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[disanddatmedia]

My friend Sissy Thiessen Kootenayoo of @wasesabaexperiences is the first Indigenous person and feminine person to host the City of Edmonton’s New Years Eve celebrations. I got to be there to see history being made. They did great and I'm glad that, even for a moment, was able to witness it. Taken with Canon T6I Location: Churchill Square, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Taken: New Years Eve, 2022 Taken and edited by David William Paturel (Dis & Dat Media) Edited with the software PhotoScape All rights of photo(s) reserved to Dis & Dat Media (David Paturel) #disanddatmedia #photography #photo #churchillsquare #edmonton #yeg #alberta #canada #indigenous #newyearseve #edmontonhistory #yeghistory #night #nighttime #nightphotography #nighttimephotography #winter #2022 #winter2022 #newyearseve2022 #history #edmontonphotography #yegphotography #2spirit #twospirit #goodbye2022 #hello2023 #event #party #cold (at Churchill Square, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm60KQPJO0I/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[yegarts]

Happenings on Churchill Square

Churchill Square programming is in full swing with an array of free, family friendly special events coming up in May and June. You can also catch our regular free weekly programming which includes Live at Lunch, Zumba, Salsa on the Square, Cypher Wild and the crafts with the AGA Art Cart. Check out our roundup of upcoming events below: 

Downtown Spark  

Get ready for whimsical art installations from around the world, family-friendly fun, concerts, dance parties and more! Starting this week, explore large-scale art sculptures throughout the downtown core at Downtown Spark. From May 25 to June 4 giant art installations will be located at six different locations, with the largest piece Evanescent by ATELIER SISU coming to Churchill Square. Edmonton is the first city in Canada to host Evanescent, after appearing in 22 international cities and 12 countries. There will also be FREE lunch-time programming, with local musician Aladean Kheroufi kicking things off with a live performance at CKUA on May 25 from 12 – 1 pm. For more information visit https://www.edmontondowntown.com/spark/.  

Paper Airplane Day 

Did you know that May 26th is Nation Paper Airplane Day? The Alberta Aviation Museum will be bringing their Paper Airplane Test Lab to Churchill Square on Friday May 26 from 12 – 2 pm where you’ll have a chance to build different airplane designs and compare what makes them great at tricks and skills. There are designs for everyone from beginners to the paper airplane pro, or you can put your own designs to the test. Staff will be on hand to help fold and decorate your airplane, then it’s up to you to let them fly! 

Splash Day 

Come down to Churchill Square and beat the heat! On May 27th the City of Edmonton is turning on the fountain in front of City Hall, and we’re marking the occasion with Splash Day. Join the EAC and the City of Edmonton from 11 am – 4 pm for performances by the Tsunami Brothers and the Trincan Steelpan Orchestra, roving sea creatures, food trucks, games and more. 

UP on the Square: Benjamin Oswald  Stop by TIX on the Square between June 3 –17 to find a selection of work from Benjamin Oswald's residency, the unveiling of his City Marigold collection and many other surprises. Many of the ceramic pieces on display were created with glazes developed with the support of a recent EAC grant. Select items will be available for purchase.  

Benjamin Oswald has shown and sold his work in multiple spaces in Edmonton and beyond, including Latitude 53, AGA, TIX, the Artworks and Studio 21 Gallery in Halifax. Through a project with TIX, Benjamin was commissioned by the City of Edmonton to create a special collection which references our civic flower, the marigold. He recently returned home from a residency in Denmark, where he experimented with new forms, glazes and forms. 

Opening Reception: June 3, 12 - 2 pm, exhibit runs: June 3 - 17.  

New child-friendly public art

Have you spotted the new artwork being installed on the Square? Created by local artists Erin Pankratz and Christian Peres Gibaut of Red Knot Studio, A Mischief of Could-be(s) consists of five standing sculptures, drawing inspiration from how children freely interpret and imagine the world through play. The tree-like quality suggests the idea of a magical forest, while the ambiguity of the forms allows for other interpretations, such as tentacles, snakes, arms, stalagmites, etc. The whimsical shapes and colourful palette make the art engaging for art lovers of all ages. To celebrate the installation of this new public art, the EAC will be hosting a kid-friendly celebration with the artists. Keep your eyes peeled for more details in the coming weeks.  

