The Tannahill Weavers are one of Scotland's premier traditional bands. Their diverse repertoire spans the centuries with the rich and varied musical heritage of the Celtic people. Born of a session in Paisley, Scotland and named for the town's historic weaving industry and local poet laureate, Robert Tannahill, the group has made an international name for its special brand of Scottish music, blending the beauty of traditional melodies with the power of modern rhythms.
Over the years, the “Tannies” have been trailblazers for Scottish music, and their tight harmonies and inventive arrangements have won them fans from beyond the folk and Celtic music scenes. They are firmly established as one of the most exciting groups on the concert stage. From reflective ballads to footstomping reels and jigs, the variety and range of the material they perform is matched only by their enthusiasm and lively Celtic spirits.
Combining live recordings of favorites from their 2005 US tour and studio recordings of new material, the Tannahill Weavers produced their first release on Nashville-based Compass Records, Live and In Session. Their exuberant performances and outstanding recording efforts seemingly can't get any better...yet continue to do just that. As the Winnipeg Free Press noted, "The Tannahill Weavers - properly harnessed - could probably power an entire city for a year on the strength of last night's concert alone. The music may be old time Celtic, but the drive and enthusiasm are akin to straight ahead rock and roll."
The Tannahill Weavers perform at Horizon Stage (1001 Calahoo Road, Spruce Grove) at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, September 24, 2011. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for students/seniors and $5 eyeGo tickets for high school students. Tickets are available by phone (780-962-8995), in person at the City Hall Ticket Centre (315 Jespersen Avenue, Spruce Grove) or at www.ticketmaster.ca. For more information, please visit www.horizonstage.com or call 780-962-8995.
Wednesday, September 07, 2011
Friday, October 15, 2010
Internationally Acclaimed Jazz Pianist Set to Dazzle
See The Oliver Jones Trio Up Close & Personal in Spruce Grove on Friday, October 29
Oliver Jones was referred to as one of Canada’s most beloved and admired musicians and most distinguished cultural ambassadors when he was presented with the Governor General’s Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2005. Mr. Jones’ outstanding musical talent is matched only by his generosity towards his audiences. “It’s wonderful to look out and see people smiling,” he says. “The communication between musician and audience – that’s the best part.” For years, he has treated audiences to the vision and sound of all the best that piano can offer. Best experienced in an intimate venue, Mr Jones is thrilled to be returning to the Edmonton area to perform at two Up Close and Personal soft-seat venues, Horizon Stage in Spruce Grove on October 29 and the Shell Theatre in Fort Saskatchewan on October 30.
Born on September 11, 1934 to Barbadian parents, Oliver Theophilus Jones grew up in the same Montreal neighbourhood as his life-long friend and continuing inspiration, Oscar Peterson. As a youngster, he would sit on the Peterson family’s porch, listening to the older boy practice, and eventually Oscar’s sister, Daisy, became Oliver’s first classical piano teacher. A child prodigy, Oliver began playing the piano at two and half years old, gave his first performance at the age of five, and was hitting the stage on a regular basis by the age of nine. With a performing history that has lasted 71 years, it does not seem surprising that when Jones tried to retire in 2000, he simply couldn’t resist returning to the music scene.
Oliver Jones is the recipient of numerous awards including the Order of Canada, the Order of Quebec, several Felix and Juno Awards, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Award for Excellence in Music and four honorary doctorates.
Oliver Jones is prepared to sweep local audiences off their feet once more, having performed as a soloist at Horizon Stage and with his trio at Shell Theatre in 2009. On this visit to Alberta, he will be performing with bassist Éric Lagacé and drummer Jim Doxas. Éric Lagacé started playing the double-bass professionally when he was 19 years old. An active member of the Canadian Jazz scene, he has also performed with the Ottawa National Arts Centre Orchestra, the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, and the Quebec Symphony Orchestra. Montreal drummer Jim Doxas divides his time playing with Oliver Jones, The John Roney Trio and Chet Doxas Quartet, striving to make the case that percussion is every bit as significant as a lyrical instrument.
Tickets for the Oliver Jones Trio’s 7:30 p.m. concert at Horizon Stage on October 29 are $35 for adults, $30 for students and seniors and can be purchased by calling
780-962-8995.
http://www.justin-time.com/
Oliver Jones was referred to as one of Canada’s most beloved and admired musicians and most distinguished cultural ambassadors when he was presented with the Governor General’s Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2005. Mr. Jones’ outstanding musical talent is matched only by his generosity towards his audiences. “It’s wonderful to look out and see people smiling,” he says. “The communication between musician and audience – that’s the best part.” For years, he has treated audiences to the vision and sound of all the best that piano can offer. Best experienced in an intimate venue, Mr Jones is thrilled to be returning to the Edmonton area to perform at two Up Close and Personal soft-seat venues, Horizon Stage in Spruce Grove on October 29 and the Shell Theatre in Fort Saskatchewan on October 30.
Born on September 11, 1934 to Barbadian parents, Oliver Theophilus Jones grew up in the same Montreal neighbourhood as his life-long friend and continuing inspiration, Oscar Peterson. As a youngster, he would sit on the Peterson family’s porch, listening to the older boy practice, and eventually Oscar’s sister, Daisy, became Oliver’s first classical piano teacher. A child prodigy, Oliver began playing the piano at two and half years old, gave his first performance at the age of five, and was hitting the stage on a regular basis by the age of nine. With a performing history that has lasted 71 years, it does not seem surprising that when Jones tried to retire in 2000, he simply couldn’t resist returning to the music scene.
Oliver Jones is the recipient of numerous awards including the Order of Canada, the Order of Quebec, several Felix and Juno Awards, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Award for Excellence in Music and four honorary doctorates.
Oliver Jones is prepared to sweep local audiences off their feet once more, having performed as a soloist at Horizon Stage and with his trio at Shell Theatre in 2009. On this visit to Alberta, he will be performing with bassist Éric Lagacé and drummer Jim Doxas. Éric Lagacé started playing the double-bass professionally when he was 19 years old. An active member of the Canadian Jazz scene, he has also performed with the Ottawa National Arts Centre Orchestra, the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, and the Quebec Symphony Orchestra. Montreal drummer Jim Doxas divides his time playing with Oliver Jones, The John Roney Trio and Chet Doxas Quartet, striving to make the case that percussion is every bit as significant as a lyrical instrument.
Tickets for the Oliver Jones Trio’s 7:30 p.m. concert at Horizon Stage on October 29 are $35 for adults, $30 for students and seniors and can be purchased by calling
780-962-8995.
http://www.justin-time.com/
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
East Meets West at Horizon Stage on October 19th
Foothills Brass and Autorickshaw come together for a spectacular musical meeting of Brass, Indian fusion, Bollywood and Jazz
It is safe to say the pairing up of Foothills Brass and Autorickshaw is one of the most unique partnerships ever to grace Horizon Stage. Foothills Brass is a somewhat quirky brass quintet—2 trumpets, French horn, trombone and tuba. Their repertoire ranges from Handel and Frescobaldi to Amazing Grace and The Devil Went Down to Georgia. Autorickshaw is a quartet of some of the finest musicians you’ll ever hear, but their music is just about impossible to define: they’re jazz, they’re folk, they’re contemporary, they’re world music, all based upon the classical music of India and brought up to date in a fusion of eastern and western musical traditions. Together they will explore the music of British colony brass bands, south-Asian inspired jazz, and East truly will meet west in Spruce Grove on October 19.
Celebrating their 30th season, Calgary based Foothills Brass’ promise is “Serious Fun!” – they are serious about the music, and serious about the fun! As one of Canada’s foremost brass quintets they grace the stage with exceptional flare and virtuosity. With the power, finesse and versatility of the brass instruments, combined with off-key humor, Foothills Brass leaves their audiences in awe. Five outrageous, high-energy personalities present polished shows that are entertaining and full of musical variety. When classical musicians have honed their skills beyond just playing what’s on the page, anything can happen; dramatics, improvisation, staging and brilliant audience engagement… all hallmarks of Foothills Brass.
Hailing from Toronto, Autorickshaw's music lies on the cultural cutting edge, as contemporary jazz and funk easily rub shoulders with the classical and popular music of India. Formed in 2003, Autorickshaw has become one of the most intriguing acts on the world music and jazz landscapes, garnering 2004 and 2007 JUNO nominations for World Music Album of the Year, winning a Canadian Independent Music Award in 2005 and a John Lennon Songwriting Competition Grand Prize in World Music in 2008.
These two accomplished ensembles are participating in a residency at the internationally-renown Banff Centre for the Arts from October 12-18 and then heading out on a four-date Alberta concert tour. After performing in Spruce Grove they will travel to Red Deer, Calgary and Medicine Hat. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. Foothills Brass and Autorickshaw concert at Horizon Stage on Tuesday, October 19 are just $20 for adults, $15 for students and seniors. Tickets can be purchased through the Horizon Stage Box Office and Ticketmaster. Call 780-962-8995 or visit the Box Office in person at 315 Jespersen Avenue.
www.foothillsbrass.ab.ca & www.autorickshaw.ca
It is safe to say the pairing up of Foothills Brass and Autorickshaw is one of the most unique partnerships ever to grace Horizon Stage. Foothills Brass is a somewhat quirky brass quintet—2 trumpets, French horn, trombone and tuba. Their repertoire ranges from Handel and Frescobaldi to Amazing Grace and The Devil Went Down to Georgia. Autorickshaw is a quartet of some of the finest musicians you’ll ever hear, but their music is just about impossible to define: they’re jazz, they’re folk, they’re contemporary, they’re world music, all based upon the classical music of India and brought up to date in a fusion of eastern and western musical traditions. Together they will explore the music of British colony brass bands, south-Asian inspired jazz, and East truly will meet west in Spruce Grove on October 19.
Celebrating their 30th season, Calgary based Foothills Brass’ promise is “Serious Fun!” – they are serious about the music, and serious about the fun! As one of Canada’s foremost brass quintets they grace the stage with exceptional flare and virtuosity. With the power, finesse and versatility of the brass instruments, combined with off-key humor, Foothills Brass leaves their audiences in awe. Five outrageous, high-energy personalities present polished shows that are entertaining and full of musical variety. When classical musicians have honed their skills beyond just playing what’s on the page, anything can happen; dramatics, improvisation, staging and brilliant audience engagement… all hallmarks of Foothills Brass.
Hailing from Toronto, Autorickshaw's music lies on the cultural cutting edge, as contemporary jazz and funk easily rub shoulders with the classical and popular music of India. Formed in 2003, Autorickshaw has become one of the most intriguing acts on the world music and jazz landscapes, garnering 2004 and 2007 JUNO nominations for World Music Album of the Year, winning a Canadian Independent Music Award in 2005 and a John Lennon Songwriting Competition Grand Prize in World Music in 2008.
These two accomplished ensembles are participating in a residency at the internationally-renown Banff Centre for the Arts from October 12-18 and then heading out on a four-date Alberta concert tour. After performing in Spruce Grove they will travel to Red Deer, Calgary and Medicine Hat. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. Foothills Brass and Autorickshaw concert at Horizon Stage on Tuesday, October 19 are just $20 for adults, $15 for students and seniors. Tickets can be purchased through the Horizon Stage Box Office and Ticketmaster. Call 780-962-8995 or visit the Box Office in person at 315 Jespersen Avenue.
www.foothillsbrass.ab.ca & www.autorickshaw.ca
Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Master Jugglers Combine Dazzling Technique with Infectious Humour
Horizon Stage presents The Gizmo Guys on Saturday, October 16 at 2 p.m.
Performing as The Gizmo Guys, Allan Jacobs and Barrett Felker have amazed and amused audiences all around the world. Together they have made numerous television appearances, won international juggling competitions, and taught at top circus schools. Now, they are bringing their winning combination of dazzling technique and infectious humour to audience members at Horizon Stage on Saturday, October 16 at 2 p.m.
With a rapid-fire act that inspires side-splitting laughter in audiences of all ages, The Gizmo Guys have been touring together since 1987. They have appeared before well over a million people in more than 2500 live shows and performed for millions more on television. In addition to appearing extensively in the U.S. and Canada, The Gizmo Guys have strutted their stuff in places as diverse as Saudi Arabia and Japan and have taught juggling at the renowned French and Canadian National Circus Schools.
Allan Jacobs was taught to juggle by his college roommate on his 21st birthday. Shortly thereafter, he co-founded the comedy group Slap Happy which was twice awarded Best Comedy of the Year by The Boston Globe. Allan taught at Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey’s Clown College in 1978, won the International Jugglers Association’s Team Championship in 1978, the Solo Championship in 1983 and collaborated as technical consultant on the book The Complete Juggler, by Dave Finnigan. Allan currently lives in New York City with his wife and two children.
Barrett Felker learned the art of juggling from his cousin at the age of 15. In 1980 he won the International Jugglers Association’s Team Championship and later that year he launched a solo career by signing a contract with The Harlem Globetrotters. Three years, five continents and thirty countries later, Barrett settled in Europe where he worked his solo act in circuses and variety theaters for two years and learned to speak Italian, Spanish, French and Portuguese. In 1985 Barrett became one-half of The Dynamotion Jugglers, a duo that appeared with New York City’s Big Apple Circus, Germany's Circus Krone and on television variety shows in Europe and South America. Barrett also currently resides in New York City.
Don’t miss an afternoon of giggles, grins and guffaws with The Gizmo Guys in Spruce Grove on Saturday, October 16. Come early and participate in free pre-show activities for the kids from 1-2 p.m. Tickets for The Gizmo Guys are just $15 for all ages and discounts are available for groups of ten-or-more people. This is also the last opportunity to purchase Horizon Stage’s $35 three-show Family Matinee Series package. The packages includes one Gizmo Guys ticket, one Aché Brasil ticket (Jan 22) and one Mermaid Theatre ticket (Feb 19). Tickets, and packages, are available through the Horizon Stage Box Office. Call 780-962-8995 or visit the Box Office in person at 315 Jespersen Avenue. www.thegizmoguys.com.
“The Gizmo Guys are master jugglers with ebullient energy and exquisite skill…
human virtuosity with a touch of lunacy.”
The New York Times
“… (a) raucous roller coaster ride of laughter… for audiences of all ages.”
Luther Burbank Centre for the Arts
Performing as The Gizmo Guys, Allan Jacobs and Barrett Felker have amazed and amused audiences all around the world. Together they have made numerous television appearances, won international juggling competitions, and taught at top circus schools. Now, they are bringing their winning combination of dazzling technique and infectious humour to audience members at Horizon Stage on Saturday, October 16 at 2 p.m.
With a rapid-fire act that inspires side-splitting laughter in audiences of all ages, The Gizmo Guys have been touring together since 1987. They have appeared before well over a million people in more than 2500 live shows and performed for millions more on television. In addition to appearing extensively in the U.S. and Canada, The Gizmo Guys have strutted their stuff in places as diverse as Saudi Arabia and Japan and have taught juggling at the renowned French and Canadian National Circus Schools.
Allan Jacobs was taught to juggle by his college roommate on his 21st birthday. Shortly thereafter, he co-founded the comedy group Slap Happy which was twice awarded Best Comedy of the Year by The Boston Globe. Allan taught at Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey’s Clown College in 1978, won the International Jugglers Association’s Team Championship in 1978, the Solo Championship in 1983 and collaborated as technical consultant on the book The Complete Juggler, by Dave Finnigan. Allan currently lives in New York City with his wife and two children.
