CALGARY – Legendary Canadian music icon Anne Murray joined Calgary Mayor Nenshi at the official groundbreaking ceremony for the new National Music Centre, on Friday.
The facility will be a celebration of the history of music in Canada, including a huge collection of musical instruments.
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It will also feature performance spaces, recording studios and artist-in-residence programs.
Officials hope to have the project completed by 2015, and describe it as the gateway into a revitalized East Village.
Alberta Premier Alison Redford and Calgary M.P. Jason Kenny joined those at Friday’s celebration.
The party will continues Friday evening, with a public concert at the Golden Age Club in the East Village, featuring live music by local artists including the King Eddy Blues All-Stars.
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