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The Freewill Shakespeare Festival & Thou Art Here Announce The Free Willies
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2020
The Freewill Shakespeare Festival & Thou Art Here has announced The Free Willies, a local mix of actors and musicians joining forces to create a show touring to parks, farmer's markets, and front porches with a blend of music, comedy, and, of course, Shakespeare
Journey Through the Lens of Ed Ellis 2020 at Shumka Dance Centre
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2020
The family of local photographer Ed Ellis is inviting the community to Journey Through the Lens of Ed Ellis 2020, a celebration and exhibition of Ed's life and work on August 22 & 23 from noon to 4pm at the Shumka Dance Centre (10515-111 Street NW).  
Citadel Returns To In-Person Performance With HORIZON LAB
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2020
On March 13, 2020, we marked our final live, in-person performance on our stage with the dress rehearsal of The Garneau Block. Edmonton's arts community gathered to celebrate this story of connection and collaboration, and we're proud to announce our return to live performance will celebrate the same key values. In the Horizon Lab, we've commissioned five teams of BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and disabled creators to develop new ten-minute pieces for the Shoctor Theatre.
Edmonton's Jazz Festival to Present One More Big Weekend
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2020
The TD Edmonton International Jazz Festival  2020 continues and wraps up with one more big weekend and a tribute to 2020. Tune into edmontonjazz.com and enjoy free performances and interviews from musicians around the world.
Edmonton Fringe Launches Online Streams, Contest, Merchandise, and More in Lieu of In-Person Festival
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2020
Edmonton Fringe Theatre may not be presenting an in person festival this year, but that doesn't stop the fringe from creating content for its fans!
Experience Six Pack Theatre 2021
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2020
It's been 20 years of local Six Pack theatre and audiences continue to love the choice of a variety of plays for an amazingly low price. This season sees the re-teaming of Northern Light Theatre, Shadow Theatre, Teatro La Quindicina, Walterdale Theatre, Workshop West Playwright's Theatre and a soon-to-be-confirmed sixth company.
StreetFest 2020 Official Dates Announced
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2020
The 36th Edmonton International Street Performers Festival has completed the official StreetFest July 2020 dates bringing you online 10 days of new performances, trips down memory lane, workshops, contests, ways to get active and to get your 'silly on' with the world's best street performers, clowns, jugglers, magicians, contortionists, comedians, & performers.
The Citadel Theatre Announces Horizon Series
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2020
Earlier in June, the Citadel Theatre engaged the leadership of three brilliant Edmonton artists to form this Summer's Associate Artist team (Helen Belay, Tai Amy Grauman, and Mieko Ouchi). There are numerous initiatives in the works that we can't wait to share, and today we are thrilled to announce the first: The Horizon Series.
Edmonton's Citadel Theatre Continues Virtual Industry Sessions
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2020
Edmonton's Citadel Theatre continues their virtual Industry Sessions on Monday, July 6, according to the Citadel Theatre.
Edmonton's Jazz Festival is Online and Continuing in June
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2020
The TD Edmonton International Jazz Festival wrapped a successful Opening Weekend featuring Edmontonian, Canadian, and international musicians including Andrew Glover, Funkford Family, Bria Skonberg, Julian Lage, Veronica Swift, Emmet Cohen, and the great Sheila Jordan, featured in an exclusive CKUA radio and online interview.
Edmonton Movie Theatres Prepare for Upcoming Reopening
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2020
Movie theatres are able to reopen in Edmonton on Friday, June 19, but their relaunch strategies might push back that date, according to The Edmonton Journal.
A New Way Forward: Citadel Announces Summer 2020 Associate Artists
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2020
Last week, the Citadel issued a statement in solidarity with #BlackLivesMatter. As conversations worldwide address inequalities on and off stages in the arts, the Citadel team is committed to acting on the Inclusive part of our mandate a?" recognizing that solidarity is not enough on its own. We, and institutions like ours, have played a role in upholding systems that further marginalize Black and Indigenous storytellers, and the responsibility is on us to ensure we are following through on our commitment to Edmonton's artists and patrons with real, significant action.
Edmonton Performing Arts Extends Postponement To 2021
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2020
In a joint statement, the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra & Winspear Centre, Alberta Ballet, Edmonton Opera, and of the Citadel Theatre announced today that they will be postponing the launches of new seasons to 2021.
Shumka Announces Virtual Classes For Seniors & Adults
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2020
Shumka aims to continue to expand its reach and work in the community on an ongoing basis.
J. Percy Page High School Students Compose, Record Song From Their Homes
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2020
Students from J. Percy Page High School in Edmonton have taken their music class virtual! Although schools are closed, these students were still able to write and record a song and music video.
Edmonton Brother-Sister Duo Release New Song About Cherishing Family
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2020
Brother-sister duo The Reklaws have a released a new song about cherishing family titled 'Where I'm From,' CTV News reported. Listen to 'Where I'm From!'
Teatro La Quindicina Postponing Until 2021
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2020
Unlike some of their colleagues at other theatres, Teatro La Quindicina were fortunate in not having to close down any productions mid-run when the government-imposed physical distancing measures were enacted.
Meet THE GARNEAU BLOCK Online For One Night Only!
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2020
On the evening of March 13th, 2020, artists from Mayfield Dinner Theatre's Noises Off, Edmonton Opera's Candide, and the Citadel's Peter Pan Goes Wrong came together in the Maclab Theatre a?" each a few seats apart a?" for The Garneau Block's dress rehearsal.
Broadway Theatre in Saskatoon Uses Marquee to Keep Spirits Up
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2020
While theaters all over the world are temporarily dark due to the health crisis, one theater is finding a way to keep spirits up! The Broadway Theatre in Saskatoon is putting inspirational quotes up on its marquee to remind us all that this is only temporarily, and theater will come back again stronger than ever. Check them out below!
Freewill Shakespeare Festival Announces Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2020
Today, in a day-early, pre-William Shakespeare's 456th birthday announcement, Freewill Shakespeare Festival is excited, and delighted, to announce its new Artistic Director, David Horak.
2020 EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL STREET PERFORMERS FESTIVAL Looks For Ways to Adapt During the Health Crisis
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2020
The Board of the Edmonton International Street Performers Festival announced yesterday that they cannot proceed with the Festival's July 3-12, 2020 edition in the normal fashion.
Citadel Theatre Announces Season Re-Planning And More Updates
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2020
Read season and scheduling updates from the Citadel Theatre:
Freewill Shakespeare Festival Announces Plans for 2020 and 2021 Schedules
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2020
Today Edmonton's Freewill Shakespeare Festival announced plans for the 2020 and 2021 Festival schedules. Freewill Shakespeare Festival 2020 has been rescheduled. 
Citadel Theatre Announces Postponement of Upcoming Productions
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2020
The Citadel Theatre has released the following statement regarding upcoming performances:
SHUMKA 60 In Edmonton Announces Rescheduled Dates
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2020
Due to the unprecedented situation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, Shumka has re-scheduled our upcoming Edmonton Shumka 60 On Tour events. Ticket holders will be contacted directly with options to transfer, donate, or refund existing tickets.

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