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December 2019Red Deer Symphony Orchestra
Stringing The Holidays Together | December 7, 2019 | RDC Arts Centre A concert for strings only, featuring the Rosedale Valley Strings Youth Orchestra playing alongside the RDSO’s string sections. This concert will feature a variety of Christmas favourites and a surprise or two. Featuring Rosedale Valley Strings | Conductor Naomi Delafield
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December 2019Time To Be
Do you ever feel like life is chaotic, heavy or busy and you want some time to just BE? Every Tuesday from 12:15 to 12:45 PM Gaetz Memorial United Church is offering 'Time To Be'- sn opportunity to be silent, meditate, pray. Peace and quiet, no cell phones, no distractions. All are welcome to come and simply BE in the peacefulness of the Sanctuary with reflective music on organ and piano provided by Dale Dickau. What a great way to spend a lunch hour.
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December 2019Koinonia Christian School's Christmas Splendor
Join us for a celebration of music and Christmas! Koinonia Christian School’s students will perform musical pieces and a play based on “The Great Christmas Giveaway” book. December 12 at 7pm, New Life Fellowship Church in Red Deer. Always a fantastic evening of talent and celebration!
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December 2019Brave New Words - A Literary Open Mic
The Red Deer Arts Council is excited to present a new monthly Open Mic event offering the literary artists in our community the opportunity to read their new works in front of a live, friendly, and supportive audience! We have partnered with the lovely folks at Sweet Capone's for "Brave New Words"! This 18+ event will feature a signature drink, "The Hemingway" for our first night out on September 13th! Come join us every 2nd Friday of the Month at Sweet Capone's Red Deer location to test out your new writing. It can be poetry, a short story, a textbook, or even an excerpt from your latest novel! We'll have some live music to start the night and some other good fun throughout the night! Doors open 7pm (not before) and readings start at 7:30! Signup to read takes place on the night.
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December 2019WinterVoice 2019
A celebration of music, talent and joy- Choirs Red Deer is proud to present WinterVoice 2019. Come celebrate the season with ihana and Soliloquy, as well as guest group Harmony Through Harmony, with vocal excellence! A must-see annual celebration local to Central Alberta. Through the advanced repertoire of Choirs Red Deer, there is guaranteed to be something for every member of the family. Tickets are now available for Choirs Red Deer's WinterVoice 2019 concert at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/wintervoice-2019-tickets-79988276087.
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December 2019Time To Be
Do you ever feel like life is chaotic, heavy or busy and you want some time to just BE? Every Tuesday from 12:15 to 12:45 PM Gaetz Memorial United Church is offering 'Time To Be'- sn opportunity to be silent, meditate, pray. Peace and quiet, no cell phones, no distractions. All are welcome to come and simply BE in the peacefulness of the Sanctuary with reflective music on organ and piano provided by Dale Dickau. What a great way to spend a lunch hour.
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December 2019It's a Wonderful Life: The Live Radio Drama
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Ignition Theatre is pleased to present its annual holiday production of the beloved classic, "It's a Wonderful Life: The Live Radio Drama" - one of Central Alberta's most anticipated and innovative annual events! RED DEER MEMOIRAL CENTRE - MAINSTAGE DOORS: 7:00PM - CURTAIN: 7:30PM ALL TICKETS: $25.00 - AVAILABLE ONLINE: WWW.IGNITIONTHEATRE.CA Group Rates Available (8 or More). Contact Ignition Theatre by Email: (ignitiontheatre@ignitiontheatre.ca) It’s a Wonderful Life: The Live Radio Drama is based on the classic holiday movie with a clever twist thrown in: the story is staged as a live radio broadcast. 16 actors portray more than 50 characters in addition to a live musical score and live sound effects performed by a professional foley artist! It’s a Wonderful Life tells the story of George Bailey, a generous and well-meaning man who has become too downcast and tired to continue living. It will take help from a lovable angel named Clara to show him what life would have looked like had he never been born; and for George to learn that no man is a failure who has friends; and earning Clara her long awaited wings. And this season, we're thrilled to announce the addition of local improv and sketch comedy company, IMPROV JELLY, who will be performing all of the classic commercials synonymous with radio drama, LIVE ON STAGE! It's a Wonderful Life represents Ignition Theatre's sole annual fundraiser. Rather than solicit donations via online campaigns or silent auctions, we have instead gathered an ensemble of artists who have donated their time, so that we can offer you this exciting production at a fraction the cost of our regular seasonal programming. Furthermore, each season a local charity is selected to receive $1.00/ticket sold on behalf of both Ignition Theatre and Central Alberta Theatre, and this season we are proud to support the Stonewall Community Foundation.
