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Edmonton Journal
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edmonton Journal
Edmonton Folk Fest Friday: Mars and Venus night with Allison Russell, Stephen Wilson Jr. summons Springsteen
Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article content From the female disco incantations of Allison Russell to the muscular King of the Hill twang of Stephen Wilson Jr., the great, diverse hydra of the Edmonton Folk Music Festival began to fully emerge from its misty cave. Article content Article content If folk fest has a hump day, it's Friday — a kind of liminal space between just getting going and that free-range, kaleidoscopic fractal wonderland of 13 hours a day of proper weekend programming. Article content Walking around the fully-open grounds, you start to get into that random vibe of knowing around every pack of plastic-plate noshers and volunteer blue monster T-shirts something wonderful is happening for someone on any of six active session clamshells, striped green and white for peace, prosperity and unity. Article content But as local singer-songwriter Everett LaRoi noted early Friday night wandering about with no goals or expectations, it's like a radio dial where you can just stop wherever it pleases. Article content Being a bit of a D&D dork wizard-lured me to Acoustic Alchemy jam on Stage 2 at 6 p.m., plus Shaela Miller gave off a good impression using the folk fest rare words 'Depeche Mode' and 'New Order' in her bio. Article content Article content Hosted by Manitoba's deep folk roots Dry Bones — banjo-picker and emcee Leonard Podoluk's late dad co-founded EFMF's elder sister in Winnipeg — handsome Aussie barefooter Kim Churchill was back from last year with a slight trim, mesmerizing guitar duo Ryley Walker and Bill MacKay filling up the stage. Article content Article content Those two pulled me closest, an acoustic double windstorm of delightfully avant-garde jazz somewhere along the echo border of Django Reinhardt and John Fahey, though if anything of all things their finger-plucking interplay reminded me of the way The Stanley Brothers' voices wove around each other into a single vibration. Article content Dry Bones did a nice Bill Bourne tribute — good to see he's being kept alive in song — while Churchill told a cute story about how his high school career counsellor advised him not to live in a camper van and play music for a living. Whoops!
National Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- National Post
Edmonton Folk Fest Friday: Mars and Venus night with Allison Russell, Stephen Wilson Jr. summons Springsteen
From the female disco incantations of Allison Russell to the muscular King of the Hill twang of Stephen Wilson Jr., the great, diverse hydra of the Edmonton Folk Music Festival began to fully emerge from its misty cave. Article content If folk fest has a hump day, it's Friday — a kind of liminal space between just getting going and that free-range, kaleidoscopic fractal wonderland of 13 hours a day of proper weekend programming. Article content Article content Hopefully you didn't burn out yet! Article content Walking around the fully-open grounds, you start to get into that random vibe of knowing around every pack of plastic-plate noshers and volunteer blue monster T-shirts something wonderful is happening for someone on any of six active session clamshells, striped green and white for peace, prosperity and unity. Article content But as local singer-songwriter Everett LaRoi noted early Friday night wandering about with no goals or expectations, it's like a radio dial where you can just stop wherever it pleases. Article content Being a bit of a D&D dork wizard-lured me to Acoustic Alchemy jam on Stage 2 at 6 p.m., plus Shaela Miller gave off a good impression using the folk fest rare words 'Depeche Mode' and 'New Order' in her bio. Article content Hosted by Manitoba's deep folk roots Dry Bones — banjo-picker and emcee Leonard Podoluk's late dad co-founded EFMF's elder sister in Winnipeg — handsome Aussie barefooter Kim Churchill was back from last year with a slight trim, mesmerizing guitar duo Ryley Walker and Bill MacKay filling up the stage. Article content Those two pulled me closest, an acoustic double windstorm of delightfully avant-garde jazz somewhere along the echo border of Django Reinhardt and John Fahey, though if anything of all things their finger-plucking interplay reminded me of the way The Stanley Brothers' voices wove around each other into a single vibration. Article content Dry Bones did a nice Bill Bourne tribute — good to see he's being kept alive in song — while Churchill told a cute story about how his high school career counsellor advised him not to live in a camper van and play music for a living. Whoops! Article content Article content As for gothy tattooed mother-of-two Miller of Lethbridge, her country songs has a nice grit, and her banter was ceaselessly funny in a kind of a 'what the hell am I doing here?' way, talking about losing her phone in the bar the night before, as well as important fashion tips. Article content 'If my skirts aren't short and sexy enough, I just stuff them up my belt!' she explained. Article content Calvin Vollrath had a cosy little fiddle and step-dancing session over at Stage 7 at the same time, but after being disappointed headline-riffer Jesse Welles only had small T-shirts left in the grass-floored merch tent, I popped over to another buffet session over at Stage 6, where Aysanabee, AHI, Julianna Riolino and Jennifer Castle dug into their various inspirations, Aysanabee pulling Lala Noel up to help him sing instead of letting her have supper, haha!
