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of Artists on Rails off the Rails Global TV Aug 30/2007 "Clickety-clacking along on the train between Edmonton and Jasper, the passengers and I had a wonderful time, singing traditional Canadian songs together with Canadians and others, and joining together with percussion instruments to create more rhythms. The VIA rail staff were outstanding, lending a hand at every opportunity, and merrily encouraging passengers to join in! As a singer/songwriter, I found the train travel from the prairies through the foothills and into the Rocky Mountains a tremendously inspirational experience. At least one new song has come into creation as a result!" Dawn Bissett, 2007
A quote from 2006... "The train trip was so much fun. I ate lunch right away and as soon as I got back to the Activity Car I started drawing people and I didn't stop, even finishing up a caricature after the train stopped in Edmonton. There was such a energetic feeling the whole time with lots of laughter. The tour guides thought that it was such a great idea to have artists on the train, they will enjoy the other artists just as much." Artist Laurel Hawkswell
object. We had a good time performing for and with people - old fashioned sing-a-longs, train songs, fiddle tunes - they all suited the crowd and the feel on VIA rail", Musician and Entertainer, Bill Hamm 2005
"We thought it was an excellent means of presenting art and music to a wide range of people from Canada and around the world. We hope that artists on the rails becomes a regular feature of train travel in Canada!" Musicians Cam Neufeld and Marianne Watchel, 2005
"The opportunity to discuss our artworks outside of a typical art context was fascinating, people wanted to make a connection by telling us their experiences. We heard lovely stories about first encounters with art and about artworks that they couldn't imagine being without. It was heart-warming to hear that, even though they hadn't really identified it before, art was a part of their lives." Trudy Golley RCA, ceramic artist. Many thanks to the wonderful folks at MacLab Hotels and Resorts for hosting these artists in 2005 when they arrived in Jasper! ARTISTS Finalists in 2006 for a Mayors Award for unique Promotion of the Arts!! Nominated in 2007 for Sustained Support of the Arts! Way to go VIA!
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This years Artists on Rails offers wandering minstrels, children entertainers, folk singers, Heritage fiddling, painters and illustrators and more... All Aboard!!
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as a classical musician, her interests and abilities range from
classical to rock, folk, celtic and jazz styles of performance. On VIA June 7th Edmonton to Jasper | June 9th Jasper to Edmonton June 7th Amity entertains at the Canadian Legion in Jasper June 8th at the Atrium in the Sawridge Inn and Conference Centre _________________________________________________________________________ Rose Litzenberger, painter and photographer
Rosemarie works mainly in acrylic and chalk pastels. During her travels abroad she sketches with colored pencils to quickly capture the essence of the local surroundings. In addition to the landscapes, she also enjoys painting close-up still life and floral compositions
On VIA June 21st Edmonton to Jasper | June 23rd Jasper to Edmonton June 21st and 22nd at the Atrium in the Sawridge Inn and Conference Centre
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On VIA July 5th Edmonton to Jasper | July 7th Jasper to Edmonton July 5th and 6th at the Atrium in the Sawridge Inn and Conference Centre More about Monika on Leather Pass Chronicles
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Her
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painting and illustration are vastly different from one another with
the exception of her use of colour which is always rich and lush. On VIA July 19th Edmonton to Jasper | July 21st Jasper to Edmonton July 19th and 20th at the Atrium in the Sawridge Inn and Conference Centre
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Dawn is one of three energetic souls at 'The Time Flies'. Educated in music and dance, she encourages interaction from all - grab your inner child and have fun! On VIA Aug 9th Edmonton to Jasper | Aug 11th Jasper to Edmonton Aug 9th and 10th at the Atrium in the Sawridge Inn and Conference Centre
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A light hearted look at yourself as a cartoon with Laurel Hawkswell, caricature
artist and painter.
On VIA August 23rd Edmonton to Jasper | August 25th Jasper to Edmonton August 23rd and 24th at the Sawridge Inn and Conference Centre
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On VIA September 13th Edmonton to Jasper Catch Geo at the Yellowhead Museum in Jasper on Sept 13th "Will the Real Alberta Please Stand Up?" Writer, performer, instructor and filmmaker Geo Takach joins us from up the tracks in Edmonton. Whether his performance will feature bits from his new film and book, "Will the Real Alberta Please Stand Up?", comedy, madcap music, or some unholy blend of all of the above is anybody's guess. Geo will be surrounded by the large format black and white images of Kristen Wagner from her book, I AM ALBERTAN.
Dont miss this exciting evening of finding out what Alberta is all about! ______________________________________________________________________
"They began playing together three years ago and decided to do a duo act; starting out busking they put their considerable song-writing talents to work and began performing around Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba and recently played at the Sasquatch Music Festival. Though Patsy and Brian opened for Juno award winner Lynn Miles, they haven't forgotten their roots..." Bruce Fox, Our Voice On VIA Sept 27th Edmonton to Jasper | Sept 29th Jasper to Edmonton
While in Jasper Brian Patsy and Moses will be playing at the Whistle Stop
in the Whistlers Inn directly across the street from the train station!
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On the Canadian ~ June through September 2007 _____________________________________________
In 2007 artists will be hosted by the Sawridge Inn and Conference Centre and the Whistlers Inn, Jasper
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