Edmonton

Saturday, May 10, 2025 ● 7:30 pm

Kappella Kyrie Slavic Chamber Choir is pleased to present their spring concert, Blending of Sounds, May 10th at the Winspear Centre (4 Sir Winston Churchill Square). Tickets are on sale now through the Winspear Box Office. 

Conducted by Dr. Melanie Turgeon, Blending of Sounds will feature world-renowned soloists Kateryna Khartova, Yurii Hryhorash, and Russell Braun alongside a large orchestra for a moving and uplifting journey through the world of classical and Ukrainian choral music. Hear the ethereal beauty of the unaccompanied human voice with a diverse set of a cappella music by Benedict Sheehan, Ola Gjeilo, Ukrainian composers (including two world premieres), and more. 

The concert’s second half features the majestic power of a 100+ mass choir and 58-piece orchestra for the world premiere of living Ukrainian composer Myroslav Volynsky’s cantata Господні терези (Divine Scales). Choristers from Ariose, Axios Men's Ensemble, Ukrainian Dnipro Ensemble of Edmonton and Verkhovyna Ukrainian Choir will join Kappella Kyrie for this powerful performance. 

Tickets are on sale now through the Winspear Box Office: www.winspearcentre.com/tickets/events/other/2025/blending-of-sounds 

May 3 - May 25, 2025

The March sisters, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy, navigate childhood to adulthood while facing the trials of life in 1860s Massachusetts. Struggling to balance societal pressures and expectations with their own hopes and dreams, the sisters are united by the bonds of family, love and loyalty. This classic coming-of-age story, adapted for the stage by Canadian playwright Jordi Mand is a heartwarming tale filled with hope, adventure, heartbreak and love.

Based on the books Little Women & Good Wives by Louisa May Alcott

Adapted for the stage by Jordi Mand

Directed by Jenna Rodgers

citadeltheatre.com/shows/24-25-little-women 

Writers’ Guild of Alberta Summer Employment Opportunity: Summer Program and Digital Media Assistant

The Writers’ Guild of Alberta (WGA) invites applications from post-secondary students interested in meeting writers, promoting literary works by Albertans, and gaining experience in arts administration.

The Summer Program and Digital Media Assistant will work closely with WGA program coordinators on various projects that include digital content creation, administration, writing, editing, event planning, and design work.

Main tasks:

• Create slideshow and/or video content for the Alberta Literary Awards and gala event, to showcase the finalists and winners.
• Create cards and slideshows for conference sessions and online events, featuring presenters and sponsors.
• Assist with the implementation of our annual conference and literary awards gala: Be available for the weekends of the conference and gala in June, to assist with running slideshows and videos, assist with volunteer coordination, create participant materials, and various other duties in relation to the events.
• Correspond with publishers and/or writers to gather material for digital content and/or communicate event details.
• Administer social media for summer youth camp, including creating text and visuals.
• Assist with administration of summer youth camp, including gathering registration data for venue, updating and distributing participant handbooks, and coordinating anthology production.
• Aid with writing, proofing, and editing tasks as needed for program promotions, communications, and resource material.
• Aid in other program and office administration as needed, e.g. registration data, gathering materials, technical troubleshooting, office organization.

Qualifications:

• Canadian citizen or permanent resident, residing in Edmonton
• Currently attending post-secondary school and will be returning full time in the fall
• Strong time-management and multi-tasking skills
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail 
• Knowledgeable in computer use and able to learn new software as needed
• Good writing skills and facility with the English language
• Familiarity with digital content creation

Terms:

• This is a full-time position (35 hours/week) for 14 weeks beginning early May.
• Regular hours are 9:00 – 4:30 pm Monday – Friday, with some evening/weekend work for events.
• Hourly wage is $19.50 per hour.
• Work from home is permitted for the majority of the position, with one day a week in the office and occasional on-site work at events.
• Travel to Calgary for the conference June 7 – 9, 2025 is required. Travel expenses are paid for by the WGA.

Application instructions: Please submit a cover letter and resume to mail@writersguild.ca. Please include “Summer Program and Digital Media Assistant” in your subject line.

Application Deadline: April 24, 2025

The WGA believes in supporting diversity and equity in hiring best practices. We support actions to advance diversity and equity in the organization.

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.