Friday June 9th, 2017
Music
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Helix & Kick Axe Double BillHelix, Canadian Heavy Metal rockers bring to the stage their greatest hits "Rock You", "Heavy Metal Love", "Gimme Gimme Good Lovin'" and more! Kick Axe, one of the best heavy rock groups to come out of Canada in the eighties, performs such hits as "Heavy Metal Shuffle", "On the Road to Rock", and "Rock The World"!MusicMay 6 - Jun 9
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CrescendoExperience an extravagant evening of high-calibre entertainment for a great cause. Attendees will enjoy a performance by Steven Page, former front man of the Barenaked Ladies, and piano greats’ favourites by John Cameron Entertainment. All profits from Crescendo will support two distinguished institutions: The Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation, to enhance and maintain mental health programs,...MusicJun 9
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SALSA BACHATA LATIN NIGHT @ VIDANEW DANCE LOCATION!! Not only that! We have Vida Bar & Grill which is the NEWEST HOTTEST place in E-TOWN!! We are bringing you not only a great venue but the music only dancers love and we have DJ Lushleeza to help you enjoy your beautiful summer weekend and we start off the night with...MusicJun 9 - Jun 10
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Make Music EdmontonThis free and popular event promotes live music, both amateur and professional, of all styles and genres. The Make Music day is as often as possible an outdoor event taking place in streets, squares, public parks, playgrounds…MusicJun 21
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Pianist Krzysztof Jablonski in ConcertPolish-Canadian pianist Krzysztof Jablonski opens the Festival with a dazzling program of piano masterpieces, including Ravel’s Gaspard de la Nuit and Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. Program: Debussy: Children’s Corner Ravel: Jeux D’eau, Gaspard de la Nuit Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition Pre-concert at 6:30 p.m. featuring pianists Brian Liu; Sirui Li; and Jessica Ma.MusicJun 21
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Attacca Quartet at the Yellowhead BreweryEnjoy food and drinks while the Attacca Quartet display their energy and versatility with a playlist that extends from Haydn to John Adams.MusicJun 22
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“Concertino!”Come “kick off ” summer with chamber music by Salieri, Ewazen, Pleyel and others. We will also be presenting celtic music for string orhcestra. The concert is presented in the resounding Rotunda of the Cité Francophone. Family friendly and informal. Free admission. (N.B. Start time is noon, not 11:45, system will not allow start time...MusicJun 23
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Amnesty International Benefit ConcertSupport Amnesty International and learn more about the human rights situation in Argentina by joining us for an evening with friends and family listening to Latin folk and acoustic music by various Latin bands. All proceeds from the event will go to support the human rights work of the Amnesty International Group in Argentina. This concert will raise awareness and funds for the most important human rights issues in Argentina.MusicJun 23
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Attacca Quartet at Convocation HallHear a more serious side of the Attacca Quartet in this program of masterworks by Mendelssohn and Beethoven as well as a composition by Canadian composer Kelly-Marie Murphy. Program: Kelly-Marie Murphy: Dark Energy Mendelssohn: String Quartet No. 2 in A minor, Op. 13 Beethoven: String Quartet No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 131 Festival passes...MusicJun 23
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NUOVA Opera and Music Theatre Festival Presents The Cunning Little VixenThe Czech story of a sly fox brings the forest to life. The Vixen is captured by a forester who brings her home to amuse his children. Wooed by a handsome fox, she makes her escape where the forest creatures greet their return and celebrate their love. Their love is tragically cut short in an...MusicJun 23 - Jun 29
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Strings Only ConcertEnjoy an hour of mid-day music in the intimate Ledcor Theatre in a concert featuring string solos, duos and trios, including works by a number of leading Canadian composers. The young sensational violinist, Timothy Chooi, will join Marcin Swoboda, assistant principal violist of the Calgary Philharmonic, and Brian Yoon, new assistant principal cellist of the...MusicJun 24
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Obsessions Jazz String QuartetObsessions Octet is now preparing for their second European Tour in July/August 2017. The Quartet’s favorite repertoire is music by Astor Piazzolla, an Argentinian tango/jazz master and bandoneon player. His music was the main inspiration behind the formation of Obsessions Octet in 2005. At the concert on June 24th, Obsessions Quartet will present numerous compositions...MusicJun 24
