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HERE COMES THE SUN! SPONTANEOUS SURPRISES ALL SUMMER
AUGUST – SEPTEMBER 2020
Showcase: SEPTEMBER 11–13
SEPTEMBER 11–13, 2020
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KALEIDO 2020 ON TOUR
Message from the
Festival Producer
Christy Morin, Founder / Executive Director
Arts on the Ave
Welcome to the 15th year of Kaleido’s beauty, love, magic,
The Morin family at Kaleido
and community. This year has been a year of celebration of
flexibility and creativity. COVID-19 presented a challenge
that turned our usual plans inside out and upside down. A humble ice cream truck with its music
playing gave us inspiration that we could still bring our festival to the people, and so Kaleido
2020 On Tour – Here Comes the Sun was born. It gave us a unique opportunity to come together
and re-invent Kaleido while keeping our mission strong, sharing the arts with our community.
Although this year does not have the regular rituals and traditions, it is a celebration of the
human spirit. We welcome you to safely enjoy our spontaneous surprises at pocket parks and
residential streets throughout the Alberta Avenue District, Friday, September 11 through Sunday,
September 13.
I have learned through my family roots that “celebration” is a key ingredient in keeping a family
strong. Thank you to our artists, volunteers, sponsors, donors, production team, board of directors,
and you, our community, for believing and sharing life together to the fullest. A special shout
out to our “fearless ringmaster,” Sauvé MacBean for your leadership, flexibility, and creativity
this year. A huge heartfelt thank you to each of our production team members—your hard work,
courage, and resourcefulness were essential to making this radical re-invention of Kaleido a
success.
Here Comes the Sun!
Christy Morin, Executive Director, Arts on the Ave
P.S. It takes many hands, hearts, and dollars to keep us going. Please consider the opportunity to
give Arts on the Ave a financial donation on a monthly basis. We are a charity and all donations
will receive a tax receipt. Kindly head to our website, www.artsontheave.org, and donate to help
us continue celebrating community arts, family and Edmonton, together.
WE ARE IN GOOD HANDS;
THEREFORE, LET US TAKE CARE OF ONE ANOTHER.
– Marcus Borg, quoting Huston Smith’s mother
www.artsontheave.org KALEIDO 2020 ON TOUR 3
GREETINGS Message from Honourable Leela Sharon Aheer Minister of Culture, Multlculturalism and Status of Women As Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the re-imagined Kaleido Family Arts Festival. The Kaleido Family Arts Festival has long been a highlight of the summer for families in Edmonton and especially the Alberta Avenue community. I am glad that once again, we will be able to enjoy the wonderful music, dance, and acrobatics of this festival, but this time from slightly farther away. Keep an eye out for when this unique mobile festival will be near your home, and bring your family, neighbours, and friends out for a taste of Kaleido 2020 on Tour: Here Comes the Sun in September. As always, remember to keep yourself and your community healthy by keeping at least two metres apart from people outside your cohort, wearing a mask when physical distancing is not possible, and washing your hands often. Thank you to the staff and volunteers who have worked hard to bring Kaleido back to Alberta Avenue. Your resilience and creativity have always been incredible, and never more so than this year. Best wishes for a great festival! Leela Sharon Aheer Minister 4 KALEIDO 2020 ON TOUR www.kaleidofest.ca
Message from Janis Irwin
MLA, Edmonton-Highlands-Norwood
On behalf of Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley and my NDP
Opposition colleagues, welcome to the 15th annual Kaleido Family
Arts Festival: Kaleido 2020 On Tour!
This year is Kaleido’s crystal anniversary, the fifteenth year that
the festival’s incredible organizers, volunteers, and artists have
brought our community together here on Treaty 6 territory to exercise our creativity, stretch our
imaginations, and have fun! Even better, in order to keep us all safe and strong while still bringing
us together, Kaleido has made this summer unforgettable in a wonderful way by surprising
us all summer long. This September, from the 11th to the 13th, I couldn’t be happier to see the
culmination of all this hard work at Kaleido’s weekend showcase.
As we’ve seen, the life that Kaleido brings to our community continues all year long. During a
time of great uncertainty and anxiety, the projects and relationships from previous festivals have
grown immensely, and I’ve been so proud of the ways our community has come together to
support all of our neighbours. I’ve already seen so many great things come from this year’s festival
throughout the summer, and I can’t wait to participate in Kaleido 2020!
