Take Your Family to the Theatre on a Tuesday

Horizon Stage Presents TerZettto, a Giggle-Filled Family Show, Next Tuesday, October 8

 

Three doors, three chairs, three wooden boards... one light bulb... this is the setting for TerZettto, a zany, quirky production by Quebecois physical theatre company L’Aubergine.  As the very different worlds of three clowns collide, their silliness, enthusiasm, and uncontrollable imaginations bring them together. Gradually forgetting their own individuality, the clowns playfully build rapport around what they hold most dear: their ‘joie de vivre’. Celebrate playfulness and giggle gleefully with TerZettto at Horizon Stage on Tuesday, October 8 at 6:30 p.m.

Struggling with their own childishness and zeal, which sometimes prevent them from seeing further than the tips of their toes, the three clowns meet, size each other up, experience some friction, and create new bonds based on their unique abilities. For one, it is the flexibility of their body; for another, it is the pleasing tone of their voice; for the last, it is the sheer excess of their constructions. Through various scenes forged with humour and flair, TerZettto examines the topic of human relationships. It inspires light-heartedness, joy, and—most importantly —lots and lots of laughter, as these three clowns have a few tricks up their sleeves.

Founded in 1974 L’Aubergine is one of the oldest Canadian companies, and the oldest in the Quebec City region, to produce shows for young people and family audiences. It has carved out its own special niche by nurturing a unique artistic vision that combines clown performances, circus arts, music and movement, and theatrical techniques. L’Aubergine’s mission is to create and widely present professional clowning shows of all types and to all audiences while focusing on innovation, quality and refinement. They aim to give clowning credibility by developing a dramaturgy based on the search for authentic and modern characters.
 
Since its inception, L’Aubergine has created more than sixty shows, as well as various productions for major events. Its markets have developed cyclically, in line with the success of its shows, leaving a lasting impression on hundreds of thousands of spectators, both young and old, from Canada, the United States, France, Spain and Mexico. L’Aubergine has succeeded in establishing its presence in the local and international artistic landscape.

Every season Horizon Stage offers a selection of Family Friendly performances for children aged 5 and up and their grownups. These hour long shows usually include 45 minutes of preshow activities, crafts, and colouring as well. TerZettto is the first Family Programming presentation in Horizon Stage’s 2019 - 20 Season and it’s also the first ever Tuesday evening Family Programing presentation. TerZettto starts at 6:30 instead of 7:30 p.m. to accommodate an earlier bed-time for its younger attendees. Preshow activities begin at 5:30 p.m.

Take your family to the theatre on a Tuesday night and enjoy TerZettto at Horizon Stage on October 8. Tickets are just $12 for all ages and may be purchased at the City Hall Ticket Centre (315 Jespersen Ave), by phone at 780-962-8995 or 1-888-655-9090, and online through Ticketpro.ca.

Culture Days In Spruce Grove - Free Events & Activities at the Library, Art Gallery, Horizon Stage

Saturday, September 28

Intrigue Stations

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Experience a cultural landscape of poetry and music from around the world at 

these DIY activity centres throughout the library.

Drop in at the Spruce Grove Public Library, 35 Fifth Ave

Family Arts Class

12 - 1:30 p.m. & 2 - 3:30 p.m.

Come create colourful landscape paintings in the distinctively Canadian style of Ted Harrison. Ages 6+ must be accompanied by an adult. 

Call 780-962-0664 to register. Spruce Grove Art Gallery, 35 Fifth Ave.

Retro and Robotic Art

1 – 5:30 p.m.

Visit the Innovation Lab to create a typewriter poem and experience robot art.

Drop in at the Spruce Grove Public Library, 35 Fifth Ave

Christine Hanson’s The Cremation of Sam McGee -  SOLD OUT

Preshow Activities 6 - 7:15 p.m.      Performance 7:30 p.m.

An awe-inspiring visual arts and live music performance of Robert Service’s famous poem. Christine Hanson’s musical compositions perfectly accompany the poetry; backed by slides featuring the artwork of renowned artist Ted Harrison.

Horizon Stage, 1001 Calahoo Road

Sunday, September 29

Creative Writing Workshop 

12:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Join Scottish poet Gerry Cambridge, the founder-editor of the internationally regarded poetry journal The Dark Horse, at this one-of-a-kind workshop. Register: library@sgpl.ca

Spruce Grove Public Library, 35 Fifth Ave.

For More Information
Spruce Grove Public Library 780-962-4423
Spruce Grove Allied Arts Council 780-962-0664
City Hall Ticket Centre 780-962-8995

culturedays.ca

Funding provided by: The Goverment of Alberta, The City of Spruce Grove, and Canadian Heritage

Trailblazing Australian Blues Guitarist to Perform in Spruce Grove

Lloyd Spiegel Brings His Unique Solo Show to Horizon Stage on September 21

Multi-award winning Australian blues artist Lloyd Spiegel is returning to Canada to deliver a unique solo concert experience. Blending jaw-dropping guitar chops with a commanding voice, powerful songwriting, storytelling, and humour, it’s no wonder that he has been described as an “Oz Roots & Blues Icon” by Rolling Stone Australia. Although he has performed in our country before, this will be Spiegel’s first trip to Alberta and Spruce Grove will be the second stop on his tour. He will wow blues fans at Horizon Stage on Saturday, September 21 at 7:30 p.m. 

