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SUMMARY:Forever Young: Chartier & Checora — An Introduction to Eldersong
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Seniors’ Week edition of Forever Young at Studio Bell\, home of the National Music Centre\, with singer-songwriter\, community advocate and co-founder of the Music Mile\, Bob Chartier. \nAbout Chartier & Checora: \nBob and Catherine (Chartier and Checora) are a duet and a songwriting duo\, featuring vocals\, cello\, and vintage guitar. Bob continues to do his work of growing the Eldersong program\, an initiative to help elders discover or rediscover their own home grown music. \nCatherine hosts a new morning open mic in Okotoks\, with friends Dianne Harvey and Paula Briggs. It’s held monthly at the Old Church on Elma Street. \nCheck out their first homemade EP\, called the Basement Tapes\, a field recording made by Jeff Bray in Bob’s pottery studio. \nAbout Forever Young: Seniors’ Wednesdays: \nForever Young celebrates lifelong connections to music\, offering free Studio Bell admission for music lovers aged 65 and up every Wednesday. This engaging program invites seniors and their families to explore Canada’s musical heritage across five floors of exhibitions\, bringing to life the stories — and soundtrack — of their generation through rare memorabilia and hands-on activities. Part of the National Music Centre’s commitment to using music as a tool for wellbeing\, Forever Young creates welcoming spaces for seniors to gather and connect with music\, community\, and each other. Monthly drop-in programs will feature a variety of interactive experiences for all ages that spark memories\, inspire creativity\, and create connections across generations.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/1oxofkwtdwu-forever-young-chartier-and-checora-an-introduction-to-eldersong/
LOCATION:Studio Bell\, home of the National Music Centre\, 850 4 Street Southeast\, Calgary\, T2G 1R1
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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SUMMARY:PlayLab: Kitchen Party
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Acadian Day in PlayLab with the energy of a kitchen party. \nThis all-ages\, hands-on drop-in invites visitors to explore Acadian music traditions through fiddle-inspired sounds\, group music-making\, and the rhythmic pulse of spoon playing. \nDrop in and take part in lively\, collaborative music-making that shows how rhythm\, movement\, and song bring people together. \nPlayLab is a hands-on sound playground where young visitors can discover how music works. With interactive stations that feature strings\, wind\, percussion\, and electronic instruments\, kids experiment with the building blocks of sound—pitch\, volume\, timbre\, and vibration. Pluck a string\, strike a drum\, blow into an organ\, or shape sound on a synth to hear how instruments create their unique voices. Designed for curiosity and creativity\, PlayLab encourages visitors to listen closely\, explore freely\, and learn how musicians turn sound into music. \nPlayLab is made possible with support from the Alberta Museums Association and the Radomski Foundation.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/adonhwm-y-playlab-kitchen-party/
LOCATION:Studio Bell\, home of the National Music Centre\, 850 4 Street Southeast\, Calgary\, T2G 1R1
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260822T190000
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SUMMARY:NMC Presents — The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Relive a defining moment in Canadian music history with the CBC rebroadcast of 2016’s The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration at Studio Bell\, home of the National Music Centre. \nCaptured live in Kingston\, Ontario\, this unforgettable performance marks the final tour appearance of The Tragically Hip and frontman Gord Downie. More than a concert\, it became a shared national experience\, uniting millions in a powerful tribute to music\, memory\, and identity. \nWhether you’re revisiting the emotion or discovering it for the first time\, this rebroadcast offers a chance to witness the raw energy\, poetic storytelling\, and deep connection that made this farewell performance truly historic. \nFor an elevated experience\, add a special three-course dinner at the King Eddy before the show.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/q8jzrk84mv-nmc-presents-the-tragically-hip-a-national-celebration/
LOCATION:Studio Bell\, home of the National Music Centre\, 850 4 Street Southeast\, Calgary\, T2G 1R1
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260830T110000
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SUMMARY:Synth Soundbath: Alesis Andromeda A6
