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Red Deer Justice Film Festival runs Jan. 24th-26th

Red Deer Justice Film Festival runs Jan. 24th-26th

Some screenings include a discussion in order to promote thought-provoking conversations

Red Deer Justice Film Festival runs Jan. 24th-26th
‘Laverne & Shirley’ star, ‘Big’ director Penny Marshall dies

‘Laverne & Shirley’ star, ‘Big’ director Penny Marshall dies

Marshall died of complications from diabetes on Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, at her Hollywood Hills home. She was 75.

‘Laverne & Shirley’ star, ‘Big’ director Penny Marshall dies
This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Clint Eastwood, left, in a scene from “The Mule.” (Claire Folger/Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)

‘Spider-Verse’ swings to the top; ‘Mortal Engines’ tanks

“Spider-Verse” has been very well-received among critics, and audiences in exit surveys gave it a rare A+ CinemaScore.

This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Clint Eastwood, left, in a scene from “The Mule.” (Claire Folger/Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)
Janet Jackson, Def Leppard, Nicks join Rock Hall of Fame

Janet Jackson, Def Leppard, Nicks join Rock Hall of Fame

Radiohead, the Cure, Roxy Music and the Zombies will also be ushered in at the 34th induction ceremony

Janet Jackson, Def Leppard, Nicks join Rock Hall of Fame
Filmmakers challenged to make a short film within 48 hours

Filmmakers challenged to make a short film within 48 hours

The Central Alberta Film Festival 48 hour Film Challenge signup is open

Filmmakers challenged to make a short film within 48 hours
Kira Isabella set to perform at Bo’s on Jan. 29th

Kira Isabella set to perform at Bo’s on Jan. 29th

Isabella has signed on with Aaron Pritchett’s ‘Out on the Town’ tour

Kira Isabella set to perform at Bo’s on Jan. 29th
Singer David James will be performing at Bo’s on Jan. 29th as part of Aaron Pritchett’s ‘Out on the Town’ tour.                                photo submitted

David James lands at Bo’s on Jan. 29th

James featured on Aaron Pritchett’s current ‘Out on the Town’ tour

Singer David James will be performing at Bo’s on Jan. 29th as part of Aaron Pritchett’s ‘Out on the Town’ tour.                                photo submitted
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‘Jurassic Park,’ ‘Shining’ added to National Film Registry

“These cinematic treasures must be protected because they document our history, culture, hopes and dreams.”

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Red Deer prepares for Alberta Country Music Awards

The final round of voting to select award winners ends Dec. 28th

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Singer Jess Moskaluke joins Paul Brandt, High Valley and the Hunter Brothers for a Red Deer stop Jan. 29th at the Enmax Centrium.                                photo submitted

On the heels of a Christmas release, singer Jess Moskaluke heads to City Jan. 29th

Moskaluke is on the road with Paul Brandt, High Valley and the Hunter Brothers

Singer Jess Moskaluke joins Paul Brandt, High Valley and the Hunter Brothers for a Red Deer stop Jan. 29th at the Enmax Centrium.                                photo submitted
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Central Alberta Theatre kicks off New Year with Cliffhanger

Performances run Jan. 19th through to Feb. 9th at the Black Knight Inn

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Kendrick Lamar leads Grammy noms, where women make a comeback

Kendrick Lamar leads Grammy noms, where women make a comeback

A list of nominees in the top categories at the 2019 Grammys, including Kendrick Lamar, who is the leader with eight nominations, were announced Friday.

Kendrick Lamar leads Grammy noms, where women make a comeback
FILE - In this Dec. 11, 2017 file photo, Kevin Hart arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” in Los Angeles. Hart will host the 2019 Academy Awards, fulfilling a lifelong dream for the actor-comedian. Hart announced Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, his selection in an Instagram statement and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences followed up with a tweet that welcomed him “to the family.”Jordan Strauss / Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Kevin Hart steps down as Oscars host after outcry over old tweets

Hart stepped aside just about an hour after refusing to apologize for tweets made between 2009-2011

FILE - In this Dec. 11, 2017 file photo, Kevin Hart arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” in Los Angeles. Hart will host the 2019 Academy Awards, fulfilling a lifelong dream for the actor-comedian. Hart announced Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, his selection in an Instagram statement and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences followed up with a tweet that welcomed him “to the family.”Jordan Strauss / Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
Dick Cheney biopic ‘Vice’ tops Golden Globes nominations

Dick Cheney biopic ‘Vice’ tops Golden Globes nominations

“Vice” topped all contenders Thursday, in nominations announced at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, including best picture, comedy and best actor nominations for Christian Bale.

Dick Cheney biopic ‘Vice’ tops Golden Globes nominations
Actor-comedian Kevin Hart will host 2019 Oscars

Actor-comedian Kevin Hart will host 2019 Oscars

Hart will host the 2019 Academy Awards, fulfilling a lifelong dream for the actor-comedian.

Actor-comedian Kevin Hart will host 2019 Oscars
Margaret Atwood and Graeme Gibson stop on the red carpet at the Scotiabank Giller Bank Prize gala in Toronto on November 19, 2018. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young)

Margaret Atwood to write sequel to ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’

Publisher McClelland and Stewart says it will publish ‘The Testaments’ on Sept. 10, 2019

Margaret Atwood and Graeme Gibson stop on the red carpet at the Scotiabank Giller Bank Prize gala in Toronto on November 19, 2018. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young)
Pictured here is a scene from Red Deer Players’ production of Mass Appeal featuring Paul Boultbee and Jason Steele. Red Deer Players is currently hosting a series called ‘Breaking Cover’ which features the readings of plays by Alberta playwrights followed by a chat with the playwright and audience members.                                photo submitted

Red Deer Players gear up for another ‘Breaking Cover’ show

Event set for Dec. 9th at the Red Deer Public Library downtown

Pictured here is a scene from Red Deer Players’ production of Mass Appeal featuring Paul Boultbee and Jason Steele. Red Deer Players is currently hosting a series called ‘Breaking Cover’ which features the readings of plays by Alberta playwrights followed by a chat with the playwright and audience members.                                photo submitted
Dancers rehearse The Nutcracker. This year, performances run Dec. 14th at 7 p.m., Dec. 15th at 1 and 7 p.m. and Dec. 16th at 1 p.m. on the College Arts Centre mainstage. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express

The Nutcracker set to light up Red Deer College Arts Centre

Popular Christmas tradition runs Dec. 14th-16th on the mainstage

Dancers rehearse The Nutcracker. This year, performances run Dec. 14th at 7 p.m., Dec. 15th at 1 and 7 p.m. and Dec. 16th at 1 p.m. on the College Arts Centre mainstage. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
Amero Little Christmas. Contributed photo

Juno nominated performer coming to Stettler

Amero Little Christmas, a different take on the classic Christmas show

  • Nov 24, 2018
Amero Little Christmas. Contributed photo