The Art of Warner Bros. Cartoons at the AGA

Photo by Shawn Martin

Last evening 4/7 of us attended the exhibits of the Art Gallery of Alberta.  It was a hot humid day of at least 31 C!!!  Thank goodness for air conditioning.  We arrived about 6:30 pm and were grateful we did as the line-up behind us for admission doubled back on itself.

The exhibits were all really great but the one I yearned to see was the Art of Warner Bros. Cartoons.  The gallery certainly did it justice.  With "cel" drawings, coloured animations, and presentations of cartoons, it was all I expected and more.  One large wall had a timeline of Warner Bros. from conception to the premiere of their last animated cartoon.  In the foyer one could sit and watch a theatre screen size showing of one of the cartoons.  While we were there a Wile E Coyote and Roadrunner cartoon was entertaining the multitudes awaiting entrance.

I asked the opinions of those who accompanied me last evening and 'S' said he liked the exhibit on the top floor, being Timeline, the best because it appealed to his taste.  Vibrant colours, abstract, out of the box.  Fresh.

'M' said he preferred The Warner Brothers "Marvin the Martian" because he was the coolest of the characters.

'A' said she liked PIRANESI’S PRISONS: Architecture of Mystery and Imagination and Timeline, particularly the sculpture of a house (name unknown).  Piranesi's paintings were very detailed and illustrated depth.  There's so much there.  In Timeline, she enjoyed the unique sculptures and the intestines sculpture, the seashell display and "Wilderment 2010" by Rita McKeough.  She and I both favored David M.C. Miller's "White Fence at Night 2010".

Aside from the throngs of patrons which makes one feel rushed and less able to savour the experience, all in all it was a great cultural event for our family. 

10 Days of Fun With The Street Performers in Edmonton

The crowd at Churchill Square.  This photo taken facing City Hall.

From good performances to great eats................

We tried the green onion cakes with soya sauce and hot sauce at this booth

Local sites include the Clock Tower...

and the Art Gallery

We didn't go in but it made an interesting photo

Glass Blowers

Jeff took advantage of an opportunity to speak to a member of "The Silly People"  whose show had just finished.

"Julie Hoops"

Mr. Spin finally seated upon the unicycle and about to juggle three flaming sticks.

Circus Montreal

Kent got in on the fun with this girl from BC, Sharon Mahoney.  She did a tribute to Canadians, starting her show dressed in everything Canadian!

Amanda and I checked out some beautiful ladies' clothing on display at one of the vendor's booths.

This guy received well wishes and hugs from passersby and the local police (well, maybe not hugs from the latter)

An example of some of the international wares available for purchase.

July 18 was the last of their 10 day visit to our city.  We went one afternoon for a few hours and wanted to go again but the opportunity didn't present itself.

Room With a View: City of Edmonton from 24 Floors Up

Family Reunion Pics 2010

Silent Auction

Keeping Warm

Meeting with Family Geneologist Willam W. Tanner and Introduction of the Family History Book:  Joseph Smith Tanner - His Family and Descendants

Washington's Blog

I was checking out the Blogs of Note today, as I sometimes do, and found one worthy of mentioning.  I don't always "follow" these blogs as they often don't share the same values  I embrace but this one is noteworthy.  News on the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico with photos is the latest topic.  Check out the link below.  Because what happens in the world affects us!!!!

http://www.washingtonsblog.com/

From Washington's Blog

Street Performers Festival Entertains Edmontonians

Saturday we attended the Street Performers Festival at Sir Winston Churchill Square.  We go every year almost without fail.  The kids may be tired of it, well they're really not so much kids anymore, rather young adults, but J and I love to go.  Perhaps we are living our second childhood?  Anyway, it's all good fun.  Over 150 performances daily!  Check my other blog to read more and watch a video of one of the performers on a unicycle.

http://shirley-adventuresinanotsounusuallife.blogspot.com/

My Brother's Engaged!!!

Wayne at Wayne!  Where's that?

Drumheller

Wayne and Marie at Dinosaur Provincial Park

My brother popped the question this weekend!!!  No date set, yet! 

Welcome Marie!!

Wayne is my "little" brother, though he easily stands six feet.  He is the youngest of three children.  I am the oldest, which he never fails to point out!!

Canada Day, Reunion

Safe on second!!  Jeff's legs bear the souvenirs from the family softball tournament in Hillspring this weekend.

More photos to come of the reunion!

Flooding in Saskatchewan July 2010

CPR line flooded near Mill Creek, Saskatchewan.

Farm along Hwy 41, under water.

Just the top of the lamp post visible, giving a good indication of the severity of the flood.

Hwy 1 near Mill Creek, Saskatchewan.

The west bound lane of Hwy 1 is a sink hole.  East bound lane flooded.

My cousin Tracey in Yorkton, Saskatchewan.

Plywood floating down the street of Yorkton, SK.

Canada Day Fireworks

Photograph by Brian Gavriloff

Gallery: Canada Day Fireworks

Gallery: Canada Day Fireworks

Happy Canada Day!!!