2018/19 Season Brochure

25 Pages·2017·16.19 MB·English

2018-2019
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Mayor Presenter
Escape the Ordinary and enter moments the whole family Leave the monotony of to take shape. Through
a world of cultural expression can enjoy. everyday life behind and skillful performances and
at The Arden Theatre in the allow yourself to be swept conversations with some
heart of St. Albert. On behalf of City Council, up in the magic of live of the greatest artists and
we sincerely appreciate your performance. Escape the minds, in Canada and abroad,
For over three decades the continued support. We hope Ordinary at The Arden audiences will experience
City has been honoured to you embrace many exciting Theatre! Together, art and exceptional artistic
provide exceptional artistic performances and allow culture create hair-raising performances that cannot
opportunities for its citizens yourself to be moved by the moments; the energy is be duplicated. Escape the
and greater community. An incredible world of arts and electric and is anything Ordinary and see for yourself
experience like no other, the culture. Engage your senses but ordinary. why The Arden Theatre has
2018-2019 season brings and Escape the Ordinary at earned a reputation as one
musicians, dancers and The Arden Theatre! We are proud to provide of the best venues in Canada.
actors from across the globe a platform (literally and
to share their talents on our Cathy Heron figuratively!) where creativity Caitlin North
stage creating memorable Mayor, City of St. Albert – is explored, encouraged Professional Programming
The Botanical Arts City and embraced and where Presenter, Cultural Services,
new ideas are inspired City of St. Albert
We would like to acknowledge that we are on
traditional land, within the Treaty 6 Territory, and
the homeland of the Métis people in Alberta. We
acknowledge all, recognized and unrecognized, who
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have cared for and who continue to steward this Birds of Chicago, November 3, 2017
beautiful land. Photo by:
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September 20 October 5 CHICAGO GOLDEN GIRLS April 13
November 2 CATHY JONES EXPERIENCE!
ROSE COUSINS FORTUNATE RUTHIE FOSTER
& BRUCE February 23
September 28 ONES PAUL REDDICK May 1
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October 6 November 3 Mermaid Theatre of
FRED PENNER & January 22 Nova Scotia presents
THE CAT’S PHARIS & JASON VITALY LOUDON THE VERY HUNGRY JUST ADDED!
MEOW BAND ROMERO An Evening of WAINWRIGHT III CATERPILLAR
September 30 October 19 Wonders January 25 & Other E. Carle
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THE BANFF WHITEHORSE
KINAN AZMEH March 9
MOUNTAIN October 20 BACK PORCH
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FILM FESTIVAL KAYLA & MATT SWING February 9 LORRAINE
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Thursday, September 20 Friday, September 28
7:30 PM • $40 7:30 PM • $36
Eric Bibb’s 2014 appearance The latest, Migration Blues, Over the course of a dozen performer who explores
at The Arden Theatre remains combines pointed originals years, Prince Edward Island’s the depths of emotion
a finely-etched memory with powerful renditions Rose Cousins established with a poignancy that few
for his faithful fans. Bibb’s of Bob Dylan and Woody herself as a one of the bright others convey. Cousins’
celebration of traditional Guthrie classics. This is an lights on the North American 2017 Natural Conclusion
acoustic blues is balanced artist who challenges both singer-songwriter scene. album, as produced by the
with compelling originals that his audience and peers to esteemed Joe Henry, was also
incorporate his firm grasp of do better. Bibb is to the new This Juno Award, East nominated for a Grammy.
global musical and socio- millennium what The Staple Coast Music Award and Following a break from the
political influences. Bibb has Singers and his father, Leon Canadian Folk Music Award road, Cousins is once again
since released five albums. Bibb, were to the civil rights winner has also earned a selling out concert halls on
movement of the 1960s. reputation as a powerful both sides of the border.
