Bob Walker, Acting Chair, The Banff Centre Board of Governors Janice Price, President, and The Banff Centre Midsummer Ball Committee invite you to meet us at the intersection of art and ideas at

The 36th Banff Centre Midsummer Ball Weekend July 24 – 26, 2015 mōˈmen(t)əm, məˈmen(t)əm/

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Cover photo: Aszure Barton’s Busk. Photo by Don Lee, The Banff Centre. MIDSUMMER RESIDENCY Donate for impact Each $1,500 donation gets Through the Midsummer and a chance to win! you a chance to win one of Residency, a number of artists Join J. Vair Anderson two Rolex watches! will have the opportunity Jewellers in transforming Each $3,000 donation also to spend time at The Banff the lives and careers of gets you a chance to win a Centre this summer and to Banff Centre artists. bonus jewellery piece! perform on the Midsummer Ball Weekend. See donation card in back pocket for details.

Laila Biali is an award- k.d. lang has won eight Classic Music Residency: winning Canadian jazz pianist, JUNO awards and four Our classical music residents vocalist and songwriter who Grammy awards over her 30- are among the most promising has toured with , year career. A recipient of the anywhere. They have been and Paula Cole and Order of Canada, an inductee coming here for decades recorded with and supported in the Canadian Music Hall to access our distinguished . A Banff Centre alumna, of Fame, and a Banff Centre faculty and collaborate on she has been awarded a JUNO Fleck Fellow, lang has appeared interpretation, creation and nomination for “2011 Best alongside such musical performance. Several talented Vocal Jazz Album of the Year” luminaries as Tony Bennett, Roy pianists will be collaborating and for her latest studio recording Orbison, and Elton John. Her performing for Ball guests as Tracing Light, in addition to stirring performance of Leonard part of this years’ Midsummer the “SOCAN Composer of the Cohen’s “Hallelujah” at the Residency. Like so many of Year” and “Keyboardist of the opening ceremony of the 2010 our alumni, their Banff Centre THE MIDSUMMER Year” at Canada’s National Jazz Olympics is now legendary. experience will be a catalyst for Awards. Laila is also a member “She’s the best singer of her their artistic careers. of the all-female New York- generation,” says Tony Bennett. BALL ARTISTS’ FUND based neo-Classical crossover New Visions in Dance quartet Rose & the Nightingale Indigenous Arts Residency: Emily Molnar is whose members tour with Residency: Renowned for an internationally respected Support the development of innovative Our goal is to provide the highest Grammy award-winner her passion, commitment, and and critically acclaimed director, artists in disciplines as varied as writing, level of funding possible for those Esperanza Spalding. leadership in the arts, The Banff choreographer and dance artist, dance, opera and digital media. Propel artists selected to attend our programs. Centre’s Director of Indigenous and has been appointed Artistic the creative careers of actors, painters, Your support ensures that artists attend Arts, Sandra Laronde is highly Director of Dance at The Banff musicians and Indigenous artists locally, The Banff Centre because of their accomplished as a director, Centre. Named The Globe and and around the world. talent, not their ability to pay. producer, choreographer, and Mail’s 2013 “Dance Artist of creative leader. Along with top the Year”, a graduate of the Pŏs′ə-bəl dancers from around the globe, National Ballet School and a “As a musician making a living in Calgary, taking three weeks away from my work, Laronde will lead an innovative former member of the National in and of itself can be stressful, but to have the funding to make it possible to be dance residency this summer, Ballet of Canada, Molnar will in Banff has—what can I say? This has changed my life!” featuring the cutting-edge lead some of Canada’s most new Indigenous dance interesting and versatile dancers - Kenna Burima, Performing Arts resident, musician, and music teacher creation Backbone. in a Midsummer Residency that explores new ideas about dance Photos clockwise from top left: Emily Molnar, Laila Biali, k.d. lang, Sandra Laronde creation and performance. WEEKEND ITINERARY

