winter 2014
CONTENTS
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big event
MUSIC
visual/multimedia
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17
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REACHING FOR THE STARS WITH NASA ENGINEER KOBIE BOYKINS:
Boykins shares out-of-thisworld experiences as part of the National Geographic Live speaker series.
10
30 YEARS AND 3 LESSONS IN WILD THEATRE:
One Yellow Rabbit shares the hard-won lessons of Wild Theatre.
STAGE
12
FEED YOUR LEARNING DESIRES:
TC’s dramaturg talks about her passion for learning and how that is reflected on stage.
REACHING NEW AUDIENCES THROUGH EDUCATION:
The CPO’s Rush Hour Series gets you out of traffic and teaches you about classical music.
18
SULTAN OF STRING:
An interview with Malian guitarist Bassekou Kouyaté.
MAKING IT IN THE ARTS:
Advice from those who have "made it".
26
REVISITING THE AMAZON:
A follow up to the Calgary Art History Mystery first published in the Spring 2013 issue of Stephen.
28
PUBLIC ART 101:
SCREEN and PAPER
21
Music on screen:
For your eyes and ears – two unique films highlight maverick musicians.
06
The City of Calgary’s Public Art Program hosts free professional development sessions.
30
MOVING PICTURES:
The AGC discusses their school programs that foster creativity through the merging, of art, science and history.
13
RAUCOUS CAUCUS:
ATP brings together early career artists for a unique professional development weekend.
14
EVERYTHING I KNOW I LEARNED YESTERDAY:
Puppet creator Braden Griffiths is constantly learning the tricks and trade of puppetry.
Epcor Centre for the Performing Arts
FAMILY Courtesy NASA/JPL- Caltech
14
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THE LEARNING (AND FUN!) NEVER ENDS AT THE CALGARY INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’s FESTIVAL:
CICF Curator Brian Dorscht talks about the importance of Theatre for Young Audiences and selecting the perfect shows. Credit: Richard Lam
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