Social Seen: The Works Summer Solstice Gala
The Works Summer Solstice Gala Where: Fairmont Hotel Macdonald When: June 22 What: The Works’ annual summer kickoff, marking the 33rd The Works Art and Design Festival Featuring: Cocktail reception,...
View ArticleSofter toned-down wedding dress trending after Meghan's Royal Wedding
The moment Meghan Markle stepped out of her Rolls-Royce on her wedding day, the dress commentary began. Maybe you loved it — an elegant classic. Maybe you thought it was a little too plain. But some...
View ArticleSocial Seen: Edmonton Music Awards Gala
Edmonton Music Awards Gala Where: Winspear Centre When: June 28 What: The eighth-annual Edmonton Music Awards gala Featuring: Live performances by Bardic Form, Celeigh Cardinal, Dizzy, Josh Sahunta,...
View ArticleEdmonton men best dressed in Canada, women tell survey
Don’t laugh. But men in Edmonton were rated by women as the best dressed in Canada, beating out their sartorial brethren in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal, according to a survey by online stylist...
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Muttstock Where: Eastwood Community Hall 11803 86 St. When: July 7 What: A festival of dogs and live music Featuring: Dachshund races, doggie dancing, an off-leash water park and free dog treats Codie...
View ArticleWedding Tales: Brawl breaks out at downtown Edmonton hotel, but it's tradition
Passersby taking in the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald grounds on May 5 might have been surprised by the scene: a 41-person wedding party apparently engaged in a massive brawl. “I got tackled by seven or...
View ArticleSocial Seen: Sounds of swing at Sugar Foot Stomp dance social
Sugar Foot Stomp Where: Sugar Swing Ballroom When: July 14 What: Weekly Saturday night swing dance social Featuring: An hour-long lesson for beginners (no partner required) and a fun environment filled...
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Social Seen Okuda Mural Unveiling Party Where: El Cortez Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar When: July 21 What: Daytime patio party celebrating the unveiling of Okuda San Miguel’s six-storey mural in Old...
View ArticleSocial Seen: Mode Made
Mode Made Where: Garneau Theatre When: July 31 What: Mode Models International’s annual summer event Featuring: Drinks provided by Steamwhistle, cocktails by Strathcona Spirits, “Mode Made” (a film by...
View ArticleWedding Tale: Couple charters historic Yukon train for wedding ceremony...
As soon as they were engaged, Kieran O’Donovan and Natalie Nikkel knew they wanted to get married in the Yukon. It is, after all, where the couple first met at a house party during the Dawson City...
View ArticleSocial Seen: WILDMasque
WILDMasque Where: Edmonton Riverboat When: August 17 What: Second annual masquerade party in support of WILDNorth, a centre for compassionate care of injured and orphaned wildlife Featuring: Drinks and...
View ArticleSocial Seen: Rise Up
Rise Up Where: Urban Tavern When: August 25 What: Fundraiser by Heal YEG to support Camp He Ho Ha Featuring: Live performances by Jayne Ava, Alex Hinsky, Daniel Bourbonnais, the Punchable Faces and...
View ArticleSocial Seen: Goodnight Moon
Goodnight Moon Where: Muttart Conservatory When: September 5 What: Closing party of Museum of the Moon exhibit Featuring: Seed planting, Muttart After Dark tours, a spacetime demonstration, touch table...
View ArticleSocial Seen: WINGS luncheon and fashion show
WINGS luncheon and fashion show Where: Delta Edmonton South When: September 16 What: Fashion show and luncheon fundraiser for WINGS women’s shelter hosted by Lord’s Shoes and Apparel Featuring: Fashion...
View ArticlePaula Simons: A user's guide to Timothy Caulfield, the University of...
You might be forgiven for thinking there are two different Timothy Caulfields. The first is Timothy Caulfield, lawyer and professor, the respected academic and bioethicist. He’s a fellow of the Royal...
View ArticleSocial Seen: EPL Gala
EPL Gala Where: Chateau Lacombe When: September 20 What: Edmonton Public Library’s annual fundraising gala, with funds going to the revitalization of the Stanley A. Milner Library Featuring: Sit-down...
View ArticleSocial Seen: Ritchie Community League Oktoberfest
Ritchie Community League Oktoberfest Where: Ritchie Hall When: October 6 What: Ritchie Community League’s seventh annual Oktoberfest extravaganza Featuring: Food and beer from Barb and Ernie’s Old...
View ArticleSabrina Butterfly emerges with fresh style in new Montrose digs
Wandering through Sabrina Butterfly’s colourful new studio and shop in the Montrose area, it’s tempting to think that a marriage of whimsy and business is effortlessly achieved. After all, the bright...
View ArticleSocial Seen: Style for Stollery
Style for Stollery Where: Southgate Centre When: October 14 What: Fashion show fundraiser for the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation, hosted by the Stollery Women’s Network Featuring: Brunch,...
View ArticleSocial Seen: Fashion with Compassion Gala
Fashion with Compassion Gala Where: Shaw Conference Centre When: October 25 What: A gala to celebrate survivorship while enjoying a fun evening of fashion. Featuring: Edmonton’s largest fashion show in...
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