Friday, July 24

11:00 a.m. 12:30 – 5:00 p.m. 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Golf at The Fairmont Séance Fiction Visual & Digital Banff Springs Walter Phillips Gallery Arts Social Reception, light fare, and May 2 – July 26, 2015 Jen Mizuik Banff Centre chamber music Nestled among common Indulge in this delectable and begins at 10:30 a.m. Tee terms found in literature sits eclectic social hosted by Jen times begin at 11:00 a.m. the imagined term séance Mizuik, Director of Visual Play 18 (or nine) holes of fiction. This exhibition & Digital Arts. We invite 7:00 p.m. Co-Artistic director of the 12:30 – 2:00 a.m. Late-night golf at the world-famous suggests “séance fiction” guests, artists, and faculty to Friday Night LIVE 605 Collective, contributor shenanigans and cocktails Fairmont Banff Springs as a way in which to enjoy a spectrum of artistic Sponsored by Shaw to the Beijing Modern Dance continue at Three Ravens Golf Course, designed by understand how artists act activity while partaking in Communications Company, and performer Wine Bar. Canada’s master golf course as mediums to the past and light snacks and cocktails. for Wen Wei Dance, Josh Showcase performances architect, Stanley Thompson. future. Inserting themselves Meander through open 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Martin takes the stage for presented by RBC Capital Renowned for its panoramic into histories that are elastic, studios, sip whiskey from Culinary Festival an inspiring performance. Markets beauty, the Fairmont Banff artists speculate on the past handmade ceramic cups, or Relax, mingle, browse the Classical music takes a twist Springs Golf Course is a and future in a way that warm up to the fire pit on opening of our glittering silent with Banff Centre resident captivating and challenging complicates the present. the ceramics deck. Experience auction, and enjoy fine wine pianists performing George ekspləˈrāSH(ə)n layout set in the heart of The works in Séance Fiction a retreat from the ordinary and a culinary festival in the Gershwin’s 1924 Rhapsody in Canada’s Rocky Mountains. include stories, histories, with a private viewing of company of friends and artists. Blue arranged for four hands. “As an Australian visiting The Banff Centre for the second correspondence or narratives Séance Fiction, the inspired 9:00 – 10:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. time, the past two months have been an amazing period of Performance Showcase that are real or imagined, group exhibition in the Walter The party continues with development and collaboration. (The Centre) is one of the Hosted by renowned Banff Centre alumnus DJ conjured or summoned, Phillips Gallery, or even get few places in the world that offers the time and space for fragmented or provisional. your palm read. Take your playwright, actor and director, Socalled in our Maclab Bistro Artists include Hannah time in this self-paced social and Banff Centre alumnus late-night lounge and patio. contemplation, exploration and skill development.” Daniel MacIvor, and the Socalled is known for his Doerksen, Maggie Groat, before you make your way to Anna Pidgorna, composer and media artist, Tamar Guimarães with Friday Night LIVE! Banff Centre’s Vice President genre-bending approach, and Winter Creative Music Residency Kasper Akhøj, Soda_Jerk, - Arts, Carolyn Warren, will be collaborating live with Guy Maddin, Heather and enjoy performances from vocalists and instrumentalists. Ivan Morrison, and Shana top Banff Centre artists in a Moulton. variety of artistic disciplines. Award-winning Canadian jazz pianist, vocalist, songwriter, and Banff Centre alumna Laila Photos opposite page, clockwise from top left: DJ Socalled, Laila Biali, Still from Guy Biali will light up the night. Maddin, Hauntings l (2010). Courtesy Guy Maddin, commissioned by TIFF, Director of Visual & Digital Arts, Jen Mizuik 10:15 – 10:55 a.m. Indigenous Arts Spotlight Sandra Laronde & Backbone: Indigenous Dance Creation A co-production of The Banff Centre and Red Sky Performance Saturday, July 25 Sponsored by 7:00 – 7:45 a.m. Norton Rose Fulbright Early Bird Walk In this compelling spotlight, Our campus is connected to some Backbone is featured as a of Banff’s loveliest trails. Discover cutting-edge new Indigenous the early morning radiance of 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. dance creation inspired by the our mountaintop setting on this Arts + Leadership Spotlight ‘backbone’ of the Americas, optional guided walk. Dan Buchner & Jen Mizuik a continuous sequence of mountain ranges spanning Sponsored by 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. North, Central, and South Parkland Fuel Corporation 11:10 – 11:50 a.m. 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 2:15 – 3:00 p.m. Musical Mountaintop America as well as Antarctica. Dance Spotlight Mountain View Opera Spotlight Breakfast Exploring the intersection The Banff Centre’s Director In(t)ərˈakSH(ə)n Marché Lunch at Vistas of Arts and Leadership at of Indigenous Arts, Laronde, Emily Molnar: Behind the Scenes of Rise and shine! Our chefs will “To work in an Restaurant tempt you with freshly made The Banff Centre. along with top participants A New Vision for Dance A Little Too Cozy hot and cold breakfast dishes, How does the mindset and from her indigenous dance environment of such Sponsored by Dine market-style and enjoy Opera like you’ve never seen smoothies and cappuccinos. Sip practice of artists inform the residency, will showcase a excellence, diversity KERN Partners Ltd. a delicious array of fresh fare it. Enjoy this behind-the-scenes and savour to the subtle sounds practice of leaders? How does live dance excerpt combining and devotion has and breathtaking panoramic look at the production of Join Emily Molnar, the new of musicians in residence. an active and engaged cultural contemporary Indigenous dance mountain views from atop the the opera A Little Too Cozy, been a dream of Artistic Director of Dance, sector influence and bring value to with athleticism to express their Sally Borden Building. a modern interpretation mine for years. The as she shares her vision for our lives and communities? How power, formation and spirit. of Mozart’s Cosi fan tutte. mentorship of the developing a year round dance 1:15 – 2:00 p.m. can artistic experiences inform Come and hear about this highly Join talented performers program at The Banff Centre. Literary Arts Spotlight leadership perspectives about innovative approach to creating faculty was beyond and faculty as they discuss This intimate conversation complex problems, change and new work and how leadership anything I hoped for Devyani Saltzman: New the “Open Space: Opera in and studio showing will offer the future we face? and culture are part of the and the interaction Vision, Global Reach the 21st Century” program These are the types of questions creation process. a taste of the richness and with other writers, Meet our new Director of that is providing a one-of- we have explored here at The Renowned for her passion, diversity of the art form and visual artists and Literary Arts, accomplished a-kind collaborative training Banff Centre over the years, and commitment, and leadership explore how The Banff Centre Canadian author, curator and experience for emerging this unique discussion contributes in the arts, Laronde is highly musicians was continues to build on its journalist, Devyani Saltzman, opera professionals that truly to the Peter Lougheed Leadership accomplished as a director, nourishment that will reputation as an international as she highlights the Centre’s challenges the conventions Institute and Banff Centre Arts producer, choreographer, and be long-lasting.” hub for training, creation, esteemed Literary programs of opera performance, being at the forefront of leadership creative leader. Backbone’s world production and innovation and shares the vision for the production, and design. Led development and contemporary premiere is just around the K. Louise Vincent, Banff in dance. Literary Arts participant future. Devyani will unveil the by Against the Grain Theatre’s arts practice. We invite you to corner and this private preview and poet Centre’s first memoir residency, faculty, this spotlight will bring join Jen Mizuik, Director of Visual for Ball guests is sure to send a a foray into crime writing and guests behind the curtain of a & Digital Arts and Dan Buchner, shiver up your spine. modern, visceral interpretation VP Leadership Development in Photos: (left page) Dan Buchner VP how The Banff Centre will Peter Lougheed Leadership Institute; continue to grow as Canada’s of a classical work. this highly experiential spotlight. (this page left) Josh Martin, (middle) The Banff Centre opera Dancers from Backbone, a co- leading hub for the incubation Interact with contemporary art residency is a collaboration and reflect on what it might mean production by The Banff Centre and and discussion of literature on Red Sky Performance, commissioned the global stage. She is joined of The Banff Centre, Against for you as a leader in your family, by The Banff Centre. Photo credit: The Grain Theatre and the organization or community. Don Lee. (right) The Banff Centre by bestselling UK author, and Director of Literary Arts, Devyani upcoming faculty in Literary Canadian Opera Company. Saltzman, Journalism, Geoff Dyer. THE 36TH BANFF CENTRE MIDSUMMER BALL GALA

