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Welcome to the 2010-2011 edition of The Season, Vue’s authoritative guide to the Arts in Edmonton. Collecting the year's listings of theatre, visual art, opera, dance, and more;

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VUEWEEKLY // AUG 5 – AUG 11 2010

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THE SEASON // 19

September 2010

September 2010

art GALLERIES/MUSEUMS: SEP 2010 Agnes Bugera Gallery • 12310 Jasper Ave

• 780.482.2854 • agnesbugeragallery.com • Artworks by Monica Shelton; Sep 11 - 24, 2010; opening reception: Sep 11, 2 - 4 pm, artist in attendance • Artworks by Jane Everett; Sep 25 - Oct 8, 2010; opening reception: Sep 25, 2 - 4 pm, artist in attendance

Alberta Craft Council • 10186 - 106 St •

780.488.6611 • albertacraft.ab.ca • Feature Gallery: For the Love of Craft: A juried ACC member exhibition; Jul 10 Sep 25, 2010 • Discovery Gallery: Aerial Landscapes: New works by Edmonton fibre artist Linda McBain Cuyler; Jul 24 - Sep 4, 2010 • Discovery Gallery: Inspired: New work inspired by a tour of South Korea in Sep 2009 by four Calgary metal artists; Linda Chow, Crys Harse, Kari Woo and Simon Wroot; Sep 11 - Oct 30, 2010

Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) • 2 Sir

Winston Churchill Sq • 780.422.6223 • youraga.ca • Reframing a Nation; until Jan 30, 2011 • Jonathan Kaiser: Celestial Bodies: Aug 15 - Oct 11, 2010 • Edward Burtynsky OIL: Sep 18, 2010 - Jan 2, 2011 • Play on Architecture!

BMO World of Creativity: Ongoing • All Day Sunday: Sep 12, 12 - 4 pm; free with admission • Art for Lunch: Jonathan Kaiser: Thu, Sep 16, 12:10 - 12:50 pm; free admission • Artist Talk: Edward Burtynsky: Sat, Sep 18, 2 pm; tickets available at youraga.ca

Art in Our Park • James Ramsey Park •

780.437.7108 • Festival and Art Sale: The Riverbend Community League hosting mainstage performances and performances throughout the park, demonstrations, and an artists' showcase and sale • Sat, Sep 18, 2010, 2 - 5:30 pm

Centre d'arts visuels de l'Alberta •

9103 - 95 Ave • 780.461.3427 • Vitality: Artworks by Jane Ash Poitras (mixed media), Sébastien Guillier (photos), Pauline Ulliac (oils), guest artist Reinhard T. Blum (pastels); Aug 20 - Sep 7, 2010; opening reception: Aug 20 • Impression: Artworks by Denise Parent (photos), Sharon Rubuliak (quilts), Curtis Johnson (mixed media) Sep 10 - 21, 2010; opening reception: Sep 10 • Celebration: Artworks by Jeannine Chalifoux (pastels, watercolours), paintings by Group Les pinceaux de l'amitié, Nathalie Shewchuk-Paré, and Suzanne Gaultier; Sep 24 - Oct 12, 2010; opening reception: Sep 24

Common Sense Gallery • 10546 - 115 St

• 780.482.2685 • commonsensegallery.com • Fact and Fancy: Narrative paintings by Jessica Plattner; Sep 10 Oct 8, 2010; opening reception: Fri, Sep 10, 7pm • Spill: artists are invited to Avenue Theatre with a few pieces of work. Paint and easels are provided so that people can make art while listening to the live music. There will be a vote on the pieces at the theatre, the most popular pieces will be shown at one of the Common Sense Galleries • 2nd Sun each month

Fine Arts Building Gallery • Department of Art and Design, U of A, Rm 3-98 Fine Arts Bldg • 780.492.2081 • J.C. Heywood: A Life in Layers: Travelling exhibition from the Burnaby Art Gallery • Aug 31 Sep 25, 2010 • Opening reception: Sep 16, 7 - 10 pm (tentative)

Gallery At Milner • Stanley A. Milner Library, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Sq • 780.944.5383/780.496.7031 • Look Up: Oil paintings by B. Raynard • Sep 1 - 30, 2010

Haggerty Centre - Stollery Gallery • Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts, 9225 - 118

Ave • 780.474.7611 • ninahaggertyart.ca • Staff Infection: Aug 10 - Sep 2, 2010 • KaleidoFestival: Repetition (Redux) Canada World Youth (Sep 23); Sep 7 - 29, 2010

Harcourt House • 3rd Fl, 10215 - 112 St •

780.426.4180 • harcourthouse.ab.ca • Main Space: 12 Point Buck: Leila Armstrong and Chai Duncan, a collaborative duo explore representations of nature • Front Room: Artworks by local artist Jenny KeithHughes • Sep 9 - Oct 9, 2010 • Opening reception: Sep 9, 7 - 10 pm

Harris-Warke Gallery–Red Deer •

Sunworks Home and Garden Store, Ross St, Red Deer • 403.346.8937 • harriswarkegallery.com • The Burning Project: Installation by Peter Allen; Aug 16 - Sep 17, 2010; opening reception: Sep 3, 6 - 8 pm • Zygomatic Major: Paintings by Bryan Heck; Sep 27 - Oct 29, 2010; opening reception: Oct 1, 6 - 8 pm

Jeff Allen Art Gallery • Strathcona Seniors Centre, 10831 University Ave • 780.433.5807 • seniorcentre.org • Instructors and Students Showtime: Paintings in various media, fibre art, pottery and woodwork by the instructors of Strathcona Place Senior Centre and their students • Sep 1 - 24, 2010

Latitude 53 • 10248 - 106 St • 780.423.5353 • lati-

tude53.org • ProjEx Room: Not Another Fucking Landscape: Curated by Anthony Easton, featuring landscape photography by Zachary Ayotte, Ted Kerr, Amie Rangel and Marshall Watson; Jul 30 - Sep 4, 2010; Curator's

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Talk: Anthony Easton: Sat, Jul 31, 2pm • Main Gallery: Series of photographs regarding rural Quebecois and Canadian identity by Jonas St. Micheal (Gore, Quebec); Jul 30 - Sep 4, 2010; Artist talk: by Jonas St Michel: Jul 30, 7pm (before the reception); opening reception: Jul 30, 8pm • Visualeyez: Canada's Annual Performance Art Festival: The theme for the 11th annual festival in 2010 is "Food"; Sep 15 - 21, 2010

with Gene Walz • Fri, Sep 10, 7 pm • Free • Tickets available at youraga.ca

ter Builder Mainstage Series subscription information available at citadeltheatre.com

Cinema At the Centre • Stanley A. Milner

Blacklisted: Sold Out • Theatre

Loft Gallery • The Loft, 590 Broadmoor Blvd,

Downtown Docs • Stanley A. Milner Library

Library • 7 Sir Winston Churchill Sq • 780.496.7000 • epl. ca • Centre for Reading and the Arts showcases littleknown films every month in the Library Theatre. Titles to be announced

Sherwood Park • 780.922.3179 • artstrathcona.com • Operated by the artists of The Art Society of Strathcona County, artwork is changed about every eight weeks, the Gallery includes a gift shop of artist made items.

Society meetings on the 2nd Tue each month at 7 pm

Theatre, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Sq • 780.496.7000 • epl. ca • A new series in the Library Theatre featuring documentary films from the National Film Board (NFB) and classics from Edmonton Public Library collections • Thu, Sep 23, 2010, 6:30 pm

McMullen Gallery • U of A Hospital, 8440 -

Edmonton International Film Festival • Empire City Centre 9 Cinemas, 10200 - 100

112 St • 780.407.7152 • Essence: The Language of Flowers: Paintings and photos by Allison Argy Burgess, Sharon Moore Foster and Dawn Leblanc • Aug 21 - Oct 24, 2010 • Opening reception: Aug 26, 7 - 9 pm

Multicultural Centre Public Art Gallery–Stony Plain • 5411 - 51 St, Stony Plain

• 780.963.9935 • Paintings by Christine Wallewein; Aug 27 - Sep 22, 2010; opening reception: Sun, Aug 29, 2010 • Painting installation by Isabella Orzelski-Konikowski; Sep 25 - Oct 27, 2010; opening reception: Sep 26

Muttart Conservatory • 9626 - 96A St

• MuttartConservatory.ca • Evolution: Sculptures by members of The Sculptors Association of Alberta • Jul 1 - Sep 6, 2010

Naess Gallery • 10032 - 81 Ave • 780.432.0240 • paintspot.ca • Installation by Edward van Vliet • Through Sep, 2010

Profiles Gallery–St Albert • 19 Perron

St, St Albert • 780.460.4310 • artsheritage.ca • Guilded: Nine Guild Members, with St Albert Place Visual Arts Council (SAPVAC) annual juried community exhibition, highlighting the art of selected guild artists (Guilds within SAPVAC: Potters, Painters, Quilters, Paper Arts and Floral Arts Society) • Sep 2 - Oct 2, 2010

Provincial Archives of Alberta • 8555 Roper Rd • 780.427.1750 • culture.alberta.ca/archives • Archival Records and Climate Change Exhibit • Sep 9 Dec 18, 2010 • Opening reception: Thu, Sep 9, 7 - 9 pm

Royal Alberta Museum • 12845 - 102 Ave •

780.453.9100 • royalalbertamuseum.ca • Wildlife Photographer of the Year: until Jan 9, 2011 • Alberta Arts Days 2010: Interact with local artists (Nancy Schulz, Nicole St. Jean, Jill Stanton, Amanda Priebe, Claire Uhlic and Aaron Paquette) who will be creating artworks within the museum. Guided tours on Sat and Sun of the artworks found in and around the Museum (Indoor Art Tours at 10 am and 1 pm; Outdoor Art Tours at 11:30 am and 3 pm); Sep 17 - 19, 2010

SCOTT GALLERY 10411-124 St • 780.488.3619 • scottgallery.com • Summer Salon II: Artworks by Leslie Poole, Lynn Malin, Yuriko Kitamura • Aug 14 - Sep 17, 2010

SPRUCE GROVE ART GALLERY • 35 - 5 Ave,

Spruce Grove • 780.962.0664 • alliedartscouncil.com • Close-Ups: Artworks by members of the Allied Arts Council; Aug 23 - Sep 4, 2010; Opening reception: Aug 28, 1 - 4 pm • Open Art Competition: Artworks by artists over 18 in Alberta; Sep 7 - 25, 2010; opening reception: Sep 10, 7 pm • Seniors Show: Artworks by artists over 55 in Alberta; Sep 27 - Oct 16, 2010; Opening reception: Oct 2, 1 - 4 pm

VAAA Gallery • 3rd fl, 10215 - 112 St • 780.421.1731 •

Hand Weavers, Spinners and Dyers of Alberta: exhibition of textile work from the provincial organization • Sep 9 Oct 9, 2010 • Opening reception: Sep 9, 7 - 9:30 pm

Comedy: Sep 2010 Comedy Factory • 3414 Gateway Blvd •

780.469.4999 • thecomedyfactory.com • Headliner: Darryl Rhoades • Sep 23 - 25, 2010

Comic Strip • WEM, Bourbon St • 780.483.5999

• thecomicstrip.ca • TJ Miller; Sep 1 - 5, 2010 • Tommy Johnagin; Sep 8 - 12, 2010 • Charlie Murphy Live!; Sep 15, 2010, 7:30 pm and 9:30 pm; tickets: $34.95 • Craig Shoemaker; Sep 16 - 19, 2010 • Steve Byrne; Sep 22 - 26, 2010 • Reno Collier; Sep 29 - 30, 2010, 8 pm; $15

Dance: Sep 2010 Pilobolus Dance • Jubilee Auditorium,

11455 - 87 Ave • 780.428.6839 • albertaballet.com • Pilobolus Dance Theatre: Alberta Ballet, with the Fluid Movement Arts Festival and the Brian Webb Dance Company • Sep 21-22, 2010 • Tickets available at Alberta Ballet box office; single tickets for select performances available at Alberta Ballet's box office

FILM: Sep 2010 Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) • 2 Sir

Winston Churchill Sq • 780.422.6223 • youraga.ca • Warner Bros Cartoon Film Night screening and talk

Ave, 3 fl, Edmonton City Centre Mall West • 780.423.0844 • edmontonfilmfest.com • More than a hundred films— hand-picked from the festival circuit and from nearly 800 submissions! Parties! Filmmakers, actors, writers, directors—all in Edmonton; Sep 25 - Oct 2, 2010 • Full Schedule and Ticketing info available Sep 7, 2010; allaccess Festival pass or a 6-Pack (6 films for the price of 5) at discounted prices during Hot August Deals

FAVA • 9722 - 102 St • Open House: Come and

celebrate Alberta Arts Days at The Film and Video Arts Society - Alberta (FAVA). Discover the place where independent film, video and media artists spring into action. Tour the facilities, see professional gear demonstrations and find out what FAVA is all about • Sat, Sep 18, 2010, 2:30 - 5:30 pm

From Books to Film • Stanley A. Milner

Library, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Sq • 780.496.7000 • epl. ca • Weekly showings of films adapted from books • Every Fri at 2 pm; Sep 3 - Dec 17, 2010

LITERARY: Sep 2010 Café Haven • Sherwood Park, 9 Sioux Rd •

780.417.5523 • cafehaven.ca • Story Slam in the Park: Storywriters read/perform 5 minute, original stories • Sep 14, 2010; 2nd Tue of the month; starting again in Sep 2010 • $5 (reader registration; into the hat for the Slam Off)/$5 (suggested audience contribution; pass the hat)

Haven Social Club • 15120 Stony Plain Rd

• 780.915.8869 • Edmonton Story Slam • No cover; followed by a music jam • 3rd Wed every month; Wed, Sep 15, 2010; Sign up at 7 pm; Show starts at 7:30 pm • $5 (registration from writers to support the Society) • Winner walks out with all the audience donations

Idylwylde LibrARY • 8310 - 88 Ave •

780.496.1808 • Children's Author Visit: Sheree Fitch, author of Kisses Kisses Baby-O and If I Had a Million Onions, will share her stories and poems • Wed, Sep 22, 2010, 1 pm

Stanley A. Milner Library • Centre for

Reading and the Arts - Main fl • epl.ca • Bookin' It Booktalks for Adults; Thu, Sep 23, 2010, 2:30 pm and 12:15 pm • Writers' Corner: EPL's Writer in Residence hosts a friendly and supportive gathering with a different guest author each month to answer your questions and offer advice; last Sun of each month at 1:30 pm

Storytelling Festival: Cultures Connect • Fort Edmonton Park, Whitemud Dr

and Fox Dr • talesstorytelling.com • Workshops in the morning. Storytelling throughout the park in the afternoon featuring storytellers from across Canada with guest Cindy Campbell • Sun evening (8pm) concert at Egge's Barn with Cindy Campbell and Maria Dunn; concert tickets: $15 (adv, TALES 780.932.4409)/$16 (door) • Sep 5 - 6, 2010

T.A.L.E.S. STORY CAFÉ SERIES • Rosie's Bar, 10475 - 80 Ave • 780.932.4409 • talesstorytelling.com • Season Opener: Cultures Connect: Festival Teaser: A preview of the annual T.A.L.E.S. Storytelling Festival (Sep 5 - 6t) at Fort Edmonton Park • Thu, Sep 2, 2010, 7-9 pm • Cover charge: Pay-what-you-will ($6 min)

T.A.L.E.S. MONTHLY STORYTELLING CIRCLE • Centennial Rm, Stanley Milner Library •

780.932.4409 • talesstorytelling.com • Tell stories or come to listen • 2nd Fri of the month; Sep 2010 - Jun 2011, 7 - 9 pm • Free

THEATRE: Sep 2010 An Afternoon of One-Acts • Dow

Centennial Centre's Shell Theatre - Fort Saskatchewan, 8700 - 84 St, Fort Saskatchewan • 780.992.6400 • fortsask.ca/ftsk_thingstodo/Shell_Theatre.aspx • Fort Series: Presented by the Sheeptown Players, an Alberta Arts Days Celebration Event • Sun, Sep 19, 2010, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm and 4 pm • Free

Billy Bishop Goes to War • Citadel

Maclab Theatre, 9828 - 101 A Ave • 780.426.4811 • citadeltheatre.com • Written and composed by John Gray in collaboration with Eric Peterson, directed by James MacDonald, starring John Ullyatt; filled with rousing songs • Sep 18 - Oct 10, 2010 • Classic Landmarks Mas-

VUEWEEKLY // AUG 5 – AUG 11 2010

Network–live at the Roxy, 10708 - 124 St • 780.453.2440 • theatrenetwork.ca • Roxy Performance Series: Featuring the original six founding members of sketch comedy troupe: Sheldon Elter, Dana Andersen, Ryan Parker, Jeff Halaby, Matt Alden and Aaron Macri • Sep 2 - 5, 2010 • Tickets available at Theatre Network's box office, 780.453.2440

DARK STAR: THE LIFE and TIMES OF ROY ORBISON • Mayfield Dinner Theatre, 16615 -

109 Ave • 780.483.4051 • mayfieldtheatre.ca • Sep 7 - Nov 7, 2010 • Season ticket packages from $229

DIE-NASTY SOAP-A-THON • Varscona Theatre, 10329 - 83 Ave • 780.433.3399 • die-nasty.com • 18th annual live improvised soap opera presents 50 non-stop hours of improv comedy featuring guests from Rapid Fire Theatre, Mostly Water Theatre and The School of Night from the UK • Running continuously from Fri, Sep 10, 7 pm to Sun, Sep 12, 9 pm • Tickets and weekend passes available at the box office EURYDICE • Timms Centre, U of A Campus •

780.492.2495 • drama.ualberta.ca/studiotheatre.cfm • Studio Theatre • An imaginative re-telling of the Orpheus myth from the point of view of the young bride who dies on her wedding day, by Sarah Ruhl • Sep 23 - Oct 2, 2010 • Subscriptions start at $53 (student)/$83 (adult) at the Timms Centre for the Arts box office

sÀ la gauche de Dieu • La Cité Franco-

phone, 8627 rue Marie-Anne-Gaboury • 780.469.8400 • lunitheatre.ca • L'Uni Théâtre • By Robert Marinier • Sep 23 - 25, 30, 2010; Oct 1 - 2 2010, 8 pm; Sep 26, Oct 3, 2010, 2 pm

HEY LADIES! • Theatre Network–live at the Roxy,

10708 - 124 St • 780.453.2440 • theatrenetwork.ca • Roxy Performance Series: Starring Leona Brausen, Cathleen Rootsaert, Davina Stewart • Fri, Sep 24, 2010 • Tickets available at Theatre Network's box office, 780.453.2440

HOMELESS • Alberta Avenue, 118 Ave between 92

- 94 St • artsontheave.org • Jeremy Baumung's new oneman show; a funny, moving journey through the lives of those who society tries its best to forget. Directed by Kenneth Brown. Part of the Kaleido Family Arts Festival • Sep 10 - 12, 2010

The Importance of Being Earnest •

Dow Centennial Centre's Shell Theatre - Fort Saskatchewan, 8700 - 84 St, Fort Saskatchewan • 780.992.6400 • fortsask.ca/ftsk_thingstodo/Shell_Theatre.aspx • Fort Series: an Alberta Arts Days Celebration Event • Sep 17 18, 2010, 7:30 pm • Tickets: $15.50 (adult)/$10.50 (senior/ youth) available at 780.992.6400, TicketMaster

JAILBAIT • Varscona Theatre, 10329 - 83 Ave •

780.471.1586 • northernlighttheatre.com • Northern Light Theatre • Dark play, by Deirdre O'Connor, based on the relationship between grown men and teenage girls, directed by Trevor Schmidt • Sep 17 - 26, 2010 • Tickets: $20 (adult)/$18 (student/senior); Preview: $15 (adult/senior)/free (student); Opening Night: $25 (everyone, incl reception)

Kaleido Family Arts Festival • art-

sontheave.org • KaleidoFest.ca • Arts festival bringing art to the streets • Sep 10-12, 2010 • Free

Mamma Mia! • Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 - 87 Ave • Broadway Across Canada • Season Special Musical that combines ABBA's greatest hits with a tale of love, laughter and friendship • Sep 28 - Oct 3, 2010 • Season subscriptions include Grease and Legally Blonde the Musical, with option to purchase Mama Mia!, packages start at $106.80, available at 1.866.532.7469, BroadwayAcrossCanada.ca

Max and Ruby: Bunny Party! • Jubilee

Auditorium, 11455 - 87 Ave • Touring musical • Sat, Sep 18, 2010, 1 pm • Tickets at TicketMaster

MOSTLY WATER • Theatre Network–live at the

Roxy, 10708 - 124 St • 780.453.2440 • theatrenetwork. ca • Roxy Performance Series: Mostly Water Theatre mix live stage performance with video shorts, musical guests, games, prizes and more, producing a game/talk show unlike anything you have seen before • Sat, Sep 25, 2010 • Tickets available at Theatre Network's box office, 780.453.2440

Night at the Museum of Rock and Roll • Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 8882 - 170 St • 780.484.2424 • jubilations.ca • Aug 20 - Oct 24, 2010; seating: Wed - Sat: 6:15 - 6:40pm; Sun: 5 pm

MUSIC: Sep 2010 Accordion Extravaganza Festival

• 780.462.8345 • edmontonaccordion.com • Sep 24 - 26, 2010 • Accordion Grandstand Concert: Sep 24, 7:30 pm at Central Lions Seniors Recreation Centre, 11113 - 113 St • Sat - Sun festival events 9 - 4 pm at South East Edmonton Seniors Centre (SEESA) 9350 - 82 St • Sat Night Dance with The Cimarrons: 8 pm at SEESA • Tickets:

$15 (Accordion Grandstand Concert)/$15 (Sat Dance)/$6 (Sat/Sun Day)/free (kids 12 and under, day) available at TIX on the Square door

Arden Theatre • 5 St Anne St • 780.459.1542 •

ardentheatre.com • Season launch with Danny Michel (singer/songwriter folk-rock-country-blues-fusion) • Sep 24, 2010, 7:30 pm • Tickets on sale Aug 9, 10 am at the Arden box office

Beaumont Blues Festival • BADAS Fair

Grounds, 1 mile west of Beaumont on 50 Ave • beaumontblues.net • Featuring Amos Garrett, Boogie Patrol, Gordie Johnson, Paul Pigat, Kelly Hoppe • Youth at the Blues: Fri, Sep 3, 5 - 11 pm; $5 (free with weekend pass) • Sep 4 - 5, 2010, 1-11 pm, gates at noon • Tickets: $65 (2-day weekend pass) $35 (adult day)/$25 (senior/student day) available at Town of Beaumont office

Country Music Week • Various locations •

countrymusicedmonton.com • ccma.org • Featuring Songwriters' Café presented by SOCAN, new artist showcase, open mic night, CCMA Gala Dinner and Awards, jam session, CCMA Awards Show; Sep 8 - 12, 2010 • Winspear Centre: Hall of Honour Induction Ceremony: hosted by Jason McCoy and Michelle Wright, performances by Jaydee Bixby, Dean Brody, Hey Romeo, Carolyn Dawn Johnson and Crystal Shawanda; Fri, Sep 10, 2010; tickets: $40 available at winspearcentre.com

Dow Centennial Centre's Shell Theatre - Fort Saskatchewan • 8700 - 84 St, Fort

Saskatchewan • 780.992.6400 • fortsask.ca/ftsk_thingstodo/Shell_Theatre.aspx • Professional Series: Chilliwack • Fri, Sep 24, 2010, 8 pm • Tickets: $42.50 (adult)/$39.50 (senior/youth) available at 780.992.6400, TicketMaster

Edmonton Chante Festival 2010 •

Various locations • 780.469.4401 • edmontonchante. ab.ca • Canada's best Francophone musical acts from roots to rock. There will be concerts in a number of bars, restaurants, cafés and lounges in Old Strathcona • Sep 23 - Oct 2, 2010

Egge's Barn • Fort Edmonton Park • taless-

torytelling.com • T.A.L.E.S. Storytelling Festival Concert: With guest teller Cindy Campbell; music by Maria Dunn with some of Western Canada's finest storytellers • Sun, Sep 5, 8 pm • Tickets: $15 (TALES 780.932.4409)/$16 (door)

Festival Place 100 Festival Way, Sherwood

Park • 780.464.2852 • festivalplace.ab.ca • Wishbone Ash (pop-rock); Sep 17, 2010, 7:30 pm; tickets: $40 (table)/$36 (box)/$34 (theatre) • Marc Cohn (singer-songwriter); Sep 18, 2010, 7:30 pm; tickets: $50 (table)/$46 (box)/$40 (theatre) • Classic Albums Live Presents: The Beatles Abbey Road (pop - rock); Sep 24, 2010, 7:30 pm; tickets: $36 (table)/$34 (box)/$30 (theatre) • Hemingway Corner (pop-rock); Sep 25, 2010, 7:30 pm; tickets: $36 (table)/$34 (box)/$30 (theatre) • Tickets available at Festival Place box office

FULL MOON FOLK CLUB • St Basil's Cultural

Centre, 10819 - 71 Ave • fmfc.org • Crystal Plamondon Band • Sep 17, 2010, 7 pm (door), 8 pm (show) • Tickets: $17 (adv)/$20 (door)/$10 (child under 12, door) available at TIX on the Square

Horizon Stage • 1001 Calahoo Rd, Spruce Grove

• 780.962.8995 • Alberta Arts Days–U22 Concert: Calum Graham, Lyra Brown, Alanna Clarke, Lucas Chaisson; Sat, Sep 18, 2010, 7:30 pm; tickets: $20 (adult)/$15 (student/senior)/$5 eyeGO • Splash'N Boots; Sun, Sep 19, 2010, 2 pm; tickets: $15 (all ages) • The Beatlemaniacs; Thu, Sep 30, 2010, 7:30 pm; tickets: $35 (adult)/$30 (student/senior)/$5 eyeGO • Tickets available at Horizon Stage box office, TicketMaster

Jubilee Auditorium • 11455 - 87 Ave •

Crowded House, guests; Wed, Sep 1, 2010, 7:30 pm; tickets: $39.50 and $69.50 available at TicketMaster • Johnny Reid; Sep 13-16, 2010, 7:30 pm; tickets: $20, $40, $60 at all TicketMaster

Kaleido Family Arts Festival • art-

sontheave.org • KaleidoFest.ca • Arts festival bringing art to the streets • Sep 10 - 12, 2010 • Free

Northern Bluegrass Circle Music Society • Pleasantview Community League, 10860 57 Ave • bluegrassnorth.com • Acoustic Bluegrass Music Jam; acoustic music circle. Slow pitch for beginners: 1st and 3rd Wed prior to regular jam • Every Wed, 6.30 pm • Tickets $2 (member)/$4 (non-member)

Northern Lights Folk Club • Queen

Alexandra Community Hall, 10425 University Ave • northernlightsfc.ca • Tracey Grammar • Fri, Sep 24, 2010 • Tickets: $18 (adv) • Season package info by T: 780.288.8111; ticket outlet info at northernlightsfc.ca

Provincial Archives of Alberta • 8555 Roper Rd • 780.427.1750 • culture.alberta.ca/archives • Arts Day Celebration: The Original Order Café: The Wheat Pool • Sat, Sep 18, 2010 • Tickets required for entry; please call 780.427.0356

Sonic Boom • Northlands Park • sonicboom-

festival.com • Alternative music festival, with Mother

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VUEWEEKLY // AUG 5 – AUG 11 2010

Mother, Wintersleep, Weezer, Arkells, Bad Religion, Rise Against, Tokyo Police Club and more • Sat, Sep 4, 2010, 11:30 am (Gates) • $83 at TicketMaster, unionevents.com

Stanley A. Milner Library • Centre for

Reading and the Arts, Main Fl • epl.ca • Celebrate Alberta Arts Days: The Global Voices Choir presents the music and stories of many cultures • Sun, Sep 19, 2010, 1:30 pm • Drop-in

Storytelling Festival - Concert •

Egge's Barn, Fort Edmonton Park, Whitemud Dr and Fox Dr • talesstorytelling.com • Maria Dunn with storyteller Cindy Campbell • Sep 5, 2010, 8 pm • Tickets: $15 (adv, TALES 780.932.4409)/$16 (door)

Winspear Centre • Sir Winston Churchill Sq•

winspearcentre.com • Los Lobos, John Hiatt and The Combo • Sep 1, 2010, 7:30 pm; tickets: $59.75 available at Winspear box office • Carlton Showband; Sep 20, 2010, 7 pm; tickets: $50.50 available at Winspear box office

CLASSICAL MUSIC: Sep 2010 Cosmopolitan Music Society of Edmonton • Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre,

8426 Gateway Blvd • Chop Builder Bootcamp with Raymond Baril, Dr. Anglea Schroeder and Garry Silverman • Sat, Sep 25, 2010, 9 am - 6 pm • $40 (Pre-register

by Sep 17); E: generalmanager@cosmopolitanmusic.org

Edmonton Raga-Mala Music Society • Royal Alberta Museum, 12845 102 Ave

• 780.445.7771 • edmontonragamala.ab.ca • Mysore Manjunath (violin), Ronu Majumdar (bansuri), Arjun Kumar (mridangam), Ramdas Palsule (tabla) • Sep 11, 2010, 7 pm

