Local Entertainment

After five years on the social scene, one of Edmonton’s premier entertainment venues closes its doors on Wednesday, July 31. Tonight is the Haven Social Club’s last big concert said owner-proprietor James Leder.

Before there was Amityville, there was Harrisville.

Fred Malotte has a suggestion for frustrated pedal-to-the-metal drivers. Buy a beater, retrofit it, slap on some paint and in a moment of crazy heroics, ram it at a demolition derby.

The sign on the door might say “No Pets Allowed,” but then again, Rambo is no ordinary pet. He is the Morinville Public Library’s newest member, its first permanent resident and its only mascot.

Farmers' markets are noisy and chaotic – music blaring, shoppers haggling and vendors putting on a show. But in the middle of St.

Barefoot children race through acres of grass blowing bubbles and waving coloured banners as musicians sing ballads on the outdoor stage. Sasquatch Gathering 18, a family centred music festival, is the 21st century version of hippie heaven.

The costumed historical interpreters at the Father Lacombe Chapel are giving this province’s Ukrainian settlers their due. The menu for this weekend’s Taste of the Past event will finally include a favourite recipe.

K-Days is all about making the most of life and it’s happy to oblige with a massive outdoor party. Friday morning at 10 a.m.

Before there was Amityville, there was Harrisville.

Another year, another trek to the Taste of Edmonton, the city’s premiere wine and food festival. Every year I check it out. This time I decided to try something new.