I so appreciate Alberta Avenue residents welcoming us all into their neighbourhood this summer,
this weekend, and throughout the year. As always, Kaleido is a fabulous opportunity for us to
show our support for Alberta Avenue, Arts on the Ave, and all of the artists who so kindly share
their work with us.
Thank you so much to the organizers, volunteers, artists, and all those who’ve played a role in
bringing us together for another Kaleido Fest. The challenges you’ve faced this year have been
exceptional, but you’ve responded with courageous creativity! Your hard work continues to keep
our community vibrant and strong.
Happy Kaleido, friends!
Janis Irwin
MLA, Edmonton-Highlands-Norwood
Critic, Status of Women and LGBTQ2S+ Issues
Edmonton.HighlandsNorwood@assembly.ab.ca
http://janisirwin.ca/
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GREETINGS Message from His Worship Mayor Don Iveson Mayor, City of Edmonton On behalf of City Council and the people of Edmonton, welcome to Kaleido 2020 on Tour: Here Comes the Sun. For 15 years, the Kaleido Family Arts Festival has enlivened and excited the historic Alberta Avenue neighbourhood. Every September, as street performers, musicians, vendors and artists take over the streets, the area becomes a vibrant display of the best Edmonton has to offer. This year, Kaleido on Tour has helped Edmontonians celebrate while staying safe and healthy, all summer long. This creative new way to enjoy the festival demonstrates the creativity and community that the Alberta Avenue area is so well known for. I thank the many organizers, volunteers and sponsors who worked to make this year’s event a success, even in these unprecedented times. Your efforts bring light and hope to our community, and help to ensure Edmonton’s arts and cultural scene continues to thrive. Best wishes for a memorable event! Yours truly, Don Iveson 6 KALEIDO 2020 ON TOUR www.kaleidofest.ca
Remember to stay safe!
Please keep
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ABOUT KALEIDO ON TOUR
Arts on the Ave presents:
Kaleido 2020 ON TOUR
Arts on the Ave is pleased to present Kaleido 2020 on Tour
– Here Comes the Sun. This year’s theme is to bring light and
joy to the community at a time when many of the activities
we love are being put on pause due to COVID-19. To help
keep everyone safe and physically distanced, Kaleido has been
radically re-invented and transformed into a spontaneous,
moving festival. Instead of just one weekend, performances
and activities will be spread throughout August, leading up to
the Kaleido showcase weekend in September.
Taking place from September 11–13, 2020, the Kaleido
showcase weekend will feature a variety of music, dance, and
street performances. Travelling on flatbed trailers, performers
will show up at a location where everyone can safely watch
and enjoy, perform for a limited time, and drive away.
Spontaneity is an exciting component to Kaleido this year
and we encourage everyone to follow our social feeds for
announcements on where we’re moving next. The tour route
is top secret, but we will be dropping names of pocket parks
that we’ll be passing by.
The show must roll on!
KaleidoFest.ca | @KaleidoFestival
artsontheave.org | info@artsontheave.org
Volunteer Powered
Kaleido is powered by hundreds of volunteers from the
Alberta Avenue District and beyond. We count on the tireless
efforts of our volunteers to keep the arts and the community
thriving on the Ave. We thank you from the bottom of our
Kaleido-filled hearts!
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On Tour Team
Christy Morin: Artistic Director and Gabrielle deGouw: Lantern Coordinator
General Manager Erika Hudon-Kaide: Workshop Programs &
Sauvé MacBean: Ringmaster Administrative Assistant
Sofia Lukie: Program Lead Sharon Uppal: Administrative Support
Isolde Long: Projects Assistant Zack Lim: Program Assistant
Mary Ann Aquino: Food Coordinator Amy Brown: Program Assistant
Chris Hicks: Logistics Coordinator Scott Putnam: Program Assistant
Cory Bosse: Technical Coordinator Chelsea McCurdy: Volunteer Coordinator
Linda Mullen: Stage Manager Lead Katherine Osborne: Volunteer Coordinator
Ruth Jeang: Communications Coordinator Yvonne DuBourdieu: Gallery Coordinator
Jessa Dupuis: Graphic Design Lead Mavis Richards: Green Team Coordinator
Emily Lennea: Graphic Design Intern Rupert Appleyard: Balloon Art Coordinator
MJ Belcourt Moses: Indigenous Arts Glen LaValley: Balloon Art Coordinator
Coordinator James Jarvis: Team Member
JongHwan Rhee: Safety Coordinator Mark Harrison Rodgers: Team Member
Randall Fraser: Stilts, Giant Puppets
Special Thanks
During this unprecedented time, our team pulled together to radically reinvent Kaleido, and the
experience is one that we are all proud to be a part of (and one we will never forget). Thank you,
each and every team member, for helping bring the joy of the arts to the community.
