This week we learn more about the Month of the Artist in Alberta and hear about Edmonton Opera’s new season. Plus, we learn about a new musical card game, meet the filmmaker behind APTN series Horse Warriors, and do the time warp again at the Calgary Underground Film Festival.
Monday, Aug 25 at 10:40am MT on Discoveries
September marks the Month of the Artist in Alberta. As part of the month-long celebrations, Alberta’s Artist in Residence, Samantha Williams-Chapelsky, is set to showcase paintings featuring beautiful locales from across our province. CKUA’s Leo Cripps chats with the artist.
Tuesday, Aug 26 at 5:40pm MT on Traffic Jams
Edmonton Opera is opening its 2025/2026 season with an outdoor event at the U of A Botanic Garden in Parkland County. Hear a conversation with Edmonton Opera’s Robin Whiffen and CKUA’s Lisa Wilton.
Wednesday, Aug 27 at 1:40pm MT on Thoroughfare
The documentary series Horse Warriors is releasing its second season on APTN September 4, 2025. Capturing the perspectives of multiple teams, the series follows Indian Relay racers as they compete in prestigious horse relays. CKUA’s Tony King is joined by series filmmaker and co-creator Dominique Keller to tell us more.
Thursday, Aug 28 at 12:40pm MT on The Upload
Sherwood Park-based game developer Treble Maker Musical Games is about to release Scale Runner, a musical card game designed to teach music theory. CKUA’s Scott Zielsdorf learns more about how this new game helps budding musicians.
Friday, Aug 29 at 8:40am MT on Alberta Morning
The Calgary Underground Film Festival is presenting a 50th Anniversary screening of the classic 1975 camp film, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, featuring live performances from Calgary’s Fake Mustache drag troupe. CKUA’s Scott Zielsdorff chats with Brennan Tilley from CUFF.
