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MODERN DILEMMAS: THE RIGHT PLACE AT THE WRONG TIME They say timing is everything, and that the universe will give you a sign. But how will you really know when to move forward and leave the past behind? BY ANGELA DILLON

GOING OUT: The creator of The 99 talks Islaminspired comics. Plus, Fairy Tales Queer Film Festival is back for another year, a graphic novel tackles eugenics in Alberta and Withnail and I gets sloppy at The Uptown.

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going out CONCERTS

Throwdown

Burton Cummings

At Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Ave. N.W. 8 p.m. $45 - $85. livenation.com..

Chilliwack & Prism

At the Deerfoot Inn & Casino, 11500 35th St. S.E. 9:30 p.m. $39 - $49. TM.

Raleigh CD Release Show

With Dan Vacon and Clinton St. John. At Grace Presbyterian Church, 1009 15th Ave. S.W. 7 p.m.

sun may 29 Back At The Wheel

Rock & Blues Revue Band. At Bragg Creek Performing Arts Centre, 23 White Ave., Bragg Creek. 2-6 p.m. $10.

tue may 31 The Fray

At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Epcor Centre. 6:30 p.m. $37.50 - $49.50. 403-294-9494, livenation.com.

wed june 1 Ratatat

At MacEwan Hall, U of C. 7 p.m. $34. PBO. IMAGE COURTESY TESHKEEL MEDIA GROUP

Boy&Gurl

Allstar Weekend

sat may 28

According to Naif Al-Mutawa, creator of the Islam-inspired comic book The 99,

June

fri may 27 With Done With Dolls and Action Item. At MacEwan Hall Ballroom, U of C. 7 p.m. $22.50. livenation.com.

it’s not strange to have religion in comics. He points to Judeo-Christian imag-

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Tuesday, June 7. With Matt Blais and Alex Hughes. At Cardel Theatre. 180 Quarry Park Blvs. S.E. 6:30 p.m. $15. boyandgurl.com.

pop, rock + hip-hop

The 99

May

Friday, June 10. Featuring Legacy1, Propaganda, Joel Pleasant, DJ Tedashii and DJ Transform. At First Assembly Church, 6031 Elbow Dr. S.W. 7 p.m. $20 - $25. thethrowdown.org.

BJ Thomas

Saturday, June 11. At the Deerfoot Inn & Casino, 11500 35th St. S.E. 9:30 p.m. $39 $49. TM.

CJSW Summer Concert Series

Saturday, June 18. Featuring Tyler Hornby, Hollow Brethren, Trash Island and Lab Coast. At Olympic Plaza. Free. cjsw.com.

Rihanna

Tuesday, June 21. With Cee Lo Green and J.Cole. At Scotiabank Saddledome. 7:30 p.m. $19.75 - $99.75. TM.

An Evening with Jethro Tull

Wednesday, June 22. At Southern Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Ave. N.W. 8 p.m. $45.50 - $79.50. livenation.com.

Dropkick Murphys

Thursday, June 23. At MacEwan Hall, U of C. 7 p.m. $31. livenation.com.

An Evening with Steve Earle & The Dukes (& Duchesses) Friday, June 24. At

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Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Ave. N.W. 8 p.m. $29.50 - $39.50. livenation.com.

The Emeralds

Pink Martini

upcoming

Brian Wilson

Dinner show. At the Deerfoot Inn & Casino, 11500 35th St. S.E. Dinner, 6-7 p.m.; show, 8 p.m. $29. TM.

CJSW Summer Concert Series

Saturday, June 4. Featuring Night Committee, Peaks, Sandy Cassels and Samantha Savage Smith. At Olympic Plaza. Free. cjsw.com.

Supertramp

Saturday, June 4. At Scotiabank Saddledome. 8 p.m. $39.50 - $89.50. TM.

Friday, June 24. At Jack SInger Concert Hall, Epcor Centre. 7:30 p.m. 44.50 -$59.50. 403294-9494, livenation.com. Saturday, June 25. At the Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Ave. N.W. 7:30 p.m. $65 - $100. TM.

Dr. Hook featuring Ray Sawyer

Saturday, June 25. At the Deerfoot Inn & Casino, 11500 35th St. S.E. 9:30 p.m. $39 $49. TM.

ery and inﬂuence in Batman, Superman and Spiderman as examples. So it’s ﬁtting that his Muslim heroes team up with the Justice League. Hear this clinical

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AT THE REPUBLIK, SUNDAY, MAY 29

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IN THE STILLNESS

Head to Triangle Gallery for the opening of its latest exhibition, featuring work from the University of Lethbridge art collection. ART, p16-18.

sat thur june 2

sat may 28

Rose Cousins

Craig Korth & The Guilty Pleasures

Presented by the Foothills Bluegrass Music Society. At Irish Cultural Centre, 6452 35th Ave. N.W. 7:30 p.m. $15 $25. 403-220-0307.

LAURYN HILL

Some people are famous because they’re good, not because they court the limelight. Hill shuns publicity, but the strength of her musical talent continues to drive her career. This show is sold out, but there is the tantalizing possibility of more tickets becoming available. Friday, May 27. At Flames Central, 219 8th Ave. S.W. $75 - $89. PBO.

Part of the Alba Artists East Coast Singer/Songwriter Series. At Webster Galleries, 812 11th Ave. S.W. 7:30 p.m. $22 - $25. ticketweb.ca.

upcoming

Joel Plaskett

Presented by Bragg Creek Performing Arts. At Bragg Creek Centre, 23 White Ave., Bragg Creek. 8 p.m. $25 - $27. 403-949-4114, braggcreekperformingarts.com.

Denise Withnell

Saturday, June 4. Presented by A Room Full of Sound. At Rotary Performing Arts Centre, 3 Elma St., Okotoks. 7:30 p.m. $21. aroomfullofsound.com.

Fiddle Frenzy

Jose Fermin and Sheldon Stanley

Musicians Gone Wild

Don Williams

Presented by The Classical Guitar Society of Calgary. At St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, 1121 14th Ave. S.W. 8 p.m. Admission by donation. classicalguitarsocietyofcalgary.com.

Saturday, June 4. Magnolia buckskin, Berna-Dean Holland Ruth Purves Smith & The 581, Prairie’s Edge and more. To Beneﬁt The Alberta Institute For Wildlife Conservation. At Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Association, 1320 5th Ave. N.W. 6 p.m. $25. 403-946-2361, aiwc.ca.

LEGEND TM TicketMaster, 403-777-0000, ticketmaster.ca (extra charges may apply) UC University of Calgary ticket centre, 403-220-7202 JACK SINGER Concert Hall at Epcor Centre for the Performing Arts, 205 8th Ave. S.E. Box office, 403-294-9494; info line, 403-294-7455, epcorcentre.org SL Sloth Records, 736B 17th Ave. S.W., 403-265-6585 G45 Giant 45, 329A 17th Ave. S.W., 403228-4535 PBO Prime Box Office, 220, 2500 University Dr. N.W., 403-265-3338, primeboxoffice.com PH Pumphouse Theatre box office, 2140 Pumphouse Ave. S.W., 403-263-0079, pumphousetheatre.ca Banff Centre arts, cultural and educational institution, 107 Tunnel Mountain Dr., Banff. Box office, 1-403-7626301 or toll free 1-800-413-8368, banffcentre.ca.

Sunday, June 5. At Bethany Chapel, 3333 Richardson Way S.W. 7-9 p.m. $10 $12. 1-888-655-9090, ticketpro.ca. Tuesday, June 21. At Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Ave. N.W. 7:30 p.m. $39.50 $59.50. livenation.com. Saturday, June 25. Over 200 performers at 10 different venues. In Water Valley, AB, northwest of Calgary. 9 a.m. to midnight. $20 - $25. watervalleycelticfestival.org.

Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas Monday, July 4. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Epcor Centre. 7:30 p.m. $49.50 - $85.50. 403294-9494, livenation.com. Thursday, July 21 to Sunday, July 24. See and hear 68 artists from 14 countries on seven stages. Featuring Bonnie “Prince” Billy, k.d.lang, Patrick Watson, BRAIDS, Herbaliser, Cadence Weapon and more. At Prince’s Island Park. calgaryfolkfest.com.

All events and release dates subject to change

sun

IMAGINASIAN DANCE

Dance crews battle it out to take this year’s Millenium Crown at the Chinese Cultural Centre. DANCE, p14-15.

Family Music Festival and Great Canadian Barn Dance Friday, July 22

to Sunday, July 24. Featuring Lizzy Hoyt, Wildrose Express, The Rodeo Riders and more. In Hill Spring, AB. Three-day pass $70. 1-866-626-3407, gcbd.ca.

blues, jazz + big band sat may 28

Water Valley Celtic Festival

Calgary Folk Music Festival

SPECIAL EVENTS, p20-21.