With love,
Arts on the Ave Board of Directors and Christy Morin, Executive Director
Arts on the Ave Board
Glynnis Lieb | President Randy Ritz | Treasurer
Randall Fraser | Vice President Christopher Smith | Director
Ann Pugh-Jones | Past President Jessa Dupuis | Director
Stefan Hengst | Secretary
www.artsontheave.org KALEIDO 2020 ON TOUR 9
INFORMATION & SAFETY
For Your Information:
Showcase Dates and Times? Tickets? Free!
Friday, September 11: 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm Kaleido is FREE! Please donate at the colourful
Saturday, September 12: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm donation tubes on site or kaleidofest.ca/donate.
and 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Sunday, September 13: 10:00 am - 11:30 am All Ages?
and 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Yes, all ages. Performances are G or PG rated
unless otherwise noted in the guide.
How will Kaleido be safe in light of
COVID-19? Remember Your Neighbours
We are committed to the health and safety of Please dispose of garbage and recyclables in
our community, volunteers, performers, and their appropriate places, including cigarette
staff. These are some of the steps we’re taking butts. Kaleido is community minded. Please be
to help keep everyone safe while having fun neighbourly and respectful as you enjoy our
at Kaleido: outside areas in our community – residential
& commercial. Please obey City of Edmonton
• Ensure accessibility to face masks and
bylaw signs.
hand sanitizer
• All staff and volunteers to wear masks Donate to help keep Kaleido going &
or face coverings growing!
• Mask or plexiglass barriers for vocal and Give as little or as much as you can to make a
wind instrument performances big difference. Kaleido has no gate or admission
• Manage number of attendees fee because our hope is for everyone to have
• Frequent disinfection of commonly the opportunity to participate in the joys and
touched surfaces benefits of artistic expression. Art enhances our
• Watch our social media for pocket park quality of life with entertainment, inspiration,
location information and learning. It’s a way to bring the community
together to share stories and connect with one
Attending Kaleido Events another. Here’s how you can support Kaleido:
Kaleido-ers, let’s help keep each other safe and • Donate through our website or keep an eye
limit the spread of COVID-19. Please maintain out for hats at pocket park events
a 2m distance between parties outside your • Purchase our cool merch
cohort. Although masks are not mandatory
• Volunteer
outside, we strongly encourage everyone to
wear a mask if you are able. • Share our story
Rain or Shine?
Our festival carries on whether rain or shine.
Bring clothing for outdoor fun. Programming may be subject to change due
to weather or unforeseen circumstances. We
apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Decorate—Show your Kaleido spirit!
Part of the thrill of Kaleido is experiencing the vibrancy of the
atmosphere—the people, the food, and the flamboyant decorations.
With Kaleido being a mobile festival this year, we encourage
everyone in the Alberta Avenue District and beyond to join in on
the celebration by decking out your front lawns, doors, porches,
balconies, bicycles, etc. Take a photo and share it with us on social
media by tagging @KaleidoFestival and be entered for a chance to
win a dinner for four on the Ave.
DIY High-Five Stick
Visit our website for a virtual workshop led by local artist,
Randall Fraser. Randall teaches us how to make high-five sticks in
preparation for the Kaleido showcase weekend. These sticks serve as
a way to stay physically distant while still engaging with each other.
DIY Free Pancake Breakfast
Pick up your pancake mix kit from Alberta Avenue Community
League (9210 - 118 Ave) or The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse
(9351 - 118 Ave) on September 9 and 10. Have fun with your cohort
recreating the Kaleido pancake breakfast from home.
Tip: Play music by your favourite Kaleido artist to get in the groove.
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Studio B Saxophone Quartet
Lead up Event - Catch them on August 30 at 2pm
The Studio B Saxophone Quartet from Edmonton has been in
existence for nearly 20 years and merges the musical styles of
jazz, contemporary popular and classical into an ensemble that
both entertains the listener and challenges musical boundaries.
