Art, Meet Faith. Faith, Meet Art.

I grew up in the tension between faith and art. The tension pulled at my soul, ever widening until I had to let go or be torn asunder. In the end, I let go.

It is no more noble to sacrifice your art for faith's sake than it is to sacrifice your faith for art's sake. Both are betrayal and even blasphemy. Creativity is born each moment in the Creator, and there finds it's highest expression. That is what this online community is all about. We even meet in person from time to time, here in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

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Media Monday: June 29.09

Here’s where I post what I’ve been watching, listening to, reading, creating and experiencing over the last 7 days, and you do the same in the comments below the post. Through this exchange, we can have insight into what media…

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Friday Five: Artists

Friday Five: Artists

This weeks Friday Five focuses squarely on artists. Here are some artists across disciplines who’ve caught my attention recently. Please share some of your faves in the comments as well.

Aaron Strumpel

I first heard the name Aaron Strumpel from his good…

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Tuesday Ten!

I have to start out with an apology, and an explanation. It’s been a few weeks without a Friday Five and I think you deserve to know why.

First and foremost, it’s been a very busy few weeks. Bridge Songs took…

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Media Monday: June 22.09

Media Monday: June 22.09

Here’s where I post what I’ve been watching, listening to, reading, creating and experiencing over the last 7 days, and you do the same in the comments below the post. Through this exchange, we can have insight into what media…

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Support Arts On The Ave, By Bowling!

Support Arts On The Ave, By Bowling!

Arts On The Ave needs our support. Their first major fundraiser is coming this Friday night – and it sounds like a whole lot of fun!

Avenue & Alleys is a bowling fundraiser, so essentially you put together a team, raise pledges,…

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Media Monday: June 15.09

Media Monday: June 15.09

Here’s where I post what I’ve been watching, listening to, reading, creating and experiencing over the last 7 days, and you do the same in the comments below the post. Through this exchange, we can have insight into what media…

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Media Monday: June 8.09

Here’s where I post what I’ve been watching, listening to, reading, creating and experiencing over the last 7 days, and you do the same in the comments below the post. Through this exchange, we can have insight into what media…

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Media Monday: June 1.09

Here’s where I post what I’ve been watching, listening to, reading, creating and experiencing over the last 7 days, and you do the same in the comments below the post. Through this exchange, we can have insight into what media…

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Friday Five: Five Reasons I Love Edmonton

Friday Five: Five Reasons I Love Edmonton

Edmonton is not the largest, most beautiful or most notable city in the World. Or in North America. Or in Canada. Or even in Western Canada. But there is something about this place – or a combination of somethings –…

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Alberta Avenue farmers market opens this Thursday!

Alberta Avenue farmers market opens this Thursday!

[ May 28, 2009; 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ]

May 28, 2009
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

My beloved neighborhood, Alberta Avenue, is about to launch its own Farmers’ Market! Hooray! Farmers’ Markets are just one more reason I love the spring and summer.

The Edmonton Journal has an article on the market, kicking…

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Media Monday: May 25.09

Media Monday: May 25.09

Here’s where I post what I’ve been watching, listening to, reading, creating and experiencing over the last 7 days, and you do the same in the comments below the post. Through this exchange, we can have insight into what media…

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Friday Five: Quick Reads

Friday Five: Quick Reads

I’ve been trying to fit in a lot of reading lately. Usually that reading is done in the old fashioned way – a good ol’ book. And for my money, a good book cannot be beat.

But where books fail is…

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Karla Adolphe House Concert

[ June 12, 2009; 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ]

June 12, 2009
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Karla Adolphe will perform an intimate house concert in the home of Darrell &  Cheryl Muth on Friday, June 12 at 7 PM.

Admission is $10, or free if you are attending the…

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Arts Workshop with Karla and Gary Adolphe

Arts Workshop with Karla and Gary Adolphe

[ June 13, 2009; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]

June 13, 2009
10:00 am to 4:00 pm

This June you can take in a great artists’ workshop with Karla Adolphe, Gary Adolphe and more, thanks to the folks at my church, Urban Bridge.

Arts Workshop at Urban Bridge Church

Urban Bridge Artist Workshop

June 13, 2009:…

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“Signs” at Profiles Gallery – Wenda Salomons and more

“Signs” at Profiles Gallery – Wenda Salomons and more

[ June 4, 2009 to June 27, 2009. June 4, 2009 to June 27, 2009. ]

June 4, 2009 to June 27, 2009
June 4, 2009 to June 27, 2009

Photographer Wenda Salomons will join Alexis Robb and others in an exhibition at Profiles Gallery (where Edward Van Vliet used to work) called “Signs”. Here is the official info. Should be good.

Signs…

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Media Monday: May 18.09

Media Monday: May 18.09

Here’s where I post what I’ve been watching, listening to, reading, creating and experiencing over the last 7 days, and you do the same in the comments below the post. Through this exchange, we can have insight into what media…

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Friday Five: Grab Bag

Friday Five: Grab Bag

Well, there are a few things I’m very excited to share, and there is no particular theme to tie them together. So, here is a grab bag of arts and faith delights for your long weekend. Dig in!

Coldplay Live Album…

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Media Monday: May 11.09

Media Monday: May 11.09

Here’s where I post what I’ve been watching, listening to, reading, creating and experiencing over the last 7 days, and you do the same in the comments below the post. Through this exchange, we can have insight into what media…

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Friday Five: Conversations

Friday Five: Conversations

I’m in the mood for a chat.

Actually, I’m doing some planning and “vision-casting” these days, and it’s easy to get myopic in processes like that. So, I thought this week I would solicit the help of the artists I know,…

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Media Monday: May 4.09

Media Monday: May 4.09

Here’s where I post what I’ve been watching, listening to, reading, creating and experiencing over the last 7 days, and you do the same in the comments below the post. Through this exchange, we can have insight into what media…

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