Fisk & DeJong Trio

With Jerry Granelli. At Nickle Theatre, MRU. 8 p.m. $20 - $25.

wed june 1 Jazz Winds Sextet

At Cliff Bungalow-Mission Centre, 2201 Cliff St. S.W. 8 p.m. $15. 403-650-7695.

ongoing Live Jazz in the Oak Room

Wednesdays and Thursdays. Performances from Cindy McLeod, Pam Crawford, Ellen Doty and Miss V. In the Oak Room, Fairmont Palliser, 133 9th Ave. S.W. 403-260-1219, fairmont.com/palliser.

upcoming John Reid Quintet

Friday, June 10 and Saturday, June 11. Playing teh music of Herbie Hancock. At Beat Niq Social Club, 811 1st St. S.W.

wed POPS IN THE PARK

The Calgary Philharmonic descends on Heritage Park for an outdoor concert with the added bonus of a western-style barbecue. CONCERTS, p8-10.

thurs

EMERGING DIRECTOR PRESENTATION

Lunchbox showcases the talents of up-and-coming director Anton de Groot until June 4. THEATRE, p12-14.

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June

Gypsy Jazz with Marc Atkinson Trio and The Bow Djangos

Friday, June 24. Presented by Jazz Is Society of Alberta. Part of A Jazz Celebration. At Central United Church, 131 7th Ave. S.W. 8 p.m. $15 - $20. jazzis.org.

Gary Guthman with RAEJIS

Saturday, June 25. Presented by Jazz Is Society of Alberta. Part of A Jazz Celebration. At Central United Church, 131 7th Ave. S.W. 8 p.m. $15 - $20. jazzis.org.

classical, choral + opera until sat may 28 Truth or Dare - A New Music Festival Presented by the Calgary

Philharmonic Orchestra. At The Grand Theatre, 608 1st St. S.W. 8 p.m. Individual events $30. Festival pass $66. 403-571-0849, cpo-live.com.

sat may 28 Pergolesi’s La Serva Padrona & Handel in Rome Presented by Early

Music Voices. With Voicescapes and Voicescapes Chamber Orchestra. At Christ Church Elbow Park, 3602 8th St. S.W. earlymusicvoices.ca.

We Raise Up Our Voices

Presented by Cantaré Children’s Choir. At Knox United Church, 506 4th St. S.W. 7:30 p.m. $20. 403-685-1132, cantarechildrenschoir.org.

until sun may 29 Fort Macleod International Festival A series of classical music concerts. Various locations in Fort Macleod, Lethbridge and Calgary. fortmacleodinternationalfestival.com.

sun may 29 C3 Competition Winners

Presented by the Calgary Civic Symphony. At Eckhardt-Gramatté Concert Hall, U of C. 2:30 p.m. $15. 403670-5430, calgarycivicsymphony.ca.

Choral Evensong

At Christ Church Elbow Park, 3602 8th St. S.W. 4:30 p.m.

Crossing the Country, Spanning the Globe Presented by The Calgary

Multicultural Choir with special guests The Calgary Renaissance Singers. At Knox United Church, 506 4th St. S.W. 6:30 p.m. $10. 403-265-6433.

Duo Roa-Quiros

ANVIL

Anvil: The Story of Anvil is a must-see documentary about a band that brieﬂy touched fame before falling to appalling depths. It’s a sweet movie about some guys who just love playing music. If movies aren’t your thing, catch the real deal in concert instead. Tuesday, July 7. At The Gateway, SAIT campus. $23.75. PBO.

Presented by Mountain View Connection and Lougheed House. At Lougheed House, 707 13th Ave. S.W. 7:30 p.m. $25. 403240-4174

wed june 1 Pops in the Park

Presented by the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. At Heritage Park. 7:30 p.m. $25 - $55. 403-5710849, cpo-live.com.

ongoing ProArts at Noon

Wednesday: Mary Sullivan. Senior Piano Students Recitals. Presented by The Pro Arts Society. Every Wednesday. At Cathedral Church of the Redeemer, 604 1st St. S.E. 12:10-12:50 p.m. Free. 403214-1811. proartssociety.ca.

upcoming Spring Forward

Friday, June 3. Presented by the Calgary Boys Choir. At Leacock Theatre, MRU. 7 p.m. $15 - $20; children under 12 free. 403-440-7770, mtroyal.ca/tickets.

A posy of Brightness and Beauty

Sunday, June 5. Presented by Calgary Concert Band. At Rozsa Centre, U of C. 2:30 p.m. $12 - $15. 403-214-7571, calgaryconcertband.com.

Summertime

Spring Delight: Choir & Bells of First Baptist Church Friday, June 10. 1311 14th Ave. S.W. 7 p.m. $5. 403-2635911, ﬁrstbaptistcalgary.com.

Carmina Burana

Sunday, June 5. Nancy Jackso accompanied by Cody Obst. At Living Spirit United Church, 629 49th Ave. S.W. Free will offering. 403-249-4691 to reserve your seat.

Saturday, June 10 and Sunday, June 11. Presented by the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. Part of the Classic Series. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Epcor Centre. 8 p.m. $19 - $87. 403-571-0849, cpolive.com.

Music’s Mysterious Spirits

TENORE: The Christian Tenors

Sunday, June 5 and Monday, June 6. Presented by Mountain View COnnection. At Lougheed House, 707 13th Ave. S.W. 7:30 p.m. $30 - $40. 403-240-4174.

Sunday, June 12. Presented by SING! Events. With Corpus Christi Male Chorale and Michael Hope. At First Alliance Church, 12345 40th St. S.E. 3 p.m. $22. singtenore.com/tour.

Theatre • Music • Dance • Puppetry and More

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pop, rock + dance fri may 27 to thur june 2 Ambassador Motor Inn

Sundays: Karaoke. 802 16th Ave. N.E. 403-276-2271.

Aussie Rules

Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays: Duelling Pianos. 1002 37th St. S.W. 403-249-7933.

Baja Bar & Grill

Sundays (3-7 p.m.): Open Jam with 40 Watts Band. 460 Erin Woods Dr. S.E. 403-537-6586.

Big Al’s Bar

Friday: Venom Rain. Saturday: The Time Machine. Thursday: Bobby Gosse Jam. 1915 31st St. S.E. 403-272-3477.

Boomtown Pub & Patio

The House Coffee Sanctuary Friday: Marc Ross with Chris Gheran. Thursdays: Open Mic. 126 10th St. N.W. 403-283-7879, thehousecoffee.ca.

House Restobar

Friday and Saturday: Living Daylights. Wednesdays: Karaoke. 3133, 380 Canyon Meadows Dr. S.E. 403-225-2728.

Muldoon’s Irish Ale House

Friday: Rodney Medwid and friends. 515, 4916 130th Ave. S.E. 403-262-5505.

Olive Grove

Friday and Saturday: Al Barrett. 240 Midpark Way S.E.. 403-2564610.

Original Joe’s Avenida

Saturday: Kovered In Lies. 12100 Macleod Tr. S.E. 403-452-6449.

Wednesdays: Big Rock Jam Open Mic with Brad and Carolin. 135 Southland Dr. S.E. 403-2255805.

Paddy O’Leary’s

Broken City

Friday: Exploding Pigs with The Russian Fingers. $8. 109 7th Ave. S.W. 403-532-1911, thepalomino.ca.

Saturdays: Natural Selection featuring Dan Solo & Typist. 613 11th Ave. S.W. 403-262-9976, brokencity.ca.

Friday: Blueswak. 8294 Centre St. N.E. 403-275-6601.

The Palomino

Radiopark Music Room

Fridays: DJ Bruno. 924 17th Ave. S.W. 403-541-1041.

Fridays: DJ Eight-0 and Ivan Rankic. Saturdays: DJ Phatty and DJ Heebz. 8989 Macleod Tr. S.W. 403-717-0882, radiopark.ca.

The Distillery

Red Pepper Pub

The Coup / Meet

Friday: Unleash The Archers with Order of Chaos. 615 7th Ave. S.W. 403-205-4723, distillerypub.com.

The Dog and Duck Pub

Thursdays (8:30 p.m.): The Little Head Butt Jam with Stuart Kelly. 5340 2nd St. S.W. 403-253-2489.

F.A.T.S.

Fridays: Rock On/Rock Out Classic Rock and 80s Hair Band. Saturdays: FAT and Funky. Tuesdays: Name That Tune. 218 18th Ave. S.E. 403-289-8880.

Fionn MacCool’s

Wednesdays: Staggered Pints. Thursday: Stan Jacobs. 255 Barclay Parade S.W. (Eau Claire). 403-517-6699.

Flames Central

Friday: Ms. Lauryn Hill. $75 - $89. 219 8th Ave. S.W. 403-935-2637, ﬂamescentral.com.

The Gateway

Saturday: Anvil. $20. PBO. SAIT Campus Centre, 1301 16th Ave. N.W. 403-284-8760.

Friday and Saturday: Blind Pig. Wednesdays: Open Mic with Luke Dauphinais. 4801 26th Ave. N.E.. 403-280-7773.