CTV News
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
What's happening in Ottawa this weekend: June 20-22
looks at things to do in Ottawa and eastern Ontario this weekend. Ottawa Jazz Festival It's the opening weekend for the Ottawa Jazz Festival. There will be concerts at several venues across Ottawa, including Confederation Park, Marion Dewar Plaza and the National Arts Centre. Here is the lineup for Commissioners Park this weekend: Friday: Allison Russell and Carl Mayotte Quintet Saturday: Mavis Staples and Deborah Davis and Segue to Jazz Sunday: The Roots and Shuffle Demons For tickets and the full concert lineup, visit Escapade Music Festival Enjoy a weekend of electronic dance music this weekend at the RA Centre. The Escapade Music Festival runs Friday to Sunday. Here is a look at the headliners: Friday: Kygo and Subtronics Saturday: DJ Snake the Outlaw and Jason Ross Sunday: The Chainsmokers and Vintage Culture. For tickets, visit Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival Dragon boats take over the water at Mooney's Bay this weekend for the Tim Hortons Dragon Boat Festival. More than 125 teams will compete in two days of events. For more information, visit Brockville Tall Ships Festival The tall ships dock in Brockville this weekend for the Tall Ship Festivals. The festival runs Friday to Sunday The fleet includes Playfair, EcoMaris, Fair Jeanne, When and If, Pride of Baltimore II, Empire Sandy, and Liberty Clipper. For more information, visit Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival Experience Canada's diverse Indigenous cultures at the Ottawa Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival this weekend. Activities include the competition Pow Wow, Indigenous horse experiences, culinary experiences, a marketplace, workshops and demonstrations and a drone show. The event runs Saturday and Sunday at Wesley Clover Parks. Admission is free. Festival L'Outaouais en Fête The 49th Festival L'Outaouais en Fête runs until Tuesday at Parc des Cedres in Gatineau. It's a celebration of Francophone culture, with musical performances, activities for the family, giant games and fireworks on Tuesday. Ottawa Fringe Festival The Ottawa Fringe Festival continues until Sunday. The festival is a hub of creativity and expression, showcasing works of art that push the boundaries of traditional theatre. The theme for this year's festival is 'Le Show Must Grow On.' For more information and show times, visit Cirque de Paris Europe's most famous circus family presents Cirque de Paris at Ottawa's Tanger Outlets. The Cirque Anouchka Bouglione presents a one-ring spectacle full of thrills, humour and elegance. See Cirque de Paris until Sunday. For tickets, visit Ottawa Rapid FC Ottawa Rapid FC hosts Calgary Saturday afternoon at TD Place. Game time is 2 p.m. For tickets, visit Maxville Fair Kick off the summer this weekend at the Maxville Fair. The fair runs from Friday to Sunday at the Maxville Fairgrounds. For a list of activities, visit NCC bike days National Capital Commission's weekend bikedays continue all weekend. The NCC will close the parkways and Queen Elizabeth Driveway to vehicles for active use. Here is a look at what's open for cyclists, runners, walkers and other active use: Kichi Zībī Mīkan (Vimy Place to Carling Avenue): 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway (Aviation Parkway to St. Joseph Boulevard): 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Queen Elizabeth Driveway (Somerset Avenue to Fifth Avenue: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday National Arts Centre The Ottawa Jazz Festival headlines the events at the NAC this weekend. Friday: Christine Jensen Quartet Friday Richard Bona Friday: Francois Houle's The Secret Lives of Colour Saturday: Open Thread Saturday: Marc Copland Trio featuring John Hebert and Colin Stranahan Saturday: Sexmob Saturday: Anna Webber's Simple Trio Sunday: Marc Copland and Roddy Ellias Sunday: Marc Ribot's Ceramic Dog Sunday: Eve Risser-John Hollenbeck Duo Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe Here's a look at what's happening at the Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe this weekend: Friday: Stand-Up Comedy Show by Hussein Kaouk and Hussein Dayekh Saturday: Jashan Ottawa Volume 1 Shenkman Arts Centre Until June 29: The Zine Scene: Tools for Social Change Friday: Poems for Fools Who Fell in Love Launch Friday: Grease the Concert Saturday: Goddo – 50th anniversary Who Cares Ottawa Little Theatre See the quirky comedy 37 Postcards at the Ottawa Little Theatre. The play is written by Michael McKeever and directed by Riley Stewart. The play 37 Postcards runs until June 28. For tickets, visit ByWard Market Here is a look at the events in the ByWard Market this weekend: Friday: Summer Solstice Indigenous Market Saturday: Th3rd Fridays with Moov Ottawa Dance Sunday: Salsa Sundays 613flea 613flea returns to Lansdowne Park on Saturday. Checkout 150 vendors in this ever-changing market that features eclectic goods, handmade, antiques, vintage clothing, great foods and one-of-a-kinds. 