Edmonton Symphony Orchestra– Symphony Under the Sky • Heritage

Amphitheatre, Hawrelak Park • 780.428.1414 • EdmontonSymphony.com • Bach, Beethoven and Brahms on Sep 3, 2010, 7 pm; $29 (adult reserved)/$20 (adult, grass adv)/$25 (adult, grass day-of )/$13 (child reserved)/ free (child grass) • The Celtic Spirit: Sep 4, 2010, 2 pm • John Williams' Greatest Hits: Sep 4, 2010, 7 pm; $29 (adult reserved)/$20 (adult, grass adv)/$25 (adult, grass day-of )/$13 (child reserved)/free (child grass) • Family Matinee: Sep 5, 2010, 2 pm; $12 (adult)/free (child) • The Piano Men: Sep 5, 2010, 7 pm; $35 (adult reserved)/$25 (adult, grass adv)/$30 (adult, grass day-of )/$15 (child reserved)/free (child grass) • Great Canadian Song Book: Sep 6, 2010, 2 pm; $29 (adult reserved)/$20 (adult, grass adv)/$25 (adult, grass day-of )/$13 (child reserved)/ free (child grass)

Edmonton Symphony Orchestra

• Winspear Centre, Sir Winston Churchill Sq • 780.428.1414 • edmontonsymphony.com • Midweek Classics: Jens Lindemann plays Bach and Vivaldi; Sep 15, 2010, 7:30 pm • Robbins Pops: Jens Lindemann at the Pops; Sep 17 - 18, 2010, 8 pm • Saturday Masters: Mozart's Turkish Concerto: Corey Cerovsek (violin), Bill Eddins (conductor); Sep 25, 2010, 8 pm • Robbins Lighter Classics: Flamenco and other Spanish Delights; Sep 30, 2010, 8 pm • Tickets available at Winspear Centre box office

Jubilee Auditorium • 11455 - 87 Ave • Beijing

Opera: 2010 Beijing Opera Festival • Traditional Beijing Opera: Sep 10, 2010, 7:30 pm • Beijing Opera with Symphony Orchestra: Sep 11, 2010, 7:30 pm • Tickets available at TicketMaster

Stanley A. Milner Library • Main Fl, 7 Sir

Winston Churchill Sq • 780.496.7000 • Celebrate Alberta Arts Days: The Global Voices Choir • Sun, Sep 19, 2010, 1:30 - 2:30 pm • Drop-in

SUNDAYS @ THREE • Winspear Centre, Sir

Winston Churchill Sq • RCCO, Edmonton Centre Sundays @ Three Organ Recital Series: French organist Frederic Champion • Sep 26, 2010, 3 pm • Tickets: $25 available at the Winspear box office • Season subscriptions: $50 available at TIX on the Square; E: rcco@rcco. edmonton.ab.ca for information

October 2010 October 2010

art GALLERIES/MUSEUMS: OCT 2010 A. J. Ottewell Art Centre–Sherwood Park • 590 Broadmoor Blvd, Sherwood Park • 780.922.3179 • artstrathcona.com • Fall Show and Sale: Works by members of the Art Society of Strathcona County • Oct 22 - 24, 2010 • Fri night reception; artists in attendance

Agnes Bugera Gallery • 12310 Jasper Ave

• 780.482.2854 • agnesbugeragallery.com • Artworks by Jane Everett; Sep 25 - Oct 8, 2010; opening reception: Sep 25, 2 - 4 pm, artist in attendance • Artworks by Alain Attar; Oct 9 - 22, 2010; opening reception: Oct 9, 2 - 4 pm, artist in attendance • Artworks by Darrell Underschultz; Oct 23 - Nov 12, 2010; opening reception: Oct 23, 2 - 4 pm, artist in attendance

Alberta Craft Council • 10186 - 106 St •

780.488.6611 • albertacraft.ab.ca • Feature Gallery: Prairie

Excellence: A juried touring exhibition of fine craft from Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba; Oct 2 - Dec 18, 2010 • Discovery Gallery: Inspired: New work inspired by a tour of South Korea in Sep 2009 by four Calgary metal artists; Linda Chow, Crys Harse, Kari Woo and Simon Wroot; Sep 11 - Oct 30, 2010

Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) • 2 Sir

Winston Churchill Sq • 780.422.6223 • youraga.ca • Reframing a Nation; until Jan 30, 2011 • Jonathan Kaiser: Celestial Bodies: Aug 15 - Oct 11, 2010 • Edward Burtynsky OIL: Sep 18, 2010 - Jan 2, 2011 • Henri Matisse: A Celebration of Light and Line: Oct 30, 2010 - Feb 13, 2011 • Laura St. Pierre: Urban Vernacular: Oct 29, 2010 - Jan 16, 2011 • All Day Sunday: Oct 10, 12 - 4 pm, 2010; free with admission • Final day for The Art of Warner Bros Cartoons and MC Escher: The Mathemagician; Mon, Oct 11, 2010 • Art for Lunch: Oct 21, 12:10 - 12:50 pm; free admission

Centre d'arts visuels de l'Alberta

• 9103 - 95 Ave • 780.461.3427 • Celebration: Artworks by Jeannine Chalifoux (pastels, watercolours), paintings by Group Les pinceaux de l'amitié, Nathalie ShewchukParé, and Suzanne Gaultier; Sep 24 - Oct 12, 2010; opening reception: Sep 24 • Women in Art: Artworks

by Béatrice Lefevre (clay), Ute Rieder (watercolours, acrylics), Claude Boocock (acrylic), and Louise Piquette (watercolours); Oct 15 - 27, 2010; opening reception: Oct 15 • Symbiosis: Artworks by George and Judy Kubac (watercolours, mixed media), Sylvie Pinard (paintings), Doris Darbasie (mixed media, watercolours), Jacques Rioux (photos), Françoise Fiset (fibre art); Oct 29 - Nov 9, 2010; opening reception: Oct 29

Common Sense Gallery • 10546 - 115 St

• 780.482.2685 • commonsensegallery.com • Fact and Fancy: Narrative paintings by Jessica Plattner; Sep 10 Oct 8, 2010; opening reception: Fri, Sep 10, 7pm • Spill: artists are invited to Avenue Theatre with a few pieces of work. Paint and easels are provided so that people can make art while listening to the live music. There will be a vote on the pieces at the theatre, the most popular pieces will be shown at one of the Common Sense Galleries • 2nd Sun each month

Edmonton Design Exposed • Various

locations through Edmonton • madeinedmonton. org • How a Decade is M.A.D.E.: A 10-day celebration of M.A.D.E.'s 10th year of art and design exposure in Edmonton featuring lectures, film screenings and exhibitions • Oct 14 - 23, 2010

Fine Arts Building Gallery • Department of Art and Design, U of A, Rm 3-98 Fine Arts Bldg • 780.492.2081 • Artworks by Ben Williamson (Master of Fine Arts in Painting) • Wind From The East: Contemporary prints from China • Oct 5 - 30, 2010 • Opening reception: Fri, Oct 8, 7 - 10 pm

Gallery At Milner • Stanley A. Milner Library, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Sq • 780.944.5383/780.496.7031 • I Human: Artist's group exhibit • Oct 1 - 29, 2010

Haggerty Centre - Stollery Gallery • Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts, 9225 - 118 Ave • 780.474.7611 • ninahaggertyart.ca • Halloween Show: Artworks by Kib Sreng and the Nina Haggerty Centre artists collective • Oct 5 - Nov 1, 2010

Harcourt House • 3rd fl, 10215 - 112 St •

780.426.4180 • harcourthouse.ab.ca • Main Space: 12 Point Buck: Leila Armstrong and Chai Duncan, a collaborative duo explore representations of nature • Front Room: Artworks by local artist Jenny Keith-Hughes; Sep 9 - Oct 9, 2010; opening reception: Sep 9, 7 - 10 pm • Main Space: Artist in Residence Exhibition: Artworks by local artist Neil McClelland • Front Room: Paintings by local artist Duncan Johnson; Oct 14 - Nov 13, 2010; opening reception: Oct 14, 7 - 10 pm

Harris-Warke Gallery–Red Deer •

Sunworks Home and Garden Store, Ross St, Red Deer • 403.346.8937 • harriswarkegallery.com • Zygomatic Major: Paintings by Bryan Heck; Sep 27 - Oct 29, 2010; opening reception: Oct 1, 6 - 8 pm

Jeff Allen Art Gallery • Strathcona Seniors Centre, 10831 University Ave • 780.433.5807 • seniorcentre.org • Paintings by Jean Roth • Oct 5 - 29, 2010 • Opening reception: Oct 6, 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Latitude 53 • 10248 - 106 St • 780.423.5353 •

latitude53.org • Main Gallery: Works by Kristi Malikoff • Oct 1 - Nov 13, 2010

McMullen Gallery • U of A Hospital, 8440 -

112 St • 780.407.7152 • Essence: The Language of Flowers: Paintings and photos by Allison Argy Burgess, Sharon Moore Foster, and Dawn Leblanc; Aug 21 - Oct 24, 2010; opening reception: Aug 26, 7 - 9pm • The Crooked Trees of Alticane: Paintings by Ken Dalgarno; Oct 30 - Dec 24, 2010; opening reception: Nov 4, 7 - 9 pm

Multicultural Centre Public Art Gallery–Stony Plain • 5411 - 51 St, Stony Plain • 780.963.9935 • Painting installation by Isabella OrzelskiKonikowski; Sep 25 - Oct 27, 2010; opening reception: Sep 26 • Paintings by Geneva Moore; Oct 29 - Nov 30, 2010; opening reception: Nov 7

Naess Gallery • 10032 - 81 Ave • 780.432.0240

• paintspot.ca • Impressions in Wax: Wimmin in Wax members Kim Blair, Jane Montgomery, Catherine, Izabella Orzelski-Konikowski, Monica Dery, Diane Plasse', Sirkka Kadatz, Aurelia Lucy Saunders, Lorna Faye Kemp, Catheryn Seiifrit, Glenda Hope Lewisch • Through Oct, 2010 • Opening reception: Oct 7, 5 - 7 pm

Profiles Gallery–St Albert • 19 Perron

St, St Albert • 780.460.4310 • artsheritage.ca • Guilded: Nine Guild Members, with St Albert Place Visual Arts Council (SAPVAC) annual juried community exhibition, highlighting the art of selected guild artists (Guilds within SAPVAC: Potters, Painters, Quilters, Paper Arts and Floral Arts Society); Sep 2 - Oct 2, 2010 • Fun House: Cartoons, photography, paintings and film by Jack Jensen, George Tosczak, Ross Lynem, Paul Murasko & TBA (film artist); Oct 7 - 30, 2010

Provincial Archives of Alberta • 8555 Roper Rd • 780.427.1750 • culture.alberta.ca/archives • Archival Records and Climate Change Exhibit • Sep 9 Dec 18, 2010 • Opening reception: Thu, Sep 9, 7 - 9 pm

Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) • 2 Sir

Winston Churchill Sq • 780.422.6223 • youraga.ca • Film: Manufactured Landscapes; Fri, Oct 1, 7 pm; free; tickets at youraga.ca • Film: Petropolis; Fri, Oct 15, 7 pm; free; tickets at youraga.ca

Cinema At the Centre • Stanley A. Milner

Library • 7 Sir Winston Churchill Sq • 780.496.7000 • epl. ca • Centre for Reading and the Arts showcases littleknown films every month in the Library Theatre. Titles to be announced

Downtown Docs • Stanley A. Milner Library

Theatre, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Sq • 780.496.7000 • epl.ca • A new series featuring documentary films from the National Film Board (NFB) and classics from Edmonton Public Library collections • Thu, Oct 28, 2010, 6:30 pm

Edmonton International Film Festival • Empire City Centre 9 Cinemas, 10200 - 100

Ave • 780.453.9100 • royalalbertamuseum.ca • Wildlife Photographer of the Year: until Jan 9, 2011 • The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: Larger than life pop-up book exhibition; Oct 9, 2010 - Jan 2, 2011

Ave, 3 Fl, Edmonton City Centre Mall West • 780.423.0844 • edmontonfilmfest.com • More than a hundred films— hand-picked from the festival circuit and from nearly 800 submissions! Parties! Filmmakers, actors, writers, directors—all in Edmonton; Sep 25 - Oct 2, 2010 • Full Schedule and Ticketing info available Sep 7, 2010; allaccess Festival pass or a 6-Pack (6 films for the price of 5) at discounted prices during Hot August Deals

SPRUCE GROVE ART GALLERY • 35 - 5 Ave,

From Books to Film • Stanley A. Milner

Royal Alberta Museum • 12845 - 102

Spruce Grove • 780.962.0664 • alliedartscouncil.com • Seniors Show: Artworks by artists over 55 in Alberta; Sep 27 - Oct 16, 2010; Opening reception: Oct 2, 1 - 4 pm • Paper People: Papier-mâché artworks by Twyla McGann; Oct 18 - Nov 6, 2010; Opening reception: Oct 23, 1 - 4 pm

VAAA Gallery • 3rd fl, 10215 - 112 St • 780.421.1731 • Hand Weavers, Spinners and Dyers of Alberta: exhibition of textile work from the provincial organization; Sep 9 - Oct 9, 2010; opening reception: Sep 9, 7 - 9:30 pm • Shape and Form: Featuring artists Linda Willard, Julie Anne Hage and Terra Wedman's ceramic work that focuses on the number three as a visual draw. Also, featuring visual artist Dennis Brown who ventured into creating conceptual images based on an idea, a feeling, a memory or significant life event; Oct 14 - Nov 13, 2010; opening reception: Oct 14, 7 - 9:30 pm

West End Gallery • 12308 Jasper Ave •

780.488.4892 • westendgalleryltd.com • Landscape paintings by Rod Charlesworth; Oct 2 - 14, 2010 • Landscape paintings by W.H Webb; Oct 16 - 28, 2010

Comedy: Oct 2010 Comic Strip • WEM, Bourbon St • 780.483.5999

• thecomicstrip.ca • Reno Collier; Oct 1 - 3, 2010 • Jon Lovitz Special Presentation; Oct 15 - 17, 2010, 8 pm and 10:30 pm; sold out • Robert Kelly; Oct 20 - 24, 2010 • J Chris Newberg; Oct 27 - 31, 2010

FESTIVAL PLACE • 100 Festival Way, Sherwood

Park • 780.449.3378 • festivalplace.ab.ca • Cafe Series: Chuck and Albert • Oct 13, 2010, 7:30 pm • Tickets: $18 available at Festival Place box office

Horizon Stage • 1001 Calahoo Rd, Spruce Grove • 780.962.8995 • The Gizmo Guys • Sat, Oct 16, 2 pm • Tickets: $15 (all ages) available at Horizon Stage box office, TicketMaster

Maclab Centre for the Performing Arts–Leduc • 4308 - 50 St, Leduc • maclabcentre. com • Family Series: Gizmo Guys; Sun, Oct 17, 2010; tickets: $10 at TIX on the Square, Leduc Recreation Centre

Winspear Centre • Sir Winston Churchill

Square • 780.428.1414 • Just For Laughs is proud to present Cho Dependent, Margaret Cho's new show; Sat, Oct 2, 2010, 7 pm; tickets: available at the Winspear box office • Laugh for Life Gala: Comedian Tim Hawkins with performance painter Lewis Lavoie and recording artist Lianna Klassen; Sat, Oct 23, 2010, 6 pm (silent auction), 7 pm (main event); tickets: from $34 at LaughforLife.ca

Dance: Oct 2010 Brian Webb Dance Company • Timms

Centre for the Arts, 87 Ave, 112 St • 780.420.1757 • bwdc. ca • Zip Zap Zoom & Rossini Cards: Ballet Jazz de Montreal • Oct 7 - 8, 2010, 8 pm • Tickets: $30 (adult)/$20 (student/senior)

Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance Company • Edmonton Expo Centre, Northlands •

cheremosh.ca/gala/index.html • The Art of Cheremosh Gala: Featuring dance performances, 3-course dinner and live music by the Mill Creek Colliery Band • Sat, Oct 30, 2010 • Tickets: $125 available by T: 780.616.5335 or E: gala@cheremosh.ca

Virsky • Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 - 87 Ave • boe-

narts.com • Dance Company of Ukraine • Oct 14 - 15, 2010, 7:30 pm • Tickets: available at TicketMaster

FILM: Oct 2010

Library, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Sq • 780.496.7000 • epl. ca • Weekly showings of films adapted from books • Every Fri at 2 pm; Sep 3 - Dec 17, 2010

Home Movie Day • Stanley A. Milner Library,

Edmonton Room • 780.496.7000 • epl.ca • Sat, Oct 16, 2010, 12 pm; Home movie inspections with archivists (noon - 4 pm); Screening of home movies (2 - 4 pm)

Remembrance Day Film Series • Stanley A. Milner Library, Edmonton Room • 780.496.7000 • epl.ca • Every Wed, Oct 27 - Nov 10, 2010, 2 pm

Film Discussion Group • Whitemud

Library, 145 Whitemud Crossing Shopping Centre, 4211 - 106 St • 780.496.1822 • Talk about movies with other movie buffs. We talk about different films each month • Tue, Oct 19, 2010, 7 pm • Pre-register with Ben T: 780.496.1822 E: bjanke@epl.ca

LITERARY: Oct 2010 Café Haven • Sherwood Park, 9 Sioux Rd •

780.417.5523 • cafehaven.ca • Story Slam in the Park: Storywriters read/perform 5 minute, original stories • Oct 12, 2010; 2nd Tue of the month • $5 (reader registration; into the hat for the Slam Off)/$5 (suggested audience contribution; pass the hat)

Edmonton Anarchist Bookfair •

Ukrainian Centre, 11018 - 97 St • edmontonanarchistbookfair.blogspot.com • Access radical books, see independent documentaries and participate in skill-share workshops • Oct 1 - 3, 2010

Haven Social Club • 15120 Stony Plain Rd •

780.915.8869 • Edmonton Story Slam: LitFest partners with Edmonton Story Slam. Participants will be invited to bring works of non-fiction • Oct 20, 2010

LitFest: The Edmonton Nonfiction Festival • Alberta Book Fair, 7 Sir Winston

Churchill Sq • 780.498.2500 • A celebration of true stories includes readings of award-winning nonfiction, film, music. Focusing this year on extraordinary local food and the writing that it inspires, and on the delicate balancing act of oil and water • Oct 14 - 24, 2010; special events on Sep 20 and Oct 7 • Festival passes and tickets: individual events $10 and up, available at TIX on the Square

Stanley A. Milner Library • Centre for

Reading and the Arts - Main fl • epl.ca • Bookin' It Booktalks for Adults; Thu, Oct 21, 2010, 2:30 pm and 12:15 pm • Stomp Around Haunted Alberta: 2nd fl; Book talk by author Barbara Smith from her collection of fictional ghostly tales set in real Alberta locations; Sat, Oct 23, 2010, 2 pm

T.A.L.E.S. MONTHLY STORYTELLING CIRCLE • Centennial Rm, Stanley Milner Library •

780.932.4409 • talesstorytelling.com • Tell stories or come to listen • 2nd Fri of the month; Sep 2010 - Jun 2011, 7 - 9 pm • Free

T.A.L.E.S. STORY CAFÉ SERIES • Rosie's Bar, 10475 - 80 Ave • 780.932.4409 • talesstorytelling.com • Skeletons In The Closet • Oct 7, 2010, 7-9 pm • Cover charge: Pay-what-you-will ($6 min)

THEATRE: Oct 2010 Any Night • Westbury Theatre, TransAlta Arts

Barns • 10330 - 84 Ave • 780.448.9000 • fringetheatre.ca • Fringe Theatre Adventures • A young woman suffering from night terrors and sleepwalking is drawn into a tender romance with the young man living above her.

But how does he know her so well? Part romance, part

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thriller, Any Night is an exploration of that thin line between trust and fear • Oct 21-31, 2010 • Tickets: $23 (adult)/$19 (student/senior); Fringe Adventure packages: $62 (adult)/$51 (student/senior)

Billy Bishop Goes to War • Citadel

Maclab Theatre, 9828 - 101 A Ave • 780.426.4811 • citadeltheatre.com • Written and composed by John Gray in collaboration with Eric Peterson, directed by James MacDonald, starring John Ullyatt; filled with rousing songs • Sep 18 - Oct 10, 2010 • Classic Landmarks Master Builder Mainstage Series subscription information available at citadeltheatre.com

Blithe Spirit • Memorial Arts Centre, 5206 - 50

St, Wetaskiwin • 780.352.8383 • wetaskiwintheatresociety.com • Waterworks' Players–Wetaskiwin Theatre Society • Comedy classic by Noel Coward; Novelist Charles Condomine has re-married but is haunted by the ghost of his late first wife • Oct 28 - 30, Nov 5 - 7, 2010, 8 pm • Tickets: $15 (Fri-Sat); $35 (Sat dinner theatre; must be purchased one week in adv), available at Dr Hewko's Office, The Jelly Bean, How Sweet It Is

DARK STAR: THE LIFE and TIMES OF ROY ORBISON • Mayfield Dinner Theatre, 16615 -

109 Ave • 780.483.4051 • mayfieldtheatre.ca • Sep 7 - Nov 7, 2010 • Season ticket packages from $229

DIE-NASTY • Varscona Theatre, 10329 - 83 Ave •

780.433.3399 • Live improvised soap opera continues its spectacular 20th season featuring passion, drama, betrayal, revenge and a dazzling array of the city's finest comedic talents • Every Mon, Oct 25, 2010 - May 2011, 7:30 pm • Tickets available at the box office

DIE-NASTY 20TH SEASON PREMIERE •

Varscona Theatre, 10329 - 83 Ave • 780.433.3399 • dienasty.com • Live improvised soap opera launches its spectacular 20th season • Mon, Oct 18, 2010, 7:30 pm • Tickets at the box office

EURYDICE • Timms Centre, U of A Campus • 780.492.2495 • drama.ualberta.ca/studiotheatre.cfm • Studio Theatre • An imaginative re-telling of the Orpheus myth from the point of view of the young bride who dies on her wedding day, by Sarah Ruhl • Sep 23 - Oct 2, 2010 • Subscriptions start at $53 (student)/$83 (adult) at the Timms Centre for the Arts box office

À la gauche de Dieu • La Cité Francophone, 8627 rue Marie-Anne-Gaboury • 780.469.8400 • lunitheatre.ca • L'Uni Théâtre • By Robert Marinier • Sep 23 - 25, 30, 2010; Oct 1 - 2 2010, 8 pm; Sep 26, Oct 3, 2010, 2 pm

Hank Williams LIVE 1952 • Festival Place,

100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park • 780.449.3378 • festivalplace.ab.ca • Musical theatre starring Joe Matheson (country) • Oct 8, 2010, 7:30 pm • Tickets: $36 (table)/$34 (box)/$30 (theatre) available at Festival Place box office

High Society • John L Haar Theatre • MacEwan Main Stage season • Oct 29 - Nov 6, 2010 • Tickets: available at TIX on the Square mid Sep, 780.420.1757

The Infinite Shiver • Varscona Theatre, 10329 - 83 Ave • 780.433.3399 • teatrolaquindicina.com • Teatro La Quindicina • Set in postwar Edmonton, a Broadway style musical comedy. Book by Jocelyn Ahlf and Andrew MacDonald-Smith, lyrics by Farren Timoteo, original music by Ryan Sigurdson (who leads the live band), starring co-writers Ahlf and MacDonald-Smith with Shannon Blanchet and Kendra Connor, directed

by Farren Timoteo • Oct 7 - 23, 2010, 7:30 pm • Tickets: $57 (adult)/$48 (student/senior) available at TIX on the Square

Intimate Apparel • Citadel Shoctor Theatre, 9828 - 101 A Ave • 780.426.4811 • citadeltheatre.com •

By Lynn Nottage, directed by Philip Akin; an Obsidian Theatre Production. Esther, a lingerie seamstress, looks for romance and fulfillment and the means to pursue her dreams • Oct 2 - 24, 2010 • Classic Landmarks Master Builder Mainstage Series subscription information available at citadeltheatre.com

Mamma Mia! • Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 - 87 Ave • Broadway Across Canada • Season Special Musical that combines ABBA's greatest hits with a tale of love, laughter and friendship • Sep 28 - Oct 3, 2010 • Season subscriptions include Grease and Legally Blonde the Musical, with option to purchase Mama Mia!, packages start at $106.80, available at 1.866.532.7469, BroadwayAcrossCanada.ca

MUMP AND SMOOT CRACKED • Theatre

Network–live at the Roxy, 10708 - 124 St • 780.453.2440 • theatrenetwork.ca • By Michael Kennard and John Turner, starring Michael Kennard and John Turner, directed by Karen Hines, music by Greg Morrison • Oct 5 - 6, 2010 (Previews); Oct 7 - 24, 2010 • Tickets available at Theatre Network's box office, 780.453.2440

Night at the Museum of Rock and Roll • Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 8882 - 170 St • 780.484.2424 • jubilations.ca • Aug 20 - Oct 24, 2010; seating: Wed - Sat: 6:15 - 6:40pm; Sun: 5 pm

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OH SUSANNA! - HALLOWEEN SPECIAL

• Varscona Theatre, 10329 - 83 Ave • 780.433.3399 • varsconatheatre.com/ohsusanna • The Euro-style variety spectacle premieres with its annual salute to All Hallows Eve with an evening of spooky songs, creepy cocktails and Halloween humour, guided by international glamour-ghoul Susanna Patchouli and her co-ghost Eros, God of Love. Prizes for best audience costumes • Sat, Oct 30, 2010, 11pm

Perfect Pie • Walterdale Theatre, 10322 - 83 Ave • 780.439.2845 • walterdaleplayhouse.com • By Canadian playwright Judith Thompson, directed by Mary Jane Kreisel • Oct 6 - 16, 2010 • Tickets: Subscriptions start at $72 (adult)/$62 (student/senior); Flex Pass: $45 (3 tickets in the season) available at TIX on the Square at 780.420.1757

Studies in Motion: The Hauntings of Eadweard Muybridge • Citadel

Shoctor Theatre, 9828 - 101 A Ave • 780.426.4811 • citadeltheatre.com • By Kevin Kerr, directed by Kim Collier, choreography by Crystal Pite, composed by Patrick Pennefather. A presentation from the Electric Company Theatre, Vancouver. Part of the Rice Theatre Series; for mature audiences, content and language may not be suitable for all patrons; audience advisory: nudity, strobe • Oct 30 - Nov 14, 2010 • Rice Theatre Series subscription information available at citadeltheatre.com

Tom Jones and the Temple of Doom • Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 8882 - 170 St •

780.484.2424 • jubilations.ca • Oct 29 - Jan 22, 2011; seating: Wed - Sat: 6:15 - 6:40pm; Sun: 5 pm

Under Cover • Stanley A. Milner Library, 7 Sir

Winston Churchill Sq • 780.439.3905 • concretetheatre. ca • Concrete Theatre explores the challenges faced by teenagers of Middle Eastern descent in Canada through Ella, who chooses to wear the hijab to her High School • Oct 29 - 30, 2010 • Touring Junior and Senior High Schools: Oct - Nov 2010

MUSIC: Oct 2010 Arden Theatre • 5 St Anne St • 780.459.1542 • ar-

Grove • 780.962.8995 • John Lee Sanders • Fri, Oct 8, 7:30 pm; tickets: $25 (adult)/$20 (student/senior)/$5 eyeGO • Foothills Brass with Autorickshaw (jazz, folk, world ); Tue, Oct 19, 7:30 pm; tickets: $20 (adult)/$15 (student/senior)/$5 eyeGO • Oliver Jones Trio (jazz); Fri, Oct 29, 7:30 pm; tickets: $35 (adult)/$30 (student/ senior)/$5 eyeGO • Tickets available at Horizon Stage box office, TicketMaster

Jubilee Auditorium • 11455 - 87 Ave • Great Big Sea, guests • Sat, Oct 30, 2010, 7:30 pm • Tickets: $45.50, $59.50 available at TicketMaster

Maclab Centre for the Performing Arts–Leduc • 4308 - 50 St, Leduc • maclabcentre. com • Performance Series: Dala • Sat, Oct 16, 2010 • Tickets: $27 (adult)/$22 (student/senior) at TIX on the Square, Leduc Recreation Centre

Northern Bluegrass Circle Music Society • Pleasantview Community League, 10860

- 57 Ave • bluegrassnorth.com • Acoustic Bluegrass Music Jam; acoustic music circle. Slow pitch for beginners: 1st and 3rd Wed prior to regular jam • Every Wed, 6.30 pm • Tickets $2 (member)/$4 (non-member)

Northern Lights Folk Club • Queen

Alexandra Community Hall, 10425 University Ave • northernlightsfc.ca • Martin Simpson; Sat, Oct 2, 2010; tickets: $18 • Ron Hynes; Sat, Oct 16 2010; tickets: $18 • Season package info by T: 780.288.8111; ticket outlet info at northernlightsfc.ca

WINSPEAR CENTRE • Sir Winston Churchill

Sq • winspearcentre.com • Winspear Presents Series: Broken Social Scene; Oct 9, 2010, 8 pm; tickets: $34 available at Winspear box office • STARS with Young Galaxy; Sun, Oct 31, 2010, 7 pm; tickets: $32.50 available at the Winspear box office

CLASSICAL MUSIC: Oct 2010

Convocation Hall • U of A • fwalive.ualberta.

ca/home/category/events/ • FolkwaysAlive!: Matt Glaser (fiddle), in concert with Byron Myhre, Daniel Gervais, Clint Pelletier, and Travis Switzer • Fri, Oct 15, 2010, 8 pm

montonchambermusic.org • Jacques Thibaud Trio and Anton Kuerti (piano) • Sat, Oct 9, 2010, 8 pm • Tickets: $30 (adult)/$20 (senior)/$10 (student) available at TIX on the Square, The Gramophone, door

