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Arts & Culture October 13-17, 2025

Arts & Culture

This week, we learn about writer Arsh Kaur, ICAI Artist of the Month. We ask novelist Ben Zalkind about his latest work, Honeydew.

We speak with director Louis B. Hobson about Agatha Christie’s Spider’s Web at Workshop Theatre. And Blue Moon Marquee has a new collaboration with Northern Cree!

Monday, Oct 13 at 10:40am MT on Discoveries

Theatre Calgary is staging a classic thriller this month with an adaptation of Federick Knott’s Dial M for Murder. CKUA’s Leo Cripps chats with the lead actor of this productions Tyrell Crews.

Tuesday, Oct 14 at 5:40pm MT on Traffic Jams

Edmonton-based writer Arsh Kaur is the Immigrant Council for Arts Innovation’s Artist of the Month for October. The writer joins CKUA’s Lisa Wilton to chat about her approach to writing.

Wednesday, Oct 15 at 1:40pm MT on Thoroughfare

In his debut novel, Calgary-based author Ben Zalkind presents a rebellious adventure through the fictional metropolis of “Bonneville Cityin Honeydew. CKUA’s Tony King chats with the author about his exciting novel. 

Thursday, Oct 16 at 12:40pm MT on The Upload

Calgary’s Workshop Theatre is launching their new season with Spider’s Web from celebrated detective writer, Agatha Christie. CKUAs Kate Stevens chats with the director of the play Louis B. Hobson.

 

Friday,  Oct 17 at 8:40am MT on Alberta Morning

Alberta expats Blue Moon Marquee and Mascwacis-based ensemble Northern Cree have a new collaborative album, Get Your Feathers Ready, due out on October. CKUA’s Grant Stovel will chat with members of Blue Moon Marquee about the album.