613flea runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lansdowne Farmers Market The Lansdowne Farmers Market is back at Lansdowne on Sunday. Connect with over 85 local vendors in the historic Aberdeen Square from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Main Street Farmers Market The Main Street Farmers Market is open for the season. The market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Grande Allee Park. Carp Farmers Market The Carp Farmers Market is open every Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The market is celebrating its 35th birthday this weekend. Metcalfe Farmers Market The Metcalfe Farmers Market has kicked off a new season. The market is every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Metcalfe Fairgrounds. Westboro Farmers' Market The Westboro Farmers Market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The market is located in Byron Linear Park. Museums Click on the links for the schedule at museums in Ottawa and eastern Ontario: Parliament of Canada Tours Enjoy a free, guided tour of the Senate at the Senate of Canada Building, the House of Commons in the West Block and the East Block. For tickets and tour times, visit Parliament: The Immersive Experience Explore the main Parliament Building, also called Centre Block, in this innovative experience. Parliament: The Immersive Experience at 211 Sparks Street includes an exhibition and a 360-degree multimedia show that takes you on a tour through Centre Block, which has been closed since 2019. The self-guided tour is 45 minutes. Tickets are available at no cost at visit Kingston Princess Street Promenade The Princess Street Promenade is back this weekend in Kingston. The promenade features over 100 businesses and community groups for a day of family fun and discovery. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Saturday is also the Montreal Street Vintage Market. The River Art Show and Sale The River Art Show and Sale is this weekend at the Arts Hub Brockville. The event celebrates creativity, community and the power of nature to spark artistic expression. Admission is free. Knickers! It's the final weekend to see Knickers, a 'brief' comedy, at the Seaway Valley Theatre. Show times are 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, visit Brockville Ontario Speedway Saturday night is race night at the Brockville Ontario Speedway. Racing starts at 7 p.m. Cornwall Motor Speedway Sunday is race night at the Cornwall Motor Speedway Enjoy racing around the quarter-mile dirt track, with the first race at 6 p.m.
National Post
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- National Post
Fun in Full Bloom: RBG Unveils Seasonal Events Ahead
Article content BURLINGTON, Ontario — Royal Botanical Gardens offers a full calendar of exciting events this Summer! Whether you're seeking a lively night out, a family-friendly day, or a peaceful garden stroll, RBG promises something special for everyone. Article content Article content Guests 19+ are invited to enjoy evenings in our gardens and natural spaces with music, entertainment, and seasonal cocktails served under the stars. Article content Spring into Summer, May 15 Summer Pride Party, June 19 Enchanted at Twilight, July 10 Hot Summer Sizzle, August 21 So Long Summer, September 25 Article content Music in the Garden Concert Series Article content Don't miss out on unforgettable evenings of live outdoor music, surrounded by the natural beauty of RBG. Bring a lawn chair or pack a blanket, grab a cold drink, and enjoy performances featuring award-winning musicians. This exciting series includes eight incredible acts: four presented by Noisemaker and four by RBG. Article content Allison Russell, July 2 AHI and Logan Staats, July 9 Matt Andersen w/ special guest Terra Lightfoot, July 17 The Bros. Landreth & Whitehorse, July 24 The Strumbellas & Serena Ryder, July 31 Jeremie Albino (with Benjamin Dakota Rogers), August 14 Begonia (with STORRY), August 20 Kathleen Edwards & Sloan, August 28 Article content The Enchanted Garden July 12 – 13 Article content Create magical memories that will last a lifetime. Bring your children to meet mystical creatures like gnomes, fairies, pixies, and sprites. Participate in delightful activities and discover the secrets of our garden. Article content Culinary Experiences Article content Enjoy exclusive culinary events held in the gardens on select evenings throughout the season, as well as year-round restaurant dining. Article content Dining Al Fresco Join us for an intimate dining experience in the gardens among a showcase of majestic blooms. These highly anticipated dinner events often sell out in Member Presales. For membership opportunities, visit: Article content Rose Garden Dinner, June 27 and 28 Autumn Aura Dinner, September 5 and 6 Article content Rock Garden Bistro Year-round The Rock Garden Bistro is a relaxing escape featuring vibrant seasonal landscapes and French-inspired cuisine. Article content Turner Pavilion Tea House Year-round Whether you're celebrating something special or in need of a quiet moment with a fresh scone, this picturesque oasis between the roses and the valley is well worth a visit to Hendrie Park. Article content What's in Bloom? Article content There's so much to do and see at RBG! Major collections include: Article content Cherry Blossoms Early May RBG's cherry blossoms are one of the most welcome signs that spring has finally sprung! Article content Magnolias Early May – In bloom now at the Arboretum! Our award-winning magnolias feature fragrant, iconic cup-shaped blooms in white, pink, purple and yellow. Article content Lilacs Mid-May to early June RBG's Arboretum is home to one of the most significant lilac collections in the world, in bloom May to early June. Article content Roses June to September Pause and smell the roses in Hendrie Park's rejuvenated rose garden, an innovative, sustainable, and inspiring experience. Article content 'Royal Botanical Gardens brings nature, culture and community together in extraordinary ways,' said Stan Cho, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming. 