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Highlands Porch Concert featuring Martin Kerr

Name: Highlands Porch Concert featuring Martin Kerr
Start: 2026-09-13
End: 2026-09-13
Location: Edmonton

William Vandervelde, known as the 'Mayor of Highlands,' is hosting a front porch concert featuring musician Martin Kerr in Edmonton's Highlands neighbourhood on Saturday, September 13, 2026. The event aims to raise funds to help a refugee Kurdish family bring their remaining siblings to Canada.

Date: Sep 13, 2026
Location: Edmonton
Status: Recently ended

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Highlands Porch Concert featuring Martin Kerr

Event summary

Highlights

Porch concert hosted by William Vandervelde
Featuring musician Martin Kerr
Fundraising for a refugee family
Street closure on Ada Boulevard

The Highlands Porch Concert is a community event organized by William Vandervelde, often called the 'Mayor of Highlands,' at his home in Edmonton's Highlands neighbourhood. Scheduled for Saturday, September 13, 2026, the concert will feature musician Martin Kerr. Its primary purpose is to raise funds to assist a refugee Kurdish family in bringing their remaining siblings to Canada.

Vandervelde is noted for fostering a strong sense of community, frequently using his front yard for public engagement, including art displays and previous musical performances. For this specific concert, city permits are secured to close Ada Boulevard, facilitating attendance for an expected crowd of approximately 100 people. Attendees are typically encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy the outdoor performance.

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