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Jewelry making course tonight – Tuesday, July 6th!

Molly Turnbull — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 13:05:23 +0000

A night of basic bike jewelry. We will be taking reclaimed bicycle parts and incorporating them in to inspired wearable jewelry. Basic jewelry techniques will be used and all supplies are included. Everyone will have their own original piece to take home at the end of the evening.
Harcourt House: 10215-112 Street in the building to the South – the Annex. Watch for the signs!
7-9:30 pm

Bikeology: Monday Movies at the Metro

Molly Turnbull — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:04:17 +0000

So soon our events will wrap up. Come out and enjoy an engaging film tonight. Details below. Also do note that we’ll have a DIY reflective clothing Tuesday – registration at courses@edmontonbikes.ca
and there will be another jewelry made from used bike parts course on July 6th.
In the mean time….

Date and Time: Monday, June 28th – 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Location: Rice theatre in the Citadel Theatre: (in the Citadel Theatre) 9828-101 A-Ave

Description:

Feature: ‘O Caminho Das Nuvens’ Brazil, 2003, 85 minutes, Portugese with English subtitles

directed by Vicente Amorim. All movie events start with “Barb’s Bike Shorts” (22 min), prizes and more. ‘O Caminho das Nuvens’ Romao is the father of a family of seven from Paraíba, Brazil. He decides to hit the road to Rio in search of a job that will pay a salary of one thousand dollars a month, thus providing decent life for his family. To achieve this dream, he decides to travel 3200 km on bicycles, with his wife Rose and their five children, facing hunger, heat, fatigue and violence .

The film is based on the true story of Cicero Dias Ferreira, an unemployed truck driver who, along with his wife and five children, rode from the Santa Rita , Paraíba, to the Bangu, Rio de Janeiro.

The film title’s literal translation is “The Trail of Clouds” but it’s official English film title is “The Middle of the World”.

before the feature, we’ll play:

‘Girl and a Bicycle’ USA, 1995, 15 minutes, directed by Jon Behrens

This film is a collaboration between Jon Behrens and fellow filmmaker and friend Rasha Refaie.The film was inspired by a dream that Rasha had about a girl, a bicycle and a silver colored egg. The viewer sees Rasha peddling all over Seattle through city streets, parks, and ultimately ending up a graveyard were she begins to experience the nosebleed of her life. Rubato composed the films sound track. This is the rare solarized version of this film.

Peace

Paul Turnbull — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 04:20:05 +0000

STEVE RUSSELL – Cyclists cut across Queens Park after being turned around from going south on Queens Park Circle. From the Toronto Star Photo Blog of the G20

Ride-In tonight – Saturday, June 26th, 7pm ish!

Molly Turnbull — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 14:38:47 +0000

If you woke up this morning to the sound of rain and thought the Ride-In Outdoor movie is cancelled – you’re wrong.
Please, for the sake of having a good life, remember that our summers are short and can be full of marvellous adventures, if you only you are prepared. Read the list of how to prepare for tonight below, come out to enjoy a field full of bicycles, a self-packed picnic, live local music of the James Clark Trio and
Doug Hoyer and Mitchmati, ‘Pee Wee’s big adventure’. Then, if you stay to the end of the show, you’ll see the enchanting sight of hundreds of blinky red lights ascend through the trees, out of the valley, seeking their cozy beds.
If you’ve been watching the weather, you may have noticed that we’ve had many days with a bit of rain followed by glorious sun and warmth. We’re not sure what the weather is going to do, so we’re planning to go right ahead.
If we cancel, we’ll post something by 6pm so stay tuned.

Because of the morning rain, the valley will be chilly when the sun goes down. Here’s how to prepare for the Ride-In Outdoor movie tonight.

1) Pack mitts, a touque, long underwear, two pairs of warm sox (in case one gets wet), a cozy sweater, and a rain shell – pants and jacket. Even though it won’t be raining (that’s my plan), the rain gear helps keep the moisture and wind out.

2) pack extra high-calorie food for your picnic. It’s time to make or buy cookies, crackers and a high-protein dip, or left-over lasagne.

3) find your sleeping bag. Make sure you bring something to keep it dry from the ground…

4) bring something to sit on: A tarp, a little chair, a big plastic bag

5) extra to drink. Dehydration can make you feel colder than you need to be. Bring the cocoa, bring the tea, but also bring water.

Scroll down this blog page to find a map on how to get to the site. We’ll have a sign or two coming in from the River Valley Road.

Come out and play!

Made in Alberta 2010

Brian Dupuis — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 22:13:20 +0000

A guest post by Barb Allard, Rainbow Bridge Communications, for everyone who has supported Made In Alberta.

New Release! “Radical Retro-fit” (4 min) http://madeinalberta.ca
Saskatchewan’s home energy pioneers have proven that you can reduce energy consumption in many older homes and buildings by at least 80 percent. Harold Orr discusses his latest radical retrofit of a four-plex apartment building, and whether an energy crisis is necessary. And, bicycle billboards roll through Edmonton.