The Republik

Fridays: Klub OMFG and The Fix. Saturdays: The Shakedown and The Top Drawer. Sunday: Andrew W.K. with The Rocky Mountain Angels. $21. Wednesday: Sloan. $22. PBO. 219 17th Ave. S.W. 403-541-1100.

Rose and Crown

Thursdays: Jory Kinjo. 1503 4th St. S.W. 403-244-7757.

Royal Canadian Legion 154

Friday: Rita’s Rebel. Wednesday: Prairie Sound. 2625 78th Ave. S.E. 403-279-3636.

Royal Canadian Legion 264

Friday and Saturday: Randy Hillman. 1910 Kensington Rd. N.W. 403-283-5264.

Royal Canadian Legion 284 Mondays: Big Band Jam and Dance. 606 38th Ave. N.E. 403276-1775.

Royal Canadian Legion 285 Friday and Saturday:Cream & Sugar. 9202 Horton Rd. S.W. 403-255-5772.

Royal Canadian Legion 286

Saturday: DC Tops Sundays (3-7 p.m.): Country Jam hosted by Pat Secord. 6208 Rundlehorn Dr. N.E. 403-280-4624.

Rush

Saturdays: The Jon Spade Vinyl Sessions. 100, 207 9th Ave. S.W. 403-271-7874.

Schooners Pub

Saturdays (2-5 p.m.): Afternoon Jam with Tom Phillips. 6416 Old Banff Coach Rd. S.W. 403-6861115, schoonerspub.com.

The Shamrock Hotel

Saturdays (3:30-8:30 p.m.): The Bill Dowey King Eddy Jam. Thursdays: Black Cherry Perry. 2101 11th St. S.E. 403-290-0084.

The Ship and Anchor Pub

Saturday (2-6 p.m.): Open Stage Jam with Brent Tyler. Saturday: The Creepshow. 534 17th Ave. S.W. 403-245-3333, shipandanchor.com.

Shotz

Sundays: Open mic jam with Matt Joey. 3350 34th St. N.E. 403250-5300.

Silver Point Pub & Eatery

Saturdays: Tune Trivia. 5720 Silver Springs Blvd. N.W. 403808-3275.

POPSINTHEPARK Wednesday, June 1, 2011 Barbeque – 6:30pm Concert – 7:30pm

Heritage Park Celebration Tent Join the Orchestra for a night of great music, good times and mouth-watering barbeque. With music from Oscar-winning films such as The Godfather, Scent of a Woman, James Bond and more – this is the perfect way to start the summer!

CARMINABURANA Friday, June 10, 2011 – 8pm Saturday, June 11, 2011 – 8pm Hindemith Orff

Mathis der Maler Symphony Carmina Burana

Under the baton of the sought-after Yoav Talmi, the Orchestra and Chorus will bring to life the powerful melodies and dramatic texts of one of the most popular works of all time. On Saturday join us for a special fundraising event in support of bringing world-class conductors to the CPO. Enjoy dinner at Centini’s, the concert and then celebrate at a post-show reception with Yoav Talmi himself. Tickets are $250 and include a $140 tax receipt.

Stavro’s Ranchlands

Friday and Saturday: Sub Urban Dwellers. 7750 Ranchview Dr. N.W. 403-239-5531.

Vern’s

Friday: Sacred Ally with Day One, Hallows Die and Gales Of Avalon. Saturday: Space Gnoise Intergalatic Paradise. 622 8th Ave. S.W. 403-237-8376, myspace.com/vernstavern.

Concerts in EPCOR CENTRE’s Jack Singer Concert Hall unless otherwise noted.

The Winkin’ Owl

Sundays: Hot Tamales. Thursdays: More Bad News. At 13750 Bow Bottom Trail S.E. 403-225-1881.

Royal Canadian Legion 275 Saturday: Family Tradition. 755 40th St. S.E. 403-272-5585.

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June

folk, roots + country

RALEIGH

Every city has some favourite bands. Raleigh combines a few of Calgary’s together in one package— Dojo Workhorse, The Dudes and the Consonant C. If that’s not enough to get you out, support them because someone recently stole some of their gear in Toronto. Saturday, May 28. At Grace Presbyterian Church, 1009 15th Ave. S.W. $10. gracecalgary.org.

fri may 27 to thur june 2 Atlantic Trap & Gill

Friday and Saturday: Berkley Shen & The Country Boys. 3828 Macleod Tr. S. 403-287-8811.

Big Al’s Bar

Saturdays (3:30 p.m.) and Thursdays (8 p.m.): Country Jam with Bobby Gosse. 1915 31st St. S.E. 403-2723477.

Blue House Cafe

Thursdays to Saturdays: Spanish guitar. 3843 19th St. N.W. 403-284-9111, bluehousecafe.ca.

County Line Saloon

Sundays (6 p.m.): Jam with Sandy Lambert. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: KIXXSIN. 1825 50th St. S.E. 403-272-9881.

Country Roads Saloon

Friday and Saturday: Kixxsin. Tuesday to Thursday: Chris Leblanc. At the Radisson Hotel, 2120 16th Ave. N.E. 403-291-1016.

Good Earth Cafe Aspen Landing

Tuesdays: Todd Brown. 116, 332 Aspen Glen Landing, 403–454-8711.

The Ironwood Stage and Grill

Friday: Heather Blush and the Uppercuts. $15. Saturday (1-5 p.m.): Don Yuzwak hosts jam. Saturday: Beagles Boys. $20. Sunday: Leela Aheer Recital. Monday: Kinjo Brothers. $10. Wednesdays (9 p.m.): Open Mic with Tim Leacock and Kit Johnson. Thursday: The Lovebullies. $10. 1229 9th Ave. S.E. 403-269-5581, ironwoodstage.ca.

Mikey’s Juke Joint

Saturdays (3-7 p.m.): Mike Clark’s Famous Jam Session. Sundays: Hot Sauce with Brent Wright. Mondays: Blue Mondays with Steve Pineo. Tuesdays: Tim Williams. Wednesdays: Open Mikey’s with Pussy Willows. Thursday: Six West. 1901 10th Ave. S.W. 403-245-8833, mikeysjukejoint.com.

Ranchman’s

Friday and Saturday: Jordan Doell. Saturdays (3:30 p.m.): Afternoon Jam with Bruce Bjornson. Wednesdays: DJ Ely T Hot Country Dance Party. 9615 Macleod Tr. S.W. 403-253-1100, ranchmans.com.

jazz + blues fri may 27 to thur june 2 The Blues Can

Friday and Saturday: Donald Ray Johnson. Saturday afternoons: Jam hosted by Tim Williams. Sundays: Greg Godovitz Jam. Wednesdays: Rhythm & Steel: Jump, Stomp, Boogie & Swing. 1429 9th Ave. S.E. 403-262-2666.

Booker’s

Friday and Saturday: Harvey Flemming and his Dueling Pianos. 316 3rd St. S.E. 403-264-6419.

Broken City

Saturday afternoons (3-6 p.m.): The Broken City Jazz Jam. 613 11th Ave. S.W. 403-262-9976, brokencity.ca.

out of town fri may 27 to thur june 2 Cougar’s Sports Bar

Sundays: Jam with Eva and Company. 117 Sunset Blvd., Turner Valley. 1-403933-4412.

The PowderHorn Saloon

Sundays (2 p.m.): Sunday Jam. Bragg Creek Shopping Mall, Bragg Creek. 1-403-949-3946, powderhornsaloon.ca.

Rose & Crown Banff

Mondays: Chuck Rose. 202 Banff Ave, Banff, 1-403-762-2121, roseandcrown.ca.

The Stageline Saloon

Sundays (1-5 p.m.): Acoustic Jam Session. 304 1st St. W. Cochrane. 1-403932-2442.

Strathmore Hotel

Friday: Johnson Bros. 135 3rd Ave. Strathmore. 1-403-934-3155.

Turner Valley Lodge (Renegades)

Sundays: Open Stage & Jam hosted by the Rob Kreuger & Den Davies. 112 Kennedy Dr., Turner Valley. 1-403-933-7714.

Club Paradiso

Fridays: Sounds of Sinatra with Billy Schmidt. Upstairs at 1413 9th Ave. S.E. 403-265-5739.

Murrieta’s

Friday and Saturday: Kyemara. 808 1st St. S.W. 403-269-7707.

Vintage Chophouse and Tavern

Friday and Saturday: FortyFive. 320 11th Ave. S.W. 403-262-7262.

THEATRE opening fri may 27 W.O. Mitchell’s Jake & the Kid: Prairie Seasons Until Sunday, August

28. Presented by Rosebud Theatre. Just outside the town of Crocus, Saskatchewan a boy and the family’s hired farm hand forge a friendship in the absence of the boy’s dad. At 102 Railway Ave., Rosebud, AB. $31.25 - $62.50. 1-800-267-7553. rosebudtheatre.com.

until sat may 28 Fiddler on the Roof

Presented by Central Memorial High School’s Centre for Visual and Performing Arts. At Central Memorial High School Theatre, 5111 21st St. S.W. Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 2 p.m.

