Parkade Party – Blink http://www.blinkedmonton.ca Edmonton's Pop-up Event Series Sun, 23 Nov 2014 00:14:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.4.2 Parkade Party: What to Expect http://www.blinkedmonton.ca/2013/08/29/parkade-party-what-to-expect/ http://www.blinkedmonton.ca/2013/08/29/parkade-party-what-to-expect/#comments Thu, 29 Aug 2013 06:55:22 +0000 http://www.blinkedmonton.ca/?p=159 Continue reading ]]> Some of you might be wondering what to expect on Saturday, as this is likely the first parkade party you’ve encountered. So we thought we’d give you a run down on everything you need to know!

WHAT: Blink: Parkade Party!
WHERE: Vinci Park 103 (10040 103 Street)
WHEN: Saturday, August 31, 2013 from 6-11pm

Admission

Admission is free! But we will be collecting donations for Downtown Proud, a program run by Boyle Street Community Services that helps keep the core clean. We are suggesting that you donate $5 if you are able.

Schedule of Events

There is something for everyone at the parkade party!

  • 6:00 – 7:30pm – DJ Thomas Scott (Urban Monks) will be ushering us into the 50s and 60s with a rock & roll soundtrack from the era
  • 7:30 – 8:00pm – E-Town Salsa will be offering Latin dance lessons. Get ready to learn the salsa, merengue and bachata! To rev everyone up, they will end with some zumba!
  • 8:00 – 8:30pm – nothing says carnival like a cookie eating contest! Cookie Love will be hosting a cookie eating contest featuring a number of Edmonton’s social media superstars, including Brittney Le Blanc and Liv Vors. Who will reign supreme? Join us to find out!
  • 8:30 – 9:00pm – Sugar Swing Dance Club will be teaching Grease-inspired dance moves. Ever wanted to “Go Grease Lighting” like the T-Birds, or “Hand Jive” with the best of them? Now’s your chance!
  • 9:00 – 11:00pm – an outdoor screening of the iconic 50s musical, Grease!
  • 11:00pm – it’s Saturday night after all, so join us for an after party at Cask & Barrel!

Throughout the evening there will also be fun carnival games!

Food

Fat Franks and Cookie Love will be serving up your carnival favorites!

What to Bring

Media Architecture Design Edmonton (MADE) will be deploying some grass tiles as a way of transforming the parkade landscape, but for your comfort, we’d recommend bringing a chair for the movie screening!

Also, we’re in Edmonton after all, so be prepared for all weather conditions (hats, jackets, blankets) – you just never know!

Access and Parking

The parkade is equipped with an elevator at the 103 Street entrance.

Parking is available in Vinci 103 on the lower levels (P3 and below). The rate is $3/day on Saturdays.

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Parkade Party: Volunteers Needed! http://www.blinkedmonton.ca/2013/08/28/parkade-party-volunteers-needed/ http://www.blinkedmonton.ca/2013/08/28/parkade-party-volunteers-needed/#respond Wed, 28 Aug 2013 06:01:12 +0000 http://www.blinkedmonton.ca/?p=155 Continue reading ]]> We’re looking for some volunteers for this Saturday’s Parkade Party!

WHAT: Blink: Parkade Party!
WHERE: Vinci Park 103 (10040 103 Street)
WHEN: Saturday, August 31, 2013 from 6-11pm

The event is a fundraiser for Downtown Proud, a program run by Boyle Street Community Services, so we’ll need some helpful hands to pull it off!

Roles include set-up and tear down, welcoming participants, manning a variety of carnival games, and handing out popcorn – good, old fashioned fun!

If you’re interested and available, please leave a comment in this thread.

Thanks!

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Parkade Party: Design Dreams http://www.blinkedmonton.ca/2013/08/27/parkade-party-design-dreams/ http://www.blinkedmonton.ca/2013/08/27/parkade-party-design-dreams/#respond Wed, 28 Aug 2013 05:03:29 +0000 http://www.blinkedmonton.ca/?p=149 Continue reading ]]> Curious how this Awesome Party is going to change a traditionally one-dimensional parkade? We have some fantastic local designers working with us to utilize a unique vantage point and re-imagine this urban gem.

We are excited to partner with Media Architecture Design Edmonton (MADE) to integrate a re-deployable #makescape system of grass tiles onto a parkade rooftop. The grass tiles provide a unique picnic park(ade!) presence amongst the concrete asphalt jungle. #makescape is an urban intervention concept originated in Centennial Plaza as a part of a Designing Downtown project. Look out for these mobile features as they continue to be deployed throughout other events and featured in #makescape two on October 5, 2013. Relax, take a seat, and enjoy the screen from the green!

In addition, the exploratory competition to locally re-design barricades was successfully completed earlier this week. With 8 prototype finalists were displayed at the 124th Street Market and Fringe Festival, Chris vander Hoek was the winner of the judge’s competition for his Barrique design while Chris Brodt and Mark Lafond won the people’s choice for Zumorph. We are thrilled to feature a some of these amazing pieces in true Parkade Party form by re-imagining our urban awesome!

Now that the stage is set – just wait until you hear the spicy entertainment we’re announcing next! Stay tuned.

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Parkade Party: Summer Nights http://www.blinkedmonton.ca/2013/08/20/parkade-party-summer-nights/ http://www.blinkedmonton.ca/2013/08/20/parkade-party-summer-nights/#respond Wed, 21 Aug 2013 05:58:20 +0000 http://www.blinkedmonton.ca/?p=134 Continue reading ]]> We know you’re hungry for more details about the upcoming Parkade Party, and we’re happy to share more with you today!

WHAT: Blink: Parkade Party!
WHERE: Vinci Park 103 (10040 103 Street)
WHEN: Saturday, August 31, 2013 from 6-11pm

The main event that evening will commence at sundown (around 9pm) – an outdoor screening of the iconic 50s musical, Grease!

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You may have seen the John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John vehicle many times before, but never like this – on a rooftop parkade in downtown Edmonton!

To get you in the mood, we’ve also partnered with Sugar Swing Dance Club, Edmonton’s premiere swing dance company that promotes a fun learning environment for all ages! Sugar Swing representatives will be on hand prior to the movie to teach Grease-inspired dance moves. Ever wanted to “Go Grease Lighting” like the T-Birds, or “Hand Jive” with the best of them? Now’s your chance!

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So wear your dancing shoes, bring your lawn chair and cozy up for a movie classic where you’ve never seen it before!

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Save the date for our Parkade Party: August 31, 2013! http://www.blinkedmonton.ca/2013/08/08/save-the-date-for-our-parkade-party-august-31-2013/ http://www.blinkedmonton.ca/2013/08/08/save-the-date-for-our-parkade-party-august-31-2013/#respond Fri, 09 Aug 2013 02:54:35 +0000 http://www.blinkedmonton.ca/?p=120 Continue reading ]]> This summer Blink is expanding beyond pop-up restaurants. We’re very excited to announce a new event coming at the end of the month – Blink: Parkade Party!

WHAT: Blink: Parkade Party!
WHERE: Vinci Park 103 (10040 103 Street)
WHEN: Saturday, August 31, 2013 from 6-11pm

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Join us as we transform a parkade rooftop into a pop-up, temporary park. With food, entertainment, and a unique view of downtown Edmonton, you won’t want to miss this party. Admission is free, but we will be accepting cash donations to support Downtown Proud, a program run by Boyle Street Community Services.

The entertainment line-up will be announced in the coming weeks, but for now we’re excited to share with you our dining options. Fat Franks and Cookie Love will be serving up your carnival favorites!

Please RSVP on Facebook so we can get a sense of numbers. See you there!

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