205-8 Ave SE, 403 294-9494, epcorcentre.org
To ignite imagination, to provide the public with cultural experiences that ex-
ceed expectations, to assist artists in Calgary and throughout Alberta to realize
their visions and to enable the artistic expression of all citizens.
Women of the World - sara tavares and Yasmin levy Sara Tavares is light and
fresh. One part Portuguese-infused rhythms. One part Cape Verde grooves.
Yasmin Levy’s sorrowful strains of Arabic strings blend into ancient Sephardi-
Judaic lyrics tinged with Andalucian Flamenco. Nov 10, 8 pm.
an irish homecoming hosted by Cherish the Ladies From jubilant jigs and rol-
licking reels to heart-wrenching ballads. A merry-making evening for all ages,
sure to inspire, delight and get you in the Christmas spirit! Dec 10, 8 pm.
43 EPCor Centre’s Carma acoustic Blues series
EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts, Engineered Air Theatre, 200 block 9
Ave SE, 403 294-9494, epcorcentre.org
To ignite imagination, to provide the public with cultural experiences that ex-
ceed expectations, to assist artists in Calgary and throughout Alberta to realize
their visions and to enable the artistic expression of all citizens.
michael Powers Most often described as “the future of the blues”. It’s been
said that if you didn't like the blues before, you will after hearing Michael Pow-
ers. Sept 12, 8 pm.
Jeff rogers Ontario piano prodigy, Jeff Rogers will seduce you with his blues
stylings infused with rock, funk and R&B. Nov 14, 8 pm.
44 the Festival Chorus
EPCOR Centre for the Performing Arts, 205 8 Ave SW, 403 294-7400, festival-
chorus.ca
A 75-voice community ensemble, The Festival Chorus presents an annual
series of concerts, performing everything from large-scale classical works with
orchestra to swinging jazz selections.
Winter Fantasy Featuring arrangements of Spanish and Mexican carols, joined
by the magical sounds of harp, marimba, guitar and organ. Enjoy Christmas
with a World Beat flair and your favorite sing-a-long selections! Nov 28, 8 pm,
Knox United Church, 506 4 St SW, $18-$22.
45 James Joyce irish Pub
114 8 Ave SW, 403 262-0708, jamesjoycepub.com
Live Celtic Music Saturday nights in one of the best pubs in town.
46 the Palomino
107 7 Ave SW, 403 532-1911, thepalomino.ca
Honkytonk, country, bluegrass, rockabilly and more, most Fri and Sat’s & some
Thursdays in a Calgary Stampede atmosphere.
47 Proarts society
Cathedral Church of the Redeemer, corner of 7 Ave and 1 Street SE, (on the
C-Train Line), 403 269-1904, proartssociety.ca, concert info 403 214-1811
Weekly noon hour concerts, featuring a wide range of artistic expression -
from theatre to dance to music concerts. Wednesdays, 12:10-12:50 pm FREE.
rob maciak, Marimba Sept 2
steve Fletcher, Organ Sept 9
lana skauge, Storyteller Sept 16
Jan lisiecki, Classical Piano Sept 23
melanie Baux, Soprano Sept 30
maple leaf Brass Quartet Oct 7
Debra nyack, Harp Oct 14
Paul Grindlay, Bass Baritone Oct 21
sarah Gieck, Flute Oct 28
Petro Canada Choir Nov 4
andrea Petrity, jazz/pop/blues piano Nov 11
Calgary opera Emerging artists Nov 18
talisman Energy Choir Nov 25
maple leaf Brass Quartet Dec 2
Calgary opera Emerging artists Dec 9
Barbara King, mezzo-soprano Dec 16
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48 alberta theatre Projects
220 9 Ave SE, 403 294-7475, atplive.com
To enrich the lives of our audience and grow that audience by producing a
season of celebrated contemporary theatre and by taking a national leadership
role in the development of new Canadian plays.
shakespeare's Dog by Rick Chafe. Adapted from the novel by Leon Rooke. Get
fresh perspective on young William's life - straight from the eyes of Shake-
speare's dog. Sept 22-Oct 10.
i, Claudia by Kristen Thomson, A Crow's Theatre Production. This extraor-
dinary one-woman show maps the raw but beautiful interior life of a misfit
adolescent. Claudia, twelve and three-quarters, finds herself suffering from the
triple afflictions of puberty, unpopularity and her parents' divorce. Oct 20-Nov 8.
Family holiday Presentation: toad of toad hall by Philip Goulding, adapted
from The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame. Mr. Toad has gotten
himself into a mole-hole that he may not be able to dig himself out of! After
stealing one of the finest cars to toot down a dirt road, Mr. Toad is now an
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