Dow Centennial Centre's Shell Theatre–Fort Saskatchewan • 8700 - 84 St,

Edmonton Classical Guitar Society • Muttart Hall, Alberta College, 10050 Macdonald

Edmonton Chante Festival 2009 •

Various locations • 780.469.4401 • edmontonchante. ab.ca • Canada's best Francophone musical acts from roots to rock. There will be concerts in a number of bars, restaurants, cafés and lounges in Old Strathcona • Sep 23 - Oct 2, 2010

Edmonton Social Planning Council • Maple Leaf Room, Lister Centre, U of A Campus • edmontonsocialplanning.ca • 70th Anniversary Fundraising Gala: Maria Dunn • Oct 28, 2010, 6 pm • Tickets available at edmontonsocialplanning.ca

FESTIVAL PLACE • 100 Festival Way, Sherwood

Park • 780.449.3378 • festivalplace.ab.ca • Cafe Series: Jayme Stone (singer-songwriter); Oct 7, 2010, 7:30 pm; tickets: $18 • Cafe Series: Ray Bonneville (blues); Oct 8, 2010, 7:30 pm; tickets: $18 • Colin Linden (blues); Oct 9, 2010, 7:30 pm; tickets: $36 (table)/$34 (box)/$30 (theatre) • Charlie Major (country); Oct 12, 2010, 7:30 pm; tickets: $40 (table)/$36 (box)/$34 (theatre) • The Sojourners (blues); Oct 15, 2010, 7:30 pm; tickets: $32 (table)/$30 (box)/$28 (theatre) • The Amazing Love Song Tour: Richie McDonald and John Berry (country); Oct 17, 2010, 2 pm and 7:30 pm; tickets: $40 (table)/$36 (box)/$34 (theatre) • The Celtic Tenors; Oct 21, 2010, 7:30 pm; tickets: $40 (table)/$36 (box)/$34 (theatre) • Paul Reddick and the Sidemen (blues); Oct 23, 2010; tickets: $36 (table)/$34 (box)/$30 (theatre) • Cafe Series: Susan Werner (singer-songwriter); Oct 27, 2010, 7:30 pm; tickets: $18 • Tickets available at Festival Place box office

FULL MOON FOLK CLUB • St Basil's Cultural Centre, 10819-71 Ave • fmfc.org • The Gift: A Tribute to

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Horizon Stage • 1001 Calahoo Rd, Spruce

dentheatre.com • Inti-Illimani with Francesca Gagnon (Latin American folk music meets the voice of Cirque du Soleil); Oct 1, 2010, 7:30 pm • The Robert Cray Band (blues guitarist/singer); Oct 7, 2010, 7:30 pm • Carolyn Dawn Johnson (country star); Oct 8, 2010, 7:30 pm • Barney Bentall and the Grand Cariboo Opry (original and reinterpreted classics); Oct 21, 2010, 7:30 pm • Linda Tillery and the Cultural Heritage Choir (a capella ensemble); Oct 29-30, 2010, 7:30 pm; also playing a special kids show as part of the Family Series at 2 pm • Tickets on sale Aug 9, 10 am at the Arden box office

Fort Saskatchewan • 780.992.6400 • fortsask.ca/ftsk_ thingstodo/Shell_Theatre.aspx • Professional Series: John Lee Sanders; Sat, Oct 9, 2010, 8 pm; tickets: $32.50 (adult)/$29.50 (senior/youth) • Professional Series: Barney Bentall and the Grand Cariboo Opry; Sat, Oct 22, 2010, 8 pm; tickets: $39 (adult)/$36 (senior/youth) • Professional Series: Oliver Jones Trio; Sat, Oct 30, 2010, 8 pm; tickets: $37 (adult)/$34 (senior/youth) • Tickets available at 780.992.6400, TicketMaster

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the music of Ian Tyson; Oct 8, 2010, 7 pm (door), 8 pm (show); tickets: $17 (adv)/$20 (door)/child under 12 ½ price (door only) • Lynn Miles with Keith Glass; Oct 29, 2010, 7 pm (door), 8 pm (show); tickets: $17 (adv)/$20 (door)/$10 (child under 12, door) available at TIX on the Square

Alberta Baroque Ensemble •

Robertson–Wesley United Church, 10209 - 123 St • 780.467.6531 • Haydn and Company: Elizabeth Koch (flute), Allene Hackleman (horn) • Sun, Oct 24, 2010, 3 pm • Single tickets: $25 (adult)/$20 (senior/student) • Tickets available at the Gramophone, TIX on the Square, door

THE EDMONTON CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY • Convocation Hall, U of A Campus • ed-

Dr • 780.489.9580 • edmontonclassicalguitarsociety.org • Jérôme Ducharme, guitar • Fri, Oct 15, 2010, 8 pm • Tickets: $25 (adult)/$20 (student/senior/member) available at TIX on the Square, Avenue Guitars, Acoustic Music Shop, ECGS and at the door

Edmonton Opera • Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 87 Ave • 780.429.1000 • edmontonopera.com • Puccini's La Bohème, with the Edmonton Opera Chorus and the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra • Sung in Italian with English supertitles • Oct 23, 26, 28, 2010, 7:30 pm • Season subscriptions are on sale at Edmonton Opera's box office; single tickets go on sale Sep 15, 2010

Edmonton Raga-Mala Music Society • Royal Alberta Museum, 12845 - 102 Ave

• 780.445.7771 • edmontonragamala.ab.ca • Purnima Chaudhuri and Sangeeta Bandyopadhyay: Sangeeta Bandyopadhyay (Khayal), Samir Chatterjee (tabla), Saibal Bandyopadhyay (harmonium), Shruti Bandyopadhyay (surmandal), Purnima Chaudhuri (thumri), Samir Chatterjee (tabla), Pankaj Mishra (sarangi); Oct 16, 2010, 7 pm • 'Sangam' Meeting Of The Rivers–Hindustani Vocal Festival: Uday Bhawalkar (dhrupad), Manik Munde (pakhawaj); Oct 17, 2010, 6:30 pm

Edmonton Recital Society • Mut-

tart Hall, Alberta College, 10050 MacDonald Dr • edmontonrecital.com • Main Series: Featuring Natalia Shamayeva (harp); Tue, Oct 19, 2010, 7:30 pm; tickets: $30 (adult)/$20 (senior/student) available at TIX on the Square • Featuring Martin Kasik (piano); Thu, Oct 28, 2010, 7:30 pm; tickets: $30 (adult)/$20 (senior/student) available at TIX on the Square

Edmonton Symphony Orchestra

• Winspear Centre, Sir Winston Churchill Sq • 780.428.1414 • edmontonsymphony.com • Sunday Showcase: The Four Seasons: Julianne Scott (clarinet); Oct 3, 2010, 2 pm • Symphony Specials: ESO Gala: Cirque de la Symphonie; Oct 5, 2010, 7:30 pm • Masters: Fialkowska plays Chopin: Anu Tali (conductor), Janina Fialkowska (piano); Oct 15, 2010, 7:30 pm; Oct 16, 2010, 8 pm • Robbins Pops: Mysterioso: Music, Magic, Mayhem, and Mirth; Oct 29 - 30, 2010, 8 pm • Tickets

available at Winspear Centre box office

Lois Hole Library • 17650 - 69 Ave •

780.442.0888 • Sunday Afternoon Music: live musical performances • Sun, Oct 3, 2010, 2 -3 pm • Drop-in

Pro Coro Canada • McDougall United

Church, 10025 Macdonald Dr • procoro.ab.ca • Spectacular A Cappella: music for chamber choir • Sun, Oct 3, 2010, 2:30 pm • Tickets: $30 (adult)/$25 (senior/ student) available at Winspear box office

U of A Music at Convocation Hall •

Convocation Hall, U of A • music.ualberta.ca • Jacques Despres (piano), Joanne Perron (cello) • Sun, Oct 17, 2010, 2pm • Tickets: $20 (adult)/$15 (student/senior)/ special rates available for visiting school groups • Tickets available through the Department of Music's office, 780.492.0601, at the door on the day of the event

U of A Music at Winspear • Winspear

Centre • music.ualberta.ca • Symphonic Wind Ensemble • Thu, Oct 21, 2010, 8pm • Tickets: $20 (adult)/$15 (student/senior)/special rates available for visiting school groups • Tickets available at the Department of Music office, 780.492.0601, or at the door on the day of the event

November 2010

November 2010

art GALLERIES/MUSEUMS: nov 2010 Agnes Bugera Gallery • 12310 Jasper Ave

• 780.482.2854 • agnesbugeragallery.com • Artworks by Darrell Underschultz; Oct 23 - Nov 12, 2010; opening reception: Oct 23, 2 - 4 pm, artist in attendance • Sculptures by Patrick Meagher; Nov 13 - 26, 2010; opening reception: Nov 13, 2 - 4 pm • Artworks by Jerry Heine; Nov 27 - Dec 10, 2010; opening reception: Nov 27, 2 - 4 pm, artist in attendance

Alberta Craft Council • 10186 - 106 St •

780.488.6611 • albertacraft.ab.ca • Feature Gallery: Prairie Excellence: A juried touring exhibition of fine craft from Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba; Oct 2 - Dec 18, 2010 • Discovery Gallery: words, wit, wisdom and wool: Inspired by words and expressed in three dimensional fibre works by Red Deer artist Matt Gould; Nov 6 - Dec 24, 2010

Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) • 2 Sir

Winston Churchill Sq • 780.422.6223 • youraga.ca • Edward Burtynsky OIL: Sep 18, 2010 - Jan 2, 2011 • Henri Matisse: A Celebration of Light and Line: Oct 30, 2010 - Feb 13, 2011 • Laura St Pierre: Urban Vernacular: Oct 29, 2010 - Jan 16, 2011 • Symbolist Muse: Nov 20 Mar 13, 2011 • Reframing a Nation; until Jan 30, 2011 • Play on Architecture! BMO World of Creativity: Ongoing • Final day for Piranesi's Prisons: Sun, Nov 7, 2010 • All Day Sunday: Nov 14, 12 - 4 pm; free with admission • Art for Lunch: Thu, Nov 18, 12:10-12:50 pm, 2010; free • Refinery: Late Night Art Party: Sat, Nov 20, 2010; tickets at youraga.ca • Art in Context: In-depth courses on current AGA exhibitions; Tue, Nov 30, 6 pm, 2010; $25/$20 (AGA member)

Centre d'arts visuels de l'Alberta

• 9103 - 95 Ave • 780.461.3427 • Symbiosis: Artworks by George and Judy Kubac (watercolours, mixed media), Sylvie Pinard (paintings), Doris Darbasie (mixed media, watercolours), Jacques Rioux (photos), Françoise Fiset (fibre art); Oct 29 - Nov 9, 2010; opening reception: Oct 29 • Exuberance: Artworks by Sharon L Williams (oils and watercolours), Emma Cayer (oils and watercolours), Jacques Martel (oils and acrylics), Laura Watmough (oils), Deborah Lenihan, (jewellery); Nov 12 - 23, 2010; opening reception: Nov 12 • Fantasy: Artworks by Jeannette Ouellette (acrylics and watercolours), Keith Nolan (acrylics), Marie-Joëlle Driard (watercolours), and Yves Caron (photos); Nov 26 - Dec 7, 2010; opening reception: Nov 26

Common Sense Gallery • 10546 - 115 St •

780.482.2685 • commonsensegallery.com • Spill: artists are invited to Avenue Theatre with a few pieces of work. Paint and easels are provided so that people can make art while listening to the live music. There will be a vote on the pieces at the theatre, the most popular pieces will be shown at one of the Common Sense Galleries • 2nd Sun each month

Fine Arts Building Gallery • Department of Art and Design, U of A, Rm 3-98 Fine Arts Bldg • 780.492.2081 • Artworks by Patrick Reed (Master of Fine Arts in Printmaking) • Artworks by Megan Hahn (Master of Fine Arts in Drawing and Intermedia) • Nov 9 - Dec 4, 2010

Gallery At Milner • Stanley A. Milner Library, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Sq • 780.944.5383/780.496.7031 • Khmer Rouge Prison: Photographs by J. Ness • Nov 1 - 30, 2010

Haggerty Centre - Stollery Gallery • Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts, 9225 - 118 Ave • 780.474.7611 • ninahaggertyart.ca • Artworks by Maria Pace-Wynters and Deborah Cardinal • Nov 4 - 28, 2010

Harcourt House • 3rd fl, 10215 - 112 St •

780.426.4180 • harcourthouse.ab.ca • Main Space: Artist in Residence Exhibition: Artworks by local artist Neil McClelland • Front Room: Paintings by local artist Duncan Johnson; Oct 14 - Nov 13, 2010; opening reception: Oct 14, 7 - 10 pm • Main Space: Artworks by local artist, Julian Forrest • Front Room: Artworks by Ian Forbes; Nov 25 - Dec 17, 2010; Opening reception: Thu, Nov 26

Harris-Warke Gallery–Red Deer •

Sunworks Home and Garden Store, Ross St, Red Deer • 403.346.8937 • harriswarkegallery.com • Annual Fundraiser: Nov 5 - 19, 2010 • Ceramics by Sheila KelbaWarawa; Nov 29 - Dec 31, 2010; opening reception: Dec 3, 6 - 8 pm

Jeff Allen Art Gallery • Strathcona Seniors Centre, 10831 University Ave • 780.433.5807 • seniorcentre.org • Artists Planting Seeds of Hope: Landscapes, florals and still lifes using mixed media and print making by students of the Mustard Seed Program under the instruction of Laura Foster • Nov 3 - 26, 2010 • Opening reception: Nov 10, 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Latitude 53 • 10248 - 106 St • 780.423.5353 •

latitude53.org • Main Gallery: Works by Kristi Malikoff • Oct 1 - Nov 13, 2010 • The Fine Art Of Schmoozy: Annual gala fundraiser and silent auction: Nov 27, 2010

McMullen Gallery • U of A Hospital, 8440 - 112 St • 780.407.7152 • The Crooked Trees of Alticane: Paintings by Ken Dalgarno • Oct 30 - Dec 24, 2010 • Opening reception: Nov 4, 7 - 9 pm

Multicultural Centre Public Art Gallery–Stony Plain • 5411 - 51 St, Stony Plain •

780.963.9935 • Paintings by Geneva Moore; Oct 29 - Nov 30, 2010; opening reception: Nov 7

Naess Gallery • 10032 - 81 Ave • 780.432.0240 •

paintspot.ca • Documenting the Ephemeral: Paper instalation by Claire Uhlick • Through Nov, 2010 • Opening reception: Nov 7, 5 - 7 pm

Profiles Gallery–St Albert • 19 Perron St,

St Albert • 780.460.4310 • artsheritage.ca • Your Thoughts, Like Stars: Installation of books by Edward Van Vliet • Nov 4 - 27, 2010

Provincial Archives of Alberta • 8555 Roper Rd • 780.427.1750 • culture.alberta.ca/archives • Archival Records and Climate Change Exhibit • Sep 9 Dec 18, 2010 • Opening reception: Thu, Sep 9, 7 - 9 pm

Royal Alberta Museum • 12845 - 102

Ave • 780.453.9100 • royalalbertamuseum.ca • Wildlife Photographer of the Year: until Jan 9, 2011 • The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: Larger than life pop-up book exhibition; Oct 9, 2010 - Jan 2, 2011

SPRUCE GROVE ART GALLERY • 35 - 5 Ave,

Spruce Grove • 780.962.0664 • alliedartscouncil.com • Paper People: Papier-mâché artworks by Twyla McGann; Oct 18 - Nov 6, 2010; Opening reception: Oct 23, 1 - 4 pm • Reflections: Artworks by members of the Allied Arts Council; Nov 8 - 20, 2010; Opening reception: Nov 13, 1 - 4 pm • Christmas Store: Artworks by members of the Allied Arts Council of Spruce Grove; Nov 22 - Dec 23, 2010; Opening reception: Nov 26, 7 pm

VAAA Gallery • 3rd fl, 10215 - 112 St • 780.421.1731 • Shape and Form: Featuring artists Linda Willard, Julie Anne Hage and Terra Wedman's ceramic work that focuses on the number three as a visual draw. Also, featuring visual artist Dennis Brown who ventured into creating conceptual images based on an idea, a feeling, a memory or significant life event; Oct 14 - Nov 13, 2010; opening reception: Oct 14, 7 - 9:30 pm • Persona: Featuring visual artists Debra Bachman Smith and Roxanne Driediger. Debra Bachman Smith explores an unconventional approach to painting and still life that expresses the human condition in terms of transience and psychological states of being. Roxanne Driediger's life sized paper dolls are centered around dress up games, the daily costume made for different social and work settings, of both private and public relevance; Nov 20 - Dec 18, 2010; opening reception: Nov 20, 7 - 9:30 pm

West End Gallery • 12308 Jasper Ave •

780.488.4892 • westendgalleryltd.com • Market scenes and party scenes by Claudette Castonguay • Nov 20 Dec 2, 2010

Dance: Nov 2010 Alberta Ballet • Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 - 87

Ave • 780.428.6839 • albertaballet.com • The Sleeping Beauty, Canadian Premiere with choreography by Kirk Peterson, accompanied by the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra • Nov 5 - 6, 2010 • Subscriptions for the 2010/2011 Season are on sale now; single tickets for select performances available at Alberta Ballet's box office

Brian Webb Dance Company • John L

Haar Theatre, 10045 - 155 St • 780.420.1757 • bwdc.ca • Prairie Dance Circuit: Choreographer Jason Stroh premieres a new solo work with dancer Hilary Maxwell • Nov 19 - 20, 2010, 8 pm • Tickets: $30 (adult)/$20 (student/senior) available at TIX on the Square, 780.420.1757

Mile Zero Dance • Art Gallery of Alberta, 2 Sir

Winston Churchill Sq • 780.424.1573 • Bodies in O: Dance portraits inspired by oil production and consumption • Nov 20, 2010, 8 pm

Moscow Ballet's–Swan Lake • Jubilee

Auditorium, 11455 - 87 Ave • moscowballetcanada.com • Staged by artistic director, Vladimir Troschenko • Nov 15 - 16, 2010, 7:30 pm • Tickets at TicketMaster

Vinok World Dance • Chateau Louis Hotel,

11727 Kingsway • 780.452.7770 • vinok.ca • Christmas Around the World 2010: Dinner theatre with host local singer/actor Timothy J. Anderson, and the Vinok dancers performance of folk culture with live music • Nov 16 - 21, 2010 • Tickets: on sale Sep 1, 2010; T: 780.454.3739 or E: info@vinok.ca

FILM: Nov 2010 Cinema At the Centre • Stanley A. Milner

Library • 7 Sir Winston Churchill Sq • 780.496.7000 • epl. ca • Centre for Reading and the Arts showcases littleknown films every month in the Library Theatre. Titles to be announced

Downtown Docs • Stanley A. Milner Library

Theatre, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Sq • 780.496.7000 • epl.ca • A new series featuring documentary films from the National Film Board (NFB) and classics from Edmonton Public Library collections • Thu, Oct 28, 2010, 6:30 pm

From Books to Film • Stanley A. Milner

Library, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Sq • 780.496.7000 • epl. ca • Weekly showings of films adapted from books • Every Fri at 2 pm; Sep 3 - Dec 17, 2010

Remembrance Day Film Series • Stanley A. Milner Library, Edmonton Room • 780.496.7000 • epl.ca • Every Wed, Oct 27 - Nov 10, 2010, 2 pm

LITERARY: Nov 2010 Café Haven • Sherwood Park, 9 Sioux Rd •

780.417.5523 • cafehaven.ca • Story Slam in the Park: Storywriters read/perform 5 minute, original stories • Nov 09, 2010; 2nd Tue of the month; starting again in Sep 2010 • $5 (reader registration; into the hat for the Slam Off)/$5 (suggested audience contribution; pass the hat)

Haven Social Club • 15120 Stony Plain Rd

• 780.915.8869 • Edmonton Story Slam • No cover; followed by a music jam • 3rd Wed every month; Wed, Nov 17, 2010; Sign up at 7 pm; Show starts at 7:30 pm • $5 (registration from writers to support the Society) • Winner walks out with all the audience donations

Stanley A. Milner Library • Centre for

Reading and the Arts - Main Fl • epl.ca • Bookin' It Booktalks for Adults • Thu, Nov 18, 2010, 2:30 pm and 12:15 pm

T.A.L.E.S. CONCERT • Catalyst Theatre, 8529 - 103 St • 780.932.4409 • talesstorytelling.com • Undaunted Enchantments: An evening of tales for adults, featuring Tellers from T.A.L.E.S. CD launch for the T.A.L.E.S. CD, Undaunted Enchantements • Thu, Nov 25, 2010, 7 - 9:30 pm • Tickets $15

T.A.L.E.S. MONTHLY STORYTELLING CIRCLE • Centennial Rm, Stanley A. Milner Library

• 780.932.4409 • talesstorytelling.com • Tell stories or come to listen • 2nd Fri of the month; Sep 2010 - Jun 2011, 7 - 9 pm • Free

T.A.L.E.S. STORY CAFÉ SERIES • Rosie's Bar,

10475 - 80 Ave • 780.932.4409 • talesstorytelling.com • War And Peace; open mic opportunity • Nov 4, 2010, 7 9 pm • Cover charge: Pay-what-you-will ($6 min)

THEATRE: Nov 2010 The Ash Girl • Concordia University College of

Alberta, Tegler Auditorium, 7128 Ada Blvd • 780.479.9269 • A lyrical and thought-provoking take on Cinderella by Timberlake Wertenbaker, directed by Patricia Darbasie • Nov 18 - 20, 7:30 pm; Sun, Nov 21, 2 pm; Pay-whatyou-can Preview: Wed, Nov 17, 7:30 pm • Tickets: $10 (adult)/$8 (student/senior) available at the door

Blithe Spirit • Memorial Arts Centre, 5206 - 50

St, Wetaskiwin • 780.352.8383 • wetaskiwintheatresociety.com • Waterworks' Players–Wetaskiwin Theatre Society • Comedy classic by Noel Coward. Novelist Charles Condomine has re-married but is haunted by the ghost of his late first wife • Oct 28 - 30, Nov 5 - 7, 2010, 8 pm • Tickets: $15 (Fri-Sat); $35 (Sat dinner theatre; must be purchased one week in adv), available at Dr Hewko's Office, The Jelly Bean, How Sweet It Is

CABARET • Catalyst Theatre, 8529 Gateway Blvd •

Two One-Way Tickets to Broadway Productions present Kander and Ebb's Cabaret • Nov 11 - 20, 2010 • Tickets available at twoonewaytickets.com

A Christmas Carol • Citadel Maclab Theatre, 9828 - 101 A Ave • 780.426.4811 • citadeltheatre.com • Adapted by Tom Wood, based on the story by Charles

Dickens, directed by Bob Baker and Geoffrey Brumlik • Nov 27 - Dec 23, 2010 • Robbins Family Series subscription information available at citadeltheatre.com

The Crucible • Horizon Stage, 1001 Calahoo

Rd, Spruce Grove • 780.962.8995 • Arthur Miller's The Crucible presented by Horizon Players • Nov 18 - 20, 2010, 7:30 pm • Tickets: $20 (adult)/$15 (student/ senior)/$5 eyeGO; available at Horizon Stage box office, TicketMaster

DARK STAR: THE LIFE and TIMES OF ROY ORBISON • Mayfield Dinner Theatre, 16615 -

109 Ave • 780.483.4051 • mayfieldtheatre.ca • Sep 7 - Nov 7, 2010 • Season ticket packages from $229

DIE-NASTY • Varscona Theatre, 10329 - 83 Ave •

780.433.3399 • Live improvised soap opera continues its spectacular 20th season featuring passion, drama, betrayal, revenge and a dazzling array of the city's finest comedic talents • Every Mon, Oct 25, 2010 - May 2011, 7:30 pm • Tickets available at the box office

THE FOURTH GRADERS PRESENT AN UNNAMED LOVE-SUICIDE • Studio B in the

TransAlta Arts Barns, 10330 84 Ave • 780.471.1586 • northernlighttheatre.com • Northern Light Theatre • The re-counting of the death of two fourth graders as told by their poetic and darkly fascinating classmates,

by Sean Graney • Nov 2 - 14, 2010 • Tickets: Opening: $25 (adult/student/senior, incl opening night reception); All other performances: $20 (adult)/$18 (student/senior); Season subsciptions are now available

The Frog Prince • Dow Centennial Centre's

Shell Theatre, 8700 - 84 St, Fort Saskatchewan • 780.992.6400 • fortsask.ca/ftsk_thingstodo/Shell_Theatre.aspx • Family Series: Presented by Missoula Children's Theatre • Sat, Nov 13, 2010, 3 pm and 7 pm • Tickets: $13 (adult)/$8 (senior/youth) available at 780.992.6400, TicketMaster

GREASE • Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 - 87 Ave • Broad-

way Across Canada • Musical set in the '50s. Danny and Sandy, the girl next door, fall in love • Nov 9 - 14, 2010 • Season subscriptions include Grease and Legally Blonde the Musical, with option to purchase Mama Mia!, packages start at $106.80, available at 1.866.532.7469, BroadwayAcrossCanada.ca

HARD CORE LOGO: LIVE • Theatre Network–

live at the Roxy, 10708 - 124 St • 780.453.2440 • theatrenetwork.ca • Co-produced with November Theatre and Touchstone Theatre, adapted by Michael Scholar, Jr, based on the book by Michael Turner, original music

by Joe "Shithead" Keithley of D.O.A., lyrics by Michael Turner. The story of an ill-fated reunion tour of one of punk rock's most notorious bands • Nov 16 - 17 (Preview); Nov 18 - Dec 5, 2010 • Tickets available at Theatre Network's box office, 780.453.2440

High Society • John L Haar Theatre • MacEwan Main Stage season • Oct 29 - Nov 6, 2010 • Tickets: available at TIX on the Square mid Sep, 780.420.1757 The Loud and Queer Cabaret • La

Cité Francophone, 8627 rue Marie-Anne-Gaboury • 780.477.5955 ext 301 • workshopwest.org • Presented by Workshop West Theatre • Nov 12 - 13, 2010

U of A Campus • 780.492.2495 • drama.ualberta.ca/ studiotheatre.cfm • Studio Theatre • Three friends hunt for love and sex in the city under the fearful grip of a serial killer stalking young women, by Brad Fraser, guest director John Kirkpatrick • Nov 4 - 13, 2010, 7:30 pm; matinee on Nov 11 • Subscriptions start at $53 (student)/$83 (adult) at the Timms Centre for the Arts box office

WOMEN WHO STEAL • Varscona Theatre, 10329 - 83 Ave • 780.434.5564 • Shadow Theatre • Canadian Premiere by Carter Lewis, starring Coralie Cairns, Jeff Haslam, Karen Johnson-Diamond, directed by John Hudson. Adult situations and language • Nov 3 - 21, 2010 • Tickets: Opening, Fri/Sat night: $26 (adult)/$22 (senior/student); Sun - Thu: $22 (adult)/$18 (senior/ student); Preview: $12 (everyone); Tue: two for one; Sat 2 pm matinee: Pay-What-You-Can; Under 18: $10 anytime. Single tickets/subscriptions available at TIX on the Square, Shadow Theatre 780.434.5564, Varscona box office 1 hour prior to show

MUSIC: Nov 2010 Arden Theatre • 5 St Anne St • 780.459.1542 • ar-

dentheatre.com • Lunch at Allen's (Murray McLauchlan, Cindy Church, Marc Jordan and Ian Thomas); Nov 3, 2010, 7:30 pm • Kat Danser (swamp blues, CD release party); Nov 5, 2010, 7:30 pm • Montreal Guitar Trio with California Guitar Trio; Nov 13, 2010, 7:30 pm • Tickets on sale Aug 9, 10 am at the Arden box office

Dow Centennial Centre's Shell Theatre–Fort Saskatchewan • 8700 - 84 St,

Fort Saskatchewan • 780.992.6400 • fortsask.ca/ftsk_ thingstodo/Shell_Theatre.aspx • Professional Series: An Acoustic Evening with Michelle Wright; Fri, Nov 5, 2010, 7:30 pm; tickets: $42.50 (adult)/$39.50 (senior/ youth) • Professional Series: International Guitar Night; Tue, Nov 16, 2010, 7:30 pm; tickets: $28.50 (adult)/$25.50 (senior/youth) • Tickets available at 780.992.6400, TicketMaster

FESTIVAL PLACE • 100 Festival Way, Sherwood

Park • 780.449.3378 • festivalplace.ab.ca • Kevin Breit and the Sisters Euclid (jazz); Nov 5, 2010, 7:30 pm; tickets: $32 (table)/$30 (box)/$28 (theatre) • Professor Louie & The Crowmatix (pop-rock); Nov 6, 2010, 7:30 pm; tickets: $36 (table)/$34 (box)/$30 (theatre) • Cafe Series: Sue Foley and Peter Karp: He Said - She Said (blues); Nov 7, 2010, 7:30 pm; tickets: $18 • Cafe Series: John McDermott: Raised on Songs and Stories (Celtic); Nov 11, 2010, 7:30 pm; tickets: $18 • Jim Byrnes with Steve Dawson (blues); Nov 12, 2010, 7:30 pm; tickets: $36 (table)/$34 (box)/$30 (theatre) • Zachary Richard (singer-songwriter); Nov 13, 2010, 7:30 pm tickets: $40 (table)/$36 (box)/$34 (theatre) • Cafe Series: Archie Fisher (folk); Nov 17, 2010, 7:30 pm; tickets: $18 • Battlefield Band 2010 (Celtic); Nov 19, 2010, 7:30 pm; tickets: $36 (table)/$34 (box)/$30 (theatre) • The Duke Robillard Band (blues); Nov 27, 2010, 7:30 pm; tickets: $36 (table)/$34 (box)/$30 (theatre) • Cafe Series: Songwriters Circle with Rob Heath, Chloe Albert and Carrie Hryniw (singersongwriter); Nov 27, 2010, 7:30 pm; tickets: $18 • Tickets available at Festival Place box office

FULL MOON FOLK CLUB • St Basil's Cultural

rue Marie-Anne-Gaboury • 780.469.8400 • lunitheatre. ca • L'UniThéâtre: Théâtre français de Toronto, Théâtre La Rubrique and Théâtre du Tandem • By Jean-Rock Gaudreault • Nov 18 - 20, 2010, 8 pm; Nov 21, 2 pm

Centre, 10819-71 Ave • fmfc.org • John Reischman and the Jaybirds; Nov 12, 2010, 7 pm (door), 8 pm (show) • tickets: $17 (adv)/$20 (door)/child under 12 ½ price (door only) • Marc Atkinson Trio, Jim Hepler (opening); Nov 26, 7 pm (door), 8 pm (show); tickets: $17 (adv)/$20 (door)/$10 (child under 12, door) available at TIX on the Square

The Mating Season • MacEwan Theatre Lab •

Horizon Stage • 1001 Calahoo Rd, Spruce

Une maison face au Nord • La Cité, 8627

Nov 3 - 7 2010 • Tickets: available at TIX on the Square mid Sep, 780.420.1757

• 780.433.3399 • varsconatheatre.com/ohsusanna • The Euro-style variety spectacle with Susanna Patchouli and her divine co-host Eros, God of Love! Laughs! Music!

