2+ week, 4+ day ago   (115+ words) Alberta has appointed Jennifer Venance as its first commissioner of music. Venance, who has more than two decades of experience as a musician and music educator, previously worked in the provincial government developing school curriculum. She will be responsible for…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (204+ words) Edmonton’s annual performing arts free-for-all closed Sunday after setting a new attendance record. Organizers of the 45th Edmonton International Fringe Festival reported that 825,000 people visited the festival sites in and around Old Strathcona. Ticket sales for the 209 indoor productions reached 142,000, with…...