Sunday, October 21 2:30 p.m. Splash N’ Boots, a musical energy stampede whose multimedia success stemmed from a 2004 Queen’s University class project, was recently thrown into the national spotlight when their music videos were picked up by Bert Church LIVE Theatre PresentsAlberta Culture Days performance family series professional series Treehouse Television. This duo has been called the “U2 of children’s entertainment” and “authentic and sincere performers” who Friday, September 28 7:30 p.m. are “redefining the children’s genre”. From the prairies in southern Alberta comes Admission $12.60 one of Canada’s best folk/roots songwriters, NORMAN FOOTE John Wort Hannam. John has achieved some www.splashnboots.com fine accolades in a few short years including a main stage performance at the 2009 Kerrville Folk Fest, three grand prizes at the Calgary Folk Fest songwriting competition, and numerous Friday, October 5 7:30 p.m. nominations and awards. With comparisons to Gordon Lightfoot, James Keelaghan, and John Prine, John Wort Hannam is a born For 20 years, Steven Page was the lead storyteller with a keen eye for the quirky singer and songwriter with Barenaked Ladies, and lyrics that create stories behind the ROMAN DANYLO the Toronto-based band he formed in 1988 songs. with Ed Robertson. Known for his dynamic, physically exuberant performances, his Admission $10.50 Saturday, September 29 7:30 p.m. powerful tenor, quick wit and an arsenal of songs that span the gamut between humour Comedian Roman Danylo brings his and pathos, Steven and the band toured the SPLASH N ’ BOOTS www.johnworthannam.com unique brand of stand-up, world. He recently left the band to pursue a solo improv and sketch comedy and theatrical career. Steven is back on stage to theatres across the Sunday, September 30, 2:30 p.m. PAGE again, playing a mix of familiar old favourites Friday, October 19 7:30 p.m. country. With the fifth and test-drives of new material. A Juno Award winning musician and season of Comedy Inc. set entertainer from Vancouver, Canada. Drawing Admission $28.35 Door $31.50 The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra has been a to air soon on CTV and the from his own experiences, Norman creates cornerstone of Calgary’s multi-faceted arts community Comedy Network, you can see music, stories and props that capture the since 1955 and is one of North America’s finest and the show’s star, Roman Danylo, www.stevenpage.com imaginations of young and old alike. He most versatile live music ensembles. Come out and live in Airdrie. has written and recorded songs for Disney experience a one hour program with a world-class JOHN WORT HANNAM Admission $10.50 Records, Shari Lewis, CBC syndicated TV STEVEN orchestra in our intimate theatre. Bring the whole family! INTERNATIONAL show Scoop & Doozie, and most recently the Admission $28.35 GUITAR NIGHT live musicals for Max & Ruby and Toopy and www.romandanylo.com Binoo. Norman has received four Parents Choice and NAPPA Gold awards, Pacific Music www.cpo-live.com Friday, November 9 7:30 p.m. Industry awards, Socan’s Songwriter of the Year award and most recently, 2010 JUNO & WMCA awards. The 2012 edition of International Guitar Night, the world’s premier touring guitar festival, brings Admission $5.25 four interesting and innovative guitarists together to exchange musical ideas in a public concert setting. San Franciscan guitar poet, Brian Gore, is www.normanfoote.com joined by Martin Taylor, American solo jazz guitarist; Madagascar-born guitarist, vocalist and percussionist, DENNIS CHANG Solorazaf; and Brazilian guitarist/composer, Guinga, known for his beautiful songs and fluid playing. We MANOUCHE QUARTET are looking forward to a particularly lyrical version of International Guitar Night, with a nice mix of playing Friday, February 8 7:30 p.m. and singing. Admission $32.55 When one thinks of Gypsy jazz, one doesn’t automatically think of Canada, or of a Canadian musician of Asian descent. But the wonderful guitar virtuoso Dennis Chang Sunday, March 10 2:30 p.m. www.internationalguitarnight.com of Montreal has already been playing with some of the top names in the world of jazz guitar. This young guitarist HANNARAPTOR quickly developed his own style inspired by various styles The emerging artists of the Calgary Opera produce a BARNEY BENTALL of music. Among his biggest influences are Bach, Chopin, 45-minute work, fully staged with set and costumes, George Benson and Michael Jackson. piano accompaniment, and a Q & A following the Saturday, November 17 7:30 p.m. Admission $23.10 show. Past presentations have been based on Cinderella, The Magic Flute, and The Brothers Grimm. These performances are a wonderful fit for students in Known for his intimate, warm and entertaining www.dennischang.com performances, an evening with Barney Bentall makes for kindergarten through