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Christmas
at Casa is Friday, November 15, 5pm to 9pm and Saturday, November 16,
10am - 5pm. In its 7th year, Christmas at Casa has become an annual
holiday tradition. showcasing fine art and craft created locally in
southern Alberta with 46 booths representing over 100 artists. As well
musicians play throughout the day and we have pop-up cafes from Red
Engine Coffee and Macs & Custard. Admission is free though we do
encourage bringing a donation for the Lethbridge Foodbank. As well, Casa
is an Angel Tree donation pick-up and drop off point.
New this year, the Art & Craft Holiday Market Passport which encourages shoppers to visit AAC
Works, Christmas at Casa, the Holiday Market at SAAG, Etsy Christmas Market at
Mortar & Brick and the Pottery and Glass Art Show & Sale at the
Westminster Community Hall. Attend all 5 events and have your passport stamped and you can be entered to win a gift basket.
Karen Romanchuk
http://www.reverbnation.com/karenromanchuk
Karen
has added some amazing credentials to her resume throughout her career
including opening slots for Willie P. Bennett, Gaye Delorme, Katherine
Wheatley, Wendell Ferguson (7 time CCMA guitar player of the year, who
also graces her new cd "Dance"), Leeroy Stagger, The Good Lovelies (Juno
award winners)and Jill Barber just to name a few.
Karen was the
4th member of Sirens of Song in a Lethbridge, Alberta show which
included Juno award winners Melanie Doane, Lynn Miles and critically
acclaimed singer/songwriter, Catherine MacLellan.
Karen was
chosen as one of only 60 people, businesses, etc. to represent
Lethbridge in the visit Lethbridge campaign for 2011. She appeared in
brochures, ads and billboards throughout Alberta and BC to promo the
city.
Karen would also like to praise her vocal coach, Brian
Farrell, who has worked with the likes of Paul Brandt and Kalan Porter.
Brian has been a very positive influence to her career.
Karen is a singer/songwriter that you do not want to miss!
Here's
some press and a few quotes to leave you with about Karen as a
performer and thoughts about her first 2 CD's (Dance 2011 and Shine
2009)....
"Karen Romanchuk wraps a rich vocal sound that captures
the depth of the story inside her songs. An incredibly honest
songwriter who writes with her own mesmerizing melodic and lyric
artistic signature." ... Brian Farrell, Artistic Mentor.
"You
deserve to be here. You are a great singer/songwriter!" Quote to Karen
from Juno award winner Lynn Miles during their live performance. (Sirens
of Song Concert)
"Karen is a hidden gem" ... Mike Spencer, Geomatic Attic, Lethbridge, AB. (Jill Barber Concert, opening remarks)
"Your best work yet!"... Mark Campbell (Global Television).
"Romanchuk
has a definite Lucinda Williams tinge to her world wearied voice. Her
melodies are very memorable especially Blue, Blue, Heart. While dance
isn't the first thing you think about when hearing Karen Romanchuk's
latest CD, good music is. It is an enjoyable and upbeat listen."...
Richard Amery (L.A. Beat).
"A cross between Waylon Jennings,
Steve Earle and Lucinda Williams. She writes strong, rich folk and
roots. Her material was formed as if it were at the crossroads between
Country Rock, the famous Texas Outlaw and rootsy folk scene"...Ctrl.
Alt. Country, Belgium.
www.casalethbridge.ca
Casa is the realization of a 20 year dream, shared by many in the
Lethbridge arts community, to expand or replace the Bowman Arts Centre.
This unique new facility far surpasses the original vision for
expansion, and sets a new standard for interdisciplinary arts centres.
It is about experimentation, incubation, learning and growing. Casa was
built to serve a multi-generational community, with varying art skill
sets and interests in all disciplines of the arts.
Designing the building was a comprehensive and collaborative process
led by Nyhoff Architecture from (Calgary) working in conjunction with
the local architectural firm of Ferrari Westwood Babits. The
Architectural team visited numerous arts education institutions and also
met with members of the local arts community to define requirements for
a truly functional 42,000 square foot art centre. The resulting
building design is truly impressive.
Funding for the project were provided by the Federal Build Canada
Fund ($6,000,000.), the Provincial MSI Fund ($14,900,000.) and the City
of Lethbridge ($200,000).
