This week, we learn about Blackfoot land-based art practices, bringing Life of Pi to the Citadel stage, spellbinding fairytale ballet in Edmonton and Calgary, and “Wet Paint” at the Edmonton Mural Fest.
Tuesday, Sept 9 at 5:40pm MT on Traffic Jams
Lethbridge Arts Days celebrates the arts with special events all September, including This Must Be The Place: Land Art Field Trip. Led by Blackfoot artist Jared Tailfeathers, the talk and tour “explores the deep connection between art and place through the lens of Blackfoot land-based artistic practices.” Lisa Wilton talks with Jared Tailfeathers about the event, as well as the new Blackfoot Confederacy Public Art Initiative.
Wednesday, Sept 10 at 1:40pm MT on Thoroughfare
Life of Pi, the award-winning story from Yann Martel, is coming to Edmonton’s Citadel Theatre for the first time to kick off the 2025/26 season. Learn more about it on Thoroughfare, when director Haysam Kadri joins Tony King on CKUA airwaves.
Thursday, Sept 11 at 12:40pm MT on The Upload
Once Upon a Time – A Thousand Tales is a ballet that weaves childhood classics into one enchanting journey, led by the White Rabbit. Alberta Ballet will bring their spellbinding fairytale world to life in both Calgary and Edmonton this month. Kate Stevens brings us more on this whimsical ballet on The Upload.
Friday, Sept 12 at 8:40am MT on Alberta Morning
The 2025 Edmonton Mural Fest “Wet Paint” Wrap Party is promising to deliver incredible visual art and live music at Freemasons Hall, featuring performances from The Steadies, local DJs, a dance party and various art installations. Grant Stovel brings us more on this EMF event with festival organizer Anand Pye.