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Festival Place and Opera NUOVA present CarouselThe uplifting tale of love lost and redemption from beyond the stars, Carousel was named by Time magazine as the best musical of the 20th century. Regarded by Richard Rogers as his favourite show he’d ever written, Carousel tells the story of young lovers Billy Bigelow and Julie Jordan as they struggle with the trials of marriage...MusicJun 24 - Jun 30
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The 2017 TD Edmonton International Jazz Festival Presents Double Bill Headliners DIANNE REEVES & BILLY CHILDS QUARTETThe Edmonton International Jazz Festival is excited to announce the Grammy-award winning headliners for this year’s Festival, Dianne Reeves & Billy Childs Quartet. Tickets are now on sale at the Winspear Centre Box Office.MusicJun 25
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Summer SolsticeEnjoy great works of chamber music performed by guests and leading performers of Edmonton. Program: Vitali: Chaconne for violin and piano Alexina Louie: Bringing the Tiger Down from the Mountain II Grieg: Sonata No. 3 for violin and piano in C Minor, Op. 45 Schumann: Piano Quintet in E-flat Major, Op. 44 Pre-concert at 6:45...MusicJun 25
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TD Edmonton International Jazz Festival presents Jacob CollierCollier is among the most innovative musicians of his generation. A prodigious multi-instrumentalist, Jacob first rose to fame by charming millions on YouTube. In his videos, he recreates popular songs by layering vocals, looping live-recorded sounds, and visualizing all the parts in a mosaic of screens.MusicJun 26
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TD Edmonton International Jazz Festival presents Donny McCaslin GroupThe only predictable thing about Donny McCaslin’s first ten albums was their unpredictability. Each new release arrived with a new line-up and not infrequently a new direction, often providing the perpetually curious saxophonist/composer with fertile new ground to explore. McCaslin worked and performed on David Bowie’s final album, Blackstar.MusicJun 27
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Millwoods Canada Day CelebrationJoin the fun-filled, family oriented Canada Day celebration in Millwoods!FestivalJul 1
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Canada 150 in 150 CelebrationWe are thrilled to announce that Canadian superstar, Sarah McLachlan, will be joining us on Canada Day at our Celebration Finale at Rogers Place!MusicJul 1
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Queen + Adam LambertQUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT RETURN TO ROCK NORTH AMERICA THIS SUMMERMusicJul 4
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Seven Music FestSeven Music Fest welcomes head liners, The Strumbellas to the iconic heart of St. Albert’s Seven Hills Park, Saturday July 8th with The Rural Alberta Advantage. Featuring Frazey Ford, The Elwins, The Royal Foundry, The Provincial Archive, Sykamore and Paul Woida. After the inaugural show in 2015, Sam Roberts described Seven the best when he said, “it doesn't get any more Canadian than a music festival on a toboggan hill.” With a select number of delectable food trucks providing healthy and delicious food choices, a Beer Garden, a VIP tent and local vendors selling a variety of unique wares such as clothing, art and jewellery, Seven is a chill, one day family friendly music festival held in the heart of historic St. Albert. Saturday, July 8th, Mission Park - 13 Mission Ave, St. Albert, Ab. Gates open at 1:00pm, main stage runs 2:00pm to 11:00pm rain or shine. Tickets are available at sevenmusicfest.comMusicJul 8
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Duran DuranDURAN DURAN PAPER GODS ON TOUR 2017 WITH SPECIAL GUESTS CAPITAL CITIES MONDAY, JULY 10, 2017 ROGERS PLACE – EDMONTON, AB Doors: 6:30PM Show: 7:30PM TICKETS ON SALE NOW Tickets available at www.livenation.com Charge by Phone 1-855-985-5000 Tickets (incl. GST) $35.00, $59.00, $99.00, $125.00 (Plus service charges) **RESERVED SEATING / ALL AGES**MusicJul 10
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Matchbox Twenty and Counting CrowsTwo of music’s most loved bands and biggest hit makers are joining up for an epic summer tour. Multi- platinum selling bands Matchbox Twenty and Counting Crows have announced “A Brief History of Everything Tour 2017”!MusicJul 14
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Bob DylanBOB DYLAN & HIS BAND WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 2017 ROGERS PLACE – EDMONTON, AB Doors: 7:00PM Show: 8:00PM TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, MARCH 24 @ 10AM Tickets available at www.livenation.com Charge by Phone 1-855-985-5000 Tickets (incl. GST) $49.50, $69.50, $89.50 (Plus Service Charges) **RESERVED SEATING / ALL AGES**MusicJul 19