CHānj 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Champagne Reception & Banff Centre Midsummer “By allowing art to Photos Ball Gala push limits, we are Sponsored by Husky Energy Sponsored by Husky Energy exploring what it It’s the perfect summer gathering: Celebrate the brilliance at the means to be truly a breathtaking location, heart of The Banff Centre and human. The Banff champagne and oysters, music the richness that artistry brings Centre is an epicenter and laughter in the afternoon to our world. Award-winning of minds and ideas sunshine. Join your friends on Canadian actor, playwright, regarding artistic the patio and raise a glass to the theatre and film director, and Banff development. My evening ahead. Be sure to get Centre faculty member, Daniel your Midsummer Ball portrait to MacIvor will emcee the evening. experience here has capture the moment. Enjoy world-class performances been transformative by two recipients of Canada’s and personal. My life highest civilian honour, the will certainly change.” Order of Canada: Grammy and JUNO Award-winning k.d. lang, Luan Phung, and Grammy and JUNO Award- Banff Music resident and guitarist nominated trumpet virtuoso Jens Lindemann. Savour a four-course feast prepared by our culinary team under the direction of our Executive Chef Sébastien Tessier, then mingle with friends and hit the dance floor to the sounds of the Barry Shaw Band. Filled with unique art, travel, dining and artistic experiences, our irresistible silent auction supports the Midsummer Ball Artists’ Fund. Place your bids! Enjoy the late- night scotch lounge into the wee hours. Showcase Performances presented Photos clockwise from top left: k.d. lang, Jens Lindemann, Daniel MacIvor, by RBC Capital Markets KERN Partners Ltd. and guests SILENT AUCTION