Barrett Felker learned the art of juggling from his cousin at the age of 15. In 1980 he won the International Jugglers Association’s Team Championship and later that year he launched a solo career by signing a contract with The Harlem Globetrotters. Three years, five continents and thirty countries later, Barrett settled in Europe where he worked his solo act in circuses and variety theaters for two years and learned to speak Italian, Spanish, French and Portuguese. In 1985 Barrett became one-half of The Dynamotion Jugglers, a duo that appeared with New York City’s Big Apple Circus, Germany's Circus Krone and on television variety shows in Europe and South America. Barrett also currently resides in New York City.
Don’t miss an afternoon of giggles, grins and guffaws with The Gizmo Guys in Spruce Grove on Saturday, October 16. Come early and participate in free pre-show activities for the kids from 1-2 p.m. Tickets for The Gizmo Guys are just $15 for all ages and discounts are available for groups of ten-or-more people. This is also the last opportunity to purchase Horizon Stage’s $35 three-show Family Matinee Series package. The packages includes one Gizmo Guys ticket, one Aché Brasil ticket (Jan 22) and one Mermaid Theatre ticket (Feb 19). Tickets, and packages, are available through the Horizon Stage Box Office. Call 780-962-8995 or visit the Box Office in person at 315 Jespersen Avenue. www.thegizmoguys.com.
“The Gizmo Guys are master jugglers with ebullient energy and exquisite skill…
human virtuosity with a touch of lunacy.”
The New York Times
“… (a) raucous roller coaster ride of laughter… for audiences of all ages.”
Luther Burbank Centre for the Arts
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Award Winning Blues, Funk, and Jazz Musician Will Wow Local Audiences
See John Lee Sanders at Horizon Stage on Friday, October 8
John Lee Sanders’ voice is raw and real, sweet and tart. It is an instrument of tremendous emotional and spiritual range. John Lee can sit at his piano and recreate the atmosphere of a smoky Texas BBQ, a New Orleans street parade, and the Mississippi delta, all in one set. He easily navigates between genres, belting out the blues one moment and then smoothly singing gospel the next. Add Jazz, Roots and Funk to his repertoire and John Lee’s range is both incredible and diverse. Local audiences have the opportunity to experience this incredible performer Up Close and Personal at Horizon Stage in Spruce Grove on Friday, October 8.
John Lee Sanders spent his youth in the Mississippi Delta, the swamps of Louisiana, and the plains of Texas, immersed in the wealth of jazz, country, blues, and gospel music that has become the DNA of North American pop music for over fifty years. Childhood meetings with Elvis and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. also influenced his musical landscape. Now living in Kelowna, British Columbia, John Lee tours extensively, performing at festivals across Europe and Canada and sharing stages with the likes of Willie Nelson, Stevie Wonder, Freddie King, Dr. John, Chuck Berry, Jimmy Page, Tower of Power, Starship, and many other blues, jazz and pop legends.
Called “one of the hottest bluesmen on the circuit”, John Lee’s compositions have been heard on the radio, on network television, in movie soundtracks and in commercials for Apple, Nissan and Wal-Mart. With an Emmy-nomination in 2007 and a Western Canadian Music Award nomination in 2008, he and his band won three BC Interior Music Awards in 2009 including Blues Recording of the Year, and R & B Soul Recording of the Year. Performing with his award-winning band in Spruce Grove, John Lee Sanders’ New Orleans deep-fried funk gets mixed into a bucket full of blues to create a deeply satisfying musical gumbo.
Tickets for John Lee Sanders’ 7:30 p.m. concert in Spruce Grove on October 8 are $25 for adults, $20 for students and seniors and $5 eyeGO tickets for high school students. Tickets can be purchased by calling 780-962-8995. Tickets are also available through Ticketmaster. www.johnleesanderes.com
John Lee Sanders’ voice is raw and real, sweet and tart. It is an instrument of tremendous emotional and spiritual range. John Lee can sit at his piano and recreate the atmosphere of a smoky Texas BBQ, a New Orleans street parade, and the Mississippi delta, all in one set. He easily navigates between genres, belting out the blues one moment and then smoothly singing gospel the next. Add Jazz, Roots and Funk to his repertoire and John Lee’s range is both incredible and diverse. Local audiences have the opportunity to experience this incredible performer Up Close and Personal at Horizon Stage in Spruce Grove on Friday, October 8.
John Lee Sanders spent his youth in the Mississippi Delta, the swamps of Louisiana, and the plains of Texas, immersed in the wealth of jazz, country, blues, and gospel music that has become the DNA of North American pop music for over fifty years. Childhood meetings with Elvis and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. also influenced his musical landscape. Now living in Kelowna, British Columbia, John Lee tours extensively, performing at festivals across Europe and Canada and sharing stages with the likes of Willie Nelson, Stevie Wonder, Freddie King, Dr. John, Chuck Berry, Jimmy Page, Tower of Power, Starship, and many other blues, jazz and pop legends.
Called “one of the hottest bluesmen on the circuit”, John Lee’s compositions have been heard on the radio, on network television, in movie soundtracks and in commercials for Apple, Nissan and Wal-Mart. With an Emmy-nomination in 2007 and a Western Canadian Music Award nomination in 2008, he and his band won three BC Interior Music Awards in 2009 including Blues Recording of the Year, and R & B Soul Recording of the Year. Performing with his award-winning band in Spruce Grove, John Lee Sanders’ New Orleans deep-fried funk gets mixed into a bucket full of blues to create a deeply satisfying musical gumbo.
Tickets for John Lee Sanders’ 7:30 p.m. concert in Spruce Grove on October 8 are $25 for adults, $20 for students and seniors and $5 eyeGO tickets for high school students. Tickets can be purchased by calling 780-962-8995. Tickets are also available through Ticketmaster. www.johnleesanderes.com
Thursday, September 02, 2010
Celebrate Alberta Arts Days in Spruce Grove
Fun Events at Horizon Stage, the Spruce Grove Public Library, and the Spruce Grove Art Gallery
The Alberta Arts Days weekend kicks off in Spruce Grove on Friday, September 17 with an exhibit of completed art projects—created by youth in the Spruce Grove Library’s ACT (Advisory Council of Teens) program and participants in the Simon Poultney Foundation’s Community Art Studio. This exhibit will be on display Friday-Sunday. Additionally, Allied Arts Council members will be providing demonstrations for patrons of all ages all weekend long in the Melcor Cultural Centre.
Also on September 17, 13 to 17-year-old may partake in The Art of Film-Making at the Spruce Grove Public Library from 5:00 – 7:45 p.m. Participants in this program will learn about the film-making process as participants from the Teen Media Program (Spruce Grove Library and Simon Poultney Foundation) provide demonstrations and present some of their past projects. Families with children 10 – 12 years old are also invited to drop in and experience the movie magic.
On Saturday, September 18, Pamper Your Creative Spirit at the Spruce Grove Library. This exciting day begins with a writing workshop from 9 a.m. – noon, includes a delicious luncheon, and concludes with an art workshop from 1 – 4 p.m. In the morning, local author, instructor, and editor Roberta Laurie will mediate a writers’ panel with Prairie Dog Publishing writing and publishing colleagues Kara Donadt and Kat Flannery and then facilitate a Finding your Inner Muse writing workshop. After lunch, artist Tina Bourrassa will instruct Great Beginnings: “a painting adventure that will make you feel like a kid again.” Registration for these activities is required and space is limited so interested persons should call 780-962-4423 as soon as possible. Cost of both workshops and lunch is just $25.00 and there will be gifts and a door prize draw for participants.
Also on September 18, aspiring artists of all ages are invited to make and take their creations as they participate in free cork-carving and print-making activities provided by members of the Allied Arts Council from 10 a.m. – noon at the Spruce Grove Art Gallery.
Horizon Stage is thrilled to give our province’s stars of tomorrow a stage today at a U22 Concert on Saturday, September 18 at 7:30 p.m. Created by Edmontonian Rhea March, U22 Productions is an agency that mentors gifted and promising musicians, all under the age of 22. The U22 artists performing at Horizon Stage on September 18 will be 18-year-old guitar virtuoso Calum Graham, 18-year-old new-age indie artist Lyra Brown, 18-year-old contemporary/pop songwriter Alanna Clarke, and 16-year-old folk singer/songwriter Lucas Chaisson. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for students and seniors, and $5 for high school students with school ID. Visit U22.ca to hear music by Calum, Alanna, Lyra and Lucas and to learn more about U22 Productions. Call the Horizon Stage Box Office at 780-962-8995 to reserve tickets for what is sure to be an incredible evening of music.
On Sunday, September 19, young Albertans, ages 3 and up, will enjoy Splash’N Boots at Horizon Stage. Free arts, crafts, and storytelling activities run in the theatre lobby from 1 – 2 p.m. with Splash’N Boots performing on stage from 2 – 3 p.m. Voted Canadian Children’s Group of the Year at the Independent Music Awards, Splash’N Boots have released four children’s music CDs, seven videos, and toured across Canada and around the world. Local fans have enjoyed their performances at the St. Albert International Children’s Festival and Capital Ex. Dubbed “the Canadian Wiggles” and “the U2 of children’s entertainment”, Splash’N Boots have shared the stage with Fred Penner, Sharon and Bram, Robert Munsch, Al Simmons and the actual Wiggles. Tickets to see these feisty and fun family entertainers are $15 for all ages and they are also available through the Horizon Stage Box Office and Ticketmaster. Visit www.splashnboots.com to watch videos, listen to music and learn all about Splash’N Boots.
Finally, for teens and adults, the Spruce Grove Library is thrilled to host an authors visit by screenwriter Scot Morrison on Sunday, September 19 at 1 p.m. Scot has worked on the Canadian television series Jake and the Kid and Mentors. Most recently he has been writing and directing for Omni and Bravo! He will share his insights into the creative process that moves a writer from an initial idea to the final film. Also at the library that day will be a photo display by the Simon Poultney Foundation and the Coordinated Suicide Prevention Program. Both events are free to attend. All of the Spruce Grove Library programs during Alberta Arts Days are presented with support from the Government of Alberta Community Spirit Grant.
So, whether a person enjoys visual art, literary art, music or film, whether they are a small child, a teenager, an adult, or a senior, there is truly something artistic for everyone happening in Spruce Grove during Alberta Arts Days, September 17, 18 and 19, 2010. www.sprucegrove.org
The Alberta Arts Days weekend kicks off in Spruce Grove on Friday, September 17 with an exhibit of completed art projects—created by youth in the Spruce Grove Library’s ACT (Advisory Council of Teens) program and participants in the Simon Poultney Foundation’s Community Art Studio. This exhibit will be on display Friday-Sunday. Additionally, Allied Arts Council members will be providing demonstrations for patrons of all ages all weekend long in the Melcor Cultural Centre.
Also on September 17, 13 to 17-year-old may partake in The Art of Film-Making at the Spruce Grove Public Library from 5:00 – 7:45 p.m. Participants in this program will learn about the film-making process as participants from the Teen Media Program (Spruce Grove Library and Simon Poultney Foundation) provide demonstrations and present some of their past projects. Families with children 10 – 12 years old are also invited to drop in and experience the movie magic.
On Saturday, September 18, Pamper Your Creative Spirit at the Spruce Grove Library. This exciting day begins with a writing workshop from 9 a.m. – noon, includes a delicious luncheon, and concludes with an art workshop from 1 – 4 p.m. In the morning, local author, instructor, and editor Roberta Laurie will mediate a writers’ panel with Prairie Dog Publishing writing and publishing colleagues Kara Donadt and Kat Flannery and then facilitate a Finding your Inner Muse writing workshop. After lunch, artist Tina Bourrassa will instruct Great Beginnings: “a painting adventure that will make you feel like a kid again.” Registration for these activities is required and space is limited so interested persons should call 780-962-4423 as soon as possible. Cost of both workshops and lunch is just $25.00 and there will be gifts and a door prize draw for participants.
Also on September 18, aspiring artists of all ages are invited to make and take their creations as they participate in free cork-carving and print-making activities provided by members of the Allied Arts Council from 10 a.m. – noon at the Spruce Grove Art Gallery.
Horizon Stage is thrilled to give our province’s stars of tomorrow a stage today at a U22 Concert on Saturday, September 18 at 7:30 p.m. Created by Edmontonian Rhea March, U22 Productions is an agency that mentors gifted and promising musicians, all under the age of 22. The U22 artists performing at Horizon Stage on September 18 will be 18-year-old guitar virtuoso Calum Graham, 18-year-old new-age indie artist Lyra Brown, 18-year-old contemporary/pop songwriter Alanna Clarke, and 16-year-old folk singer/songwriter Lucas Chaisson. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for students and seniors, and $5 for high school students with school ID. Visit U22.ca to hear music by Calum, Alanna, Lyra and Lucas and to learn more about U22 Productions. Call the Horizon Stage Box Office at 780-962-8995 to reserve tickets for what is sure to be an incredible evening of music.
On Sunday, September 19, young Albertans, ages 3 and up, will enjoy Splash’N Boots at Horizon Stage. Free arts, crafts, and storytelling activities run in the theatre lobby from 1 – 2 p.m. with Splash’N Boots performing on stage from 2 – 3 p.m. Voted Canadian Children’s Group of the Year at the Independent Music Awards, Splash’N Boots have released four children’s music CDs, seven videos, and toured across Canada and around the world. Local fans have enjoyed their performances at the St. Albert International Children’s Festival and Capital Ex. Dubbed “the Canadian Wiggles” and “the U2 of children’s entertainment”, Splash’N Boots have shared the stage with Fred Penner, Sharon and Bram, Robert Munsch, Al Simmons and the actual Wiggles. Tickets to see these feisty and fun family entertainers are $15 for all ages and they are also available through the Horizon Stage Box Office and Ticketmaster. Visit www.splashnboots.com to watch videos, listen to music and learn all about Splash’N Boots.
Finally, for teens and adults, the Spruce Grove Library is thrilled to host an authors visit by screenwriter Scot Morrison on Sunday, September 19 at 1 p.m. Scot has worked on the Canadian television series Jake and the Kid and Mentors. Most recently he has been writing and directing for Omni and Bravo! He will share his insights into the creative process that moves a writer from an initial idea to the final film. Also at the library that day will be a photo display by the Simon Poultney Foundation and the Coordinated Suicide Prevention Program. Both events are free to attend. All of the Spruce Grove Library programs during Alberta Arts Days are presented with support from the Government of Alberta Community Spirit Grant.
So, whether a person enjoys visual art, literary art, music or film, whether they are a small child, a teenager, an adult, or a senior, there is truly something artistic for everyone happening in Spruce Grove during Alberta Arts Days, September 17, 18 and 19, 2010. www.sprucegrove.org
Monday, July 05, 2010
2010/2011 Season
U22 Concert
Saturday, September 18 – 7:30 p.m.
Splash’N Boots
Sunday, September 19 – 2 p.m. (Family Matinee)
The Beatlemaniacs
Thursday, September 30 – 7:30 p.m.
John Lee Sanders
Friday, October 8 – 7:30 p.m.
The Gizmo Guys
Saturday, October 16 – 2 p.m. (Family Matinee)
Foothills Brass with Autorickshaw
Tuesday, October 19 – 7:30 pm
Oliver Jones Trio
Friday, October 29 – 7:30 p.m.
The Wright Songs – An Acoustic Evening with Michelle Wright
Sunday, November 7 – 7:30 p.m.
International Guitar Night
Friday, November 12 – 7:30 p.m.
The Horizon Players Present: The Crucible
November 18-20 – 7:30 p.m.
The Barra MacNeils
Friday, November 26 – 7:30 p.m.
Richard Eaton Singers: Handel’s Messiah
Saturday, December 18 – 7:30 p.m.
The Shirleys
Saturday, January 15 – 7:30 p.m.
Masabo
Saturday, January 22 – 2 p.m. (Family Matinee)
The Nylons
Wednesday, January 26 – 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Sons of Maxwell
Saturday, February 5 – 7:30 p.m.