Reverie

A theatrical music video about a woman lost in her own concerns while a revolution happens just outside her door. At the Joyce Doolittle Theatre, 2140 Pumphouse Ave. S.E. Tuesday to Saturday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, May 21 2 p.m. $22.25 - $27.50. 403-263-0079, ghostrivertheatre.com.

until sun may 29 Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Presented by Vertigo Mystery Theatre. Evil lurks in the streets of London as a terriﬁed community struggles to understand the deaths occurring around them. Can Dr. Jekyll cure the evil? At Vertigo Theatre Centre, 115 9th Ave. S.E. Tuesday to Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 2 p.m. $21 - $48. 403-221-3708, vertigotheatre.com.

Hit the Road Jack

Until Sunday, May 29. Presented by Symons Valley Players. A comedy set at a driving academy which is not thriving until the bank next door gets robbed. At Symons Valley United Church, 38 Kincora Rise N.W. Dinner/dessert theatre Friday 6:30 p.m.; Saturday 6:30 p.m.; dessert & play Thursday 7 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m. $25 - $40. 403-274-2361.

opening wed june 1 Emerging Director Presentation

Until Saturday, June 4. Presented by Lunchbox Theatre. An early career director’s ﬁrst professional experience directing a showcase production of their choosing. On the TransCanada Stage at Lunchbox Theatre, 115 9th Ave. S.E. $10. 403-265-4292, lunchboxtheatre.com.

ongoing All Shook Up

Until Sunday, June 19. This musical story

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centres on a hip-swivelling, guitar-playing, motorcycle-riding stranger who comes to town and falls in love with a young local girl. It’s all set to the music of Elvis Presley. At Stage West Dinner Theatre, 727 42nd Ave. S.E. Tuesday to Saturday, 6 p.m.; Sunday, 10:30 a.m., 5 p.m. Wednesday matinee, 10:30 a.m. $59 - $99. 403-243-6642, stagewestcalgary.com.

Brigadoon

Until Saturday, June 4. Be swept away to a world of Scottish warriors, bonny lasses, music, laughter and love. At Pumphouse Theatre, 2140 Pumphouse Ave. S.W. Wednesday to Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 2 p.m. $15 $22. 403-263-0079, frontrowcentre.ca.

Cavalia: A Magical Encounter Between Human and Horse

Until Saturday, June 19. An innovative multi-media production created by Normand Latourelle, a co-founder of Cirque du Soleil. Cavalia explores humankind’s long-standing relationship with horses with 37 artists and 49 horses from around the world. At Canada Olympic Park. $59.50 - $199.50. 1-866999-8111, cavalia.net.

Cooking Up A Murder

Select dates until Friday, June 24. Presented by Pegasus Performances. Chef Kory has two sous chefs and one’s out to get her. She also has to deal with Chez Maison’s owner, a hostess and her rival. At Deane House Restaurant, 806 9th Ave. S.E. Cocktails 6 p.m.; meal & show 7 p.m. $75. 403-269-7747, greatfun.ca.

The Garden Variety Show

The last Thursday of every month. Calgary’s only vaudeville variety review. A gathering of local and international variety entertainers, including jugglers, magicians, ventriloquists, comedians, circus stunts and more. At Lantern Church Inglewood, 1401 10th Ave. S.W. 8 p.m. $20. gardenvarietyshow.com.

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Fairy Tales Queer Film Festival

DAN SAVAGE

Known for his frank column Savage Love, in which he celebrates liberated sexuality and condemns closed-mindedness, Dan Savage has recently become an unlikely community builder with his campaign of hope for young queers, It Gets Better. Hear Savage discuss the campaign and share his insights at the Vertigo Theatre Playhouse on Wednesday, June 1.

ONE PSA AT A TIME

Inspired by the aforementioned It Gets Better campaign spearheaded by Dan Savage, Fairy Tales partnered with the Calgary Police Service and EMMEDIA to help youth produce their own anti-homophobia public service announcements. See the messages of hope created by Calgary students at The Plaza on Sunday, May 29.

GEN SILENT

It’s a sad truth that those who fought the hardest for gay rights are now faced with going back into the closet as they enter nursing homes and face additional stigmatization while in a weakened state. This doc follows the struggles of elderly queers as they ﬁght to maintain their identity as their world changes. At The Plaza, Thursday, June 2.

THE ADVOCATE OF FAGDOM Bruce LaBruce is a

provocateur. He pushes boundaries well past most people’s breaking point and that’s what makes him such an important artist. This documentary looks at the life and work of this Canadian artist and what it has meant for queer identity and other ﬁlmmakers. At The Plaza, Saturday, May 28.

HAPPILY EVER AFTERPARTY Fairy Tales is a ﬁlm

festival, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get out of your seat and shake loose. After watching the light-hearted Italian comedy Loose Cannons, take a few steps from the theatre and enter the party atmosphere of the Marquee Room to celebrate the end of the fest on Friday, June 3. fairytalesﬁlmfest.com.

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Théâtre à Pic Improv

The last Wednesday of each month. French language improv featuring wit, physical comedy and creativity. At Cafe Koi, 1011 1st St. S.W. 9 p.m. 403-992-1434.

upcoming Queen Anne’s Revenge: The Rise & Fall of Blackbeard the Pirate Select dates from Thursday, June 9 to Saturday, June 18. Presented by Mob Hit Productions. A new work written by John Knight. Presented as part of the 6th annual Old School Festival. At Arrata Opera Centre, 1315 7th St. S.W. 403-689-9966, thisisamobhit.com.

IGNITE!

Thursday, June 9 to Thursday, June 12. Presented by Sage Theatre. Showcase of emerging artists. At Pumphouse Theatre, 2140 Pumphouse Ave. S.W. 403263-0079, sagetheatre.com.

children’s theatre until sat may 28 Calgary International Children’s Festival Music,

dance, theatre, puppetry and more aimed towards people ages 2-102. In and around the Epcor Centre for the Performing Arts. 403-294-9494, calgarychildfest.org.

ongoing

Thursday June 2nd, 5-9pm Admission is free. All ages welcome. www.artcentral.ca

Select Saturdays until June 4. Presented by Centre Stage Theatre. The magical tale of a simple boy and his incredible adventure to the land of Willy Wonka. Co-produced by Stage West for Kids. At Stage West, 727 42nd Ave. S.E. 11 a.m., 6 p.m. $25 - $33. 403-2436642, stagewestcalgary.com/kids.html.

hat is it with this town and rabbits? Maybe it’s just me, but I’m convinced that Calgary’s urban bunnies

are some kind of hyper-sentient super-breed. There’s a pack of

them that hang out in the park near where I live and whenever I happen upon them on my way home at night, they all turn and

look at me and just wait until I pass by so they can go back to whatever it is they’re plotting. They’re completely fearless and definitely up to something. Calgary’s creative community also seems to breed its own brand of super-bunnies, the most famous, of course, being the completely fearless and definitely-up-to-something tricksters of the One Yellow Rabbit theatre troupe. The newest bunnies on the block, the Subliminal Rabbit Presents Collective, have also been up to something—a collaborative film project titled THE SUBLIMINAL RABBIT PRESENTS, screening on Thursday evening in a rather extraordinary location—the Victoria Park/Stampede C-Train station. The creative director behind The Subliminal Rabbit Presents is visual artist Colin Menzies, who based the film on a series of his illustrations titled The Subliminal Rabbit. The overall intention,

Join us for First Thursday for live music by Bigfoot Rocketship, exhibition openings, art demonstrations, and tours.

DANCE

says Menzies, was to bring the illustra-

INSIDER’S TOUR @ 5:30pm: join Chester Lees for a one hour insider’s tour of Art Central’s First Thursday including artist talks and demos! Meet at deVille. RSVP to sandra@artcentral.ca as space is limited.

fri may 27

tical themes through elements of original music and choreo-

UPPER LEVEL artsASTRAY: Tiffany Mackay will be live on location giving a demonstration of her ‘organic inspired’ abstract work | INFLUX Jewellery Gallery: Re- Collections: showcasing the work our clients have collected from some very extraordinary exhibitions over the last 6+ years | Stoneworx Gallery: Love Kills: nine artists, nine definitions. | The New Gallery: Jeremy Drummond: 65-Point Plan for Sustainable Living: a collection of sixty-five aerial images depicting every Canadian Province and US State. MAIN LEVEL AXIS Contemporary Art: Luke Lukasewich: Renewal | Micah Gallery: Spirit Within: Dene artist Chris Lynch Aquart | Swirl Fine Art & Design: Chaps and Feathers: Chris Riley

tions and the world they depict to life, interpreting the fantas-

performances FinezaFlamenca Student Recital

graphed dance. Fashion also plays a role, as the film’s narrative

Presented by Flamenco Calgary. At La Cite Des Rocheuses, 4800 Richard Rd. S.W. 7:30-9:30 p.m. $12. 403-217-1954, ﬂamencocalgary.com.

involves a young man who is bullied for wearing an eccentric-

sun may 29

The film, which took just over a year to complete, was shot at

ImaginASIAN Millennium All-Styles Dance Competition

All-styles crews compete to determine which team will take the New Millennium crown. Featuring a performance by Poreotics, winners of MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew Season 5.

social dances

looking jacket to the local skatepark.

various locations throughout the city. One of the pivotal scenes takes place on the C-Train, the success of which required a great deal of support and enthusiasm on the part of Calgary Transit. According to Menzies, it was the positive experience of working with Calgary Transit that led to the decision to stage the film’s premiere at the C-Train station this Thursday, June 2 at 8 p.m. The event will include live music and dance performances.

fri may 27 Summer Swing Dinner/Dance

Presented by The Hippocratic OATH Big Band. Featuring vocalists Stacey Hellings and Russell Moore. At Polish Canadian Cultural Centre, 3015 15th St. N.E. 7 p.m. $65. 403-921-1707.

