Local Entertainment

May Day is a time of new beginnings and a little known St. Albert duo is releasing their first CD to inaugurate a fresh commitment to music. St.

Quetzala Carson, 17, is a young, confident activist-in-the-making who uses her guitar, powerful singing voice and quick wit to rally the troops. And it’s no surprise this likeable young woman was one of two grand prize winners at St.

There are two things in life people hate – taxes and funerals. Not only are funerals sombre affairs, but as in The Gift premiering tomorrow night for a 10-day run, they are heightened affairs that pull people together or rip them apart.

The Sturgeon County-based author and illustrator of the Threshold series of lyrical graphic novels has returned to the scene with a new title that delves further into non-linear storytelling and no-holds-barred artistry.

Diamond necklaces are all the rage, especially when they do a vanishing act as in Vincent J. Maloney’s latest production.

A dark tale of two men undone by the green-eyed monster of jealousy, is the Edmonton Opera’s season closer.

Back in the 1950s a Tony Bennett song touched a chord in millions of fans. Today organizers of the 2011 Alberta 55 Plus Winter Games are searching for a magical theme song that once again people will quickly identify with.

There’s a lot of Shakespeare floating around these days. And the timing of As You Like It couldn’t be more appropriate.

As the tag line says, “with no power comes no responsibility.” It should also read “and nothing interesting happening either.” Kick-Ass is the kind of movie that probably looked great on paper, especially in comic books.

Director Tim Burton gives the epic fantasy adventure a magical and imaginative twist.