Vendors Wanted

The Spruce Grove Street Performers Festival and Canada Day Weekend is seeking food an product vendors for June 30 from 6-10:30 p.m. and July 1 from 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Festival Site

All vendors must:
Have a valid Spruce Grove business or hawker/peddler license
Pay a 15% commission on their sales at the event
Provide a $200 deposit cheque (that is only cashed if contract is broken or if the festival incurs cost on the vendors behalf)
Provide a product & price list
Provide photos or diagrams of their set-up
Fill out & return technical and power request forms
Sign & return an official contract
Provide their own tables, tents, floats, equipment and staff

Food vendors must ALSO:
Provide proof of Liability Insurance
Provide proof of Capital Health Certification

Please e-mail Kerri at kgibson@sprucegove.org to apply or for more information.

Audition Notice: A Midsummer Night's Dream

The

HORIZON PLAYERS

Presents

William Shakespeare’s
A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Directed by Joshua Semchuk

November 29 - 30 & December 1, 2007
Horizon Stage, Spruce Grove
1001 Calahoo Road

AUDITION NOTICE

Auditions will be held for all parts on

May 17 from 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
May 18 from 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

May 19 from 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Auditions are by appointment only. Please call 962.8995 to book a date and time.

Please provide theatre and/or film resume along with a headshot
or a recent photograph.

Previous experience with Shakespeare an asset but not necessary.

Dance experience an asset but not necessary. Please list dance experience on resume.

Please bring a monologue to read in front of the director.

For more information please contact: Horizon Stage 962.8995

Artstrek Scholarships Available

What is Artstrek?
Artstrek is a theatre school like no other — a residential summer theatre program for teens that has been running in the province of Alberta since 1959. The program, which takes place each summer on the campus of Red Deer College, is about the exploration of theatre and the components of theatre production rather than getting a show on stage. Over the course of a week, participants explore acting, voice, movement, and directing with some of Alberta's finest theatre professionals. This year students will be working on the W.O. Mitchell classic Who Has Seen The Wind.
Artstrek is not a talent-based program. It is for students who are enthusiastic about theatre and who will be focused on the fun of learning and exploring with their instructors and with other Artstrek participants.

When is Artstrek & Who can attend?
Theatre Exploration I runs July 8 - 14. It is for 13 - 15 year olds who have completed grade 7.
Theatre Exploration II runs July 15 - 22 and is for 16 - 18 year olds who have completed grade 10.

Do I qualify for a Horizon Stage scholarship?
If you are between the ages of 13 and 18, and have completed grade 7 or higher at a school in Spruce Grove, Stony Plain or Parkland County you may apply for a scholarship. Two scholarships are being offered. They can be used for either Theatre Exploration I or Theatre Exploration II. The value of each scholarship is $300.

How do I apply?
To help decide the scholarship winners, Horizon Stage requires a letter from each applicant detailing their experience in theatre studies and
productions, their plans for future involvement in theatre, and explaining why they would like to win this scholarship and why they deserve it. Factors such as academic excellence and financial need will be taken into account.

Complete your letter and submit it to:
Horizon Stage
315 Jespersen Ave
Spruce Grove, AB
T7X 3E8
Fax: (780) 962-0616
ALSO Download your Artstrek Application form from www.theatrealberta.com/artstrek.htm and submit it separately along the entire registration fee to:
Theatre Alberta
3rd Floor, 11759 Groat Road
Edmonton, AB, T5M 3K6
Fax: (780) 422-2663

Scholarship recipients will receive a reimbursement cheque for $300 after they are chosen.
Deadline is June 2 or whenever the courses are full (which is always early) so get your letter and application in as soon as possible!! Scholarship recipients will receive a reimbursement cheque for $300 after they are chosen.
These Artstrek Scholarships are funded by the Horizon Stage Theatre Advisory Board and The Horizon Stagelighters

Audience Feedback: A Few Good Men

Did you see the Horizon Players production of A Few Good Men?
Tell us what you thought of the show and we'll pass your comments on to the Players.

www.horizonplayers.com

Audience Feedback: Hot Toddy

Did you see Hot Toddy at Horizon Stage on March 10th. Please tell us what you thought of their show!

FREE Tickets to Hot Toddy!

Be one of the first THREE people to e-mail your name and contact information to hstage@sprucegrove.org and you'll will two FREE tickets to see Hot Toddy at Horizon Stage on Saturday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m.!!
www.hottoddytrio.com

Audience Feedback: Tomas Kubinek

Did you see family entertainer Tomas Kubinek at Horizon Stage on Sunday, March 4?
Please tell us what you thought of his show... good or bad.
Note: Comments with inappropriate language will not be posted.

