Local Entertainment

Aug. 16 is a day burned in the mind of Elvis Presley fans across the world. It is the day the King of Rock and Roll died. But for many fans like Trudy Taphorn, it’s not a day of mourning. In fact, Taphorn, whose own birthday is Aug.

The 30th anniversary of Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival, the popular summer fest running Aug. 11 to 21, is more than a testament of survival. The festival reflects how strongly it has become ingrained in theatregoers' lives.

Two for two! That's the exuberant feeling behind Edmonton author Sheree Zielke's completion of the second title in her Martha's Vine series in less than two years. Martha's Mirror , the sequel to the original, gets its public launch this weekend.

Local residents are organizing a concert fundraiser in support of a former co-worker who was the victim of a sexual assault that allegedly took place at a Penticton second-hand shop over the August long weekend.

Kristen Wiig leads the cast as Annie, a maid of honour whose life unravels as she leads her best friend, Lillian (Maya Rudolph), and a group of colourful bridesmaids (Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy, Wendi McLendon-Covey and Ellie Kemper) on a wild ride

What would you do if you woke up in the middle of the desert with no memory of anything and a strange bracelet on your wrist? If you’re the mysterious man with no name in the new movie Cowboys & Aliens , then you should probably expect trou

Doug Fraser doesn’t want you to think your memory is playing tricks with you. When you check out his new show at the VASA Studio and Gallery on Perron Street, there’s a good chance that you’ll feel like you’ve seen it before.

There's a new art show in town that just might be your cup of tea. Diane Gwilliam has brought a fine collection of her teapots and mugs to the Perron District. Unlike other exhibits, the artist definitely wants the viewer to touch the work.

Three special blues musicians will make an appearance at LB’s Pub this week for the upcoming Mark Ammar’s Tuesday Moosehead Open Stage.

Listening to a Tim Hus concert is like taking a geography tour of Canada from the blue-collar guy’s point of view. When the Calgary-based country singer debuted his act at the St.