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Three of his artworks are featured on domestic industry…one of the most glorious dining experiences around.” Subject to availability. Maximum of five than those noted in the pricing, taxes, travel Canadian, American and international stamps. Valid until July 26, 2016. complimentary room nights per hotel. insurance, gratuities, or incidentals. Dates Value: $35,000 and price subject to change, please refer to Value: Priceless Value: Priceless website for full trip details. Courtesy of Masters Gallery Ltd. mastersgalleryltd.com Courtesy of Liquidity Wines Courtesy of Small Luxury Hotels Value: Priceless liquiditywines.com slh.com Courtesy of Magic Places Cycling Adventures magicplaces.ca The Banff Centre Board of Governors As of May 1, 2015 Robert D. Walker, Acting Chair — Edmonton Janice Price, President — Banff Larry Fichtner — Calgary Joan Forge — Edmonton Asim Ghosh — Calgary Christopher Hilbert — New York Elmer Hildebrand — Altona, MB Evaleen Jaager Roy — Vancouver Banff Centre The Wild Inside Send a Star From Your Inspiring Leadership Leroy Little Bear, JD — Lethbridge Programming Advisors By Jeremy Collins Not-For-Profit of Choice Anne Lockwood — Calgary SILENT 8’ x 6’ x 3’ Ink and acrylic to a Banff Centre 2015 Ball Committee President, Janice Price Ralston E. MacDonnell — Halifax on plexiglass Leadership Program Barbara Ashley Vice-president, Arts – Trina McQueen — Toronto During a 2014 Fleck Fellowship Know a social benefit, Melanie Busby Carolyn Warren Gay Mitchell — Toronto residency at The Banff Centre, not-for-profit or arts and Caitlin Cuffari (The Banff Centre) Banff Mountain Film & Book Festival – Andrew Molson — Montreal AUCTION with a commissioning grant culture organization whose Mary Fong Joanna Croston and Laurie Harvey Susan Peterson — Ottawa from Clif Bar, artist Jeremy leaders would benefit from Glenda Hess Indigenous Arts – Sandra Laronde Collins created the vivid work transformative leadership Debra Law The Banff Centre The Banff Centre Presents Literary Arts – Devyani Saltzman The Wild Inside. A climber, training? Send a developing Lynette Markham (The Banff Centre) Foundation Board of Directors and Naomi Johnston painter, filmmaker and story leader from your organization Patricia Moore As of May 1, 2015 Jens Lindemann teller, Collins has attended of choice to The Banff Centre’s Judy Paterson Media & Production – Kerry Stauffer Beth Reimer-Heck, Chair In-Home Performance The Banff Mountain Film & Peter Lougheed Leadership Kate Price (The Banff Centre) and Woody MacPhail Timothy Burt, Director International trumpet virtuoso and Banff Centre Book Festival as a presenter Institute (PLLI) and they Kim van Steenbergen Music & Sound – Barry Shiffman, Larry Fichtner, Director alumnus Jens Lindemann and award-winning and filmmaker for many will gain new capacity to Nancy Wiswell Mark Wold, and Simon Gamache Mark MacDonald, Director jazz pianist Kristian Alexandrov deliver an 2015 Ball Committee (above, left to right): years. The Banff Centre’s film strengthen their organization, Judy Paterson, Nancy Wiswell, Mary Fong, Peter Lougheed Leadership Institute – Andrew MacNiven, Director unforgettable in-home performance. In 2014, team captured the creation industry and community. The Melanie Busby, Patricia Moore, Debra Law, Dan Buchner and Lisa Jackson Jackson Von Der Ohe, Director Kim van Steenbergen, Glenda Hess. Lindemann received the prestigious Order of of The Wild Inside to produce PLLI helps creative industries Theatre Arts – Casey Prescott, Janice Price, Director (Ex-Officio) Canada, the highest civilian award given by the Not in photo: Barbara Ashley, Caitlin Cuffari, a short film documenting and charitable sectors tackle Lynette Markham, Kate Price. Emily Molnar, John Avery and Robert D. Walker, Director (Ex-Officio) Government of Canada. Lindemann is the intense painting process. society’s biggest challenges. Murray Palmer also a JUNO and Grammy nominee, winner Inspiration for the work Help further a leader’s Ball Advisors Visual Arts – Jen Mizuik of the renowned Echo Klassik Award, and has comes from Collins’ numerous aspirations to better our Gordon and Robyn Ritchie been named “Personality of the Year” by encounters with bears while communities. Adam and Jan Waterous Banff Centre The Brass Herald. out on expeditions, and his Tax receipt will be provided for the Dining & Lodging (h)yoomən͞ Available on a mutually agreeable date prior to July 31, 2016. fascination with aboriginal amount of the winning bid. Art Advisors Vice-president, Business Development – culture and mythology. Value: Priceless Value: $6,500 Canada House Gallery – Luke Sunderland “Arts are so important to View the short film at Barbara Pelham Courtesy of Jens Lindemann jercollins.com/stories. 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