Cocktails! • Sat, Nov 27, 11 pm

Grove • 780.962.8995 • The Wright Songs: An Acoustic Evening with Michelle Wright; Sun, Nov 7, 2010, 7:30 pm; tickets: $40 (adult)/$35 (student/senior)/$5 eyeGO • International Guitar Night; Fri, Nov 12, 2010, 7:30 pm; tickets: $25 (adult)/$20 (student/senior)/$5 eyeGO • The Barra MacNeils (Celtic); Fri, Nov 26, 2010, 7:30 pm; tickets: $35 (adult)/$30 (student/senior)/$5 eyeGO • Tickets available at Horizon Stage box office, TicketMaster

Studies in Motion: The Hauntings of Eadweard Muybridge • Citadel

Northern Bluegrass Circle Music Society • Pleasantview Community League, 10860 -

OH SUSANNA! • Varscona Theatre • 10329 - 83 Ave

Shoctor Theatre, 9828 - 101 A Ave • 780.426.4811 • citadeltheatre.com • By Kevin Kerr, directed by Kim Collier, choreography by Crystal Pite, composed by Patrick Pennefather. A presentation from the Electric Company Theatre, Vancouver. Part of the Rice Theatre Series; for mature audiences, content and language may not be suitable for all patrons; audience advisory: nudity, strobe • Oct 30 - Nov 14, 2010 • Rice Theatre Series subscription information available at citadeltheatre.com

THE SUPER GROOVY '70S PART 2: KEEP ON TRUCKIN' • Mayfield Dinner Theatre, 16615

- 109 Ave • 780.483.4051 • mayfieldtheatre.ca • Nov 16 Feb 16, 2011 • Season ticket packages from $229

Tom Jones and the Temple of Doom

• Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 8882 - 170 St • 780.484.2424 • jubilations.ca • Oct 29 - Jan 22, 2011; seating: Wed Sat: 6:15 - 6:40pm; Sun: 5 pm

UNIDENTIFIED HUMAN REMAInS AND THE TRUE NATURE OF LOVE • Timms Centre,

VUEWEEKLY // AUG 5 – AUG 11 2010

57 Ave • bluegrassnorth.com • Acoustic Bluegrass Music Jam; acoustic music circle. Slow pitch for beginners: 1st and 3rd Wed prior to regular jam • Every Wed, 6.30 pm • Tickets $2 (member)/$4 (non-member)

Northern Lights Folk Club • northern-

lightsfc.ca • Queen Alexandra Community Hall, 10425 University Ave • Dennis Lakusta; Sat, Nov 6, 2010; tickets: $18 • Wise and Weathered (Catherine MacLellan, Raghu Lokanathan, Kim Barlow); Sat, Nov 20, 2010; tickets: $18 • TransAlta Arts Barns, 10330 - 84 Ave • Homefest • Sun, Nov 7, 2010 • Tickets: $15 • Season package info by T: 780.288.8111; ticket outlet info at northernlightsfc.ca

CLASSICAL MUSIC: Nov 2010 Alberta Baroque Ensemble • Robert-

son–Wesley United Church, 10209 - 123 St • 780.467.6531 • Baroque Chamber Music Treasures: Fundraiser for the Alberta Baroque Music Society with Susan Flook (violin), Heather Bergen (violin), Anna Kozak (violin), Colin Ryan (cello), Tammy-Jo Mortensen (harpsichord,

THE SEASON // 25

organ), Elizabeth Faulkner (flute), Beth Levia (oboe) • Sun, Nov 14, 2010, 3 pm • Single tickets: $25 (adult)/$20 (senior/student) • Tickets available at the Gramophone, TIX on the Square, door

Alberta Choral Federation • al-

bertachoralfederation.ca • Music Conference • RDC Mainstage, Red Deer: MCA opening concert featuring pianist Angela Cheng; Thu, Nov 4, 2010, 7:30 pm • RDC Mainstage, Red Deer: Alberta Honour Band and Alberta Youth Choir; Fri, Nov 5, 2010, 8 pm; tickets: $10 • Capri Centre's Santano Rm, Red Deer: MCA choral concert; Sat, Nov 6, 2010, 3 pm; tickets: $10

Arden Theatre • 5 St Anne St • 780.459.1542 •

ardentheatre.com • Alexander Sevastian (accordion); Nov 7, 2010, 11am brunch, 12pm performance • Tickets on sale Aug 9, 10 am at the Arden box office

Cosmopolitan Music Society of Edmonton • Winspear Centre • Lest We Forget

... A Musical Tribute • Sun, Nov 7, 2010, 7:30 - 10 pm • Tickets: $20, available at Cosmopolitan Music Society 780.432.9333, Edmonton and area Legion Branches, and TIX on the Square • E: generalmanager@cosmopolitanmusic.org

THE EDMONTON CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY • Convocation Hall, U of A Campus •

edmontonchambermusic.org • Paolo Pandolfo (viola da gamba) • Sat, Nov 27, 2010, 8 pm • Tickets: $30 (adult)/$20 (senior)/$10 (student) available at TIX on the Square, The Gramophone, door

Edmonton Classical Guitar Society • Muttart Hall, Alberta College, 10050 Macdonald

Dr • 780.489.9580 • edmontonclassicalguitarsociety.org • Irina Kulikova, guitar • Fri, Nov 19, 2010, 8 pm • Tickets $25 (adult)/$20 (student/senior/member) available at TIX on the Square, Avenue Guitars, Acoustic Music Shop, ECGS, and at the door

Edmonton Raga-Mala Music Society • Horowitz Theatre, 8900 - 114 St, U of A Campus • 780.445.7771 • edmontonragamala.ab.ca • Dance With Live Music: Rama Vaidyanathan (bharathanatyam), Ramamoorty Sriganesh (nattuvangam), Indu Nair (vocal), Arun Kumar (mridangam), G. S. Rajan (flute) • Nov 20, 2010, 7:30 pm

Edmonton Symphony Orchestra

• Winspear Centre, Sir Winston Churchill Sq • 780.428.1414 • edmontonsymphony.com • Symphony Specials: Chantal Kreviazuk (singer/songwriter); Nov 1,

2010, 7:30 pm • Symphony for Kids: Platypus Theatre's "Emily Saves the Orchestra"; Pre-concert Activities from 1 - 1:45 pm; Nov 6, 2010, 2 pm • Sunday Showcase: Saint-Saëns' First Cello Concerto: David Eggert (cello), Christopher Taylor (bass trombone); Nov 21, 2010, 2 pm • Masters: Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto: Elmar Oliveira (violin); Nov 12, 2010, 7:30 pm; Nov 13, 2010, 8 pm • Robbins Lighter Classics: ESO Showcase; Nov 18, 2010, 8 pm • Midweek Classics: Haydn's Surprise Symphony: Lucas Waldin (conductor); Nov 24, 2010, 7:30 pm • Saturday Masters: Rolston and Fewer play Brahms; Nov 27, 2010, 8 pm • Symphony Specials: Michael Kaeshammer's The Days of Christmas: Michael Kaeshammer (piano); Nov 30, 2010, 7:30 pm • Tickets available at Winspear Centre box office

Edmonton Youth Orchestra •

780.436.7932 • eyso.com • Eric Harvie Theatre, Banff Centre for the Arts: Banff Senior Orchestra • Sun, Nov 14, 2010, 2 pm • Winspear Centre: Senior and Intermediate Orchestras; Sun, Nov 28, 2 pm; tickets: $15 (adult)/$10 (senior/ student) • Tickets available at TIX on the Square

FESTIVAL PLACE • 100 Festival Way, Sherwood

Park • 780.449.3378 • festivalplace.ab.ca • Daniel Taylor (classical singer) • Nov 14, 2010, 7:30 pm • Tickets: $24 (table)/$22 (box)/$18 (theatre) available at Festival Place box office

Lois Hole Library • 17650 - 69 Ave •

780.442.0888 • Sunday Afternoon Music: live musical performances • Sun, Nov 7, 2010, 2 -3 pm • Drop-in

Pro Coro Canada • McDougall United

able at the Department of Music office, 780.492.0601, or at the door on the day of the event

December 2010 December 2010

art GALLERIES/MUSEUMS: DEC 2010 Agnes Bugera Gallery • 12310 Jasper Ave

• 780.482.2854 • agnesbugeragallery.com • Artworks by Jerry Heine • Nov 27 - Dec 10, 2010 • Opening reception: Nov 27, 2 - 4 pm, artist in attendance

Alberta Craft Council • 10186 - 106 St •

780.488.6611 • albertacraft.ab.ca • Feature Gallery: Prairie Excellence: A juried touring exhibition of fine craft from Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba; Oct 2 - Dec 18, 2010 • Discovery Gallery: words, wit, wisdom and wool: Inspired by words and expressed in three-dimensional fibre works by Red Deer artist Matt Gould; Nov 6 - Dec 24, 2010

Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) • 2 Sir

Winston Churchill Sq • 780.422.6223 • youraga.ca • Edward Burtynsky OIL: Sep 18, 2010 - Jan 2, 2011 • Henri Matisse: A Celebration of Light and Line: Oct 30, 2010 - Feb 13, 2011 • Laura St. Pierre: Urban Vernacular: Oct 29, 2010 - Jan 16, 2011 • Symbolist Muse: Nov 20 Mar 13, 2011 • Reframing a Nation; until Jan 30, 2011 • All Day Sunday: Dec 12, 12 - 4 pm; free with admission • Art for Lunch: Thu, Dec 16, 2010; 12:10-12:50 pm; free admission

Centre d'arts visuels de l'Alberta

Church, 10025 Macdonald Dr • procoro.ab.ca • Voices United: Male and female voices with Trent Worthington (conductor) • Sun, Nov 21, 2010, 2:30 pm • Tickets: $30 (adult)/$25 (senior/student) available at the Winspear box office

• 9103 - 95 Ave • 780.461.3427 • Fantasy: Artworks by Jeannette Ouellette (acrylic and watercolour paintings), Keith Nolan (paintings), Marie-Joëlle Driard (watercolours) and Yves Caron (photos); Nov 26 - Dec 7 • Miniatures and More: Featuring more than 35 artists; Dec 10 - 23, 2010; opening reception: Dec 10

U of A Music at Convocation Hall

Common Sense Gallery • 10546 - 115 St •

• Convocation Hall, U of A • music.ualberta.ca • The Enterprise String Quartet with Janet Scott Hoyt • Mon, Nov 1, 2010, 8pm • Tickets: $20 (adult)/$15 (student/ senior)/special rates available for visiting school groups • Tickets available through the Department of Music's office, 780.492.0601, at the door on the day of the event

U of A Music at Winspear • Winspear

Centre • music.ualberta.ca • Symphonic Wind Ensemble with the U of A Concert Band • Tue, Nov 23, 2010, 8pm • Tickets: $20 (adult)/$15 (student/senior)/special rates available for visiting school groups • Tickets avail-

780.482.2685 • commonsensegallery.com • Spill: artists are invited to Avenue Theatre with a few pieces of work. Paint and easels are provided so that people can make art while listening to the live music. There will be a vote on the pieces at the theatre, the most popular pieces will be shown at one of the Common Sense Galleries • 2nd Sun each month

Fine Arts Building Gallery • Department of Art and Design, U of A, Rm 3-98 Fine Arts Bldg • 780.492.2081 • Artworks by Patrick Reed (Master of Fine Arts in Printmaking)/ Artworks by Megan Hahn

Recovery Acres (Calgary) Society presents

“Expressive and a delight to watch” -Washington Post “Beautiful and refined, exemplifies, loyalty to the classical vocabulary.”

-New York Times

“...kaleidoscopic costumes ...the dancing was paramount...”

-Dallas Morning News

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(Master of Fine Arts in Drawing and Intermedia); Nov 9 - Dec 4, 2010 • Artworks by Anna House (Master of Fine Arts in Painting)/ Artworks by Lindsay Knox (Master of Fine Arts in Drawing and Intermedia); Dec 14 - 23, 2010 and Jan 4 - 15, 2011; opening reception: Dec 16, 7 - 10 pm

of vessels • Dec 2, 2010 - Jan 29, 2011

Gallery At Milner • Stanley A. Milner Library,

Royal Alberta Museum • 12845 - 102

7 Sir Winston Churchill Sq • 780.944.5383/780.496.7031 • Forest Rhythms: Acrylic paintings by Gail Echlin • Dec 1 - 30, 2010

Haggerty Centre–Stollery Gallery • Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts, 9225 - 118 Ave • 780.474.7611 • ninahaggertyart.ca • Totemic Manifesto: Clay artworks by the Nina Haggerty Centre artists collective • Dec 2 - 23, 2010

Harcourt House • 3rd fl, 10215 - 112 St •

Provincial Archives of Alberta • 8555 Roper Rd • 780.427.1750 • culture.alberta.ca/archives • Archival Records and Climate Change Exhibit • Sep 9 Dec 18, 2010 • Opening reception: Thu, Sep 9, 7 - 9 pm

Ave • 780.453.9100 • royalalbertamuseum.ca • Wildlife Photographer of the Year: until Jan 9, 2011 • The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: Larger than life pop-up book exhibition; Oct 9, 2010 - Jan 2, 2011

SPRUCE GROVE ART GALLERY • 35 - 5 Ave,

Spruce Grove • 780.962.0664 • alliedartscouncil.com • Christmas Store: Artworks by members of the Allied Arts Council of Spruce Grove • Nov 22 - Dec 23, 2010 • Opening reception: Nov 26, 7 pm

780.426.4180 • harcourthouse.ab.ca • Main Space: Artworks by local artist Julian Forrest • Front Room: Artworks by Ian Forbes • Nov 25 - Dec 17, 2010; opening reception: Thu, Nov 26

VAAA Gallery • 3rd fl, 10215 - 112 St • 780.421.1731

Harris-Warke Gallery–Red Deer •

West End Gallery • 12308 Jasper Ave •

Sunworks Home and Garden Store, Ross St, Red Deer • 403.346.8937 • harriswarkegallery.com • Ceramics by Sheila Kelba-Warawa; Nov 29 - Dec 31, 2010; opening reception: Dec 3, 6 - 8 pm

Jeff Allen Art Gallery • Strathcona Seniors

• Persona: Artworks by Debra Bachman Smith and Roxanne Driediger • Nov 20 - Dec 18, 2010 • Opening reception: Nov 20, 7 - 9:30 pm

780.488.4892 • westendgalleryltd.com • Market scenes and party scenes by Claudette Castonguay; Nov 20 Dec 2, 2010 • Christmas Calendar Show: Artworks by gallery artists selected to produce an artwork for West End Gallery's 2011 Calendar; Dec 4 - 31, 2010

Centre, 10831 University Ave • 780.433.5807 • seniorcentre.org • Christmas Show and Sale: Artworks by previous exhibitors in the gallery in 2010 • Dec 1 - 22, 2010

Dance: Dec 2010

McMullen Gallery • U of A Hospital, 8440

Ave • 780.428.6839 • albertaballet.com • The Nutcracker• Dec 10-12, 2010 • Subscriptions for the 2010/2011 Season are on sale now; single tickets for select performances available at Alberta Ballet's box office

- 112 St • 780.407.7152 • The Crooked Trees of Alticane: Paintings by Ken Dalgarno • Oct 30 - Dec 24, 2010 • Opening reception: Nov 4, 7 - 9 pm

Multicultural Centre Public Art Gallery–Stony Plain • 5411 - 51 St, Stony Plain • 780.963.9935 • Paintings and drawings by Mary Joyce • Dec 3, 2010 - Jan 11, 2011 • Opening reception: Dec 5, 2010

Naess Gallery • 10032 - 81 Ave • 780.432.0240 •

paintspot.ca • Mixed Media works by Natalie Shuchuck • Through Dec, 2010

Profiles Gallery–St Albert • 19 Perron

St, St Albert • 780.460.4310 • artsheritage.ca • Vessels: Ceramic vessels by Candice Ring, Mindy Andrews, Suzette Knudsen, Mary Swain; and Pierre Bataillard's paintings

Alberta Ballet • Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 - 87

Mile Zero Dance • Catalyst Theatre, 8529

Gateway Blvd • 780.424.1573 • BOOM: A Mile Zero Dance Salon curated by Kathy Ochoa. An evening of innovative short works from varied disciplines • Dec 5, 2010, 8 pm • Tickets: $10 (member)/$15 (non-member) available at the door

FILM: Dec 2010 Cinema At the Centre • Stanley A. Milner

Library • 7 Sir Winston Churchill Sq • 780.496.7000 • epl. ca • Centre for Reading and the Arts showcases littleknown films every month in the Library Theatre. Titles to be announced

Downtown Docs • Stanley A. Milner Library

Theatre, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Sq • 780.496.7000 • epl.ca • A new series featuring documentary films from the National Film Board (NFB) and classics from Edmonton Public Library collections • Thu, Dec 2, 2010, 6:30 pm

FAVA • Metro Cinema, 9828 - 101A Ave • fava.

ca • FAVA Freshworks: Experience new works of independent, artist-driven film and video art by FAVA members; see what's cutting edge in your community.

Presented by FAVA and Metro Cinema • Sat, Dec 11, 2010, 7 pm • Tickets: $10 (adult)/$8 (student/senior)/$6 (FAVA member)

From Books to Film • Stanley A. Milner

Library, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Sq • 780.496.7000 • epl. ca • Weekly showings of films adapted from books • Every Fri at 2 pm; Sep 3 - Dec 17, 2010

LITERARY: Dec 2010 Café Haven • Sherwood Park, 9 Sioux Rd •

780.417.5523 • cafehaven.ca • Story Slam in the Park: Storywriters read/perform 5 minute, original stories • Dec 14, 2010; 2nd Tue of the month; starting again in Sep 2010 • $5 (reader registration; into the hat for the Slam Off)/$5 (suggested audience contribution; pass the hat)

Haven Social Club • 15120 Stony Plain Rd

• 780.915.8869 • Edmonton Story Slam • No cover; followed by a music jam • 3rd Wed every month; Wed, Dec 15, 2010; Sign up at 7 pm; Show starts at 7:30 pm • $5 (registration from writers to support the Society) • Winner walks out with all the audience donations

Stanley A. Milner Library • Centre

for Reading and the Arts - Main fl • epl.ca • Bookin' It–Booktalks for Adults • Thu, Dec 16, 2010, 2:30 pm and 12:15 pm

Strathcona County Library • 401 Festival Lane, Sherwood Park • 780.410.8600 • sclibrary.ab.ca • Words in the Park: A one-day indoor event where people can meet local authors and enjoy an afternoon of book buying, entertainment and refreshments in the new library in the Community Centre • Sat, Dec 4, 1-4 pm • Free admission

T.A.L.E.S. MONTHLY STORYTELLING CIRCLE • Centennial Rm, Stanley Milner Library •

780.932.4409 • talesstorytelling.com • Tell stories or come to listen • 2nd Fri of the month; Sep 2010 - Jun 2011, 7 - 9 pm • Free

T.A.L.E.S. STORY CAFÉ SERIES • Rosie's Bar,

10475 - 80 Ave • 780.932.4409 • talesstorytelling.com • A Gift To Last; open mic opportunity • Dec 2, 2010, 7 - 9 pm • Cover charge: Pay-what-you-will ($6 min)

THEATRE: Dec 2010 A Christmas Carol • Citadel Maclab Theatre, 9828 - 101 A Ave • 780.426.4811 • citadeltheatre.com • Adapted by Tom Wood, based on the story by Charles Dickens, directed by Bob Baker and Geoffrey Brumlik • Nov 27 - Dec 23, 2010 • Robbins Family Series subscription information available at citadeltheatre.com

DIE-NASTY • Varscona Theatre, 10329 - 83 Ave •

780.433.3399 • Live improvised soap opera continues its spectacular 20th season featuring passion, drama, betrayal, revenge and a dazzling array of the city's finest comedic talents • Every Mon, Oct 25, 2010 - May 2011, 7:30 pm • Tickets available at the box office

Fall Festival of Scenes and One Acts • Concordia University College of Alberta

• Tegler Auditorium, 7128 Ada Boulevard • Phone 780.479.9269 • Fri, Dec 3 - 4, 7:30 pm; Sun, Dec 5, 2 pm • Pay-what-you-can

HARD CORE LOGO: LIVE • Theatre Network–

live at the Roxy, 10708 - 124 St • 780.453.2440 • theatrenetwork.ca • Co-produced with November Theatre and Touchstone Theatre, adapted by Michael Scholar, Jr, based on the book by Michael Turner, original music

by Joe "Shithead" Keithley of D.O.A., lyrics by Michael Turner. The story of an ill-fated reunion tour of one of punk rock's most notorious bands • Nov 16 - 17 (Preview); Nov 18 - Dec 5, 2010 • Tickets available at Theatre Network's box office, 780.453.2440

HEY LADIES! • Theatre Network–live at the Roxy,

10708 - 124 St • 780.453.2440 • theatrenetwork.ca • Roxy Performance Series: Starring Leona Brausen, Cathleen Rootsaert, Davina Stewart • Fri, Dec 10, 2010 • Tickets available at Theatre Network's box office, 780.453.2440

Irving Berlin's White Christmas

• Festival Place, 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park • 780.449.3378 • festivalplace.ab.ca • Presented by Festival Players, music and lyrics by Irving Berlin, book by David Ives and Paul Blake • Dec 17 - 30, 2010 • Tickets: $32 (adult)/$20 (child); Meals are available for some shows of this production, for a separate additional charge: to make meal arrangements contact the Festival Place box office at 780.449.3378 at least 48 hours before the date

of the show

Jack and the Beanstalk • Westbury

Theatre, TransAlta Arts Barns • 10330 - 84 Ave • 780.448.9000 • fringetheatre.ca • Fringe Theatre Adventures Family Theatre: Musical theatre rendition of the fairy tale classic • Dec 3-12, 2010 • Tickets: $18 (adult)/$15 (student/senior)/$12.50 (child); Family Adventure packages: $49 (adult)/$41 (student/senior)/$34 (child under 12)

MOSTLY WATER • Theatre Network–live at the

Roxy, 10708 - 124 St • 780.453.2440 • theatrenetwork. ca • Roxy Performance Series: Mostly Water Theatre mix live stage performance with video shorts, musical guests, games, prizes and more, producing a game/talk show unlike anything you have seen before • Sat, Dec 18, 2010 • Tickets available at Theatre Network's box office, 780.453.2440

Much Ado About Nothing • Walterdale

Theatre, 10322 - 83 Ave • 780.439.2845 • walterdaleplayhouse.com • By William Shakespeare, directed by Anne Marie Szucs • Dec 1 - 11, 2010 • Tickets: Subscriptions start at $72 (adult)/$62 (student/senior); Flex Pass: $45 (3 tickets in the season) available at TIX on the Square at 780.420.1757

OH SUSANNA! CHRISTMAS SPECIAL •

Varscona Theatre, 10329 - 83 Ave • 780.433.3399 • varsconatheatre.com • The Euro-style variety spectacle's annual Christmas bash, hosted by enchanting elf Susanna Patchouli and the ever-jolly Eros, God of Love, featuring seasonal songs, holiday humour, and plenty of eggnog • Sat, Dec 18, 2010, 11 pm

SAVAGE IN LIMBO • Timms Centre, U of A

Campus • 780.492.2495 • drama.ualberta.ca/studiotheatre.cfm • Studio Theatre • Five lost souls in a seedy bar may have one last call for their dreams of a better life.