Pat Braden & Digawolf: A Place to Call Home
Sunday, February 6 – 2 p.m.
Mermaid Theatre: Swimmy, Frederick & Inch by Inch
Saturday, February 19 – 2 p.m. (Family Matinee)
Trevor Panczak
Saturday, March 5 – 7:30 p.m.
David Myles
Friday, March 25 – 7:30 p.m.
Jorge Miguel
Saturday, March 26 – 7:30 p.m.
Jasper Wood
Friday, April 1 – 7:30 p.m.
The Horizon Players Present: Disney’s Jungle Book Kids
April 28 - 30 & May 5- 7 - 7:30 p.m. plus a 2 p.m. matinee on April 30
Tickets On Sale Wednesday, July 7 at 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, September 18 – 7:30 p.m.
Splash’N Boots
Sunday, September 19 – 2 p.m. (Family Matinee)
The Beatlemaniacs
Thursday, September 30 – 7:30 p.m.
John Lee Sanders
Friday, October 8 – 7:30 p.m.
The Gizmo Guys
Saturday, October 16 – 2 p.m. (Family Matinee)
Foothills Brass with Autorickshaw
Tuesday, October 19 – 7:30 pm
Oliver Jones Trio
Friday, October 29 – 7:30 p.m.
The Wright Songs – An Acoustic Evening with Michelle Wright
Sunday, November 7 – 7:30 p.m.
International Guitar Night
Friday, November 12 – 7:30 p.m.
The Horizon Players Present: The Crucible
November 18-20 – 7:30 p.m.
The Barra MacNeils
Friday, November 26 – 7:30 p.m.
Richard Eaton Singers: Handel’s Messiah
Saturday, December 18 – 7:30 p.m.
The Shirleys
Saturday, January 15 – 7:30 p.m.
Masabo
Saturday, January 22 – 2 p.m. (Family Matinee)
The Nylons
Wednesday, January 26 – 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Sons of Maxwell
Saturday, February 5 – 7:30 p.m.
Pat Braden & Digawolf: A Place to Call Home
Sunday, February 6 – 2 p.m.
Mermaid Theatre: Swimmy, Frederick & Inch by Inch
Saturday, February 19 – 2 p.m. (Family Matinee)
Trevor Panczak
Saturday, March 5 – 7:30 p.m.
David Myles
Friday, March 25 – 7:30 p.m.
Jorge Miguel
Saturday, March 26 – 7:30 p.m.
Jasper Wood
Friday, April 1 – 7:30 p.m.
The Horizon Players Present: Disney’s Jungle Book Kids
April 28 - 30 & May 5- 7 - 7:30 p.m. plus a 2 p.m. matinee on April 30
Tickets On Sale Wednesday, July 7 at 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
2010 Summer Drama Classes
Drama Tots
Session 1: July 19 - 23
Session 2: July 26 - 30
Ages: 5 – 7
Time: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Agra Room - Spruce Grove Agrena - 9 Agrena Road
Cost: $80
Young children will explore creatively through a variety of dramatic activities. They will play games, sing songs, and do simple drama exercises. On the last day of class, family and friends will be invited to watch them present a showcase piece.
Instructors: Julia Seymour & Mandolin Orr
Drama Troupers
Session 1: July 19 - 23
Session 2: July 26 - 30
Ages: 8 – 10
Time: noon - 2 p.m.
Location: Agra Room - Spruce Grove Agrena - 9 Agrena Road
Cost: $80
Older children will explore creatively through various, more advanced, theatrical activities. They will participate in a wide variety of warm-up and dramatic exercises. They will learn about plot lines, creating characters and working together as a team. On the last day of class, family and friends will be invited to watch them present a showcase piece.
Instructors: Julia Seymour & Mandolin Orr
Drama Thespians
Session 1: July 19-23
Session 2: July 26 - 30
Ages: 11 – 13
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Agra Room - Spruce Grove Agrena - 9 Agrena Road
Cost: $80
Students will learn advanced warm-up activities and explore their creative sides through intense theatrical challenges. They will create in-depth characters and plot lines and will work together to create their own one-act collective. On the last day of class, family and friends will be invited to watch them present a showcase piece.
Instructors: Julia Seymour & Mandolin Orr
Important:
Children should wear clothing that they can move and play easily in and non-slip indoor shoes. If the weather is warm they should wear sun screen and have alternate outdoor shoes available. They should bring their own water bottle. A small nut-free snack will be provided each day.
To register or for more information
Call: 780-962-8995
Session 1: July 19 - 23
Session 2: July 26 - 30
Ages: 5 – 7
Time: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Agra Room - Spruce Grove Agrena - 9 Agrena Road
Cost: $80
Young children will explore creatively through a variety of dramatic activities. They will play games, sing songs, and do simple drama exercises. On the last day of class, family and friends will be invited to watch them present a showcase piece.
Instructors: Julia Seymour & Mandolin Orr
Drama Troupers
Session 1: July 19 - 23
Session 2: July 26 - 30
Ages: 8 – 10
Time: noon - 2 p.m.
Location: Agra Room - Spruce Grove Agrena - 9 Agrena Road
Cost: $80
Older children will explore creatively through various, more advanced, theatrical activities. They will participate in a wide variety of warm-up and dramatic exercises. They will learn about plot lines, creating characters and working together as a team. On the last day of class, family and friends will be invited to watch them present a showcase piece.
Instructors: Julia Seymour & Mandolin Orr
Drama Thespians
Session 1: July 19-23
Session 2: July 26 - 30
Ages: 11 – 13
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Agra Room - Spruce Grove Agrena - 9 Agrena Road
Cost: $80
Students will learn advanced warm-up activities and explore their creative sides through intense theatrical challenges. They will create in-depth characters and plot lines and will work together to create their own one-act collective. On the last day of class, family and friends will be invited to watch them present a showcase piece.
Instructors: Julia Seymour & Mandolin Orr
Important:
Children should wear clothing that they can move and play easily in and non-slip indoor shoes. If the weather is warm they should wear sun screen and have alternate outdoor shoes available. They should bring their own water bottle. A small nut-free snack will be provided each day.
To register or for more information
Call: 780-962-8995
Thursday, April 01, 2010
2010 Horizon Stage Artstrek Scholarship
What is Artstrek?
Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, Artstrek is a theatre school like no other: a residential summer theatre program for teens that has been running 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 unleashing their imaginations in the world of Jonathan Christenson’s Sterling award-winning Frankenstein.
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 4 - 10. It is for 13 - 15 year olds who have completed grade 7.
Theatre Exploration II runs July 11 - 18. It 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 this scholarship. It can be used for either Theatre Exploration I or Theatre Exploration II. Horizon Stage offers one $400 scholarship.
How do I apply?
FIRST—Register for Artstrek through Theatre Alberta. Download your Artstrek Application form from www.theatrealberta.com/artstrek.htm. On PAGE 10 of the application form mark “YES” to say that you are receiving funding from an organization in your community. Fill in Horizon Stage’s address and the scholarship information as listed below.
Submit your Artstrek registration and your registration fee, minus $400, to:
Theatre Alberta
3rd Floor, 11759 Groat Road
Edmonton, AB
T5M 3K6
Phone: 780-422-8162
Fax: 780-422-2663 Attn. Theatre Alberta
SECOND—Submit a scholarship application letter to Horizon Stage. Your application letter must detail your experience in theatre studies and productions, your plans for future involvement in theatre, and how attending Artstrek will help you accomplish your goals. Factors such as academic excellence and financial need will be taken into account. Letters of reference are a part of the Artstrek application process, but they do not need to be sent to Horizon Stage.
Submit your Horizon Stage Scholarship letter to:
Horizon Stage Scholarship
Attn: Kerri Gibson Loranger
315 Jespersen Ave
Spruce Grove, AB, T7X 3E8
Phone: 780-962-8995
Fax: 780-962-0616
Once the Scholarship winner is chosen Horizon Stage will submit a cheque for $400 to Theatre Alberta on their behalf. Anyone who has applied for the scholarship but is not chosen must then pay Theatre Alberta the remainder of their application fee.If you have already applied for Artstrek, and paid the full registration fee, you may still apply for this scholarship. If that is the case Horizon Stage will reimburse the winner $400 directly instead of Theatre Alberta.
Artstrek starts taking registrations on April 1, 2010, and they fill up early, so get your application to Theatre Alberta as soon aspossible. Only applicants who have successfully registered for Artstrek (not on the waiting list) will be considered for the Horizon Stage Scholarship. All application letters for the Horizon Stage scholarship must be received by May 7, 2010.
This Artstrek Scholarship is funded by the Horizon Stage Theatre Advisory Board.
Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, Artstrek is a theatre school like no other: a residential summer theatre program for teens that has been running 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 unleashing their imaginations in the world of Jonathan Christenson’s Sterling award-winning Frankenstein.
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 4 - 10. It is for 13 - 15 year olds who have completed grade 7.
Theatre Exploration II runs July 11 - 18. It 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 this scholarship. It can be used for either Theatre Exploration I or Theatre Exploration II. Horizon Stage offers one $400 scholarship.
How do I apply?
FIRST—Register for Artstrek through Theatre Alberta. Download your Artstrek Application form from www.theatrealberta.com/artstrek.htm. On PAGE 10 of the application form mark “YES” to say that you are receiving funding from an organization in your community. Fill in Horizon Stage’s address and the scholarship information as listed below.
Submit your Artstrek registration and your registration fee, minus $400, to:
Theatre Alberta
3rd Floor, 11759 Groat Road
Edmonton, AB
T5M 3K6
Phone: 780-422-8162
Fax: 780-422-2663 Attn. Theatre Alberta
SECOND—Submit a scholarship application letter to Horizon Stage. Your application letter must detail your experience in theatre studies and productions, your plans for future involvement in theatre, and how attending Artstrek will help you accomplish your goals. Factors such as academic excellence and financial need will be taken into account. Letters of reference are a part of the Artstrek application process, but they do not need to be sent to Horizon Stage.
Submit your Horizon Stage Scholarship letter to:
Horizon Stage Scholarship
Attn: Kerri Gibson Loranger
315 Jespersen Ave
Spruce Grove, AB, T7X 3E8
Phone: 780-962-8995
Fax: 780-962-0616
Once the Scholarship winner is chosen Horizon Stage will submit a cheque for $400 to Theatre Alberta on their behalf. Anyone who has applied for the scholarship but is not chosen must then pay Theatre Alberta the remainder of their application fee.If you have already applied for Artstrek, and paid the full registration fee, you may still apply for this scholarship. If that is the case Horizon Stage will reimburse the winner $400 directly instead of Theatre Alberta.
Artstrek starts taking registrations on April 1, 2010, and they fill up early, so get your application to Theatre Alberta as soon aspossible. Only applicants who have successfully registered for Artstrek (not on the waiting list) will be considered for the Horizon Stage Scholarship. All application letters for the Horizon Stage scholarship must be received by May 7, 2010.
This Artstrek Scholarship is funded by the Horizon Stage Theatre Advisory Board.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Tickets Released for The Arrogant Worms
Horizon Stage has released seats for the 7:30 Arrogant Worms concerts on April 23 & 24. Call our Box Office at 780-962-8995 and order yours before they're gone!
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Listen to the Modern, Old-Fashioned Sound of the Lonesome, Crowded West
Enjoy the funky genre-fusion of alt-country/roots band Nathan at Horizon Stage on Friday, April 16
Once described as “ the Carter Family and Patsy Cline as interpreted by Tom Waits and Holly Golightly”, Winnipeg-based alt-country/roots quartet, Nathan, weds a variety of musical genres to create a fresh, original style and sound. In an age of push-button music, Nathan’s songs have an endearing, alluringly-homemade quality to them. The band flawlessly navigates the line between two-steppin', polka and pop, while tossing in hints of Kurt Weill cabaret and Tex-Mex mariachi. They balance their banjos with horns, temper their twang with theremin, and accent their cantering rhythms with handclaps. Touring Alberta in April, Nathan will be close to Edmonton when they perform at Horizon Stage in Spruce Grove on Friday, April 16.
A product of Winnipeg’s vibrant, slightly-off-centre arts community, Nathan combines the haunting songwriting and vocal talents of Keri Latimer and Shelley Marshall with bassist Devin Latimer, drummer Daniel Roy, and an assortment of accordions, tubas, pianos and steel guitars. Since their indie debut in 2001, the band has received rave reviews, played festivals across the country, and won three Western Canadian Music Awards, two Canadian Folk Music Awards, a Prairie Music Award, and a Juno.
Nathan embraces their eclectic prairie origins completely. Their songs are slippery things that will seduce you with gorgeous harmonies, energize you with circus rhythms or traditional country beats, and then knock you sideways with razor-sharp lyrics that seem to come from a dark Tom Waits-ean basement. Nathan’s music crosses the line between conventional and un-conventional, completely captivating their audiences and making new fans of all who hear them.
Don’t miss the opportunity to experience Nathan for yourself Up Close and Personal at Horizon Stage on Friday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students and seniors and may be purchased through Ticketmaster and the Horizon Stage Box Office. Call 780-962-8995 or visit the Box Office in person at 315 Jespersen Avenue to acquire yours today. www.nathanmusic.ca
“alt-country quartet Nathan are now officially one of the best folk groups in Canada.”
Winnipeg Sun
“… smart, witty, absorbing and tuneful … imbued with an engaging sense of friendly backwoods weirdness”
Irish Times
“...these rootsy ecumenists from Winnipeg get to the heart of rural North American music without hillbilly kitsch or weary references to the farm.”
Nashville Scene
Once described as “ the Carter Family and Patsy Cline as interpreted by Tom Waits and Holly Golightly”, Winnipeg-based alt-country/roots quartet, Nathan, weds a variety of musical genres to create a fresh, original style and sound. In an age of push-button music, Nathan’s songs have an endearing, alluringly-homemade quality to them. The band flawlessly navigates the line between two-steppin', polka and pop, while tossing in hints of Kurt Weill cabaret and Tex-Mex mariachi. They balance their banjos with horns, temper their twang with theremin, and accent their cantering rhythms with handclaps. Touring Alberta in April, Nathan will be close to Edmonton when they perform at Horizon Stage in Spruce Grove on Friday, April 16.
A product of Winnipeg’s vibrant, slightly-off-centre arts community, Nathan combines the haunting songwriting and vocal talents of Keri Latimer and Shelley Marshall with bassist Devin Latimer, drummer Daniel Roy, and an assortment of accordions, tubas, pianos and steel guitars. Since their indie debut in 2001, the band has received rave reviews, played festivals across the country, and won three Western Canadian Music Awards, two Canadian Folk Music Awards, a Prairie Music Award, and a Juno.
Nathan embraces their eclectic prairie origins completely. Their songs are slippery things that will seduce you with gorgeous harmonies, energize you with circus rhythms or traditional country beats, and then knock you sideways with razor-sharp lyrics that seem to come from a dark Tom Waits-ean basement. Nathan’s music crosses the line between conventional and un-conventional, completely captivating their audiences and making new fans of all who hear them.
Don’t miss the opportunity to experience Nathan for yourself Up Close and Personal at Horizon Stage on Friday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students and seniors and may be purchased through Ticketmaster and the Horizon Stage Box Office. Call 780-962-8995 or visit the Box Office in person at 315 Jespersen Avenue to acquire yours today. www.nathanmusic.ca
“alt-country quartet Nathan are now officially one of the best folk groups in Canada.”
Winnipeg Sun
“… smart, witty, absorbing and tuneful … imbued with an engaging sense of friendly backwoods weirdness”
Irish Times
“...these rootsy ecumenists from Winnipeg get to the heart of rural North American music without hillbilly kitsch or weary references to the farm.”