FOURTEEN

Tickets are $5, available in advance through Studio C at Art Central (100 7th Ave. S.W.) or by calling 403-615-5683. Walkup tickets will also be sold on-site. The show is all-ages and BYOC (bring your own carrots).

PHOTO COURTESY SUBLIMINAL RABBIT

June 2nd First Thursday at Art Central

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

SILLY RABBITS

If you are asking for my point of view, I would say that the Palestinians should go back to Palestine. —HASSAN NASRALLAH. MY PALESTINE AT THE OLD Y, THURSDAY, JUNE 2 ongoing Alberta Dancesport

Dancenergy Premier Centre of Dance Every Friday. Beginners group

Fridays at VRRI, 3304 33rd St. N.W. 9:15 p.m. to midnight. $7. 403-217-0000. albertadancesport.com.

class and social dance. Bay 3, 1305 33rd St. N.E. 8 p.m. to midnight. $12. 403253-6977, dancenergy.ca.

Ballroom & Country Dance Party

The Epicurean Tango Society Tango Practica Every Wednesday and

Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening. Group lessons available before the party starts. At The Ballroom & Country Dance Studio, 121 17th Ave. N.E. 403277-0500, ballroomcountry.com.

Chapelhow Legion 284

Every Monday. Afternoon dance and big band jam. 606 38th Ave. N.E. 1-3 p.m. 403-276-1775.

Club Tango Argentino

Every Thursday. Learn to dance authentic Argentine Tango. No experience or partner necessary. 1627 10th Ave. S.W. 7:30-9:30 p.m. 403-288-3679, clubtangoargentino.com.

Confederation Park Activities Centre Saturday: Badlanders. 2212 13th

St. N.W. 8 p.m. $10. 403-289-4780, confederationparkseniorscentre.com.

Sunday. At Scarboro Hall, 1727 14th Ave. S.W. 7-11 p.m. $7. 403-540-2525, epicureantangosociety.blogspot.com.

Garrison Green Seniors Community Thursdays (10:30 a.m.): Ballroom Dancing. May 2011: Waltz and Rumba. At 3028 Don Ethell Blvd. S.W. 403-249-5505.

Greater Forest Lawn Seniors

Saturday: Moonliters. 3425 26th Ave. S.E. Doors 6:30 p.m. $10 members, $12 non-members. 403-272-4661.

Lotus BellyDance Studio Lessons Monday to Saturday. At Lotus BellyDance Studio, 124a 16th Ave. N.E. Monday to Thursday 5-9 p.m.; Friday, 1:30 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. $15. 403247-9776, bellydancetoo.com.

Minus One Club

Every second Saturday at Our Lady of Grace Church Hall, 1714 14th Ave. N.E. Live band.

COMEDY

8:30 p.m. to midnight. 403-248-2528.

Ogden Legion 50+ Dance Club

Kaboom... hooray! comedy!

Scottish Country Dancing

Every Monday. At Scarboro United Church Auditorium, 134 Scarboro Ave. S.W. 7:30 to 10 p.m. $5 - $6. 403-585-3842.

Scottish Dancing Every Tuesday.

Presented by the St. Andrew-Caledonian Society of Calgary. At ThorncliffeGreenview Community Centre, 5600 Centre St. N. 7:30 p.m. 403-585-3944.

The Studio School of Dance

Every Friday, drop-in class, 8 p.m.; practice party, 9-10 p.m. Every Saturday, drop-in class, 7 p.m.; general social dance, 8-11 p.m. At The Studio School of Dance, 3417 8th St. S.E. 403-228-5668, thestudio.ab.ca.

upcoming Personal Touch Spring Dinner Dance Saturday, June 4. With Applejax. At Austrian Canadian Cultural Centre, 3112 11th St. N.E. 6 p.m. $50 - $65. Advance tickets only. 403-264-2060.

Stand-up comedy for the alternative mind. At Birds and Stone Theatre, 207 16th Ave. N.W. 8 p.m. & 10 p.m. $5 - $8. kaboomhooray.com.

fri may 27 + sat may 28 Rory Scovel

At The Laugh Shop, 5940 Blackfoot Tr. S.E. 403-255-6900, thelaughshopcalgary.com.

Lori Gibbs

At Yuk Yuk’s, Elbow River Casino, 218 18th Ave. S.E. 403-258-2028, yukyuks.com.

sun may 29 Giving the Funny Finger to Prostate Cancer Featuring Daryl Makk. At The Laugh Shop, 5940 Blackfoot Tr. S.E. 403-255-6900, thelaughshopcalgary.com.

Shaun Majumder

At the Jack Singer Concert Hall, Epcor Centre. 8 p.m. $39.50 - $49.50. 403-

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PHOTO COURTESY SUBLIMINAL RABBIT

MAY 28, 2011

FunnyFest Calgary Comedy Festival Until Sunday, June 12.

Featuring Will Durst, Chris Fairbanks, Tony Boswell, Stu Huges, Ron Vaudry, Kelly Taylor, The Baby Jessica’s & Friends and more. Various venues. Single shows $15; weekend pass $59; full pass $99. 403-228-7888, funnyfest.com.

thur june 2 Lori Ferguson-Ford

At Yuk Yuk’s, Elbow River Casino, 218 18th Ave. S.E. 403-258-2028, yukyuks.com.

ongoing Comedy Monday Night

Every Monday night. A showcase of standup comedy. At Broken City, 613 11th Ave. S.W. 8 p.m. 403-262-9976, brokencity.ca.

Live Improv

Friday and Saturday with the Improv Guild. At Impro Depot, 2405 Macleod Tr. S.W. 8 p.m. 2 for $10 tickets at the door. improvguild.com.

Free Public Tours!

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going out Theatresports

Elimination improv Fridays at Loose Moose Theatre, Crossroads Market, 1235 26th Ave. S.E. 8 p.m. $10 - $12. 403-265-5682, loosemoose.com.

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WIN... Whether sweating nervously as his alter

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ART

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until fri may 27

Singer, we’ll be setting up one lucky reader with a pair

gallery shows

This Tour Has

The Road to Majumder Manor

Centennial Gallery

Two Friends: Stephen James and Grant Reddick display paintings that showcase their love of the mountains, back alleys and churches. 153, 115 9th Ave. S.E. 403-266-6783.

comedic game. If you want to catch him at the Jack of tickets. But you have to move fast, the contest is over right... about... now. E-mail: swervecontests@ calgaryherald.com with “Majumder” in the subject line, .

or enter online at Contest closes at noon, Friday, May 27.

Stride Gallery

Kernel Memory: Laura Moore. 1004 Macleod Tr. S.E. 403-2628507, stride.ab.ca.

opening fri may 27 Willock & Sax Gallery

Until Wednesday, June 1. Inside Out: Painting and drawings by Garry Berteig. 110, 211 Bear St., Banff. 403-762-2214, willockandsaxgallery.com.

until sat may 28 Artpoint Gallery

Main gallery: Exploring the Shadows by Darlene Lobos and Janet Assen. Red Gallery: Through the Years - 30 Years of Painting: A retrospective by Jesus Nunez. 1139 11th St. S.E. 403-265-6867, artpoint.ca.

Illingworth Kerr Gallery

ACAD 2011 Graduating Student Show. Works by graduating students in all mediums. 1407 14th Ave. N.W., acad.ab.ca.

Ledge Gallery

The Simplicity of Ritual: the creation of a knitted labrynth by Linda Cunningham. Plus-15 level of Centre Court, Epcor Centre, 205 8th Ave. S.E. epcorcentre.org.

Masters Gallery

I Said It With Flowers: Danielle Lanteigne. Artist in attendance Saturday, May 28. 2115 4th St. S.W. 403-245-2064, mastersgalleryltd.com.

Trepanier Baer

Ron Moppett: MATKAT & Other Things. 105 999 8th St. S.W. 403-244-2066, trepanierbaer.com.

opening sat may 28 Newzones Gallery

Until Saturday, June 25. Jack Bush and William Perehudoff: Modern to Contemporary. 730 11th Ave. S.W. 403-266-1972, newzones.com.

