by JEaston | May 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
Every now and then, you read a story or see a film clip that totally captures your attention. You forget, for just a moment, about everything else and you are in the moment, totally captivated and engaged. This week, we are posting three such stories. They are as...
by JEaston | Apr 25, 2017 | Uncategorized
Cynthia’s Story We almost lost her. We arrived at the Nina studios, the old space on 111 Avenue, and were told that one of our lead artists, Cynthia had been rushed to hospital with a stroke. She was barely past 30 – how can that be? It was a tumor on...
by JEaston | Apr 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
“We tell stories in order to live.” Joan Didion On March 30th, over 70 people squished into the Stollery Gallery to see Brief & Bracing, digital stories from the Nina. We thank the Edmonton Community Foundation for its generous support of this...
by JEaston | Mar 3, 2017 | Uncategorized
Angela Trudel performs I’m Done Packing, written by Amber Strong (on piano) For artists and audience alike, March 3 was a magical night at the ATB Arts Barns. ATB Financial presented New Voices – six original songs composed and performed by artists from...
by JEaston | Nov 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
Last year, the Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts launched Edmonton’s newest arts awards, the Ninas, to recognize deserving artists from the Nina Collective in the categories of Create, Connect, Changed Lives and Stantec Artist of the Year. Jamie...
by JEaston | Sep 30, 2016 | Uncategorized
What are you dreaming about? As the days are getting noticeably shorter, that first snow and winter cannot be far behind. At this is the time of year, I start dreaming of a winter escape…sunshine, palm trees and balmy weather. If this is...
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