Stefan Shewchuk

Saturday, January 11th @ 12:15 pm
The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse | 9351 - 118 Ave

Saturday, January 11th @ 3:00 pm
Northern Lights Beer Garden | North of 118 Ave (located inside the giant igloo)

Stefan Shewchuk is an Edmonton based Jazz guitarist drawing from influences like Jim Hall, Wes Montgomery, and John Scofield. As a working guitarist in many genres, Stefan brings his own unique voice and interpretation to his favourite standards as well as some modern classics.

Deep Freeze is a free festival, donations are gratefully accepted.

The Ice and Snow Princesses

A Charmed Affair is a children’s birthday party and entertainment company in the Edmonton Area. Their vast selection of high-quality princess, superhero, fairytale and mascot characters bring a world of excitement to any special event! 

Their snow princesses will be roaming the festival site Saturday, January 11 and Sunday, January 12 on 118 Avenue between 90 & 95 Streets / between noon and 6:00pm both days.

Story telling and Art Activities with Hannia Tarasiuk

Saturday, January 11 | Noon – 6pm
The Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts (9225 118 Ave)

NEW to Deep Freeze this year, we are proud to welcome Hannia Tarasiuk to the festival! Hannia Tarasiuk has taught at many dance schools across Manitoba. She is a former member and instructor of the Rusalka Ukrainian Dance Ensemble in Winnipeg, where she also served as Chairperson, and special projects coordinator. Hannia was also the former Artsitic Director of the Troyanda Dance Ensemble.

Hannia also taught in the Ukrainian Bilingual program for many years, and now enjoys spending some of her time sharing her stories and other Ukrainian traditional stories with children.

At Deep Freeze, Hannia will be telling the story of Anton. Anton, a nine year old boy, is given a traditional Carpathian Hutsul vest called a keptar from his Baba. Anton wears the vest and goes outside to play. He meets a lost sea creature, a Rusalka, and helps her find her way back to the sea. On the way, they have a few adventures, and Anton finds out his vest has magical power.

Hannia will also be leading art activity workshops.

Cabane à Sucre

Come visit the Cabane à Sucre for sugary delights! Grab a popsicle stick and make your own frozen maple syrup lollipop. These are a great treat to enjoy as you walk down the Ave.

Alberta Avenue Mummers

The Albertavia Mummers Collective began their magical journey in Fall 2008 and made their official debut at the 2nd Deep Freeze Winter Byzantine Festival. But what is a Mummers play? To the Albertavia Mummers Collective it is team of artists that bring together mythical lore, history, and the essence of communities in a 20-minute play for all to enjoy. Since the premier of their first play, “Knighty Knight”, they have grown the tale into an absurdly wonderful trilogy.

The founder, Randall Fraser, says:

“…the real purpose and magic is in the connection between the players and the audience. Drawing our neighbours together and getting them invested and involved in the silliness, and giving them a chance to reflect upon, and respond to the larger issues of our lives in a safe, humorous, and loudly shared experience... no matter what the weather! The next step … to make it a genuine community ritual with the people of the community taking the form and creating their own stories and sharing them much the same as when we go carolling, door to door, or pub to pub at Christmas. When I can sit in the audience and watch my neighbours take ownership of this form of celebration, then I will know we’ve done our job adding to the unfolding lore and legends of the Mummers Play.”

Clowns on the Ave! (Girl Clown)

Saturday, January 11th
On the Street, @Noon-6pm

Sunday, January 12th
On the Street, @Noon-6pm

Keep your eyes open all festival long to see red noses and fun antics in the snowy streets from the fools from Girl Clown.

Jack Axe Knife-Throwing

Saturday, January 11th
On the Street, @Noon-6pm

Sunday, January 12th
On the Street, @Noon-6pm

Try your hand at knife throwing with Jack Axe! Knife throwing is a practice that has been around for centuries and is relatively easy to learn.

Emily Elf

Saturday, January 11 @ 12:00 pm
Sunday, January 12 @ 12:00 pm

On The Street

Watch for the exuberant and playful Emily Elf around the festival streets! One misfit elf and amazing feats of strength is a recipe for an action packed and hilarious show to thrill audiences of all ages. Join Emily and her unsuspecting team as they embark upon an acrobatic adventure. With a combination of breathtaking stunts and hilarious comedy, Emily’s quirky antics charm and delight her audiences.