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Saint John's Third Shift returns for 11th edition
Third shift, an annual contemporary arts festival put on by Third Space Gallery in Saint John, N.B., returned this weekend. The festival is once again bringing art to non-traditional spaces around the city. Johnny James spoke with organizers and participants about its impact and growth.
CTV News
09-08-2025
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N.S. festival highlights art made by people living with disabilities
Kimberley Csihas is one of the featured artists at the Art of Disability Festival. (Source: Kimberley Csihas) An annual art festival that celebrates the work of creatives living with disabilities is back in Halifax this weekend. The 13th Art of Disability Festival will feature paintings, jewelry, photography and even baked goods from more than 35 people on Saturday. Independent Living Nova Scotia hosts the event. Kimberley Csihas is one of the featured artists. In 2013 she suffered a massive brainstem stroke and got in touch with Independent Living as part of the recovery process. 'I was welcomed with open arms,' Csihas said. 'They've seen me through every step of the recovery. 'I now teach an art class for the festival. I love giving back.' Kimberley Csihas painting A painting by Kimberley Csihas is pictured. (Source: Kimberley Csihas) Csihas is an impressionist oil painter who will have framed prints and cards available at the event. 'It embraces and welcomes artists of all different disabilities,' she said. 'You get embraced more by the festival than some other festivals that are available to us. 'Because we all have different disabilities, we can support each other. We've built a rapport and are all supporting one another, which is really amazing.' Cameron Pye, the festival's coordinator, said the event is the only one of its kind in Nova Scotia that's exclusively open to people living with disabilities. 'This is an opportunity to get their work in front of more people,' Pye said. 'Some of these individuals could sell their art at other festivals but they won't have the same support. 'It all ties back to Independent Living's philosophy. It champions the rights of individuals to live independently and with dignity. Try to help them break down those barriers.' The festival will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday at Pier 21. Admission is free. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
CTV News
29-06-2025
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With streets dry a year after water main break, Montgomery celebrates with a street art festival and night market
35 groups and individuals competed for $1,300 in cash prizes at Chalk the Block Saturday in Montgomery The sidewalks of Montgomery looked quite a bit different Saturday than a year ago, thanks to an imaginative street art festival. The first Montgomery Chalk the Block and Night Market was held Saturday, featuring over 50 people who divided into 35 or so groups to create original chalk art on the street. The theme for the artists was Canada Day and the Bow River, said Rebecca O'Brien, executive director of the Montgomery BIA. '(We've turned it into an) immense art event which, as you can see, is pretty incredible,' O'Brien said. There were four different categories of competitors, including elementary, middle, high school and college/adult. Chalk the Block, June 28, 2025 There were 4 competitive categories offering $1,300 in cash prizes Saturday. (Darren Wright, CTV Calgary) O'Brien said the festival was the brainchild of the previous executive director, who was inspired by chalk artists who compete in Knoxville, Tennessee. 'She was looking for a unique concept for a festival that makes it stand apart and learned about the Dogwood Arts Festival in Knoxville,' O'Brien said. 'She ran with it, but last year there was a water main break.' As far as the night market goes, O'Brien was previously involved with the Inglewood BIA, where they have a popular night market. First street art competition Chalk the Block is Canada's first street art competition and offered $1,300 in cash prizes. The Montgomery Night Market featured curated artisan vendors, a beer garden, live music and street performers. As for whether there will be another Chalk the Block street art festival? 'From the feedback we're getting,' O'Brien said, '100 per cent yes.'
CTV News
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Jazz, Shakespeare, and Carnivals: Here's what's happening in Edmonton this weekend
A chance of rain is part of Saturday's forecast, but don't let that damper your weekend plans. The sunshine will come out and the temperature is expected to rise leading up to Canada Day. From jazz to Shakespeare, and from art to b-ball, we've got you covered. Here is what's happening in Edmonton this weekend. Downtown will be filled with notes of jazz and splashes of art It's your last chance to get your fix of jazz music as the Edmonton Jazz Festival Society wraps up on Sunday, closing out nine days of performances downtown. Venues like Continental Treat, La Cite francophone, Bellamy's Lounge at Chateau Lacombe, Yardbird Suite and the Winspear Centre will be filled with live music. Edmonton Jazz Festival (Cam Wiebe/CTV News Edmonton) People enjoying live music at the Edmonton Jazz Festival on June 27, 2025. (Cam Wiebe/CTV News Edmonton) Saturday's lineup features 11 shows including Spiral Flamenco, Peter Van Huffel's Callisto and Marquis Hill. Sunday will round out the festival with three more shows from Jazz Brunch hosted by the Felt Hat String Band, Swinging Songs of Broadway: EJO meets ESO, and Kepler. Check out the full schedule online. The Works Art & Design Festival continues its 11-day run until July 1. A visual display of art, workshops and live performances will take over Churchill Square downtown. Make some paper flowers and butterflies, or craft your very own bag charm at some of the workshops on Saturday. Experiment with mushroom-inspired scents or use sunlight to create art as part of Sunday's workshops. The music of Graham Guest, Giselle Parker, Meera Sylvain , Erin Ross and more will liven the scene at the square. See the full schedule on their website. Enjoy in merriment, from theatre to musicals All the world's a stage as the Freewill Shakespeare Festival begins Friday at Louise Mckinney Riverfront Park. The troupe of actors will be performing As You Like It until July 20. Evening performances will run at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays through Saturdays. Matinee performances will run at 2 p.m. on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Children under 12 are free. Tickets for adults, students and seniors can be purchased in advance online. Between the Lines: A New Musical will end its three-day run this weekend at Capitol Theatre at Fort Edmonton Park. The musical is based on an international bestselling book by Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer. It's a show that mixes an underdog story with elements of fairy tale and fantasy. Tickets can be purchased online. Cultural celebrations Fort Edmonton Park will host a Multicultural Weekend Jubilation from Saturday to Monday. Guests can lead up to the Canada Day celebrations by learning about different cultures and exploring the city's history. Added programs and events are marked on the park's calendar. While latino culture takes centre stage on Alberta Avenue with Edmonton Carnaval 2025. From Friday to Sunday, experience latino culture with food, games and music at the Alberta Avenue Community League. Admission and parking is free. Me encanta! Family Fun in Mill Woods Mill Woods Town Centre will have a special market this weekend. The Simply Canadian Market will be open during mall hours and will celebrate Canadian pride with local vendors and door prizes. The first 100 shoppers will get a free flag to wave. A Family Fun Fair will also take place outdoors at the mall's parking lot. Wild Rose Shows will bring the carnival to Mill Woods from Friday to Tuesday. Families can enjoy rides, carnival games, food and more. Sports, music and pride Hoping to catch some slam dunks? The Stingers will take to the court against the Scarborough Shooting Stars at the Edmonton Expo Centre on Sunday afternoon. The game starts at 4 p.m. and tickets can be purchased online. Edmonton Stingers Edmonton Stingers playing the Saskatchewan Rattlers in an undated file photo. (Courtesy: Edmonton Stingers) Make Music Edmonton returns on Saturday along 124 Street and the neighbouring area. The celebration of music of all forms and genres will include 14 free performances on four different stages from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.. And a celebration of the LGBTQS2+ community caps off the end of Pride Month with a finale party at Evolution Wonderlounge on Saturday. There is no cover price after 10:30 p.m. and DJ Mikey will be dropping beats that night.
