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Tomato Fare - Salisbury Greenhouse
August 14th 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Come out to Salisbury Greenhouse - 52337 RR 232, Sherwood Park to celebrate and savour more tomatoes than you have ever seen! Sample organic meats, cheese, fruits and vegetables all grown locally and fused into culinary delights by talented regional chefs. To celebrate the tomato, a minimum of 50% of the menu items will incorporate the tomato. Check out the marketplace with local vendors on-site for you to view and purchase artworks, jewelry and crafts. Performances by Emily Seal, Asim Chin, Devon Belcourt. Chat with the artisans and learn how it was made. Admission includes: 4 TASTE! tickets. Call 780-761-0062 for Advance tickets $15 + gst. Limited tickets available at the door for $20 + gst. Additional TASTE! tickets can be purchased for $1 each.
Edmonton Indy Presents
Edmonton Pubs Charity Show and Shine for The Youth Emergency Shelter (YESS)
July 23rd, 2011
This event is being hosted by the Edmonton Pubs (Sherlock Holmes, Devaneys, Rose and Crown) and proceeds will go to the Youth Emergency Shelter. The major thoroughfare, 100 Street, will be closed off between Sir Winston Churchill Square and the Bay (and around the corner to the Sutton Place Hotel). Nearly 100 of the world's most spectacular exotic street cars will line the roadway as many of Western Canada's car enthusiasts will bring their cars out to compete for prizes for best vehicle. Lambourghini's and Ferrari's will be coming out in droves! Mayor Mandel will be on hand as will many of the Indy's drivers to judge. Paul Tracey is formally signed on to attend. There will be a charity breakfast and a barbeque, and a special family fun zone will be setup in front of the Sutton Place Hotel.
25th Annual - Money Mart Easter Seals 24 Hour Relay
You, your hair brush, your big mirror… you can see it now… Your Name in Lights! It is time to let your star shine at this year’s Hollywood Nights -A Silver Screen Event- where you can finally be recognized for the super star you are! Ladies, dig out your high heels and your hair spray, find your inner glam, and let your diva run! Gentlemen, shine your shoes, try on that tux and get your strut on! What happens when you combine sleep deprivation, glamour, city park camping, and a strong desire to give? Oscar award winning fun! There will be exciting entertainment, avant-garde activities, glamorous games, posh prizes and academy awards! This is our 25th Anniversary, so you know the red carpet will be laid out for you and your entire supporting cast. Spot lights, cameras flashes, and your big smile will make our city shine brighter than ever this June 18th and 19th at Rundle Park, when we all gather together. This is your chance to experience stardom, while helping out Albertans in need with your fundraising efforts. It’s 24 hours that will make a difference in the lives of children and adults with disabilities and special needs.
Kids Kottage
The Kids Kottage in Edmonton provides a respite for young children of families that are under extreme duress. Parents will leave their children in the good hands of the Kids Kottage while they take the time to sort out their personal difficulties at home. Pure Artists have been involved with the Kids Kottage for many years in a myriad of different performance opportunities. The volunteer appreciation is a very humble evening where the Kids Kottage takes the time to thank their many tireless workers and supporters.
St Albert’s Jubilee Celebration
Mass on the hill to celebrate 150 years
Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools is celebrating an outdoor mass to commemorate the 150th anniversary of St. Albert Catholic Church and the City of St. Albert. They will also recognize the centennial anniversary of St. Emile Catholic Church in Legal and the 100th anniversary of the Town of Morinville. Over five thousand people are expected to be in attendance. The main celebrant at Mass will be Archbishop Richard Smith of the Archdiocese of Edmonton.
16TH ANNUAL SPORTCHEK MOTHER'S DAY WALK AND RUN
The Sportchek Mother's Day Walk and Run continues to be Alberta's largest family fundraising event with over 22,000 participants last year. Proceeds from this years event will go to support the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation. Specifically, it will help to fund their Pediatric Emergency Room.
The Kidney Foundation of Canada
The Kidney Foundation of Canada is a group of people working together for a common cause. They are volunteers, individuals living with kidney disease, donors, and staff members — from all walks of life, all across Canada. Since its creation in 1964, The Kidney Foundation has helped millions of Canadians suffering from kidney failure and related disorders such as hypertension, diabetes, urinary tract infections and kidney stones. The Kidney Foundation's annual Give the Gift of Life Walk is fast approaching. The event takes place on the morning of Sunday, May 1. It takes place at the ACT Centre in Rundle Park.
