By Rob VogtSome times ideas come from the strangest places.A good example is how Elizabeth Trofimenkoff (née Pedersen) came up with the idea for her debut novel “A Kiss of the Siren’s Song”.The Claresholm native wrote the fantasy-romance story after a conversation with a friend.Trofimenkoff was chatting with her friend after she sent her some videos, and suggested her friend … Read more…
By Rob VogtRadio plays have a rich history in the world of entertainment, dating back to the early days of radio broadcasting when families would gather around their radios to listen to captivating stories unfold through sound.An online radio station in Nanton wants to re-capture some of that old magic.Better yet, they will be using theatre groups from the surrounding … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Welcoming Claresholm Committee is asking community members to let their inner artist shine and become part of their community mosaic mural project.Amanda Zimmer, secretary of the committee, said the mural will show the community’s inclusiveness, diversity and sense of belonging.The mural is a large image of a tree, made up of numbered squares. Each square will be … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Arts Society has earned 11 nominations for its production of “Cinderella”.On July 24, Calgary’s Alliance of Community Theatres announced the nominations for the 2023 Community Theatre or CAT awards celebrating the best of community theatre in Calgary and neighbouring communities.A total of 17 productions were nominated from 12 different companies. There were four companies new to Calgary’s … Read more…
By Rob Vogt – Local Press WriterChildren have gone missing from a village.The crown jewels of the kingdom have been stolen, and the prince visits the village looking for them.He hears about the missing children and vows to find them.And he merts a gypsy girl in the process.Such is the plot for “Hansel and Gretel”, the latest production of Stavely’s … Read more…
By Rob Vogt – Local Press WriterThe hall is empty, the stage is dim, the curtains are drawn.The Claresholm Arts Society’s production of “Cinderella” is in a break between its two-weekend run.Yet, in that break, the Arts Ssociety is taking an evening to pull the veil back on its inner workings.For those who made a minimum donation of $25, they … Read more…