Audience Feedback: Montreal Guitar Trio

Did you see The Montreal Guitar Trio at Horizon Stage on Saturday, March 3rd? What did you think of their show? Did you like the opening act, The Rosette Guitar Duo? Please tell us what you thought!
Note: Comments with inappropriate language will not be posted.

Win FREE Tickets to Montreal Guitar Trio

Be one of the first two people to e-mail hstage@sprucegrove.org with your contact information (phone number or e-mail address) and you'll win two FREE tickets to The Montreal Guitar Trio at Horizon Stage on Saturday, March 3rd.
Visit: www.mg3.ca for more information on The Montreal Guitar Trio.

Montreal Guitar Trio scheduled on Saturday, March 3, 2007

The Hottest Guitar Ensemble in Canada is Coming to Horizon Stage

Selling out theatres wherever they go, the Montreal Guitar Trio has quickly established itself as a force of rejuvenation and cross-pollenization between various musical forms including classical, jazz and folk. Marrying passionate virtuosity with a stealthy sense of humour, guitarists Glenn Lévesque, Marc Morin and Sébastien Dufour charm the ears and capture the hearts of audiences. Their eclectic, energetic music takes listeners on a journey through many cultures - from the mysterious, exotic melodies of India to the hot rhythms of South America, from Spain and the Balkans to the Orient, traditional Quebec and Hollywood. Now they are poised to impress and amaze audience members in Spruce Grove at Horizon Stage on Saturday, March 3rd.

Since it was founded at the University of Montréal in 1998, Montreal Guitar Trio has given hundreds of concerts in North America and Europe, many of which have been recorded and broadcast by national networks such as CBC, Radio-France, BRAVO. Société Radio-Canada’s 2002 concert entitled "The Heat of the Day," and performed in Montreal, was nominated for Jazz and World Music Concert of the Year at the prestigious Prix Opus 2002, celebrating musical excellence in Quebec. This concert launched the Trio's second album, Garam Masala, which was also nominated for Disc of the Year. Their 3rd CD, MG3, was released in the fall of 2006.

Opening the evening on March 3rd will be Edmonton’s own Rosette Guitar Duo. Kevin Marsh and Michael Lyngstad balance intricately-woven melodies in a unique style that is enticing and captivating. With musical influences including world, indie-pop, jazz, and classical, they produce a sound that is rhythmically inviting and rich in its harmonic language. Their merging of styles is fresh in its approach - combining the wisdom of quality with the freedom of innocence. Since the Duo's inception in 2001, the pair has been composing music and performing extensively. They have traveled throughout Western Canada and released a full-length album entitled Portage to Tunnel Mountain (2003). Through their music and stage performance, Rosette Guitar Duo allows their audience a full view of their carefree and spirited personalities.

Travel the musical world and experience many new and exotic flavours and sounds with Montreal Guitar Trio and Rosette Guitar Duo at Horizon Stage on Saturday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m.. Tickets are just $20.00 for adults and $15.00 for students and seniors. Or, if you can not make it to their performance on March 3, you can see just The Montreal Guitar Trio at the Shell Theatre in Fort Saskatchewan on Friday, March 2 at 8:00 p.m.. Call the Horizon Stage Box Office at 962-8995 or Ticketmaster at 451-8000 for more information.

“The Montreal Trio's guitars know no limits. They journey along with brio from jazz to classical music, from India to Canada. The Ussac Church has been swept away on the thunder of their strings!"
La Montagne Newspaper

"... They delivered loads of infectious good humour and some solid ensemble playing
that skirted the four corners of the musical world."
Bill Rankin, Edmonton Journal

Be sure to visit www.horizonstage.com, www.trioguitarsmontreal.com and www.rosetteguitar.com
Also: Visit www.youtube.com and search for Montreal Guitar Trio to see some amazing video clips!

Special thanks to the sponsors of this event: The Alberta Foundation For The Arts, Canadian Heritage, The Edmonton Journal, Royal Inn Express and Birdsell Grant Gardner Morck, Barristers & Solicitors

Audience Feedback: Romany Blues

Did you see Vinok Worldance's word premiere performance of Romany Blues on Saturday, February 17th? What did you think of the dancers/costumes/choreography/video footage? Please write a short review and tell us what you thought of Romany Blues.
Note: Comments are moderated and offensive language will not be posted.

