Three to See: David Cantine opening, Winter Blues Fest and EIFF Ukraine fundraiser

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David Cantine's Black Still Life, acrylic on Plexiglass, at Peter Robertson Gallery.
David Cantine’s Black Still Life, acrylic on Plexiglass, at Peter Robertson Gallery. Photo by supplied

Still Life Pictures: One of Edmonton’s great artists is minimalist abstract painter David Cantine, who will be at his opening reception at Peter Robertson Gallery from 2 pm to 4 pm Saturday. What originally began as a still life of apples 45 years back became a lifelong serial project, providing precisely how limitations and chosen restrictions can actually create an entire world of sorts. Cantine’s four-circle paintings are instantly recognizable, yet always have something new going on within. I love them; do pay a visit!

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Details: Saturday through April 23 at Peter Robertson Gallery (12323 104 Ave., no charge)

Winter Blues Fest 2022: After an extended, unwanted pandemic break since 2020, Edmonton Blues Society’s annual winter festival is on! From opener to headliner, acts include Dwn.2.Fnk Band, Colin McDonald Band, Overdue Blues Band, Troy Turner Blues Band, the sweet melodies of Samantha King Band and the horn-driven Joe Piccolo and the Swing Cat. This licensed event is cash only, so hit the ATM on the way for all your various on-site blues necessities.

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Details: 2 pm to 11 pm Saturday at St. Basil’s Cultural Center (10819 71 Ave.), $40 at edmontonbluessociety.net

Help Ukraine: The Edmonton International Film Festival is presenting two fundraiser screenings of Vegreville-area-filmed They Who Surround Us, written, directed and starring Troy Ruptash (Mad Men). Jimmy Shewchuck’s Prairie Catering will provide the food. “Growing up in the warm, welcoming community of Vegreville was a gift for all three of us,” says EIFF’s Kerrie Long. “It shaped who we are and we felt compelled to put our heads together and collaborate on a project to support Ukraine.” Proceeds go to the Cobblestone Freeway Support Ukraine FoundationRuptash’s choice — and he’ll stick around after the two screenings’ Q&As.

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Details: 6 pm Wednesday, April 13, and Saturday, April 16, at Ledcor Theater in the Art Gallery of Alberta (2 Sir Winston Churchill Sq.), $100 donation at edmontonfilmfest.com

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