Greenspace
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I work on the Media Services team at Folk Fest. There just isn't a lot of local media left period.
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Edmonton summer festivals
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TAS
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When Postmedia announced their major consolidation nationwide back in 2016, guess which city lost the most staff?
Yup, 35 people were let go from the two Edmonton papers.
"The most senior people Postmedia dismissed were the Edmonton Journal's editor-in-chief, Margo Goodhand, and managing editor, Stephanie Coombs, as well as the managing editor of the Edmonton Sun, Donna Harker."
They brought in a person from the Calgary Herald to manage the two Edmonton papers.
And since the Klein era when more and more announcements and provincial business was happening via Calgary, it probably made more and more sense to have less media here.
Sorry, I've been wanting to get that off my chest for a while and this seemed like the perfect opportunity, so I took it. Back to summer festivals if you'd like.
Postmedia merges newsrooms, cuts 90 jobs in response to financial woes - The Globe and Mail
None of the titles will close, and the company will continue publishing two papers in some cities
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Gronk!
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I'm planning on going to The Fringe sometime this weekend, likely on Sunday afternoon.
Is it just me, or has there been a relative lack of media attention around this festival?
Fringe Theatre | Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival
North America’s largest, longest-running Fringe Theatre Festival. Fringe with us all year long - and see you August 15 – 25, 2024 for next year’s Festival!www.fringetheatre.ca
It's understandable that the wildfires in NWT and Kelowna are hogging up most of the media's attention, but they should not forget that the largest Fringe festival in North America is now on.
Greenspace
Senior Member
The first annual Edmonton Mural Festival is underway, August 15-September 15
www.edmontonmuralfest.com
Below is their largest project this year by Indonesian mural artist Hardthirteen (Bernhard Suryaningrat - https://www.instagram.com/hardthirteen/) and Annaliza Toledo and Trevor Peters of Rust Magic.. Going to be epic!
EMF | Edmonton Mural Festival
The Edmonton Mural Fest's mission is to create public murals and large-scale installations within greater Edmonton. Provide mentorship and educational opportunities for local artists and the public through an annual mural festival that celebrates and recognizes Edmonton’s arts and mural culture.
www.edmontonmuralfest.com
Below is their largest project this year by Indonesian mural artist Hardthirteen (Bernhard Suryaningrat - https://www.instagram.com/hardthirteen/) and Annaliza Toledo and Trevor Peters of Rust Magic.. Going to be epic!
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Gronk!
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I went to The Fringe last weekend, I may return this coming weekend
globalnews.ca
Edmonton Fringe’s final days close out summer festival season on a high note - Edmonton | Globalnews.ca
It's the final days of the Edmonton International Fringe Festival and despite unfavourable weather thousands of people came to take in performances.
globalnews.ca
Gronk!
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Edmonton
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The first annual Edmonton Mural Festival is underway, August 15-September 15
EMF | Edmonton Mural Festival
The Edmonton Mural Fest's mission is to create public murals and large-scale installations within greater Edmonton. Provide mentorship and educational opportunities for local artists and the public through an annual mural festival that celebrates and recognizes Edmonton’s arts and mural culture.
Below is their largest project this year by Indonesian mural artist Hardthirteen (Bernhard Suryaningrat - https://www.instagram.com/hardthirteen/) and Annaliza Toledo and Trevor Peters of Rust Magic.. Going to be epic!
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Gronk!
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Edmonton Heritage Day Festival announces higher attendance turnout than 2022
Edmonton Heritage Day Festival announced an estimated attendance of 300,000 people over the August long-weekend.
edmontonjournal.com
Avenuer
Senior Member
Good to see more murals around the city, as we have a plethora of blank facades just screaming for some artwork.
Gronk!
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This year's Edmonton Expo starts today and continues all weekend.
There aren't as many guest cancellations as prior years, although I'm sure the Hollywood writers' strike is the primary reason.