ericbibb.com rosecousins.com
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Sunday, September 30 Monday, October 1
3 PM* 7:30 PM
$18 Adults • $15 Children $20 Adults • $15 Students
*FREE pre-show activity begins at
2 PM in the St. Albert Place lobby
An eyes-wide-open drops and mind-blowing
experience, The Banff powder are guaranteed to
Generations of Canadians yet powerful message – never Mountain Film Festival unleash your passion for
and Americans have been underestimate your ability to World Tour breaks all the adventure, action and travel.
inspired by Fred Penner’s make a difference in the life barriers of what’s possible Presented by The Banff
unwavering focus to inspire of a child. A recipient of the when determination and Centre for Arts and Creativity,
children through song Order of Canada and multiple athleticism meet. Without this collection of critically
and spoken word, most Juno Awards, Penner is leaving the safety of your seat, acclaimed extreme sport
notably, through touring actively involved in numerous watch as fearless athletes action films are a spectacular
and television. An acclaimed children’s organizations tackle unchartered territory display of human ability sure
family entertainer and and continues to spread his in some of the world’s most to get your heart pumping!
musical master, Penner positive messages to adoring remote and picturesque
continues to deliver a simple, fans everywhere he goes. destinations. Jaw-dropping banffcentre.ca/banff-
bike jumps, nail-biting kayak mountain-film-book-festival
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Tuesday, October 2 Friday, October 5
7:30 PM 7:30 PM • $42
$68 Adults • $45 Children
A Scottish Celtic-rock group, fusion of traditional, Celtic,
A rare opportunity awaits as years, circus, theatre, dance
Skerryvore is a two-time folk, Americana and rock,
one of the world’s leading and non-stop music collide
‘Live Act of the Year’ award for a hard-hitting sound
contemporary circuses in this intimate, action-
winner in their home representative of the group’s
comes to town! Swing open packed spectacular. Set
country - playing to massive musicians who each hail from
the Saloon doors and lasso to the timeless tunes of
crowds around the world a different region of Scotland.
up some Wild West fun Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline,
including New York City’s With previous No. 1 hits on
for the whole family with audiences are quickly swept
Central Park and their the iTunes World Music Chart,
Montréal-based Cirque away in a chase worthy of the
own festival which draws Skerryvore hits the road on a
Éloize. Known for creating all-time greatest Westerns.
a whopping 10,000 fans global tour behind their sixth
grand-scale award-winning
every year! A soon-to-be studio album, Evo, released
entertainment for over 25 cirque-eloize.com
household name on this in 2018.
side of the Atlantic too,
the eight-member group skerryvore.com
skillfully create a unique
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Saturday, October 6
Friday, October 19
7:30 PM • $32
7:30 PM • $35
The past five years have been Award for their debut album, Few Canadian roots acts Sweet Old Religion, picks up
a whirlwind of success for The Bliss. Continuing to lead have enjoyed such a fast rise momentum from their
Newfoundland duo Fortunate the way for a new generation in popularity as husband 2016 Juno Award-winner
Ones. In addition to playing of folk/pop acts from “the and wife duo, Pharis A Wanderer I’ll Stay. Having
over 300 shows together, rock”, Fortunate Ones head & Jason Romero. Their been together for a decade,
Catherine Allan and Andrew west with a fresh catch of talents sit alongside those the Romero’s sound is
O’Brien have enjoyed a Juno material from their highly of American counterparts defined by the fact that
Award nomination, garnered anticipated 2018 album, Gillian Welch and David their lives have become so
two No. 1 singles on CBC Hold Fast – a celebration of Rawlings traversing old time intertwined – making music
Radio 2’s Top 20, as well as partnership, friendship and country and folk in a perfect together, touring together
won a Rising Star East Coast resilience. showcase of beautifully and parenting together.
