This week, artist Amy Loewan tells us about a new AGA exhibition, “Sanctuary,” that includes lanterns and paper weaving. Music collector Ken Murphy describes the VinylCentric Gallery and Archive.
Alison McAlpine’s Perfectly a Strangeness is a film about three donkeys that discover an abandoned astronomical observatory. John Cameron’s Crescendo is a benefit for the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation. July Talk tells us about a new docuseries, The Making of Touch.
Monday, March 9 at 10:40am MT on Discoveries
Amy Loewan is an Edmonton-based visual artist whose work promotes peace, harmony and understanding. Her latest exhibition, “Sanctuary,” features paper weaving and drip paintings centred around a large-scale glowing lantern and is on now until May 31 at the Art Gallery of Alberta. CKUA’s Bronson Kashino chats with Amy Loewan about the exhibition.
Tuesday, March 10 at 5:40pm MT on Traffic Jams
Calgary-based music collector Ken Murphy has spent years building up his impressive collection of vinyl, record players, speakers, and other music memorabilia. He figured it was time to share his passion with the public in the form of VinylCentric Gallery and Archive. Ken Murphy joins CKUA’s Lisa Wilton to chat more about this non-profit cultural enterprise.
Wednesday, March 11 at 1:40pm MT on Thoroughfare
Leading up to the Academy Awards, Edmonton International Film Festival presents a screening of Oscar-Nominated Shorts at Metro Cinema. CKUA’s Tony King is joined by director Alison McAlpine to talk about her documentary, Perfectly a Strangeness.
Thursday, March 12 at 12:40pm MT on The Upload
John Cameron’s Crescendo, presented by the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation, is at the Jack Singer Concert Hall in Calgary. It features some of Alberta’s top vocalists, accompanied by a symphonic orchestra, a rock band, and a massive choir. CKUA’s Kate Stevens in conversation with John Cameron.
Friday, March 13 at 8:40am MT on Alberta Morning
July Talk is returning to Alberta for a tour celebrating the 10th anniversary of their Juno-winning album Touch. Plus, they’re releasing an online docuseries about the record’s creation, called The Making of Touch. CKUA’s Grant Stovel is joined by members of July Talk to chat about the tour and the docuseries.