Nashville Scene
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Lose Yourself in the Whimsical World of the Water Forest
Meet the charming and delightful water-forest people from Sursaut Dance Company’s At Nightfall at Horizon Stage on Saturday, April 10 – 3 p.m.
Auguste is a shoemaker who knows nothing of holidays. In fact, he knows little about life outside of his work-shop. Then, Auguste discovers the water forest, where shade and light intermingle and the “tiny people” live. Crazy, tender, tipsy or delicate, the tiny people’s nocturnal dances include rituals in which they turn, jump and frolic in total abandon. Their elusive beauty, casualness and antic characters exercise an undeniable charm on Auguste and all passersby who venture into their world.
Lose yourself in the whimsical world of the water forest when Horizon Stage presents Sursaut Dance Company’s charming production, At Nightfall, on Saturday, April 10 at 3 p.m. Founded in 1985, Sursaut is a contemporary dance company devoted to the creation and production of shows for young and family audiences. Artistic director and choreographer, Francine Châteauvert, collaborates closely with dancer and general manager, Adam Dymburt to form the heart of this Quebec-based company. They have presented their work from coast to coast and outside Canada, including stops in Spruce Grove with Les Excentriques in 2002 and Family Portrait in 2006.
The final presentation in Horizon Stage’s 2009/2010 Family Matinee Series, At Nightfall is fanciful and fun. Recommended for children aged five and up, audience members of all ages will experience wonder and find joy in this dazzling theatrical dance presentation. It is important to note that the start time for At Nightfall is 3 p.m., instead of the usual 2 p.m. Free pre-show crafts and activities for children will run in the theatre lobby from 2 - 3 p.m. Tickets for At Nightfall are $15.00 for all ages. Call the Horizon Stage Box Office at
780-962-8995, or visit any Ticketmaster location, for more information or to purchase your seats today. www.sursaut.ca
“A forest that charms”
La Tribune (Sherbrooke)
Auguste is a shoemaker who knows nothing of holidays. In fact, he knows little about life outside of his work-shop. Then, Auguste discovers the water forest, where shade and light intermingle and the “tiny people” live. Crazy, tender, tipsy or delicate, the tiny people’s nocturnal dances include rituals in which they turn, jump and frolic in total abandon. Their elusive beauty, casualness and antic characters exercise an undeniable charm on Auguste and all passersby who venture into their world.
Lose yourself in the whimsical world of the water forest when Horizon Stage presents Sursaut Dance Company’s charming production, At Nightfall, on Saturday, April 10 at 3 p.m. Founded in 1985, Sursaut is a contemporary dance company devoted to the creation and production of shows for young and family audiences. Artistic director and choreographer, Francine Châteauvert, collaborates closely with dancer and general manager, Adam Dymburt to form the heart of this Quebec-based company. They have presented their work from coast to coast and outside Canada, including stops in Spruce Grove with Les Excentriques in 2002 and Family Portrait in 2006.
The final presentation in Horizon Stage’s 2009/2010 Family Matinee Series, At Nightfall is fanciful and fun. Recommended for children aged five and up, audience members of all ages will experience wonder and find joy in this dazzling theatrical dance presentation. It is important to note that the start time for At Nightfall is 3 p.m., instead of the usual 2 p.m. Free pre-show crafts and activities for children will run in the theatre lobby from 2 - 3 p.m. Tickets for At Nightfall are $15.00 for all ages. Call the Horizon Stage Box Office at
780-962-8995, or visit any Ticketmaster location, for more information or to purchase your seats today. www.sursaut.ca
“A forest that charms”
La Tribune (Sherbrooke)
Wednesday, March 03, 2010
February 2010 Feedback
Did you see any of the following performances at Horizon Stage in February 2010...
The Rodeo Roders on the 4th
Soaring Strings on the 5th
Ted Outerbridge: Magical Moments in Time on the 20th or 21st
Ballet Jörgen Canada: Cinderella on the 28th
Did you like, or dislike, the artists, the venue, the volunteers or the staff?
Please let us know your thoughts regarding your visit to our theatre.
Important Note: Comments will be moderated and course language will not be posted.
The Rodeo Roders on the 4th
Soaring Strings on the 5th
Ted Outerbridge: Magical Moments in Time on the 20th or 21st
Ballet Jörgen Canada: Cinderella on the 28th
Did you like, or dislike, the artists, the venue, the volunteers or the staff?
Please let us know your thoughts regarding your visit to our theatre.
Important Note: Comments will be moderated and course language will not be posted.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Share and Intimate Evening with One of Canada's Finest Singer Songwriters
See Stephen Fearing Up Close and Personal at Horizon Stage on Friday, March 12 at 7:30 p.m.
It has been 20 years since songsmith, Stephen Fearing, released his self-titled debut CD. Over the following two decades, he has built up a loyal national and international audience. Like most contemporary songwriter/performers, Stephen is not bound by any particular musical genre or category. The recent release of his eighth solo album, The Man Who Married Music: The Best of Stephen Fearing, highlights his exploration of various musical forms, as does his continued participation in the highly successful Canadian roots/rock super-trio, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings. Now, Edmonton and area music-lovers have the opportunity to spend an intimate evening with Stephen Fearing at Horizon Stage in Spruce Grove on Friday, March 12.
Born in 1963 in Vancouver, Stephen spent most of his boyhood and teenage years in Dublin. There, he picked up the guitar and the Irish and English musical traditions that have informed his music ever since. After a short stint in the U.S. Midwest, he returned to Canada, and is now long-established as a regular and popular fixture on the folk club and festival circuit in North America and the U.K.
Stephen mixes powerful lyrics, creative arrangements and brilliant guitar playing to create a sound and style that is distinctly his own. He has been nominated for numerous Junos, with his album Yellowjacket winning Solo Roots & Traditional Album of the Year in 2007. He also has a West Coast Music Award, a Hamilton Music Award, and a Canadian Folk Music Award on his shelf. A founding member of Blackie & the Rodeo Kings, Stephen has collaborated with many other artists including Richard Thompson, Sarah McLachlan, Tom Wilson, Colin Linden and Suzie Vinnick.
Appearing with Stephen at Horizon Stage will be Irish singer songwriter and poet Andy White. Socially aware in a way that comes naturally to someone who grew up in Belfast during the 70s and 80s, Andy’s writing incorporates and transcends the boundaries of his native land. With 14 albums to his credit he has also collaborated with many artists including Peter Gabriel and Sinéad O’Connor.
www.stephenfearing.com & www.andywhite.com
It has been 20 years since songsmith, Stephen Fearing, released his self-titled debut CD. Over the following two decades, he has built up a loyal national and international audience. Like most contemporary songwriter/performers, Stephen is not bound by any particular musical genre or category. The recent release of his eighth solo album, The Man Who Married Music: The Best of Stephen Fearing, highlights his exploration of various musical forms, as does his continued participation in the highly successful Canadian roots/rock super-trio, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings. Now, Edmonton and area music-lovers have the opportunity to spend an intimate evening with Stephen Fearing at Horizon Stage in Spruce Grove on Friday, March 12.
Born in 1963 in Vancouver, Stephen spent most of his boyhood and teenage years in Dublin. There, he picked up the guitar and the Irish and English musical traditions that have informed his music ever since. After a short stint in the U.S. Midwest, he returned to Canada, and is now long-established as a regular and popular fixture on the folk club and festival circuit in North America and the U.K.
Stephen mixes powerful lyrics, creative arrangements and brilliant guitar playing to create a sound and style that is distinctly his own. He has been nominated for numerous Junos, with his album Yellowjacket winning Solo Roots & Traditional Album of the Year in 2007. He also has a West Coast Music Award, a Hamilton Music Award, and a Canadian Folk Music Award on his shelf. A founding member of Blackie & the Rodeo Kings, Stephen has collaborated with many other artists including Richard Thompson, Sarah McLachlan, Tom Wilson, Colin Linden and Suzie Vinnick.
Appearing with Stephen at Horizon Stage will be Irish singer songwriter and poet Andy White. Socially aware in a way that comes naturally to someone who grew up in Belfast during the 70s and 80s, Andy’s writing incorporates and transcends the boundaries of his native land. With 14 albums to his credit he has also collaborated with many artists including Peter Gabriel and Sinéad O’Connor.
www.stephenfearing.com & www.andywhite.com
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Experience the Magic at Horizon Stage
Illusionists Ted and Marion Outerbridge will dazzle audiences in Spruce Grove on February 20 and 21.
In Ted and Marion Outerbridge’s Magical Moments in Time, comedy meets mind-bending illusions, making for a uniquely bewitching and hilarious program of entertainment. Ted and Marion don’t just play the spotlight, they come to life in it – and then share it with audience members, inviting them to experience the magic up close and personal on stage. Whether it’s Ted changing places with Marion in a split second, reading people’s minds, or traveling back in time in a giant alarm clock, the Outerbridges hold their audiences spellbound. Now, Edmonton and area magic-lovers have the opportunity to experience Magical Moments in Time at Horizon Stage in Spruce Grove on Saturday, February 20 and Sunday, February 21.
Performing professionally since 1982, Ted Outerbridge has delighted audiences in over 100 Canadian cities and on the other side of the Atlantic. He has done everything from materializing Fortune 500 executives onstage, to consulting for Cirque du Soleil, to creating the magic for Kathleen Turner and Christopher Reeve in the movie, Switching Channels. Ted has made over 75 television appearances and produced his own TV special, Magic With Ted Outerbridge. He has performed numerous times at the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival, for Princess Cruises, and at the SkyDome in Toronto. Acclaimed for his innovative style, Ted Outerbridge has won the Stage Magician of the Year award from the Academy of Magical Arts and the Tom Auburn Award for magical excellence for the Society for American Magicians.
Marion Outerbridge is an illusionist, dancer, choreographer and actress who speaks five languages fluently. She studied dance in Holland and Moscow and has performed all over the world. In 1999, Marion joined the Ted Outerbridge Magician Extraordinaire show and the rest is, as they say, history. She has continued to dance and act, appearing in numerous Canadian and international productions. Marion made her film debut in The Whole Nine Yards with Bruce Willis. She has since appeared in several other feature films including 2001, A Space Travesty with Leslie Nielson.
Don’t miss your opportunity to be amazed and awed by the tremendous talents of Ted and Marion Outerbridge. The 7:30 p.m. performance of Magical Moments in Time on February 20 will be a full-length, jam-packed, illusion-studded production. The 2 p.m. Family Matinee on Sunday will be a 50-min long family-friendly abridgement of Magical Moments in Time that is perfect for younger audiences. Saturday tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students and seniors. Sunday matinee tickets are just $15 for all ages. Tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster and the Horizon Stage Box Office. Call 780-962-8995 or visit the Box Office in person at 315 Jespersen Avenue to purchase yours today. www.tedouterbridge.com
In Ted and Marion Outerbridge’s Magical Moments in Time, comedy meets mind-bending illusions, making for a uniquely bewitching and hilarious program of entertainment. Ted and Marion don’t just play the spotlight, they come to life in it – and then share it with audience members, inviting them to experience the magic up close and personal on stage. Whether it’s Ted changing places with Marion in a split second, reading people’s minds, or traveling back in time in a giant alarm clock, the Outerbridges hold their audiences spellbound. Now, Edmonton and area magic-lovers have the opportunity to experience Magical Moments in Time at Horizon Stage in Spruce Grove on Saturday, February 20 and Sunday, February 21.
Performing professionally since 1982, Ted Outerbridge has delighted audiences in over 100 Canadian cities and on the other side of the Atlantic. He has done everything from materializing Fortune 500 executives onstage, to consulting for Cirque du Soleil, to creating the magic for Kathleen Turner and Christopher Reeve in the movie, Switching Channels. Ted has made over 75 television appearances and produced his own TV special, Magic With Ted Outerbridge. He has performed numerous times at the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival, for Princess Cruises, and at the SkyDome in Toronto. Acclaimed for his innovative style, Ted Outerbridge has won the Stage Magician of the Year award from the Academy of Magical Arts and the Tom Auburn Award for magical excellence for the Society for American Magicians.
Marion Outerbridge is an illusionist, dancer, choreographer and actress who speaks five languages fluently. She studied dance in Holland and Moscow and has performed all over the world. In 1999, Marion joined the Ted Outerbridge Magician Extraordinaire show and the rest is, as they say, history. She has continued to dance and act, appearing in numerous Canadian and international productions. Marion made her film debut in The Whole Nine Yards with Bruce Willis. She has since appeared in several other feature films including 2001, A Space Travesty with Leslie Nielson.
Don’t miss your opportunity to be amazed and awed by the tremendous talents of Ted and Marion Outerbridge. The 7:30 p.m. performance of Magical Moments in Time on February 20 will be a full-length, jam-packed, illusion-studded production. The 2 p.m. Family Matinee on Sunday will be a 50-min long family-friendly abridgement of Magical Moments in Time that is perfect for younger audiences. Saturday tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students and seniors. Sunday matinee tickets are just $15 for all ages. Tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster and the Horizon Stage Box Office. Call 780-962-8995 or visit the Box Office in person at 315 Jespersen Avenue to purchase yours today. www.tedouterbridge.com
Monday, February 01, 2010
Third Arrogant Worms Concert Added
Evening concerts on April 23 and 24 are sold out
2 p.m. matinee added on April 24.
In 1991 something magnificent happened in Kingston, Ontario. Sensing a desperate public need for musical comedy, Mike McCormick, Chris Patterson and Trevor Strong formed the Arrogant Worms. They began as a comedy troupe, performing songs and sketches. As their live show developed, the songs delighted the audience. The sketches -- not so much. Skipping ahead to 2010, the Arrogant Worms have sold more than 150,000 copies of their 12 albums and performed on three continents. They have sung with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra at the Winspear Centre and in front of seven sold-out audiences at Horizon Stage. Now, with their April 23 and 24 evening concerts in Spruce Grove sold out 3 months in advance, Horizon Stage has booked these wild and wacky guys for a third performance at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 24.
Arrogant Worms’ songs show up in school lesson plans, in textbooks, and even played on the Space Shuttle. On earth or in space, everyone digs them. Their live shows are fast, furious and family friendly. Their wit is quick, their satire biting, and their musicianship second to none. The Arrogant Worms’ appeal has earned them fans from kids to parents to grandparents to Carrie Fisher and Meg Ryan. In 2003 the Canadian Arts Presenters Association recognized them as Touring Act of the Year and they are still going strong. They recently received a Peter Gzowski Award for donating their time and talent to promote literacy in Canada.
The Arrogant Worms provide tuneful and silly escapism for everyone who needs it. And if you think you don't need it, then they think you're wrong. Get your tickets to their 2 p.m. matinee performance at Horizon Stage on Saturday, April 24 before that show sells out too. They cost $35 for adults and $30 for students and seniors and can be purchased by calling the Horizon Stage Box Office at 780-962-8995 or through Ticketmaster. The Arrogant Worms know what’s best for you - it’s the Arrogant Worms. www.arrogantworms.com
“Hilarious and poignant”
The Tampa Tribune
“Quirky and remarkably talented”
Tampa Expression
“These guys are too much fun for their own good”
Dirty Linen Magazine
“Certifiably demented”
The Toronto Star
Friday, January 29, 2010
January 2010 Feedback
Did you see any of the following performances at Horizon Stage in January 2010...
Ian Tyson on the 8th, 9th or 10th
Michel Lauzière on the 16th
Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance Company on the 23rd
Did you like, or dislike, the artists, the venue, the volunteers or the staff?Please let us know your thoughts regarding your visit to our theatre.
Please Note: Comments will be moderated and course language will not be posted.