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December 2019It's a Wonderful Life: The Live Radio Drama
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Ignition Theatre is pleased to present its annual holiday production of the beloved classic, "It's a Wonderful Life: The Live Radio Drama" - one of Central Alberta's most anticipated and innovative annual events! RED DEER MEMOIRAL CENTRE - MAINSTAGE DOORS: 7:00PM - CURTAIN: 7:30PM ALL TICKETS: $25.00 - AVAILABLE ONLINE: WWW.IGNITIONTHEATRE.CA Group Rates Available (8 or More). Contact Ignition Theatre by Email: (ignitiontheatre@ignitiontheatre.ca) It’s a Wonderful Life: The Live Radio Drama is based on the classic holiday movie with a clever twist thrown in: the story is staged as a live radio broadcast. 16 actors portray more than 50 characters in addition to a live musical score and live sound effects performed by a professional foley artist! It’s a Wonderful Life tells the story of George Bailey, a generous and well-meaning man who has become too downcast and tired to continue living. It will take help from a lovable angel named Clara to show him what life would have looked like had he never been born; and for George to learn that no man is a failure who has friends; and earning Clara her long awaited wings. And this season, we're thrilled to announce the addition of local improv and sketch comedy company, IMPROV JELLY, who will be performing all of the classic commercials synonymous with radio drama, LIVE ON STAGE! It's a Wonderful Life represents Ignition Theatre's sole annual fundraiser. Rather than solicit donations via online campaigns or silent auctions, we have instead gathered an ensemble of artists who have donated their time, so that we can offer you this exciting production at a fraction the cost of our regular seasonal programming. Furthermore, each season a local charity is selected to receive $1.00/ticket sold on behalf of both Ignition Theatre and Central Alberta Theatre, and this season we are proud to support the Stonewall Community Foundation.
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December 2019Time To Be
Do you ever feel like life is chaotic, heavy or busy and you want some time to just BE? Every Tuesday from 12:15 to 12:45 PM Gaetz Memorial United Church is offering 'Time To Be'- sn opportunity to be silent, meditate, pray. Peace and quiet, no cell phones, no distractions. All are welcome to come and simply BE in the peacefulness of the Sanctuary with reflective music on organ and piano provided by Dale Dickau. What a great way to spend a lunch hour.
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December 2019Time To Be
Do you ever feel like life is chaotic, heavy or busy and you want some time to just BE? Every Tuesday from 12:15 to 12:45 PM Gaetz Memorial United Church is offering 'Time To Be'- sn opportunity to be silent, meditate, pray. Peace and quiet, no cell phones, no distractions. All are welcome to come and simply BE in the peacefulness of the Sanctuary with reflective music on organ and piano provided by Dale Dickau. What a great way to spend a lunch hour.
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January 2020Red Deer Symphony Orchestra
On Broadway | January 25, 2020 | RDC Arts Centre The musical stage will come alive! This exciting pops concert will feature music ranging from old chestnuts to newly minted classics. From Cole Porter to Elton John, and Rogers & Hammerstein to Andrew Lloyd Webber, there will be something for everyone. Selections From: Rogers & Hammerstein: The Sound of Music; Cole Porter: Kiss me Kate; Claude Schönberg: Les Misérables; Elton John: The Lion King; Frederick Loewe: My Fair Lady; Stephen Sondheim: “A Little Night Music”; Pasek and Paul: The Greatest Showman ; Stephen Schwartz: Wicked; Leonard Bernstein: West Side Story ; Andrew Lloyd Webber: Phantom of the Opera
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February 2020The Evolution of Hip Hop 5th Annual Gala
Red Deer & Surrounding area, Pound It Hip Hop Dance Association, partnered with Pound It Hip Hop Studio and the Kraze 101.3 are bringing you the Evolution of Hip Hop Gala! Where? The Harvest Center, Westerner Park Red Deer When? February 8 2020 Doors open at 5pm What? A Gala like you have never seen before, including live entertainment, dinner, photo booth, silent auctions & memories to last! Why? Fundraising to support families in YOUR community! The talented dancers at Pound It Hip Hop studio are coming together to bring you a full night of entertainment ranging in Hip Hop styles back to the 70's. Rico Martinez (studio owner) is dedicated to training students and teaching the true foundation of hip hop: peace, love and unity. Rico has been bringing in the original creators and pioneers of hip hop from around the world to provide workshops and educate his students on its history and culture. He is an excellent teacher and a positive role model to all of his students. Teaching life skills, respect and acceptance, and creating a family culture that shows unwavering is what makes Rico and Pound It Hip Hop Studio so special. Pound It has many talented dancers who are gaining impressive success in provincial and national competitions- winning 1st place in battles, qualifying for the Olympics in Japan and having the only Canadian qualifier in a competition in New York, to name a few. By coming to the Evolution of Hip Hop Gala you are supporting our kids in our community and making these great opportunities possible for them. The kids are 5- 18 years old and are working really hard every week to put this special performance together for you to see how Hip Hop has evolved through the generations. This show is a musical theater format and will keep you entertained from start to finish. To take a further step and in turn give back to our local businesses, we are introducing the Dance Your Own Business dance battle where several local businesses will come together and dance off showcasing their hottest moves and compete for the championship title. We can promise one thing, it will be a night to remember! All funds go directly to the families of Pound It Hip Hop Dancers Association to support students who cannot afford classes, help to pay for professional dancers to train students at our studio and aid in paying for very exciting educational opportunities.
