Christmas Carol at the Citadel

Thanks to Global Edmonton Television, we were one of five lucky families who won the Christmas Traditions Prize Pack consisting of supper at East Bound Bistro, tickets to a perfomance of Christmas Carol at Citadel Theatre and a Candle-Lit Floral Centerpiece from Bunches.  Suffice it to say, it was incredible!!!  We were so blessed to have this opportunity!  Never before have we taken in a theatre production as a family (Kent and Shawn were out of town and we missed them!), immediately preceded by a delicious supper downtown (East Bound Bistro is located on site at Citadel Theatre).  Following are some photos from the evening.

Waiting for the doors to open for the production.  Why is it so difficult to get everyone to smile together to record this occasion?  If they're not goofing around, they're not smiling, or between grins.....

Interesting sculpture in the inner gardens at the Citadel Theatre, name and artist unknown

This waterfall, which is about two stories high, is just outside the MacLab Theatre at the Citadel.  This is the theatre where Christmas Carol was showing.  We waited nearby for the doors to open prior to the beginning of the production.

At East Bound Bistro, enjoying eachother's company and good food

  The set for Christmas Carol was magnificent!  Photo taken prior to the show.

 Churchill Square lit up for Christmas

 The Candle-lit Bouquet from Bunches

Merry Christmas Everyone!!! 
As Tiny Tim would say, "God Bless Us, Everyone"

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

Edmonton to be included on Monopoly:Canada!!

This photo taken by Jimmy Jeong, Edmonton Journal.  Edmonton's campaign to be chosen for the game.

Edmonton makes it on the Monopoly Board!!! 

A while ago, there was a contest of sorts that allowed the general public to vote on a city of choice to determine eligiblity to be included on the newest edition of Monopoly.  Edmonton was one of the cities of choice so of course I voted for it! Edmonton is in the $3,000,000 spot! 

Today, June 22, 2010, Hasbro made the announcement. We will be on the green strip along with Calgary and Sarnia, Ontario. Receiving the highest number of votes was Chatham-Kent, Ontario which gives it the top property, the equivalent of Boardwalk. 

The Canadian version of Monopoly will be in stores in Canada June 28.