CONCERTS: Rihanna returns to Rexall Place this spring
What a big day for concert announcements. On top of the “major historical concert event” revealed at a Mayor’s press conference on Friday, Rihanna is coming back to town this spring. She’ll perform at Rexall Place on Wednesday, March 27. Tickets go on sale Saturday, Sept. 15. Known for sexy pop-dance songs like S&M – […]
COMMENT: Booking fiction star at nonfiction festival is hypocritical opportunism
For the first time since it changed its focus to non-fiction in 2006, Litfest has opened the door to fiction – big-time fiction. The 2012 version of the event – Oct. 17-28 at venues around town – will feature Alexander McCall-Smith, the author of over 50 novels, including the highly successful “No. 1 Ladies Detective […]
RUMOUR MILL: Paul McCartney to play Edmonton this fall
The last time they made such a big deal about a simple concert announcement, it was the Rolling Stones. This time, it’s probably Paul McCartney. Anticipation is high for the announcement of a “major historical concert event” this Friday at 11 a.m. – by the Mayor Himself, no less. It’s “scheduled for Rexall Place this […]
Funny business afoot as Rapid Fire Theatre moves to the Citadel
The old idea that the Citadel Theatre is the Edmonton version of Broadway, this ivory tower that’s both artistically and financially above all other local theatre companies is about to get turned on its head. Rapid Fire Theatre is moving in. These guys are loud, known to cuss, usually hilarious, and they don’t even know […]
Steelers anthem rapper Wiz Khalifa hits town in November
Wiz Khalifa is getting a little ahead of himself – the up-and-coming rap star coming to Edmonton as part of what he’s calling “The 2050 Tour.” The Pittsburgh, PA star may be more famous a lot sooner than that – even sooner than when Pittsburgh Steelers win another Super Bowl. Performing at the Shaw Conference […]
Kaleido festival to transform Alberta Avenue into Fringe of the North
Look up. Look wa-a-a-ay up. Just try not to walk into a lamppost as you are serenaded by live music being played from the rooftops along Alberta Avenue during the Kaleido Family Arts Festival. And that’s just one treat in a cornucopia of artistic endeavours for both enjoyment and participation, running all weekend in and […]
WEEKEND MUSIC PREVIEW: Beyond the Boom
This weekend’s musical calendar is of course dominated by the 2012 version of Sonic Boom on Sunday. So far it’s looking like the weather will cooperate for the event, which will feature Linkin Park and Silversun Pickups at Northlands. There are also some great local bands playing around town on Friday and Saturday. Friday Joe […]