'With a full season of inspiring events from spring through fall, RBG offers a beautiful setting for visitors to connect with nature, enjoy exceptional programming, and make lasting memories with friends and family. Now more than ever, I encourage everyone to visit RBG and show your support for Ontario's unique, homegrown cultural experiences.' Article content There's always something new to experience at Royal Botanical Gardens. For more information on our events and blooms, visit Article content Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) is the not-for-profit caretaker of 2137 acres of land and ecosystems surrounded by Canada's largest urban environment. It is an educator and experience creator delivering cultural, artistic and culinary experiences throughout its diverse network of gardens and natural spaces. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Article content Article content
Business Wire
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
Fun in Full Bloom: RBG Unveils Seasonal Events Ahead
BURLINGTON, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Royal Botanical Gardens offers a full calendar of exciting events this Summer! Whether you're seeking a lively night out, a family-friendly day, or a peaceful garden stroll, RBG promises something special for everyone. RBG After Dark Guests 19+ are invited to enjoy evenings in our gardens and natural spaces with music, entertainment, and seasonal cocktails served under the stars. Spring into Summer, May 15 Summer Pride Party, June 19 Enchanted at Twilight, July 10 Hot Summer Sizzle, August 21 So Long Summer, September 25 Music in the Garden Concert Series Don't miss out on unforgettable evenings of live outdoor music, surrounded by the natural beauty of RBG. Bring a lawn chair or pack a blanket, grab a cold drink, and enjoy performances featuring award-winning musicians. This exciting series includes eight incredible acts: four presented by Noisemaker and four by RBG. Allison Russell, July 2 AHI and Logan Staats, July 9 Matt Andersen w/ special guest Terra Lightfoot, July 17 The Bros. Landreth & Whitehorse, July 24 The Strumbellas & Serena Ryder, July 31 Jeremie Albino (with Benjamin Dakota Rogers), August 14 Begonia (with STORRY), August 20 Kathleen Edwards & Sloan, August 28 The Enchanted Garden July 12 – 13 Create magical memories that will last a lifetime. Bring your children to meet mystical creatures like gnomes, fairies, pixies, and sprites. Participate in delightful activities and discover the secrets of our garden. Culinary Experiences Enjoy exclusive culinary events held in the gardens on select evenings throughout the season, as well as year-round restaurant dining. Dining Al Fresco Join us for an intimate dining experience in the gardens among a showcase of majestic blooms. These highly anticipated dinner events often sell out in Member Presales. For membership opportunities, visit: Rose Garden Dinner, June 27 and 28 Autumn Aura Dinner, September 5 and 6 Rock Garden Bistro Year-round The Rock Garden Bistro is a relaxing escape featuring vibrant seasonal landscapes and French-inspired cuisine. Turner Pavilion Tea House Year-round Whether you're celebrating something special or in need of a quiet moment with a fresh scone, this picturesque oasis between the roses and the valley is well worth a visit to Hendrie Park. What's in Bloom? There's so much to do and see at RBG! Major collections include: Cherry Blossoms Early May RBG's cherry blossoms are one of the most welcome signs that spring has finally sprung! Magnolias Early May - In bloom now at the Arboretum! Our award-winning magnolias feature fragrant, iconic cup-shaped blooms in white, pink, purple and yellow. Lilacs Mid-May to early June RBG's Arboretum is home to one of the most significant lilac collections in the world, in bloom May to early June. Roses June to September Pause and smell the roses in Hendrie Park's rejuvenated rose garden, an innovative, sustainable, and inspiring experience. 'Royal Botanical Gardens brings nature, culture and community together in extraordinary ways,' said Stan Cho, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming. 'With a full season of inspiring events from spring through fall, RBG offers a beautiful setting for visitors to connect with nature, enjoy exceptional programming, and make lasting memories with friends and family. Now more than ever, I encourage everyone to visit RBG and show your support for Ontario's unique, homegrown cultural experiences.' There's always something new to experience at Royal Botanical Gardens. For more information on our events and blooms, visit About Royal Botanical Gardens Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) is the not-for-profit caretaker of 2137 acres of land and ecosystems surrounded by Canada's largest urban environment. It is an educator and experience creator delivering cultural, artistic and culinary experiences throughout its diverse network of gardens and natural spaces. For more information about Royal Botanical Gardens, please visit