Triangle Gallery

Leighton Art Centre

Ninth Juried Members Show: Featuring the Leighton Membership. Rural location 15 minutes southwest of Calgary (detailed directions at leightoncentre.org). 403-931-3633.

until mon may 30

Until Wednesday, June 22. In the Stillness: Works from the University of Lethbirdge Art Collection. 800 Macleod Tr. S.E. 403-262-1737, trianglegallery.com.

Bissett Art Gallery

sat may 28 + sun may 29

Art Central

Leighton Art Centre

Clothesline Art Sale. This annual art sale features original unframed art and ﬁne crafts from over 60 Alberta artists.Saturday, 5-8 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rural location 15 minutes southwest of Calgary (detailed directions at leightoncentre.org). 403-931-3633.

until sun may 29 Alberta Society of Artists Gallery Immigrants of

Distinction: Celebrating the artwork and accomplishments of eight immigrants of distinction that are also ASA members. At the Lougheed House, 707 13th Ave. S.W. 403-244-6333, artistssociety.ab.ca.

Gibson Fine Art

Depth of Field: New works in encaustic from the ﬁeld by Bigoudi Pascale Ouellet. 102, 628 11th Ave. S.W. 403-244-2000, gibsonﬁneart.ca.

SIXTEEN

In Transition: The Art of Herb Sellin. 2nd Floor, Bissett School of Business, MRU, 4825 Mount Royal Gate S.W.

until tue may 31 Multi-gallery-studio-boutique complex at 100 7th Ave. S.W. Exhibits open the ﬁrst Thursday of the month. 403-543-9600. artcentral.ca. Art Loop Gallery Surfacing THREE: A group show by Calgary’s emerging abstract painters. Collage Gallery Creativity in Clay: New work by Calgary artist Margaret Sundstrom. 403-2653330, collagegallery.ca. Micah Gallery Original works by the late Cree artist Isaac Bignell. 403-245-1340, micahgallery. com. My Escape Art ArOund We Go: Canvas works by design artist Melody Germain. 403-519-0493, myescapeart.com.

Endeavor Arts

ab-strakt 373 group: 12 pieces with energy as the theme. 200, 1209 1st St. S.W. endeavorarts. com.

Wallace Galleries

Springs New Arrivals: New works by Steve Minnie, Simon Andrew,

Camrose Ducote and more. 500 5th Ave. S.W. 403-262-8050, wallacegalleries.com.

ists, the Halls. 117 8th Ave. S.W. 403-7701350, artgallerycalgary.org.

Way and Mt. Norquay Rd., Banff. 403762-2281.

Mark Eadie and Joel Monea. 233 10th St. N.W. 403-452-5285.

Leighton Art Centre

Ruberto Ostberg Gallery

Paintings from Within: New works by Réal Fournier. 812 11th Ave. S.W. 403263-6500, webstergalleries.com.

Until Saturday, June 4. Yannick Desranleau and Chloe Lum. Opening reception Friday, May 20. 2010F 11th St. S.E. 403-287-1056, albertaprintmakers.ca.

and Dance of the Kaleidoscope by Geraldine Carr. Video monitors in the +15 near CKUA, west end of Jack Singer Concert Hall main foyer and near Baraka Café. Until August 2011. Wildurban by Charles Fox. Plus-15 Soundscape, 205 8th Ave. S.E. 403-294-7455, epcorcentre.org.

Webster Galleries

thur june 2

Bluerock Gallery

Herringer Kiss Gallery

Until Saturday, May 28. The Still Life World of John Hall. 1516 4th St. S.W. 403-209-8542, lochgallery.com.

Skew Gallery

Marion Nicoll Gallery

Virginia Christopher Fine Art Until

The New Gallery

The Weiss Gallery

Artist Proof Gallery

Stride Gallery

Stride catalogue launch. 1004 Macleod Tr. S.E. 7-10 p.m. 403-262-8507, stride.ab.ca.

Until Wednesday, June 15. Riding the Light: The equine art of Diane Williams. 110 Centre Ave. W., Black Diamond. 403933-5047, bluerockgallery.ca.

ongoing

The Collectors Gallery

Art Central

Multi-gallery-studio-boutique complex at 100 7th Ave. S.W. Exhibits open the ﬁrst Thursday of the month. 403-543-9600. artcentral.ca. INFLUX Jewellery Gallery Until Saturday, June 11. Re-Collections. 403266-7527, inﬂuxgallery.com. Artevo Gallery 6999 11th St. S.E. 403-2657723, artevo.com.

Art Gallery of Calgary

Until Saturday, Aug. 27. Traditions Illuminated: Celebrating the work of Alberta’s most established family of art-

Until Saturday, June 18. The Forgotten Art of teh Serigraph. 1332 9th Ave. S.E. 403245-8300, collectorsgalleryofart.com.

effusion art gallery

An Unrestrained Expression of Emotion: Featuring paintings by Sandra Chapman, Carmel Clare, Murray Phillips and kilnﬁred glass by Jo Ludwig. Artist reception Saturday, May 21, 4-7 p.m. 1033 7th Ave., Invermere, B.C. 1-250-341-6877, effusionartgallery.com.

Epcor Centre

Until Sunday, July 31. Gallery of Alberta Media Arts: Genesis by John Osborne

Until Saturday, June 11. Celebratory Gunﬁre: Paintings by Fiona Ackerman. 709A 11th Ave. S.W. 403-228-4889, herringerkissgallery.com.

Inglewood Fine Arts

Permanent exhibit: Charles Carson. 1223B 9th Ave. S.E. 403-262-5011, inglewoodﬁnearts.com.

Jarvis Hall Fine Art

Until Saturday, June 25. New paintings by Carl White. 617 11th Ave S.W. 403206-9942, jarvishallﬁneart.com.

Juniper Hotel

Until Thursday, Sept. 15. Through the Lens: A Stoney Perspective. A selection of work from the 14 years of this project that sees students from Morley, representing the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Wesley bands, create new work. 1 Juniper

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Rural location 15 minutes southwest of Calgary (detailed directions at leightoncentre.org). 403-931-3633.

Loch Gallery

Student-run gallery at the Alberta College of Art and Design, 1407 14th Ave. N.W. 403-284-7655. Until Saturday, June 11. 65-Point Plan for Sustainable Living: Aerial photos of subdivisions digitally reconstructed into enclosed geographical spaces. Grave Architecture: Photos depicting foreclosed and abandoned subdivisions by Jeremy Drummond. At Art Central, 100 7th Ave. S.W. 403-233-2399, thenewgallery.org.

Resolution Gallery

Until Sunday, June 5. Life: An Interpretation Through Woodcuts by

Until Saturday, May 28. Enchanment... the quest for beauty: featuring artist Tzak. 2108 18th St. N.W. 403-289-3388, ruberto-ostberg.com. Until Saturday, June 18. Crazed: Bill Rodgers. 615 10th Ave. S.W. 403-2444445, skewgallery.com. Saturday, June 25. Elias Pagonis: the abstract work. 816 11th Ave. S.W. 403263-4346, virginiachristopherﬁneart.com. Until Saturday, June 25. Souvenir: The lively botanicals of Madeleine Lamont. 1021 6th St. S.W. 403-262-1880, theweissgallery.com.

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Presented by Canadian artists for the poor. Four walks occuring the ﬁrst Thursday of each summer month. $100 for the day or $75 each if signed up for all four. 403-726-1228. artistsforthepoor.ca.

ongoing Show Tell Artist Showcase

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The third Monday of every month. A monthly showcase for Calgary’s emerging talent in an intimate and interactive environment. Five artists get 20 minutes on stage to show their piece of work with a Q+A afterwards. At Cafe Koi, 1011 1st St. S.W. 8 p.m. Free.

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until mon may 30 Whyte Museum of The Canadian Rockies

Until Monday, May 30. A Retrospective of Canadian Rockies’ Trail Guides: Celebrating the genre of guidebooks from the earliest self-published books with hand-drawn maps, to professionally designed tomes. 111 Bear St., Banff. 1-403-762-2291, whyte.org.

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Canmore: Boxcars and Coal Diggers, Geology of the Rocky Mountains and numerous other rotating displays. 902B 7th Ave., Canmore. 403-678-2216, cmags.org.

Until Sunday, June 12. Reckonings: Michael Cameron and Karen Maiolo. Opening with artists in attendance. White Mountain: A Tribute to Phil Michaud. 111 Bear St., 403-762-2291. Until Tuesday, June 28. A solo photography exhibition of four knitted seasonal outdoor installations. At Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre, 13931 Woodpath Rd. S.W. 2:30-4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.

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Collection includes more than 700 keyboard and related electronic instruments from 246 BC to the present. Reggae Lunch n’ Learn: Monthly presentation sharing the history and evolution of reggae. First Thursday each month. 12:10-1 p.m. Free. Drop-in tours, Sundays 1:30 and 3 p.m., Thursdays 6 p.m. and by appointment. 134 11th Ave. S.E. 403-543-5115, cantos.ca.

