Local Entertainment
'More guts than brains'
Nothing is impossible in Trudy Golley’s world — as long as you are passionate and want it badly enough.
The innovative Red Deer ceramicist was so determined to make her artistic career fly that she earned more selling her clay creations out of her parents’ basement than many of her friends made at so-called “real” jobs. Years later, Golley applied to get her master’s degree at the University of Tasmania even though she had just $39 in her bank account at the time. READ
Nazareth coming to Westerner
Legendary rock band Nazareth is joining the Westerner Days entertainment lineup this summer. READ
Heavy sounds at The Vat
The thrash/metal band Tribune will bring some intense, head-banger sounds to The Vat in Red Deer on Thursday. READ
Playwright tells story of human trafficking
People in 12 Canadian cities can soon see a powerful play about human trafficking written by Red Deer playwright Andrew Kooman. READ
The Canola Project
When Lynda Adams talks about canola, she’s really speaking about life in Central Alberta: the relationship between people and the land; the impact of big business on small-scale farming; the ever-changing Prairie landscape and demographics. READ
Brent Butt says he’s never been seized by nerves in front of an audience
Corner Gas creator Brent Butt won’t have a prepared road map of comic zingers in his head when he hits the stage in Red Deer next week with his stand-up comedy routine. READ
Musician seizes the muse
Regular deadline pressure is the one thing you’d think a singer/songwriter could avoid — but not Peter Katz. READ
Country music legends Sawyer Brown join Hedley on Westerner Days lineup
Country music legends Sawyer Brown are coming to entertain at Red Deer’s Westerner Days in July. READ
Musician seizes the muse
Regular deadline pressure is the one thing you’d think a singer/songwriter could avoid — but not Peter Katz. The Juno Award-nominated folk musician decided about a year ago to stop waiting for the muse to strike. READ
Rittenhouse tribute concert set for Lacombe
Virginia-Gene Rittenhouse started life in Lacombe and went on to spectacular acclaim in international musical circles. Not only was she the first person to earn a doctorate in music from the prestigious American Peabody Institute of Music in both violin and piano performance, but she also founded the globally-known New England Youth Ensemble and performed around the world as an award-winning composer and soloist. READ
Entertainment at The Hub
The opening act of local singers/songwriters and musicians Justine Vandergrift, left, and Joal Kamps were part of an instrumental evening at The Hub recently. Friday will feature Randi Boulton. READ
Koinonia Christian School staging ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ for fundraiser
The universal tale of Tevye the milkman and his three marriage-able daughters is about to cross religious lines. READ
Songs will commemorate history of Alberta’s labour movement
The history of Alberta’s labour movement will be commemorated in song on Saturday at the Red Deer Public Library. READ
East Coulee SpringFest to feature bands from Three Hills, Stettler
Popular bands from Three Hills and Stettler can be heard at the East Coulee SpringFest on Saturday. READ
Using ‘imperfections’ to her advantage
Debra DiGiovanni makes no bones about still being single at 40: “I’m covered in cat hair — you do the math!” she quips in a frank and funny stand-up comedy act that’s won her fans across Canada. READ
Ceramicist to share evening of images, stories on Friday
Innovative Red Deer ceramicist Trudy Golley will discuss experimental techniques and run a clay workshop this week. On Friday, Golly will recount her travels to the Pottery Workshop Experimental Factory in China and perform some demonstrations. READ
Budget issue forces RDSO to cancel Chamber Series
Facing lower grants and donations, the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra was forced to cancel next fall’s Chamber Series in order to balance its $464,000 budget. READ
Finale music ‘very easy listening’
Fiery “in-your-face” gypsy music from Brahms will be delivered along with some tuneful trifles from Dvorak and dreamy romance from Schubert in the last RDSO Chamber Series concert of the season. READ
First Fridays to feature art by Notre Dame High School students
The “awesome” artistry of some talented local youths will be featured during this month’s First Fridays gallery openings. READ
Cornerstone Youth Theatre presents ‘The Jungle Book’
Cornerstone Youth Theatre presents The Jungle Book from May 25 to June 3. READ