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Studio Bell\, home of the National Music Centre\, for Synth Soundbath\, a new monthly series exploring the intersection of wellness and music technology. \nPart educational experience\, part immersive listening session\, the program invites participants to engage with sound as both a scientific phenomenon and a deeply personal\, sensory experience. \nThis is not your typical soundbath. Each hour-long session begins with an educational deep dive into the history of music in wellness practices\, the science of sound\, and the technology behind an iconic synthesizer from NMC’s collection. Participants are then invited to get comfortable and settle in for the soundbath portion of the experience. \nHeld on the last Sunday of each month\, each session spotlights a different synthesizer from NMC’s collection. Often associated with experimental music rather than wellness practices\, synthesizers offer a unique lens into the science of sound and the body’s response to vibration\, expanding how we listen\, feel\, and understand music’s role in well-being. \nThis session features the Alesis Andromeda A6\, released in 2000. One of the last great flagship analog synthesizers\, the Andromeda combines 16 voices of true analog synthesis with a remarkably deep and expressive sound engine. Capable of producing everything from warm\, evolving pads to shimmering ambient textures\, its expansive sonic palette makes it an ideal instrument for immersive listening. \nGuests are encouraged to bring a yoga mat\, blanket\, or anything that helps them get comfortable as they settle in.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/7yvhmyskvd4-synth-soundbath-alesis-andromeda-a6/
LOCATION:Studio Bell\, home of the National Music Centre\, 850 4 Street Southeast\, Calgary\, T2G 1R1
CATEGORIES:Education,Music & concerts
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SUMMARY:Candlelight: Ed Sheeran & Coldplay
DESCRIPTION:Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live\, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Calgary. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Ed Sheeran and Coldplay at Studio Bell\, home of the National Music Centre\, under the gentle glow of candlelight. \nTentative Program  \n\n\n\nColdplay – Clocks \nColdplay – Something Just Like This \nEd Sheeran – Bad Habits \nColdplay – Adventure of a Lifetime \nColdplay – Fix You \nEd Sheeran – Photograph \nColdplay – The Scientist \nColdplay – Feelslikeimfallinginlove \nEd Sheeran – Shivers \nEd Sheeran – Perfect \nColdplay – Viva la Vida \nEd Sheeran – Give Me Love \nColdplay – Sky Full of Stars \n\n\n\nPerformers \n\n\nString Quartet: 2 violins\, 1 viola and 1 cello
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/ro3jp6euf-candlelight-ed-sheeran-and-coldplay-occ-17405/
LOCATION:Studio Bell\, home of the National Music Centre\, 850 4 Street Southeast\, Calgary\, T2G 1R1
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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SUMMARY:Gbèdu: An Afro-Jazz Orchestral Experience
DESCRIPTION:Following a sold-out debut\, Nigerian-Canadian composer King Udofia returns with the second edition of Gbèdu\, presented with the National Music Centre. His 21-piece orchestra takes the Studio Bell stage for an immersive evening of horn-driven grooves\, heavy percussion\, and lush orchestral strings. Audiences are invited to sing\, clap\, and dance\, as they experience a contemporary celebration of African music and culture. \nAbout King UdofiaKing Udofia is a Nigerian-Canadian composer\, arranger\, musical director\, and the Artistic Director of Gbèdu. He creates music for recordings\, live performance\, worship\, film\, and curated events. Rooted in his cultural background and shaped by formal training in jazz composition and performance\, King brings a distinct voice to music that is emotionally rich and deeply moving. Described by Afros in the City as one of Calgary’s most versatile musical architects\, his work spans collaborations with Disney\, the Calgary Stampede\, Titilope Sonuga\, Johnny Summers\, and Femi Leye.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/lonlxeupfks-gbedu-an-afro-jazz-orchestral-experience/
LOCATION:Studio Bell\, home of the National Music Centre\, 850 4 Street Southeast\, Calgary\, T2G 1R1
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260909T110000
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SUMMARY:Forever Young: Instrument Petting Zoo
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special edition of Forever Young: Seniors’ Wednesdays at Studio Bell\, home of the National Music Centre\, featuring interactive experiences for all ages that spark memories\, inspire creativity\, and create connections across generations. \nInstrument Petting Zoo invites participants of all ages to feel like a kid again and explore a wide variety of musical instruments. \nApproach instruments with curiosity and playfulness as you try strings\, percussion\, winds\, and more. No experience required. \nAbout Forever Young: Seniors’ WednesdaysForever Young celebrates lifelong connections to music\, offering free Studio Bell admission for music lovers aged 65 and up every Wednesday. This engaging program invites seniors and their families to explore Canada’s musical heritage across five floors of exhibitions\, bringing to life the stories — and soundtrack — of their generation through rare memorabilia and hands-on activities. Part of the National Music Centre’s commitment to using music as a tool for wellbeing\, Forever Young creates welcoming spaces for seniors to gather and connect with music\, community\, and each other. Monthly drop-in programs will feature a variety of interactive experiences for all ages that spark memories\, inspire creativity\, and create connections across generations. \nStudio Bell admission is free for seniors every Wednesday thanks to the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/dthphaok8-forever-young-instrument-petting-zoo/
LOCATION:Studio Bell\, home of the National Music Centre\, 850 4 Street Southeast\, Calgary\, T2G 1R1
CATEGORIES:Museums, galleries & exhibitions,Music & concerts
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