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Talent Spotlight
NIKOLAS LEDGERWOOD
FC Edmonton Captain Nikolas Ledgerwood got his start playing soccer in Lethbridge , Alberta , where the leagues were much smaller but the opportunities were greater . “ When I was 14 , I started to practice with the men ’ s team who played in the Alberta Major Soccer League , and that ’ s when I first got into playing at the competitive level ,” says Ledgerwood . But when the opportunity arose to represent Canada at the U-15 level in Germany , he realized that playing soccer professionally was his calling . Ledgerwood spent the earlier part of his athletic career overseas and attributes his success to his experiences in Germany . Among the defining moments in his life , he lists , “ Getting over to Germany at such a young age , learning a whole new culture , and being offered professional contracts in a soccer country .”
After spending 12 years in Germany , Ledgerwood found himself back in Alberta playing for Edmonton ’ s professional soccer team . His experiences have allowed him to give back to his community and help out the team as captain . “ As a player , I feel like I still have a lot to give ,” he says , “ and looking down the road I would definitely like to get into a coaching role .” Already he is using his experience and passion to take on more leadership roles by becoming involved with soccer camps and coaching younger players .
When he ’ s not on the field , Ledgerwood enjoys the amenities that Edmonton offers with his family , including his five-month-old son . “ Once immersed in the city , you find a lot of small little corners that you tend to enjoy . I love the river valley with all the walking trails .” Ledgerwood also enjoys the street markets and festivals around the city . “ It ’ s the little things in the city that make it that much more enjoyable to be a part of .”
Visit fcedmonton . com for more information about the team and for tickets to upcoming games at Clarke Stadium .
The following is a brief selection of concerts , performances , dinner theatres , festivals , special and sporting events that WHERE believes are worthy of your attention .
Coordinates refer to maps on pages 51 to 53 .
COMEDY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 CONCERTS & MUSIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 CULINARY EVENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 DANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 FAIRS & EXHIBITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 FESTIVALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 MOVIES & FILM SCREENINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 SPECIAL EVENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 SPORTING EVENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 STAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 CASINOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 COMEDY CLUBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 LIVE MUSIC CLUBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 LOUNGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 NIGHTCLUBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 PUBS & BARS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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The following symbols , located at the end of each listing , denote the establishment ’ s location :
D — Downtown
N — North Edmonton S — South Edmonton W — West Edmonton
COMEDY
EDMONTON COMEDY FESTIVAL Oct 12 – 14 — This festival celebrates all styles of comedy and features performances by comedians from all over North America . Headliners this year include Kids In The Hall ' s Scott Thompson , Match Game ' s Debra DiGiovanni , Comedy Central ' s Wendy Liebman , and more ! Various venues , 780-439-8809 . atbcomedy . com
JAY PHARAOH Oct 7 — This stand-up comedian is well-known for his portrayal of Barack Obama on NBC ' s Saturday Night Live ! and now he ' s taking his hilarious jokes and impressions on tour . River Cree Resort & Casino , 300 East Lapotac Blvd ., Corner of Whitemud Dr . & Winterburn Rd . ( 215 St .), Enoch , 780-484-2121 . Map 1-A5
JOE ROGAN Sep 8 — Known for his commentary on UFC Pay Per View and Spike Television , American comedian Joe Rogan is currently touring with his latest stand-up comedy performance , Strange Times 2017 . Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium , 11455-87 Ave ., 780-427-2760 . Map 1-D4 S
Learn about the city ’ s haunted history on an Edmonton Ghost Tour in Old Strathcona ! ( pg 45 )
CONCERTS & MUSIC
ALT-J Oct 15 & 16 — This English indie rock band caught audience ' s attention with their mercurial , multi-faceted music . Inspired by folk-pop , polyrythmic sounds , and falsetto harmonies , the band has released its third album , Relaxer . Winspear Centre , 4 Sir Winston Churchill Sq ., 780- 428-1414 . Map 3-J3 D
ARCADE FIRE Oct 11 — This indie-rock band from Montreal took the world by storm — and surprise — when they won the coveted Album of the Year award at the 2011 Grammy Awards for The Suburbs . They are currently on their Infinite Content 2017 Tour . Rogers Place , 102 St . & 104 Ave ., 780-414-5483 . Map 3-F1 D
COLDPLAY Sep 26 & 27 — Let this British rock band " Fix You " and take you to " Paradise " on their tour with their latest album , A Head Full of Dreams . Rogers Place , 102 St . & 104 Ave ., 780-414-5483 . Map 3-F1 D
DEPECHE MODE Oct 27 — This English electronic band is currently on its Global Spirit Tour with special guest , Warpaint . Rogers Place , 102 St . & 104 Ave ., 780-414-5483 . Map 3-F1 D
FOREIGNER Oct 12 — It ' ll “ Feel Like The First Time ” as the British-American rock band takes the stage once again . This iconic group has unleashed numerous hits ,
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