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The Arden Theatre St. Albert Place 5 St. Anne Street St. Albert, Alberta T8N 3Z9 www.ardentheatre.com TELEPHONE Box Office 780-459-1542 24 hour show information BOX OFFICE HOURS Mon. - Fri. 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and 1 hour prior to showtime Telephone orders accepted with American Express, MasterCard or Visa.

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Latecomers will be seated at an appropriate interval in the program.

To ensure the enjoyment of all patrons, refreshments and smoking are not permitted in the theatre auditorium.

The use of cameras, recording devices and cell phones during the performance is prohibited.

Cover photo: David Myles Photo by: Hiep Vu

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Messages from Nolan Crouse & Neil LeGrandeur

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David Myles: It’s Christmas Tues. Dec. 6/16

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The McDades with Chamber Orchestra Fri. Dec. 16 & Sat. Dec. 17/16

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Away From Her Sun. Jan. 15/17

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Barry Allen & The New Rebels Sat. Jan. 21/17

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Marco Claveria Project Fri. Jan. 27/17

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MESSAGE FROM THE

Mayor

As The Botanical Arts City, we place great emphasis on cultural expression through the arts, and we are honoured and privileged to welcome musicians, speakers, dancers and theatre artists from every province and territory to St. Albert, in the interest of commemorating Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation.

On behalf of City Council, thank you for joining us on an artistic journey across this great country we call home. We hope your experiences at The Arden Theatre offer you many moments to expand your sense of what it truly means to be Canadian.

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

MESSAGE FROM THE On behalf of

Presenter

The Arden Theatre and the City of St. Albert, welcome to our 2016-2017 season. As the newest member of the Cultural Services team, it is a thrill to have been named as your Professional Programming Presenter for the duration of Caitlin North’s maternity leave. I look forward to getting the chance to connect with you during the fantastic season that lies ahead… and oh what a season it is!

Canada’s 150th birthday is almost upon us. In celebration of this important milestone, artists hailing from every province and territory are represented throughout the year. Some of this country’s biggest acts and fastest rising stars are gearing up to grace The Arden stage and entertain you. Whether you are a long-time supporter, or a first time buyer I encourage you to try something new, you may be surprised at what you discover. Please join us in celebrating another year of exceptional entertainment at the theatre that belongs to one of Canada’s greatest communities, the city of St. Albert.

Thank you for your support! I look forward to seeing you at the theatre.

Neil LeGrandeur Professional Programming Presenter Cultural Services

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Tuesday, December 6 • 7:30 PM Armed with a profound love of music, Maritime native David Myles offers a fresh take on beloved Christmas classics. Widely recognized for his spirited songs, flawless musicianship and humorous anecdotes, this multi-talented and multi-award winning entertainer is sure to warm the heart of even the coldest Grinch with his irresistible energy and musical integrity.

A self-proclaimed music fan, first and foremost, Myles has delved into jazz, Latin, country, folk, doo wop and even bluegrass throughout his esteemed career. Now, performing songs from his album It’s Christmas, the genre-bending artist puts his crooning stamp on yuletide favourites and in the process creates a record that is far from ordinary. From soon-to-be Christmas classics of his own creation, to jolly reinventions of holiday staples such as Let It Snow and White Christmas, Myles produces a sound that is unique, intimate and, well, magical. A real holiday gift, Myles invites audiences to ponder the true meaning of the season and reflect on messages of hope, generosity, love and peace.

“The Canadian guitarist and singer brings genuine humility to his collection of holiday classics … applying a Chet Atkins-like instrumental acumen without a shred of exhibitionism. Totally refreshing in its low-key charm.” ~ Los Angeles Times

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How close is freedom for four abducted children?

By AnnA Borowiecki Staff Writer In a surprising turn of world events, Dr. Saren Mahmudi-Azer, an Iranian-Canadian father wanted for allegedly kidnapping his four Canadian children last August has been detained by Iranian officials says his ex-wife.

Alison Azer held a media conference in Ottawa Tuesday. She stated that the Iranian authorities, acting on Canada’s red Interpol notice, detained her ex-husband on June 12 in the province of West Azerbaijan.

“He has appeared in Iranian courts, is currently out on bail with mobility restrictions, and will make another court appearance in the coming weeks,” Azer said.

The St. Albert raised, Vancouver Island resident added her ex-husband is being monitored and is slated to appear before the courts in Urmina, Iran.

Before he allegedly abducted the children, Saren Azer was a widely respected physician on Vancouver Island with a gold-plated career.

See “Azer,” page 5

Kenney’s bid to unite right gets reaction

By DoUG neUMAn Staff Writer Former federal cabinet minister Jason Kenney’s plan to seek the Progressive Conservative leadership and unite the right has prompted mixed reactions across the province and in the St. Albert area.

Many who hold conservative views welcome Kenney’s announcement, delivered Wednesday in Calgary, but there are indications he may not receive such a warm reception from the PC party he hopes to lead into a merger.

See “Kenney,” page 7

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Married for over 50 years, Grant and Fiona’s seemingly idyllic retired life is full of tenderness and humour. That is, until their unwavering commitment to each other is attacked by an unseen enemy: memory loss. Initially, the couple is able to casually brush-off small slips like Fiona misplacing a frying pan in the refrigerator and making retrained references to the past – a time when their marriage may not have been such a fairy tale. But when Fiona forgets her way home and memory lapses become more obvious and dramatic, the couple’s limits of love and loyalty must be wrenchingly redefined as they deal with the fact that Fiona is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Much to Grant’s deep reluctance, his wife insists on being placed in a home care facility familiar with her special needs. However, over time her memory diminishes to the point where she no longer recognizes Grant as her husband, and instead forms a close connection with another in-care patient.

