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Messages from Nolan Crouse & Caitlin North

Lúnasa with Special Guest Karan Casey Sat. Dec. 12/15

Going to Graceland! Fri. Jan. 15/16

Timothy Caulfield Sat. Jan. 16/16

Duo Rendezvous Sun. Jan. 17/16

J.P. Cormier Fri. Jan. 22/16

The Rémi Bolduc Jazz Ensemble Sat. Jan. 23/16

Alex*Cuba Fri. Jan. 29/16

Vincent Van Gogh (Cinema Series) Sun. Jan. 31/16

Cover photo: Alvaro Nates is proud to recognize our Government sponsors

Molly Johnson Sings Billie Holiday Fri. Dec. 11/15

Cultural Services Staff & Friends of the Arden Theatre Society

From music to dance, literary to visual, comedy to spoken word, the Arden’s diverse programming is an open invitation for all to cultivate creativity and inspiration from performers sharing their craft from centre stage. As The Botanical Arts City, we will continue to nurture our future cultural leaders, the next generation of artists, volunteers and audiences, and we look forward to having you alongside for the journey. On behalf of City Council, thank you to the loyal patrons and dedicated volunteers for being the root of The Arden Theatre for 32 years. You are at the heart of our ongoing commitment to providing exceptional artistic experiences in the 2015-2016 season and for many more years to come.

Nolan Crouse Mayor, City of St. Albert, The Botanical Arts City

Every day I am reminded of how very privileged I am

to work for an organization that makes art and culture a priority and provides such a wide range of cultural opportunities for its citizens and the greater community. Season after season, I have the great fortune of being able to curate exceptional artistic experiences. This year we’re growing our regular programming. I’m very excited to present our new Speakers Series and Cinema Series to you. These new Series’ will challenge and enrich your lives through great performances and conversations with some of the greatest minds and artists in Canada, from around the world, and even outer space. This season, I’m proud to feature artists that were born and raised in our city and to plant the seed for new ideas, experiences and inspiration. In 2015-2016, I encourage you to join me at The Arden Theatre and Root Yourself in the Arts!

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Health minister interviewed Alberta’s new health minister gives a rundown of her priorities.. . . . . . .

Did you know that the total area of St. Albert is 4,973 hectares? This and many other points of statistical interest were contained within the city’s 2014 annual report. Council signed off on the report on Monday night. Statistics were available on a myriad of topics, from crime rates to financial information to the number of people who went to the Arden Theatre last year. Here’s a sampling of some of the statistics in the report:

By Kevin Ma Staff Writer The tents are going up on Mission Hill this week as St. Albert’s Catholic schools gear up for the big finish to their 150-year birthday bash. Some 6,000 students from the Greater St. Albert Catholic school district are set to march on Mission Hill Thursday morning for a celebratory mass – the penultimate event in the district’s yearlong celebration of its 150th anniversary. “It was an education system that started very quietly and was responsible for the needs of seven orphan children at the time,” said board superintendent David Keohane. “From those humble beginnings, we’ve seen a school system grow to a size of 6,000 students in three communities.” The mass itself will be similar to the one held in 2011 for the city’s sesquicentennial, Keohane said. Archbishop Richard Smith will lead the ceremony, which will include performances by local schools. “If it’s anything like the one we did to celebrate the 150 years of St. Albert, it will be a pretty moving experience.” Expect the main-stage to go up by the ball diamond at the bottom of the hill on Wednesday. Thursday morning will see some 45 school buses converge on the hill packed with students, with hundreds more making their way to the site on foot. The event will go rain or shine, and is open to the public. The mass is from 9:45 to 11 a.m. Guests are asked to bring their own blankets or chairs to sit on, and to walk to the hill, as parking is very limited. Once the mass is done, crews will take down the stage and replace it with a big tent for Saturday’s big finish: the 150th anniversary gala, a posh event featuring formal dress, cocktails and a gourmet dinner. Tickets were about 90 per cent sold as of Wednesday, but there might be a few left by Saturday. The gala will feature a pair of auctions run by host Danny Hooper, Keohane said. Items up for bid include a lease on a new Volvo, a painting by St. Albert artist Lewis Lavoie (one that Lavoie will actually paint during the gala), a trip to the Vatican, and tickets to the Sept. 5 football match between Notre Dame’s Fighting Irish and the University of Texas Longhorns. Tickets to Notre Dame football games normally cost between $500 and $5,000 and are highly sought after, Keohane said. Proceeds from the auction will go towards the Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools Education Foundation. Visit gsacrd.ab.ca for all the details. kma@stalbert.greatwest.ca

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St. Albert Arden Theatre attendance: 2014: 90,289 2013: 81,620. Registered city program participants: 2014: 212,127 2013: 215,607 City facility rental hours: 2014: 83,365 2013: 55,466 Building construction value: 2014: $200.2-million 2013: $209.15-million Pothole repair: 2014: 3,250 2013: 3,645 Water consumption per capita per day: 2014: 251 litres 2013: 256.7 litres Transit ridership: 2014: 1,007,999 riders 2013: 1,008,152 riders Criminal code incidents per 1,000 people: 2014: 49.57 2013: 59.45 City employees: 2014: 585.21 2013: 575.64 Municipal net debt per capita: 2014: $779 2013: $861 Park area: 2014: 515 hectares 2013: 510 hectares Population: 2014: 63,255 2013: 61,421

