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Newzones is thrilled to present Off the Beaten Path, an upcoming solo exhibition of new work by Albertan contemporary artist Samantha Walrod.Off the Beaten Path considers how humans view and interact with wildlife in the Canadian wilderness from a “close” distance. Motorists and hikers observe animals from cars and trails while the animals watch in...
Wallace Galleries, one of the region’s most established and respected contemporary art galleries, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Over a forty-year legacy, Wallace Galleries has championed the careers of Canadian artists, cultivated passionate collectors, and shaped how contemporary art is experienced.Featured artists: Harold Town, Kenneth Lochhead, Wilf Perreault, Ted Godwin, Jennifer Hornyak, Simon Andrew,...
A hilarious night of drag, comedy, and pop culture! Anne Xiety presents Hello Kitty: The Halloween Takeover Drag Show.
Go on an unforgettable journey across the ocean with Disney’s Moana in concert, featuring the Grammy®-winning soundtrack performed live-to-picture by your Calgary Phil. Grammy®-winning composer Mark Mancina scored the vibrant soundtrack for this beloved tale about a spirited and courageous young navigator who sets sail on a daring quest to save her people and her...
In Every Universe We are Improvisors: A multiverse-traversing theatrical exploration of identity. Inspired by real relationships from our audience, every night our ragtag cast of improvisors craft a brand new, improvised, character-driven, multiverse jumping, narrative play that has never been seen before and will never be seen again.
Hatch: An Art Party brings dance, visual art, new discoveries and surprises, transforming Festival Hall into an entirely new experience.It features Touching, the artistic alias of songwriter and producer Michael Falk; Hermitess; Cuban-born dancer, educator, and choreographer Mara Liao Esnard; dancer, choreographer, and producer Catherine Hayward; flutist, improvisor, composer, curator and Ginger Beef co-leader Jiajia...
Between 1875 and 1914, thousands of prisoners crossed through the Fort Calgary prisons, each with their own story and accused crime. Gin, Jail & Justice follows a handful of these stories, examining some of the most interesting and prevalent crimes and criminals of Calgary during the 39-year occupation of Fort Calgary.At Gin, Jail & Justice,...
Gather your favourite witches, ghosts and Halloween lovers for a special screening of the 1993 cult classic Hocus Pocus at The GRAND.When Max Dennison accidentally resurrects the Sanderson Sisters on Halloween night, he and his little sister Dani must find a way to stop the three witches before they steal the lives of Salem’s children....
Gather your favourite witches, ghosts and Halloween lovers for a special screening of the 1993 cult classic Hocus Pocus at The GRAND.When Max Dennison accidentally resurrects the Sanderson Sisters on Halloween night, he and his little sister Dani must find a way to stop the three witches before they steal the lives of Salem’s children....
A story of moonlight, wonder, and the bond between parent and child, La Luna reflects W&M's long commitment to community-engaged professional dance and to bringing young performers onto the professional stage.Choreographed and directed by Melissa Monteros, La Luna began as a short work for the children of Miles Avenue Elementary in Huntington Park, Los Angeles...
Calgary, we’re bringing art, conversation and community together for one special evening.Join us for a powerful panel discussion on belonging, followed by an Exhibiting Artists’ Reception where you can experience the artwork, meet the artists and connect with Calgary’s creative community. Before we turn up for Immigrant Council for Arts Innovation’s 7th anniversary, we’re creating...
Arthur Jafa is an artist and filmmaker. Across three decades, Jafa has developed a dynamic practice comprising films, artefacts, and happenings that reference and question the universal and specific articulations of Black being. Underscoring the many facets of Jafa’s practice is a recurring question: how can visual media, such as objects, static and moving images,...
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