Wednesday October 11th, 2017
Music
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Jubilations Dinner Theatre: Greased 2Join Jubilations Dinner Theatre, as they take a look in on our favourite hip cats and cool chicks as another school year begins at Rydell High. The notorious tough girl gang, the T-birdies, are about to choose their club leader for this year and the competition is close between Danni, the present leader and the...ComedySep 1 - Oct 29
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Calgary Pro Musica – Ensemble Masques (Masters Series)The international slate of early-music specialists known as Masques is acclaimed for their expressiveness, eloquence of interpretation and the dynamic musical involvement of each member. The name of the ensemble is inspired by the masques of Elizabethan England — mystical performances that fused poetry, music, dance and drama. The six members of Masques, who hail...MusicOct 13
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Arvo Pärt’s Berliner MesseJoin Luminous Voices as they kick off their fifth anniversary season on Sunday, October 15th at the Bella Concert Hall, Mount Royal University. This concert features Arvo Pärt’s “Berliner Messe” (“Berlin Mass”), a work for choir and string orchestra. Known for writing in a style that is unmistakably his own, Pärt is one of the...MusicOct 15
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Concert for KindnessOn Wednesday, October 18 the Calgary Drop-In Centre in partnership with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra will host the Concert for Kindness at the Grace Presbyterian Church. Special guest and acclaimed pianist, Gwhyneth Chen will be performing Chopin Concerto No. 2. The evening will be filled with classic compositions including Schubert’s Symphony No.5 and Mozart’s Overture...MusicOct 18
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Concert for KindnessThe Calgary Drop In and Rehab Centre in partnership with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra (CPO) presents Concert for Kindness. The evening will feature classics like including Schubert’s Symphony No.5 and Mozart’s Overture to Cosi fan tutte. Acclaimed pianist Gwhyneth Chen will be joining the CPO to perform Chopin Concerto #2. All proceeds will go to...MusicOct 18
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Calgary New Music Festival – Timepoint EnsembleCalgary’s newest new music ensemble explore the challenging and evocative music of Per Hermansson, Nicole Lizée, and Madeline Isaksson.MusicOct 20
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Calgary New Music Festival – Rockeys DuoLuciane Cardassi and Katelyn Clark present a diverse program of music for piano, harpsichord and electronics.This concert features an array of contemporary works for the harpsichord and piano. This combination of instruments has fascinated composers since the mid eighteenth century, as demonstrated through the duo work of CPE Bach, and the countless compositions that can...MusicOct 21
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Calgary Pro Musica – Baltimore Consort (Horizons Series)The Baltimore Consort, known for their lively renditions of Renaissance tunes, presents a brand new program featuring their core repertory–music of the Elizabethan era–with songs and consort music from the Shakespeare plays. Ethereal soprano Danielle Svonavec performs some of the greatest hits from the Bard’s songbook, including “It Was a Lover and his Lass,” “Where...MusicOct 21
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Calgary New Music Festival – Festival SoundwalkJoin Raylene Campbell for a Soundwalk (and coffee) on Sunday morning! Raylene will lead a few Deep Listening exercises at Festival Hall to assist participants in warming-up and opening their ears, followed by a slow and easy sonic exploration of the Inglewood neighbourhood. The group will return to Festival Hall at the conclusion of the...MusicOct 22
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MRU Conservatory Guitar Faculty RecitalThe Mount Royal University Conservatory has a world-class guitar faculty. These fine players and teachers will showcase their six-stringed skills for our Calgary community.MusicOct 22
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Calgary New Music Festival – Festival Marathon3:00 p.m. – A Therovox and electronics concert by Raylene Campbell. 4:00 p.m. – Shawn Mativetsky will play an engaging combination of virtuoso tabla playing and electronics with music by Tawnie Olson, Taylor Brook and Frank Zappa. 5:00 p.m. – Ben Reimer presents a unique program for solo kit drum and electronics by Eliot Briton,...MusicOct 22
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Calgary New Music Festival – Midnight Blue Jazz SocietyA thrilling festival conclusion with the Midnight Blue Jazz Society, featuring tabla player Shawn Mativetsky and the world premiere of a new piece by Canadian composer Scott Godin.MusicOct 22
