMONTON PROPER Santana • Rexall Place, 7424 - 118 Ave • 6:30 pm (doors), 7:30 pm (show) • $40.00, $60.00 & $85.50 • With special guests Michael Franti & Spearhead • santana.com

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 31

EDMONTON PROPER

Live Thoroughbred Racing • Northlands Racetrack, 7410 Borden Park Rd • 6 pm • northlandspark.ca • 780.471.7275 Ray Lamontagne and the Pariah Dogs • Enmax Hall, Winspear Centre • 7:30 pm (doors), 8:30 pm (show) • $39.50 & $55.00 • With guests Vusi Mahlasela • winspearcentre.com

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Hot Summer Guide.com Events where tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster will contain the abbreviation TM. You can reach Ticketmaster by calling 780.451.8000 or visiting ticketmaster.ca. Tix on the Square will be abbreviated Tix. You can reach Tix on the Square at 780.420.1757 or visiting tixonthesquare.com. Blackbyrd Myoozik will be B. You can reach Blackbyrd at 780.439.1273 or blackbyrd.ca. Other ticket vendors will be abbreviated O and can be found through the contact info listed for each event.

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 1 EDMONTON PROPER Stan Gallant • Atlantic Trap and Gill, 7704 Calgary Trail • Sep 1 – 3, 9:30 pm • atlantictrapandgill.com/edmonton• 780.432.4611

EDMONTON METRO ArtWalk–St Albert • Perron District, downtown St Albert • Enjoy an incredible selection of art • artwalkstalbert.com

Amphitheatre, Hawrelak Park, 2909 - 113 Ave • 7 pm • $20 – $39 • Part of 2011 Symphony Under the Sky • edmontonsymphony.com • 780.428.1414

Super Chevy Show • Castrol Raceway, north of Leduc on Hwy 19 • Sep 2 – 4 • See some of the coolest Chevys around • castrolraceway.com

EDMONTON PROPER KID FRIENDLY

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 3 EDMONTON PROPER A Breezy Broadway Afternoon • Heritage Amphitheatre, Hawrelak Park, 2909 - 113 Ave • 2 pm • $13 – $33 • An afternoon of familiar songs from award-winning Broadway greats like Rodgers, Bernstein, and Sondheim. Part of 2011 Symphony Under the Sky • edmontonsymphony.com • 780.428.1414 Hollywood Favourites • Heritage Amphitheatre, Hawrelak Park, 2909 - 113 Ave • 7 pm • $13 – $33 • Tributes to the greatest movies out of Hollywood. Part of 2011 Symphony Under the Sky • edmontonsymphony.com • 780.428.1414

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 2

Stan Gallant • Atlantic Trap and Gill, 7704 Calgary Trail • Sep 1 – 3, 9:30 pm • atlantictrapandgill.com/edmonton• 780.432.4611

EDMONTON PROPER

EDMONTON Metro

The F-Holes CD Release Show • Haven Social Club, 15120A Stony Plain Rd • 8 pm • With guests • thehavensocialclub.com • 780.756.6010

Beaumont Blues Festival • Beaumont, AB • Sep 2 – 4 • An all-Canadian blues festival featuring performances of Joe Nolan, Ray Gun Cowboys, Marshall Lawrence, Monkey Junk and more • beaumontblues.net

Josh Groban • Rexall Place, 7424 - 118 Ave • 7 pm • $69.50 • With guests • joshgroban.com Mozart, Handel & Brahms • Heritage Amphitheatre, Hawrelak Park, 2909 - 113 Ave • 7 pm • $13 – $33 • Part of the 2011 Symphony Under the Sky • winspearcentre.com • 780.428.1414 Stan Gallant • Atlantic Trap and Gill, 7704 Calgary Trail • Sep 1 – 3, 9:30 pm • atlantictrapandgill.com/edmonton• 780.432.4611

EDMONTON PROPER KID FRIENDLY Movies on the Square • Sir Winston Churchill Square • 7:30 pm • Free • Watch a blockbuster movie on a 3-storey high inflatable screen. Come early to secure a seat, grab some snacks, and enjoy pre-entertainment with a balloon artist, dancing and more • edmonton.ca/moviesonthesquare

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mont, AB • Sep 2 – 4 • An all-Canadian blues festival featuring performances of Joe Nolan, Raygun Cowboys, Marshall Lawrence, Monkey Junk and more • beaumontblues.net

