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
At the top of the New Year comes new music to the University of Alberta, with our faculty composers set to animate a wide range of experimental works at What Boundaries: nOwAge pneUmas. The first mainstage concert of 2015 hits the Timms Centre for the Arts’ stage January 10th, 2014 with an homage to The NOWAge … Read moreUalberta presents What Boundaries: nOwage pneUmas
How well do you know the most familiar face at the Timms Centre for the Arts? The Timms Centre for the Arts at the University of Alberta in Edmonton. It’s the most wonderful time of the year at the Timms Centre for the Arts. Wonderful, of course if you like busy. Just talk to David … Read more5 things you oughta know about David Prestley – curious arts