Mark your calendars; SkirtsAfire Reimagined is taking place March 4-14.
How You Can Enjoy SkirtsAfire Reimagined
In 2012, SkirtsAfire was founded and is the only Edmonton theatre and multidisciplinary arts organization that features women-identifying and non-binary artists.
While this year is different from any other, there are still plenty of ways to enjoy SkirtsAfire Reimagined. Coinciding with International Women’s Day, you can take in several online and outdoor experiences that will take place over the 10 days.
Online
Makings of a Voice by Dana Wylie
When: Streaming March 8-14
Cost: $27/household (plus applicable fees)
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Body of Words an artful recording of SkirtsAfire’s Collaboration with Ballet Edmonton
When: Streaming March 7-14
Cost: By donation
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Covid Collections: a short film
When: Playing online March 4-31
Cost: Free
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Outdoors
Enjoy your own socially distanced tour of Old Strathcona, where you can check out the Skirt Design Competition displayed at various retailers in the neighbourhood (be sure to pick your favourite and vote for it here), plus the Visual Art Exhibit and pop-up musical performances taking place in the Army & Navy windows.
The Key of Me Stage at Army & Navy will feature Edmonton’s local singer-songwriters at various times on March 4-7 and 11-14 and will be placed safely behind the glass, with music pumped to the street as you stroll on by. More details can be found here.
Dinner and A Show or Stroll
This year SkirtsAfire has partnered with Chianti Café, to bring you these delicious options!
Her Night In
Want to enjoy a night in? This one is for you!
Use code ‘abmamas15‘ and save 15% on Makings of a Voice by Dana Wylie (playing online March 8-14). From March 4-14, you can also save 20% at Chianti Café on take-out orders and get a free dessert with code “SkirtsAfire.”
We encourage you to take it all in while you can experiencing music, visual art and skirt installations in one of #yeg’s best neighbourhoods, then grab some food and cozy up at home with their inspiring and engaging digital pieces.
Her Night Out
While enjoying your socially distanced tour of Old Strathcona, you can enjoy a dine-in experience at Chianti Café. From March 8-11, this offer will give you Pasta Frenzy dine-in deals and a free dessert per table. Just mention “SkirtsAfire” when ordering.
Stay up to date on all things SkirtsAfire by following them on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! You can also learn more about SkirtsAfire Reimagined at skirtsafire.com
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