Local Entertainment

St. Albert Dinner Theatre is off to a roaring start as it launches a three-pronged season of comedy. Formerly known as St. Albert Theatre Troupe, the community non-profit enters its seventh season.

Chase Padgett's one-man show brings together four characters, a six-string guitar and a lot of heart in what could be the last touring performance.

Shumka's Nutcracker Tickets are now on sale for Shumka's Nutcracker "Clara's Dream," a Ukrainian interpretation of the great Tchaikovsky classic.

There's a new entertainment act at Edmonton Eskimo games and it's called juggling. Move aside country singers, meet Jugglin' Jordan. Chuckle as you might, Jordan Imgrund-Harvey, 15, is serious about the aerial art.

Bass trombonist Douglas Burden takes centre stage at Fancy Free, Mission Hill Brass' season opener on Sunday, Oct. 29.

Art lovers in the city have their pick of special events to attend this weekend. For starters, the Visual Arts Studio Association is hosting a one-night-only Halloween party on Friday evening.

Anastasia at Arden Theatre A late addition to the Arden Theatre season is Ballet Jörgen's Anastasia. Choreographer Bengt Jörgen explores the desires, dreams and affections of Anastasia, the daughter of the dethroned Tsar Nicholas of Russia.

The next Arden offering is a mix of folk meets indie soul.

Art Gallery of St. Albert Peter Ivens has brought Inside Painting to the gallery. Until Saturday. Ivens will also conduct a three-day Acrylic Colour Masterclass Workshop at the St. Albert Place Visual Arts Studios on closing weekend.

It’s a race to the thrilling conclusion for the St. Albert Readers’ Festival this year. In barely more than two weeks’ time, local literature lovers have been treated to visits by nine nationally and internationally-renowned authors.