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The 2014 Mayor’s Celebration of the Arts in Pictures
It was an honor to be shortlisted for the Northlands Award for an Emerging Artist. The Mayor’s Celebration of the Arts in Edmonton was great celebration of our city’s creativity. As always, it was nice to bump into other artsy folks and enjoy each other’s work. Here are some photos from the night:
The shortlisted artists for the Northlands Award for an Emerging Artist: Jason Blower, Nuela Charles, Alexis Marie Chute, Ainsley Hillyard, Doug Organ, and Elizabeth Withey
Alexis Marie & Aaron Chute
Alexis Marie Chute and Derek Brooks, Harcourt House Artist Run Centre’s Executive Director
Alexis Marie Chute and Writers Guild of Alberta Executive Director Carol Holmes
The powerful words of Poet Laureate, Mary Pinkoski, made me shiver.
Musical performance by Jeff Stuart and the Hearts with Shannon Johnson
Cheryl Slater-Roberts, Alexis Marie Chute, Charlotte Robb, and Sherwood Park Mayor Roxanne Carr
Doug Robb and Alexis Marie Chute
Musician Ariane Mahryke Lemire and Alexis Marie Chute
Mayor Don Iveson
Mayor Iveson taking a selfie on stage.
Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson and Alexis Marie Chute
Edmund Haakonson, Harcourt House Artist Run Centre president of the board and Alexis Marie Chute
Sherwood Park Mayor Roxanne Carr, Alexis Marie Chute, Cheryl Slater-Roberts and Bill Roberts
Cheryl Slater-Roberts and Alexis Marie Chute
Why Aaron and I tried out for Amazing Race Canada – AGAIN
It is that time of year again – yes, Christmas but also casting time for Amazing Race Canada.
The casting call for Amazing Race Canada is out and they are accepting team applications and videos until December 26, 2013 at 11:59pm ET. What a way to say “Happy Boxing Day!”
People often ask me, “Did you and Aaron apply again?”
The answer is a resounding, “YES! Of course!”
When I heard about the casting call my heart sped up and my feet itched to hit the mat. I’m a competitive person by nature, determined and persistent to a fault. Of course I applied and will continue to apply until the producers realize that I was made for the Amazing Race and it for me.
I have some friends who scoff at reality TV but as silly as it sounds, being a participant is a huge dream of mine. My fingers are crossed that this is my time.
So why exactly did Aaron and I apply again? There are lots of reasons:
- We love traveling.
- We love each other.
- We love being competitive.
- We know there is nothing we cannot achieve together.
After our son Zachary died in 2010, our marriage faced the greatest test. The statistics for couples that divorce after child loss are extremely high. Yet we have made it through. This is not to say that everything is roses and rainbows but we have grown stronger because of what we have been through and I truly know that no obstacle could ever compare. To run the race with my husband would be so special.
We also want to run the race for Zachary and our two living children. I would love to show our kids how strong their mom is and for Zachary, I want to experience as many adventures as I can on his behalf.
Hopefully this year we will get good news come decision time!
Has anyone else submitted their video?
Amazing Race Canada
Amazing Race. Amazing life. For me, they are one and the same, yet my husband and I couldn’t resist applying for Amazing Race Canada when we heard that the Emmy winning reality series was heading above the American boarder.
Watch our application video to see what we are all about!
I’m not sure how much of a thrill-seeker I am; my natural instinct is self preservation, not jumping out of a plane for example (massive fear of heights). My motivations for running the race runs deep in my heart despite the potential for terrifying challenges.
Aaron and I are running the race for our son Zachary who passed away in my arms minutes after he was born from a cardiac tumor. My motivation for putting myself out there on Amazing Race Canada is living life to the fullest for Zachary. My boy will never have the chance to experience this truly amazing life and thus I want to do so for him, in memory of my son.
Aaron and I and our children were recently featured in the Edmonton Journal for our “Amazing Inspiration,” by Elizabeth Withey.