SEISMIC
April 19th, 2011
SEISMIC is a super awesome exciting new competition that is coming to a school near you (aka Bellerose High School). The event will be featuring a dodgeball competition, burger barbeque, and concert featuring local talent among our high schools and a guest performer! Everyone is welcome to attend, plus there is no entrance fee! Come and support your school!
BRIGHTENING BELIZE - ROTARACT BANQUET
April 15th, 2011
This is a fundraising dinner and silent auction benefitting schools in Belize. The proceeds will help fund ongoing projects in Belize such as building a fence around a school to provide a higher degree of safety for the students who attend.
ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARD - EMILY SEAL
April 5th, 2011 - ST ALBERT ROTARY CLUBS
Congratulations to Emily who is the recipient of the Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) for her extensive work in rendering service to our communities through her work as a well respected artist.
Stand Up for Love 2011
April 2nd, 2011
A benefit concert to raise money for the HOPE program. It's the provincial program responsible for the coordination of donation, recovery and distribution of organs for transplantation within Alberta.
Alberta 55+ Winter Games
February 24th to 27th, 2011
St Albert, AB
Servus Place
http://www.albertagames.com/55-plus-winter-games
World's Longest Hockey Game
February 11th to 21st
This is an impressive outdoor event at Saiker's Acres on behalf of the Alberta Cancer Foundation. Their target...$1 million. 40 players endure nasty weather, difficult conditions and fatigue to play hockey for 10 days...STRAIGHT. http://www.worldslongestgame.com
Educational Aid for the Blind 2011 Fundraising Dinner
February 20th, 2011
Raising funds to build a better future for the blind and the visually impaired in Nigeria. Funds will be used to provide books in alternate formats (braille, audio, electronic) as well as computer literacy tools for the blind in Nigeria.
World Financial Group Continental Cup
January 16, 2011
St Albert, AB
Servus Place - January 16th, 2011
http://www.curling.ca/championships/continentalcup/
Kids Kottage Radiothon
December 16th, 2010
The Kids Kottage provides a respite for parents that are having troubles coping with life's challenges and need to drop off their kids in a safe environment in order for them to get their lives back on track. It is a traumatic time for kids to be 'abandoned' by their parents...but it is a courageous choice for parents to do so and ensure that their kids remain safe as they tend to whatever is presenting barriers to their life.
Christmas Benefit Concert
December 4th, 2010
Pure Artists is putting on a Christmas benefit concert in support of the Make-A-Wish Foundation to grant one child a wish. Donations will be accepted at the end of the concert.
Three Steps Forward
November 27th, 2010
Three artists, Emily Seal, Danielle Lowe, and Sean Sonego join forces to bring you an evening of Country music flavored with the Pop and Blues genres. Backed by a live band, this group of artists will deliver a variety of solo, duet and trio performances of both original music and popular cover songs.
Light The Night Walk - Victoria Park
Each year, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), hold an event entitled "Light The Night Walk". Families, friends, co-workers and national corporations come together to raise funds for the society to aid people battling blood cancers. Funds raised by walkers at this event provide:
- Lifesaving blood cancer research
- Free educational materials and events for patients and their families
- Local programs such as Family Support Groups and First Connection, a peer-to- peer counseling program
- Comprehensive, personalized assistance through our Information Resource Center
CCMA's - Pics and Sticks Event
Pure Artists join Gord Bamford, George Canyon, Aaron Pritchett, Aaron Lines, Chad Brownlee & Brett Kissel @ Leduc Rec Centre to kickoff CCMA's week of events at Pics and Sticks/Taste of Leduc. Artists are... the Rising Stars of Country & perform from 4:15 to 6:30 PM at the LRC.
Rising Stars of Country
Emily will be performing with her very talented friends, Danielle Lowe, Sean Sonego, Livy Jeanne, Payton Klassen, Daylin Jorgensen at WEM on Friday, September 3rd from
6:00 to 9:00 pm on the Bay Stage.
Northern Star
Congratulations to all the Pure Artists, Premiere Artists, and Shelley's Dancers for doing a fantastic job at Northern Star during Capital Ex in Edmonton. You are all amazing performers!
Big Valley Jamboree
Emily performing on the Family Stage during the Big Valley Jamboree in Camrose, Alberta on Thursday, July 29th.