A one-act play by John Patrick Shanley, directed by Kim McCaw • Dec 2 - 11, 2010; matinee Dec 9 • Subscriptions start at $53 (student)/$83 (adult) at the Timms Centre for the Arts box office

THE SUPER GROOVY '70S PART 2: KEEP ON TRUCKIN' • Mayfield Dinner Theatre, 16615

- 109 Ave • 780.483.4051 • mayfieldtheatre.ca • Nov 16 Feb 16, 2011 • Season ticket packages from $229

Tom Jones and the Temple of Doom • Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 8882 - 170 St •

780.484.2424 • jubilations.ca • Oct 29 - Jan 22, 2011; seating: Wed - Sat, 6:15 - 6:40pm; Sun, 5 pm

MUSIC: Dec 2010 Arden Theatre • 5 St Anne St • 780.459.1542 •

ardentheatre.com • Jazzy Christmas with PJ Perry & Bill Mays • Dec 10, 2010, 7:30 pm • Tickets on sale Aug 9, 10 am at the Arden box office

Dow Centennial Centre's Shell Theatre–Fort Saskatchewan • 8700 - 84 St

Fort Saskatchewan • 780.992.6400 • fortsask.ca/ftsk_ thingstodo/Shell_Theatre.aspx • Fort Series: A Country Christmas with The Gates Family and Visions Country Gospel • Sun, Dec 5, 2010, 7 pm • Tickets: $25 (adult)/$22 (senior/youth) • Professional Series: An Elvis Christmas starring Roy LeBlanc, World Champion Elvis • Fri, Dec 3, 2010, 7:30 pm • Tickets: $37.50 (adult)/$34.50 (senior/ youth) • Tickets available at 780.992.6400, TicketMaster

FESTIVAL PLACE • 100 Festival Way, Sherwood

Park • 780.449.3378 • festivalplace.ab.ca • A Freddy Cole Christmas (jazz); Dec 3, 2010, 7:30 pm; tickets: $36 (table)/$34 (box)/$30 (theatre) • The River City Big Band: A Jazzy Christmas; Dec 5, 2010, 7:30 pm; tickets: $32 (table)/$30 (box)/$28 (theatre) • Tom Jackson: Singing for Supper Christmas Concert; Dec 10, 2010, 7:30 pm; tickets: $36 (table)/$34 (box)/$30 (theatre) • The Rankin Sisters: A Maritime Christmas (Celtic); Dec 9, 2010, 7:30 pm; tickets: $60 (table)/$58 (box) /$56 (theatre) • Songs of John: Mark Sterling plays the music of John Lennon (pop-rock); Dec 11, 2010, 7:30 pm; tickets: $36 (table)/$34 (box)/$30 (theatre) • Tickets available at Festival Place box office

MacEwan Music Concert • John L Haar

Theatre • MacEwan Music Big Band Concert (Grant MacEwan University and U of A Big Bands) • Dec 6, 2010 • Tickets: available at TIX on the Square mid Sep, 780.420.1757

Northern Bluegrass Circle Music Society • Pleasantview Community League, 10860

- 57 Ave • bluegrassnorth.com • Acoustic Bluegrass Music Jam; acoustic music circle. Slow pitch for beginners: 1st and 3rd Wed prior to regular jam • Every Wed, 6.30 pm • Tickets $2 (member)/$4 (non-member)

CLASSICAL MUSIC: Dec 2010 Alberta Baroque Ensemble • Robert-

son–Wesley United Church, 10209 - 123 St • 780.467.6531 • Music for a Festive Season: Jolaine Kerley (soprano), U of A Madrigal Singers • Sun, Dec 5, 2010, 3 pm and 7:30 pm • Single tickets: $25 (adult)/$20 (senior/student) • Tickets available at the Gramophone, TIX on the Square, door

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Cosmopolitan Music Society of Edmonton • Old Strathcona Performing Arts

Centre 8426 Gateway Boulevard • A Very Cosmopolitan Christmas • Sat, Dec 4, 11, 2010, 7:30 - 10 pm; Sun Dec 5, 12, 2010, 2:30 - 4 pm • Tickets: $10 (adv adult)/$7 (adv student/senior) at door; $12 (adult)/$9 (student/senior) • E: generalmanager@cosmopolitanmusic.org

Da Camera Singers • First Baptist Church,

10031 - 109 St • Tidings of Joy: Christmas concert featuring Ottorino Respighi's "Lauda per la Nativita del Signore" as well as works by Sir John Tavener, Henryk Górecki and Arvo Pärt • Dec 19, 2010, 3 pm • Tickets: $20 (adult)/$15 (student/senior)

Edmonton Recital Society• Muttart Hall, Alberta College, 10050 Macdonald Dr • edmontonrecital.com • Main Series: Featuring: Daniel Bolshoy (classical guitar) • Sun, Dec 5, 2010, 7:30 pm • Tickets: $30 (adult)/$20 (senior/student) available at TIX on the Square

Edmonton Symphony Orchestra

• Winspear Centre, Sir Winston Churchill Sq • 780.428.1414 • edmontonsymphony.com • Symphony Specials: Handel's Messiah: Richard Eaton Singers; Dec 3 - 4, 2010, 7:30 pm • Canadian Tenors–Perfect Gift: the Canadian Tenors; Dec 6 - 7, 2010, 7:30 pm • Family Christmas Concert; Dec 19, 2010, 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm • Robbins Lighter Classics: Glad Tidings - A Lightly Classical Christmas: Bob Bernhardt (guest conductor), Archbishop Richard Smith (narrator); Dec 16, 2010, 8 pm • Robbins Pops: Christmas Pops: Robert Bernhardt (conductor), Times Three (vocal trio); Fri, Dec 17, 2010, 8 pm • Tickets available at Winspear Centre box office

Horizon Stage • 1001 Calahoo Rd, Spruce

Grove • 780.962.8995 • Richard Eaton Singers: Handel's Messiah • Sat, Dec 18, 7:30 pm • Tickets: $35 (adult)/$30 (student/senior)/$5 eyeGO; available at Horizon Stage box office, TicketMaster

Lois Hole Library • 17650 - 69 Ave •

780.442.0888 • Sunday Afternoon Music: live musical performances • Sun, Dec 5, 2010, 2 -3 pm • Drop-in

Pro Coro Canada • Winspear Centre, Sir

Winston Churchill Sq • 780.428.1414 • procoro.ab.ca • A Pro Coro Christmas: Jeremy Spurgeon on the Davis Concert Organ, Trent Worthington (conductor) • Dec 12, 2:30 pm • Tickets available at the Winspear Centre for Music, variety of ticket prices

U of A Music at Convocation Hall

• Convocation Hall, U of A • music.ualberta.ca • Trio Voce • Sat, Dec 4, 2010, 8pm • Tickets: $20 (adult)/$15 (student/senior)/special rates available for visiting school groups • Tickets available through the Department of Music's office, 780.492.0601, at the door on the day of the event

January 2011

January 2011

art GALLERIES/MUSEUMS: Jan 2011 Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) • 2 Sir

Winston Churchill Sq • 780.422.6223 • youraga.ca • Edward Burtynsky OIL: Sep 18, 2010 - Jan 2, 2011 • Henri Matisse: A Celebration of Light and Line: Oct 30, 2010 - Feb 13, 2011 • Laura St Pierre: Urban Vernacular: Oct 29, 2010 - Jan 16, 2011 • Symbolist Muse: Nov 20 - Mar 13, 2011 • Reframing a Nation; until Jan 30, 2011

Fine Arts Building Gallery • Department of Art and Design, U of A, Rm 3-98 Fine Arts Bldg • 780.492.2081 • Artworks by Anna House (Master of Fine Arts in Painting) • Artworks by Lindsay Knox (Master of Fine Arts in Drawing and Intermedia) • Dec 14 - 23, 2010 and Jan 4 - 15, 2011 • Opening reception: Dec 16, 7 - 10 pm

Gallery At Milner • Stanley A. Milner Library, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Sq • 780.944.5383/780.496.7031 • Sunrealm: Acrylic and graphite paintings by Pat Wagensveld • Jan 4 - 31, 2011

Haggerty Centre - Stollery Gallery • Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts, 9225 - 118

Ave • 780.474.7611 • ninahaggertyart.ca • iHuman group exhibition • Jan 5 - 30, 2011

Harcourt House • 3rd fl, 10215 - 112 St •

780.426.4180 • harcourthouse.ab.ca • Main Space: Installation by local artist Sherri Chaba • Front Room: I make my own friends: Local artist Cynthia Fuhrer • Jan 6 - Feb 12, 2011 • Opening reception: Thu, Jan 6, 7 - 10 pm

Harris-Warke Gallery–Red Deer •

Sunworks Home and Garden Store, Ross St, Red Deer • 403.346.8937 • harriswarkegallery.com • Book of Hours: Installation by Susan Delaney • Jan 10 - Feb 11, 2011 • Opening reception: Feb 4, 6 - 8 pm

Jeff Allen Art Gallery • 10831 University Ave • 780.433.5807 • seniorcentre.org • Artworks by

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Douglas Lester; Jan 4 - 25, 2011; opening reception: Jan 12, 6:30 - 8:30 pm • Landscape and portrait paintings, collage and photos by Elizabeth Verhagen; Jan 28 - Feb 23, 2011; opening reception: Feb 9

22, 2011, 8 pm • Tickets: $30 (adult)/$20 (student/senior) available at TIX on the Square, 780.420.1757

Latitude 53 • 10248 - 106 St • 780.423.5353 •

• Tales from Ukraine: With the ESO and narrator Gene Zwozdesky • Jan 13, 2011, 8 pm

latitude53.org • Main Gallery: Works by Jason de Haan • Jan 14 - Feb 12, 2011

McMullen Gallery • U of A Hospital,

8440 - 112 St • 780.407.7152 • Photo-abstracts by David Baine • Jan 8 - Mar 13, 2011 • Opening reception: Jan 13, 7 - 9 pm

Multicultural Centre Public Art Gallery–Stony Plain • 5411 - 51 St, Stony Plain

• 780.963.9935 • Paintings and drawings by Mary Joyce; Dec 3, 2010 - Jan 11, 2011; opening reception: Dec 5 • Artworks by Lucy Doull; Jan 14 - Feb 16, 2011; opening reception: Jan 16

Naess Gallery • 10032 - 81 Ave • 780.432.0240 •

paintspot.ca • Drawings and paintings by Justina Smith • Through Jan, 2011

Profiles Gallery–St Albert • 19 Perron

St, St Albert • 780.460.4310 • artsheritage.ca • Vessels: Ceramics by Candice Ring, Mindy Andrews, Suzette Knudsen, Mary Swain, and Pierre Bataillard's paintings of vessels • Dec 2, 2010 - Jan 29, 2011

Royal Alberta Museum • 12845 - 102

Ave • 780.453.9100 • royalalbertamuseum.ca • Wildlife Photographer of the Year: until Jan 9, 2011 • The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: Larger than life pop-up book exhibition; Oct 9, 2010 - Jan 2, 2011

VAAA Gallery • 3rd flr, 10215 - 112 St •

780.421.1731 • Tumulus's Trees: Fantasy Artworks by Ricardo Copado and the study of hills and mounds by Robert Dmytruk • Jan 6 - Feb 12, 2011 • Opening Reception: Jan 6, 7 - 9:30 pm

Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance Company • Winspear Centre, Sir Winston Churchill Sq

Mile Zero Dance • The ARTery, 9535 Jasper Ave • 780.424.1573 • BUST: A Mile Zero Dance Salon curated

by Shawn Pinchbeck. An evening of innovative short works from varied disciplines • Jan 29, 2011, 8 pm • Tickets: $10 (member)/$15 (non-member) available at the door

LITERARY: Jan 2011 Café Haven • Sherwood Park, 9 Sioux Rd •

780.417.5523 • cafehaven.ca • Story Slam in the Park: Slam Off–the competition from the previous months' winners; Storywriters read/perform 5 minute, original stories • 2nd Tue of the month; Jan 11, 2011 • $5 (reader registration; into the hat for the Slam Off)/$5 (suggested audience contribution; pass the hat)

Haven Social Club • 15120 Stony Plain Rd

780.433.3399 • Live improvised soap opera continues its spectacular 20th season featuring passion, drama, betrayal, revenge and a dazzling array of the city's finest comedic talents • Every Mon, Oct 25, 2010 - May 2011, 7:30 pm • Tickets available at the box office

Freeman on the Land • Living Room Play-

house, 11315 - 106 Ave • azimuththeatre.com • By Steve Pirot• Jan 18 - Feb 5, 2011 • Tickets available at the box office, 780.454.0583

HEY LADIES! • Theatre Network–live at the Roxy,

10708 - 124 St • 780.453.2440 • theatrenetwork.ca • Roxy Performance Series: Starring Leona Brausen, Cathleen Rootsaert, Davina Stewart • Fri, Jan 14, 2011 • Tickets available at Theatre Network's box office, 780.453.2440

780.471.1586 • northernlighttheatre.com • Presented

by Northern Light Theatre and Shadow Theatre • By playwright, Leif Olson-Cormack, inspired by the truelife events surrounding NBC's To Catch a Predator television show, world premiere • Jan 21 - Feb 6, 2011 • Preview: $15 (adult/senior)/free (student); Opening: $25 (adult/student/senior, incl opening night reception); all other performances: $20 (adult)/$18 (student/senior); season subsciptions are now available

780.932.4409 • talesstorytelling.com • Tell stories or come to listen • 2nd Fri of the month; Sep 2010 - Jun 2011, 7 - 9 pm • Free

T.A.L.E.S. STORY CAFÉ SERIES • Rosie's Bar, 10475 - 80 Ave • 780.932.4409 • talesstorytelling.com • Silk Road • Jan 6, 2011, 7 - 9 pm • Cover charge: Paywhat-you-will ($6 min)

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DIE-NASTY • Varscona Theatre, 10329 - 83 Ave •

T.A.L.E.S. MONTHLY STORYTELLING CIRCLE • Centennial Rm, Stanley Milner Library •

Arden Theatre • 5 St Anne St • 780.459.1542

Centre for the Arts, 87 Ave, 112 St, • 780.420.1757 • bwdc. ca • Relay: Ame Henderson/Public Recordings • Jan 21 -

Playing Space, Timms Centre for the Arts, University of Alberta • 780.477.5955 ext 301 • workshopwest.org • Presented by Workshop West Theatre • Jan 19 - 23, 2011

Mama Mio • Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 8882 - 170

THEATRE: Jan 2011

Brian Webb Dance Company • Timms

The Canoe Theatre Festival • Second

• 780.915.8869 • Edmonton Story Slam • No cover; followed by a music jam • 3rd Wed every month; Wed, Jan 19, 2011; Sign up at 7 pm; Show starts at 7:30 pm • $5 (registration from writers to support the Society) • Winner walks out with all the audience donations

Dance: Jan 2011 • ardentheatre.com • CIRCA: Australia-based show features the classic charm of traditional circus injected with contemporary dance • Jan 28, 2011, 8 pm • Tickets on sale Aug 9, 10 am at the Arden box office

- Feb 20, 2011 • Classic Landmarks Master Builder Mainstage Series subscription information available at citadeltheatre.com

Theatre, 9828 - 101 A Ave • 780.426.4811 • citadeltheatre.com • By Tracy Letts, directed by Bob Baker, starring Fiona Reid and Brenda Robins. When the large Weston family unexpectedly reunites after Dad disappears, the homestead explodes in a maelstrom of repressed truths and unsettling secrets. Extremely strong language, mature themes, smoking • Jan 29

St • 780.484.2424 • jubilations.ca • Jan 28 - Apr 3, 2011; seating: Wed - Sat: 6:15 - 6:40pm; Sun: 5 pm

MEAT PUPPET • Varscona Theatre, 10329 83 Ave •

Mozart: Ze Komplete Hystery •

Westbury Theatre, TransAlta Arts Barns • 10330 - 84 Ave • 780.448.9000 • fringetheatre.ca • Fringe Theatre Adventures presents Rainer Hersch's take on the character of Wolfgang Amadeus using costume, comedy and piano playing • Jan 20 - 30, 2011 • Tickets: $23 (adult)/$19 (student/senior); Fringe Adventure packages: $62 (adult)/$51 (student/senior)

The Music Man • John L Haar Theatre • Mac-

Ewan Main Stage • Jan 21 - 29 2011 • Tickets: available at TIX on the Square mid Sep, 780.420.1757

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OH SUSANNA! • Varscona Theatre • 10329 - 83 Ave

• 780.433.3399 • varsconatheatre.com • The Euro-style variety spectacle with Susanna Patchouli and her divine co-host Eros, God of Love! Laughs! Music! Cocktails! • Sat, Jan 29, 11 pm

The Spiral Dive Trilogy • La Cité Francophone, 8627 - 91 St • 780.477.5955 ext 301 • workshopwest.org • Presented by Workshop West Theatre • Jan 6 - 23, 2011

THE SUPER GROOVY '70S PART 2: KEEP ON TRUCKIN' • Mayfield Dinner Theatre, 16615

- 109 Ave • 780.483.4051 • mayfieldtheatre.ca • Nov 16 Feb 16, 2011 • Season ticket packages from $229

Tom Jones and the Temple of Doom

• Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 8882 - 170 St • 780.484.2424 • jubilations.ca • Oct 29 - Jan 22, 2011; seating: Wed Sat: 6:15 - 6:40pm; Sun: 5 pm

MUSIC: Jan 2011 Arden Theatre • 5 St Anne St • 780.459.1542 •

ardentheatre.com • Quartango; Jan 20, 2011, 7:30 pm • Loudon Wainwright III; Jan 26, 2011, 7:30 pm • Tickets on sale Aug 9, 10 am at the Arden box office

Dow Centennial Centre's Shell Theatre–Fort Saskatchewan • 8700 - 84

St, Fort Saskatchewan • 780.992.6400 • fortsask.ca/ ftsk_thingstodo/Shell_Theatre.aspx • Fort Series: An Evening of Bluegrass with Curtis Appleton and Friends; Sat, Jan 8, 2011, 7:30 pm; tickets: $ 15.50 (adult)/$10.50 (senior/youth)/ $5 eyeGO • Professional Series: DALA with Kaitlyn-Marie Robertson and Billie Jo Smith; Sat, Jan 22, 2010, 8 pm; tickets: $25.50 (adult)/$22.50 (senior/ youth) • Tickets available at 780.992.6400, TicketMaster

FESTIVAL PLACE • 100 Festival Way, Sherwood

Park • 780.449.3378 • festivalplace.ab.ca • Cafe Series: Sultans of String (world); Jan 14, 2011, 7:30 pm; tickets: $18 • Kiran Ahluwalia, Rhythm of Rajasthan (world); Jan 27, 2011, 7:30 pm; tickets: $36 (table)/$34 (box)/$30 (theatre) • Carlene Carter (country); Jan 22, 2011, 7:30 pm; tickets: $36 (table)/$34 (box)/$30 (theatre) • William Joseph (pop-rock); Jan 28, 2011, 7:30 pm; tickets: $40 (table)/$36 (box)/$32 (theatre) • Tuck and Patti ( jazz); Jan 21, 2011, 7:30 pm; tickets: $36 (table)/$34 (box)/$30 (theatre) • Front Porch Roots Revue (folk); Jan 15, 2011, 7:30 pm; tickets: $36 (table)/$34 (box)/$30 (theatre) • Songs are like Tattoos: A Tribute to Joni Mitchell (folk); Jan 29, 2011, 7:30 pm; tickets: $32 (table)/$30 (box)/$28 (theatre) • Tickets available at Festival Place box office

FULL MOON FOLK CLUB • St Basil's Cultural

Centre, 10819-71 Ave • fmfc.org • Tremoloco with special guest: Rick Shea • Jan 21, 2011, 7 pm (door), 8 pm (show) • Tickets: $17 (adv)/$20 (door)/$10 (child under 12, door) available at TIX on the Square

Horizon Stage • 1001 Calahoo Rd, Spruce

Grove • 780.962.8995 • The Shirleys; Sat, Jan 15, 7:30 pm; tickets: $25 (adult)/$20 (student/senior)/$5 eyeGO • Masabo; Sat, Jan 22, 2 pm (family); tickets: $15 (all ages) • The Nylons; Wed, Jan 26, 2 pm, 7:30 pm; tickets: $30 (adult)/$25 (student/senior)/$5 eyeGO • Tickets available at Horizon Stage box office, TicketMaster

MacEwan Music Concert • John L Haar

Theatre • MacEwan Music Showcase Band Concert • Jan 7, 2011 • Tickets: available at TIX on the Square mid Sep, 780.420.1757

Maclab Centre for the Performing Arts - Leduc • 4308 - 50 St, Leduc • maclabcentre. com • Performance Series: Sultans of String • Fri, Jan 21, 2011 • Tickets: $27 (adult)/$22 (student/senior) at TIX on the Square, Leduc Recreation Centre

Northern Bluegrass Circle Music Society • Pleasantview Community League, 10860 57 Ave • bluegrassnorth.com • Acoustic Bluegrass Music Jam; acoustic music circle. Slow pitch for beginners: 1st and 3rd Wed prior to regular jam • Every Wed, 6.30 pm • Tickets: $2 (member)/$4 (non-member)

Northern Lights Folk Club • TransAlta Arts Barns, 10330 - 84 Ave • northernlightsfc.ca • Blue Bird North (Karla Anderson, Rob Heath, John Wort Hannam, John Mann) • Sat, Jan 15, 2011 • Tickets: $18 • Season package info by T: 780.288.8111; ticket outlet info at northernlightsfc.ca

CLASSICAL MUSIC: Jan 2011 Alberta Baroque Ensemble • Robert-

son–Wesley United Church, 10209 - 123 St • 780.467.6531 • Brilliant Baroque: Robin Doyon (trumpet) • Sun, Jan 16, 2011, 3 pm • Single tickets: $25 (adult)/$20 (senior/ student) • Tickets available at the Gramophone, TIX on the Square, door

Arden Theatre • 5 St Anne St • 780.459.1542 •

ardentheatre.com • On Stage Series: Evgeny Starodubtsev 2009 Honens Laureate (classical piano); Jan 23, 2011, 11am brunch, 12pm performance • Tickets on sale Aug 9, 10 am at the Arden box office

Cosmopolitan Music Society of Edmonton • Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre 8426 Gateway Boulevard • Cosmo Luau: A Luau dinner, dancing and frivolity • Sat, Jan 29, 2011, 6 - 11:45 pm • E: generalmanager@cosmopolitanmusic.org

THE EDMONTON CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY • Convocation Hall, U of A Campus •

edmontonchambermusic.org • Tafelmusik Baroque Ensemble • Sat, Jan 29, 2011, 8 pm • Tickets: $30 (adult)/$20 (senior)/$10 (student) available at TIX on the Square, The Gramophone, door

Edmonton Recital Society • Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 10037 - 84 Ave • edmontonrecital. com • Emerging Artist Series: Featuring Jason Cutmore (piano) • Sun, Jan 2, 2011, 3 pm • Admission free; donations welcome

Edmonton Symphony Orchestra

• Winspear Centre, Sir Winston Churchill Sq • 780.428.1414 • edmontonsymphony.com • Saturday Masters: Saint-Saëns' Second Piano Concerto: Dubravka Tomšič, Gregory Vajda (piano); Jan 8, 2011, 8 pm • Concerto for Percussion: Colin Currie (percussion), Bill Eddins; Jan 22, 2011, 8 pm • Robbins Lighter Classics: Tales from Ukraine; Jan 13, 2011, 8 pm • Symphony for Kids: Roald Dahl's Little Red Riding Hood; Pre-concert Activities from 1 - 1:45 pm; Jan 15, 2011, 2 pm • Late Night with Bill Eddins: Late Night Percussion: Colin Currie (percussion); Jan 21, 2011, 9:30 pm • Midweek Classics: Violin and Viola: Andrew Wan (Concertmaster of the Montreal Symphony), Charles Pilon (viola); Jan 26, 2011, 7:30 pm • Sunday Showcase: Grieg's Piano Concerto: Gilles Vonsattel (piano), Scott Whetham (Tuba); Jan 30, 2011, 2 pm • Tickets available at Winspear Centre box office

photos by Elizabeth Verhagen; Jan 28 - Feb 23, 2011; opening reception: Feb 9 • Watercolours and coloured pencil works by Julie Drew; Feb 24 - Mar 31, 2011; opening reception: Mar 9

sculptural everyday objects; Feb 24 - Mar 26, 2011; opening reception: Feb 24, 7 - 9:30 pm

Latitude 53 • 10248 - 106 St • 780.423.5353 •

FESTIVAL PLACE • 100 Festival Way, Sherwood

latitude53.org • Main Gallery: Works by Jason de Haan; Jan 14 - Feb 12, 2011 • Works by Mathieu Valade; Feb 25 - Apr 2, 2011 • 53 Ways To Leave Your Lover: An antiValentines Day fundraiser; Feb 19, 2011

McMullen Gallery • U of A Hospital,

8440 - 112 St • 780.407.7152 • Photo-abstracts by David Baine • Jan 8 - Mar 13, 2011 • Opening reception: Jan 13, 7 - 9 pm

Multicultural Centre Public Art Gallery–Stony Plain • 5411 - 51 St, Stony Plain

• 780.963.9935 • Artworks by Lucy Doull; Jan 14 - Feb 16, 2011; opening reception: Jan 16 • Collage, mixed media paintings by William Quast; Feb 18 - Mar 16, 2011; opening reception: Feb 20

Profiles Gallery–St Albert • 19 Perron St, St Albert • 780.460.4310 • artsheritage.ca • The Woods are lovely, dark and deep: Artworks by Susan Casault, Kathryn Manry, Judith Martin, Arlene Wasylynchuk, Lesley Roy • Feb 3 - Apr 2, 2011

VAAA Gallery • 3rd fl, 10215 - 112 St • 780.421.1731

• Tumulus's Trees: Fantasy Artworks by Ricardo Copado and the study of hills and mounds by Robert Dmytruk; Jan 6 - Feb 12, 2011; opening reception: Jan 6, 7 - 9:30 pm • Reflections: Artworks paintings of water by Kathryn Manry, Jinzhe Cui's memory photos and Kim Bruce

Comedy: FEB 2011 Park • 780.449.3378 • festivalplace.ab.ca • The Second City presents Stephen Harper the Musical • Feb 3, 2011, 7:30 pm • Tickets: $32 (table)/$30 (box)/$28 (theatre) available at Festival Place box office

Maclab Centre for the Performing Arts–Leduc • 4308 - 50 St, Leduc • maclabcentre. com • Family Series: Sheldon Casavant • Sun, Feb 20, 2011 • Tickets: $10 at TIX on the Square, Leduc Recreation Centre

Dance: Feb 2011 Alberta Ballet • Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 - 87

Ave • 780.428.6839 • albertaballet.com • Four Seasons and Cantata accompanied by Gruppo Musicale Assurd • Feb 15 - 16, 2011 • Subscriptions for the 2010/2011 Season are on sale now; single tickets for select performances available at Alberta Ballet's box office

Brian Webb Dance Company • Timms

Centre for the Arts, 87 Ave, 112 St • 780.420.1757 • bwdc. ca • Under the Skin: A new full-length collaborative work for 12 dancers from Wen Wei Dance and the Beijing Modern Dance Company; Feb 26 - 27, 2011, 8 pm; tickets: $30 (adult)/$20 (student/senior) available at TIX on the Square, 780.420.1757 • Pteros Tactics: Toronto Dance Theatre examines the instant of

desire as described by Anne Carson in her essay Eros the Bittersweet; Feb 26 - 27, 2011, 8 pm; tickets: $30 (adult)/$20 (student/senior) available at TIX on the Square, 780.420.1757

Dow Centennial Centre's Shell Theatre–Fort Saskatchewan • 8700 - 84

St, Fort Saskatchewan • 780.992.6400 • fortsask.ca/ ftsk_thingstodo/Shell_Theatre.aspx • Professional Series: Ballet Jorgen Canada's Coppelia: A Doll Comes To Life • Sun, Feb 27, 2011, 2 pm • Tickets: $38.50 (adult)/$34 (senior/youth) • Tickets available at 780.992.6400, TicketMaster

LITERARY: Feb 2011 Haven Social Club

• 15120 Stony Plain Rd • 780.915.8869 • Edmonton Story Slam • No cover; followed by a music jam • 3rd Wed every month; Wed, Feb 16, 2011; Sign up at 7 pm; Show starts at 7:30 pm • $5 (registration from writers to support the Society) • Winner walks out with all the audience donations

T.A.L.E.S. MONTHLY STORYTELLING CIRCLE • Centennial Rm, Stanley Milner Library •

780.932.4409 • talesstorytelling.com • Tell stories or come to listen • 2nd Fri of the month; Sep 2010 - Jun 2011, 7 - 9 pm • Free

T.A.L.E.S. STORY CAFÉ SERIES • Rosie's Bar, 10475 - 80 Ave • 780.932.4409 • talesstorytelling.com • Love Bites • Feb 3, 2011, 7 - 9 pm • Cover charge: Paywhat-you-will ($6 min)

Edmonton Youth Orchestra • Muttart Hall, Alberta College • 780.436.7932 • eyso.com • 30th Annual Northern Alberta Concerto Competition: Strings, Woodwinds and Brass • Sun, Jan 9, 2011 • Tickets available at TIX on the Square

SUNDAYS @ THREE • First Presbyterian Church,

10025 - 105 St • RCCO, Edmonton Centre Sundays @ Three Organ Recital Series: German organist Gregor Simon • Jan 9, 2011, 3 pm • Tickets: $15 at the door, TIX on the Square • Season subscriptions: $50 available at TIX on the Square; E: rcco@rcco.edmonton.ab.ca for information

U of A Music at Convocation Hall

• Convocation Hall, U of A • music.ualberta.ca • Bill Street (sax) with Roger Admiral (piano) • Sun, Jan 23, 2011, 3pm • Tickets: $20 (adult)/$15 (student/senior)/special rates available for visiting school groups • Tickets available through the Department of Music's office, 780.492.0601, at the door on the day of the event

U of A Music at Winspear • Winspear

Centre • music.ualberta.ca • Making Music: A Department of Music Fundraiser • Mon, Jan 24, 2011, 8pm • Tickets: $20 (adult)/$15 (student/senior)/special rates available for visiting school groups • Tickets available at the Department of Music office, 780.492.0601, or at the door on the day of the event

February 2011

February 2011

art GALLERIES/MUSEUMS: FEB 2010 Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) • 2 Sir

Winston Churchill Sq • 780.422.6223 • youraga.ca • Henri Matisse: A Celebration of Light and Line: Oct 30, 2010 - Feb 13, 2011 • Symbolist Muse: Nov 20 - Mar 13, 2011

Gallery At Milner • Stanley A. Milner Library, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Sq • 780.944.5383/780.496.7031 • Exile of the Trees: Paintings by Ricardo Copado • Feb 1 - Mar 1, 2011

Haggerty Centre - Stollery Gallery • Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts, 9225 - 118

Ave • 780.474.7611 • ninahaggertyart.ca • Artworks by Murray Allen and the Nina Haggerty Centre artists collective; Feb 4 - 28, 2011 • Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts 8th Birthday Sale and Auction in Feb

Harcourt House • 3rd fl, 10215 - 112 St •

780.426.4180 • harcourthouse.ab.ca • Main Space: Installation by local artist Sherri Chaba • Front Room: I make my own friends: Local artist Cynthia Fuhrer • Jan 6 - Feb 12, 2011 • Opening reception: Thu, Jan 6, 7 - 10 pm • Front Room: Artworks by Noni Boyle; Feb 24 - Mar 26, 2011

Harris-Warke Gallery–Red Deer •

Sunworks Home and Garden Store, Ross St, Red Deer • 403.346.8937 • harriswarkegallery.com • Book of Hours: Installation by Susan Delaney • Jan 10 - Feb 11, 2011 • Opening reception: Feb 4, 6 - 8 pm • Paintings by Leila Bjerland; Feb 21 - Mar 25, 2011; opening reception: Mar 4, 6 - 8 pm

Jeff Allen Art Gallery • Strathcona Seniors Centre, 10831 University Ave • 780.433.5807 • seniorcentre.org • Landscape and portrait paintings, collage and

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THE 39 STEPS • Mayfield Dinner Theatre, 16615

- 109 Ave • 780.483.4051 • mayfieldtheatre.ca • Feb 11 Apr 10, 2011 • Season ticket packages from $229

his father dies leaving them penniless. Play adapted

by Richard Ouzounian, based on the classic novel by Charles Dickens, guest director Brian Deedrick • Feb 10-19, 2011; matinee Feb 17 • Subscriptions start at $53 (student)/$83 (adult) at the Timms Centre for the Arts box office

Another Home Invasion • Citadel Rice

Mama Mio • Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 8882

THEATRE: Feb 2011

Theatre, 9828 - 101 A Ave • 780.426.4811 • citadeltheatre. com • A one-woman show that explores the delicate and real challenges of aging with humour, by Joan Macleod. Directed by Richard Rose, starring Nicola Lipman; a Tarragon Theatre Production, originally co-produced with Alberta Theatre Projects. Part of the Rice Theatre Series; for mature audiences. Content and language may not be suitable for all patrons • Feb 12 - Mar 6, 2011 • Rice Theatre Series subscription information available at citadeltheatre.com

August: Osage County • Citadel Shoctor

Theatre, 9828 - 101 A Ave • 780.426.4811 • citadeltheatre. com • By Tracy Letts, directed by Bob Baker, starring Fiona Reid and Brenda Robins. When the large Weston family unexpectedly reunites after Dad disappears, the homestead explodes in a maelstrom of repressed truths and unsettling secrets. Extremely strong language, mature themes, smoking • Jan 29 - Feb 20, 2011 • Classic Landmarks Master Builder Mainstage Series subscription information available at citadeltheatre. com

