2016 Festival Place - The Qualico Patio Series Program

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July 1 Time Warp Pop/Rock

Time Warp is an eclectic blend of musicians who became friends through music. They bring their own unique musical tastes, talents and experiences together to “rock out” with Retro hits from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s, have fun and lend a helping hand. Each has worked professionally in the local music industry but they create music in “Time Warp” for the love of music, friends and to give back to their community.

Opera Nuova

Classical/ Vocal operanuova.ca

Opera NUOVA is Edmonton’s celebration of Canadian operatic vocalists and chamber musicians. Over 17 years, Opera NUOVA has shared professional opera and musical theatre performances in celebrated venues across the City of Edmonton, including Our Town, Fiddler on the Roof, Trouble in Tahiti, Cosi fan tutte and Rusalka. Additionally, Opera NUOVA presents the NUOVA Opera and Music Theatre Festival, Canada’s largest opera and music theatre festival.

Created to bridge the gap between an academic and professional career, Emerging Artists from across Canada bring their voices to concerts, masterclasses and fully staged small and large scale opera and musical theatre productions.

All shows subject to change.

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July 6 Rugged Little Thing Singer/Songwriter RuggedLittleThing.com Saskatoon’s Rugged Little Thing blends together a perfect cocktail of Old Time, Bluegrass, and Folk Music that feels like home. Born out of kitchen jams and late nights by campfires in Canada’s north, these two have fallen into sweet harmonies and catchy rhythms that are sure to get your toes tapping. With the release of a new album and an upcoming wedding, 2016 is shaping up to be an exciting year for this ambitious duo.

Jez Hellard & the Djukella Orchestra Folk jezhellard.com

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“Ridiculously enjoyable… an unequivocal thumbs up.”

– Folk Radio UK Jez Hellard & the Djukella Orchestra play traditional and contemporary folk music, from jigs, reels and rebel ballads to tango, rhumba and even reggae. Potent songs, tall tales, fiery fiddling, silky double-bass and smoking harmonicas.

Since 2005, Jez has played almost a thousand gigs; from the Glastonbury Festival to the Kispiox Valley, New York to Taipei, Istanbul to the Lizard Peninsular, collecting many songs and stories along the way.

July 13 Mohsin Zaman Singer/Songwriter mohsinzaman.com

With a voice haunted by heartbreak, curiosity and ever-bearing hope, Mohsin Zaman sings, writes, and performs with a wealth of skill and spirit far beyond his years. His album Waking Up charts his ambitious journey from the Middle East to Canada, narrating the romance, joy and nostalgia he witnessed through passing frames. Mohsin Zaman is a cherished performer and musician in the Edmonton Music scene; he bears a soul power and honesty that propels his audience into new space, changes the atmosphere of a room with a sole song, and inspires any and everyone in his path. He was also awarded the “Emerging Artist of The Year” at the 2015 Edmonton Folk Music Festival.

Oysterband Celtic oysterband.co.uk

Oysterband occupies an unusual position in the world of music, combining folk sensibility and acoustic instruments with rock dynamics and sharp, engaged songwriting. The passion and energy of their live performances has become legendary.

Starting as an amateur Ceilidh band, their career has grown exponentially to include festivals and tours in 35 countries across Europe, Asia and North America; 14 studio albums; and a collaborative project called “The Big Session”, which is also the name of the festival they host each year in UK.

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July 20 Moulettes Alternative Folk moulettes.co.uk

Jordan Hart Pop/ Rock jordanhartsound.com

Renowned for their breathtaking live shows, it is clear that few bands have the creative range and work ethic of Moulettes. With a brave approach to production and arrangement, Moulettes look for peculiar ways of blending acoustic and electric instruments. They weave several genres with Cello, Violins, Guitars, Drums, Bassoon, Double bass, brass and synths into an incomparable pop/ rock/folk Universe. The band contains a mix of self-taught and classically trained multi-instrumentalists and singers, who will often play more than one instrument per song and even at the same time. All members have shared the stage and studio with well-known artists, including Mick Jagger, Nick Cave, Seasick Steve, Bonobo, Gentle Giant, Dave Gilmour (Pink Floyd), Bellowhead, The Levellers and many more.

Jordan Hart is a young, multiinstrumentalist, singer-songwriter who is known for his strong falsetto and his approachable personality. He is a seasoned performer at the age of 22, having honed his craft while doing live shows across Canada, playing an average of 300 days / year, over the last three years.