It features the musical talents of saxophonists Raymond Baril, JF Picard, Rosemarie Siever and
Robin Taylor, who share a wealth of eclectic musical experiences between them.
Edmonton All-Star Swing Band
Lead up Event - Catch them on September 10 at 7pm
The Dixieland Jazz Society of Alberta is pleased to sponsor and
present the Edmonton All-Star Swing Band, made up of veteran
musicians whose roots date back to the “Tailgate Jazz Band”
and the “Alberta Gentlemen of Jazz” that were active from
the mid 1950s through the 90s. The Edmonton All-Star Swing
Band played with Rollanda Lee for many years, performing for delighted audiences all over Western
Canada and beyond.
Aurora Lantern Celebration
Friday, September 11 from 9:00 – 11:00pm
When the lights dim, the show is ready to begin! To kick off
the Kaleido 2020 on Tour showcase weekend, the Aurora
Lantern Celebration will be rolling through various Alberta
Avenue District neighbourhoods at sunset. DJ Kwake will be
spinnin’ tunes as street performers and glow artists delight the
audience.
Want to participate? The Aurora Lantern Parade is a beloved Kaleido tradition that brings together
performers and festival-goers in dance, song, and laughter. For this year’s physically distanced
lantern celebration, visit our website for a virtual workshop on how to make your own lantern.
Hang it outside your home to show your Kaleido spirit, or drop it off at the Alberta Avenue
Community League before the parade and have your lantern displayed on our floats.
14 KALEIDO 2020 ON TOUR www.kaleidofest.caChalking It Up on the Ave
Watch Kaleido social media for information
Local artists will create chalk art around the community,
transforming dull concrete sidewalks into vibrant pathways of
joy for those walking by. Find the designated selected locations
for the chalk art on our website and map out an art walk to
enjoy these masterpieces at your own safe, social distancing
leisure.
Please keep
Let’s Stay Safe
Remember to practice social distancing
Kaleido-ers, let’s help keep each other safe and
limit the spread of COVID-19. Please maintain a
2m distance between parties outside your cohort.
2m Although masks are not mandatory outside, we strongly
encourage everyone to wear a mask if you are able.
between us!
Olivia Rose
Watch Kaleido social media for information
Following in her idols’ footsteps, Olivia Rose dares to take on
modern country music in stride. This fun-loving, young musician
continues to charm any audience she is put in front of. Having
performed alongside some of Canada’s best, Olivia is ready to
make her name in Canadian country music history.
Barrington Simpson
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Barrington Simpson is an influential keyboardist, musical
director, and producer. Barrington and his band have been
recognized in the Edmonton gospel community for over
30 years.
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Joel Gray
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A proud Edmontonian, Joel Gray is a well-known trumpeter
and music educator. He has shared the stage with some of the
world’s finest artists and is known for his versatility; Joel is in
high demand in both jazz and classical genres. He is a regular
performer with many local artists and musical ensembles.
DJ KWAKE
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Making dance floors shake across the nation is DJ Kwake’s
calling, his expertise, and has been so for over two decades.
DJ Kwake has either shared the stage or partnered alongside
global icons like Justin Bieber, Snoop Dogg, Rihanna, Boyz II
Men, Kanye West, DJ Tiesto, and everything in-between.
Please keep
Let’s Stay Safe
Remember to practice social distancing
Kaleido-ers, let’s help keep each other safe and
limit the spread of COVID-19. Please maintain a
2m distance between parties outside your cohort.
2m Although masks are not mandatory outside, we strongly
encourage everyone to wear a mask if you are able.
between us!
Capoeira Academy
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Capoeira is the traditional martial art of Brazil. The Capoeira
Academy is an affiliate of the Associação de Capoeira Mestre
Bimba in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil – the first and oldest capoeira
academy in the world. Playing and training in Edmonton
since 1998.
16 KALEIDO 2020 ON TOUR www.kaleidofest.caK-Riz & The HonorRoll Music Collective
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Starting in church singing as a form of entertainment and self-
expression, K-Riz spent his young life really honing his craft as
a creative and being very analytical of rap. Inspired by artists
such as Nas, Biggie, Prince, Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson,
K-Riz’s goal is to create music that you can catch a vibe to.