Please note that all events are dependent on weather and air quality. Be sure to check the EAC's social media and website for updates about cancellations.

[soerick126]

Churchill Square People will come, go and keep coming back for their own self-serving reasons. #churchillsquare #townsquare #citysquare #pinoygram #cityscape #city #architecture #commumity #downtown #edmonton #exploreedmonton #alberta #travelalberta #mobilephotography #nightphotography #samsung #s21ultra (at Sir Winston Churchill Square) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNgO3vdAjOV/?igshid=g6mdxm1dbe2f

[valentinecandi1]

A brisk walk from Bissell to City center this winter season. Children's choir at CBC! #churchillsquare @eccmall @cbcedmonton #yeg (at Churchill Square) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6KF-3HAFsa/?igshid=1qwse8pj4e2cx

[tjtaligato]

I honestly think Christmas with snow just feels more Christmas-y 😅 . . Submission for @urbanyeg #urbanyegcc3 Capture by: @minnakouyate Always bringing a creative perspective of the city. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #churchillsquare #christmastrees #christmasdecoration #yegviews #edmontonliving #edmontonalberta #edmontontourism #exploreedmonton #urbanyeg #igyeg #instagramyeg #yeggers_ #yegger #festivaloftrees #whitechristmastree #winterphotos #winterphotography #christmastimeinthecity #christmasisnear #festivity #touristphoto #touristphotography #tourismcanada #tourismphotography #photographyedit #mobilephotographyandediting #canadaphotographer (at Edmonton, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6EuhrcAq1E/?igshid=lcjhh46uu43b

[charlieallnutt]

A little bit late.. but we survived the zombie apocalypse! ❌ @toby.evans98 @churchillsquare @wickedexperiences #zombies #brighton #churchillsquare #couple #cute #dayout #instagood #gay #gayuk #fun #funny #relationshipgoals (at Brighton Churchill Square) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4fzfqzA_Dk/?igshid=1vph3mmpi2w9z

[craigjewson]

When you treat yourself to a new backpack!🎒 #backpack #bag #newbag #newbackpack #plastic #seethrough #zara #indetex #churchillsquarebrighton #churchillsquare #fashionwithcraig #fashion #personalstylist #brightonstylist #instafashion #mensfashion #mensfashionadvice #brighton #stylingformen #craigisheretosaveyou #wardrobeconsultant #craigjewson #iloveclothes #wardrobecleanse #updateyourwardrobe (at Brighton and Hove) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtRGzmSAOD-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1c51rnjwp8764

[thecanadiancomedian]

#statue of #sirwinstonchurchill at #churchillsquare in #Edmonton #churchill #winstonchurchill #history (at Churchill Square) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnDlkP2DpMI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=xle0vpbzv826

[bondsbakes]

It's been a busy week with this hot weather! @carphonewarehouse.uk @carphonewarehouseuk had a promotion and in-store competition. Good luck Brighton! #30secondchallenge #sayyesmore #cake #brighton #mobilephone #cellphone #bake #pink #yellow #fondanthatesheat #churchillsquarebrighton #churchillsquare (at Brighton Shopping Centre)

[yegarts]

Happy Trails, #HappyWall!

(Edmonton Arts Council staff with Happy Wall)

In just three weeks we’ll say ‘happy trails’ to Happy Wall on Churchill Square. Over the past 15 months, Edmontonians have created messages of hope and solidarity, sent birthday and anniversary wishes to loved ones, and promoted their festivals, events, and organizations. Flipping through images on his phone, Churchill Square programmer Bob Rasko says he’s happy with the results. “What amazed me was the instant sense of community that happened on the square. People wanted to create, share their special moments with the world, and in very essential ways, tell their stories. Happy Wall became an expression of the values and ideas uppermost in people’s minds.”