In January 2016 Hart was signed by Watchdog Management (Hedley, Matthew Koma) in Vancouver and has, most recently, been in studio with Juno Award-winning, multiPlatinum-selling producer Ryan Stewart (Carly Rae Jepsen, Hedley & many others) continuing work on his 5 song EP entitled Break Away.

The tracks on Break Away blend acoustic soul with pop and illustrate how Jordan’s smooth voice and incredible vocal range meld effortlessly with his mastery of the piano & guitar along with his powerful lyrics.

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The Young’ Uns Celtic theyounguns.co.uk

Voted “Best Group” at the 2015 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, The Young’uns have fast become one of the foremost groups on the UK folk scene. Beguiling audiences around the world, they seamlessly switch from beautiful ballads to brilliant banter, from profoundly poignant songs to infectiously irreverent humour. This, combined with their passion for storytelling and commitment to maintaining the tradition of social commentary, has led to five star reviews, live sessions on BBC Radio 2, 3 and documentaries on Radio 4 as well as countless sell out shows and main stage festival appearances throughout the UK and abroad.

Kristi Rose & Fats Kaplin Country pulpcountry.com

Husband & Wife Duo- Kristi Rose & Fats Kaplin, have long been recognized as artists of distinctive note. Kristi Rose, as a powerful and evocative singer and writer. Fats Kaplin, as a composer and master multi-instrumentalist.

Together they are mesmerizing performers who have created a highly eclectic musical genre known as “Pulp Country”. Their albums include This Is Pulp Country, World of WonderDownunder and their most recent, an album for the Christmas Season I Wonder As I Wander.

As a duo, Kristi Rose & Fats have played venues ranging from major festivals and clubs in the U.S., Canada and Europe to intimate House Concerts and Listening Rooms.

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august 3 Justine Vandergrift Singer/Songwriter justinevandergrift.com

Justine Vandergrift is an emerging artist with that most precious and rare gift - an original voice. It’s hard to capture such things in words but hearing is believing.

– Stephen Fearing Justine Vandergrift’s clear, rich voice and finelytuned song-craft bespeak an affinity with the likes of Patty Griffin, Bonnie Raitt, and Sarah Harmer, but her own brand of country soul has deeper roots than that, ones that dig into the hymns and folk songs of her central Alberta youth. Her three studio releases reveal a rare and irresistible knack for melody, and her new album Sailor (November 2015) represents a deepening of that artistry. Justine is like the old hymns she grew up with – even if you can’t quite put your finger on what makes them genuine and authentic, they are undeniably so.

The Imprints Alternative Instrumental theimprints.com.au

The Imprints are a high energy experimental dance music duo from Melbourne, Australia.

Described as ‘stunning and atmospheric’ their live show has taken them to legendary festivals including Glastonbury, Edinburgh Fringe, Fusion and Boomtown. In their element in front of festival and party crowds, the duo have a surprisingly huge sound creating heavy bass and beats driven dance music. They have released three extraordinarily diverse albums traversing dub, folk, gypsy, dark-pop, electronic and dance music genres.

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august 10 Dino Dominelli JAZZ dinodominelli.com

Dino Dominelli smoothly filters pop, blues, gospel and Brazilian genres through a jazz perspective. Rather than create conflict, his skills provide complex and original sound. He is Edmonton’s leading saxophone player and has worked with many notable Canadian and International artists including Johanna Sillanpaa, Roberto Zayas, Alfie Zappacosta and Don Thompson. His latest release Faith in You features several modern classics as well as original compositions; reflecting Dino’s breadth and diversity and establishing him as an essential sound within Canadian Jazz culture.

Adrian Nation Singer/Songwriter adriannation.com

An acoustic guitar master – Maverick Magazine Adrian Nation’s career has seen him release a number of critically acclaimed albums, establishing him as one of the most stand-out performers on the UK folk and acoustic scene. His music, although acoustic guitar-driven, is not traditionally folk as such. There are touches of folk, rock and even country in his blend. He has shared a stage with John Renbourn, Wizz Jones, Wishbone Ash, Eric Bogle, Boo Hewerdine, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings and Craobh Rua amongst others, and played some incredible venues like The Sage in Gateshead, The Cambridge Folk Festival, Alnwick Castle, Durham Cathedral and The Acoustic Festival of Britain to name a few.

