This week, we find out about a new curling comedy called Hurry Hard. Curie Dhawan tells us about her work as a visual artist in Fort McMurray. Choreographer Emilie Leriche is part of a new double bill called Escape. We learn about a film called Stories We Have Earned: The Stoney Nakoda Film Project. Musician Caleb Hart tells us about his new album, Emancipation.
Monday, February 10 at 10:40am MT on Discoveries
Red Deer’s Prime Stock Theatre is giving theatre-goers the experience of live theatre in a curling rink with their production of Hurry Hard, a new Canadian comedy by playwright Kristen Da Silva. Learn more with CKUA’s Scott Zielsdorf.
Tuesday, February 11 at 5:40pm MT on Traffic Jams
Curie Dhawan’s artistic path in Alberta’s creative scene is as a painter and makeup artist. She is also being recognized as the Immigrant Council for Arts Innovation’s Artist of the Month for February. CKUA’s Lisa Wilton finds out more about Dhawan’s work.
Wednesday, February 12 at 1:40pm MT on Thoroughfare
Contemporary dance company Ballet Edmonton is presenting the world premiere of two new dance works this month with Escape, a double feature showcasing the work of Edmonton-born Shay Kuebler and Swedish dancer/choreographer Emilie Leriche. CKUA’s Tony King is joined by Emilie Leriche.
Thursday, February 13 at 12:40pm MT on The Upload
Director Cody Lefthand, a filmmaker from the Eden Valley Bearspaw First Nation, and award-winning producer, Gary Burns, are sharing their groundbreaking documentary this month. Stories We Have Earned: The Stoney Nakoda Film Project is a film that examines the exploitation of the Stoney Nakoda people’s culture. CKUA’s Kate Stevens will be joined by Gary Burns.
Friday, February 14 at 8:40am MT on Alberta Morning
Singer, songwriter and producer Caleb Hart has kept reggae vibes and his own very personal story at the heart of his creativity. Touring on the heels of his new album Emancipation, the BC-based Hart returns to Alberta. Caleb joins CKUA’s Grant Stovel.