Jay Gilday
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At once elemental and unearthly, Jay Gilday’s voice is a raw
and gorgeous siren of the Canadian north, fusing hymnal
anguish with driving rhythm and blues. As a songwriter, Jay
threads together the colours of his own ancestral traditions:
Dene spirituals, Irish ballads, Canadian folk and rock. He was
raised in a family of accomplished musicians on the tundra of
Yellowknife, where his music electrifies its never-ending days
and nights.
A Charmed Affair
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A Charmed Affair provides high quality characters to help
make any special event a magical one to remember! With
high-energy routines and talented performers, their ensemble
of princesses, superheroes, and other iconic characters are
guaranteed to surprise and delight. Having performed at many birthday parties, they are experts
in entertainment!
Programming may be subject to change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Celeigh Cardinal
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Discovery is the beauty of music. It reveals itself in layers. Such
is the evolution of Celeigh Cardinal. Following a time-tested
path from singing in church to performing in cover bands to
writing original material, Celeigh has reinvented herself with
each new chapter in her career. With a confident voice and
boundless energy, Celeigh owns a stage, connecting deeply
with her audience through humour, passion and love. Whether
sweetly strumming an acoustic guitar or leading her band in a
rocking rave-up, she commands our attention. Her singing is
rich and deep with a burnished maturity and a nimble technical
virtuosity that wraps itself around notes with a purr, a snarl
or something in the middle. Assimilating influences Fiona Apple, The Band, and Eva Cassidy, her
songs are authentic and heartfelt and connect us to the healing power in music. With two full-
length albums completed, and a future release in the planning stages, Celeigh is poised to expand
her profile which already includes awards from the Western Canadian Music Awards, the Edmonton
Music Award, the 2020 Juno in the Indigenous Artist or Group of the Year category, and two
nominations for the 2020 Western Canadian Music Awards for Indigenous Artist of the Year and
Songwriter of the Year.
The Imaginarium Puppet Company
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The Imaginarium Puppet Company was created in 2016 by
longtime friends Trevor Duffy and Danny Jaycock. Trevor and
Danny take an idea/story from conception and transform it
into a live production. Everything from the storyline, to the
puppets, to the sets, to the musical numbers are all original.
With the addition of their 3rd puppeteer, Simon Gushulak, their
characters come alive on stage.
Programming may be subject to change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Alien Freak Show
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The Alien Freak Show is a troupe of mesmerizing and
hypnotizing flow dancers. Edmonton based members Aurora
Flowrealis and Flowbi Wan Brogi have joined forces to light up
the darkest parts of the universe with their luminescent prop
manipulation.
Please keep
Let’s Stay Safe
Remember to practice social distancing
Kaleido-ers, let’s help keep each other safe and
limit the spread of COVID-19. Please maintain a
2m distance between parties outside your cohort.
2m Although masks are not mandatory outside, we strongly
encourage everyone to wear a mask if you are able.
between us!
The Great Balanzo
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The Great Balanzo turns the everyday into an adventure with
circus & comedy for all ages. He’s been seen live by over a
million people in 13 countries around the world, had repeat
invitations to Just for Laughs, performed solo for the Governor
General of Canada, and joined the Edmonton Symphony
Orchestra twice. He’s been in all kinds of crazy situations, so
don’t miss your chance to see him roll into your neighbourhood
with Kaleido on Tour! The Great Balanzo will go anywhere with
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20 KALEIDO 2020 ON TOUR www.kaleidofest.caThe Borch Brothers
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If The Borch Brother’s music style were to be personified, the
heart and sole would be East Coast Fiddle music with a spine
of old tyme fiddle. The head would be folk, and each appendage would be reaching into jazz,
swing, Ukrainian and Celtic. They’ve played at Big Valley Jamboree, North Country Fair, Canadian
Finals Rodeo, The Edmonton Fringe, Deep Freeze and countless others. They love playing, and their
aspirations aren’t for fame or fortune, but instead to play more of their favourite gigs: where they
connect with the crowd as they bounce, dance and sing along.
Girl Clown
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Morgan Nadeau (Girl Clown) has been involved in the
Edmonton theatre community since 2007 and has been
clowning since 2012. She is a trained Pochinko Clown in both
practice and as an instructor. Keep an eye out for Trixie at
Kaleido!