When the wall launched last May, people clamoured to create their messages and the enthusiasm remained undimmed by a freezing winter and wet spring/summer. “It was always a joy to go out on the square and see people using it. It wasn’t just a 15 minutes of fame thing. Having said that, it’s important to remember that Happy Wall was never meant to stay forever. It’s a transitory experience, but once the construction is finished, we’ll have new programming that we hope Edmontonians will find just as entertaining.”

(Testing Happy Wall’s illustrative capacity - image Bob Rasko)

Rasko says his best personal memory is of bringing his sons down to test the wall’s creative functionality. “We wanted to see if we could draw some pictures. Many of the posts at the beginning were text and we wanted to see what would happen with images. I think it worked pretty well!”

Other favourites include:

“There’s a guy who teaches Cree online, where people can ask to have words turned into syllabics. This one says “nehiyawewin”, which is the Cree term for the Cree language.”

 “I love the #YEGBike – love that they were able to create text and an image.”

“The handstand one is great because it’s not easy to write a clear message upside down. You can’t just slap it up, it requires a lot of planning and thinking to make it work. So, for this guy to execute all the steps, then do the handstand, and get a successful photo off -  I’m pretty impressed!”

 “Who doesn’t love Tacos on taco Tuesday?”

 “Although the Happy Wall kept changing, this message was up for an entire afternoon. It was nice to see people let that one simmer.” (image, Jason Syvixnay)

Over the next three weeks get down to Churchill Square and make your memory – snap a picture and share on Twitter and Instagram with the #HappyWall hashtag. Instagrammable wall aficionado Linda Hoang (Instagram, Twitter) is running a contest this month where one image each week will be selected to win a $50 gift certificate from TIX on the Square.

(Cypher Wild - image by Daena Crosby)

Come out to Cypher Wild - the EAC’s weekly all-ages urban dance and DJ party - on Thursday, August 8 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. Make your mark on the Happy Wall, enjoy the live mixes and some snacks from 3 Bananas!

[clareelisesparkles]

As you know Little uns been feeling a little under the weather.. today we had a #familydayout in #Brighton and pop to #churchillsquare to see #pjmasks at #the entertainer store. Let's just say his day was made and it proper put a #smile on his face. So thanks #Disney 💞💞💞💞 #toddlerlife #toddlermom #mommylife #momslifeisthebestlife #mumsofinsta #instamum (at Churchill Square)

[lakitto-blog]

Snow? #whereisthesnow #rain #thisisbrighton #ilovebrighton #brighton #allthingsbrightonandbeautiful #churchillsquare #obscured (at Churchill Square)

[thisstorygoeson]

🌟🌿🌟🌿🌟 #newyearseve #newyearseve2017 #nye #nye2017 #churchillsquare #edmonton #yeg #prettylights #downtown #christmaslights #trees #beautiful

[tjtaligato]

Color Spill. . . Exploring Churchill Square. Glad that it’s back and all its pretty colors! . . . . . . . . . . . . . #cityofedmonton #churchillsquare #colorsplash_fun #colorscheme #reflectionphoto #photoreflection #photocollection #ouryeg #exploreedmonton #exploreedit #instagramyeg #yeg_shooters #albertaphotographers #yegphotographers #yegviews #edmontonviews #edmontonphoto #edmontonian #exploreab #travelab #street_photo_daily #street_photographers #sonyalphagram #sonyalphaphotos #sonyalphacollective #sonyalphasg (at Edmonton, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5yGppjgcdI/?igshid=1r95s2hjfp81r

[craigjewson]

I was fine shopping @ Topman, then Zara upsize to a gorgeous store In Brighton! I’m living for Zara right now! See my most recent purchases! #zara #graphictees #strippeddenim #brightonandhove #churchillsquare #fwc #fashionwithcraig (at Preston Park, Brighton)

[asmartiesworstenemy]

What a fun day celebrating Ukraine's independence and 125 years in Canada with the family!! #ukrainianpride #yegevents #yeg #churchillsquare #sorrydiet #dietstartsagainmonday #thepyrohymademedoit #haveyoutriedtodietwhenukrainianfoodsinvolved #extraworkoutsthisweek #istillmissstarbucks (at Churchill Square)