2014 finances Surplus: $889.3 million Financial assets: $152.4 million Non-financial assets: $855.6 million Reserves: $83.9 million

Story – Victoria Paterson Staff Writer

At the same meeting, the first State of Recreation and Parks was unveiled for council’s approval. Like the annual report, there was a lot of information about those facilities and programs, along with statistics on everything from the number of dogs who used Grosvenor Outdoor Pool during the annual dog swim to social media statistics. Dog swim canine participants: 169 Total aquatics users: 2014: 706,796 2013: 668,175 Kilometres of trails: 85 Servus Place fitness centre users: 2014: 346,495 2013: 334,263 Skateboard park users: 18,160 Servus Starbucks’ sales: 2014: $661,813 2013: $597,721 Servus Place Twitter followers: 1,139 Photo – bryan Young St. Albert Gazette

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Friday, December 11 • 7:30 pm Frequently compared to American jazz pioneer Billie Holiday, Canadian icon Molly Johnson will be the first to tell you, she’s not like Billie, she’s ‘because of Billie’ and a generation who sacrificed for her privilege. In her sixth and most recent album, Because of Billie, the Juno Award-winning multi-genre songstress pays tribute to Holiday’s heartbreaking childhood and inspiring journey with this ambitious and deeply personal project. A tireless philanthropist and Officer of The Order of Canada, Johnson is donating a portion of all CD sales to support the Boys and Girls Clubs across Canada. An internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter, Johnson’s famously smoky voice brings her own brand of sweetness and desire to Holiday’s songs, while reaching an emotional depth that few vocalists in any genre ever attain. Infusing her idol’s spirit in luscious jazz and blues standards, many of the songs on Johnson’s latest album were recorded in just one take. Known as one of Canada’s greatest voices, Johnson has performed around the world alongside diverse talents such as Celine Dion, Lenny Kravitz and Tom Jones. A host of CBC’s Radio 2 weekend morning program, she has also performed for the legendary Quincy Jones as well as the late Princess of Wales and Nelson Mandela.

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Christmas From Ireland Saturday, December 12 • 7:30 pm One of the hottest Irish acoustic groups on the planet, Lúnasa takes audiences across the Atlantic to experience a joyful collection of homey nostalgia and high-energy holiday songs. Internationally known as the finest traditional Irish instrumental band of recent times, Lúnasa’s inventive arrangements and bass driven grooves have steered this Emerald Isle quintet to the forefront of the Celtic music scene. Named for an ancient Celtic harvest festival in honour of the Irish god Lugh, patron of the arts, Lúnasa’s members have helped form the backbone of some of the greatest Irish groups of the decade. One of Ireland’s most celebrated exports is music and Lúnasa is leading the migration with over 2,000 performances across 36 countries since 1997 – notably an invitation to appear at the White House. With eight highly acclaimed and award-winning albums under their belts, the all-star group delivers music with a passion heard in every note and continues to define and redefine the genre. Joining Lúnasa for this Celtic holiday celebration is Karan Casey, one of Ireland’s greatest voices in contemporary Irish music. In a career that has spanned 25 years, Casey’s innovative and provocative voice has appeared on more than 50 albums to date.

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Friday, January 15 • 7:30 pm Released in 1986 during the last years of apartheid in South Africa, Paul

Simon’s Graceland album was applauded yet controversial. While some groups felt the legendary artist broke the anti-apartheid embargo by working with black artists, others pointed out that everyone was equal and the album served as a testament to the musicians.

A nine-piece group of acclaimed Edmonton musicians marks the 30th anniversary of Simon’s most successful album ever. The evening pays tribute to the timeless masterpiece with a natural sound and act of pure musical magic. Led by James Murdoch and Nathan Carroll, Going to Graceland! takes fans on a journey of eclectic musical styles with hits like You Can Call Me Al, Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes and, of course, Graceland. With virtually every song an undeniable hit, Graceland’s influence didn’t end through the rise of other musical styles, it’s a beloved album, that transcends generations. Without diverging too far from its original beauty, this all-star cast of songwriters recreated Simon’s arrangements to their own specifics, adding a more contemporary flare to the 80s-style production. The result – an undeniably energetic concert.

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Sunday, January 17 • 3 pm With its iconic art and architecture, café culture and air of romance, Paris has inspired poets and artists for centuries. Violinist Jasper Wood and guitarist Daniel Bolshoy bring the city of light to the intimate surroundings of St. Albert’s Arden Theatre in a musical rendezvous celebrating the romantic impetus of Europe. Rare individual talents, Duo Rendezvous welcomed the chance to fuse Wood’s gift on violin with Bolshoy’s artistry on guitar. Together, their uncommon blend of rich and pure sound is truly mesmerizing. From Ravel and Villa-Lobos to Piazzola and Gershwin, this incomparable concert features music by the composers who made Paris their home in the early 1900s. Duo Rendezvous shows concert-goers that the French capital is more of a mood and attitude than a geographical destination in this laid back and approachable show. Leaving Paris and returning closer to home, the duo will also be performing newly commissioned pieces by leading Canadian composers. Audiences will be enthralled by the engaging stories, captivating charm and dazzling virtuosity of this exceptional Canadian duo. Born in New Brunswick, Wood’s flourishing concert career and reputation as a sought-after soloist throughout North America and Europe has established himself as a major talent of his generation. Bolshoy is a Russian born, Israeli-raised Canadian who is internationally recognized as “Canada’s reigning master of the guitar.” Both currently call Vancouver home. Sponsored by

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