This week, we ask Carolyn Harley about her new song, “My Alberta Home.” We find out about Markerville’s Stephansson House and their story-time selections from Njál’s saga. Artist Emily Riddle tells us about a Latitude 53 exhibition that explores the highs and lows of fandom.
Cowtown Collection is bringing back their unique adaptation of Shakespeare’s beloved tragedy Romeo & MOOliet. Writer Ophira Eisenberg presents The Grapes of Laughs, which pairs comedy and wine.
Monday, July 21 at 10:40am MT on Discoveries
Alberta-based singer-songwriter Carolyn Harley is releasing a love song to her home province. CKUA’s Leo Cripps will chat with the artist about her new single, “My Alberta Home.”
Tuesday, July 22 at 5:40pm MT on Traffic Jams
Markerville’s Stephansson House will offer story-time selections from Njál’s saga, as well as a chance to contribute to a collaborative scroll. CKUA’s Lisa Wilton will find out more about Njál’s saga and Stephan G. Stephansson’s impact on Icelandic and Canadian literature.
Wednesday, July 23 at 1:40pm MT on Thoroughfare
A new exhibition from Latitude 53 invites local artists to reflect on Edmonton’s hockey fandom in unique ways. Titled “Oily: On Fandom,” the collection of works examines joy, representation and unity within a united fandom. CKUA’s Tony King discovers more about this exhibit.
Thursday, July 24 at 12:40pm MT on The Upload
Calgary’s aptly named Cowtown Collection is bringing back their unique adaptation of one of Shakespeare’s beloved tragedies: Romeo & MOOliet. CKUA’s Kate Stevens will chat with members of the Cowtown Collective.
Friday, July 25 at 8:40am MT on Alberta Morning
Standup comedy and fine wine are paired together in The Grapes of Laughs. CKUA’s Grant Stovel invites writer and comedian Ophira Eisenberg to explain this laugh-filled wine and dine.
