Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra hosting open rehearsal for students and seniors The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra is hosting an open rehearsal on April 25 at Epcor Centre’s Jack Singer Concert Hall. The “Behind the Scenes at the CPO” open rehearsal aims to give students and seniors an opportunity to interact with world-class musicians and engage in intimate conversations about music. [...]
From Europe to the US The 9th annual Blues Caravan tour is coming to Western Canada in May and June, bringing raw, powerful blues to Canadian stages. This year the Blues Caravan tour features blues demon and Jeff Healey prodigy Jimmy Bowskill, Nashville’s Bart Walker and the “First Lady of British blues” Joanne Shaw Taylor. [...]
Calgary Spiritus Chamber Choir Calgary’s Spiritus Chamber Choir is holding a weekend of family-friendly concerts in Cochrane on May 10 and Calgary on May 11. The concerts are a finale to the 2012-2013 season and will take place at the Cochrane Ranchehouse in Cochrane and Christ Church Elbow Park in Calgary. “Make Our Garden Grow” takes [...]
Raleigh announces release of new video and upcoming tour dates Calgary-based folk band Raleigh will be playing at The Palamino in Calgary on April 25. Raleigh is celebrating the release of their new video for their single “Carebear” from their upcoming album. The Calgary trio meshes intricate rhythms with cello, piano and guitar. Combining pop hooks, [...]
2013 Nashville North lineup announced for this year’s Calgary Stampede The Calgary Stampede announced the 2013 Nashville North lineup today. This year’s lineup includes country music legends The Kentucky Headhunters and Bill Anderson alongside newcomers Small Town Pistols and Friday Night Satellites. “We are so proud of this year’s list of entertainers, from our headliners [...]
Calgary Boys’ Choir hosts free concert series from April 24-28 The Calgary Boys’ Choir presents Celebration of Male Song, a free concert series from April 24 to 28 in honour of its 40th anniversary. “We are really excited to share with our audiences the wonderful music that we have prepared,” says Choir Artistic Director Paul [...]
Calgary Tower Climb & Run for Wilderness taking place on April 20 Think you can climb the Calgary Tower’s 802 stairs 31 times in five hours? You’ll get the chance to try and beat the record at the 22nd Annual Climb & Run for Wilderness on April 20. The Alberta Wilderness Association event supports Alberta’s wilderness legacy. [...]
Celebrating Alberta’s dedicated volunteers during National Volunteer Week The Alberta government is recognizing Albertans who make a difference in their communities during National Volunteer Week from April 21 to 27. National Volunteer Week aims to spread awareness and recognition for over 72 per cent of the province’s population who dedicate themselves to community programs and services [...]
New Calgary Lunchbox Theatre season announced Calgary Lunchbox Theatre Artistic Director Glenda Stirling announced this season’s new productions under her leadership. The 2013/2014 season includes six world premieres, all of which are by Canadian playwrights and four of which are by Calgarians. This is the first season Stirling has programmed for Lunchbox. Tell us what you [...]
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra throws back to days of Smokey Robinson, Supremes The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra is bringing its audience an unforgettable evening of rhythm and soul with The Motown Sound. Motown Sound is taking place on April 19 at Epcor Centre’s Jack Singer Concert Hall. CPO Associate Conductor Mélanie Léonard will be leading the Orchestra [...]