Music Award and Vocal crafted original songs. Their
Group Canadian Folk Music fortunateones.ca newly released 2018 album, pharisandjason.com
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Saturday, October 20 Tuesday, October 23
7:30 PM • $50 2 PM • $15
Location: St. Albert Community Hall
One of Canada’s great live intent to emotionally engage General admission
and studio acts returns to and entertain, are exceptional Siblings Kayla and Matt Hotte of classic country thanks
The Arden Theatre following vocals and instrumental have been playing music to effortlessly intertwined
the release of two more virtuosity. Plug into the 2017 together their entire lives. vocals, impressive
outstanding recordings, Juno Award winning Northern Born and raised in Ardrossan, instrumental chops and a
sell-out concerts at Toronto’s South Vol. 1 and the Juno Alberta to a family with deep great songbook. Influenced
Massey Hall and headlining Award nominated Panther roots in old-time country, by pioneers of the genre such
dates at major festivals. in the Dollhouse for a quick western and bluegrass, as The Stanley Brothers and
Luke Doucet and Melissa reminder of the power of the duo continues to grow The Carter Family, the Hotte’s
McClelland deliver their Whitehorse. a loyal fan base – and for journey has taken them from
original, sweeping, layered good reason. Still young, the Stony Plain Blueberry
soundscape with unbridled whitehorsemusic.ca but veterans of the scene, Bluegrass Festival all the way
passion. Coupled with the their artistic depth, vision to the Grand Ole Opry!
and determination hits all
the key emotional stops thehottes.com
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Thursday, October 25 Wednesday, October 31
7:30 PM • $100* 10 AM*
*This event is not eligible for any discounts. $10 Adult • $5 Child • Under 2 years FREE**
Jann Arden is a singer, Kitchen as My Mom Lives *FREE pre-show activity begins at 9 AM
songwriter, broadcaster, with Memory Loss. She is in the St. Albert Place lobby.
actor, author and social much in demand as a public
**Complimentary ticket issued General admission
media star. The celebrated speaker, a favourite frequent
multi-platinum, award- guest on CBC’s Rick Mercer
An unbeatable and irresistible A Parents' Choice Award-
winning artist catapulted Report and a guest host on
recipe for fun, Rattle & winner, Rattle & Strum are
onto the music scene in 1993 CTV’s The Social. Jann’s most
Strum will be ready, just like all about interaction – even
with her debut album, Time recent recording These Are
you, for Halloween hijinks. parents can’t resist getting in
for Mercy. A year later she the Days paired her once
Get ready as Heather, a.k.a. on the fun.
had her international break- again with Grammy Award
Strum, with her guitar, and
out hit Insensitive. She has winning producer Bob Rock Steve, a.k.a. Rattle, with his rattleandstrum.com
written four books, the most and is being hailed as her
drums, inspire kids to dance,
recent being the Canadian most personal and poignant We encourage all kids
clap and sing-along to songs
bestseller Feeding My Mother – offering to date. to come dressed-up in
found on their most recent
Comfort and Laughter in the costume for Halloween fun!
recording Ants in My Pants.
jannarden.com
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Friday, November 2 Saturday, November 3
7:30 PM • $38 7:30 PM • $32
Celebrating all sides of life studio consistently delivers When Paul Reddick recorded form, but rather the colour of
in song, the music of JT great recordings that are Rattlebag in 2012 he cut a feelings, depths of emotion,
Nero and Allison Russell considered contemporary Canadian blues masterpiece. grip of a rhythm and impact
has been dubbed “secular Americana classics - the Four years later, the of imagery. Mojo magazine
gospel”, a sound that is latest being Love in Wartime. harmonica-playing singer pronounced a few years ago
bound by their beautiful, Birds of Chicago’s visit to took home the Juno Award that Reddick delivers with
haunting harmonies and The Arden Theatre follows for Blues Album of the Year his “wayward brilliance.”
Russell’s extraordinary performances at prestigious with Ride the One. A shape- That hasn’t changed.
ability to step out front with events like the High Sierra shifter in the world of blues
a voice that reaches for Festival in California and the music, Reddick is not about paulreddick.ca
the stars. When not on the Cambridge Folk Festival in
road, their transition to the England.
birdsofchicago.com
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