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august 17 Tim Isberg Singer/Songwriter timisberg.com

Every so long an album of songs comes along that just sticks with you and you can’t get them out of your head...but there is so much more to this fine album...if you like music, well played, then this is for you...

– John Knighton, Fatea Magazine (UK), Dec 2015 Tim Isberg, is an accomplished singersongwriter re-emerging in the performance scene after a lengthy hiatus from music to serve in the Canadian Army. As a performer, he has entertained audiences in many corners of the world. Tim brings well-crafted songs to the stage, and a unique and endearing array of life experiences he shares in a way that makes each listener feel connected. Tim’s album Tears Along the Road was released in October 2015 and selected by Music Canada as one of the Top 25 “Favourite Albums of 2015”.

Emo Leblanc Country emoleblanc.com

Nominated for PEOPLE AWARD by the Edmonton Music Awards for the 2nd year, along with appearances on television, radio, and live stages throughout the United States and Canada, country music recording artist Emo LeBlanc has cemented a reputation for being the perfect entertainer.

When he isn’t performing in front of a live crowd or planning his next music project, he can be found appearing as a guest commentator on TMZ Live and training under some of the biggest names in Nashville. He has released 5 albums including No Apologies, Dirty Job and A Long Road Travelled.

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Tsunami Brothers Pop Instrumental thetsunamibrothers.com

The Tsunami Brothers are a four-piece surf band that plays instrumental surf music. The band formed in 2011 because each member had a love of authentic surf music. They now have an active repertoire of more than 50 classic tunes ranging from the great age of surf music to the vibrant surf band tunes of today. All are played as they were recorded.

The band plays “live off the floor” as did the surf bands of the 1960s.

The Tsunami Brothers are John Towill (band leader and bass), Bill Damur (guitar), Jay Lind (guitar) and Mike Sabourin (drums).

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Edmonton Pops Orchestra Classical edmontonpops.ca/

The next generation of young professional musicians brings the Edmonton Pops Orchestra onto the scene as academically trained musicians gone rogue. The Edmonton Pops is made up of musicians that work, live, and play in Edmonton, and because EPOP regularly arranges and orchestrates the music they play, every element of their music is distinctly fresh and local. Keen on creating an accessible experience, from light classical through jazz to contemporary, a performance by the Edmonton Pops is not one to miss.

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2016–17 season listing sample

September 2016 9 Billy Bob Thornton and the Boxmasters 16 Mavis Staples 24 Tom Lavin & the Legendary Powder Blues 30 Blackie & the Rodeo Kings

October 2016 2 Pavlo & Remigio Guitarradas Tour 7 Starman 19 Norman Foote: “The Howl”- A Musical Masquerade 20 Suazanne Ogrinc – Lock "Tapestry Live – The Carole King Songbook"

November 2016 12 Rita Chiarelli & Sweet Loretta 17 Andre Philippe Gagnon 18 Dee Dee Bridgewater 19 Katherine Jenkins

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December 2016 4 Duke Ellington’s ‘The Nutracker Suite’ Featuring The Craig Brenan Band 16–30 Anne of Green Gables: The Musical

january 2017 21 Classic Albums Live Presents: Led Zeppelin II 27 The Once 28 Booker T Presents: A Stax Revue and A Journey Thru Soul, Blues and R & B

february 2017 17–20 Festival Players for Kids Presents: Charlotte’s Web 25 The Klezmatics

March 2017 17 Goitse 19 The Leahys 24 Victory at Vimy with Ted Barris We’re constantly adding new shows as we confirm our season.

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THE PLACE FOR SPECIAL EVENTS

Anne of Green Gables December 16-30, 2016 Book by Donald Harron Music by Norman Campbell Adapted from the novel by L.M. Montgomery

Sponsored by:

Ken Rice in loving memory of his wife Colleen

Box Office: 780-449-3378 www.festivalplace.ab.ca Anne of Green Gables (Harron)� is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.

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Highway in the Hills

Age:18Y+ Festival Place

Meadows of Flowers

Join us on the Patio at Festival Place for an evening painting party! Enjoy the sights and sounds of Broadmoor Lake Park as you create a 16x20 canvas.

Afterwards take in some live music with 2 complimentary tickets to the Qualico Patio Series. Food and beverages are available for purchase. For a complete listing of the 2016 Qualico Patio Series performers visit www.festivalplace.ab.ca

Adult Glass Art Glass Fusion - Level 1

In this introductory class, you will learn how to cut glass and design,create and assemble your own jewelry pieces and complete 2 bowls Learn the fundamentals of glass fusing processes and considerations and see the exciting transformation of your designs after firing. All supplies and firing included.