Ian Tyson on the 8th, 9th or 10th
Michel Lauzière on the 16th
Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance Company on the 23rd
Did you like, or dislike, the artists, the venue, the volunteers or the staff?Please let us know your thoughts regarding your visit to our theatre.
Please Note: Comments will be moderated and course language will not be posted.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Soaring Strings Video
Violinist Antoine Bareil and cellist Sébastien Lépine. See Soaring Strings at Horizon Stage on Friday, February 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Soaring Strings Breathes New Life into Classical Music
Violin and cello duo combine 20th Century classical music with a light show in Fort Saskatchewan on February 4 and Spruce Grove on February 5
Antoine Bareil and Sébastien Lépine are a highly virtuosic violin-cello duo who offer an exciting trip off the beaten path of classical music. In their breathtakingly-virtuosic concert entitled, Soaring Strings, the two sophisticated performers revisit works by some of the most prominent modern composers and surprise the audience with a few of their own compositions. Though they remain true to the format of a classical recital, Bareil and Lépine manage to put on a highly entertaining show, adding a hint of humour, inventiveness and extravagance between pieces. Soaring Strings serves as a fun introduction to 20th Century music for audiences of all ages as it also includes a dazzling light-show element. Don’t miss the opportunity to see these incredible performers when they tour the Edmonton-area in February 2010. Soaring Strings is being presented at the Shell Theatre in Fort Saskatchewan on Thursday, February 4 and at Horizon Stage in Spruce Grove on Friday, February 5. Both concerts are at 7:30 p.m.
Antoine Bareil has been playing the violin since he was just 6 years old. A graduate of the Conservatoire de musique du Québec in Trois-Rivières, Mr. Bareil has performed in a dozen different countries including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Denmark and Japan. He is a respected concertmaster, interpreter, improviser, arranger and composer, jury member and speaker who is frequently invited to give master classes. On September 27th 2005, he played at the Senate during the swearing-in ceremony of Michaëlle Jean as Canada's 27th Governor General.
One of the lucky few in the world to play on a Stradivarius cello dating back to 1699, Sébastien Lépine has given numerous performances throughout Canada, the United States, Mexico, and Italy. A distinguished soloist, chamber musician, and composer, Mr. Lépine pursues his art with an authentic passion that colours every note. His impeccable technique and extraordinary musical sensitivity make him an inspiring artist to watch.
As a duo, Antoine Bareil and Sébastien Lépine have performed Soaring Strings more than 50 times throughout Canada and toured Italy in 2008. In 2007 they won the Prix des arts de la scène Louis-Philippe-Poisson at the Grands Prix Culturels de Trois-Rivière and their recording “Bareil & Lépine, works for violin and cello” made it to the finals at the Prix Opus 2007-2008 in the Best Classical, Romantic, Post-Romantic and Impressionistic Recording category.
Tickets for Soaring Strings on February 4 in Fort Saskatchewan are $24.50 for adults, $22.50 for students and seniors and can be purchased by calling 780-992-6400. Tickets for Soaring Strings in Spruce Grove on February 5 are $25 for adults and $20 for students and seniors and can be purchased by calling 780-962-8995. Tickets for both shows are also available through Ticketmaster and both theatres offer $5 eyeGO tickets for high school students.
"A most enjoyable performance. Soaring Strings definitely lives up to its name!"
Sonia Lortie, Le Choix
http://www.agencedlefebvre.com/couleurs20e/en/artistes.html
www.antoinebareil.com
Antoine Bareil and Sébastien Lépine are a highly virtuosic violin-cello duo who offer an exciting trip off the beaten path of classical music. In their breathtakingly-virtuosic concert entitled, Soaring Strings, the two sophisticated performers revisit works by some of the most prominent modern composers and surprise the audience with a few of their own compositions. Though they remain true to the format of a classical recital, Bareil and Lépine manage to put on a highly entertaining show, adding a hint of humour, inventiveness and extravagance between pieces. Soaring Strings serves as a fun introduction to 20th Century music for audiences of all ages as it also includes a dazzling light-show element. Don’t miss the opportunity to see these incredible performers when they tour the Edmonton-area in February 2010. Soaring Strings is being presented at the Shell Theatre in Fort Saskatchewan on Thursday, February 4 and at Horizon Stage in Spruce Grove on Friday, February 5. Both concerts are at 7:30 p.m.
Antoine Bareil has been playing the violin since he was just 6 years old. A graduate of the Conservatoire de musique du Québec in Trois-Rivières, Mr. Bareil has performed in a dozen different countries including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Denmark and Japan. He is a respected concertmaster, interpreter, improviser, arranger and composer, jury member and speaker who is frequently invited to give master classes. On September 27th 2005, he played at the Senate during the swearing-in ceremony of Michaëlle Jean as Canada's 27th Governor General.
One of the lucky few in the world to play on a Stradivarius cello dating back to 1699, Sébastien Lépine has given numerous performances throughout Canada, the United States, Mexico, and Italy. A distinguished soloist, chamber musician, and composer, Mr. Lépine pursues his art with an authentic passion that colours every note. His impeccable technique and extraordinary musical sensitivity make him an inspiring artist to watch.
As a duo, Antoine Bareil and Sébastien Lépine have performed Soaring Strings more than 50 times throughout Canada and toured Italy in 2008. In 2007 they won the Prix des arts de la scène Louis-Philippe-Poisson at the Grands Prix Culturels de Trois-Rivière and their recording “Bareil & Lépine, works for violin and cello” made it to the finals at the Prix Opus 2007-2008 in the Best Classical, Romantic, Post-Romantic and Impressionistic Recording category.
Tickets for Soaring Strings on February 4 in Fort Saskatchewan are $24.50 for adults, $22.50 for students and seniors and can be purchased by calling 780-992-6400. Tickets for Soaring Strings in Spruce Grove on February 5 are $25 for adults and $20 for students and seniors and can be purchased by calling 780-962-8995. Tickets for both shows are also available through Ticketmaster and both theatres offer $5 eyeGO tickets for high school students.
"A most enjoyable performance. Soaring Strings definitely lives up to its name!"
Sonia Lortie, Le Choix
http://www.agencedlefebvre.com/couleurs20e/en/artistes.html
www.antoinebareil.com
Monday, December 21, 2009
November/December 2009 Feedback
Did you see any of the following performances at Horizon Stage in November/December 2009...
Emma-Lee on November 14
The Horizon Players: Steel Magnolias on November 26, 27 & 29
Big Band Christmas on December 18
Did you like, or dislike, the artists, the venue, the volunteers or the staff?
Please let us know your thoughts regarding your visit to our theatre.
Please Note: Comments will be moderated and course language will not be posted.
Emma-Lee on November 14
The Horizon Players: Steel Magnolias on November 26, 27 & 29
Big Band Christmas on December 18
Did you like, or dislike, the artists, the venue, the volunteers or the staff?
Please let us know your thoughts regarding your visit to our theatre.
Please Note: Comments will be moderated and course language will not be posted.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Master of Unusual Comedy Bounces into Alberta
Michel Lauzière performs in Spruce Grove on Saturday, January 16 and in St. Albert on Sunday, January 17
Performing for over 20 years, Michel Lauzière always manages to amaze his audiences with new and exciting stunts. Having taken his act all over the world, performing in over six different languages, Lauzière claims that no matter where he goes, or how big the crowd is, as long as he can make kids laugh his job is done. Lauzière’s inventive comedy and musical routines are back in the province this January for two shows, Horizon Stage, in Spruce Grove on January 16 and the Arden Theatre, in St. Albert on January 17.
From the moment Lauzière stepped onto a stage, performing for children became his passion. “Kids are the most honest, generous type of crowd;” says the seasoned performer. “If they are not captivated by what you do they will soon make it known and you will lose their attention. But if they like it, there is no better experience than to have them follow you into your world.” And follow him they do, as he performs a variety of musical numbers on dishes, horns, bells and other self-created instruments, as well as some wacky and wonderful physical stunts.
“Every time I get to see Michel perform I see something new”, says Brenda Heatherington, the Arden Theatre’s Professional Programming Presenter. “He never ceases to amaze me.” Media around the world have called Michel "a modern clown without the red nose and oversized shoes”, "the alchemist of sound”, a “stream of fresh air on stage” and "the flagship of modern variety ".
Tickets for Michel Lauzière on January 16 in Spruce Grove are $15 for all ages and can be purchased by calling 780.962.8995. Tickets for his performance in St. Albert on January 17 are $20 for adults and $18 for children and can be purchased by calling 780.459.1542. Tickets for both shows are also available through Ticketmaster.
www.michellauziere.com
Sponsors: City of St. Albert, The City of Spruce Grove, Parkland County, Alberta Foundation for the Arts, Canadian Heritage, Canada Council, Edmonton’s Child, EZ Rock and Grove Pontiac GMC
Performing for over 20 years, Michel Lauzière always manages to amaze his audiences with new and exciting stunts. Having taken his act all over the world, performing in over six different languages, Lauzière claims that no matter where he goes, or how big the crowd is, as long as he can make kids laugh his job is done. Lauzière’s inventive comedy and musical routines are back in the province this January for two shows, Horizon Stage, in Spruce Grove on January 16 and the Arden Theatre, in St. Albert on January 17.
From the moment Lauzière stepped onto a stage, performing for children became his passion. “Kids are the most honest, generous type of crowd;” says the seasoned performer. “If they are not captivated by what you do they will soon make it known and you will lose their attention. But if they like it, there is no better experience than to have them follow you into your world.” And follow him they do, as he performs a variety of musical numbers on dishes, horns, bells and other self-created instruments, as well as some wacky and wonderful physical stunts.
“Every time I get to see Michel perform I see something new”, says Brenda Heatherington, the Arden Theatre’s Professional Programming Presenter. “He never ceases to amaze me.” Media around the world have called Michel "a modern clown without the red nose and oversized shoes”, "the alchemist of sound”, a “stream of fresh air on stage” and "the flagship of modern variety ".
Tickets for Michel Lauzière on January 16 in Spruce Grove are $15 for all ages and can be purchased by calling 780.962.8995. Tickets for his performance in St. Albert on January 17 are $20 for adults and $18 for children and can be purchased by calling 780.459.1542. Tickets for both shows are also available through Ticketmaster.
www.michellauziere.com
Sponsors: City of St. Albert, The City of Spruce Grove, Parkland County, Alberta Foundation for the Arts, Canadian Heritage, Canada Council, Edmonton’s Child, EZ Rock and Grove Pontiac GMC
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Horizon Stage adds Canada's #1 Children's Author to its Season
See Robert Munsch Up Close and Personal in Spruce Grove on Saturday, May 29th
Horizon Stage is thrilled to announce that acclaimed children’s author, Robert Munsch, is coming to Spruce Grove for not one but two performances on Saturday, May 29th. Tickets go on sale this Friday, December 11th, through the Horizon Stage Box Office, 780-962-8995, and Ticketmaster. Show times are 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for children and seniors.
Author of such classics as The Paper Bag Princess, Mortimer, Mmm Cookies and Thomas’ Snowsuit, Mr. Munsch is, quite simply, a Canadian treasure. Loved by children and adults around the world, his book Love You Forever, the #4 best-selling children’s paperback of all time, has sold over 15 million copies in 10 different languages. With 52 books published since 1979 he is always on the look-out for new characters and inspiration. Not only does he perform fan- favourites in front of his live audiences, he also fine-tunes new stories as well. Don’t miss the chance to see Robert Munsch Up Close and Personal in the wonderfully-intimate, 318-seat, Horizon Stage.
“I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always, as long as I'm living my baby you'll be."
Robert Munsch
Horizon Stage is thrilled to announce that acclaimed children’s author, Robert Munsch, is coming to Spruce Grove for not one but two performances on Saturday, May 29th. Tickets go on sale this Friday, December 11th, through the Horizon Stage Box Office, 780-962-8995, and Ticketmaster. Show times are 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for children and seniors.
Author of such classics as The Paper Bag Princess, Mortimer, Mmm Cookies and Thomas’ Snowsuit, Mr. Munsch is, quite simply, a Canadian treasure. Loved by children and adults around the world, his book Love You Forever, the #4 best-selling children’s paperback of all time, has sold over 15 million copies in 10 different languages. With 52 books published since 1979 he is always on the look-out for new characters and inspiration. Not only does he perform fan- favourites in front of his live audiences, he also fine-tunes new stories as well. Don’t miss the chance to see Robert Munsch Up Close and Personal in the wonderfully-intimate, 318-seat, Horizon Stage.
“I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always, as long as I'm living my baby you'll be."
Robert Munsch
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Friday, October 30, 2009
October 2009 Feedback
Did you see any of the following performances at Horizon Stage in October 2009...
Fred Penner on the 3rd
Lennie Gallant on the 10th
Jack Semple on the 24th
Did you like, or dislike, the artists, the venue, the volunteers or the staff?
Please let us know your thoughts regarding your visit to our theatre.
Please Note: Comments will be moderated and course language will not be posted.
Fred Penner on the 3rd
Lennie Gallant on the 10th
Jack Semple on the 24th
Did you like, or dislike, the artists, the venue, the volunteers or the staff?
Please let us know your thoughts regarding your visit to our theatre.
Please Note: Comments will be moderated and course language will not be posted.
Rodeo Riders Concert Added
Thursday, February 4 – 2 p.m.
Country/Comedy
The Rodeo Riders’ unique blend of country music and comedy will have you singing along one minute and rolling in the aisles with laughter the next. Dusty Britches, Saddlesore Sam and Happy Bellows are like a cross between the Everly Brothers and the Smothers Brothers. They never fail to delight all who meet them on the trail. With smooth-polished harmonies and great instrumental arrangements, The Rodeo Riders perform songs by Roy Rogers, Gene Autrey, Hank Williams, and other country music legends. Their concerts are laced with comedic commentary and lots of general silliness. With Dusty’s palomino pony guitar (Spitball -The Wonder Horse) pumping out a steady rhythm, Sam’s bunkhouse bass bringing up the bottom end, and Happy’s melodic accordion accompaniment, this group’s unabashed joy of performing is evident from the first chord struck to the last note played.
Tickets: $20 All Ages - Group discounts available
www.therodeoriders.ca
Country/Comedy
The Rodeo Riders’ unique blend of country music and comedy will have you singing along one minute and rolling in the aisles with laughter the next. Dusty Britches, Saddlesore Sam and Happy Bellows are like a cross between the Everly Brothers and the Smothers Brothers. They never fail to delight all who meet them on the trail. With smooth-polished harmonies and great instrumental arrangements, The Rodeo Riders perform songs by Roy Rogers, Gene Autrey, Hank Williams, and other country music legends. Their concerts are laced with comedic commentary and lots of general silliness. With Dusty’s palomino pony guitar (Spitball -The Wonder Horse) pumping out a steady rhythm, Sam’s bunkhouse bass bringing up the bottom end, and Happy’s melodic accordion accompaniment, this group’s unabashed joy of performing is evident from the first chord struck to the last note played.
Tickets: $20 All Ages - Group discounts available
www.therodeoriders.ca
Monday, October 26, 2009
Ian Tyson's Thursday Concert Cancelled
Horizon Stage has had to cancel Ian Tyson’s concert on Thursday, January 7, 2010. He will still be performing three shows on January 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. and on January 10 at 2 p.m. If you have purchased tickets to Ian’s January 7 performance please contact the Horizon Stage Box Office at 780-962-8995 to arrange your ticket exchange or refund. We apologize for any inconveniences this may have caused.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Enchanting Young Songstress Will Charm and Bewitch You
See the dazzling Miss Emma-Lee perform at Horizon Stage on Saturday, November 14
The first time you hear Emma-Lee perform, either Up Close and Personal at Horizon Stage on November 14 or on her debut CD Never Just a Dream, you will feel like you have stumbled on a star. Brimming with the same ‘special something’ that performers like Feist, k.d. lang, Madeleine Peyroux and Norah Jones exude, her music will touch your heart and soul.
