5th Annual 1Night Benefit Concert

Mar 31, 2012

Midpark Christian Assembly
260 Midpark Blvd.
Calgary, Alberta

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The 5th Annual 1Night Benefit Concert aims to raise $50,000 for the Calgary Dream Centre by hosting an unforgettable night of music.

Confirmed guests include Leon Leontaridis (previously of The Canadian Tenors), Graham Sharkey (George Canyon, Frankie McQueen), folk singer Sarah Vann and Cantos Music Cnetre's Samuel Masteron.

Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20, available by calling 403-256-4722.

Oh My Darling at Ironwood Stage & Grill

Mar 31, 2012

Ironwood Stage & Grill
1229 9 Ave. S.E.
Calgary, Alberta

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Manitoba country-bluegrass outfit Oh My Darling will bring some special sounds across western Canada as they debut tunes from their new CD, Sweet Nostalgia.

Oh My Darling’s sound blends bluegrass, Appalachian old time, southern twang, and Franco-folk.

Show starts at 8 p.m. 

Pavlo in Concert

Apr 19, 2012

Jack Singer Concert Hall, Epcor Centre
205 8 Ave. S.E.
Calgary, Alberta

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Tooth Blackener presents world-famous guitarist Pavlo in concert.

In his latest album, Six String Blvd, Pavlo incorporates the world's most exotic instruments into his classic Mediterranean sound.

Show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $38.50-$48.50, available online at epcorcentre.org or by calling 403-294-9494.

Market Collective Show and Fair

Feb 4, 2012

Ant Hill Building
148 10 St. S.W.
Calgary, Alberta

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Market Collective showcases the work of local artists, artisans and musicians. See featured artist, Jack Bride, and featured musician, Calvin Locke.

Market Collective runs Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission $3, or free with food bank donation.

Andrew Jackson Jihad in Concert

Mar 13, 2012

Local 522
522 6 Ave. S.W.
Calgary, Alberta

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Andrew Jackson Jihad with guests at Local 522.

Hailing from Phoenix, Arizona, Andrew Jackson Jihad is a two-person musical group that attempts to understand and explain human nature. The humourous music focuses on the horrid and beautiful ways that people treat each other, as well as the possibility that one day we will be able to reconcile these two forces.

Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12, available online at primeboxoffice.com and unionevents.com.

Tim Hus: Stompin' Tom's Birthday Bash

Feb 10, 2012

Mikey's Juke Joint & Eatery
1901 10 Ave. S.W.
Calgary, Alberta

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Celebrate the legendary Man with the Black Hat and his stompin' board on his 76th birthday at Mikey's Juke Joint & Eatery. 

Tim Hus and his country western band will perform Stompin' Tom Connors classics, as well as songs from their new album, Hockeytown. With special guest Billy MacInnis, Stompin' Tom's fiddle player for the last 8 years.

Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door.

Calgary Civic Symphony Presents: Hoch Romantisch

May 10, 2012

Jack Singer Concert Hall, Epcor Centre
205 8 Ave. S.E.
Calgary, Alberta

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This concert is a feast of high romanticism, featuring Gustav Mahler’s Rückert Lieder sung by Calgary’s own Jacqui Lynn Fidlar.

The Calgary Civic Symphony will also be joined by local musicians from all corners for Anton Bruckner’s monumental 9th Symphony, in support of the Inter-Faith Food Bank.

Show starts at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $15, free for children under 5, available at the door, online at calgarycivicsymphony.ca, or by calling 403-670-5430.

Calgary Civic Symphony Presents: Earth Day

Apr 22, 2012

Jack Singer Concert Hall, Epcor Centre
205 8 Ave. S.E.
Calgary, Alberta

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The Calgary Civic Symphony marks Earth Day with works representing the sky and the sea, concluding the concert with Beethoven’s mightiest overture, Leonore No. 3.

The concert will also feature performances by the winners of the 2012 Calgary Concerto Competition (C3).

Show starts at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $15, free for children under 5, available at the door, online at calgarycivicsymphony.ca, or by calling 403-670-5430.

Calgary Civic Symphony: French Impressionism

Feb 26, 2012

Jack Singer Concert Hall, Epcor Centre
205 8 Ave S.E.
Calgary, Alberta

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The Calgary Civic Symphony marks French composer Claude Debussy’s 150th birthday with a concert exploring the moods and colours of the two greatest French impressionists — Debussy and Ravel.

With special guests, Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra clarinetist Steve Amsel and the Savridi Singers.

Tickets $15, free for children under 5, available at the door, online at calgarycivicsymphony.ca, or by calling 403-670-5430.

Bragg Creek Performing Arts: Triple "A" Day

Apr 21, 2012

Bragg Creek Centre
23 White Ave.
Bragg Creek, Alberta

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Bragg Creek Performing Arts hosts Triple "A" Day, an all-Alberta musical concert featuring 100-Mile House, Jenn Beaupre and Souljah Fyah.

Show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $27, $25 for seniors 55 and over, $5 rush tickets for youth 6-17 with student I.D. Tickets are available online at braggcreekperformingarts.com or by calling 403-949-4114.