Grade 9. a truly fine audience experience. Hits like “Something Admission $12.60 to Live For” and “Come Back to Me,” from his Legendary Hearts days, now share the stage and the radio airwaves with “Hold My Heart,” “Sending Out a www.calgaryopera.com Message” and the ever-so-gentle country/swing tune, “I Never Meant to Make You Cry.” Admission $32.55 www.barneybentall.ca Sunday, December 16 7:30 p.m. PRAIRIE MOUNTAIN FIDDLERS CHRISTMAS JASON MCCOY This is no ordinary songwriter’s circle. Lunch at Allen’s is Saturday, April 6 2:30 p.m. an extraordinary musical review starring internationally CELTIC TENORS renowned singer/songwriters Murray McLaughlan, Cindy LUNCH Back by popular demand! This will be a foot-stomping, toe- Saturday, December 1 7:30 p.m. Church, Marc Jordan and Ian Thomas who appear on tapping evening full of good old-time fiddle music. This group stage as one, swap stories and perform each other’s Saturday, March 2 7:30 p.m. plays for the people and for their love of the music. It is just good songs. An unforgettable concert featuring beloved songs old-fashioned fun. THE PERFECT GIFt – chriSTMAS TOUR such as Marina Del Rey, Painted Ladies, Perfect World The Celtic Tenors have established themselves as the and more, Lunch at Allen’s will leave you feeling like most successful classical crossover artists ever to Admission $12.60 Laugh along with CCMA and Juno award winning artist, you’ve experienced something special as they deliver an Jason McCoy, as he shares favourite home movies, sings emerge from Ireland. In 2000, following an impromptu AT intimate evening of music and good-natured humour. your favourite Christmas classics and new originals, audition at EMI in London, the Celtic Tenors were signed www.calfolk.ca and chats with special guests via a giant video screen. on the spot to an international record deal, a highly Admission $38.85 Door $43.05 This one man show is different every night as audience unusual event that was the talk of the music industry. ALLEN interaction is such a big part of what the show actually The Celtic Tenors’ live show is an experience overflowing with vitality and variety from start to finish and leaves is. Country music fans are certain to make memories www.lunchatallens.com during this up close and personal show. the audience thoroughly uplifted. Admission $38.55 Door $43.05 Admission $39.90 Door $43.05 ’ S www.jasonmccoy.com www.celtictenors.com Photo courtesty of Marc Lostrocco OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS PERFORMING ARTS CLASSES INTRODUCTION CONTACT INFO Thank you to our community partners: FOR KIDS (P.A.C.K.) Express yourself through acting! Participants will run through acting games Airdrie’s premier performing arts facility offers affordable entertainment in an intimate venue. The 377 seat facility provides audiences with a and will be taught voice projection, stage blocking, improvisation, as well as unique opportunity to experience world renowned performers in a local setting. self-confidence through success. Bert Church The facility features professional grade sound and lighting systems, combined with the charm of a small city venue that provides an up close and We will be offering an expanded program beginning this fall, consisting personal experience, with free parking. 1010 East Lake Blvd of two classes scheduled to run from September 10 – November 27 and PO Box 10268 January 7 – April 16. Airdrie, AB T4A 0H5 LIVE Theatre Check out the 2012/2013 season line up. The 2012/2013 season has been broken up into two series, the professional series and the family P. .A C.K Orientation September 5 at 7 p.m. at Bert Church Theatre series. The Bert Church Live Theatre has a show for everyone! 403.948.8824 The instructor, Kim Cheel, will discuss expectations, behaviour, and parent involvement. We ask that all students and at least one caregiver attend this thebertchurchtheatre.com important session. PRESENTS Junior Group (Age 7-10): Pack Orientation: Wednesday, September 5 at 7 p.m. Regular class: Every Monday from September 10 to November 19 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. (except Thanksgiving Monday, October 8) Dress Rehearsal: Sunday, November 25 from 1 – 3 p.m. Final performance: Monday, November 26 at 7:30 p.m. Cost: $190 plus GST per session Senior Group (Age 11-16): Pack Orientation: Wednesday, September 5 at 7 p.m. Regular class: Every Tuesday from September 11 to November 20 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. (except October 30) Dress Rehearsal: Sunday, November 25 from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Final performance: Tuesday, November 27 at 7:30 p.m. Cost: $190 plus GST per session To register: Please contact our Program Coordinator [email protected] by email or by phone at 403.948.8824 to provide application details and payment information.