A torch singer in the very best sense of the word, Emma-Lee effortlessly shifts between numerous genres including country, big band jazz, bossa nova, and pop. Armed with a voice that will make you melt, her original songs are saucy and sweet, pensive and pure. Fans of slow-burning ballads and music with an old soul will find a lot to like in Emma-Lee. With artistic influences like Joni Mitchell and jazz great Ella Fitzgerald, her exquisite voice creates a hauntingly-beautiful musical landscape.
Whether performing her epic song “Flow”, which tells the story of a girl who sublets the apartment of her globe-trotting ex-boyfriend and renders herself at the mercy of his memory, or the soaring “That Sinking Feeling”, with its sting of realization, or the ragtime bounce of “Jealousy”, which cheekily suggests you get what you deserve for snooping, Emma-Lee deftly captures the many dimensions of love and loss. But her music is about so much more than youthful heartbreak. It delves into the pleasures of May-December relationships, suggests regret for past mistakes, and calls out for understanding. At times playful, at others wistful, her collection of songs is inspired by the sort of heartache that is universal to anyone who has lived a life worth living.
An incredible talent like Emma-Lee’s must be heard to be believed. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover her for yourself at Horizon Stage on Saturday, November 14. Tickets are just $25 for adults, $20 for students and seniors. Tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster and the Horizon Stage Box Office. Call 780-962-8995 or visit the Box Office in person at 315 Jespersen Avenue to purchase yours today. Visit www.emma-lee.com to hear samples of Emma-Lee’s songs and watch her videos.
“As a songwriter, Emma-Lee has a lot of potential, giving clever little lyrical twists to songs that initially seem completely conventional. Lots of jazzy vocalists can sing nice, comfortable music, but not many play with the conventions creatively, which is where she shines.”
Benjamin Boles, NOW Magazine
“Emma-Lee is blessed with a delicate yet potent sound… Her brand of ethereal pop has doo-wop, country and blues accents bolstered by handclaps, folky guitar and cat-and-mouse strings. And she’s a top-shelf songwriter… She’s destined for big things.”
Ashante Infantry, Toronto Star
The first time you hear Emma-Lee perform, either Up Close and Personal at Horizon Stage on November 14 or on her debut CD Never Just a Dream, you will feel like you have stumbled on a star. Brimming with the same ‘special something’ that performers like Feist, k.d. lang, Madeleine Peyroux and Norah Jones exude, her music will touch your heart and soul.
A torch singer in the very best sense of the word, Emma-Lee effortlessly shifts between numerous genres including country, big band jazz, bossa nova, and pop. Armed with a voice that will make you melt, her original songs are saucy and sweet, pensive and pure. Fans of slow-burning ballads and music with an old soul will find a lot to like in Emma-Lee. With artistic influences like Joni Mitchell and jazz great Ella Fitzgerald, her exquisite voice creates a hauntingly-beautiful musical landscape.
Whether performing her epic song “Flow”, which tells the story of a girl who sublets the apartment of her globe-trotting ex-boyfriend and renders herself at the mercy of his memory, or the soaring “That Sinking Feeling”, with its sting of realization, or the ragtime bounce of “Jealousy”, which cheekily suggests you get what you deserve for snooping, Emma-Lee deftly captures the many dimensions of love and loss. But her music is about so much more than youthful heartbreak. It delves into the pleasures of May-December relationships, suggests regret for past mistakes, and calls out for understanding. At times playful, at others wistful, her collection of songs is inspired by the sort of heartache that is universal to anyone who has lived a life worth living.
An incredible talent like Emma-Lee’s must be heard to be believed. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover her for yourself at Horizon Stage on Saturday, November 14. Tickets are just $25 for adults, $20 for students and seniors. Tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster and the Horizon Stage Box Office. Call 780-962-8995 or visit the Box Office in person at 315 Jespersen Avenue to purchase yours today. Visit www.emma-lee.com to hear samples of Emma-Lee’s songs and watch her videos.
“As a songwriter, Emma-Lee has a lot of potential, giving clever little lyrical twists to songs that initially seem completely conventional. Lots of jazzy vocalists can sing nice, comfortable music, but not many play with the conventions creatively, which is where she shines.”
Benjamin Boles, NOW Magazine
“Emma-Lee is blessed with a delicate yet potent sound… Her brand of ethereal pop has doo-wop, country and blues accents bolstered by handclaps, folky guitar and cat-and-mouse strings. And she’s a top-shelf songwriter… She’s destined for big things.”
Ashante Infantry, Toronto Star
Thursday, October 08, 2009
The Enchanting Emma-Lee
Emma-Lee will be performing at Horizon Stage on Saturday, November 14.
Tickets $25 Adults, $20 Students & Seniors
Call 780-962-8995
Visit www.emma-lee.com
Watch all off Emma- Lee's videos at www.youtube.com/neverjustadream
Thursday, October 01, 2009
Multiple Genre Guitar Master Performing in Spruce Grove
See Jack Semple Up Close and Personal at Horizon Stage on Saturday, October 24
Jack Semple is a Juno Award-winning guitarist from Regina, Saskatchewan, who plays with unparalleled feeling and total technical control. The master of many genres, his 11-album portfolio includes R & B, jazz, roots, gypsy jazz, tango and a tribute to Gordon Lightfoot. Also a talented singer, Jack’s voice has been described as “smooth as silk and jagged as rocks cutting through an ocean shoreline.”
Jack started his musical career by playing with various Regina-based bands. He burst onto the Canadian national scene when he won the Much Music contest "Guitar Wars" in 1992. After a brief stint in Toronto, Jack moved back to Regina and became more involved in the television and movie-score business. He even made a brief jump into acting, in the title role of "Guitar Man" in 1994. He has since played everywhere from Vancouver, B.C., to Montreux, Switzerland. His music has been used in television and film soundtracks, and he has shared the stage with a wide range of top artists including Martha Reeves, k.d. lang, the Lincolns, Ronnie Hawkins and Colin James. Jack's performances are frequently in demand, especially here in Western Canada. He tours solo, with favourite guest artist friends, and with "The Jack Semple Band".
Jack Semple is one of those rare guitar players who leaves a crowd speechless, in absolute awe of what they have just experienced. Listening to him, and watching him play, fills one with a sense of having witnessed an event that will not soon be forgotten. Discover for yourself the treasure called Jack Semple at Horizon Stage on Saturday, October 24 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for students and seniors. Call the Horizon Stage Box Office at 780-962-8995, visit the Box Office at 315 Jespersen Avenue, or go online to http://www.ticketmaster.ca/Jack-Semple-tickets/artist/1052115 to purchase yours today.
Watch Jack Semple on YouTube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mr0UvA2S8iE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZuuQqiuP6Q
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzj9b2-8O7k
Jack Semple is a Juno Award-winning guitarist from Regina, Saskatchewan, who plays with unparalleled feeling and total technical control. The master of many genres, his 11-album portfolio includes R & B, jazz, roots, gypsy jazz, tango and a tribute to Gordon Lightfoot. Also a talented singer, Jack’s voice has been described as “smooth as silk and jagged as rocks cutting through an ocean shoreline.”
Jack started his musical career by playing with various Regina-based bands. He burst onto the Canadian national scene when he won the Much Music contest "Guitar Wars" in 1992. After a brief stint in Toronto, Jack moved back to Regina and became more involved in the television and movie-score business. He even made a brief jump into acting, in the title role of "Guitar Man" in 1994. He has since played everywhere from Vancouver, B.C., to Montreux, Switzerland. His music has been used in television and film soundtracks, and he has shared the stage with a wide range of top artists including Martha Reeves, k.d. lang, the Lincolns, Ronnie Hawkins and Colin James. Jack's performances are frequently in demand, especially here in Western Canada. He tours solo, with favourite guest artist friends, and with "The Jack Semple Band".
Jack Semple is one of those rare guitar players who leaves a crowd speechless, in absolute awe of what they have just experienced. Listening to him, and watching him play, fills one with a sense of having witnessed an event that will not soon be forgotten. Discover for yourself the treasure called Jack Semple at Horizon Stage on Saturday, October 24 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for students and seniors. Call the Horizon Stage Box Office at 780-962-8995, visit the Box Office at 315 Jespersen Avenue, or go online to http://www.ticketmaster.ca/Jack-Semple-tickets/artist/1052115 to purchase yours today.
Watch Jack Semple on YouTube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mr0UvA2S8iE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZuuQqiuP6Q
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzj9b2-8O7k
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Lennie Gallant - In Concert at Horizon Stage on October 10
Lennie Gallant is a master storyteller who weaves his tales in ways that never fail to intrigue and surprise. This prolific songwriter/performer has released 8 albums, including his most recent, If We Had A Fire, in the summer of 2009, and has won a host of awards and nominations from the Junos to the East Coast Music Awards. Musically, Gallant has performed with rock bands, traditional music groups, roots-oriented ensembles and symphony orchestras. And, in July 2009, astronaut Julie Payette brought his album, When We Get There, with her to the international space station! Inducted into the Order of Canada in 2003, Lennie Gallant is a powerhouse performer with an intense delivery that will reach down and touch your very soul.
Tickets: $25 Adults, $20 Students & Seniors
www.lenniegallant.com
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Introduce Your Family to Fred Penner’s World at Horizon Stage
See one of Canada’s favourite children’s entertainers in concert on Saturday, October 3
Fred Penner’s warmth, ease, enthusiasm, grace, and ability to make people feel good have been making a difference in the Canadian music scene for over 25 years. Dubbed the “Canadian Minister of Positivity,” this Juno Award-winner has successfully transformed children’s entertainment into a family affair. Now Spruce Grove and Edmonton area families can meet Fred Penner and enjoy his music at one of two concerts at Horizon Stage on Saturday, October 3.
Born, raised, and still residing in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Fred is a Canadian treasure who is also loved by American audiences. The winner of four U.S. Parents’ Choice Awards, he was the first children’s entertainer to headline at the Los Angeles Amphitheater and his 1992 album Happy Feet was named Best Children’s Album of the Year by U.S.A’s Entertainment Weekly.
Here at home, the Canadian Institute of Child Health honoured Fred in 2000 for his contribution to the well-being and safety of children. He is also a recipient of the Order of Canada and the first winner of the Prairie Music Award for Outstanding Children’s Recording.
Fred Penner’s international visibility has allowed him the privilege and joy of using his voice to “bring something of value” as a spokesperson for organizations like UNESCO, World Vision, UNICEF and the National Conference on Down Syndrome. In 2005, he journeyed to Zambia, Africa with World Vision to host a program for Child Sponsorship in the Western World.
Penner’s diverse repertoire includes 12 albums, countless energetically-packed live shows and almost 900 episodes of the hit CBC TV show, Fred Penner’s Place. Not one but two generations of fans have been, and still are being, energized by his talent. Spruce Grove concert-goers will enjoy favourites like The Cat Came Back and Sandwiches along with tracks from his 2008 CD, Where in the World.
Bring your family to see Fred Penner Up Close and Personal at Horizon Stage on Saturday, October 3 at either 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for children and seniors, or $10 with the purchase of a Family Matinee Package. Family Matinee Packages cost $45 (regardless of age) and includes 1 Fred Penner ticket, 1 ticket to Michel Lauzière (physical comedian) on January 16, 1 ticket to Ted Outerbridge: Magical Moments in Time (magician/illusionist) on February 21, and 1 ticket to Dance Company Sursaut: At Nightfall (dance for young audiences) on April 10. Tickets and packages are on sale through the Horizon Stage Box Office. Call 780-962-8995 or visit the Box Office in person at 315 Jespersen Avenue to purchase yours today.
“Penner’s dynamic live performances are integral to his success. He consistently plays to
packed houses across North American, captivating throngs of energetic fans for 60 minutes
and enchanting not only the little ones, but their parents as well.”
The Weekend Guardian, Charlottetown, PE
“Penner exemplifies family warmth and welcome. Listening to his music puts you in a
comfort zone, inviting both active play and gentle relaxation.”
Billboard, New York, NY
http://www.fredpenner.com/
Fred Penner’s warmth, ease, enthusiasm, grace, and ability to make people feel good have been making a difference in the Canadian music scene for over 25 years. Dubbed the “Canadian Minister of Positivity,” this Juno Award-winner has successfully transformed children’s entertainment into a family affair. Now Spruce Grove and Edmonton area families can meet Fred Penner and enjoy his music at one of two concerts at Horizon Stage on Saturday, October 3.
Born, raised, and still residing in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Fred is a Canadian treasure who is also loved by American audiences. The winner of four U.S. Parents’ Choice Awards, he was the first children’s entertainer to headline at the Los Angeles Amphitheater and his 1992 album Happy Feet was named Best Children’s Album of the Year by U.S.A’s Entertainment Weekly.
Here at home, the Canadian Institute of Child Health honoured Fred in 2000 for his contribution to the well-being and safety of children. He is also a recipient of the Order of Canada and the first winner of the Prairie Music Award for Outstanding Children’s Recording.
Fred Penner’s international visibility has allowed him the privilege and joy of using his voice to “bring something of value” as a spokesperson for organizations like UNESCO, World Vision, UNICEF and the National Conference on Down Syndrome. In 2005, he journeyed to Zambia, Africa with World Vision to host a program for Child Sponsorship in the Western World.
Penner’s diverse repertoire includes 12 albums, countless energetically-packed live shows and almost 900 episodes of the hit CBC TV show, Fred Penner’s Place. Not one but two generations of fans have been, and still are being, energized by his talent. Spruce Grove concert-goers will enjoy favourites like The Cat Came Back and Sandwiches along with tracks from his 2008 CD, Where in the World.
Bring your family to see Fred Penner Up Close and Personal at Horizon Stage on Saturday, October 3 at either 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for children and seniors, or $10 with the purchase of a Family Matinee Package. Family Matinee Packages cost $45 (regardless of age) and includes 1 Fred Penner ticket, 1 ticket to Michel Lauzière (physical comedian) on January 16, 1 ticket to Ted Outerbridge: Magical Moments in Time (magician/illusionist) on February 21, and 1 ticket to Dance Company Sursaut: At Nightfall (dance for young audiences) on April 10. Tickets and packages are on sale through the Horizon Stage Box Office. Call 780-962-8995 or visit the Box Office in person at 315 Jespersen Avenue to purchase yours today.
“Penner’s dynamic live performances are integral to his success. He consistently plays to
packed houses across North American, captivating throngs of energetic fans for 60 minutes
and enchanting not only the little ones, but their parents as well.”
The Weekend Guardian, Charlottetown, PE
“Penner exemplifies family warmth and welcome. Listening to his music puts you in a
comfort zone, inviting both active play and gentle relaxation.”
Billboard, New York, NY
http://www.fredpenner.com/
Monday, August 31, 2009
Stephen Fearing Date Changed
One of Canada's finest singer/songwriters, Mr. Stephen Fearing, has changed the date of his concert at Horizon Stage. He will now be perfroming in Spruce Grove on Friday, March 12th instead of March 19th. If you have purchased tickets to his March 19th performance please call the Horizon Stage Box Office at 780-962-8995.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
2009/2010 Season Now On Sale!
Saturday, October 3 - Fred Penner - 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. (bonus family matinee)
Saturday, October 10 - Lennie Gallant
Saturday, October 24 - Jack Semple
Saturday, November 14 - Emma-Lee
November 26 – 28 - The Horizon Players Present: Steel Magnolias
Friday, December 18 - A Big Band Christmas
January 7 – 10 - Ian Tyson (Note: January 10 is a 2 p.m. matinee)
Saturday, January 16 - Michel Lauzière (family matinee) – 2 p.m.