Age:18Y+ Smeltzer House 105673

Max 6 Studio One Jul 11 to Jul 13 1 - 3 pm

Mon-Wed $175.00

Glass Fusion - Level 2

Learn the fundamentals of glass fusing processes and considerations and see the exciting transformations of your designs after firing. You will work with design elements to create a unique bowl.

Age:18Y+ Smeltzer House 105590

Max 6 Studio One Jul 21 7 - 9 pm

Thu $95.00

Glass Art Introduction

In this introductory class, you will learn how to cut glass and design and create a unique glass windchime.

Age:18Y+ Smeltzer House 105591

Max 6 Studio One Aug 18 to Aug 25 7 - 9 pm

Thu $95.00

www.strathcona.ca/registration

Theatre at Festival Place is a large part of our community life. Over 10,000 people attend the Christmas musical and the Family Day children’s productions.

There are hundreds of individuals that participate as actors, dancers, carpenters, lighting and stage crew and the many many other activities involved in bringing a show to our audience.

Like sport, theatre teaches invaluable life enhancing skills like teamwork, responsibility, collaboration and leadership. Participants develop enhanced physical and intellectual capacities as well as life-long learning skills like analysis, problem solving, reasoning, abstract thinking, conceptualization and creative thinking, all of the skills so necessary to success in school and the workplace.

The Rotary of Sherwood Park has a history of commitment to international and community philanthropic projects.

THE ROTARY COMMUNITY THEATRE EDUCATION PROJECT Rotary recognizes the opportunities community theatre offers individuals for personal growth and development. Accordingly, Rotary is undertaking a project with Festival Place to support the offering of courses and training opportunities.

This is a capacity building project, one in which the participating individuals will develop skills and be able to be better contributors to their community. Programmes will be offered year round commencing late this summer in areas like acting, script interpretation, dance, lighting design, sound, makeup and the many other skills involved in a theatrical production.

Festival Place thanks Rotary of Sherwood Park for their commitment to our community and to community theatre. Look forward to further information in our local newspaper in August.

FESTIVAL PLACE COMMUNITY THEATRE EDUCATION supported by

festival place staff Cody Boyd............................................................................ Assistant House Technician Crysta Brown............................................................................Performing Arts Assistant Kathleen Empey.......................................................................... Accounting Assistant II Gavin Farmer........................................................ Artistic Director and Facility Supervisor Marilyn Farmer.................................................................................. Fund Development Crystal Gibbons............................................................. Customer Service Representative Allene Hodgins......................................................................................Building Monitor Kielan Horton................................................................ Customer Service Representative Mim Keryiuk..........................................................................................Building Monitor Cindy MacGowan........................................................................... Volunteer Coordinator Brandy Morrison................................ Building Monitor & Customer Service Representative Susan Mullen...................................................................... Performing Arts Programmer James Odenbach................................................................... House/ Lighting Technician Marcie Pringle............................ Box Office Supervisor & Customer Service Representative Wade Screpnek............................................................................................. Day Porter Ron Smith............................................................................. Assistant House Technician Peggy Thomas......................................................... Event and Promotions Representative Robbie Tkachyk.................................................................................. Technical Director Nicole Toupin................................................................ Customer Service Representative Sandra Willis..................................... Building Monitor & Customer Service Representative Rob Swyrd........................................................................... Festival Place Photographer Byron Wong..............................................................................Simply Light Photography

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In the “Spirit” of Festival Place

An Evening of Single Malts, Ports and Madeiras Thursday, September 15, 2016 | 4 – 8pm

For tickets call 780.449.3378 or go to festivalplace.ab.ca

Get in the spirit of the 2016/2017 Presenter’s season with a night of spirits! The Festival Place Cultural Arts Foundation invites you to tantalize your taste buds with an evening of great single malts, ports and madeira’s, entertainment and light appetizers. Admission includes your own Glencairn tasting glass to take home with you.

CREATING AND STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY Through the Performing Arts

MLA Annie McKitrick

Sherwood Park Constituency Office | 116B, 937 Fir Street 780.417.4747 | sherwood.park@assembly.ab.ca

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A Capella Ensemble and Jazz Combo SUNDAY, MARCH 5

Percussion Ensemble SUNDAY, MARCH 19

Showcase Band

SATURDAY, MARCH 25

Big Band

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