Sangea Academy
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With a splendid repertoire that draws heavily from the rich
traditions of West African performance art, Sangea continues
to brilliantly redefine what it means to revitalize tradition and,
in turn, captivate a modern audience. Sangea is a diverse
West-African performance group made up of eight members from several countries in Africa, and
from Mexico and Canada. The name of the group means female leader and is a common name
given to young girls in Liberia. Established in 2012, the group has grown from being a household
name amongst several communities within the Edmonton area to becoming a leader in the forward
progression of traditional West-African music, dance, poetry, and theatre in its home province and
across the country at large.
Programming may be subject to change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
www.artsontheave.org KALEIDO 2020 ON TOUR 21SEPTEMBER SHOWCASE ARTISTS
Spandy & Mandi
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Spandy & Mandi will have you jumping for joy! With a mixture
of dance, hula-hoops, juggling and vibrant outfits, Spandy
& Mandi are sure to get any party started! Their ultimate
goal is to spread happiness across the globe. You may have
seen Spandy Andy on So You Think You Can Dance Canada
or read Mandi’s book in your local library. Regardless, their
performance is guaranteed to have you grinning from ear to
ear. WARNING: their smiles are infectious!
Miranda Allen Entertainment
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Miranda Allen is an international variety artist, escapologist,
actor, and theatre maker. She has performed for the Mayor
of London, and appeared on season 7 of Penn & Teller: Fool
Us, where Penn Jillette called her escape from a wine barrel,
“perfect.” She was also nominated for the Sterling Award for
Best Actor in a Leading Role for her portrayal of Lizzie in Pretty
Goblins, produced by Workshop West. Miranda has performed
in 17 countries, 3 and 1/2 languages, and once, was nearly
killed by a kangaroo.
Grindstone
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The 11 O’clock Number is Grindstone’s award-winning
improvised musical comedy. Based on suggestions from the
audience, the cast improvises a musical on the spot! They
believe that theatre can change lives for the better—for those who participate in the performing
arts, for our audiences and for our community.
22 KALEIDO 2020 ON TOUR www.kaleidofest.caNational Stiltwalkers of Canada
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Since 2001, the National Stiltwalkers of Canada have been
sharing their “High Spirited Entertainment” at festivals and
events throughout Alberta. They have also performed in Ottawa,
the Maritimes, Victoria, Oregon, Washington, DC, and at an
international circus festival in Nanjing, China. The are happy to
be returning to the Kaleido Fest for the 15th year in a row!
Please keep
Let’s Stay Safe
Remember to practice social distancing
Kaleido-ers, let’s help keep each other safe and
limit the spread of COVID-19. Please maintain a
2m distance between parties outside your cohort.
2m Although masks are not mandatory outside, we strongly
encourage everyone to wear a mask if you are able.
between us!
City Worker
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Edmonton’s top City Worker is a virtuoso groundskeeper. Armed
with an array of high-tech tools and a lifetime of experience,
he will astound you with his clipping, spraying, vacuuming and
more!
Programming may be subject to change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
www.artsontheave.org KALEIDO 2020 ON TOUR 23SEPTEMBER SHOWCASE ARTISTS
Chickadee String Duo
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Professional musicians Leanne and Alison have played together
in ensembles ranging from the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra
and the Chamber Orchestra of Edmonton, to the Zelda
Symphony and wedding quartets. Foodies and friends for many
years, they recently founded the Chickadee String Quartet under
whose umbrella they perform for you today.
Bill Werthmann’s Toast & Jam
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Northern Lights Folk Club founder, promoter, and singer
songwriter, Bill Werthmann, retired from his day job and
wanted to create a little community within the greater village
of the arts. There were enough open mics and “jams” around
where you could go and perform in front of an audience, but
he wanted something different. “Toast & Jam’’ was born out
of that idea: a weekly gathering around a table where food,
coffee, and song could be shared between friends. If the fine folks meeting for their morning
mojo want to enjoy the tunes, then great, but no obligations. Bill invites a small group of fellow
performers from the folk, blues, and bluegrass communities (usually 5 or 6) to get together at The
Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse, Thursday’s from 10:30 AM until about 1:00 PM.
For Kaleido 2020 on Tour, Bill has called on T&J regulars Alex Boudreau, Peter Nolan, and Ron
Taylor to share some of their favourite classics from the table on the trailer.
Programming may be subject to change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
24 KALEIDO 2020 ON TOUR www.kaleidofest.caOrlando Martínez
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Orlando Martínez is the owner and creative director of
FiestaCubana Dance School, which opened in Edmonton April
of 2007. Orlando has been dancing professionally since 1998 in
Cuba, Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom.