Saturday, January 23 - Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance Company
Friday, February 5 - Soaring Strings
Friday, February 12 - Vishtèn
Saturday, February 20 Ted Outerbridge: Magical Moments in Time (90-min evening performance)
Sunday, February 21 Ted Outerbridge: Magical Moments in Time (50-min family matinee performance) – 2 p.m.
Sunday, February 28 - Ballet Jörgen Canada: Cinderella – 2 p.m.
Friday, March 19 - Stephen Fearing
Saturday, April 10 - Dance Company Sursaut: At Nightfall (family matinee) – 3 p.m.
Friday, April 16 - Nathan
April 23 & 24 - The Arrogant Worms
May 13 – 15 - The Horizon Players Present: Hamlet
Visit www.horizonstage.com for artist biographies, ticket prices and more!
Box Office Phone: 780-962-8995
Box Office In Person: 315 Jespersen Ave (Spruce Grove City Hall)
Saturday, October 10 - Lennie Gallant
Saturday, October 24 - Jack Semple
Saturday, November 14 - Emma-Lee
November 26 – 28 - The Horizon Players Present: Steel Magnolias
Friday, December 18 - A Big Band Christmas
January 7 – 10 - Ian Tyson (Note: January 10 is a 2 p.m. matinee)
Saturday, January 16 - Michel Lauzière (family matinee) – 2 p.m.
Saturday, January 23 - Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance Company
Friday, February 5 - Soaring Strings
Friday, February 12 - Vishtèn
Saturday, February 20 Ted Outerbridge: Magical Moments in Time (90-min evening performance)
Sunday, February 21 Ted Outerbridge: Magical Moments in Time (50-min family matinee performance) – 2 p.m.
Sunday, February 28 - Ballet Jörgen Canada: Cinderella – 2 p.m.
Friday, March 19 - Stephen Fearing
Saturday, April 10 - Dance Company Sursaut: At Nightfall (family matinee) – 3 p.m.
Friday, April 16 - Nathan
April 23 & 24 - The Arrogant Worms
May 13 – 15 - The Horizon Players Present: Hamlet
Visit www.horizonstage.com for artist biographies, ticket prices and more!
Box Office Phone: 780-962-8995
Box Office In Person: 315 Jespersen Ave (Spruce Grove City Hall)
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Ride The Canada Day Bus!
Are you planning to attend the Spruce Grove Canada Day and Street Performers Festival on June 30 and July 1? If so, then you might want to think about how you will be getting there. On-site parking is going to be very limited. If you live within walking distance, consider exercising and going by foot-power. If you live within biking distance then consider hopping on your two-or three-wheeler. The site itself is bike-free but there will be lots of bike racks available. If you are coming from out of town, or live too far away to walk, then consider riding the Canada Day bus. For the third year in a row, the City will be providing a free shuttle service between the Festival site at Spruce Grove Composite High School and Spruce Grove’s City Hall, Greystone Centennial Middle School and Living Waters Christian Academy.
The bus will run past each location at approximately 30-minute intervals, stopping for a few minutes at each to collect waiting passengers. The bus will operate, in a circuit, between 5 and 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30 and between 9:30 a.m. and midnight on Wednesday, July 1.
New this year, the Festival has chosen to use a local school bus company. This will allow us to accommodate more people in each vehicle. And, we are also excited about the addition of a second bus from 7 – midnight on Wednesday, July 1.
Both busses will be available for a quick return to pick-up locations after 11:15 p.m. After the RONA fireworks display one bus will head straight to Living Waters and the second will go straight to Greystone and then on to City Hall. So, not only will the shuttle-bus get you to the site quickly and easily, it will also get you back to your car at the end of the day fast and headache-free.
Call Brandi at 780-962-7616 for further information regarding the Canada Day and Street Performer Festival bus or visit www.sprucegrove.org/celebrate.
The bus will run past each location at approximately 30-minute intervals, stopping for a few minutes at each to collect waiting passengers. The bus will operate, in a circuit, between 5 and 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30 and between 9:30 a.m. and midnight on Wednesday, July 1.
New this year, the Festival has chosen to use a local school bus company. This will allow us to accommodate more people in each vehicle. And, we are also excited about the addition of a second bus from 7 – midnight on Wednesday, July 1.
Both busses will be available for a quick return to pick-up locations after 11:15 p.m. After the RONA fireworks display one bus will head straight to Living Waters and the second will go straight to Greystone and then on to City Hall. So, not only will the shuttle-bus get you to the site quickly and easily, it will also get you back to your car at the end of the day fast and headache-free.
Call Brandi at 780-962-7616 for further information regarding the Canada Day and Street Performer Festival bus or visit www.sprucegrove.org/celebrate.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Familiar Favourites and New Treats at the Spruce Grove Canada Day and Street Performers Festival
There is something to be said for the old adage, “if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it.” To that effect, The City of Spruce Grove has found a formula that really works for its Canada Day celebrations and plans to stick with it. The Spruce Grove Canada Day and Street Performers Festival activities kick-off on the evening of Tuesday, June 30th. They include the 3rd annual Vaudeville Variety Show at 7 p.m., the 2nd annual $5 Community BBQ (pulled pork, salads, buns, baked beans and dessert) from 5 to 8 p.m. and the 1st annual Social Capital Awards presentation to an outstanding community volunteer organization.
Wednesday, July 1 begins bright and early with the ever-popular $2 Pancake Breakfast. New this year will be morning entertainment provided by the combined bands of the Loyal Edmonton Regiment and King’s Own Calgary Regiment, directed by Captain Michael Chute, CD.
Grown-ups can sit back and relax with a patriotic beer in the Kinsmen Beverage tent starting at 6 p.m., and everyone is encouraged to attend the 5th Annual Awards of Excellence Ceremony at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 1 begins bright and early with the ever-popular $2 Pancake Breakfast. New this year will be morning entertainment provided by the combined bands of the Loyal Edmonton Regiment and King’s Own Calgary Regiment, directed by Captain Michael Chute, CD.
A slight tweak to this year’s festival schedule now means that the vendors on-site will open early at 9 a.m. Bring your cash and plan to shop at such returning-favourites as Original Canadian Kettle Korn, Big E’s Mini D’s (mini doughnuts), the Girl Guides (snow cones), the Association For Supportive Community Connections, and the Sea Cadets (hamburgers and hotdogs), Work of Art Tattoos, Tara’s Treats (ice cream), The Thai Boutique, Bolli Imports and our 2 novelty toy vendors. Then, try something new at Mediterranean BBQ (chicken, lamb, pitas, veggies), WD’s Grill & Catering (Caribbean), Lemmon Heaven (lemonade), and Morse Code Dezynz (ladies beach wear).
Decorate your children between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. so they can participate in the Kids’ Parade and then head to the outdoor stage at noon for the official Canada Day Ceremonies and some free birthday cake.
Bring your loonies, toonies and $5-bills and get ready to giggle, guffaw and be amazed by Street Performers from across Canada and around the world between 12:30 and 5 p.m. Get your children’s faces painted and let them blow off some steam chasing bubbles, playing in the sand, or bouncing in the bouncy tents. Returning to the RE/MAX KidZone this year will be the hilarious Cap’n Arrr, Aerials Gymnastics demonstrations, and juggling workshops facilitated by Kim Potter.
Teenagers on site can hang with their friends in the Teen Zone where a variety of their favourite activities will be facilitated by the Log Cabin staff. They can then watch their peers perform on the main-stage when the Spruce Grove FCSS Battle of The Bands winners show off their musical skills at 6:30 p.m. Also, join the library staff to help create a masterpiece with the Library Tile Project from 1 – 3 p.m.
Grown-ups can sit back and relax with a patriotic beer in the Kinsmen Beverage tent starting at 6 p.m., and everyone is encouraged to attend the 5th Annual Awards of Excellence Ceremony at 7:30 p.m.2009’s main-stage artists are Albertans through and through. The eclectic Polyjesters (http://www.polyjesters.com/), who perform at 8 p.m., hail from Carstairs. And, headlining country music star Gord Bamford (http://www.gordbamford.com/), who steps on stage at 9:30 p.m., still proudly lives in Lacombe.
The grand finale on July 1st will, of course, be the extremely popular and spectacular RONA Fireworks at 11 p.m.
Due to limited on-site parking, the City will once again be providing a free shuttle bus service between 5 and 9:30 p.m. on June 30th and from 9:30 am – midnight on July 1. Park your car at Living Waters Christian Academy, Greystone Centennial Middle School or City Hall and hop on the bus. Or, if you don’t live too far away from Spruce Grove Composite High School, plan to walk or ride your bike instead. The festival grounds are a bike-free (and pet-free and smoke-free) zone for safety reasons, but there will be lots of bike racks available.
If you have attended the Spruce Grove Canada Day and Street Performers Festival in the past then plan to come back this year and stay on-site a little longer. If you have yet to attend this wonderful community event, make 2009 your year to do so. It doesn’t need to be fixed. It just keeps getting better! www.sprucegrove.org/celebrate
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
2009 Summer Drama Programs
Drama Tots
Session 1: July 6 - 10
Program # Session 1: 20618
Session 2: July 27 – 31
Program # Session 2: 20620
Time: 10 a.m. – noon
Ages: 5 – 7
Location: Agra Room - Spruce Grove Agrena - 9 Agrena Road
Cost: $80
Young children will explore creatively through a variety of dramatic activities. They will play games, sing songs, and do simple drama exercises. On the last day of class, family and friends will be invited to watch them present a showcase piece, and to enjoy a potluck dessert cast party.
Instructors: Julia Seymour & Mandolin Orr
Drama Troopers
Session 1: July 6 - 10
Program # Session 1: 20619
Session 2: July 27 – 31
Program # Session 2: 20621
Time: 1 - 3 p.m.
Ages: 8 – 10
Location: Agra Room - Spruce Grove Agrena - 9 Agrena Road
Cost: $80
Older children will explore creatively through various, more advanced, theatrical activities. They will participate in a wide variety of warm-up and dramatic exercises. They will learn about plot lines, creating characters and working together as a team. On the last day of class, family and friends will be invited to watch them present a showcase piece, and to enjoy a potluck dessert cast party.
Instructors: Julia Seymour & Mandolin Orr
Important:
Children should wear clothing that they can move and play easily in and non-slip indoor shoes. If the weather is warm they should wear sun screen and have
alternate outdoor shoes available. They should bring their own water bottle. A healthy, nut-free snack will be provided Mon-Thurs. and parents will be asked to send a nut-free snack or dessert to the potluck on Friday.
Registration starts June 1st
Call: 780-962-8995
Session 1: July 6 - 10
Program # Session 1: 20618
Session 2: July 27 – 31
Program # Session 2: 20620
Time: 10 a.m. – noon
Ages: 5 – 7
Location: Agra Room - Spruce Grove Agrena - 9 Agrena Road
Cost: $80
Young children will explore creatively through a variety of dramatic activities. They will play games, sing songs, and do simple drama exercises. On the last day of class, family and friends will be invited to watch them present a showcase piece, and to enjoy a potluck dessert cast party.
Instructors: Julia Seymour & Mandolin Orr
Drama Troopers
Session 1: July 6 - 10
Program # Session 1: 20619
Session 2: July 27 – 31
Program # Session 2: 20621
Time: 1 - 3 p.m.
Ages: 8 – 10
Location: Agra Room - Spruce Grove Agrena - 9 Agrena Road
Cost: $80
Older children will explore creatively through various, more advanced, theatrical activities. They will participate in a wide variety of warm-up and dramatic exercises. They will learn about plot lines, creating characters and working together as a team. On the last day of class, family and friends will be invited to watch them present a showcase piece, and to enjoy a potluck dessert cast party.
Instructors: Julia Seymour & Mandolin Orr
Important:
Children should wear clothing that they can move and play easily in and non-slip indoor shoes. If the weather is warm they should wear sun screen and have
alternate outdoor shoes available. They should bring their own water bottle. A healthy, nut-free snack will be provided Mon-Thurs. and parents will be asked to send a nut-free snack or dessert to the potluck on Friday.
Registration starts June 1st
Call: 780-962-8995
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Scholarship Deadline Approaching
The application deadline for the Horizon Stage Theatre Advisory Board Artstrek Scholarship is fast appoaching on May 29th. Please see our previous post on April 12 for details.
Before & After
Just in case you haven't bee able to see it for yourself yet.
Horizon Stage before the renovations...
Horizon Stage after the renovations...
Horizon Stage before the renovations...
Horizon Stage after the renovations...
Monday, May 11, 2009
Festival Vendors Sought
Deadline for vendor applications for the 2009 Spruce Grove Canada Day and Street Performers Festival on June 30 and July 1 is June 1, 2009.
Please visit the City of Spruce Grove's website for details.
Please visit the City of Spruce Grove's website for details.
Monday, April 27, 2009
April Customer Feedback
Did you see Oliver Jones on April 3, the Emeralds on April 5, Sharon and Bram on April 18 or George Fox on April 14?
What did you think of the show, the staff and volunteers who served you, or the theatre itself. Good or bad - please let us know.
Please Note: Comments will be monitored and bad language will not be posted.
What did you think of the show, the staff and volunteers who served you, or the theatre itself. Good or bad - please let us know.
Please Note: Comments will be monitored and bad language will not be posted.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
You Can Rate Horizon Stage
We've updated Horizon Stage's information on weblocal.ca. We now have a profile for Horizon Stage Perfroming Arts Centre and a profile for the Horizon Stage Ticket Centre in city hall.
Feel free to visit one, or both, and give us a rating and/or a review.
http://www.weblocal.ca/horizon-stage-ticket-center-spruce-grove-ab.html
http://www.weblocal.ca/horizon-stage-performing-arts-centre-spruce-grove-ab.html
Feel free to visit one, or both, and give us a rating and/or a review.
http://www.weblocal.ca/horizon-stage-ticket-center-spruce-grove-ab.html
http://www.weblocal.ca/horizon-stage-performing-arts-centre-spruce-grove-ab.html
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Artstrek Scholarship 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 Tony Award-winning musical Into The Woods by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine.
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 5 - 11. It is for 13 - 15 year olds who have completed grade 7.
Theatre Exploration II runs July 12 - 19. It is for 16 - 18 year olds who have completed grade 10.
Do I qualify for the 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 this scholarship. Only one scholarships is being offered. It can be used for either Theatre Exploration I or Theatre Exploration II. The value of the scholarship is $300.
How do I apply for the Horizon Stage scholarship?
To help decide the scholarship winner, Horizon Stage requires one 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.
Letters of reference are a part of the Artstrek application process, but do not need to be sent to Horizon Stage. Complete your scholarship application letter and submit it to:
Horizon Stage Scholarship
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 with the entire registration fee, to:
Theatre Alberta
3rd Floor, 11759 Groat Road
Edmonton, AB, T5M 3K6
Fax: 780-422-2663
The scholarship recipient will receive a reimbursement cheque for $300 after they are chosen.
The application deadline for the Horizon Stage scholarship is May 29.
Artstrek starts taking registrations on April 1, and they usually fill up early, so get your application to Theatre Alberta and your letter to Horizon Stage as soon as possible!!
This Artstrek Scholarship is funded by the Horizon Stage Theatre Advisory Board.
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 Tony Award-winning musical Into The Woods by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine.
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 5 - 11. It is for 13 - 15 year olds who have completed grade 7.
Theatre Exploration II runs July 12 - 19. It is for 16 - 18 year olds who have completed grade 10.
