| Edmonton is known for its vibrant cultural offerings. Join us to explore some of the performances occuring this spring and gain a deeper appreciation of the arts alongside university faculty and company professionals. |
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Music
Behind the Silver Screen, Edmonton Symphony Orchestra
SOLD OUT
Enjoy a performance by the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra that demonstrates that great composers wrote great movie scores – and so much more. From Fiddler on the Roof to music from West Side Story, enjoy some familiar classics.
A pre-performance cocktail reception will feature insight into the evening’s program by Dr. Christina Gier, Assistant Professor of Musicology at the U of A.
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Date: Thursday, March 1
Place: Winspear Centre, Sir Winston Churchill Sq., Edmonton
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. (reception & presentation), 8:00 p.m. Concert
Cost: $30 per person (includes performance admission, pre-performance reception with first beverage and hors d'oeuvres)
Register: SOLD OUT for information please call 780-492-0866
Seat Selection: Seats will be assigned once all tickets have been sold. All seats will be located in the Upper Circle, Centre Rows B-D.
Tickets will be held for pick up at the pre-performance reception.
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Theatre
whisper, Studio Theatre
Join us on opening night to see the exciting results of what happens when two of our most innovative drama alumni return to create a special production for their alma mater. Jonathan Christenson (MFA ‘96) and Bretta Gerecke (MFA ‘96) will dazzle the audience with Whisper, "In a world where speaking the truth means risking everything, what can anyone do
but … whisper."
A pre-show reception featuring Department of Drama Chair Dr. Kathleen Weiss will allow you to learn more about the development of this piece.
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Date: Thursday, March 29
Place: Timms Centre for the Arts, University of Alberta
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. (reception & presentation), 7:30 p.m. performance
Cost: $15 per person (includes performance admission, pre-performance reception with first beverage and hors d'oeuvres)
Register: Online or call 780-492-2515
Seat Selection: Studio Theatre productions at the Timms Centre for the Arts are all general seating. We have, however, made arrangements for sections of seats to be held for our group so that we can fully enjoy our pre-performance reception.
Visit the Catalyst Theatre website for information on Whisper.
Tickets will be held for pick up at the pre-performance reception.
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Dance
Love Lies Bleeding, Alberta Ballet
Inspired by and featuring the music of Sir Elton John and Bernie Taupin, this wild and poetic contemporary ballet explores the trials, victories and sacrifices of achieving super stardom. An unforgettable story of rock ‘n’ roll, drama, passion, defeat — and above all — love.
A pre-performance reception with a peek inside the world of ballet will help bring this art form to life.
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Date: Saturday, May 12
Place: Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 — 87 Avenue, Edmonton
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. (reception & presentation), 7:30 p.m. Ballet
Cost: $30 per person (includes first beverage & hors d’oeuvres at reception & ballet)
Register: SOLD OUT for information please call 780-492-1835
Seat Selection: Seats will be assigned once all tickets have been sold. All seats will be located on the first balcony.
Tickets will be held for pick up at the pre-performance reception.
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