Orlando specializes in a variety of popular and traditional
dances from Cuba. He regularly performs at various functions,
special events and festivals. Delighting audiences with his high-
energy “animation,” - Orlando specializes in getting a crowd on
their feet!
Our Awesome Emcees
Thank you to our Emcees!
Jodie Stonehouse
Jon Jon Rivero
Kiidra Duhault
Morgan Yamada
Randall Fraser
Sofia Lukie
Tansy Spyker
KALEIDO 2020 ON TOUR WOULD LIKE TO SHOUT OUT A
VERY BIG THANK YOU TO THESE AWESOME PARTNERS!
WE COULDN’T HAVE DONE THIS WITHOUT YOU!
www.artsontheave.org KALEIDO 2020 ON TOUR 25VISUAL ARTS GALLERY Kaleido Festival Gallery Exhibition & Sale The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse (9351 – 118 Ave) Tuesday, September 1 thru Sunday, September 27 Welcome to the 15th annual Kaleido Festival Gallery exhibition—this year held at The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse. All the artwork on display is available for purchase, with a portion of the sale going to support Kaleido. This exhibition showcases a wonderful, diverse array of artwork from emerging to established local artists. We hope you enjoy this juried exhibition. The Carrot Hours Extended Hours for On Tour Showcase Tuesday - Saturday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Friday, September 11: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Sunday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday, September 12: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Closed on Mondays Opening Reception: Friday, September 11 from 7pm - 9pm | Licensed event for members only. Complimentary memberships will be available at the door. Please note: space is limited. Jennifer Shaw Norma Callicott Gayle Jung Kaleido Festival Gallery - Artists Suzan Berwald w Acrylic Gayle Jung w Acrylic Karen Blanchet w Mixed Media Tong Liu w Oil Norma Callicott w Mixed Media Aeris Osborne w Acrylic Connie Clarke w Watercolour & Acrylic Gail Ryman w Papier Mache with image transfer Lucy Cook w Watercolour Maria Seiban w Mixed Media Yvonne DuBourdieu w Watercolour & Pencil Jennifer Shaw w Paper & Ink Amanda Gibb w Oil Jingnan Su w Paper & Acetate Paper Sanaa Humayun w Acrylic and Embroidery Mary Whale w Watercolour 26 KALEIDO 2020 ON TOUR www.kaleidofest.ca
Families Hel ping
Families
Help a local Alberta Avenue district
family with their grocery staples
for a short 6 month commitment.
CONNECT. SHOP. DROP-OFF.
Email groceries@artsontheave.org or call (780) 471-1580 to sign up
Hello Edmonton! We are the
Neighbourhood Empowerment
Team, also known as NET.
We work with communities and stakeholders to identify recurring situations that affect
community safety. We work with individuals and families to find sustainable, community-
driven solutions.
NET is a partnership between the City of Edmonton, Edmonton Police Service, The
Family Centre and United Way of the Alberta Capital Region. We know that working with
communities is essential in order to reduce crime and increase everyone’s sense of
safety and well-being.
Meet members of NET in your community today!
For more information, visit edmonton.ca/NET or email NET@edmonton.ca.
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28 KALEIDO 2020 ON TOUR www.kaleidofest.caOUR VOLUNTEERS
Thank You for 15 years, Amazing Volunteers!
Kaleido Family Arts Festival has been running for 15 fantastic years and is still going strong, all
because of the support of our wonderful volunteers! We want to give a great big shout out and a
HUGE “AIR HUG” to all the amazing volunteers that make this festival possible!
“The world is hugged by the faithful arms of volunteers.”
- Terri Guillemets
artsontheave.org
www.artsontheave.org KALEIDO 2020 ON TOUR 29THANK YOU
Thank You, Supporters & Partners
How does Kaleido create a free arts festival for our community every year? With the support of an
incredible arts community, excellent supporters, fantastic volunteers, and wonderful friends. Thank
you supporters, advertisers, partners, fellow community builders, and artists for believing in the
vision and heart of the Kaleido Family Arts Festival. Your generosity is sincerely appreciated.
Gold Supporters
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30 KALEIDO 2020 ON TOUR www.kaleidofest.caPartners
N O R T H E R N
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WE ARE A CHARITY!
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in making our programs a beautiful thing!
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