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Edmonton jazz singer Helena Magerowski squared off with a career killer no performer ever wants to face — five-millimetre nodules growing on each vocal chord. In fact, it was this horrifying experience that pushed her to persevere.

For many people, the thought of monsters lurking in the shadows is a metaphor for some horrible secret that must be kept hidden away. For Laura O’Connor, she actually has a fear of a monster in her closet.

Graham Brown is at the top of his game and the former St. Albert musician is swinging by LB’s Pub on the leg of his latest tour. “I’m just getting warmed up. I’m raring to go. I get more energy every year.

He has been retired for several years now, but it’s pretty obvious that John Yardley-Jones hasn’t lost his edge or his sense of humour. Not at all.

Anyone who watches a healthy dose of American TV has chuckled at the exaggerated Yiddish accent of certain stock characters. We enjoy listening and imitating the melodious singsong rhythm.

If you’re looking to fill those lazy, crazy days of summer, just whip out your computer and bang out a mini-play. This year StArts Fest, the city’s official arts celebration for Alberta Arts Days, runs Sept. 30 to Oct. 2.

Some teachers just don't care. For example, there's Elizabeth (Cameron Diaz). She's foul-mouthed, ruthless and inappropriate. She drinks, gets high and can't wait to marry her meal ticket and get out of her bogus day job.

There are good teachers and bad teachers and then there’s Elizabeth Halsey, played by Cameron Diaz. She doesn’t care about her students or adhering to the dress code.

Once again the Freewill Shakespeare Festival prepares to showcase two stellar productions from the Bard’s catalogue, set under the stars at Hawrelak Park.

The deadline for the Third Annual Arts Awards held at the Mayor’s Celebration of the Arts Gala is tomorrow. The awards, presented at the gala on Sept. 30, will honour a wide range of artistic disciplines, individuals and groups.