Artists and audiences made it together On January 13, we woke up to the shocking news that Edmonton had lost the Roxy Theatre. Heather Zwicker, a professor of English at the University of Alberta and a volunteer on Make Something Edmonton’s activation board, wrote a poignant post for Make Something Edmonton’s blog, reflecting on what … Read moreThe Roxy Theatre – curious arts
I am Charlie In the first LEE-ON-LINE blog in December, I raved about Bouffon – the wonderfully offensive art of appeasement and mockery. It originated in France, in Paris, naturally. JE SUIS CHARLIE I AM CHARLIE Freedom to Mock Freedom to Moc Freedom to Mo Freedom to M Freedom to Freedom t Freedom … Read moreJe suis Charlie – curious arts
Contemporary saxophonist Allison Balcetis shares expert advice on playing new compositions The Studio Theatre rehearsal schedule consistently has a full tech week in the Timms Centre built into the production schedule but it is quite typical for tech time to be far more compressed. For instance, the artists performing in the Department of Music’s faculty … Read moreHow to: Perform new music – curious arts
My favourite Curious Arts stories of the year Happy New Year! There’s a great deal to look forward to in 2015 as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the three fine arts departments at the University of Alberta, but before we mark that milestone, let’s give 2014 a proper send-off with a toast to our … Read more2014 in review – curious arts
Design student’s installation at Franconia Sculpture Park a mix of natural and forged elements The rustic vessel stands in a grassy sculpture park in Minnesota – a memorial to BDes/Industrial Design student Carson Tarnasky’s grandfather. Built of wood, concrete and steel, the sculpture is a mix of natural materials and forged elements, symbolizing a lineal … Read moreCarson Tarnasky’s Influence