Bikeology Festival runs free events all month long! June 26 to July 1 …
Just a reminder, tomorrow – Saturday – evening is the Bikeology Ride-in Movie. We’re on for a musical picnic in the park, starting at 8:00 PM (or as soon as the cricket game ends) with the James Clark Trio, followed by Doug Hoyer and Mitchmatic. As soon as the sun goes down, catch a few of Barb’s Bike Shorts, then enjoy “Pee Wee’s Big Adventure” (A festival favourite because the star is really the bicycle.) The whole event ends at about 2:00 AM. On Monday, the fourth Bikeology Movie Monday features “O Caminho Das Nuvens”. Set in Brazil, this dramatic film is based on a true story about a family that cycles 3200 kms in order to find employment. We open the evening with 20 minutes of really artsy Barb’s Bike Shorts, followed by door prizes and informative banter. (Bike movies are in the Rice Theatre this year, downstairs in the Citadel.) Tuesday evening the Bikeology Dialogue moves over to EBC’s BikeWorks for a hands-on “DIY reflective clothing” workshop. That officially wraps Edmonton’s Bike Month 2010, but without even stopping to put a foot down, Edmonton Bicycle Commuters are entering the Silly Summer Parade on Canada Day. They invite you to bring your silly cycle to BikeWorks on Thursday morning and join in, or cheer them along during the parade on Whyte Avenue. Check out the Google Calendar on http://bikeology.ca for addresses and times. Read event blogs on the home page.

Barb’s Field Notes: Riding into summer
Bike month fun carries on right into the Silly Summer Parade on Canada Day… and all year long. Any time Whyte Ave is closed to cars is worth checking out in my books Beyond that, VELOfest is exploring new ways to celebrate the bicycle beyond the month of June. Some ideas include expanding our event calendar, a bike shorts competition or call-out, and a fall or winter bike-cultural event this year or the year after. There’s still time to catch the Critical Mass Ride today. Meet at City Hall at 5:30. Warning: this is a non-officially-sanctioned, anarchistic-type event (unlike the Bikeology Festival events). Ride at your own risk, then dance at your own risk until midnight at EBC’s BikeWorks. Me, I’m hanging in until July so I can just ride my bike for pure pleasure all summer long…

Mocktails, round 2

Brian Dupuis — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 14:43:53 +0000

Today we’ve got another round of Mocktails on the Bridge lined up! Join us at Ezio Farone Park on the north side of the High Level Bridge from 4-6pm for pedal-powered smoothies and bike checks. As always, everything is free!

Bikeology: Festival Day Movie Performers

Brian Dupuis — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 01:53:27 +0000

Just available: We have the list of performers for the 2010 Festival Day tomorrow – Saturday, June 19th! Check below the fold for bios!

In June 2009, Kaley Bird was selected as one of “Alberta’s Hidden Gems,” which was part of a series produced by ACCESS television. This local sentiment was quickly confirmed with an invitation to perform at the Edmonton Folk Music Festival.

With confidence and unwavering ambition, 22-year old Bird is just at the beginning of her career. She returns home from touring on Jan. 31, 2010 to begin recording her second album and will also be performing at Canadian Music Week in an official festival showcase this March. As Birds career unfolds under the collective eyes and ears of her national audience they can eagerly anticipate her next release.

Unpretentious, down-to-earth and heartfelt acoustic music.

Ben Disaster’s sound is informed by Stiff Records, Billy Bragg and the best of ’70s punk, Woody Guthrie and early Americana, 1960s pop and garage; and childhood singalongs with his giant extended family on Canada’s East Coast. Ben’s debut album, Lloyd Tillman Is…, is due out on Thought Crime Ink late this summer. Also catch him fronting energetic Edmonton punk group Let’s Dance.

Escola de Samba de Edmonton means “Edmonton Samba School” in Portuguese. They are a local band committed to teaching and performing “Samba de Enredo” in the tradition of the samba schools of Brazil. Samba de Enredo is the rhythm that propels the annual Carnival celebrations in Rio de Janeiro. At the heart of the Samba de Enredo is the Bateria, a rhythmic ensemble made up almost exclusively of percussion; often hundreds strong.

Formed in 2009, members of Escola de Samba de Edmonton originate from North and South America as well as Europe. We always welcome new members, no experience or instruments are required. Come and learn the most intense rhythms on the planet!!

Paula Eve Kirman is a Western Canada-based singer/songwriter who writes and performs music with a message. Whether singing about life, love, social concerns, or spirituality, she focuses on the passion behind the words. Much of Paula’s work deals with social justice, in no small part due to her active involvement in the peace movement and a variety of other causes such as poverty and the environment.

Brian McLeod has been immersed in music since infancy, and has performed at the Winspear Centre, the Parihaka International Peace Festival in New Zealand, the Centre for Spiritual Living, Folk Clubs, Yoga Studios, Churches, and farmers’ markets. He has studied and taught Yoga in Quebec, California, and New Zealand, and is currently writing, recording, and performing music in Edmonton. He will be performing at the Edmonton Folk Music Festival this summer on the U22 stage.