There aren't as many guest cancellations as prior years, although I'm sure the Hollywood writers' strike is the primary reason.
MacLac
Senior Member
EDMONTON EXPO I A three day weekend offering exciting family-friendly attractions, events, and world-renowned celebrities!
Fandom is for everyone at EDMONTON EXPO. Celebrate and see your favourite guests, watch awesome Sketch Duels between incredible artists, and explore our shopping floor.
fanexpohq.com
So one has to PAY for an autograph or picture with these peeps? How awkward is that, do your u have to swipe or tap before or after the autograph? I thought insane ticket prices and lining up for hours was either the cost or penance for this opportunity?
Greenspace
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Many of the summer festivals in Churchill Square will be celebrating their 40th anniversary next year.
Avenuer
Senior Member
That is neat, which ones? Interesting that there are multiple that started around the same time
Greenspace
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Taste of Edmonton, Street Performers Festival, maybe others. They all came out of something called 'Summerfest'
"In 1981, the City of Edmonton launched a new project called “Summerfest”, which operated under the Parks and Recreation Department. Summerfest was the grandfather of most of the major present-day festivals in the city; the project was meant to function as an umbrella for cultural celebrations, and the events that were developed during Summerfest would later amalgamate into festivals of their own."
edmontonstreetfest.com
"In 1981, the City of Edmonton launched a new project called “Summerfest”, which operated under the Parks and Recreation Department. Summerfest was the grandfather of most of the major present-day festivals in the city; the project was meant to function as an umbrella for cultural celebrations, and the events that were developed during Summerfest would later amalgamate into festivals of their own."
Our History - Edmonton International Street Performers Festival
The most fun you can have! An annual festival featuring traditional street acts, roving character actors, dancers, mimes, musicians, puppeteers and performance artists.
edmontonstreetfest.com
buildings
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In 1980 I was hired by the City of Edmonton to act as the technical director for a new summer attraction called "SummerFest". I moved here from Fredericton with the idea that after that gig I was going to move to Toronto where I had a job with CTV waiting....they're still waiting. Fell in love with this city and have lived and worked here ever since.
With a government grant, a giant portable stage constructed by a Montreal firm was purchased by the City and was used for several years in Churchill Square and by the Heritage Festival before the construction of the amphitheater in Hawerlak. Also used that stage for the Pope show back sometime when he visited. (ps. I know I'm old but pretty sure we started summer of '80, not '81)
This was the summer the province was celebrating its 75th anniversary: the Lougheed government poured a bagillion dollars for celebrations all over the province, (by comparison, the Centenary celebrations were a joke). This "SummerFest" money also helped start the first Edmonton Fringe Festival a couple of summers later.
The seed money and technical assistance that was SummerFest, along with the many visionaries in the city, begat, in some way or another, Heritage Festival, Street Performer's, "That Day in May", Giovanni Cabotto Day, Fringe Fest, Taste of Edmonton, Folk Fest, Blue's Fest, Jazz Fest and all the others who've since been inspired to create something special for this city.
(one little edit...money well spent)
With a government grant, a giant portable stage constructed by a Montreal firm was purchased by the City and was used for several years in Churchill Square and by the Heritage Festival before the construction of the amphitheater in Hawerlak. Also used that stage for the Pope show back sometime when he visited. (ps. I know I'm old but pretty sure we started summer of '80, not '81)
This was the summer the province was celebrating its 75th anniversary: the Lougheed government poured a bagillion dollars for celebrations all over the province, (by comparison, the Centenary celebrations were a joke). This "SummerFest" money also helped start the first Edmonton Fringe Festival a couple of summers later.
The seed money and technical assistance that was SummerFest, along with the many visionaries in the city, begat, in some way or another, Heritage Festival, Street Performer's, "That Day in May", Giovanni Cabotto Day, Fringe Fest, Taste of Edmonton, Folk Fest, Blue's Fest, Jazz Fest and all the others who've since been inspired to create something special for this city.
(one little edit...money well spent)
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