Local Entertainment

At first glance, you might think the world doesn’t need another new online radio station. There are already so many and some are pretty good at what they do. Retired IT security analyst Larry Travis thought differently.

Producer Tony James is hosting Unforgettable – the Music of Nat King Cole on April 2 at the Arden Theatre.

An Edmonton author is set to return to this city to début his new book debunking the myths of fad diets and health regimens.

Today and tomorrow, a fun-loving rabble of horned Viking raiders once again overrun the eighth annual Deep Freeze: A Byzantine Winter Festival. The Alberta Avenue festival, located between 90th and 94th St. on 118 Ave.

Since Grease, the 1971 musical by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, lit up the stage focusing on the 1950s working class youth subculture, it’s been a favourite among high schools. And with good reason.

As the Morinville Community Cultural Centre heads into the 2015 portion of the season, the phone lines are ringing with individuals booking events or buying tickets for upcoming professional shows.

Perhaps you know of painter Margaret Keane, the one who paints an endless series of people and animals, all with these oversized doe eyes. They’re not quite kitschy but they’re certainly not the Mona Lisa either.

After a quiet holiday season, the Arden theatre is back on its feet with a fresh roster of talent for the new year.

If you missed the swinging ’60s with Mary Quant mini-skirts and thigh-high go-go boots, the gals at Round Barn Productions are bringing back the groove with Shout! The Mod Musical.

The City of Edmonton rings in 2015 with the family-friendly New Year’s Eve Festival at Churchill Square. Open to all, the free, non-alcoholic events start off indoors at City Hall at 7 p.m.