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February 2020X Barks the Spot in PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure” in Red Deer
Nickelodeon and VStar Entertainment Group present PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure,” an action-packed, music-filled production. The heroic pups from the top-rated animated preschool series PAW Patrol, produced by Spin Master Entertainment, embark on a pirate-themed adventure to uncover hidden treasure during the hit live stage show, playing at Westerner Park Centrium, February 11-12. In PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure,” Mayor Goodway is getting everything shipshape for a big Pirate Day celebration in Adventure Bay. When Cap’n Turbot falls into a dark and mysterious cavern, it’s PAW Patrol to the rescue! Chase, Marshall, Rubble, Skye, Rocky and Zuma save Cap'n Turbot and discover a secret pirate treasure map that leads them on an epic adventure. Things get ruff when Mayor Humdinger wants to find the treasure first for Foggy Bottom. The pups need all paws on deck for this pirate adventure, including help from the newest pup who’s all ears…Tracker! Using their heroic rescue skills, problem solving and teamwork, the pups set sail to save the day. No job is too big, no pirate pup is too small! The performance is interactive and fun for the whole family, encouraging audiences to learn pirate catchphrases, dance the pirate boogie and help the pups follow the treasure map and solve picture puzzles during their mission! Tickets for these performances go on pre-sale on July 30 and on general sale on August 9. For more information on tickets, visit: https://www.pawpatrollive.com/Canada.
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February 2020Red Deer Symphony Orchestra
Canada On Canvas | February 22, 2020 | RDC Arts Centre An all-Canadian tribute to the visual arts. Among works by Somers (on Picasso) and Korndorf (on Maud Lewis), there will be an exciting new premiere. Our very own Claude Lapalme is composing an important new work to celebrate and commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Group of Seven. Featuring the Premiere of the "Group of Seven Suite" by Claude Lapalme
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April 2020Red Deer Symphony Orchestra
Water Music | April 18, 2020 | Gaetz Memorial United Church Presented by the RDSO, Rosa Barroca returns with a full complement of winds to present audience favorites from the baroque period, such as the Pachelbel Canon and the Suites from Handel’s Water Music. Presenting Rosa Barocca PACHELBEL: Canon and Gigue ALBIONI GIAZIOTTO: Albinoni HANDEL: Water Music
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June 2020Red Deer Symphony Orchestra
Finale Friday | FRIDAY, June 5, 2020 | RDC Arts Centre Witness Corey Hamm’s triumphant return to the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra. He will wow us with an energetic performance of Bartók’s Piano Concerto No. 2. Also on the program will be RDSO's concerto competition winner from Red Deer's 2019 Festival of the Performing Arts, Kathryn Fakeley. This incredible young cellist will be performing a movement of the Kabalevsky cello concerto. The evening will end with the 1812 Overture by Tchaikovsky. It will be a sound spectacular! Featuring Corey Hamm, Piano & 2019 Red Deer Festival of Performing Arts Winner Kathryn Fakeley, Cello BARTÓK: Piano Concerto No. 2 KABALEVSKY: Cello Concerto TCHAIKOVSKY: 1812 Overture