The Barber of Barrhead • Westbury

Theatre, TransAlta Arts Barns • 10330 - 84 Ave • 780.448.9000 • fringetheatre.ca • Fringe Theatre Adventures Family Theatre • Collaboration between Edmonton Opera and Fringe Theatre Adventures, set in the Alberta Klondike and tells the story of Figaro, a barber and jack-of-all-trades who tries to unite the young Al with his love Rosie. A stepping stone into the world of opera for children as well as adults • Feb 17 26, 2011 • Tickets: $18 (adult)/$15 (student/senior)/$12.50 (child); Family Adventure packages: $49 (adult)/$41 (student/senior)/$34 (child under 12)

La chaise perdue • La Cité Francophone, 8627 rue Marie-Anne-Gaboury • 780.469.8400 • lunitheatre. ca • L'Uni Théâtre • By Louis-Dominique Lavigne et Luc LeBlanc (Tournée pour jeune public) • En tournée en Alberta: Feb 22/Mar 25, 2011, de même qu'en Colombie-Britannique

COMMUNION • Theatre Network–live at the Roxy, 10708 - 124 St • 780.453.2440 • theatrenetwork.ca • By Daniel MacIvor, starring Natascha Girgis, Kate Ryan, Sarah Sharkey, directed by Marianne Copithorne • Feb 1 - 2, 2011 (Preview); Feb 3 - 20, 2011 • Tickets available at Theatre Network's box office, 780.453.2440

DIE-NASTY • Varscona Theatre, 10329 - 83 Ave •

780.433.3399 • Live improvised soap opera continues its spectacular 20th season featuring passion, drama, betrayal, revenge, and a dazzling array of the city's finest comedic talents • Every Mon, Oct 25, 2010 - May 2011, 7:30 pm • Tickets available at the box office

Freeman on the Land • Living Room Play-

house, 11315 - 106 Ave • azimuththeatre.com • By Steve Pirot• Jan 18 - Feb 5, 2011 • Tickets available at the box office, 780.454.0583

HARD CORE LOGO: LIVE • Theatre Network–

live at the Roxy, 10708 - 124 St • 780.453.2440 • theatrenetwork.ca • Co-produced with November Theatre and Touchstone Theatre, adapted by Michael Scholar, Jr, based on the book by Michael Turner, original music

by Joe "Shithead" Keithley of D.O.A., lyrics by Michael Turner. The story of an ill-fated reunion tour of one of punk rock's most notorious bands • Nov 16 - 17 (Preview); Nov 18 - Dec 5, 2010 • Tickets available at Theatre Network's box office, 780.453.2440

JEKYLL AND HYDE in concert • La Cité

Francophone, 8627 rue Marie-Anne-Gaboury • Two One-Way Tickets to Broadway Productions present Wildhorn's Jekyll and Hyde • Feb 17 - 26, 2011 • Tickets available at twoonewaytickets.com

Jeremy Fisher • Dow Centennial Centre's Shell

Theatre - Fort Saskatchewan, 8700 - 84 St, Fort Saskatchewan • 780.992.6400 • fortsask.ca/ftsk_thingstodo/ Shell_Theatre.aspx • Family Series: Concrete Theatre presents Jeremy Fisher by Mohamed Rouabhi translated

by Mieko Ouchi • Family Day, Mon, Feb 21, 2011, 3 pm; Feb 25 - 26, 2011 • Tickets: $15 (adult)/$10 (senior/youth) available at 780.992.6400, TicketMaster

LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL • Jubilee

Auditorium, 11455 - 87 Ave • Broadway Across Canada • Legally Blonde follows sorority star Elle Woods, an underestimated blonde who doesn't take "no" for an answer • Feb 22 - 27, 2011 • Season subscriptions include Grease and Legally Blonde the Musical, with option to purchase Mama Mia!, packages start at $106.80, available at 1.866.532.7469, BroadwayAcrossCanada.ca

The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby • Timms Centre, U of A Campus

• 780.492.2495 • drama.ualberta.ca/studiotheatre.cfm • Studio Theatre • Nicholas Nickleby, a feisty young man who devotes himself to supporting his family after

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- 170 St • 780.484.2424 • jubilations.ca • Jan 28 - Apr 3, 2011; seating: Wed - Sat: 6:15 - 6:40pm; Sun: 5 pm

MEAT PUPPET • Varscona Theatre, 10329 83 Ave

• 780.471.1586 • northernlighttheatre.com • Northern Light Theatre and Shadow Theatre • By playwright, Leif Olson-Cormack, co-produced with Shadow Theatre, inspired by the true-life events surrounding NBC's To Catch a Predator television show, world premiere • Jan 21 - Feb 6, 2011 • Season subsciptions are now available

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OH SUSANNA! • Varscona Theatre • 10329 - 83 Ave • 780.433.3399 • varsconatheatre.com/ohsusanna • The Euro-style variety spectacle with Susanna Patchouli and her divine co-host Eros, God of Love! Laughs!

Music! Cocktails! • Sat, Feb 26, 2011, 11 pm

La peau d'Élisa • La Cité Francophone, 8627 rue Marie-Anne-Gaboury • 780.469.8400 • lunitheatre.ca • L'Uni Théâtre • By Carole Fréchette • Feb 3 - 5, 2011; Feb 10 - 12, 8 pm; Feb 6 - 13, 2pm

Rabbit Hole • Walterdale Theatre, 10322 - 83 Ave • 780.439.2845 • walterdaleplayhouse.com • By David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Kristen M Finlay • Feb 9 19, 2011 • Tickets: Subscriptions start at $72 (adult)/$62 (student/senior); Flex Pass: $45 (3 tickets in the season) available at TIX on the Square at 780.420.1757

THE SUPER GROOVY '70S PART 2: KEEP ON TRUCKIN' • Mayfield Dinner Theatre, 16615

- 109 Ave • 780.483.4051 • mayfieldtheatre.ca • Nov 16 Feb 16, 2011 • Season ticket packages from $229

Swimmy, Frederick and Inch by Inch • Horizon Stage, 1001 Calahoo Rd, Spruce Grove • 780.962.8995 • The Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia bring the fables of Leo Lionni to life • Sat, Feb 19, 2 pm (family) • Tickets: $15 (all ages) available at Horizon Stage box office, TicketMaster

Swimmy, Frederick and Inch by Inch • Arden Theatre, 5 St Anne St • 780.459.1542 • ardentheatre.com • The Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia bring the fables of Leo Lionni to life • Feb 20, 2011, 2 pm • Tickets on sale Aug 9, 10 am at the Arden box office

Trudeau Stories • Arden Theatre, 5 St Anne

St • 780.459.1542 • ardentheatre.com • Written and performed by Brooke Johnson a humorously touching one-woman play in which Johnson plays both herself and the famous PM • Feb 9, 2011, 8 pm • Tickets on sale Aug 9, 10 am at the Arden box office

Up To Here • La Cité Francophone, 8627 - 91

St • 780.242.4104 • Firefly Theatre presents music, comedy, flying food and of course, Girls on Drapes.

Not intended for children • Feb 19, 2011, 8 pm • Tickets: $28 (adult)/$25 (seniorΘstudent) available at TIX on the Square, 780.420.1757

The Wizard of Oz • Memorial Arts Centre,

5206 - 50 St, Wetaskiwin • 780.352.8383 • wetaskiwintheatresociety.com • Waterworks' Players–Wetaskiwin Theatre Society • By L Frank Baum • Feb 17 - 19, 24 - 26, 2011, 8 pm • Tickets: $15 (Fri-Sat); $35 (Sat dinner theatre; must be purchased one week in adv), available at Dr Hewko's Office, The Jelly Bean, How Sweet It Is

MUSIC: Feb 2011 Arden Theatre • 5 St Anne St • 780.459.1542 • ar-

dentheatre.com • Red Stick Ramblers; Feb 24, 2011, 7:30 pm • Justin Hines (folk, easy rock); Feb 25, 2011, 7:30 pm • Tickets on sale Aug 9, 10 am at the Arden box office

Dow Centennial Centre's Shell Theatre–Fort Saskatchewan • 8700 - 84 St,

Fort Saskatchewan • 780.992.6400 • fortsask.ca • Professional Series: Revv52; Sat, Feb 5, 2011, 2:30 pm; tickets: $35 (adult)/$32 (senior/youth)

FESTIVAL PLACE • 100 Festival Way, Sherwood

Park • 780.449.3378 • festivalplace.ab.ca • Memeza Africa (world); Feb 4, 2011, 7:30 pm; tickets: $32 (table)/$30 (box)/$28 (theatre) • The Lost Fingers (pop-rock); Feb 5, 2011, 7:30 pm; tickets: $32 (table)/$30 (box)/$28 (theatre) • Cafe Series: Asani; Feb 12, 2011, 7:30 pm; tickets: $18 • Cafe Series: Wyatt Easterling (country); Feb 25, 2011, 7:30 pm; tickets: $18 • Mark Sterling: 12th Anniversary Blues Show; Feb 26, 2011, 7:30 pm; tickets: $36 (table)/$34 (box)/$30 (theatre) • Tickets available at Festival Place box office

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FULL MOON FOLK CLUB • St Basil's Cultural

Centre, 10819-71 Ave • fmfc.org • Vishten; Feb 11, 2011, 7 pm (door), 8 pm (show); tickets: $17 (adv)/$20 (door)/ child under 12 ½ price (door only) • Wendel and Wheat, Steve Palmer (opening); Feb 25, 2011, 7 pm (door), 8 pm (show); tickets: $17 (adv)/$20 (door)/$10 (child under 12, door) available at TIX on the Square

VUEWEEKLY // AUG 5 – AUG 11 2010

Horizon Stage • 1001 Calahoo Rd, Spruce

Grove • 780.962.8995 • Sons of Maxwell (Celtic, country, pop, folk); Sat, Feb 5, 7:30 pm; tickets: $25 (adult)/$20 (student/senior)/$5 eyeGO • Pat Braden and Digawolf: A Place to Call Home; Sun, Feb 6, 2 pm; tickets: $25 (adult)/$20 (student/senior)/$5 eyeGO • Tickets available at Horizon Stage box office, TicketMaster

Maclab Centre for the Performing Arts–Leduc • 4308 - 50 St, Leduc • 780.980.1866 • maclabcentre.com • Sons of Maxwell; Fri, Feb 4, 2011; tickets: $27 (adult)/$22 (student/senior) at TIX on the Square, Leduc Recreation Centre

Northern Bluegrass Circle Music Society • Pleasantview Community League, 10860 -

Winston Churchill Sq • 780.422.6223 • youraga.ca • Symbolist Muse: Nov 20 - Mar 13, 2011

Gallery At Milner • Stanley A. Milner Library, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Sq • 780.944.5383/780.496.7031 • Alberta Sculptor's Association a group exhibit • Mar 2 - 30, 2011

Haggerty Centre–Stollery Gallery • Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts, 9225 - 118 Ave • 780.474.7611 • ninahaggertyart.ca • Line drawings by Mark Munan and the Nina Haggerty Centre artists collective • Mar 5 - 30, 2011

Harcourt House • 3rd fl, 10215 - 112 St •

57 Ave • bluegrassnorth.com • Acoustic Bluegrass Music Jam; acoustic music circle. Slow pitch for beginners: 1st and 3rd Wed prior to regular jam • Every Wed, 6.30 pm • Tickets $2 (member)/$4 (non-member)

780.426.4180 • harcourthouse.ab.ca • Front Room: Artworks by Noni Boyle; Feb 24 - Mar 26, 2011 • Front Room: Series of large scale drawings by local artist, Arlene Wasylylchuk • Mar 31 - Apr 23, 2011 • Opening reception: Thu, Mar 31, 7 - 10 pm

Northern Lights Folk Club • Queen Al-

Harris-Warke Gallery–Red Deer •

exandra Community Hall, 10425 University Ave • northernlightsfc.ca • Good Lovelies; Sat, Feb 5, 2011; tickets: $18 • Dale Nikkel and April Verch; Sat, Feb 19, 2011; tickets: $18 • Season package info by T: 780.288.8111; ticket outlet info at northernlightsfc.ca

CLASSICAL MUSIC: Feb 2011 Cosmopolitan Music Society of Edmonton • Old Strathcona Performing Arts

Centre 8426 Gateway Boulevard • Choral workshop: with clinician Laurier Fagnan • Sat, Feb 5, 2011, 9 am - 5 pm • E: generalmanager@cosmopolitanmusic.org

Da Camera Singers • First Baptist Church,

10031 - 109 St • In Paradisum: Exploration of the Requiem featuring the music of Bach, Brahms, Fauré, Howells and Lloyd-Webber • Feb 27, 2011, 3 pm • Tickets: $20 (adult)/$15 (student/senior)

Edmonton Opera • 780.429.1000 • edmon-

tonopera.com • Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 - 87 Ave • Mozart–The Abduction from the Seraglio with the Edmonton Opera Chorus and the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. Sung in German with English supertitles • Feb 5, 8, 10, 2011, 7:30 pm • Season subscriptions are on sale at Edmonton Opera's box office; single tickets go on sale Sep 15, 2010 • TransAlta Arts Barns, Westbury Theatre: Rossini revised! – The Barber of Barrhead; a collaboration between Edmonton Opera and Fringe Theatre Adventures. Sung in English with English dialogue • Feb 15 - 26, 2011, various times • Season subscriptions are on sale at Edmonton Opera's box office; single tickets go on sale Sep 15, 2010

Edmonton Recital Society • Muttart

Hall, Alberta College, 10050 Macdonald Dr • edmontonrecital.com • Main Series: Featuring Caroline Stinson (cello) with Sarah Ho (piano) • Sun, Feb 27, 2011, 7:30 pm • Tickets: $30 (adult)/$20 (senior/student) available at TIX on the Square

Edmonton Symphony Orchestra

• Winspear Centre, Sir Winston Churchill Sq • 780.428.1414 • edmontonsymphony.com • Robbins Pops: Love Will Keep Us Together: ESO performs songs of romance, Steven Reinek(conductor); Feb 11 - 12, 2011, 8 pm • Symphony Specials: Warner Bros. Presents Bugs Bunny At The Symphony; Feb 19, 2011, 2 pm, 7:30 pm; Feb 20, 2011, 2 pm • The ESO Presents: Rafał Blechacz (piano); Feb 22, 2011, 7:30 pm • Masters: Beethoven's Eroica Symphony: Bill Eddins (piano); Feb 25, 2011, 7:30 pm; Feb 26, 2011, 8 pm • Tickets available at Winspear Centre box office

Edmonton Youth Orchestra • Win-

spear Centre • 780.436.7932 • eyso.com • Senior and Intermediate Orchestras in concert, Michael Massey (conductor) • Sun, Feb 27, 2011, 2 pm • Tickets: $15 (adult)/$10 (senior/student) available at TIX on the Square

FESTIVAL PLACE • 100 Festival Way, Sherwood

Park • 780.449.3378 • festivalplace.ab.ca • The Nathaniel Dett Chorale (classical vocal group) • Feb 6, 2011, 7:30 pm • Tickets: $32 (table)/$30 (box)/$28 (theatre) available at Festival Place box office

Pro Coro Canada • McDougall United

Church, 10025 Macdonald Dr • procoro.ab.ca • Music From Space: Conductor: Richard Sparks • Sun, Feb 13, 2011, 7:30 pm • Tickets: $30 (adult)/$25 (senior/student) available at the Winspear box office

U of A Music at Convocation Hall

• Convocation Hall, U of A • music.ualberta.ca • The Kilburn Concert Series: presents Ilya Kaler (violin); Sat, Feb 5, 2011, 8pm • Early Music; Fri, Feb 11, 2011, 8pm • Tickets: $20 (adult)/$15 (student/senior)/special rates available for visiting school groups • Tickets available through the Department of Music's office, 780.492.0601, at the door on the day of the event

March 2011 March 2011

art GALLERIES/MUSEUMS: mar 2011 Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) • 2 Sir

Sunworks Home and Garden Store, Ross St, Red Deer • 403.346.8937 • harriswarkegallery.com • Paintings by Leila Bjerland • Feb 21 - Mar 25, 2011 • Opening reception: Mar 4, 6 - 8 pm

Jeff Allen Art Gallery • Strathcona

Seniors Centre, 10831 University Ave • 780.433.5807 • seniorcentre.org • Watercolours and coloured pencil works by Julie Drew • Feb 24 - Mar 31, 2011 • Opening reception: Mar 9

Latitude 53 • 10248 - 106 St • 780.423.5353 •

latitude53.org • Main Gallery: Works by Mathieu Valade • Feb 25 - Apr 2, 2011

McMullen Gallery • U of A Hospital, 8440 -

112 St • 780.407.7152 • Photo-abstracts by David Baine; Jan 8 - Mar 13, 2011; opening reception: Jan 13, 7 - 9 pm • The Forest: Artworks by members of the Alberta Society of Artists; curated by Chris Carson; Mar 19 - May 22, 2011; opening reception: Mar 24, 7 - 9 pm

Multicultural Centre Public Art Gallery–Stony Plain • 5411 - 51 St, Stony Plain

• 780.963.9935 • Collage, mixed media paintings by William Quast; Feb 18 - Mar 16, 2011; opening reception: Feb 20 • Parkland County Art Collection; Mar 18 - Apr 12, 2011; opening reception: Sun, Mar 20

Profiles Gallery–St Albert • 19 Perron St, St Albert • 780.460.4310 • artsheritage.ca • The Woods are lovely, dark and deep: Artworks by Susan Casault, Kathryn Manry, Judith Martin, Arlene Wasylynchuk, Lesley Roy • Feb 3 - Apr 2, 2011

VAAA Gallery • 3rd fl, 10215 - 112 St • 780.421.1731 • Reflections: Artworks paintings of water by Kathryn Manry, Jinzhe Cui's memory photos, and Kim Bruce sculptural everyday objects; Feb 24 - Mar 26, 2011; opening reception: Feb 24, 7 - 9:30 pm • Elementals: Installation and illustration work by Daniel Evans; pictographs

by Seka Owen; photos by Anne Marie Resta; Mar 31 Apr 23, 2011; opening reception: Mar 31, 7 - 9:30 pm

Comedy: MAR 2011 FESTIVAL PLACE • 100 Festival Way, Sherwood

Park • 780.449.3378 • festivalplace.ab.ca • Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellers 2011 • Mar 3 - 6, 2011, 7:30 pm • Tickets: $34 (adult)/$24 (child) available at Festival Place box office

Dow Centennial Centre's Shell Theatre–Fort Saskatchewan • 8700 - 84 St,

Fort Saskatchewan • 780.992.6400 • fortsask.ca/ftsk_ thingstodo/Shell_Theatre.aspx • Professional Series: Roman Danylo • Sat, Mar 19, 2011, 7:30 pm • Tickets: $27 (adult)/$24 (senior/youth) available at 780.992.6400, TicketMaster

Dance: MAR 2011 EXPANSE DANCE FESTIVAL • Theatre

Network–live at the Roxy, 10708 - 124 St • 780.453.2440 • theatrenetwork.ca • Movement arts festival features dance, physical theatre, circus arts, performance art.

Featuring local, national and international dance and body based performance artists • Mar 3 - 6, 2011 • Tickets available at Theatre Network's box office, 780.453.2440

Ipsita Nova Dance Projects • Arden

Theatre, 5 St Anne St • 780.459.1542 • ardentheatre.com • Classic Indian dance with a contemporary edge • Mar 20, 2011, 11am brunch, 12pm performance • Tickets on sale Aug 9, 10 am at the Arden box office

Margie Gillis Dance Foundation •

Arden Theatre, 5 St. Anne St • 780.459.1542 • ardentheatre.com • THREAD: New choreography to explore the concept of aging • Mar 16, 2011, 8 pm • Tickets on sale Aug 9, 10 am at the Arden box office

LITERARY: Mar 2011 Haven Social Club • 15120 Stony Plain Rd • 780.915.8869 • Edmonton Story Slam • No cover;

followed by a music jam • 3rd Wed every month; Wed, Mar 16, 2011; Sign up at 7 pm; Show starts at 7:30 pm • $5 (registration from writers to support the Society) • Winner walks out with all the audience donations

T.A.L.E.S. ALBERTA STORYTELLING RETREAT • 780.932.4409 • talesstorytelling.com •

Workshops, story circles, details available soon on the T.A.L.E.S. website • Spring 2011

T.A.L.E.S. MONTHLY STORYTELLING CIRCLE • Centennial Rm, Stanley A. Milner Library

• 780.932.4409 • talesstorytelling.com • Tell stories or come to listen • 2nd Fri of the month; Sep 2010 - Jun 2011, 7 - 9 pm • Free

T.A.L.E.S. STORY CAFÉ SERIES • Rosie's Bar,

10475 - 80 Ave • 780.932.4409 • talesstorytelling.com • Mad Hatter • Mar 3, 2011, 7 - 9 pm • Cover charge: Paywhat-you-will ($6 min)

THEATRE: Mar 2011 THE 39 STEPS • Mayfield Dinner Theatre, 16615 -

109 Ave • 780.483.4051 • mayfieldtheatre.ca • Feb 11 - Apr 10, 2011 • Season ticket packages from $229

An Almost perfect Thing • La Cité Fran-

cophone, 8627 rue Marie-Anne-Gaboury, 780.477.5955 ext 301 • workshopwest.org • Presented by Workshop West Theatre, by Nicole Moeller. A writer decides he will be the one to get the story of a young girl who has been silent since she escaped being held against her will for seven years • Mar 31 - Apr 17, 2011 • E: boxoffice@workshopwest.org

Another Home Invasion • Citadel Rice

Theatre, 9828 - 101 A Ave • 780.426.4811 • citadeltheatre. com • A one-woman show that explores the delicate and real challenges of aging with humour, by Joan Macleod. Directed by Richard Rose, starring Nicola Lipman; a Tarragon Theatre Production, originally co-produced with Alberta Theatre Projects. Part of the Rice Theatre Series; for mature audiences. Content and language may not be suitable for all patrons • Feb 12 - Mar 6, 2011 • Rice Theatre Series subscription information available at citadeltheatre.com

The Bremen Town Musicians • Maclab

Centre for the Performing Arts - Leduc, 4308 - 50 St, Leduc • maclabcentre.com • Family Series: Presented by the Maritime Marionettes • Sun, Mar 13, 2011 • Tickets: $10 at TIX on the Square, Leduc Recreation Centre

La chaise perdue • La Cité Francophone, 8627

rue Marie-Anne-Gaboury • 780.469.8400 • lunitheatre.ca • L'Uni Théâtre • By Louis-Dominique Lavigne et Luc LeBlanc (Tournée pour jeune public) • En tournée en Alberta: Feb 22/Mar 25, 2011, de même qu'en ColombieBritannique

duction commissioned by the Citadel Theatre. A darkly romantic musical set in Notre Dame Cathedral about a tormented priest, a beautiful dancer and the deformed bell ringer. Suitable for those 12 years of age and up • Mar 5 - 27, 2011 • Classic Landmarks Master Builder Mainstage Series subscription information available at citadeltheatre.com

King Arthur's Kitchen • Arden Theatre,

5 St Anne St, St Albert • 780.459.1542 • ardentheatre. com • The Arden Family Series presents Axis Theatre's production • Sun, Mar 27, 2011, 2 pm • Tickets on sale Aug 9, 10 am at the Arden box office

Mama Mio • Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 8882 - 170 St • 780.484.2424 • jubilations.ca • Jan 28 - Apr 3, 2011; seating: Wed - Sat: 6:15 - 6:40pm; Sun: 5 pm

NEXT YEAR'S MAN OF STEEL • Varscona

Theatre, 10329 - 83 Ave • 780.434.5564 • Shadow Theatre • World Premiere by David Belke, starring John Wright, directed by Wayne Paquette • Mar 16 - Apr 3, 2011 • Tickets: Opening, Fri/Sat night: $26 (adult)/$22 (senior/ student); Sun - Thu: $22 (adult)/$18 (senior/student); Preview: $12 (everyone); Tue: two for one; Sat 2 pm matinee: Pay-What-You-Can; Under 18: $10 anytime.

Single tickets/subscriptions available at TIX on the Square, Shadow Theatre 780.434.5564, Varscona box office 1 hour prior to show

OH SUSANNA! • Varscona Theatre • 10329 - 83 Ave

• 780.433.3399 • varsconatheatre.com • The Euro-style variety spectacle with Susanna Patchouli and her divine co-host Eros, God of Love! Laughs! Music! Cocktails! • Sat, Mar 26, 11 pm

Twelfth Night • MacEwan Theatre Lab • Mar 16 - 20 2011 • Tickets: available at TIX on the Square mid Sep, 780.420.1757

MUSIC: Mar 2011 Arden Theatre • 5 St. Anne St • 780.459.1542 •

ardentheatre.com • Emilie-Claire Barlow (jazz vocalist) • Mar 25, 2011, 7:30 pm • Tickets on sale Aug 9, 10 am at the Arden box office

Dow Centennial Centre's Shell Theatre–Fort Saskatchewan • 8700 - 84

St, Fort Saskatchewan • 780.992.6400 • fortsask.ca/ ftsk_thingstodo/Shell_Theatre.aspx • The Arrogant Worms: 20th Anniversary Tour; Thu, Mar 10, 2011, 7:30 pm; tickets: $33 (adult)/$30 (senior/youth) • Professional Series: Calvin Vollrath; Sat, Mar 12, 2011, 7:30 pm (The Release Party); Sun, Mar 13, 2011, 2 pm (The Fiddle Gala); tickets: $27.50 (adult)/$25.50 (senior/youth) • Tickets available at 780.992.6400, TicketMaster

780.433.3399 • Live improvised soap opera continues its spectacular 20th season featuring passion, drama, betrayal, revenge and a dazzling array of the city's finest comedic talents • Every Mon, Oct 25, 2010 - May 2011, 7:30 pm • Tickets available at the box office

FESTIVAL PLACE • 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park • 780.449.3378 • festivalplace.ab.ca • Cafe Series: The Fugitives (folk); Mar 5, 2011, 7:30 pm; tickets: $18 • Jason McCoy's One Man Show (country); Mar 11, 2011, 7:30 pm; tickets: $36 (table)/$34 (box)/$30 (theatre) • Carlos del Junco and The Blues Mongrels (blues); Mar 25, 2011, 7:30 pm; tickets: $36 (table)/$34 (box)/$30 (theatre) • Cafe Series: The Joe Defendants: Steve Pineo, Tim Leacock and Kit Johnson (singer-songwriter); Mar 26, 2011, 7:30 pm; tickets: $18 • Pavlo, Rik Emmett and Oscar Lopez (world); Mar 27, 2011, 7:30 pm; tickets: $60 (table)/$58 (box)/$56 (theatre) • Tickets available at Festival Place box office

DOG • Theatre Network–live at the Roxy, 10708 - 124

FULL MOON FOLK CLUB • St Basil's Cultural

Company • John L Haar Theatre • MacEwan Main Stage • Mar 11 - 19, 2011 • Tickets: available at TIX on the Square mid-Sep, 780.420.1757

DIE-NASTY • Varscona Theatre, 10329 - 83 Ave •

St • 780.453.2440 • theatrenetwork.ca • Presented by Surreal SoReal Theatre • A 1950's Homelife Nightmare

by Jon Lachlan Stewart, directed by Bradley Moss • Mar 17 - 27, 2011 • Tickets available at Theatre Network's box office, 780.453.2440

An Evening with Uncle Val • Fringe

Theatre Adventures, Westbury Theatre, TransAlta Arts Barns • 10330 - 84 ave • 780.448.9000 • fringetheatre.ca • Fringe Theatre • Uncle Val, an indignant 70-year-old retired fisherman is trapped in the city and struggles to figure out what life has left to offer him • Mar 3 - 13, 2011 • Tickets: $23 (adult)/$19 (student/senior); Fringe Adventure packages: $62 (adult)/$51 (student/senior)

THE GERTRUDE STEIN PROJECT • Timms

Centre, U of A Campus • 780.492.2495 • drama.ualberta. ca/studiotheatre.cfm • Studio Theatre • Stein's avant garde text with movement, sound and image motifs, directed by Beau Coleman • Mar 31 - Apr 9, 2011 • Subscriptions start at $53 (student)/$83 (adult) at the Timms Centre for the Arts box office

Honk! • Concordia University College of Alberta,

Tegler Auditorium, 7128 Ada Boulevard • 780.479.9269 • Book and lyrics by Anthony Drewe, music by George Stiles. A funny musical adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen story The Ugly Duckling directed by Caroline Howarth and Ryan Sigardson • Pay-what-youcan Preview: Wed, Mar 16 • Mar 17 - 19, 7:30 pm; Sun, Mar 20, 2 pm • Tickets: $10 (adult)/$8 (student/senior) available at the door

Hunchback • Citadel Shoctor Theatre, 9828 - 101

A Ave • 780.426.4811 • citadeltheatre.com • By Jonathan Christenson and Bretta Gerecke, adapted from Victor Hugo's novel; a Catalyst Theatre World Premiere pro-

Centre, 10819-71 Ave • fmfc.org • Madison Violet; Mar 11, 2011, 7 pm (door), 8 pm (show); tickets: $17 (adv)/$20 (door)/child under 12 ½ price (door only) • Jonathan Edwards; Mar 25, 2011, 7 pm (door), 8 pm (show); tickets: $17 (adv)/$20 (door)/$10 (child under 12, door) available at TIX on the Square

