Local Entertainment

RETRObution is the perfect storm of pop and rock with a sprinkle of soul. After an absence of more than five years from the St. Albert music scene, the Calgary-based trio returns to LB’s Pub this coming Friday night.

The local writing community has been waiting patiently for Michael Hingston to show up for work.

PREVIEW Fringe 'O' Saurus Rex Edmonton International Fringe Festival Aug. 16 to 26 Old Strathcona, Edmonton’s French Quarter, CKUA Tickets: $8 to $13. Call ATB Financial Arts Barns at 780-409-1910 or at www.fringetheatre.

It pays to pay attention to art contests. So says St. Albert Photography Club member Sylvia Labelle after her massive haul of awards from the Makers Exhibition at last month’s K-Days.

Cry Pretty Tour A few days ago Carrie Underwood tweeted she is pregnant with her second child with hockey player Mike Fisher.

PREVIEW Getting Grace Starring Daniel Roebuck, Madelyn Dundon, Marsha Dietlein Bennett, Dana Ashbrook, Duane Whitaker and Diane Wagner Written and directed by Daniel Roebuck Rated PG Runtime: 112 minutes Playing at Garneau Theatre from Aug.

PREVIEW Cariwest Festival Edmonton’s Caribbean Arts Festival Aug. 10 to 12 Capital Plaza, 9820 – 107 St.

Mosquito’s Wedding Never one to shy away from taking risks, Shumka Ukrainian Dance Company is hosting the world premiere of Mosquito’s Wedding (All We Need is Love) .

Dinner on stage Ever notice how food and drink is a big part of most live theatre productions? Well, the Citadel Theatre is going one step further mixing edibles with entertainment.

There’s a great deal to admire about self-styled cook and entrepreneur Sylvia Mickanuik – especially when somebody or something throws her a curve ball.