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Master Storytellers Chunga Otiende and Tololwa Mollel

On September 19, 2017, the University of Alberta Department of Drama was proud to host A Story Evening from East Africa: Performances by Two Masterful Storytellers. To a packed theatre in the Timms Centre for the Arts, award-winning master storytellers Chunga Otiende and Tololwa Mollel delivered an energetic and unique style of theatrical story performance. Afterwards, the audience had the … Read moreMaster Storytellers Chunga Otiende and Tololwa Mollel

Head to FAB for a journey outside the city

Annea Lockwood and Erik Waterkotte exhibits at FAB Gallery I grew up in the country so when I first moved to the city the absence of coyote calls and frog song, coupled with the ever-present urban light, made it impossible for me to sleep. One of the ways I coped was to put on a … Read moreHead to FAB for a journey outside the city

Noon Hour Organ Concert: Rheinberger for Lunch

Guest post by Dr. Marnie Giesbrecht University of Alberta Organist In my position as University Organist I take pride in presenting alumni of our organ studies program as well as guests and enjoy taking part as a performer on the series. For the February 24th concert two amazing performers who are faculty members in the … Read moreNoon Hour Organ Concert: Rheinberger for Lunch

Andrew Kushnir on The Gay Heritage Project

After centuries of queer life being hidden in the closet and the loss of almost an entire generation of gay men to HIV/AIDS, The Gay Heritage Project is an important step in the excavation, preservation and promotion of a community’s cultural history. The tour brings an essential conversation about history and identity from the world’s largest queer … Read moreAndrew Kushnir on The Gay Heritage Project

Reason 10/50 to go see a play: Theatre mashes up the literal and metaphorical

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the University of Alberta’s Department of Drama, the Curious Arts blog is sharing 50 Reasons to Go See A Play throughout the 2015-16 season. Here’s our 10th in a series of 50 Reasons to Go See A Play by Iphigenia at Aulis cast members Jessy Ardern (’16 BFA) and David Feehan (’16 BFA). The Studio … Read moreReason 10/50 to go see a play: Theatre mashes up the literal and metaphorical