Spiegel is a trailblazer in his field and one of his country's most recognized guitarists, recently being named in Australian Guitar Magazine's list of the 50 greatest Australian guitarists of all time. “A guitarist almost without peer, Spiegel deconstructs how the blues guitar is supposed to operate, makes sweet love to it, then kicks it out the back door.” says Australian Guitar Player Magazine.

A touring artist since age 11, with 10 albums to his name, and one of the most unique stories in music have allowed this seven time Australian Blues Award winner to squeeze more into his 40 years than many do in a lifetime. As a determined young musician, after recording his first album, Spiegel found his way from Australia to America. “I was a 16 year old child on the south side of Chicago with a guitar on my back, figuring out how to get into these blues clubs I often read about.” 

Since then, Spiegel has toured the globe with frequent visits to Europe, New Zealand, and the United States where he has performed at major festivals, theatres, and iconic Juke Joints as well as supporting the likes of Ray Charles, Bob Dylan and Etta James on tour. He has sat with the founding fathers of modern blues from Brownie McGhee to Luther Allison and more recently, found great success in Japan, performing sold out concerts at Tokyo Disneyland.

Growing up in the music business, naturally Lloyd is passionate about mentoring the next generation. He has taken countless young artists under his wing who ha
ve since become award winning performers in their own right. He has been an advocate for blues in Australia, believing that blues is an evolving art form. Blues continues to grow and he wants to be a link in that chain responsible for carrying it on.  “Blues is a fundamental stepping stone to all music that came after it and we now get to borrow back from it, from what blues helped to create...and find a new way to perform it”.

Enjoy an evening of pure blues gold with Lloyd Spiegel at Horizon Stage on Saturday, September 21 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 for Adults and $30 for Students and Seniors and may be purchased at the City Hall Ticket Centre (315 Jespersen Ave), by phone at 780-962-8995 or 1-888-655-9090, and online through Ticketpro.ca.

“Lloyd Spiegel...guitar magic and great stories. This show is value for money! Go, be amazed!”

- Terry Seguin, CBC

“....he has a unique ability to hold an audience to the end of a performance. Thoroughly entertaining."

- Stevie Connor, Blues and Roots Radio

Get Ready to Party with some Brilliant and Badass Country Ladies

Nice Horse Kicks off Horizon Stage’s New Season with Their Hard-Rocking Country Tunes on September 20

Nice Horse is looking forward to blowing off the roof, celebrating girl power, and partying hard at Horizon Stage. When these four bold, brilliant, and badass women perform together they always raise a little hell—and play a little music at the same time. This Alberta-based band is out to turn the tables on the country music world and show the guys that they can rock—and party—just as hard. We’re giving them an extra-great reason to party and have fun when they open Horizon Stage’s 2019-20 Season on Friday, September 20 at 7:30 p.m.

Sure, there are plenty of strong female country artists in Daisy Dukes out there, but try to name another self-contained unit that plays their own instruments and writes songs as potent as the new feminist anthem “Mansplainin”, the roof-raising single “Pony Up”, and the super-catchy new single “Good-Life”. They’ve had their share of surprised reactions as well from people unaccustomed to seeing a rockin’ all-female country band, but they manage to take those in stride with their infectious humour. It’s partly to be expected when you’re breaking new ground, and in some ways the women of Nice Horse see themselves following in the platform-heeled footsteps of the Spice Girls by offering their own version of Girl Power, albeit with a rootsy twist.

There’s plenty of proof of Nice Horse’s talent on their aptly titled full-length debut album, There Goes The Neighborhood (emphasis on the neigh!), produced by Jeff Dalziel (The Washboard Union, Brett Kissel), along with the legendary Bob Rock (Metallica, Motley Crue) on a couple of tracks. The band won the 2018 YYC Music Award for Country Recording of the Year, as well as “Group of the Year” and “Video of the Year” (for “Mansplainin’”) at the 2019 Alberta Country Music Awards (ACMAs). Always spreading cheer and having fun with fans wherever they go, these ladies are also known for their outgoing presence on social media which led to them being nominated for the Interactive Artist or Group of the Year at the Canadian Country Music Awards in 2018 and 2019

The four members of Nice Horse are Tara McLeod (electric guitar); Brandi Sidoryk (vocals, bass); Katie Rox (vocals, banjo, acoustic guitar); Krista Wodelet (vocals, drums). Their first major tour was as direct support for Canadian icon Tom Cochrane, and they’ve since toured with other bands, including Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and The Washboard Union. Just recently they thrilled audiences in Spain, Monaco, and France on their first European tour.  Additional career-to-date highlights include major festivals such as Big Valley Jamboree, the Calgary Stampede, and Boots & Hearts – always showcasing their signature high-energy live show.

The bottom line is that if you’re looking for a good time, Nice Horse is more than willing to take you along for the ride. Join them at Horizon Stage on Friday, September 20 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 for Adults and $30 for Students and Seniors and may be purchased at the City Hall Ticket Centre (315 Jespersen Ave), by phone at 780-962-8995 or 1-888-655-9090, and online through Ticketpro.ca.

FLASH SALE: Back to School - Back to the Stage

It's September and we're celebrating Back to School with a Back to the Stage FLASH SALE for

3 Days Only

(September 4-6)

on tickets for

3 Shows Only

Nice Horse, Lloyd Spiegel, TerZettto

30% OFF

of the base ticket price before fees.

No ticket purchase minimum or maximum but this offer can not be combined with other discount offers.

Promo Code: THREE

Redeemable online and through the City Hall Ticket Centre.