Alberta Summer Games
Emily is thrilled to be performing on the Cultural Stage during the Alberta Summer Games in Peace River on July 23rd to July 25th.
She will be performing with her very talented friends Danielle Lowe, and Sean Sonego.
Reach Out For Tomorrow
In Support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and Musical Artist Development
June 12th, 2010 @ 7:00 pm, Gateway Alliance Church 13931-140th St, Edmonton, AB
‘Reach Out for Tomorrow’ represents the evolution of a series of concerts put forth by Pure Artists. In the summer of 2008, these performers delivered a show entitled ‘Feeding the Soul’ at the Myer Horowitz Theatre with proceeds going to the Edmonton Hot Lunch Program. In June of 2009, Pure Artists delivered the spectacular ‘Soaring with Song’ concert at the Winspear Centre, featuring world class artists with proceeds going to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (CBCF) for breast cancer research.
This promises to be a high-energy concert with artists selecting songs from the genre of music that more closely reflects who they are, while still delivering their messages of hope and inspiration.
Ride With Pride 48 Hour Bikeathon
February 8th, 2010
On Wednesday, March 10th to Friday, March 12th Emily will be fundraising for the Canadian Cancer Society in the Ride With Pride 48 Hour Bikeathon.
Bellerose Composite High School has received provincial and national recognition for their fundraising. This year's fundraising goal is $80,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society.
It is Bellerose High School's mission to FIGHT this disease, to REMEMBER loved ones and their battle against cancer, and to CELEBRATE the lives of those who have had cancer. Progress is being made. The school has the power to make a difference in the fight against cancer.
Lamont Rodeo
July 27th, 2009
Emily performed with Lauren Adamoski, Alex Hughes, and Olivia Rose at the Lamont Rodeo on Saturday, July 25th. The girls were all accompanied by the Global Country Band under the direction of Billy Ringo. The show was a huge success!
Lauren Adamoski, Emily, Alex Hughes (l to r) Olivia Rose (front row)
Atco Gas
July 2nd, 2009
Emily to perform with Tyson Goodvin at Atco Gas Breakfast during Capital Ex Days on Thursday, July 16th.
What a great show at the 9th Annual Global Country Festival of the Stars.
June 19th, 2007
It was an honour to be performing on the same stage as all the fantastic artists that performed this year. Just to name a few - The Vissia Sisters, Joanne Janzen, Katie Mission, Julia Vos, Trevor Panczak, Shawn and Dee Ouellete, Eli Barsi, Brad Johner, Patricia Conroy, Gary Fjellgaard, Brett Kissel, and the list goes on... Thank you to the incredible band that played for all the artists.
It was an honour to be performing on the same stage as all the fantastic artists that performed this year. Just to name a few - The Vissia Sisters, Joanne Janzen, Katie Mission, Julia Vos, Trevor Panczak, Shawn and Dee Ouellete, Eli Barsi, Brad Johner, Patricia Conroy, Gary Fjellgaard, Brett Kissel, and the list goes on... Thank you to the incredible band that played for all the artists.
The Global Country Star Search Winner was announced.... and the winner is Paul Chesters. He was very good! Congratulations Paul, and welcome to the Global Country Rising Stars.
Thank you to Global Country, the sponsors, and all the volunteers who made this show possible. It was a lot of fun, and I look forward to next year!
Waskatenau's 75th Anniversary Celebration
June 3rd, 2007
A great time was had by all at Waskatenau's 75th Anniversary Celebration. Thank you to all the organizers. The show was a big success!
Memorial Arts Centre Fundraiser
April 23rd, 2007
Emily had a great time performing with her good friend, Joanne Janzen at the Memorial Arts Centre Fundraiser for Adults with Developmental Disabilities Dinner, Dance, Silent Auction. A big thank you to Frank Ervin for doing the sound.
Canadian Finals Rodeo November 14th, 2006 Emily was honoured to perform at various events around the city of Edmonton representing Northlands Park for the Canadian Finals Rodeo. Emily brings home 2 Awards from Tennessee March 15th, 2006 2006 NACMAI International Female Vocalist of the Year (Ages 7-12) |
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Heading to Nashville
March 6th, 2006
Emily's heading to Nashville - March 7th to March 14th.
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CFCW February 13th, 2006 A big thank you to Larry Donahue, Jackie Rae, and Graham Neil of CFCW. It was a great experience touring the radio stn, and to see how it all works. Thank you to Maryanne Gibson for organizing the event. I had a lot of fun!
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