If you couldn’t get enough of Corner Gas, the TV series and Corner Gas: The Movie, then check out Brent Butt performing one of his famous standup routines at the Arden Theatre on Feb. 18.
Many are under the impression Butt was an overnight sensation. In reality, the King of Comedy honed his chops over a 20-year period touring every bar, club and dive in Western Canada.
Through hard work, Butt’s reputation grew and his brand of dry humour quickly marked him as an “everyman” comedian.
Tours and festival performances were sold out and television offers flowed to his doorstep. Regarded as more than an entertainment personality, Butt is the guy in the living room we all know and can relate to.
Butt also released his first feature film, No Clue, in 2013 where he plays the part of a salesman who is mistaken for a Sam Spade type detective.
Tickets for Brent Butt are $42 (plus facility fee) and went on sale Friday. Call the Arden box office at 780-459-1542 or online at ticketmaster.ca.
SkirtsAfire HerArts Festival has put out a call for designers to create the official skirt for the multi-disciplinary arts festival. It focuses on relating Canadian women’s stories presented in theatre, music, dance, visual art, comedy and spoken word.
Skirts must be constructed only from found, up-cycled materials and must be wearable. Six skirts will be chosen for the festival and presented to the public at the festival media launch in a runway display.
A panel of celebrity judges will select three winners. The top three designers will receive a cash prize: 1st prize $300; 2nd prize $150 and 3rd prize $75.
The six skirts will be displayed at the Cabaret Space at the Alberta Avenue Community League throughout the festival.
The submission deadline has been extended to Friday, Dec. 19. Selected designers will be notified on Dec. 28. Judging will take place on Feb. 23, 2015.
For more competition information visit skirtsafire.wordpress.com.
Nominations for the St. Albert Mayor’s Celebration of the Arts Gala have been extended to Friday, Dec. 19.
This is an opportunity for residents to recognize the artistic excellence of a worthy friend or neighbour.
There are seven categories: youth artist, emerging artists, established artist, excellence in arts teaching, arts leadership, corporate patrons of the arts and community arts group.
Guidelines and nomination forms are available at stalbert.ca.
