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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 children entertainers, folk singers, Heritage fiddling, a caricaturist and a stone mosaic artist! Yup - stones and concrete on the train... All Aboard!!
Reno Guimond and Ken Hillaby Two companions with 30 years of sharing their love of music, swing, jazz, oldtime favourites...keyboards and flute.
On VIA May 22nd Edmonton to Jasper | May 24th Jasper to Edmonton May 22nd and 23rd at the Sawridge Inn and Conference Centre
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Anna builds mosaics with slate, glass, tile and natural objects such as river rocks and fossils. Even on a train! Come out to the Sawridge and get your hands dirty...
On VIA June 5th Edmonton to Jasper | June 7th Jasper to Edmonton June 6th 3-8pm demonstration and hands on workshop at the Sawridge
If you miss Anna this week - check out the Artists in the Pines Weekend in late September. Anna's mosaics are on display throughout the summer at the Sawridge.
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A light hearted look at yourself as a cartoon with Laurel Hawkswell, caricature
artist and painter.
On VIA June 19th Edmonton to Jasper | June 21st Jasper to Edmonton June 19th and 20th at the Sawridge Inn and Conference Centre
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Call it "CeltiFolkountry" - Folk with a Celtic and country flavour, a little humour and some good pickin'! Marty and Lil are Alberta-based singer/songwriters with a sound somewhere between the north-wind in the trees and the prairie heat on the shortgrass. Hear Marty and Lil on CBC Radio 3 and then join them on the train!!
On VIA July 3rd Edmonton to Jasper | July 5th Jasper to Edmonton July 3rd and 4th at 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 July 17th Edmonton to Jasper | July 19th Jasper to Edmonton July 17th and 19th at the Atrium in the Sawridge Inn and Conference Centre
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Tessa Nunn and Barbara Shore
Inspired by nature, light, dance and life - these artists present their world on canvas...
On VIA July 31st Edmonton to Jasper | August 2nd Jasper to Edmonton July 31st and August 1st at the Sawridge Inn and Conference Centre
(The works of Nunn and Shore can be seen throughout the summer at the Sawridge, and Tessa will be instructing at the Artists in the Pines Weekend in September)
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Following the musical tradition of contemporary folk-roots artists like Fred Eaglesmith, Ian Tyson, and John Denver, Machura's music has a wide demographic appeal.
Marv has a new connection to Jasper! Check out his 'CN Grain Train'
On VIA August 14th Edmonton to Jasper | August 16th Jasper to Edmonton August 15th at the Sawridge - just in time for Rodeo Week!
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Five accomplished musicians with a love for the beauty of acoustic Celtic music.
On VIA August 28th Edmonton to Jasper | August 30th Jasper to Edmonton Celtara will be playing in Jasper on Friday night at the Anglican Church
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All on the Canadian ~ May through August 2008 _____________________________________________
In 2008 artists are once again hosted by the Sawridge Inn and Conference Centre, Jasper
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