This week we will find out about an Alberta tribute to Gordon Lightfoot, meet ICAI’s artist of the month, and learn how MAGDANCE 5 highlights dance performance created on the Canadian Prairie.
Plus, we will learn about events coming to Calgary’s famous Lougheed House, and hear about a new novel by Edmonton author Lisa Martin.
Monday, June 2 at 10:40am MT on Discoveries
Youthful Alberta musician Benjamin Williams is the singer and guitarist at the centre of Picking Up the Pieces: The Songs of Gordon Lightfoot. They have shows this week in Okotoks and in Edmonton — two shows in CKUA’s Beresh Arts Den, no less! Benjamin Williams joins Grant Stovel to share the story behind what’s inspired his lifelong love of Lightfoot’s music, and what spurred this new Albertan homage to the iconic Canadian songwriter.
Tuesday, June 3 at 5:40pm MT on Traffic Jams
Rita Rebetskaya is a multidisciplinary artist with a foundation in dance and theatre, whose artistic practice focuses on building community. Rebetskaya is the June Artist of the Month for the Immigrant Council of Arts Innovation (ICAI). We’ll hear more on her artistic journey with CKUA’s Lisa Wilton.
Wednesday, June 4 at 1:40pm MT on Thoroughfare
MAGDANCE 5 highlights dance performance created on the Canadian Prairie. CKUA’s Tony King is joined by Brian Webb. Learn more about this innovative production!
Thursday, June 5 at 12:40pm MT on The Upload
Calgary’s historic Lougheed House is unveiling its run of new summer programming for 2025, including new exhibitions and community events. CKUA’s Scott Zielsdorf will learn more about what’s planned.
Friday, June 6 at 8:40am MT on Alberta Morning
Edmonton author Lisa Martin has a new novel, A Story Can Be Told About Pain. She joins CKUA’s Grant Stovel to talk about this book.