Horizon Stage • 1001 Calahoo Rd, Spruce Grove

• 780.962.8995 • Trevor Panczak; Sat, Mar 5, 7:30 pm; tickets: $25 (adult)/$20 (student/senior)/$5 eyeGO • David Myles; Fri, Mar 25, 7:30 pm; tickets: $25 (adult)/$20 (student/senior)/$5 eyeGO • Tickets available at Horizon Stage box office, TicketMaster

MacEwan Music Concert Series • John L Haar Theatre • Jazz Choir/Jazz Combo Concert; Mar 20, 2011 • Composition Concert; Mar 26, 2011 • Percussion Concert; Mar 27, 2011 • Tickets: available at TIX on the Square mid Sep, 780.420.1757

Maclab Centre for the Performing Arts–Leduc • 4308 - 50 St, Leduc • maclabcentre. com • The Arrogant Worms • Fri, Mar 11, 2011 • Tickets: $33 (adult)/$30 (student/senior) at TIX on the Square, Leduc Recreation Centre

Northern Bluegrass Circle Music Society • Pleasantview Community League, 10860 57 Ave • bluegrassnorth.com • Acoustic Bluegrass Music Jam; acoustic music circle. Slow pitch for beginners: 1st and 3rd Wed prior to regular jam • Every Wed, 6.30 pm • Tickets $2 (member)/$4 (non-member)

Northern Lights Folk Club • north-

ernlightsfc.ca • Queen Alexandra Community Hall, 10425 University Ave: Karen Savoca; Sat, Mar 5, 2011; tickets: $18 • TransAlta Arts Barns, 10330 - 84 Ave:

VUEWEEKLY // AUG 5 – AUG 11 2010

Martyn Joseph; Sat, Mar 19, 2011; tickets: $25 • Season package info by T: 780.288.8111; ticket outlet info at northernlightsfc.ca

CLASSICAL MUSIC: Mar 2011 Alberta Baroque Ensemble • Robert-

son–Wesley United Church, 10209 - 123 St • 780.467.6531 • Baroque Strings: Caroline Stinson (cello), Erich Buchmann (violin) • Sun, Mar 6, 2011, 3 pm • Single tickets: $25 (adult)/$20 (senior/student) • Tickets available at the Gramophone, TIX on the Square, door

Choralfest • albertachoralfederation.ca •

Muttart Hall, MacEwan Alberta College Campus: Jazz Spotlight Concert; Fri, Mar 4, 2011, 7:30 pm; tickets: $10 • McDougall United Church; North Spotlight Concert; Sat, Mar 12, 2011, 7:30 pm; tickets: $10

Cosmopolitan Music Society of Edmonton • Old Strathcona Performing Arts

Centre 8426 Gateway Boulevard • CMS Series - Tuesday Band concert: Sat Mar 19, 2011, 7:30 - 10 pm • CMS Series - Wednesday Band: Sun, Mar 20 2011, 2:30 - 4 pm • Tickets: $10 (adv adult)/$7 (adv student/senior); $12 (door adult)/$9 (door student/senior)

THE EDMONTON CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY • edmontonchambermusic.org • Convocation

Hall: Shanghai Quartet • Sat, Mar 5, 2011, 8 pm; tickets: $30 (adult)/$20 (senior)/$10 (student) available at TIX on the Square, The Gramophone, door • McDougall United Church, 10086 Macdonald Dr • Tallis Scholars • Thu, Mar 24, 2011, 8 pm • $30 (adult)/$20 (senior)/$10 (student) available at TIX on the Square, The Gramophone, door

Edmonton Classical Guitar Society • Winspear Centre, 4 Sir Winston Churchill Sq

• 780.489.9580 • edmontonclassicalguitarsociety.org • Los Angeles Guitar Quartet • Wed, Mar 16, 2011, 8 pm • Tickets: $50 and $40 available at the Winspear box office at 780.428.1414

Edmonton Recital Society Holy Trinity

Anglican Church, 10037 - 84 Ave • edmontonrecital. com • Emerging artist series: Featuring: Ms Cheung, accompanied by Sarah Ho (piano) • Sun, Mar 20, 2011, 3 pm • Admission free; donations welcome

Edmonton Symphony Orchestra

• Winspear Centre, 4 Sir Winston Churchill Sq • 780.428.1414 • edmontonsymphony.com • Robbins Lighter Classics: Charlie Chaplin's The Gold Rush; Mar 3, 2011, 8 pm • Symphony for Kids: Charlie Chaplin's The Gold Rush; Pre-concert Activities from 1 - 1:45 pm; Mar 5, 2011, 2 pm • Symphony Specials: Don't Eat the Yellow Snow - The ESO plays Zappa; Mar 15, 2011, 7:30 pm • Robbins Pops: Ben Vereen's one-man show paying tribute to Sammy Davis Jr; Mar 18 - 19, 2011, 8 pm • Masters: Duruflé's Requiem: Sasha Cooke (mezzo-soprano), Bonaventura Bottone (tenor); Mar 25, 2011, 7:30 pm; Mar 26, 2011, 8 pm • Tickets available at Winspear Centre box office

Horizon Stage • 1001 Calahoo Rd, Spruce

Grove • 780.962.8995 • Jorge Miguel (flamenco guitar) • Sat, Mar 26, 7:30 pm • Tickets: $25 (adult)/$20 (student/ senior)/$5 eyeGO; available at Horizon Stage box office, TicketMaster

Pro Coro Canada • McDougall United

Church, 10025 Macdonald Dr • procoro.ab.ca • Founders Concert: Michael Marc Gervais returns to celebrate Pro Coro's 30th anniversary • Sun, Mar 20, 2011, 2:30 pm • Tickets: $30 (adult)/$25 (senior/student) available at the Winspear box office

SUNDAYS @ THREE • Winspear Centre, 4 Sir

Winston Churchill Sq • RCCO, Edmonton Centre Sundays @ Three Organ Recital Series: UK organist David Titterington • Mar 6, 2011, 3 pm • Tickets: $25 available at the Winspear box office • Season subscriptions: $50 available at TIX on the Square; E: rcco@rcco. edmonton.ab.ca for information

U of A Music at Convocation Hall •

Convocation Hall, U of A • music.ualberta.ca • Music of Today: featuring Faculty Composers; Fri, Mar 4, 2011, 7pm • Jacques Despres (piano); Fri, Mar 11, 2011, 8pm • Tickets: $20 (adult)/$15 (student/senior)/special rates available for visiting school groups • Tickets available through the Department of Music's office, 780.492.0601, at the door on the day of the event

U of A Music at Winspear • Winspear

Centre • music.ualberta.ca • The Choral of Bach • Mon, Mar 21, 2011, 8pm • Tickets: $20 (adult)/$15 (student/ senior)/special rates available for visiting school groups • Tickets available at the Department of Music office, 780.492.0601, or at the door on the day of the event

April 2011

April 2011

art GALLERIES/MUSEUMS: apr 2011 A. J. Ottewell Art Centre–Sherwood Park • 590 Broadmoor Blvd, Sherwood Park • 780.922.3179 • artstrathcona.com • Spring Show and

THE SEASON // 33

Sale:Works by members of the Art Society of Strathcona County • Apr 15 - 17, 2011 • Fri night reception; artists in attendance

Gallery At Milner • Stanley A. Mil-

ner Library, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Sq • 780.944.5383/780.496.7031 • Show Off: an open submission Teen Art Show • Apr 1 - 30, 2011

Grant MacEwan University • Centre for

the Arts and Communications, 1st fl studios • MacEwan Fine Art Graduates' Exhibition • Apr 18 - 20, 2011, noon - 6 pm • Opening reception: Apr 16, s2 - 5 pm

Haggerty Centre–Stollery Gallery • Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts, 9225 - 118 Ave • 780.474.7611 • ninahaggertyart.ca • Architectural works by Raj Bagwe and the Nina Haggerty Centre artists collective • Apr 5 - 30, 2011

Harcourt House • 3rd fl, 10215 - 112 St •

780.426.4180 • harcourthouse.ab.ca • Front Room: Series of large scale drawings by local artist, Arlene Wasylylchuk • Mar 31 - Apr 23, 2011 • Opening reception: Thu, Mar 31, 7 - 10 pm • Main Space: The Wedding: Large scale narrative paintings by Mona Sharma • Front Room: The After-Image (SwanSongs): Large chromogenic prints by Fiona Annis • Apr 28 - May 28, 2011 • Opening reception: Thu, Apr 28, 7 - 10 pm

Harris-Warke Gallery–Red Deer •

Sunworks Home and Garden Store, Ross St, Red Deer • 403.346.8937 • harriswarkegallery.com • Ceramics

by Julia Schumacher • Apr 4 - May 6, 2011 • Opening reception: May 6, 6 - 8 pm

Jeff Allen Art Gallery • Strathcona

Seniors Centre, 10831 University Ave • 780.433.5807 • seniorcentre.org • Artworks by Armond Jones, Edmonton Needle Craft Guild; Apr 1-27, 2011; opening reception: Apr 13 • Artworks by Johanna Wray's students; Apr 29May 25, 2011; opening reception: May 11

Latitude 53 • 10248 - 106 St • 780.423.5353 •

latitude53.org • Main Gallery: Works by Mathieu Valade; Feb 25 - Apr 2, 2011 • Noxious Sector; Apr 15 May 14, 2011

MacEwan • Location: TBD • macewan.ca/design-

studies • Design Studies Grad Show • Apr 2011 • Check for further updates at macewan.ca/designstudies

McMullen Gallery • U of A Hospital,

8440 - 112 St • 780.407.7152 • The Forest: Artworks by members of the Alberta Society of Artists; curated by Chris Carson • Mar 19 - 22, 2011 • Opening reception: Mar 24, 7 - 9 pm

Multicultural Centre Public Art Gallery–Stony Plain • 5411 - 51 St, Stony Plain

• 780.963.9935 • Parkland County Art Collection; Mar 18 - Apr 12, 2011; opening reception: Sun, Mar 20 • Painting, scupture and collage by Susan Rogers, Wanda Cracknell and Gail Marsden; Apr 14 - May 11, 2011; opening reception: Sun, Apr 17

Profiles Gallery–St Albert • 19 Perron St,

St Albert • 780.460.4310 • artsheritage.ca • The Woods are lovely, dark and deep: Artworks by Susan Casault, Kathryn Manry, Judith Martin, Arlene Wasylynchuk, Lesley Roy; Feb 3 - Apr 2, 2011 • Adaptation and Alteration: Works by Byron McBride and Ryan McCourt; Apr 7 - 30, 2011

VAAA Gallery • 3rd fl, 10215 - 112 St • 780.421.1731 • Elementals: Installation and illustration work by Daniel Evans; pictographs by Seka Owen; photos by Anne Marie Resta; Mar 31 - Apr 23, 2011; opening reception: Mar 31, 7 - 9:30 pm • Voices: Artworks by Al Henderson; an exploration of memories of Canada's military missions in Afghanistan; Apr 28 - May 28, 2011; Opening reception: Apr 28, 7 - 9:30 pm

Dance: APR 2011 Alberta Ballet • Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 - 87

Ave • 780.428.6839 • albertaballet.com • Serenade and Vigil of Angels • Apr 1 - 2, 2011 • Subscriptions for the 2010/2011 Season are on sale now; single tickets for select performances available at Alberta Ballet's box office

Mile Zero Dance • Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts, 9225 - 118 Ave • 780.424.1573 • International Dance Day: Final presentation of choreographic sessions with artists from the centre • Apr 29, 2011

FILM: Apr 2011 Provincial Archives of Alberta • 8555 Roper Rd • 780.427.1750 • culture.alberta.ca/archives • Archives Film Night • Fri, Apr 15, 2010

LITERARY: Apr 2011 Edmonton Poetry Festival • The Artery

and other downtown venues • edmontonpoetryfestival. com • A week of words out loud, from poetry slams to café readings, from workshops to walkabouts. Poets from across Canada will cross paths with local talent • Apr 25 - May 1, 2011 • Many events are free

Haven Social Club • 15120 Stony Plain Rd

• 780.915.8869 • Edmonton Story Slam • No cover; followed by a music jam • 3rd Wed every month; Wed, Apr 20, 2011; Sign up at 7 pm; Show starts at 7:30 pm • $5 (registration from writers to support the Society) • Winner walks out with all the audience donations

T.A.L.E.S. MONTHLY STORYTELLING CIRCLE • Centennial Rm, Stanley Milner Library •

780.932.4409 • talesstorytelling.com • Tell stories or come to listen • 2nd Fri of the month; Sep 2010 - Jun 2011, 7 - 9 pm • Free

T.A.L.E.S. STORY CAFÉ SERIES • Rosie's Bar, 10475 - 80 Ave • 780.932.4409 • talesstorytelling.com • Horsin' Around • Apr 7, 2011, 7 - 9 pm • Cover charge: Pay-what-you-will ($6 min)

THEATRE: Apr 2011 THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE • Mayfield Dinner Theatre, 16615

- 109 Ave • 780.483.4051 • mayfieldtheatre.ca • Apr 19 Jun 19, 2011 • Season ticket packages from $229

THE 39 STEPS • Mayfield Dinner Theatre, 16615

- 109 Ave • 780.483.4051 • mayfieldtheatre.ca • Feb 11 Apr 10, 2011 • Season ticket packages from $229

DIE-NASTY • Varscona Theatre, 10329 - 83 ave •

780.433.3399 • Live improvised soap opera continues its spectacular 20th season featuring passion, drama, betrayal, revenge and a dazzling array of the city's finest comedic talents • Every Mon, Oct 25, 2010 - May 2011, 7:30 pm • Tickets available at the box office

Disney's Jungle Book Kids • Horizon

Stage, 1001 Calahoo Rd, Spruce Grove • 780.962.8995 • Musical presented by the Horizon Players • Apr 28 - 30; May 5 - 7, 7:30 pm; Apr 30, 2 pm • Tickets: $20 (adult)/$15 (student/senior)/$5 eyeGO • Tickets available at Horizon Stage box office, TicketMaster

EMERGING COMPANY SHOWCASE • Living Room Playhouse, 11315 - 106 ave • A new work from Surreal SoReal Theatre • Apr 28 - May 14, 2011; Tickets available at 780.454.0583 (box office)

Festival théâtre jeunesse de l'Alberta • La Cité Francophone, 8627 rue MarieAnne-Gaboury • 780.469.8400 • lunitheatre.ca • Les jeunes albertains • 22 édition • Apr 29, 30; May 1, 2011

THE GERTRUDE STEIN PROJECT • Timms

Centre, U of A Campus • 780.492.2495 • drama.ualberta. ca/studiotheatre.cfm • Studio Theatre • Stein's avant garde text with movement, sound and image motifs, directed by Beau Coleman • Mar 31 - Apr 9, 2011 • Subscriptions start at $53 (student)/$83 (adult) at the Timms Centre for the Arts box office

HEY LADIES! • Theatre Network–live at the Roxy,

10708 - 124 St • 780.453.2440 • theatrenetwork.ca • Roxy Performance Series: Starring Leona Brausen, Cathleen Rootsaert, Davina Stewart • Fri, Apr 1, 2011 • Tickets available at Theatre Network's box office, 780.453.2440

Little Women, the Musical • Citadel

Maclab Theatre, 9828 - 101 A Ave • 780.426.4811 • citadeltheatre.com • Book by Allan Knee, lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, music by Jason Howland, directed by Bob Baker. A musical suitable for those 10 years of age and

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up • Apr 30 - May 22, 2011 • Classic Landmarks Master Builder Mainstage Series/Robbins Family Series subscription information available at citadeltheatre.com

Mama Mio • Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 8882 - 170 St • 780.484.2424 • jubilations.ca • Jan 28 - Apr 3, 2011; seating: Wed - Sat: 6:15 - 6:40pm; Sun: 5 pm

MOSTLY WATER • Theatre Network–live at the

Roxy, 10708 - 124 St • 780.453.2440 • theatrenetwork. ca • Roxy Performance Series: Mostly Water Theatre mix live stage performance with video shorts, musical guests, games, prizes and more, producing a game/talk show unlike anything you have seen before • Sat, Apr 2, 2010 • Tickets available at Theatre Network's box office, 780.453.2440

NEXT YEAR'S MAN OF STEEL • Varscona

Theatre, 10329 - 83 Ave • 780.434.5564 • Shadow Theatre • World Premiere by David Belke, starring John Wright, directed by Wayne Paquette • Mar 16 - Apr 3, 2011 • Tickets: Opening, Fri/Sat night: $26 (adult)/$22 (senior/ student); Sun - Thu: $22 (adult)/$18 (senior/student); Preview: $12 (everyone); Tue: two for one; Sat 2 pm matinee: Pay-What-You-Can; Under 18: $10 anytime.

Single tickets/subscriptions available at TIX on the Square, Shadow Theatre 780.434.5564, Varscona box office 1 hour prior to show

OH SUSANNA! • Varscona Theatre • 10329 - 83 Ave

• 780.433.3399 • varsconatheatre.com • The Euro-style variety spectacle with Susanna Patchouli and her divine co-host Eros, God of Love! Laughs! Music! Cocktails! • Sat, Apr 30, 11 pm

Les Parfait Inconnus • Westbury Theatre,

TransAlta Arts Barns, 10330 - 84 Ave • 780.448.9000 • fringetheatre.ca • Fringe Theatre Adventures Family Theatre: Quebec's zany medley of circus acts, comedy and electrifying music • Apr 8-17, 2011 • Tickets: $18 (adult)/$15 (student/senior)/$12.50 (child); Family Adventure packages: $49 (adult)/$41 (student/senior)/$34 (child under 12)

PERVERT • Varscona Theatre, 10329 83 Ave •

780.471.1586 • northernlighttheatre.com • Presented by Northern Light Theatre • A gritty play set in a porno shop by Stephen Massicotte • Apr 8 - 19, 2011 • Tickets: Preview: $15 (adult/senior)/free (student); Opening: $25 (adult/student/senior, incl Opening night reception); All other performances: $20 (adult)/$18 (student/senior); Season subsciptions are now available

PUBLIC SPEAKING • Theatre Network–live at the

Roxy, 10708 - 124 St • 780.453.2440 • theatrenetwork.ca • World Premier of Chris Craddock's one-man tour-deforce, manipulating sound to tell his story. Directed by Bradley Moss • Apr 19 - 20, 2011 (Preview), Apr 21 - May 8, 2011 • Tickets available at Theatre Network's box office, 780.453.2440

Rearview • La Cité Francophone, 8627 rue Marie-

Anne-Gaboury • 780.469.8400 • lunitheatre.ca • L'Uni Théâtre • By Gilles Poulin-Denis • Théâtre La Troupe du Jour • Apr 14 - 16, 2011, 8 pm; Apr 17, 2011, 2 pm

Rick: The Rick Hansen Story • Citadel

Shoctor Theatre, 9828 - 101 A Ave • 780.426.4811 • citadeltheatre.com • By Dennis Foon, directed by Robb Paterson; a Manitoba Theatre for Young People production in partnership with The Rick Hansen Foundation. This play takes a look back to the beginning of Rick Hansen's story and the moments leading up to a life-altering event. Suitable for those 10 years of age and up • Apr 2 - 17, 2011 • Robbins Family Series subscription information available at citadeltheatre.com

Spring One Act Festival • Tegler Audi-

torium, 7128 Ada Boulevard • Phone 780.479.9269 • Concordia University College of Alberta • Fri, Apr 1, 7:30 pm; Sun, Apr 3, 2 pm

Squabbles • Memorial Arts Centre, 5206 - 50 St,

Wetaskiwin • 780.352.8383 • wetaskiwintheatresociety. com • Waterworks' Players-Wetaskiwin Theatre Society • This play, by Marshall Karp, pits a father in law against a mother in a comedic succession of squabbles • Apr 28 - 30, May 5 - 7, 2011, 8 pm • Tickets: $15 (Fri-Sat); $35 (Sat dinner theatre; must be purchased one week in adv), available at Dr Hewko's Office, The Jelly Bean, How Sweet It Is

The Three Musketeers • Citadel Maclab

Theatre, 9828 - 101 A Ave • 780.426.4811 • citadeltheatre. com • A new adaptation by Tom Wood, based on the story by Alexandre Dumas, world premiere directed by Bob Baker • Apr 2 - 24, 2011 • Classic Landmarks Master Builder Mainstage Series subscription information available at citadeltheatre.com

The Threepenny Opera • Walterdale The-

atre, 10322 - 83 Ave • 780.439.2845 • walterdaleplayhouse. com • Book and lyrics by Bertolt Brecht, presenting the English adaptation by Marc Blitzstein. Music by Kurt Weill, directed by Curtis Knecht with music direction

by Sally Hunt • Apr 6 - 16, 2011 • Tickets: Subscriptions start at $72 (adult)/$62 (student/senior); Flex Pass: $45 (3 tickets in the season) available at TIX on the Square at 780.420.1757

True Love Lies • Citadel Rice Theatre, 9828 - 101 A Ave • 780.426.4811 • citadeltheatre.com • By Brad Fraser, directed by Ron Jenkins • A new comedy of bad manners that shatters our illusions about the "perfect" Canadian family • Apr 23 - May 15, 2011 • Rice Theatre Series subscription information available at citadeltheatre.com

MUSIC: Apr 2011 Arden Theatre • 5 St Anne St • 780.459.1542 •

ardentheatre.com • Bettye Lavette (soul, funk) • Apr 15, 2011, 7:30 pm • Tickets on sale Aug 9, 10 am at the Arden box office

FESTIVAL PLACE • 100 Festival Way, Sherwood

Park • 780.449.3378 • festivalplace.ab.ca • Alpha Yaya Diallo (world) • Apr 17, 2011, 7:30 pm • Tickets: $32 (table)/$30 (box)/$28 (theatre) available at Festival Place box office

FULL MOON FOLK CLUB • St Basil's Cultural

Centre, 10819-71 Ave • fmfc.org • Chuck Brodsky, Scott Cook (opening) • Apr 8, 2011, 7 pm (door), 8 pm (show) • Tickets: $17 (adv)/$20 (door)/$10 (child under 12, door) available at TIX on the Square

MacEwan Music Concert Series • John L Haar Theatre • Songwriters' Concert; Apr 2, 2011 • Guitar Concert; Apr 3, 2011 • MacEwan Music Big Band Concert (Grant MacEwan University and U of A Big Bands); Apr 4, 2011 • Tickets: available at TIX on the Square mid Sep, 780.420.1757

Northern Bluegrass Circle Music Society • Pleasantview Community League, 10860 -

Recital Series: Canadian organist Janet Chung • Apr 10, 2011, 3 pm • Tickets: $15 at the door, TIX on the Square • Season subscriptions: $50 available at TIX on the Square; E: rcco@rcco.edmonton.ab.ca for information

780.426.4180 • harcourthouse.ab.ca • Main Space: The Wedding: Large scale narrative paintings by Mona Sharma • Front Room: The After-Image (SwanSongs): Large chromogenic prints by Fiona Annis • Apr 28 - May 28, 2011 • Opening reception: Thu, Apr 28, 7 - 10 pm

780.963.9935 • Painting, sculpture and collage by Susan Rogers, Wanda Cracknell and Gail Marsden; Apr 14 May 11, 2011; opening reception: Sun, Apr 17 • Parkland Potters Guild 4th Biennial Exhibition; May 13 - Jun 8, 2011; opening reception: Sun, May 15

• Winspear Centre • music.ualberta.ca • The University Symphony Orchestra; Mon, Apr 4, 2011, 8pm • World Music Sampler; Thu, Apr 7, 2011, 8pm • Tickets: $20 (adult)/$15 (student/senior)/special rates available for visiting school groups • Tickets available at the Department of Music office, 780.492.0601, or at the door on the day of the event

Harris-Warke Gallery–Red Deer •

Profiles—St Albert • 19 Perron St, St Albert •

May 2011

Jeff Allen Art Gallery • Strathcona Seniors

U of A Music at Winspear

May 2011

art GALLERIES/MUSEUMS: May 2011 A.J. Ottewell Art Centre–Sherwood Park • 590 Broadmoor Blvd, Sherwood Park •

780.922.3179 • artstrathcona.com • Student Art Show, Competition and Sale: Presented by the Art Society of Strathcona County; May 13 - 14, 2011; Friday night reception with student artists in attendance and presentation of awards • Mothers' Day Art Show and Tea: Artworks by members of the Art Society of Strathcona County; May 8, 2011, 11 am - 4 pm; artists working on site

Gallery At Milner • Stanley A. Milner Library, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Sq • 780.944.5383/780.496.7031 • Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild Exhibit • May 3 - 31, 2011

Harcourt House • 3rd fl, 10215 - 112 St •

Sunworks Home and Garden Store, Ross St, Red Deer • 403.346.8937 • harriswarkegallery.com • Ceramics

by Julia Schumacher; Apr 4 - May 6, 2011; opening reception: May 6, 6 - 8 pm • Our Fathers: Installation by Lucienne Partridge et al; May 16 - Jun 19, 2011; opening reception: Jun 3, 6 - 8 pm Centre, 10831 University Ave • 780.433.5807 • seniorcentre.org • Artworks by Johanna Wray's students; Apr 29 - May 25, 2011; opening reception: May 11 • Creative Age Festival: Rich Gossen; May 31 - Jun 29, 2011; opening reception: Jun 8

780.460.4310 • artsheritage.ca • High Engery XVI: Works

by St Albert High School students • May 5 - 28, 2011

VAAA Gallery • 3rd fl, 10215 - 112 St • 780.421.1731 • Voices: Artworks by Al Henderson; an exploration of memories of Canada's military missions in Afghanistan; Apr 28 - May 28, 2011; Opening reception: Apr 28, 7 - 9:30 pm

Dance: May 2011 Alberta Ballet • Jubilee Auditorium, 11455

Latitude 53 • 10248 - 106 St • 780.423.5353 •

- 87 Ave • 780.428.6839 • albertaballet.com • Sarah McLachlan • May 13 - 14, 2011 • Subscriptions for the 2010/2011 Season are on sale now; single tickets for select performances available at Alberta Ballet's box office

McMullen Gallery • U of A Hospital,

LITERARY: May 2011

latitude53.org • Main Gallery: Noxious Sector • Apr 15 - May 14, 2011 8440 - 112 St • 780.407.7152 • The Forest: Artworks by members of the Alberta Society of Artists; curated by Chris Carson; Mar 19 - 22, 2011; opening reception: Mar 24, 7 - 9 pm • Size Doesn't Matter: Artworks by Spyder Yardley-Jones; May 29 - Jul 31, 2011; opening reception will be during the Works Art and Design Festival

Multicultural Centre Public Art Gallery–Stony Plain • 5411 - 51 St, Stony Plain •

Edmonton Public Library • Lois Hole

Library • epl.ca/b2e • 6th Annual Books2Eat Gala: Fundraising event unites literary and culinary worlds, as local chefs showcase their talents through edible book creations. The night includes a silent auction, cake auction, food, wine and music - all in support of the new Clareview Library • May 14, 2011 • Tickets: Call 780.496.7051 for information

57 Ave • bluegrassnorth.com • Acoustic Bluegrass Music Jam; acoustic music circle. Slow pitch for beginners: 1st and 3rd Wed prior to regular jam • Every Wed, 6.30 pm • Tickets $2 (member)/$4 (non-member)

Northern Lights Folk Club • Queen

Alexandra Community Hall, 10425 University Ave • northernlightsfc.ca • Lennie Gallant • Sat, Apr 2, 2011 • Tickets: $18 • Season package info by T: 780.288.8111; ticket outlet info at northernlightsfc.ca

CLASSICAL MUSIC: Apr 2011 Alberta Baroque Ensemble •

Robertson–Wesley United Church, 10209 - 123 St • 780.467.6531 • Bach - Handel - Telemann: Lidia Khaner (oboe), Charles Pilon (viola), Sarah Schaub (soprano) • Sun, Apr 17, 2011, 3 pm • Single tickets: $25 (adult)/$20 (senior/student) • Tickets available at the Gramophone, TIX on the Square, door

Cosmopolitan Music Society of Edmonton • Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre

8426 Gateway Blvd • Monday Band at the Boston Pops: Fri, Apr 8 - 9, 2011, 8 - 10 pm; tickets: $20 • CMS Series Cosmo Chorus: Apr 16, 8 - 10 pm, Apr 17, 2:30 - 4:30 pm, 2010; tickets: $10 (adv, adult)/$7 (adv, student/senior); $12 (door, adult)/$9 (door, student/senior) E: generalmanager@cosmopolitanmusic.org

THE EDMONTON CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY • Convocation Hall, U of A Campus •

edmontonchambermusic.org • REBEL Baroque Ensemble • Fri, Apr 1, 2011, 8 pm • Tickets: $30 (adult)/$20 (senior)/$10 (student) available at TIX on the Square, The Gramophone, door

Edmonton Opera • Jubilee Auditorium, 11455

- 87 Ave • 780.429.1000 • edmontonopera.com • Puccini – Tosca, with the Edmonton Opera Chorus and the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. Sung in Italian with English supertitles • Apr 9, 12, 14 2011, 7:30 pm • Season subscriptions are on sale at Edmonton Opera's box office; single tickets go on sale Sep 15, 2010

Edmonton Recital Society • Mut-

tart Hall, Alberta College, 10050 MacDonald Dr • edmontonrecital.com • Gala Concert: featuring: Georgy Tchaidze (piano) • Mon, Apr 11, 2011, 7:30 pm • Tickets: $40 (adult)/$35 (senior/student) available at TIX on the Square

Edmonton Symphony Orchestra

• Winspear Centre, 4 Sir Winston Churchill Sq • 780.428.1414 • edmontonsymphony.com • Masters: Rachmaninoff's Second Piano Concerto: Nobuyuki Tsujii (piano), Jean-Marie Zeitouni (guest conductor); Apr 29, 2011, 7:30 pm; Apr 30, 2011, 8 pm • Tickets available at Winspear Centre box office