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of ﬂight through simulators, hands-on activities, exhibits and galleries. 4629 McCall Way N.E. 403-250-3752, asmac.ab.ca.

Cantos Music Foundation

Blue Mondays all ages blues jam with special guests. 134 11th Ave. S.E. 6 p.m. 403-543-5115, cantos.ca.

Brain Teasers 2. At Telus World of Science, 701 11th St. S.W. 403-2688302, creativekidsmuseum.com.

Fort Calgary

An interpretive centre featuring stories of Calgary’s past from 1875-1914, including the history of the RCMP in Calgary. 750 9th Ave. S.E. 403-290-1875, fortcalgary.com.

Glenbow Museum

Until Wednesday, June 15. Yousuf Karsh, Regarding Heroes: One of the greatest portraitists in the history of photography. Until Sunday, July 3. Zidane, A 21st Century Portrait: Douglas Gordon & Phillipe Parreno. 130 9th Ave. S.E. 403-268-4100, glenbow.org.

Grain Academy Museum

Explore the world of grains and oilseeds through touch TV, Calgary’s largest model railway and a working model of the wooden grain elevator. +15 Level, BMO Centre, Stampede Park. 403-263-4594, grainacademymuseum.com.

Heritage Park

Explore 127 acres, ride an authentic steam train, visit the antique midway and meet the friendly townsfolk who help bring western Canada’s unique history to life. 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W. 403-2688500, HeritagePark.ca

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Youth Link Calgary-The Calgary Police Interpretive Centre

SCI-FI AND LADIES!

Venusian women, lovestruck intergalactic time-travelling captains and improvised script? Yup. Catch the, um, dazzling special effects of improv theatre as it tackles some, um, serious contemporary topics. May 27 to 28 and June 3 to 4. At Loose Moose Theatre, 1235 26th Ave. S.E. $12 - $15. loosemoose.com. The Military Museums

Until Monday, July 4. Afghanistan: A Glimpse of War. Compelling photos, video footage and ﬁrst-hand accounts of Canada’s participation in the war in Afghanistan. 4520 Crowchild Tr. S.W. 403-974-2850, themilitarymuseums.ca.

Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery 4525 47A Ave., Red Deer. 403-3098405, reddeermuseum.com.

Royal Tyrrell Museum

Canada’s Dinosaur Museum, open yearround. Highway 838, Midland Provincial Park, Drumheller. tyrrellmuseum.com.

Telus World of Science

Until Monday, June 27. Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition. More than 285 legend-

Fun and educational interactive exhibits geared to children aged 10 to 14. 2nd ﬂoor, 316 7th Ave. S.E. 403-206-4566, youthlinkcalgary.com.

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ary artifacts conserved from the Titanic’s debris ﬁeld are showcased. 701 11th St. S.W. 403-268-8302, calgaryscience.ca.

Ukrainian Museum of Canada

Ukrainian history and heritage. St. Vladimir’s Cultural Centre, 404 Meredith Rd. N.E. 403-264-3437, stvlads.com.

Whyte Museum of The Canadian Rockies Until Sunday, June 12.

Reckonings: Michael Cameron and Karen Maiolo. Ongoing: High Fashion in the Rockies: A new story in The Stuff Of Legends Exhibit about the surprisingly glamorous dresses of Georgina and Eleanor Luxton. 111 Bear St., Banff. 1-403762-2291, whyte.org.

fri may 27 Thirteen Minutes Launch

A new Alberta-based historical graphic novel by James Davidge and Bob prodor. Featuring a reading by Davidge and musical accompaniment by Shawn Canning of Cowpuncher and Pete Balkwill of the Agnostic Mountain Gospel Choir. At Pages Bookstore, 1135 Kensington Rd. N.W. 7:30 p.m. 403-2836655, pages.ab.ca.

fri may 27 to sun may 29 Banff Book Discussion Weekend

50th anniversary featuring authors Sandra Gulland (Mistress of the Sun) and discussions of three other books. Details and registration at banffbookdiscussionweekend.ca.

ongoing Alberta Romance Writers

The fourth Thursday and second Saturday of each month. Talks/workshops on writing craft in all genres. At the Old Y, 223 12th Avenue S.W. 7 p.m. albertaromancewriters.com.

Flywheel Reading Series

Poetry and ﬁction readings and spoken word performances on the ﬁrst Thursday of the month. 403-383-1356 or 403209-1010.

Mystery Writers Ink

The second Thursday of each month. At Owl’s Nest Books, Britannia Shopping Plaza, 815 49th Ave. S.W. 7 p.m. Free for members, $5 for non-members. mysterywritersink.com.

T.A.L.E.S. Tellarounds

Come tell a story or just listen. The second Wednesday of the month. At Nose Hill Public Library, 1530 Northmount Dr. N.W. 7 p.m. $3. 403-283-9489, talesstorytelling.com.

upcoming Beyond Words: A Library Beneﬁt Sale Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June

5. Hosted by The Cochrane Nan Boothby Memorial Library Board. A sale of gently used books, CDs, DVDs and pictures. Half-price remainder sale Sunday. 405 Railway St. W., Cochrane. Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 12-4 p.m.

TALKS wed june 1 Muslim Superheroes

A lecture by Dr. Naif Al-Mutawa, creator of The 99 comic series. At CHC 119, U of C. 6:30 p.m. $12 - $15. thewesternmuslim.com.

ongoing Alberta Family Histories Society

Monthly lectures (excluding July and August) by experts in the genealogical ﬁeld. First Monday of the month, except for holidays. Visitors welcome. At River Park Church, 3818 14A St. S.W. Free.afhs.ab.ca.

Calgary Knights of the Round Table Every Tuesday. Lunch followed by

a speaker and discussion period. At the Ramada Inn, 708 8th Ave. S.W. 12 p.m. $15. sites.google.com/site/calgaryknightsoftheroundtable.

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Conversation Cafe

The third Sunday of every month at Central Blends Cafe, 203 19th St. N.W. Hosted by Lois Faris. 2-4 p.m. The second Wednesday of every month at Second Cup, 338 10th St. N.W. Hosted by Wendy Kraft. 6:308:30 p.m. The ﬁrst and third Thursday of every month at Confederation Park Seniors Centre, 2212 13th St. N.W. Hosted by Ross and Donna Mutton. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 403239-3419, conversationcafe.org.

upcoming All That We Share: Civic Engagment In Calgary Saturday, June 4. At Kahanoff Cnference Centre, 1202 Centre St. S.E. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $15 - $30. allthatweshare. eventbrite.com.

SPORTS fri may 27 Calgary Vipers vs. Edmonton Capitals At Foothills Stadium, 2255

Crowchilrd Tr. N.W. 6:30 p.m. 403-2772255, calgaryvipers.com.

sun may 29 Engineers Without Borders’ work in rural African communities. runtoendpoverty.ca/ cities/calgary.

upcoming Saturday, June 4. Presented by Calgary Free The Children Groups. Proceeds go towards water and education programs in Africa. Participants walk 5 km with milk jugs ﬁlled with water. At Stanley Park, 4011 1A St. S.W. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $15. 403689-9563, wix.com/calgaryftcwaterwalk/ ftcyouthcalgary.

11th Annual Calgary Humane Society Dog Jog Sunday, June 5. Walk the dog

and help the Calgary Humane Society animals by pledging to participate in a 2.5 k.m. or 5 k.m. walk/run. At West End of South Glenmore Park, 90th Ave. and 24th St. S.W. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. calgaryhumane.ca/ dogjog2011.

Calgary Vipers vs. Edmonton Capitals At Foothills Stadium, 2255

Calgary Speed Dating

Crowchilrd Tr. N.W. 5:05 p.m. 403-2772255, calgaryvipers.com.

sun may 29 Calgary Vipers vs. Edmonton Capitals

Rhythm Cafe: Playing for Change

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fri may 27 to sun may 29

JrA Mountaineers Lacrosse

Bride’s Boot Camp - Hiking and Riding Boots Weekend Hosted by

Burnside, who clerks for the Alberta Eugenics Board after interning under famous feminist Nellie McClung—a strong proponent Klaszus caught up with Davidge to discuss the dark nuances of the province’s past ahead of the book launch featuring musical accompaniment by Shawn Canning and Peter Balkwill. Why did you include the story of eugenics in Alberta? For me it became a metaphor for a strong force of the 20th century—science, which became such a dominant part of our social, political and human landscape. It was supposed to cure everything, and I think we’re now trying to come to terms with the idea that it’s not the end all and be all of things. I also found it interesting that in Alberta, eugenics didn’t leave us after the Holocaust. Lots of places in North America had eugenics programs in the ’30s, but quickly stopped them after World War II.

minutes. And very often they wouldn’t even meet the person. They would just be poring over case ﬁles. Do you think Alberta has reconciled itself with this history? I’m not sure how many people are aware of it even. I know that, nationally, whenever Nellie McClung gets celebrated, her support for eugenics gets brought up. I think we shouldn’t take away from the positive things that people did, but we shouldn’t shy away from what maybe tarnishes them—allowing our heroes to be as complex as we all are. How would you describe your portrayal of McClung in the book? It’s a very fair portrayal. The more I got involved with eugenics as a concept, the more I realized it’s not a black-and-white issue.

runs, walks + rides

Dames on the Range. A women’s only adventure in the country. Rural Alberta. 403-646-0151.

fri may 27 to sun may 29

until sat may 28

47th Annual Scotiabank Calgary Marathon Featuring a full and half mara-

Calgary International Children’s Festival Featuring The Very Hungry

Caterpillar & other Eric Carle Favourites, Step Afrika! and Physical Music. At the

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Alberta Eugenics Board spent on a case to determine whether or not a person would be sterilized was 13

Women: 30 to 37. Men: 31 to 38. At Ruberto Ostberg Gallery, 2108 18th St. N.W. 7:15 p.m. $50. calgaryspeeddating.com.