Do I qualify for the 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 this scholarship. Only one scholarships is being offered. It can be used for either Theatre Exploration I or Theatre Exploration II. The value of the scholarship is $300.
How do I apply for the Horizon Stage scholarship?
To help decide the scholarship winner, Horizon Stage requires one 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.
Letters of reference are a part of the Artstrek application process, but do not need to be sent to Horizon Stage. Complete your scholarship application letter and submit it to:
Horizon Stage Scholarship
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 with the entire registration fee, to:
Theatre Alberta
3rd Floor, 11759 Groat Road
Edmonton, AB, T5M 3K6
Fax: 780-422-2663
The scholarship recipient will receive a reimbursement cheque for $300 after they are chosen.
The application deadline for the Horizon Stage scholarship is May 29.
Artstrek starts taking registrations on April 1, and they usually fill up early, so get your application to Theatre Alberta and your letter to Horizon Stage as soon as possible!!
This Artstrek Scholarship is funded by the Horizon Stage Theatre Advisory Board.
Monday, March 30, 2009
March 2009 Feedback
Did you see any of the following performances at Horizon Stage in March...
Hotel California on the 15th?
10 Lost Years on the 20th or 21st?
The Horizon Players: Disney's 101 Dalmatians on the 26th, 27th or 28th?
Did you like, or dislike, the artists, the venue, the volunteers, the staff?
Please let us know your thoughts regarding your visit to our theatre.
Please Note: Comments will be moderated and course language will not be posted.
Hotel California on the 15th?
10 Lost Years on the 20th or 21st?
The Horizon Players: Disney's 101 Dalmatians on the 26th, 27th or 28th?
Did you like, or dislike, the artists, the venue, the volunteers, the staff?
Please let us know your thoughts regarding your visit to our theatre.
Please Note: Comments will be moderated and course language will not be posted.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Friday, March 13, 2009
Great Canadian Jazz Pianist to Perform at Horizon Stage
Enjoy an intimate evening with Oliver Jones in Spruce Grove on April 3rd
Oliver Jones is considered to be one of the best Canadian jazz pianists in history. Now at age 74, this member of the Order of Quebec and Order of Canada, Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards recipient and Felix and Juno Award-winner continues to tour and record. He will make a highly-anticipated stop in Spruce Grove on Friday, April 3 at 7:30 p.m.
Oliver Jones was born and raised in Saint Henri, a predominantly working-class area of Montreal, just a few blocks away from fellow pianist, Oscar Peterson. As a youngster he would sit on the Peterson family’s porch, listening to the older boy practice. Oscar’s sister, Daisy Peterson Sweeney, eventually became Oliver’s first piano teacher, and twelve years of lessons with her solidified his already considerable skills. He began performing publicly at the age of five and made his first nightclub appearance at age nine. Oliver Jones’ six-decade musical career has been rich and varied. He has released 16 albums and toured across North America, Europe, Cuba, Brazil and Africa, He has performed and recorded with the likes of bass legend Ray Brown, drummer Jeff Hamilton, bassist Skip Bey, trumpeter Clark Terry and singer Ranee Lee. After retiring at age 64, Jones was lured back to the stage in 2003 by the opportunity to play a duet with his friend Oscar Peterson at the Montreal Jazz Festival's 25th-anniversary event. He has since recorded the CD, One More Time.
Horizon Stage is an intimate 318 seat theatre in Spruce Grove. Recently renovated in the summer of 2008, it is a cozy and comfortable venue. With a thrust performance space, sitting in the comfy seats at Horizon Stage almost feels like being in your own living room. And, with only eight rows in total, this isn’t the kind of theatre where you need binoculars to see details. Every artist is truly Up Close and Personal, and that’s Horizon Stage’s motto. Performers and audience members alike enjoy the intimacy that they share when they are so near each other.
Tickets to see Oliver Jones at Horizon Stage on Friday, April 3 are $25 for adults and $20 for students and seniors and are available through the Horizon Stage Box Office and all Ticketmaster locations. Call 780-962-8995 to reserve your seat for this incredible concert.
www.justin-time.com/authors/oliverjones
Special thanks to the sponsors of this event: The Alberta Foundation For The Arts, Canadian Heritage, Servus Credit Union, CKUA Radio, The Edmonton Journal, Royal Inn Express and Birdsell Grant Gardner Morck Barristers & Solicitors
Oliver Jones is considered to be one of the best Canadian jazz pianists in history. Now at age 74, this member of the Order of Quebec and Order of Canada, Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards recipient and Felix and Juno Award-winner continues to tour and record. He will make a highly-anticipated stop in Spruce Grove on Friday, April 3 at 7:30 p.m.
Oliver Jones was born and raised in Saint Henri, a predominantly working-class area of Montreal, just a few blocks away from fellow pianist, Oscar Peterson. As a youngster he would sit on the Peterson family’s porch, listening to the older boy practice. Oscar’s sister, Daisy Peterson Sweeney, eventually became Oliver’s first piano teacher, and twelve years of lessons with her solidified his already considerable skills. He began performing publicly at the age of five and made his first nightclub appearance at age nine. Oliver Jones’ six-decade musical career has been rich and varied. He has released 16 albums and toured across North America, Europe, Cuba, Brazil and Africa, He has performed and recorded with the likes of bass legend Ray Brown, drummer Jeff Hamilton, bassist Skip Bey, trumpeter Clark Terry and singer Ranee Lee. After retiring at age 64, Jones was lured back to the stage in 2003 by the opportunity to play a duet with his friend Oscar Peterson at the Montreal Jazz Festival's 25th-anniversary event. He has since recorded the CD, One More Time.
Horizon Stage is an intimate 318 seat theatre in Spruce Grove. Recently renovated in the summer of 2008, it is a cozy and comfortable venue. With a thrust performance space, sitting in the comfy seats at Horizon Stage almost feels like being in your own living room. And, with only eight rows in total, this isn’t the kind of theatre where you need binoculars to see details. Every artist is truly Up Close and Personal, and that’s Horizon Stage’s motto. Performers and audience members alike enjoy the intimacy that they share when they are so near each other.
Tickets to see Oliver Jones at Horizon Stage on Friday, April 3 are $25 for adults and $20 for students and seniors and are available through the Horizon Stage Box Office and all Ticketmaster locations. Call 780-962-8995 to reserve your seat for this incredible concert.
www.justin-time.com/authors/oliverjones
Special thanks to the sponsors of this event: The Alberta Foundation For The Arts, Canadian Heritage, Servus Credit Union, CKUA Radio, The Edmonton Journal, Royal Inn Express and Birdsell Grant Gardner Morck Barristers & Solicitors
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
10 Lost Years Update
A limited number of seats have been released for 10 Lost Years on Saturday, March 21.This production was directed by Northern Light Theatre founder Scott Swan. NLT co-founder Merrilyn Gann is performing in it. Former Theatre Alberta Dramaworks and Citadel Theatre school coordinator Cheryl Swan (ne Matheson) is also performing in it, and NLT co-founder Angela Gann is the music director. This is not the same play that was produced in Toronto in the 70’s. It is Scott Swan’s own adaptation of the Barry Broadfoot book.
Monday, March 02, 2009
February 2009 Feedback
Did you see any of the following performances at Horizon Stage in February...
Jim Byrnes on the 5th?
Marc Atkinson Trio on the 7th?
Ballet Jorgen Canada's Romeo & Juliet on the 14th?
Cranked on the 25th or 26th?
The Nylons on the 26th?
Mud Bay Jugglers on the 28th?
Did you like, or dislike, the artists, the venue, the volunteers, the staff?
Please let us know your thoughts regarding your visit to our theatre.
Please Note: Comments will be moderated and course language will not be posted.
Jim Byrnes on the 5th?
Marc Atkinson Trio on the 7th?
Ballet Jorgen Canada's Romeo & Juliet on the 14th?
Cranked on the 25th or 26th?
The Nylons on the 26th?
Mud Bay Jugglers on the 28th?
Did you like, or dislike, the artists, the venue, the volunteers, the staff?
Please let us know your thoughts regarding your visit to our theatre.
Please Note: Comments will be moderated and course language will not be posted.
Country Music Star George Fox added to Horizon Stage Season Line Up
Tickets for his Friday, April 24th concert are on sale now.
If you’re a fan of Canadian country-music star, George Fox, rejoice. Horizon Stage has made a late addition to its 2008/2009 season. Mr. Fox will be performing in Spruce Grove on Friday, April 24th at 7:30 p.m.
With three Canadian Country Music awards, three Junos and nine Big Country awards on his mantle, George Fox has certainly made it to “the big time”. He has recorded eleven albums, written a book and had a string of chart-topping hits, including “Clearly Canadian”, “First Comes Love”, “What’s Holding Me” and “Wear & Tear on My Heart”. His most recent CD, With All Due Respect, is a tribute to some all-time great artists and songwriters from John Denver and Dean Martin to Eddie Arnold and Don Messer.
Born in Calgary and raised in Cochrane, Alberta, George is still an incredibly down-to-earth kind of guy. He now lives in Southern Ontario with his wife and two daughters on an expansive acreage and farms winter wheat, soybean and corn. Besides music and farming, his hobbies include hockey, carpentry and reading.
Spruce Grove loves George Fox. In 2005 he performed for a huge, enthusiastic crowd at our Canada Day celebration. He was last seen at Horizon Stage at Christmas 2006, when he sold out not one, not two, but three concerts! That is why when Horizon Stage discovered he was available in April they invited him immediately!
Tickets to see George Fox Up Close and Personal at Horizon Stage on Friday, April 24th have only just gone on sale, but they aren’t expected to last. Tickets are $30 for adults and $25 for students and seniors. Call the Horizon Stage Box Office at 962-8995 for more information and to reserve your seats before the show sells out!
Be sure to visit www.georgefox.com & www.horizonstage.com
Special thanks to the sponsors of this event: The Alberta Foundation For The Arts, Canadian Heritage, Royal Inn Express and Birdsell Grant Gardner Morck Barristers & Solicitors
If you’re a fan of Canadian country-music star, George Fox, rejoice. Horizon Stage has made a late addition to its 2008/2009 season. Mr. Fox will be performing in Spruce Grove on Friday, April 24th at 7:30 p.m.
With three Canadian Country Music awards, three Junos and nine Big Country awards on his mantle, George Fox has certainly made it to “the big time”. He has recorded eleven albums, written a book and had a string of chart-topping hits, including “Clearly Canadian”, “First Comes Love”, “What’s Holding Me” and “Wear & Tear on My Heart”. His most recent CD, With All Due Respect, is a tribute to some all-time great artists and songwriters from John Denver and Dean Martin to Eddie Arnold and Don Messer.
Born in Calgary and raised in Cochrane, Alberta, George is still an incredibly down-to-earth kind of guy. He now lives in Southern Ontario with his wife and two daughters on an expansive acreage and farms winter wheat, soybean and corn. Besides music and farming, his hobbies include hockey, carpentry and reading.
Spruce Grove loves George Fox. In 2005 he performed for a huge, enthusiastic crowd at our Canada Day celebration. He was last seen at Horizon Stage at Christmas 2006, when he sold out not one, not two, but three concerts! That is why when Horizon Stage discovered he was available in April they invited him immediately!
Tickets to see George Fox Up Close and Personal at Horizon Stage on Friday, April 24th have only just gone on sale, but they aren’t expected to last. Tickets are $30 for adults and $25 for students and seniors. Call the Horizon Stage Box Office at 962-8995 for more information and to reserve your seats before the show sells out!
Be sure to visit www.georgefox.com & www.horizonstage.com
Special thanks to the sponsors of this event: The Alberta Foundation For The Arts, Canadian Heritage, Royal Inn Express and Birdsell Grant Gardner Morck Barristers & Solicitors
Horizon Stage adds a Second 10 Lost Years to its Line Up
March 21 performance sold out, March 20 performance added
Based on the book by Barry Broadfoot, 10 Lost Years is a powerful play about real people and communities during the “Dirty 30s”. It is a compilation of stories about hard times and resilience in the face of extended drought and economic depression. Produced by Vancouver’s Seacoast Productions, 10 Lost Years has already sold out one performance at Horizon Stage on Saturday, March 21st. Now, a second performance of this wonderful production has been scheduled on Friday, March 20th, at 7:30 p.m.
Barry Broadfoot traveled Canada in 1973, asking people in bars and train stations, on planes and buses one simple question, “What do you remember about the Depression?" Initially, many of them weren't able to recall anything. But, gradually, as his tape recorder rolled, memories filled with humour, emotion, tragedy, love, and courage were unlocked. He collected those stories, published them word for word, and 35 years later they are still substantial, gripping and awe-inspiring. They were the experiences of our parents, grandparents and great-grandparents and they should never be forgotten.
Vancouver director Scott Swan bought Barry Broadfoot’s book and, as he read it, he was amazed by the honesty and simplicity of the stories and the humour and stoicism of the men and women telling them. He decided to produce a performance that focused on the people themselves. Using just the actors, images from that era, music and the audience, he created this incredibly compelling piece of theatre and toured it across Western Canada.
Don’t miss the opportunity to experience this compelling production for yourself. Tickets to see
10 Lost Years at Horizon Stage on Friday, March 20th are $20 for adults and $15 for students and seniors. Call the Horizon Stage Box Office at 780-962-8995 for more information. Reserve your seats before this show sells out too!
“This production touches the heart and enlivens the spirit of everyone who sees it…”
Gail Barrington-Moss, City of St. Albert
“Sitting in the audience, we forget we are watching actors on the stage and are transported to another time.“
Vivian Elias, Athabasca
Special thanks to the sponsors of this event: The Alberta Foundation For The Arts, Canadian Heritage, Servus Credit Union, The Edmonton Journal and Birdsell Grant Gardner Morck Barristers & Solicitors
Based on the book by Barry Broadfoot, 10 Lost Years is a powerful play about real people and communities during the “Dirty 30s”. It is a compilation of stories about hard times and resilience in the face of extended drought and economic depression. Produced by Vancouver’s Seacoast Productions, 10 Lost Years has already sold out one performance at Horizon Stage on Saturday, March 21st. Now, a second performance of this wonderful production has been scheduled on Friday, March 20th, at 7:30 p.m.
Barry Broadfoot traveled Canada in 1973, asking people in bars and train stations, on planes and buses one simple question, “What do you remember about the Depression?" Initially, many of them weren't able to recall anything. But, gradually, as his tape recorder rolled, memories filled with humour, emotion, tragedy, love, and courage were unlocked. He collected those stories, published them word for word, and 35 years later they are still substantial, gripping and awe-inspiring. They were the experiences of our parents, grandparents and great-grandparents and they should never be forgotten.
Vancouver director Scott Swan bought Barry Broadfoot’s book and, as he read it, he was amazed by the honesty and simplicity of the stories and the humour and stoicism of the men and women telling them. He decided to produce a performance that focused on the people themselves. Using just the actors, images from that era, music and the audience, he created this incredibly compelling piece of theatre and toured it across Western Canada.
Don’t miss the opportunity to experience this compelling production for yourself. Tickets to see
10 Lost Years at Horizon Stage on Friday, March 20th are $20 for adults and $15 for students and seniors. Call the Horizon Stage Box Office at 780-962-8995 for more information. Reserve your seats before this show sells out too!
“This production touches the heart and enlivens the spirit of everyone who sees it…”
Gail Barrington-Moss, City of St. Albert
“Sitting in the audience, we forget we are watching actors on the stage and are transported to another time.“
Vivian Elias, Athabasca
Special thanks to the sponsors of this event: The Alberta Foundation For The Arts, Canadian Heritage, Servus Credit Union, The Edmonton Journal and Birdsell Grant Gardner Morck Barristers & Solicitors
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