This week sees the official start of fall, though we’ve been in that frame of mind for quite some time now, haven’t we? Here are some good things to read, listen to or watch as you cozy up. Going places The Northern Sessions crew shoots a couple of songs by Owls by Nature before the band heads … More Edmonton blog roundup: Sept. 21, 2015
Meet Jenna Marynowski, the woman behind After the House Lights, an outlet for her profound passion for local theatre. Jenna caught the writing-about-theatre bug at Sound + Noise, which led her to start own place to shine a spotlight on the dramatic arts. In addition to reviews, she also pays exceptionally close attention to theatre festivals, … More Episode 10: Jenna Marynowski
I scroll through a week’s worth of blog posts and podcasts, choose the ingredients that strike my fancy, throw them into this bowl, and watch them coalesce into unexpected themes. And this is what you get: Valerie Lugonja finds a delicious use for her end-of-the-season tomatoes. Kevin Kossowan is gearing up for cider season. Karlynn … More Edmonton blog roundup: Sept. 14, 2015
Meet Nicole Rowan, the woman behind The Spirited Thrifter, a blog about secondhand shopping and everyday style. Nicole is now in her fourth year of blogging, and she says it has been a life-changing experience. She tells us how a bout of retail therapy at Value Village led to her blog, and why her blog … More Episode 9: Nicole Rowan
It’s Labour Day, and the weather has thoughtfully turned drizzly and cold (at least as I write this) so we don’t feel so bad about the unofficial end of summer. I still feel a little bit bad, but I am greatly cheered up by all of the interesting things I found to read and listen to: … More Edmonton blog roundup: Sept. 7, 2015
It’s the Labour Day long weekend, and it feels like I’ve been on a dead run for weeks, notwithstanding (or maybe including) the little family vacation we just took. Anyway, this seemed like a good time to take a breath. I don’t want to leave you empty-eared, however. Thanks to my Episode 8 guest, Andy … More Interlude 1: The tables are turned
We’re on a family mini-vacation, just a few days away to reset before school starts. But I got some reading and listening done before we left, and in the car, and here we are: Sightseeing Alyssa Lau artfully documents her recent trip to Singapore, Hong Kong and Phuket. Julie’s Kitchen Adventures travels to Yellowstone National Park, and … More Edmonton blog roundup: Aug. 31, 2015
August in Edmonton has many delights, and I’ve been able to partake in a few, including a couple of Fringe shows (Valentine’s Train and Edgar Allan, both held over), and a good meal at the What the Truck?! food-truck festival. Speaking of which: What the Truck?! co-founder and food blogger extraordinaire Sharon Yeo recaps the … More Edmonton blog roundup: Aug. 24, 2015
This week’s roundup hits some grand themes. Love. Death. Smoothies. The important things. Let’s begin. Spectacle This wedding, written up by Stacey K and photographed by FO Photography, is just so beautiful. The dress reveal made me cry. Jody Bailey captured a ton of great shots of the FIBA Americas basketball tournament. Matt Henderson has high … More Edmonton blog roundup: Aug. 17, 2015
I’m writing this on our new deck, in the sunshine, trying to soak up all of this summer and keep it in my heart till winter. I’m also marvelling at all of the interesting things I read and listened to this week: Special occasions Turning a year older causes Mike Ross to perform a statistical … More Edmonton blog roundup: Aug. 10, 2015
Seen and Heard in Edmonton 