S H O P E A R LY F O R T H E

a gritty new graphic novel by Calgary author James Davidge and Edmonton

What’s the story behind the book’s title? The average time the

fri may 27

Drumming and live music, cash bar and snacks. At Inglewood Community Hall, 1740 24th Ave. S.E. 7-11 p.m. $20. 403-2532023, circlesofrhythm.com.

thon, 10K and 5K family walk and runs, and kids’ marathon. calgarymarathon.com.

nyone looking for a feel-good account of Alberta’s history won’t find it in Thirteen Minutes,

Alberta held onto it until the ’70s.

At Foothills Stadium, 2255 Crowchilrd Tr. N.W. 1:35 p.m. 403-277-2255, calgaryvipers.com.

Versus Calgary Sr Mountaineers. At Campus Centre Arena, SAIT. 9-11 p.m. $5.

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It came from a very true place of people trying to help the world. I just think there’s a question of how far we can go as a society before we’re taking away the rights of other people. In many ways, McClung became a symbol for how complicated it is. Thirteen Minutes book launch, Friday, May 27 at Pages on Kensington, 1135 Kensington Rd. N.W. 7:30 p.m. pages.ab.ca.

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sat may 28 Bootyfest

Buy designer denim and outﬁts from the Empire Collection and Ginger Laurier, enjoy music, and drink Big Rock while eating Spolumbo’s. Plus a silent auction. All proceeds go towards helping eradicate poverty in Uganda through the Ssubi Foundation. At Big Rock Brewery, 5555 76th Ave. S.E. 1-6 p.m. $50 - $55. bigrockbeer.com.

Bunnies ‘n Blossoms

Saturday, May 28. Welcoming new farm animals to the sunshine adventure park. Meet baby farm animals and enjoy live music, crafts, live cooking demos and an onsite cafe. At Kayben Farms’ Sunshine Adventure Park, 314064 32nd St. E., Okotoks. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $58. kayben.com.

Calgary Education Fair

Featuring a used curriculum sale and a wide variety of educational resources. At Thorncliffe Community Centre, 5600 Centre St. N. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students free with student ID and adult admission; adults $5. calgaryeducationfair.ca.

Calgary Speed Dating

Women: 50 to 56. Men: 51 to 62. At Ruberto Ostberg Gallery, 2108 18th St. N.W. 7:15 p.m. $50. calgaryspeeddating.com.

celebrate the blooming of the Lilacs. On 4th St. S.W. from 13th Ave. to Elbow Dr. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. lilacfestival.net.

Marketing Yourself

opening tue may 31

Social Media Forum and Fashion Show. At Mount Pleasant Community Hall, 602 22nd Ave. N.W. 403-464-5665, houselifefoodfashion.com/events.

Reality Based Self Defense Seminar Learn personal safety skills

Until Sunday, June 5. Archeologists and interpreters take visitors back over 8,000 years of history. Tour an authentic teepee village, dance in a mini-powwow, visit an archeological dig, learn traditional games, enjoy bannock cooked over an open ﬁre and more. Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, Ekwater, Alta. 403-504-5665.

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sun may 29

Presented by the Independent Living Resource Centre of Calgary. Featuring 18 holes of golf, a buffet from an awardwinning chef, complimentary instruction on the practice range, an auction and individual and team prizes. At Sirocco Golf Club, south of Spruce Meadows off Spruce Meadows Way. 403-263-6880, ilrcc.ab.ca.

4th St. Lilac Festival

My Palestine: A Social Event

Festival of Quilts

Western Canada’s largest outdoor quilt show. Hundreds of homemade quilts of all shapes and sizes will decorate Heritage Park. At Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W. heritagepark.ca.

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History in the Hills

from veteran peace ofﬁcers. Includes full contact training against a padded assailant. At Tao of Peace, 5403 Crowchild Tr. N.W. 5-9 p.m. $90 - $125. 403-8636658, streetsensesafety.ca.

sat may 28 + sun may 29

LILAC FESTIVAL

Fill your senses with the food, music and poetry of Palestine. At Old Y Common

Room, 223 12th Ave. S.W. 6:30 p.m. Admission by donation. calgary.justiceforpalestinians@gmail.com.

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Art, dance, theatre, music, literary events and food and wine specials downtown, within three blocks of Olympic Plaza. First Thursday of the month. 403294-7455, ﬁrstthursdays.ca.

upcoming Speak Out 13 - Disability Pride Celebration Friday, June 3. Includes

music, dance, performance, speeches and food. Come dressed in red. At Olympic Plaza. 12-2 p.m. Free. 403-717-7630, actionhall.ca.

fri may 27 A portrayal of a man struggling with his identity. Produced and shot in Calgary. At Canyon Meadows Cinema, 13226 Macleod Tr. S.E. 11:30 p.m. $5.

thur june 2 The Subliminal Rabbit Presents

After being bullied for wearing an eccentric jacket of his own creation, a young man follows a rabbit onto a train and embarks on a fantastical journey of selfdiscovery. At Victoria Stampede C-Train Station platform and aboard a Calgary C-Train. 8 p.m. thesubliminalrabbitpresents.blogspot.com.

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the poseur’s guide to:

WITHNAIL AND I

A cult classic about two down and out (and drunk) British actors in the 1960s going on vacation by accident is the perfect movie for a licensed show at The Uptown. by DREW ANDERSON

hen Withnail and I was released in 1987, no one paid much attention. It was

Uncle Monty’s cellar. Why not

a box-ofﬁce ﬂop. In the years since, it has garnered a large following of rabid

sound like a wine expert and

fans. Centred on two struggling actors and their life of booze and ﬁlth, it is an endur-

Withnail poseur all at once

ing, and endearing, British comedy.

with this: “It’s no surprise that

1. Withnail’s Inspiration:

Withnail is moved to quote

Withnail is a booze-soaked thespian, prone to pomp-

ous dramatics and hilarious cowardice. His companion (the I in the title) follows along in the wake of Withnail’s chaos, ﬁrst in their shared apartment and, later, in a decrepit cabin in the country owned by “I”’s ﬂamboyant Uncle Monty. But Withnail

Shakespeare while drinking a ’53 Margaux. The hot and dry month of August in that year created the perfect conditions for a wine that truly expresses its terroir.”

isn’t entirely ﬁctional; the story is based on writer/director Bruce Robinson’s time

3. Unhappy Ending:

living with real-life actor and legendary boozer Vivian McKerrel. Here’s a line for a

novel. Sound like you have the inside scoop by dropping this poseur bomb: “Withnail

true poseur: “Withnail seems far-fetched, but Vivian McKerrel was larger than life.

and I is so moving in the end, but did you know the original work called for a more

Apparently, the last words he spoke to hospital staff were “Give me a f**king pre-

explosive climax? In the unﬁnished manuscript, Withnail pours wine into the barrel

med you f**kers, I’m a personal friend of Sir Lancelot Spratt.” If that’s not classic

of Uncle Monty’s shotgun and pulls the trigger as he drinks.”

Withnail, I don’t know what is.”

Bruce Robinson adapted Withnail and I from an unﬁnished

4. Robinson’s Skill:

While he can be applauded for the impeccable script of

2. The Finest Wines Available to Humanity: While out in the country, Withnail

Withnail and I, the movie doesn’t represent the full scope of Robinson’s talent. His

and “I” stumble into the Penrith Tea Room and demand loudly and drunkenly that the

best-known script is likely 1984’s The Killing Fields. Try this one: “Robinson is so

“ﬁnest wines available to humanity” be brought to them immediately. Needless to say,

skilled at crafting tales of human misery, from the personal destruction of Withnail to

they are asked to leave. But a short time later, Withnail comes close to achieving his

the societal calamity of Cambodia’s killing ﬁelds. What a remarkable scope.”

goal when he discovers a bottle of 1953 Chateau Margaux, “the best of the century,” in

Withnail and I, Saturday, May 28 at The Uptown, 612 8th Ave. S.W. theuptown.com.

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