Audience Feedback: Frog Prince & The Amazing Kreskin

Did you see Alberta Opera's production of The Frog Prince on Saturday, February 10th or The Amazing Kreskin on Sunday February 11th?
Do you have any feedback that you would like to give about either show? Please write a short review and let us know what you though of the performance.
Please Note: Comments will be moderated for inappropriate or offensive language.

Horizon Stage adds New Brunswick Blues & Root’s Band to its line-up

East Coast Music Award Winner Hot Toddy scheduled on March 10, 2007

Known for their alternative acoustic roots and blues stylings and a live show that is full of improvisation and impromptu musical journeys, Hot Toddy will burn up Horizon Stage on Saturday, March 10th. Their high-energy vocals, aggressive guitars, and heart-stopping instrumentals will mix with other, more organic, folky, funky and groovy sounds to push the boundaries of the familiar and captivate all who listen.

With six critically-acclaimed albums and an East Coast Music Award under their belts, Hot Toddy recently won the 2006 Maple Blues Award for Acoustic Act of the Year. Fast becoming one of the east coast’s favourite acoustic acts, the Fredericton-based band is comprised of Thom Swift on acoustic guitar, dobro, vocals; Joel Leblanc on lead guitar, harmonica, vocals, and Tom Easley on acoustic bass and vocals.

Regulars on the Canadian Festival scene, Hot Toddy have played the prestigious Newport Folk Festival in the U.S., the Blue Balls Festival in Switzerland and the Vienna Jazz Festival in Austria. They are often heard on independent radio in the US and Canada and have been highlighted on the CBC a number of times. When they tour, they win fans wherever they play.With musical prowess that is second to none, Hot Toddy can “rip it up” on a stage, throwing the audience into a frenzy, or hold them in the palms of their hands with an original ballad. They have opened for such diverse performers as jazz great, Bill Frisell and country icon Dolly Parton. Hot Toddy has also become a favourite collaborator with such notables as Flamenco great, Juan Martin, harmonica wizard, Mike Stevens and bluegrass legend Raymond McLain, as well as New Brunswick comrades, Isaac and Blewett.

Don’t miss what is sure to be a truly memorable concert experience when Horizon Stage presents Hot Toddy at 7:30 pm on Saturday, March 10, 2007. Tickets are $20.00 for adults and $15.00 for students and seniors. Call the Horizon Stage Box Office at 962-8995 or Ticketmaster for more information or to purchase your tickets today!

“Not since The Band roared out of upstate New York with its original sound have I heard such unique music! Not surprising that the culturally rich East Coast of Canada has once again produced stellar music makers.”
The Signal Star - Goderich Ontario

“Hot Toddy is a unique amalgam of blues and roots music with a hint of jazz,
their musicianship shining brightly on each new release.”
Exclaim! - Toronto

Be sure to visit: www.horizonstage.com and www.hottoddytrio.com

Special thanks to the sponsors of this event: The Alberta Foundation For The Arts, Canadian Heritage, The Edmonton Journal, Royal Inn Express and Birdsell Grant Gardner Morck, Barristers & Solicitors

Vinok Worldance premieres Romany Blues at Horizon Stage - February 17, 2007

Enter a world of passion, memory, longing and tradition

A Canadian is seduced by the mysterious, often misunderstand, Gypsy world on a trip to Europe. This is the starting point for Romany Blues the newest full-length production from Edmonton’s Vinok Worldance. Romany Blues makes it’s world premiere at Horizon Stage in Spruce Grove on Saturday, February 17. Inspired by memories of his grandfather to rediscover his roots, young Stan encounters Gypsies in a market square and is initially accepted by the men. But when he falls in love with the fiancée of the village primash (fiddler), he is rejected and turned away. Stan’s wanderings underline the plight of a culture facing inevitable change in a modern world, while also illuminating the struggle for love, self-identification and cultural understanding.

With its themes of jealousy and belonging, Romany Blues marks an exciting new direction for Vinok Worldance. Long-dedicated to presenting world dance as a dramatic cultural expression, the ensemble has garnered acclaim for its innovative approach. Romany Blues adds a dramatic storytelling element to its assemblage of choreographies and music from Europe and Asia. Subtle yet persistent, the dramatic arc provides an emotional momentum for the heart-stopping rhythms, exhilarating dances and the heart-piercing songs of the Gypsy culture. The result is a richly-imagined, passionately realized cultural and emotional tapestry.