Starring Gordon Pinsent (Grant) and Julie Christie (Fiona), this intricate love story is told with utmost grace. Although wrapped in a sense of sadness and helplessness, the couple holds strong as every ounce of caring and commitment to each other is challenged as they both find some closure in this new chapter of their life.

“[Director] Sarah Polley […] has the courage to simply observe the devastation of the disease. Alzheimer’s is usually like that.” ~ Roger Eberts Rating: PG • Course language

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MAZ Saturday, April 1 FUBAR & FUBAR 2 Sunday, April 2 THE SMALL GLORIES & JOHN WORT HANNAM Thursday, April 20 THE JIVIN’ BELLES Tuesday, June 27

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BARRY ALLEN

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Saturday, January 21 • 7:30 PM Born and raised in Edmonton, Barry Allen dominated the rock music scene in the ‘60s and ‘70s. Now, the multi-talented performer and producer returns to the stage with new music and a new band.

Once a household name, Allen enjoyed a successful music career both as the lead singer of Wes Dakus & The Rebels and as a solo artist – where he was signed to Capitol Records and garnered multiple Maple Awards (before they were renamed the Junos) as Canada’s most promising male vocalist and Canada’s top male vocalist. Allen also scored a No. 1 hit record in 1966 with Lovedrops and had multiple radio charting recordings like Easy Come, Easy Go, Turn Her Down, Penny A Teardrop, and It’s Alright to name a few.

Also an award-winning producer, Allen’s name has become synonymous with Edmonton’s Homestead Recorders since it’s inception in 1985 – the studio that made k.d. Lang’s first albums and has become home to hundreds of well-known Canadian artists such as the Corb Lund Band, Captain Tractor, Adam Gregory and Wide Mouth Mason.

Now reliving his roots and passionate music career with The New Rebels – Al McGree, Percy Marshall, Clay White and Del Chadwick – Allen takes audiences back in time as he performs nostalgic rock hits plus new music from the band’s forthcoming album, The Speed of Dark.

“People love to hear those old tunes and I want to make one more record before I stop,” Barry Allen ~ Roger Levesque/Edmonton Journal

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Friday, January 27 • 7:30 PM Acclaimed Edmonton musician Marco Claveria has a passionate connection to his homeland. Born in Santiago, Chile to a musical family, he began playing guitar at the age of 10, learning Chilean folk songs and other styles of popular Chilean music such as Cuecas, Tonadas, Resbaloza and Argentinian Samba.

After immigrating to Canada in the early 80s, Marco’s musical horizons continued to broaden as he immersed himself into the minds of some of Cuba’s greatest musical masters, helped found the popular Alberta group, ¡Bomba!, and extensively toured South America, the United States and Canada.

Now, the 2015 World Music Award winner fuses Afro-Peruvian, Brazilian, Cuban and Chilean music with his band, the Marco Claveria Project, to create an eclectic and pulsating mix of Latin and Celtic rhythms with Havana flair. In his most recent release, Origenes, the selfproclaimed “Chilean at heart” joined forces with some of Canada’s top musicians to jointly begin a new musical chapter in his life.

It’s an evening of hot Latin rhythms The Arden Theatre audiences won’t soon forget.

“…[Claveria] represents a positive image of our country as a medley of nationalities and musical styles blended to create a unique, yet practical and relevant repertoire.” ~ The Wanderer Online

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Saturday, January 28 • 7:30 PM The expansive and breathtaking imagery of northern Canada comes to light in songs co-written and performed by a diverse collective of artists from the Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

While each member of this new seven piece ensemble had established successful music careers as solo performers or as part of other groups, Diyet, Sylvia Cloutier, Pat Braden, Carmen Braden, Graeme Peters, Robert Van Lieshout, and Jan de Vroede saw an even greater opportunity to build stronger connections and music together. Officially formed in 2015, New North Collective work to explore their ideas of the North – from the land to the people, from the traditional to the contemporary – and to create a musical collage of story and song. Folk, traditional, jazz, rock, spoken word and throat singing meld into one unique and complex sound.

Under the artistic direction of Yukon artist Diyet, New North Collective’s music is as original as the North – wild and beautiful, where anything is possible.

“It’s music for everybody. There’s a sense of joy and energy that’s inviting.

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By giving to The Arden Theatre, you are supporting the community in building an inclusive, diverse, creative, and passionate Canada through the arts. Not only does your gift have a direct impact on The Arden Theatre’s calibre of professional programming and infrastructure advancements, but it also brings energy and vitality to the community by improving quality of life, encouraging creativity and fostering a sense of identity.

For more information on The Art of Giving visit The Arden Theatre website ardentheatre.com or contact Kylie Pollard at 780-418-6664 or kpollard@stalbert.ca.

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SPECIAL THANKS TO the Ardent Volunteer Corps Rita Allen Ila Androschuk Linda Arnott Terry Baller Maureen Best Mary Biddle Terry Boutin Brenda Breen Barrie Brown Joan Brunner Anne Bukowski Wendy Burton Sheri Caithness Chris Chaston Denise Chevalier Lois Clarke Linda Cowherd Sherri Davidson Susan Drover

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