Local Entertainment

Cinema can be an extraordinary way to see the world. That’s what the Global Visions Film Festival is all about: get a view of the entire planet right from the comfort of a seat in the theatre.

The winsome Avenue Q is a little late in coming to the Citadel Theatre. The part puppet, part human musical first opened off Broadway in 2003.

“Do you dare to be who you really are?” Maybe if I were royalty.

Energy will be high once again at this week’s unveiling of the latest survey of secondary school art talent.

Most theatre companies hesitate mounting risky scripts. Bottom line, they need to make money and an unknown quantity is an unpredictable prospect.

A heartwarming short film about a ghost did more than touch the audience’s hearts and give them a few good laughs on Monday evening. It also took home the top prize of the fifth annual Obelisk Film Festival.

For generations of young readers of mystery books, the Nancy Drew series has been synonymous with adventure.

Independence is key. It is a concept that one of Edmonton’s major independent bookstores lives by and one that allows them to relentlessly support local authors.

Of all the smaller niche theatre companies in Edmonton, Northern Light has a knack for choosing topical plays.

In July, artistic director and resident conductor Ray Baril is taking the New Edmonton Wind Sinfonia to the prestigious 2015 World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles in San Jose.