Romany Blues also marks the debut of the company’s newest members, Lukáš Cabalka, Anton Konečný and Stanislav Giertl. Recently arrived from Slovakia. These three new members bring a wealth of experience and artistic depth to Vinok. They will be joined on stage by Vinok’s Artistic Director Doyle Marko, Executive Director Leanne Koziak, dancers Taisa Marko and Katie Zederayko and musicians John Calverly, William Cramer, Moni Mathew, and Dianne Tebby.

Horizon Stage is excited to present Vinok Worldance’s Romany Blues at 7:30 pm on Saturday, February 17, 2007. Tickets are $20.00 for adults and $15.00 for students and seniors. Call Ticketmaster or the Horizon Stage Box Office at 962-8995 for more information or to purchase your tickets today!

“We left Vinok feeling a little dizzy with excitement. We are not about to forget Vinok very soon!"
Lynda Naden & the Grand Falls Windsor Dance Students - Newfoundland

“A wonderfully uplifting, joyful evening (that) left us wanting more!"
Anne Snyder - Pentiction, BC

"I felt as thought I have just been on a trip around the world."
Audience Member - Summerland, BC

Be sure to visit www.horizonstage.com and www.vinokworldance.ab.ca

Special thanks to the sponsors of this event: The Alberta Foundation For The Arts, Canadian Heritage, The Edmonton Journal and Birdsell Grant Gardner Morck, Barristers & Solicitors

Audience Feedback: Daniel Packard

Did you see Comedian Daniel Packard's show Live Group Sex Therapy on January 20th?
Please let us know what you thought of Daniel and his performance!
Please note: Comments with offensive language will not be posted.

And the WINNER is...

Noreen Lindstrom from Barrhead, AB.
She has won our Country & Bluegrass CD package draw.
Congratulations Noreen!

Audience Feedback: Ian Tyson

Did you see any of Country Music Legend Ian Tyson's

concerts from January 10 - 14th?
Please let us know what you thought of the show!
Please note: Comments with offensive language will not be posted.

Incredibly hilarious show will change the way you think about sex.

Comedian Daniel Packard presents

Live Group Sex Therapy at Horizon Stage

Saturday, January 20

The battle of the sexes will rage on at Horizon Stage on Saturday, January 20, 2007. Join award-winning “Socio-Comedian”, Daniel Packard as he orchestrates a fascinating, spirited audience-based debate that pries open all those titillating truths and scary secrets we are not supposed to tell the other side, but need to. Men and women don’t connect as often as they should and it’s not just because of “Mars” and “Venus” differences. Until recently there has been a very tight lid on what each side can publicly say about the other and now with questions, answers and a whole lot of guts, Daniel Packard is going to set the record straight.

What make’s Daniel Packard’s Live Group Sex Therapy different from most stand up comedy routines is that he talks directly to the audience and wants the audience to speak directly back to him. This interactivity means that the show is more of a conversation than a monologue. Part talk-show host, part shrink and part incredibly funny guy, Daniel’s truly entertaining performance will have audience members of both sexes rolling in the aisles with laughter.

Performing around the world, Daniel was courted by Hollywood but has instead chosen to interact one on one with people in theatre, workshop and coaching sessions. Fueled with a slicing theory on how women can get the most out of men, he uses his Mechanical Engineering degree to scientifically deconstruct the science and psychology of humor and how the sexes interact with each other.

Horizon Stage is excited to present Daniel Packard in Live Group Sex Therapy at 7:30 pm on Saturday, January 20, 2007. Tickets are $20.00 for adults and $15.00 for students and seniors. Warning, the show contains adult content comedy and is not recommended for young children. Call the Horizon Stage Box Office at 962-8995 for more information or to purchase your tickets today!

“One of the funniest I’ve ever seen, ever!”
Paul Provenza - Creator of The Aristocrats

“I tend to be quite jaded about comedy. I can not

however say enough fine things about Daniel Packard.”
Richard Freedman – Oakland Tribune

“One of the most charismatic, passionate,

funny stand-up comics I’ve seen.

See him now while you can still afford good seats.”
The Vancouver Sun

“As a woman you don’t want to be enjoying what he’s saying.
But he’s so damn good you simply have no choice.”
Audra – Audience Member

‘Somebody is intelligently standing up for us.

You’ve got balls my friend.”
Kevin – Audience Member

Be sure to visit www.danielpackard.com to see video footage of Daniel’s show!

Special thanks to the sponsors of this event: The Alberta Foundation For The Arts, Canadian Heritage, The Edmonton Journal, K-Rock and Birdsell Grant Gardner Morck Barristers & Solicitors