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Between Bands Halloween Bash!Between Bands Halloween Bash is a fun evening of music and dancing all in support of Between Friends. Come out and listen to the smooth sounds of Calgary’s own bORDERLINE with guest band Barefoot Souls, as you party the night away with friends and family. Food and drinks will be available for purchase and your...MusicOct 27
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G.H.O.S.T. (Great Halloween Organ SpookTacular)Put on a costume, bring your zombies and prepare yourself for some creepy bumps and bangs with a few uninvited guests! Join the decomposing musicians for a family-friendly variety show of v-eerie spooky pipe organ music, groaning humour, and some Gothic Rock’n’Roll. The event will take place 7:30 – 8:30 PM on Friday, October...MusicOct 27
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Rosie & The Riveters / Belle Plaine & Blake BerglundThe Bow Valley Music Club presents Saskatchewan Night with Rosie & The Riveters and Belle Plaine & Blake Berglund. Rosie & the Riveters are fiercely talented and sassy dames from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, who perform uplifting folk music with a vintage 1940s flair! Saskatchewan sweethearts, co-writers, and crib opponents Belle Plaine and Blake Berglund team up to merge the distinct styles that...MusicOct 28
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Free FallJoin the award-winning Calgary Boys’ Choir at a FREE concert the whole family will enjoy! Featuring both the Gentlemen’s and Masters’ choirs, the concert will take place 3:00 PM on Sunday, October 29th at Strathcona Christie Aspen Community Association Centre (277 Strathcona Drive SW, Calgary). Refreshments will be served. Come and join the boys for...MusicOct 29
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Cariboo ExpressBarney Bentall established a sense of community through The Cariboo Express; a one of a kind event that brings together a dozen or more of Canada’s finest roots and country musicians to hearken back to a simpler down-home good time. Consisting of two generations of some of Canada’s finest roots and country musicians, The Cariboo...MusicNov 3
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Barney Bentall & The Cariboo ExpressThe 3rd annual Barney Bentall & The Cariboo Express event is here! A benefit concert in support of the Classroom Champions program in Alberta. Thanks to co-presenting sponsors, Mawer Investments and Stantec, this year they’re taking it to Mount Royal University’s Bella Concert Hall on November 3rd. Get your tickets now! This annual variety show has...MusicNov 3
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80’s & 90’s Dance PartyOn Friday November 3, come ready to dance and enjoy exclusive access to see one of the world’s greatest mix artists. Ben Liebrand will be spinning the ‘wheels of steel’, celebrating music from the 80’s & 90’s. You’ll experience first-hand why Ben has inspired an entire generation of DJs around the globe.MusicNov 3 - Nov 4
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The White Cliffs of Dover – A Tribute to Winston Churchill & the War YearsExperience award-winning baritone Michael Hope’s magnificent Remembrance Day Tribute to the life and times of Winston Churchill. The program features nostalgic wartime “Vera Lynn” favourites from WWs 1 & 2, rousing audience sing-alongs and best of all, audio excerpts of three of Churchill’s most compelling speeches.MusicNov 4
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Let It Be: A Celebration of the Music of the BeatlesLet It Be: A Celebration of the Music of the Beatles is at the Jack Singer Concert Hall in Arts Commons on November 4. Tickets are on sale now, starting at $57.75. —PRESS RELEASE— What if the Beatles had reunited 10 years after their break-up? This revamped production of “Let It Be: A Celebration of...MusicNov 4
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The NationsOn November 5th, Calgary’s classical performance ensemble Kensington Sinfonia presents “The Nations” – Telemann’s charming suite of baroque character pieces and dances. Also on the programme, Artistic Director Donovan Seidle and Artistic Director Designate Laura Reid take centre stage for Vivaldi’s challenging Concerto for Two Violins in C Major. Rounding out the concert is the...MusicNov 5
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Calgary Wind Symphony presents Comrades: Chamber Music from Eastern EuropePlease join us at 7pm on November 5, 2017 at Knox Presbyterian Church as chamber ensembles featuring Calgary Wind Symphony musicians perform works by Stravinsky, Kozulina, Doppler and many more. Tickets will be available at the door: General: $20 Senior (65+): $15 Student (wID): $15 Child (5&under): FREEMusicNov 5
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An Intimate Evening with Yanni: Piano and Intimate ConversationJoin News Talk 770 for An Intimate Evening with Yanni: Piano and Intimate Conversation, November 6th at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Tickets go on sale Friday, August 11 at 10:00am through Ticketmaster starting at $39 (plus service charges)MusicNov 6