Super Chevy Show • Castrol Raceway, north of Leduc on Hwy 19 • Sep 2 – 4 • See some of the coolest Chevy's around • castrolraceway.com

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 4

EDMONTON METRO

EDMONTON PROPER

Beaumont Blues Festival • Beau-

Ian Tyson and the ESO • Heritage

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Movies on the Square • Sir Winston Churchill Square • 7:30 pm • Free • Watch a blockbuster movie on a 3-storey high inflatable screen. Come early to secure a seat, grab some snacks, and enjoy pre-entertainment with a balloon artist, dancing and more • edmonton.ca/moviesonthesquare Storytelling Festival • Fort Edmonton Park, Corner of Fox Drive and Whitemud Drive • Sep 4 – 5 • Storytellers throughout the Park will share tales that will lead your imagination into a land of delight, enchantment and learning • fortedmontonpark.ca • 780.442.5311

EDMONTON METRO Beaumont Blues Festival • Beaumont, AB • Sep 2 – 4 • An all-Canadian blues festival featuring performances of Joe Nolan, Raygun Cowboys, Marshall Lawrence, Monkey Junk and more • beaumontblues.net Super Chevy Show • Castrol Raceway, north of Leduc on Hwy 19 • Sep 2 – 4 • See some of the coolest Chevy's around • castrolraceway.com

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 5 EDMONTON PROPER 1st Alberta Digital International Exhibition • City Hall, 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square • Free • Showcase of world-class photos and photographers from around the globe in the 106 years history of Edmonton • apccphoto.com Rhapsody in Blue • Heritage Amphitheatre, Hawrelak Park, 2909 - 113 Ave • 7 pm • $13 – $33 • Part of 2011 Symphony Under the Sky • edmontonsymphony.com • 780.428.1414

EDMONTON PROPER KID FRIENDLY Storytelling Festival • Fort Edmonton Park, Corner of Fox Drive and Whitemud Drive • Sep 4 – 5 • Storytellers throughout the Park will share tales that will lead your imagination into a land of delight, enchantment and learning • fortedmontonpark.ca • 780.442.5311

EDMONTON METRO Super Chevy Show • Castrol Raceway, north of Leduc on Hwy 19 • Sep 2 – 4 • See some of the coolest Chevys around • castrolraceway.com

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Jen: Top – House of Spy (ms) Belt – Brave (ms) Skirt – (mal) Necklace – Plum Tipsy (bB) Shoes – Filippa K (Gp)

Norm: Sweater – sns herning (GP) Belt – Oliver Spencer (GP) Chinos – Naked & Famous (J) Boots – Bedstu (j)

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Tshirt – Preloved (MS)

trunks – Gant Rugger (j)

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Jen: Dress – Cinder and Smoke (BB) Jacket – APC (GP) Scarf – Paul Smith (GP) Earrings – Erica Wiener (BB) Bracelets – (SOG) Booties – Rag & Bone (GP)

Skirt – BCBGeneration (Sog)

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Norm: Shirt – Wings + Horns (GP) Jeans – APC (GP) Jacket – Matinique (J) Handkerchief – (T) Shoes – Filippa K (GP)

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Clockwise from top Erika Wiener earrings Tomb Stamp necklace Cloud and Lolly Necklace Erica Wiener Necklace Kiko Bracelet (all Bb)

credits Stylist: Chelsea Boos Photographer: Eden Munro Models: Jen Koole and Norm Omar courtesy of Capital City Burlesque Coiffeuse: Alysha Beauty Parlour 2nd Floor, 10011 - 82 Ave, 780.429.4242

Jen: Dress – Valerie Dumaine (Ms) Necklace – Hayden (Ms) Bag – Hobo International (SOG) Norm: Shirt – Matinique (J) Jeans – Domino Jeans (Ms) Shoes – Generic Surplus (J)

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Clothing provided by: BB Bamboo Ballroom 8206 - 104 St, 780.439.1363 GP Gravity Pope 8222 Gateway Boulevard, 780.988.1637 J Jaisel 8133 - 104 St, 780.702.1388 MAL Malorie, malorie.ca, 780.918.2034 MS Meese, 10240 - 124 St and 31 D Perron St, St Albert, 780.418.1388 SOG Shades of Grey, 10116 - 124 St, 780.756.5199 T TENGteng, tengteng.org, 780.604.7518

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