Music Venues
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What is needed for Edmonton music venues to thrive? Closure of Station on Jasper spurs conversationPeople who are active in Edmonton's arts community say there needs to be more awareness about the challenges faced by locales where concerts take place.EntertainmentFeb 10, 2023
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Calgary live music scene suffers big loss as Blind Beggar closesData from Restaurants Canada reveals that between April 2021 and July 2022, there were 459 closures in Alberta. A staple in Calgary's music scene is among the latest to shut down.EconomyAug 16, 2022
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COVID-19: Ontario music venues get clearance to hold standing shows, operate at full capacityOntario's live music venues can get concertgoers back onto their feet after a sudden change in the province's COVID-19 guidelines.EntertainmentOct 28, 2021
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Winnipeg’s Park Theatre uses pandemic closure for major renovationsMonths of forced closure presented an opportunity to tackle some significant renovations — so when patrons return to the Park Theatre on Oct. 8, they'll see a transformed venue.EntertainmentSep 26, 2021
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Weekly survey: When this COVID thing is all over, at what show do you want to be in the front row for?The health moratorium on concerts won't last forever. At some point, we'll be able to see gigs like we once did. And boy, will we love it.EntertainmentMar 8, 2021
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Coronavirus: Community rallying together to save Winnipeg’s Park TheatreWhile some Manitoba businesses have had to shut down for good due to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, some Winnipeggers are hoping it'll be a different tune for the Park Theatre.EconomyJun 15, 2020
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Crowdfunding campaign strives to bring more live music to EdmontonA group of local businessmen is launching a crowdfunding campaign to bring a new live music venue to Edmonton after the closure of several local entertainment hubs. Marvins Garden would be a 150-seat venue with space for daily live arts and entertainment.EntertainmentApr 2, 2018
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