What happens when a local film production team and the King of the Snow get together? Well you end up with an awesome Documentary. Triumph of the Chill will be premiering this Friday.

Collective9 is a local Film/Media company comprised of a large variety of people that all contribute in the awesomeness. They are also the folks that brought you Ciest to Lie. Check out this early preview that was released last March.

The Snow King is not only a local, but international celebrity. He and his festival have become a annual tradition for tourists and locals a like. So come March 1, 2010 everyone should head down to Yellowknife bay to enjoy the winter.

From NACC:

Far above the 60th parallel in Canada’s great white North, there exists a magical kingdom made entirely out of snow and ice. Every year in Yellowknife, just as the temperature starts to climb out of its -30 slumber, the SnowKing and his legion of loyal “sno-ldiers” create one of the world’s coolest experiences.

So because I know you can’t wait that long to enjoy the Snow King’s Winter Festival you should definitely check out the premier of Triumph of the Chill. Here is what you need to know.

• Where: NACC, Sir John High School.
• When: Friday, November 27, 2009.
• Time: 8pm, go early to get a good seat.
• Price: Free, Donations will be accepted.

Copies of the documentary will be available for purchase at the showing.  Triumph of the Chill is a COLLECTIVE9 Shakedown. Directed, shot and edited by Jay Bulckaert. Produced by the Snowking’s Annual Winter Festival.

This past weekend (Nov. 21-22) was the 2nd annual Art Expo put on by the Aurora Arts Society. There were many local faces at the event presenting there master pieces. Everything from glass sculptures to painting and photographs to basket weaving. Something that always interests me is photography of Yellowknife, so when I saw some of Fran Hurcomb’s work I was in awe. Some of the other artists that were in attendance were: Ann Timmins, Jennifer Walden, Monique Roberts and Caitlin J. Lacey. There were also jewelry by Naimo Lewsaw, Glass work by the Yellowknife Glass Recyclers and sculptures by Monique Roberts.

To view all of my photos you can check out that Flickr Set. Be sure to also check out photos taken by a fellow local blogger on his blog Life in the Knife. Did you go? What did you think?

The second annual Artists Exposition or Art Expo will be happening on November 21 and 22 from 11am to 5pm both days. The Expo will be taking place in the DND Gym in the Multiplex.

The Expo is being sponsored again for the second time by the Aurora Arts Society. Exhibits will include paintings, sculptures/carvings, photography, textiles, jewelry, ceramics/pottery, glass, print making and more. Guests to the show will be able to meet the artists in person and get a first hand look at such great local talent. Definitely something worth checking out.

Details

• What: 2nd annual Art Expo
• When: November 21,22 2009 – 11am to 5pm
• Where: DND Gym, Multiplex

For more information call Astrid at 920-7497 or email astrid(at)theedge(dot)ca.

If you are interested in volunteering email Lynda at lyndaco(at)theedge(dot)ca