In a city well known for only having two seasons (winter and kinda winter), it takes a lot of effort on our part as Edmontonians to make sure we look good when we leave the house in the blowing snow in the morning , to when we get home at the end of the day and it’s +25C in the shade.
Enter: A formidable force of creative prowess, industrious genius, and just some all around awesome folks who substantially contribute to the distinct vibrancy of our city. That’s right, Edmonton’s fashion industry wants to hang out with YOU, you fashionable cat, you. Edmonton’s NextGen presents: DIYalogue Talks Fashion, the next of the 15 minute speed-mentoring sessions that connect you with your community.
Join us on Tuesday, June 25th from 7:00-9:00pm at the ATB Financial Arts Barns (formerly known as the TransAlta Arts Barns), and connect with some of Edmonton’s leading players in our local fashion community. We’ve got a great line up of mentors, so check ‘em out below:
- Kendall Barber – Co-Founder of Poppy Barley Footwear | www.poppybarley.com
- Caroline Gault – Alberta Editor for FASHION Magazine | www.fashionmagazine.com
- Laurie Callsen – Vintage Fashion Blogger | http://www.retro-reporter.com/
- Alisha Schick – Designer, Suka Clothing | http://sukaclothing.tumblr.com
- Julie Morrison – Designer, Majesty Inc. | www.majestyindustries.com
- Kathleen Todoruk – Owner & Designer, Todoruk Designs (Couture Clothing Design) | www.todoruk.com
- Sandra Fernandez – Founder, Western Canadian Fashion Week | http://www.westerncanadafashionweek.com/#/HOME
- Michelle Houle – Model, Phabrik Model + Artist Management | PHABRIK Model + Artist Management
- Michael Meneghetti – Agency Director, Mode Models Edmonton | www.modemodels.com/edmonton
- Maggie Walt – Retailer/Designer, Maggie Walt Design | www.maggiewalt.com
- Kyla Kazeil & Stacey Boruk – Owners, The Bamboo Ballroom | www.bambooballroom.ca
- Jessica Halabi – Designer, Jessica Halabi Fashion | www.jessicahalabi.com
- Janis Galloway – Founder, Dress Me Dearly | http://www.dressmedearly.com/
- Kalie Johnston – Designer | kaliejohnston.tumblr.com
- Andrea Wong, Heather Speers & Robyn Currie , Master Recyclers
- Kelly Bula, Davines Freelance Artist, prior owner YESS Hair Salon
- Robyn Currie, Andrea Wong & Heather Speers, Clothing Swap Master Recyclers
- Amanda Diaz, Fashion Photographer
- Featuring Girls Club DJs and their vintage fashion line, Heirloom Vintage
We’re pretty sure that amazing line up is the only reason you’ll need to grab some tickets and head down with your friends to connect with some of our best and brightest fashionistas, models and local talent.
Advanced ticket for this event ($8 + fees) can be bought online or in person at the Pawn Shop (10551 Whyte Ave) and the Avenue Theatre (9030 – 118 Ave). Tickets will also be available at the door for $10 (cash only).
What’s more, is that by attending our events, you’re also supporting local talent and you know how much we love local talent over here at Edmonton’s NextGen. (hint: A LOT!)
Don’t forget to like and follow us on Facebook for mentor updates and some other cool surprises that we might throw your way closer to the event, and as always – The Twitter! – @EdmNextGen.
Can’t wait to see you guys on June 25th for a night of couture, Go-See-crets, glamour and FUN!
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Edmonton’s NextGen presents DIYalogue Talks Quality Play, a cultural mix-and-mingle in the style of NextGen’s popular Candi{date} series, 7-9 PM on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at The Billiard Club, 10502-82 Avenue. Tickets are $10.00 plus service fees and available online at www.yeglive.ca
DIYalogue Talks Quality Play is inspired by the worlds of gaming, game-playing and healthy competition. Participants connect to mentors in 15 minute speed-dating sessions to converse with local businesses, organizations and teams in hopes of spending some quality time playing in new ways.
Confirmed speed mentors include:
- Trent Oster, Beamdog | www.beamdog.com
- Mike Isaac, Edmonton Board Gaming League | www.ebgl.org
- Tracy Niven, E-ville Derby Girls | www.e-villederby.com
- Logan Foster, Fluik Entertainment | www.fluik.com
- Marshall Theissen, Knights of the Northern Realm | www.knightsofthenorth.ca
- Easy Break Oven, Oil City Derby Girls | www.oilcityderbygirls.ca
- Skye Boyes, XGen Studios | www.xgenstudios.com
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It’s official: the backlash against local food has begun. May it be as short-lived as it is ill-conceived.
Earlier this year, a Toronto couple released ‘The Localvore’s Dilemma’, critiquing the localvore movement and turning on its head many of the valorous claims it made. Lower carbon footprint? More ethically sourced? All quantifiably bunk, say authors Pierre Desrochers and Hiroko Shimizu.
But they miss the most important motivating factor of the local food movement.
It’s never been about quantitative trade-offs on miles-trucked or litres-of-pesticide-sprayed. It’s about satisfying a deep, emotional desire to feel connected to what’s on our plate.
Two years ago, at Pecha Kucha night 8, I delivered a talk about some of the tensions of local food – the need to overcome the geographic barriers of our cold, continental climate; the fickleness of the tastemakers that deem local food trendy and authentic; and the risk of cooption from bigger players in the agrifood business. But in my talk, I forgot one divisive, and perhaps unsolvable challenge: isolation.
