Max Hurd hits some of our city’s best bashes to snap photos for our weekly Social Seen column. He is an Edmonton photographer and designer. Email your event suggestions at arts&life@edmontonjournal.com or tweet Max at Twitter.com/maxwellbrandon
Event: Violette Underground Numéro Deux
When: Feb. 13
Where: CKUA Building (9804 Jasper Ave.)
Who: Hosted by Violette Coquette
What: A unique cross between a secret speakeasy club and a philosophical salon
Featuring: An evening of cocktails, spoken word, jazz singing, fortune telling, dancing, games of chance, and burlesque
Event: The Nina’s 13th Anniversary Celebration
When: Feb. 18
Where: The Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts (9225 118 Ave.)
What: Celebrating 13 years at the Nina and the 2016 Stantec Artist of the Year, Leona Clawson
Featuring: The incredible sculptural installation “Wooooodland,” as well as live musical performances, food, wine and of course birthday cake
Social Seen: Nights out at a speakeasy and an art installation
Max Hurd was out at Violette Underground Numéro Deux and Nina's 13th Anniversary celebration.
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![David Shepherd, MLA, and Leona Clawson at The Nina's 13th Anniversary Celebration at the Nina Haggerty Centre.]()
David Shepherd, MLA, and Leona Clawson at The Nina's 13th Anniversary Celebration at the Nina Haggerty Centre.
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![Paul Freeman and Michele Perret at The Nina's 13th Anniversary Celebration at the Nina Haggerty Centre.]()
Paul Freeman and Michele Perret at The Nina's 13th Anniversary Celebration at the Nina Haggerty Centre.
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![From left, Wendy Hollo and Heather Zwicker at The Nina's 13th Anniversary Celebration at the Nina Haggerty Centre.]()
From left, Wendy Hollo and Heather Zwicker at The Nina's 13th Anniversary Celebration at the Nina Haggerty Centre.
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![Lance Draper and Diane Read at The Nina's 13th Anniversary Celebration at the Nina Haggerty Centre.]()
Lance Draper and Diane Read at The Nina's 13th Anniversary Celebration at the Nina Haggerty Centre.
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![David Janzen and Nicole Galellis and Marian Allen at The Nina's 13th Anniversary Celebration at the Nina Haggerty Centre.]()
David Janzen and Nicole Galellis and Marian Allen at The Nina's 13th Anniversary Celebration at the Nina Haggerty Centre.
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![Brett Fraser and Rona Fraser at The Nina's 13th Anniversary Celebration at the Nina Haggerty Centre.]()
Brett Fraser and Rona Fraser at The Nina's 13th Anniversary Celebration at the Nina Haggerty Centre.
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![From left, Sue Seright and Sherri Chaba at The Nina's 13th Anniversary Celebration at the Nina Haggerty Centre.]()
From left, Sue Seright and Sherri Chaba at The Nina's 13th Anniversary Celebration at the Nina Haggerty Centre.
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![From left, Randall MacDonald and Sue Jaksich and Darcy Kaser at Violette Underground Numéro Deux at the CKUA Building.]()
From left, Randall MacDonald and Sue Jaksich and Darcy Kaser at Violette Underground Numéro Deux at the CKUA Building.
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![Nancy Biamonte and Brad Biamonte at Violette Underground Numéro Deux at the CKUA Building.]()
Nancy Biamonte and Brad Biamonte at Violette Underground Numéro Deux at the CKUA Building.
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![Ross McCutcheon and Anna Charlton at Violette Underground Numéro Deux at the CKUA Building.]()
Ross McCutcheon and Anna Charlton at Violette Underground Numéro Deux at the CKUA Building.
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![Liam Coady and Jill Keech at Violette Underground Numéro Deux at the CKUA Building.]()
Liam Coady and Jill Keech at Violette Underground Numéro Deux at the CKUA Building.
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![Joanna Leung and Sean Donovan at Violette Underground Numéro Deux at the CKUA Building.]()
Joanna Leung and Sean Donovan at Violette Underground Numéro Deux at the CKUA Building.
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![From left, Crystal Drew and Julie Sinclair at Violette Underground Numéro Deux at the CKUA Building.]()
From left, Crystal Drew and Julie Sinclair at Violette Underground Numéro Deux at the CKUA Building.