Think Elvis Costello if he grew up on the Canadian Prairies listening to Gordon Lightfoot and you’ll have Paul Bellows. Paul has released three recordings over the last 12 years, has been chosen as a Top 12 DIY record by Performing Songwriter Magazine, featured on national and regional CBC shows, receives regular CKUA airplay and won a Western Canadian Music Award for his latest record, “Tape Deck Classics”.

Paul is currently working on a 4th record due out in Fall 2010 and moonlights around Edmonton as a session tambourine and trumpet player.

Remember the moment, on the second date, when you weren’t sure if you should lean in for that humble kiss? The glance to the left after your wide eyes held each other just a moment too long? Doug Hoyer does, and he’ll refresh your memories with melodies.

Mad Mitch Matic is a musician on many fronts. Get at him if you need an emcee, producer, pianist, composer, percussionist (i.e. bongos, djembe, cajon, etc.), drummer, or saxophonist. Most often, he writes and performs raps. Less often, he records those raps.

Bikeology Festival Tomorrow!

Brian Dupuis — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:34:36 +0000

Tomorrow – Saturday June 19th- the big day – Bikeology 2010!

Come on out to Beaver Hill Park tomorrow (105 street and Jasper ave) afternoon (12-4pm) to take part in a celebration of all things Bike. Whether you’re looking for information, music and performances, or swag from our affiliates, or just an opportunity to mingle with other members of Edmonton’s growing cyclist community, you’ll find something for you there tomorrow. And the weather’s looking wonderful as well!

The exciting part this year is that the streets will come alive around the Beaver Hill Park area. 102 ave will be closed for Park(ed). This runs through the Downtown Farmers’ market – a nice destination in its own right – and connects to Churchill Square, where the ‘Rock the Square’ festival (a free local rock concert) is being held. If any one of these interests you, why not walk or bike through all of them as a wonderful way to spend a Saturday?

Park(ed) Challenge and MEC Bikefest 2010

Brian Dupuis — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:35:38 +0000

Two upcoming events put on by affiliates – join in and help out! Both take place concurrently with the big Bikeology festival this Saturday, so if you’re coming to one, come out to all! Check below the fold for video and details!

Park(ed) Challenge

We will be downtown on Saturday, JUNE 19, between 12 and 4, closing off 102 Avenue between 104 and 100 street. We are adjacent to the Downtown Farmers’ Market, and, as an added bonus, the Bikeology and Rock the Square Festivals are within walking or cycling distance.

If you wish to participate in the challenge, or just stop by, check out edmonton.ca/activedmonton for registration or more details. Come help us celebrate cycling, ecomobility, and green spaces in Edmonton.

MEC BikeFest

MEC Bikefest showcases a wide range of non-motorized activities, and encompasses the sheer joy of meandering on a street closed to traffic and the opportunity to transform a cityscape to an urban paradise landscape for a short time. With clinics and displays of all kinds, there will be plenty of opportunities to learn about cycling and feast on local bike culture. Plus there’s our MEC Bike Swap, where you can upgrade or trade out your cycling goods. And you can enjoy it all in a fabulous car-free environment.

The day will also feature access to various local foodstuffs, initiatives, and events such as the Ciclovia on 102 Avenue, the Park(ed) festival, access to the Downtown Farmers’ Market, Bikeology Festival Day, and the Rock the Square festival.

Location

MEC Bikefest is located on 102 Avenue as it runs along the heart of downtown Edmonton, from Sir Winston Churchill Park, to the 104 Street Farmer’s Market. From there it is a short pedal to the Bikeology Festival Day at 105 Street and Jasper Avenue. There is ample parking for both bicycles and other vehicles; however, we do encourage you to ride. The LRT is also close by, as is the river valley, and with all the bikey events on in the month there will be many cyclists on your journey. We’ll see you there.

Movie, bbq, tour, music – all tonight

Molly Turnbull — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 13:42:39 +0000

Here’s a great group of bicycle enthusiasts who are putting on quite a happening tonight. They’ve told me that they’ve really liked Bikeology events, especially the Ride-In-Movie and so wanted to add to the calendar of phenomenally fun things to do for free in June – to celebrate the bicycle!
Blue Skys BBQ & Bicycle Show & Shine
Date and Time: Wednesday, June 16th, 4:00 pm – late (enjoy part or all of the evening)
4:00pm Film: “Bicycle Thieves” Director, Bittorio De Sica. See full description below
6:00 pm BBQ
8:00 pm live local music with the stylings of Babe Lloyd & Personal Beef
Location: 10575 114st
Cost: Free!

Event Details: Come explore a slice of edmonton’s history and tour a former
factory from 1930 turned arts lofts! featuring a bicycle show & shine, a
free screening of the classic film “The Bicycle Thief” at 4pm, tours of the
building including the Edmonton New Technology Society’s bicycle repair &
machine shop, a community BBQ at 6pm, and a special free live music show by
Babe Lloyd & Personal Beef at 8pm – we’re pleased to celebrate with our
neighbours and the fine folks at bikeology! bring your bicycle down and
have a blast with us! FREE!