November 18 from 4:30 to 9:30 PM

Join beloved local artist Marina Cole (Chainsaw Spirit) and Calgary based ice sculptor Andrew Zoller on the Esplanade front lawn as they carve holiday magic from over 2000 pounds of ice. Not to be missed, this show stopping live demonstration will be taking place from 4:30pm until 9:30 pm. Be sure to make warm holiday memories with friends and family by enjoying a hot chocolate together as you watch these sculptures come to life, then capture the magic of the moment with a photo.

Drop by from 6 to 7 pm and you may spy Glass Slipper’s favourite frozen princess sisters between their appearances at the Monarch theatre. Elsa would never let this opportunity go and neither should you!

About Andrew Zoller

Surrounded and inspired by creativity in all facets of his life, Andrew Zoller is a Creative Director in the advertising industry who explores art and design on a daily basis. As a storyteller, creator and artist in many forms, ice carving is another extension of his creative expression. He is passionate about capturing a crystalliza Coled moment frozen in time - the story coming to life with each glimmer of light.

Zoller competed as a part of Team Alberta, a two person team with Scott Harrison at Winterlude National Ice-Carving Championship in February 2022. The duo won second place with their sculpture titled Pinnacle, which celebrates Canadian Winter Olympic athletes.

About Marina Cole

Also known as Chainsaw Spirit, Marina Cole is a beloved local artist. Cole breathes new life into old trees through her imaginative carvings. Cole has participated in numerous international carving competitions across Canada, the United States, and Australia, recently placing first in the Kootenai Country Montana International Chainsaw Carving Championship earlier in September. Her chainsaw carvings can be seen throughout Medicine Hat, parts of Alberta and British Columbia, and the Chainsaw Spirit Gallery in Irvine.

While Marina Cole is well known for her wood sculptures, she is no stranger to ice. She is a part of an ice carving team that will be competing in Alaska this winter.

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