10 things to do in this week: on Whyte, Pro Coro, and Rubaboo Festival

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Published on: January 25, 2018 | Last Updated: January 25, 2018 5:15 PM MST

A woman walks past an ice sculpture during the Ice on Whyte festival in Edmonton one Sunday Feb. 5, 2017. D A V I D B L O O M / P O S T M E D I A / F I L E Ice on Whyte

Watch out, Ice Castles in Hawrelak Park, there’s a new winter kingdom forming on Whyte. Well, not actually, but Ice on Whyte does feature some extremely impressive ice carving during the competition component, which features the work of such pros as Team Sakha from the Republic of Sakha in Russia; Ice Drop from Malaysia and Nepal; and our very own Scott & Steve, from Edmonton and Calgary. Try your hand at ice sculpting in an inflatable , or sip craft beer and spirits at the ; there are also such off­site activities as the Whiskey Stew Off at El Cortez (just across the street), and a Painting Party at Artelier Studios. Check the site for more info.

When: Thursday, Jan. 25 to Sunday, Jan. 28, and Thursday, Feb. 1 to Sunday, Feb. 4. Thursday and Friday, 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Where: 10208 Whyte Ave.

Admission: $7, adults; $4, children. Kids under the age of 2 are admitted for free.

Info: iceonwhyte.ca (https://www.iceonwhyte.ca/)

Unarmed Verses, playing at the Top Ten Film Festival, Jan. 25 to Feb. 4. S U P P L I E D

Film Fest

Filmmaker Charles Officer will be in attendance with his documentary Unarmed Verses during the Top Ten Film Festival, running until early February at the Metro Cinema. Established by the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) over a decade­ and­a­half ago, the festival celebrates and promotes Canadian cinema, and raises awareness about our national achievements. Other films in the series include Threads & The Tesla World Light, Luk’ Luk’l, and Our People Will Be Healed.

When: Thursday, Jan. 25 to Sunday, Feb. 4 Where: Horizon Stage, 1001 Calahoo Road, Spruce Grove

Admission: $35, adults; $30, students. Available from the Horizon website

Info: horizonstage.com (http://www.horizonstage.com/current_season/hs_calendar/Tim_Tamashiro__When_You_re_S miling_s_p6369.htm?EventMode=View&EventOccurrence=0)

Nu:BC is at Muttart Hall at the MacEwan Conservatory of Music on Jan. 27. S U P P L I E D

Nu:BC

Heroes in the Seaweed and the Radius series are among the commissioned works you can expect to hear at the Saturday concert by Vancouver’s Nu:BC. The three­ piece unit of flutist Paolo Bortolussi, cellist Eric Wilson and pianist Corey Hamm are ensemble­in­residence at the University of British Columbia, where they’ve worked with such performers as dancer and choreographer Emily Molnar, media artist Jamie Griffiths, and the BC Chinese Music Ensemble. The trio will be working with interactive, live electronics for this performance.

When: Saturday, Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m.

Where: Muttart Hall, MacEwan Conservatory of Music, 10050 MacDonald Dr.

Admission: $25, general; $20, students and seniors; $25, NME members. Available at the door Info: facebook.com (https://www.facebook.com/events/158537471456973/)

Literacy Carnival

You won’t find cotton candy, whack­a­mole, or the Tilt­A­Whirl at Sunday afternoon’s Family Literacy Carnival, but there’ll be plenty of other fun diversions to engage in. Interactive activities, storytelling, plus a free book for the kids are just a few of the reasons why you should make your way over to the Robbins Learning Centre for this free event, which celebrates Family Literacy Day. Check the website for more info.

When: Sunday, Jan. 28, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Literacy Carnival S U P P L I E D Where: Robbins Learning Centre, Grant MacEwan University City Centre Campus, 1o4th Avenue and 109th Street

Admission: Free

Info: macewan.org (http://www.macewan.goldenkey.org/Family­Literacy­Carnival)

Pro Coro at All Saints’ Anglican Cathedral on Jan. 28. S U P P L I E D

Pro Coro

Pieces by Veljo Tormis, Mendelssohn, and Swedish composer Folke Rabe are on the musical menu for Sunday’s vistel, vastel: male voices concert. The popular local choral group promises a humorous, lighthearted afternoon which will also feature an homage to songs of the ’80s. Extra special guest choir Axios Men’s Ensemble will be hooking up with Pro Coro for an afternoon of vocal collaboration.

When: Sunday, Jan. 28 at 3 p.m.