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Edmonton’s NextGen and interVivos present CANDI{DATE}, a speed-dating inspired forum connecting voters with 2012 Provincial Election candidates, April 17, 2012 at The Common (9910 – 109 Street) in downtown Edmonton.
In 10 minute sessions, small groups of voters will sit down for mini-dates with candidates from across the spectrum of federal political parties. This face-time with candidates allows voters the opportunity to ask questions on issues that impact their decision to make Edmonton the city they choose to live, work, learn and play in for future years.
“CANDI{DATE} provides a space for Edmonton’s next generation to cut through the political spin and directly connect with candidates on a personal basis to hear their ideas and perspectives. Voters will have the opportunity to speak to candidates face-to-face and ask questions about the issues that really matter to them. It’s time for Edmontonians to get engaged and see what provincial election candidates propose,” says Yuk-Sing Cheng, Edmonton’s NextGen Volunteer and ENGAGE Co-Chair.
Confirmed CANDI{DATE} attendees include:
CANDI{DATE} is one event in the Edmonton’s NextGen ENGAGE series. ENGAGE gathers Edmontonians interested in sharing ideas about the future of the city we call home.
For more information on the 2012 Alberta provincial election, visit http://www.elections.ab.ca/Public%20Website/index.htm .
For more information and to RSVP for CANDI{DATE}, visit http://candidate.eventbrite.com/.
Instead of a ticket or event fee, we’re asking attendees to bring, if possible, a small donation of new and unused toiletries to the event, which will be donated to YESS – Edmonton’s Youth Emergency Shelter Society.
CANDI{DATE} is brought to you by Edmonton’s NextGen and interVivos, with special thanks to our venue sponsor, The Common.
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MEÆT 2.0: Gourmet Pizza Edition
When: Thursday, April 12 at 6:30 pm
Where: Hawkeye’s Too Restaurant, 10048 102 Street
NextGen’s Engage Working Group is currently accepting applications for the next MEÆT event.
We encourage all artists, thinkers, and organizations at any stage in their careers to apply. MEÆT funding has been known to fund both practical and unusual endeavors – from urban gardens to mobile party vans, public sculpture to performances.
Unlike conventional grant programs, individuals receive funding immediately and therefore MEÆT is designed to provide seed money or the much-needed cash infusion to make some critical thing happen now.
MEÆT is designed to bring us together for a meal and together fund home-grown projects. Make it local, forward-thinking, and sustainable.
For more information, to RSVP to attend, and to download an application form, visit http://meaet.com/proposals/.
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After a succesful pilot project in August, Edmonton’s NextGen presents MEÆT1.0 – MICRO-FUNDING TOGETHER, November 26, 2011, 6:30 PM at Latitude 53.
A project of ENGAGE, producers of the popular DIYalouge forums, MEÆT brings local creatives and new philanthropists together for an evening of short proposals followed by a shared meal. At the end of the meal, all diners vote on which proposal receives the pot of funds to move forward with their project: immediate funding for awesome ideas! MEÆT1.0 is hosted by Nate Box of Elm Café. For more information onMEÆT and to register, visit www.meaet.com.
“MEÆT 1.0 brings us together for a meal and to fund home-grown projects. By getting together and pooling our wealth we can avoid bureaucracy, get right down to the meat of an idea and make it happen. We look forward to continuing the momentum from the discussions we had with participants of DIYalouge last week,” says Carol Neuman, Engage Working Group Co-Chair.
Edmonton NextGen is looking for MEÆTing participants – limited space is available:
1. Presenters: Apply to have a project funded, present your project & come enjoy dinner;
2. Diners: Come enjoy dinner, experience the presentations, vote for your favorite, and donate $10 to fund something awesome.
Twenty-nine (29) spots are remaining; register as a Presenter or Diner at www.meaet.com.
Read on for a reflection from Toscha Turner, NextGen Volunteer, on her
experience planning and hosting MEÆT 0.5…
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Ever dream about…
Creative freelancing as a career?
Launching an online life-style magazine?
Combining technology and the arts?
Taking the plunge to put an idea into action?
Let’s talk.
Edmonton’s NextGen presents DIYalogue 2.0
After a successful pilot event in June, Edmonton’s NextGen presents DIYalogue 2.0, a cultural mix-and-mingle in the style of NextGen’s popular Candi{date} series, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at Yellowhead Brewery, 10229-105 Street.
Looking for a collaborative space to share ideas and gain advice on launching them into action? DIYalogue connects Edmonton’s established cultural entrepreneurs with emerging young creatives in 20 minute one-on-one mentorship mini-dates. DIYalogue explores the potential for individual success in the creative industries through unique partnerships and community support.
Confirmed speed mentors include:
- The Royal Bison - http://www.royalbison.ca/
- City and Dale - http://cityanddale.com/
- YEG Live - http://yeglive.ca/
- Fish Griwkowsky - http://twitter.com/#!/fisheyefoto
- Unknown Studio - http://theunknownstudio.ca/
- Operation Fruit Rescue - http://operationfruitrescue.org/
- Brian Webb Dance Company - http://www.bwdc.ca/
- Edmonton Folk Music Festival - http://www.edmontonfolkfest.org/
Participants of DIYalogue 2.0 are encouraged to use the event as an opportunity to percolate ideas to present at the upcoming MEAET 1.0, November 26, 2011. MEAET 1.0 is an opportunity for young creatives to apply for micro-funding for new ideas in a relaxed community dinner setting.
For more information and to register for DIYalogue, visit http://diyalogue2-efbevent.eventbrite.com .
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