Horizon Stage • 1001 Calahoo Rd, Spruce Grove • 780.962.8995 • Jasper Wood (violin) • Fri, Apr 1, 7:30 pm • Tickets: $25 (adult)/$20 (student/senior)/$5 eyeGO; available at Horizon Stage box office, TicketMaster

Pro Coro Canada • Winspear Centre, 4 Sir

Winston Churchill Sq • 780.428.1414 • procoro.ab.ca • Good Friday at The Winspear: St. John Passion, JS Bach, Richard Sparks (conductor) • Fri, Apr 22, 2011, 7:30 pm • Tickets available at the Winspear Centre for Music, a variety of ticket prices

SUNDAYS @ THREE • All Saints Cathedral, 103

Ave • RCCO, Edmonton Centre Sundays @ Three Organ

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Haven Social Club • 15120 Stony Plain Rd

• 780.915.8869 • Edmonton Story Slam • No cover; followed by a music jam • 3rd Wed every month; Wed, May 18, 2011; Sign up at 7 pm; Show starts at 7:30 pm • $5 (registration from writers to support the Society) • Winner walks out with all the audience donations

T.A.L.E.S. MONTHLY STORYTELLING CIRCLE • Centennial Rm, Stanley A. Milner Library

• 780.932.4409 • talesstorytelling.com • Tell stories or come to listen • 2nd Fri of the month; Sep 2010 - Jun 2011, 7 - 9 pm • Free

T.A.L.E.S. STORY CAFÉ SERIES • Rosie's Bar,

10475 - 80 Ave • 780.932.4409 • talesstorytelling.com • Wild Women • May 5, 2011, 7 - 9 pm • Cover charge: Paywhat-you-will ($6 min)

THEATRE: May 2011 THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE • Mayfield Dinner Theatre, 16615 -

109 Ave • 780.483.4051 • mayfieldtheatre.ca • Apr 19 - Jun 19, 2011 • Season ticket packages from $229

CAIRNS and SPROULE TOGETHER AGAIN AT LAST • Varscona Theatre, 10329 - 83

Ave • 780.434.5564 • Shadow Theatre presents a play will be specially selected for John Sproule and Coralie Cairns • May 25 - Jun 12, 2011 • Tickets: Opening, Fri/Sat night: $26 (adult)/$22 (senior/student); Sun - Thu: $22 (adult)/$18 (senior/student); Preview: $12 (everyone); Tue: two for one; Sat 2 pm matinee: Pay-What-You-Can; Under 18: $10 anytime. Single tickets/subscriptions available at TIX on the Square, Shadow Theatre 780.434.5564,

Varscona box office one hour prior to show

THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN • Timms

Centre, U of A Campus • 780.492.2495 • drama.ualberta. ca/studiotheatre.cfm • Studio Theatre • By Martin McDonagh • May 19 - 28, 2011 • Subscriptions start at $53 (student)/$83 (adult) at the Timms Centre for the Arts box office

DIE-NASTY • Varscona Theatre, 10329 - 83 Ave •

780.433.3399 • Live improvised soap opera continues its spectacular 20th season featuring passion, drama, betrayal, revenge, and a dazzling array of the city's finest comedic talents • Every Mon, Oct 25, 2010 - May 2011, 7:30 pm • Tickets available at the box office

Disney's Jungle Book Kids • Horizon

Stage, 1001 Calahoo Rd, Spruce Grove • 780.962.8995 • Musical presented by the Horizon Players • Apr 28 - 30; May 5 - 7, 7:30 pm; Apr 30, 2 pm • Tickets: $20 (adult)/$15 (student/senior)/$5 eyeGO; available at Horizon Stage box office, TicketMaster

EMERGING COMPANY SHOWCASE • Living Room Playhouse, 11315 - 106 ave • A new work from Surreal SoReal Theatre • Apr 28 - May 14, 2011; Tickets available at 780.454.0583 (box office)

From Cradle to Stage: An Evening of One-Acts • Walterdale Theatre, 10322 - 83 Ave

• 780.439.2845 • walterdaleplayhouse.com • The evening will feature two new works by local playwrights who have worked with professional dramaturges before their works are given to our directors for casting and interpretation • May 18 - 28, 2011 • Tickets: Subscrip-

tions start at $72 (adult)/$62 (student/senior); Flex Pass: $45 (3 tickets in the season) available at TIX on the Square at 780.420.1757

at TicketMaster • George Thorogood and the Destroyers, guests, Wed, May 19, 2010, 7:30 pm (show); tickets: $45, $65, $85 available at TicketMaster

HEY LADIES! • Theatre Network–live at the Roxy,

Northern Bluegrass Circle Music Society • Pleasantview Community League, 10860 -

10708 - 124 St • 780.453.2440 • theatrenetwork.ca • Roxy Performance Series: Starring Leona Brausen, Cathleen Rootsaert, Davina Stewart • Fri, May 20, 2011 • Tickets available at Theatre Network's box office, 780.453.2440

Little Women, the Musical • Citadel

Maclab Theatre, 9828 - 101 A Ave • 780.426.4811 • citadeltheatre.com • Book by Allan Knee, lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, music by Jason Howland, directed by Bob Baker. A musical suitable for those 10 years of age and up • Apr 30 - May 22, 2011 • Classic Landmarks Master Builder Mainstage Series/Robbins Family Series subscription information available at citadeltheatre.com

MOSTLY WATER • Theatre Network–live at the

Roxy, 10708 - 124 St • 780.453.2440 • theatrenetwork. ca • Roxy Performance Series: Mostly Water Theatre mix live stage performance with video shorts, musical guests, games, prizes and more, producing a game/talk show unlike anything you have seen before • Sat, May 21, 2011 • Tickets available at Theatre Network's box office, 780.453.2440

OH SUSANNA! • Varscona Theatre • 10329 - 83 Ave

• 780.433.3399 • varsconatheatre.com/ohsusanna • The Euro-style variety spectacle with Susanna Patchouli and her divine co-host Eros, God of Love! Laughs! Music!

Cocktails! • Sat, May 28, 11 pm

PUBLIC SPEAKING • Theatre Network–live at the

Roxy, 10708 - 124 St • 780.453.2440 • theatrenetwork.ca • World Premier of Chris Craddock's one-man tour-deforce, manipulating sound to tell his story. Directed by Bradley Moss • Apr 19 - 20, 2011 (Preview), Apr 21 - May 8, 2011 • Tickets available at Theatre Network's box office, 780.453.2440

Squabbles • Memorial Arts Centre, 5206 - 50 St,

Wetaskiwin • 780.352.8383 • wetaskiwintheatresociety. com • Waterworks' Players-Wetaskiwin Theatre Society • This play, by Marshall Karp, pits a father in law against a mother in a comedic succession of squabbles • Apr 28 - 30, May 5 - 7, 2011, 8 pm • Tickets: $15 (Fri-Sat); $35 (Sat dinner theatre; must be purchased one week in adv), available at Dr Hewko's Office, The Jelly Bean, How Sweet It Is

Théâtre des abonnés (pièce communautaire) • La Cité Francophone, 8627 rue

Marie-Anne-Gaboury • 780.469.8400 • lunitheatre.ca • L'UniThéâtre - Rencontre intergénérationnelle • May 12 - 14 2011, 8 pm; May 15, 2011, 2 pm

True Love Lies • Citadel Rice Theatre, 9828 - 101

57 Ave • bluegrassnorth.com • Acoustic Bluegrass Music Jam; acoustic music circle. Slow pitch for beginners: 1st and 3rd Wed prior to regular jam • Every Wed, 6.30 pm • Tickets $2 (member)/$4 (non-member)

Northern Lights Folk Club • TransAlta Arts Barns, 10330 - 84 Ave • northernlightsfc.ca • UHF (Shari Ulrich, Bill Henderson, Roy Forbes) • Fri, May 6, 2011 • Tickets: $25 • Season package info by T: 780.288.8111; ticket outlet info at northernlightsfc.ca

CLASSICAL MUSIC: May 2011 Da Camera Singers • First Baptist Church,

10031 - 109 St • Earth Songs: Inspired by the beauty of the Earth, featuring works by Canadian composers R. Murray Schaffer and Ruth Watson Henderson • May 15, 2011, 3 pm • Tickets: $20 (adult)/$15 (student/senior)

Edmonton Symphony Orchestra

• Winspear Centre, 4 Sir Winston Churchill Sq • 780.428.1414 • edmontonsymphony.com • Symphony for Kids: Al Simmons' Symphony Party; Pre-concert Activities from 1 - 1:45 pm; May 7, 2011, 2 pm • Saturday Masters: Tchaikovsky's Polish Symphony: Joseph Macerollo (accordion), Jean-François Rivest (conductor); May 14, 2011, 8 pm • Robbins Lighter Classics: Tom Allen's Classical Goodtime Variety Show; May 19, 2011, 8 pm • Sunday Showcase: Beethoven's Third Piano Concerto, Jan Lisiecki (piano), Eric Buchmann (violin); May 29, 2011, 2 pm • Midweek Classics: Angela Cheng (solo piano); May 25, 2011, 7:30 pm • Tickets available at Winspear Centre box office

Edmonton Youth Orchestra • Win-

spear Centre • 780.436.7932 • eyso.com • Senior and Intermediate Orchestras: The Thelma Johannes O'Neill Memorial Concert featuring winners of the 30th Northern Alberta Concerto Competition • Sun, May 1, 2011, 2 pm • Tickets available at TIX on the Square

Vocal Arts Festival • Convocation Hall,

U of A Campus • vocalartsfestival.ca • Vocal Gems Concert: Vocal Arts Festival Opening Night; Fri, May 20, 2011, 7:30 pm • Song Soiree: Italian and Spanish Artsongs; Wed, May 25, 2011, 7 pm • Classic Broadway; Fri, May 27, 2011

June 2011

June 2011

art GALLERIES/MUSEUMS: Jun 2011

A Ave • 780.426.4811 • citadeltheatre.com • By Brad Fraser, directed by Ron Jenkins • A new comedy of bad manners that shatters our illusions about the "perfect" Canadian family • Apr 23 - May 15, 2011 • Rice Theatre Series subscription information available at citadeltheatre.com

Gallery At Milner • Stanley A. Milner Library,

MUSIC: May 2010

Sunworks Home and Garden Store, Ross St, Red Deer • 403.346.8937 • harriswarkegallery.com • Our Fathers: Installation by Lucienne Partridge et al; May 16 - Jun 19, 2011; opening reception: Jun 3, 6 - 8 pm • The Jumpers: Paintings by Erin Boake; Jun 27-Jul 29, 2011; opening reception: Jul 8, 6 - 8 pm

Jubilee Auditorium • 11455 - 87 Ave • David

Gray, guests; Sun, May 16, 2010, 7:30 pm; tickets available at TicketMaster • Gene Watson and Danny Hooper; Tue, May 18, 2010, 7 pm; tickets: $55 available

7 Sir Winston Churchill Sq • 780.944.5383/780.496.7031 • Aboriginal Teen Art exhibit: Artworks by Edmonton Public School Students; Jun 1 - 17, 2011 • The Works Art and Design Festival 2011; Jun 2 - Jul 7, 2011

Harris-Warke Gallery–Red Deer •

Jeff Allen Art Gallery • Strathcona Seniors Centre, 10831 University Ave • 780.433.5807 • seniorcentre.org • Creative Age Festival: Rich Gossen; May 31 - Jun 29, 2011; opening reception: Jun 8

McMullen Gallery • U of A Hospital, 8440

- 112 St • 780.407.7152 • Size Doesn't Matter: Artworks by Spyder Yardley-Jones • May 29 - Jul 31, 2011 • Opening reception will be during the Works Art and Design Festival

Multicultural Centre Public Art Gallery–Stony Plain • 5411 - 51 St, Stony Plain

• 780.963.9935 • Parkland Potters Guild 4th Biennial Exhibition; May 13 - Jun 8, 2011; opening reception: Sun, May 15 • High Art 11: Memorial composite Art Program Students Exhibition; Jun 10 - 21, 2011 • Installation works by Sarindar Dhaliwal and Lyndal Osbourne; Jun 25 - Jul 27, 2011; opening reception: Sun, Jun 26

NEXTFEST 2011 • Theatre Network–live at

the Roxy, 10708 - 124 St; and various other venues throughout Edmonton • 780.453.2440 • theatrenetwork. ca • Celebrate Nextfest's 16th birthday—an 11-day celebration of theatre, music, film, visual art, dance, NiteClubs, cabarets and more featuring hundreds of emerging local, national and international artists • Jun 2 - 12, 2011 • Tickets available at Theatre Network's box office, 780.453.2440

Profiles—St Albert • 19 Perron St, St Albert • 780.460.4310 • artsheritage.ca • Field Doll: Works by Heather Benning • Jun 2 - Jul 2, 2011

VAAA Gallery • 3rd flr, 10215 - 112 St •

780.421.1731 • Diversity 2011: Artworks by membership in conjunction with the Works Art and Design Festival • Jun 16 - Jul 16, 2011 • Opening Reception: Jun 16, 7 - 9:30 pm

Dance: Jun 2011 Mile Zero Dance • North Saskatchewan River • 780.424.1573 • Streaming: A site-specific installation about Edmonton's river. Part of The Works Festival of Art and Design • Jun 24 - 26 and Jul 1 - 3, 2011

NEXTFEST 2011 • Theatre Network–live at

the Roxy, 10708 - 124 St; and various other venues throughout Edmonton • 780.453.2440 • theatrenetwork. ca • Celebrate Nextfest's 16th birthday—an 11-day celebration of theatre, music, film, visual art, dance, NiteClubs, cabarets and more featuring hundreds of emerging local, national and international artists • Jun 2 - 12, 2011 • Tickets available at Theatre Network's box office, 780.453.2440

FILM: Jun 2011 Dreamspeakers Film Festival • Metro

Cinema, Ziedler Hall, 9828 - 101A Ave; Stanley A. Milner Library Theatre, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Sq • dreamspeakers.org • Celebrating the arts, films, songs and stories of Aboriginal people working in the film and television industry • Jun 1 - 4, 2011 • Screening are held throughout the festival; screening tickets: $7 each • Opening Night: Wed, Jun 1, 2011; tickets: Opening Night $20

LITERARY: Jun 2011 Haven Social Club • 15120 Stony Plain Rd

• 780.915.8869 • Edmonton Story Slam • No cover; followed by a music jam • 3rd Wed every month; Wed, Jun 15, 2011; Sign up at 7 pm; Show starts at 7:30 pm • $5 (registration from writers to support the Society) • Winner walks out with all the audience donations

T.A.L.E.S. MONTHLY STORYTELLING CIRCLE • Centennial Rm, Stanley Milner Library •

780.932.4409 • talesstorytelling.com • Tell stories or come to listen • 2nd Fri of the month; Sep 2010 - Jun 2011, 7 - 9 pm • Free

T.A.L.E.S. STORY CAFÉ SERIES • Rosie's Bar,

10475 - 80 Ave • 780.932.4409 • talesstorytelling.com • Celtic Ceilidh • Jun 2, 2011, 7 - 9 pm • Cover charge: Paywhat-you-will ($6 min)

THEATRE: Jun 2011 THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE • Mayfield Dinner Theatre, 16615 -

109 Ave • 780.483.4051 • mayfieldtheatre.ca • Apr 19 - Jun 19, 2011 • Season ticket packages from $229

CAIRNS and SPROULE TOGETHER AGAIN AT LAST • Varscona Theatre, 10329 - 83 Ave

• 780.434.5564 • Shadow Theatre presents a play that will be specially selected for John Sproule and Coralie Cairns • May 25 - Jun 12, 2011 • Tickets: Opening, Fri/ Sat night: $26 (adult)/$22 (senior/student); Sun - Thu: $22 (adult)/$18 (senior/student); Preview: $12 (everyone); Tue: two for one; Sat 2 pm matinee: Pay-What-YouCan; Under 18: $10 anytime. Single tickets/subscriptions available at TIX on the Square, Shadow Theatre 780.434.5564, Varscona box office one-hour prior to show

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Freewill Shakespeare Festival- 2011 • Heritage Amphitheatre, Hawrelak Park • 780.425.8086 • Shakespeare returns for Free Will Player's 23rd season in the Park. Shows to be announced in Spring 2011 • Jun 28 - Jul 24, 2011, 8 pm; matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 2 pm • Tickets: $23 (adult)/$15 (student/senior); $35 (festival pass) available at TIX on the Square

Let There Be Height • La Cité Francophone,

8627 - 91st St • 780.242.4104 • Firefly Theatre • Firefly's Aerial Cabaret fundraiser featuring professional and upcoming aerialists, special guests and a silent auction • Jun 10 - 11, 2011, 7 pm (door), 8 pm (show) • Tickets: $30 (everyone) available at TIX on the Square, 780.420.1757

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS • La Cité Franco-

phone, 8627 rue Marie-Anne-Gaboury • Two One-Way Tickets to Broadway Productions present Menken's Little Shop of Horrors • Jun 9 - 18, 2011 • Tickets available at twoonewaytickets.com

NEXTFEST 2011 • Theatre Network–live at the

Roxy, 10708 - 124 St; and various other venues throughout Edmonton • 780.453.2440 • theatrenetwork.ca • Celebrate Nextfest's 16 birthday—an 11-day celebration of theatre, music, film, visual art, dance, NiteClubs, cabarets and more featuring hundreds of emerging local, national and international artists • Jun 2 - 12, 2011 • Tickets available at Theatre Network's box office, 780.453.2440

8 - 29, 2011

Harris-Warke Gallery–Red Deer •

Sunworks Home and Garden Store, Ross St, Red Deer • 403.346.8937 • harriswarkegallery.com • The Jumpers: Paintings by Erin Boake • Jun 27 - Jul 29, 2011 • Opening reception: Jul 8, 6 - 8 pm

Jeff Allen Art Gallery • Strathcona

Seniors Centre, 10831 University Ave • 780.433.5807 • seniorcentre.org • Landscapes, flowers, buildings and abstracts by Liz Andrusiak • Jul 5 - 27, 2011 • Opening reception: Jul 13

McMullen Gallery • U of A Hospital, 8440

- 112 St • 780.407.7152 • Size Doesn't Matter: Artworks by Spyder Yardley-Jones • May 29 - Jul 31, 2011 • Opening reception will be during the Works Art and Design Festival

Multicultural Centre Public Art Gallery–Stony Plain • 5411 - 51 St, Stony Plain

• 780.963.9935 • Installation works by Sarindar Dhaliwal and Lyndal Osbourne; Jun 25 - Jul 27, 2011; opening reception: Sun, Jun 26 • Basic Elements: Paintings by Pam Wilman Adeline Rockett, Yuriko Kitamura and Joanne Moore; Jul 29 - Aug 23, 2011; opening reception: Sun, Jul 31

Profiles—St Albert • 19 Perron St, St Albert

- 109 Ave • 780.483.4051 • mayfieldtheatre.ca • Starring Eddie Mekka from Laverne and Shirley • Jun 28 - Aug 21, 2011 • Season ticket packages from $229

• 780.460.4310 • artsheritage.ca • Field Doll: Works by Heather Benning; Jun 2 - Jul 2, 2011 • The Monster in your closet: Artworks by Mark Goodchild, Chung Cheuk Hung, Laura O'Connor, Psychotic robotic art collective: Tristan McClelland and Christopher Zaytsoff (C. Robot & T. McClelland); Jul 7 - 30, 2011

Sprouts: New Play Festival For Kids • Stanley A. Milner Library Theatre, 7 Sir Win-

Salisbury Greenhouses–Sherwood Park • 52337 Range Rd 232, Sherwood Park •

SEXY LAUNDRY • Mayfield Dinner Theatre, 16615

ston Churchill Sq • 780.439.3905 • concretetheatre.ca • New short plays for kids and their families featuring local playwrights; additional storytelling, craft, music and art activities • Jun 11 - 12, 2010, 1 pm (activities), 2 pm (plays) • Tickets: $5 available at TIX on the Square; free for kids 3 and under

MUSIC: Jun 2011 NEXTFEST 2011 • Theatre Network–live at

the Roxy, 10708 - 124 St; and various other venues throughout Edmonton • 780.453.2440 • theatrenetwork. ca • Celebrate Nextfest's 16th birthday—an 11-day celebration of theatre, music, film, visual art, dance, NiteClubs, cabarets and more featuring hundreds of emerging local, national and international artists • Jun 2 - 12, 2011 • Tickets available at Theatre Network's box office, 780.453.2440

Northern Bluegrass Circle Music Society • Pleasantview Community League, 10860 57 Ave • bluegrassnorth.com • Acoustic Bluegrass Music Jam; acoustic music circle. Slow pitch for beginners: 1st and 3rd Wed prior to regular jam • Every Wed, 6.30 pm • Tickets $2 (member)/$4 (non-member)

CLASSICAL MUSIC: Jun 2011 Cosmopolitan Music Society of Edmonton • Winspear Centre • CMS Season

Finale: gala season finale • Sun, Jun 5, 2011, 7:30 - 10 pm • Tickets: $12 (adv, adult)/$10 (adv, student/senior); $15 (door, adult)/$12 (door, student/senior) available from CMS at 780.432.9333

Edmonton Symphony Orchestra

Mile Zero Dance • North Saskatchewan River • 780.424.1573 • Streaming: A site-specific installation about Edmonton's river. Part of The Works Festival of Art and Design • Jun 24 - 26 and Jul 1 - 3, 2011

LITERARY: Jul 2011 Haven Social Club • 15120 Stony Plain Rd

• 780.915.8869 • Edmonton Story Slam • No cover; followed by a music jam • 3rd Wed every month; Wed, Jul 20, 2011; Sign up at 7 pm; Show starts at 7:30 pm • $5 (registration from writers to support the Society) • Winner walks out with all the audience donations

THEATRE: Jul 2011 Freewill Shakespeare Festival

• Heritage Amphitheatre, Hawrelak Park • 780.425.8086 • Shakespeare returns for Free Will Player's 23rd season in the Park. Shows to be announced in Spring 2011 • Jun 28 - Jul 24, 2011, 8 pm; matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 2 pm • Tickets: $23 (adult)/$15 (student/senior); $35 (festival pass) available at TIX on the Square

OH SUSANNA!–SEASON FINALE • Varscona Theatre • 10329 - 83 Ave • 780.433.3399 • varsconatheatre.com/ohsusanna • The Euro-style variety spectacle with Susanna Patchouli and her divine co-host Eros, God of Love! Laughs! Music! Cocktails! • Sat, Jul 31, 11 pm

SEXY LAUNDRY • Mayfield Dinner Theatre, 16615 - 109 Ave • 780.483.4051 • mayfieldtheatre.ca • Starring Eddie Mekka from Laverne and Shirley • Jun 28 - Aug 21, 2011 • Season ticket packages from $229 - 83 Ave • 780.439.2845 • walterdaleplayhouse.com •

By Canadian playwright John Lazarus, directed by Linette Smith • Jul 6 - 16, 2011 • Tickets: Subscriptions start at $72 (adult)/$62 (student/senior); Flex Pass: $45 (3 tickets in the season) available at TIX on the Square at 780.420.1757

MUSIC: Jul 2011 Northern Bluegrass Circle Music

- 112 St • 780.407.7152 • Alberta Lightscapes: Featuring artworks by Donna Miller, Judy Martin, Judith Hall, Kristen Federchuk • Aug 6 - Oct 2, 2011 • Opening reception: Aug 11

Multicultural Centre Public Art Gallery–Stony Plain • 5411 - 51 St, Stony Plain • 780.963.9935 • Basic Elements: Paintings by Pam Wilman Adeline Rockett, Yuriko Kitamura and Joanne Moore; Jul 29 - Aug 23, 2011; opening reception: Sun, Jul 31 • Installation work by Sheri Chaba; Aug 26 - Sep 21, 2011; opening reception: Sun, Aug 28

Profiles—St Albert • 19 Perron St, St Albert •

780.460.4310 • artsheritage.ca • Visual Sensation: Works

by Claire Uhlick and Samantha Williams • Aug 4 - 27, 2011

VAAA Gallery • 3rd fl, 10215 - 112 St • 780.421.1731 • Textile work by Alberta's Hand Weavers, Spinners and Dyers of Alberta organization • Jul 22 - Aug 27, 2011 • Opening reception: Jul 22, 7 - 9:30 pm

THEATRE: Aug 2011 SEXY LAUNDRY • Mayfield Dinner Thatre, 16615

- 109 Ave • 780.483.4051 • mayfieldtheatre.ca • Starring Eddie Mekka from Laverne and Shirley • Jun 28 - Aug 21, 2011 • Season ticket packages from $229

MUSIC: Aug 2011 Jazz at the Lake • Various locations in Sylvan

Lake Town • 1.866.887.5550 • JazzAtTheLake.com • Family-friendly jazz festival includes headliner concerts, swing dance, jazz for kids, jazz workshop, outdoor picnic concerts, blues bash, late night Lions jazz club, pub crawl, farewell jam session and more. Many events are free • Aug 18-21, 2011

Northern Bluegrass Circle Music Society • Pleasantview Community League, 10860 57 Ave • bluegrassnorth.com • Acoustic Bluegrass Music Jam; acoustic music circle. Slow pitch for beginners: 1st and 3rd Wed prior to regular jam • Every Wed, 6.30 pm • Tickets $2 (member)/$4 (non-member)

dance

Village of Idiots • Walterdale Theatre, 10322

McMullen Gallery • U of A Hospital, 8440

music

DANCE: Jul 2011

Centre, 10831 University Ave • 780.433.5807 • seniorcentre.org • Artworks by Strathcona Place's instructors and students • Aug 3 - Sep 21, 2011

music

7 Sir Winston Churchill Sq • 780.944.5383/780.496.7031 • The Works Art and Design Festival 2011; Jun 2 - Jul 7, 2011 • Flowing Lines: Paintings by Trevor Sale; Jul

works.ab.ca • Jun 20 - Jul 7, 2011

Jeff Allen Art Gallery • Strathcona Seniors

theatre

Gallery At Milner • Stanley A. Milner Library,

The Works Art and Design Festival 2011 • Various venues throughout Edmonton • the-

Sunworks Home and Garden Store, Ross St, Red Deer • 403.346.8937 • harriswarkegallery.com • Soul Sisters and Satellite Siblings: Installation by Sabine Schneider and Glynis Wilson Boultbee • Aug 8 - Sep 9, 2011 • Opening reception: Sep 2, 6 - 8 pm

dance dance

art GALLERIES/MUSEUMS: JUL 2011

Strathcona • 780.432.0240 • art-walk.ca • An outdoor studio and gallery featuring hundreds of working artists • Mid Jul, 2011, 10 - 5 pm

Harris-Warke Gallery–Red Deer •

dance

July 2011 July 2011

Whyte Ave Artwalk • Whyte Ave, Old

art GALLERIES/MUSEUMS: Aug 2011

performing arts

Convocation Hall: • Song Soiree: German Lied; Wed, Jun 1, 2011, 7 pm • Aria Extravaganza; Fri, Jun 3, 2011, 7:30 pm • An Afternoon of Sacred Song; Sun, Jun 5, 2011, 4 pm • Featured Opera Performance; Jun 10 - 11 • Song Soiree: Ukrainian, Czech and Russian songs; Wed, Jun 8, 2011, 7 pm • An Afternoon of Light Opera; Sun, Jun 12, 2011, 2 pm • Song Soiree—English Artsong; Wed, Jun 15, 2011, 7 pm • Timms Centre • Mainstage Operas of the VAF • Jun 21 - 26, 2011

• Diversity 2011: Artworks by membership; Jun 16 - Jul 16, 2011; part of the Works Art and Design Festival; opening reception: Jun 16, 7 - 9:30 pm • Textile work by Alberta's Hand Weavers, Spinners and Dyers of Alberta organization; Jul 22 - Aug 27, 2011; opening reception: Jul 22, 7 - 9:30 pm

August 2011

August 2011

music

Vocal Arts Festival • vocalartsfestival.ca •

VAAA Gallery • 3rd fl, 10215 - 112 St • 780.421.1731

57 Ave • bluegrassnorth.com • Acoustic Bluegrass Music Jam; acoustic music circle. Slow pitch for beginners: 1st and 3rd Wed prior to regular jam • Every Wed, 6.30 pm • Tickets $2 (member)/$4 (non-member)

theatre performing arts

• Winspear Centre, 4 Sir Winston Churchill Sq • 780.428.1414 • edmontonsymphony.com • The ESO Presents: Pieter Wispelwey plays cello with Bill Eddins (piano); Jun 1, 2011, 7:30 pm • Late Night with Bill Eddins–Late Night 1900s: Jun 3, 2011, 9:30 pm • Saturday Masters: Prokofiev's Fifth Symphony: Pieter Wispelwey (cello); Jun 4, 2011, 8 pm • Masters: Ravel's Daphnis and Chloé: Bill Eddins (piano solo); Jun 17, 2011, 7:30 pm; Jun 18, 2011, 8 pm • Robbins Pops: Hollywood's Red Carpet: Richard Kaufman (conductor), and the ESO present Oscar-winning and Oscar-nominated music; Jun 10 - 11, 2011, 8 pm • Tickets available at Winspear Centre box office

780.922.3179 • Salisbury Show and Sale: Artworks by members of the Art Society of Strathcona County in support of SAFFRON • Jul 2011

Society • Pleasantview Community League, 10860 -

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