Arden Theatre playbill - Feb-Mar 2020

2019 / 2020

FEB - MAR 2020

Escape the Ordinary

THERE’S NO GREATER LUXURY THAN ARRIVING SAFE AND SOUND

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BOX OFFICE HOURS Mon. - Fri. 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and one hour prior to showtime

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Telephone orders accepted with American Express, MasterCard or Visa.

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Shakura S’Aida Fri. February 28

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VC2 Cello Duo Thurs. March 12

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The Slocan Ramblers Fri. March 13

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Irish Mythen Wed. March 18

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James Keelaghan & Jez Lowe Fri. March 27

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Arden Volunteers

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Culture Team

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The Friends of The Arden Theatre Society

The Arden Theatre is operated by the Community Services Department (Culture Team) of the City of St. Albert.

Starsound Infrared Hearing Assistance Receivers can be reserved when ordering tickets for any Arden event. Sensory Support (noise and light dampening devices) are available upon request. For more information, please inquire at the Box Office.

Latecomers will be seated at an appropriate interval in the program.

To ensure the enjoyment of all patrons, smoking and vaping is not permitted and we ask you to refrain from wearing perfumes, oils and cologne. The use of flash with cameras and cell phones during the performance is prohibited.

The City of St. Albert is proud to recognize our Government Sponsors

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Escape the Ordinary Messages from Mayor Cathy Heron & Caitlin North

COVER PHOTO: IRISH MYTHEN | PHOTO: LISA MACINTOSH

Message from the Mayor

Escape the Ordinary and enter a world of cultural expression at The Arden Theatre in the heart of St. Albert.

For over three decades the City has been honoured to provide exceptional artistic opportunities for its citizens and greater community. An experience like no other, the 2019-2020 season brings musicians, dancers and actors from across the globe to share their talents on our stage creating memorable moments the whole family can enjoy.

On behalf of City Council, we sincerely appreciate your continued support. We hope you embrace many exciting performances and allow yourself to be moved by the incredible world of arts and culture. Engage your senses and Escape the Ordinary at The Arden Theatre!

Cathy Heron Mayor, City of St. Albert, The Botanical Arts City

Message from the Presenter

With every changing season, we have a chance to

reflect on the time and experiences that have passed and build excitement for what’s to come. Each season, it is my biggest hope that you get to make lifelong memories in our theatre and can escape the everyday hustle and bustle of life, even for just a moment. This season, we have so much to be excited about – music, dance, theatre, cirque, cinema and family programming – there’s something for everyone! I’m thrilled to welcome back patron favourites like Skerryvore, The Ennis Sisters, Sing-a-long-a Grease, as well as introduce sure-fire new favourites, Irish Mythen, Shakura S’Aida and Steve Poltz. Here’s to another remarkable year of memory-making!

Caitlin North Professional Programming Presenter, Community Services, City of St. Albert

We respectfully acknowledge that we are on Treaty 6 territory, traditional lands of First Nations and Métis Peoples. As treaty People, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, we share the responsibility for stewardship of this beautiful land.

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Shakura S’Aida BLUES

Friday, February 28 7:30 PM • From $36 From her beginnings as lead singer for the award-winning world music band Kaleefah, Brooklyn-born, Swiss-raised and Canadian-based Shakura S’Aida (pronounced Shack-oo-ra Sigh-ee-da) continues to blow audiences away with her scorching Blues vocal style, as well as an uncanny ability to deliver powerful original songs and “get deep into the guts” of the most venerable standard. A versatile vocalist and consummate entertainer, her long-simmering career initially moved into high gear in 2008 with a runner-up triumph at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, where she competed against more than 100 other artists from 20 different countries. The accolades have continued to grow with a Juno Award nomination, a Maple Blues Award win, as well as countless other nominations. Whether performing at festivals in Dubai, Europe, Australia, Rwanda or Russia, S’Aida continues to thrill audiences with her powerful pipes. A veteran of the international music scene, this multilingual artist richly demonstrates the multiculturalism Canada prides itself on.

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How close is freedom for four abducted children?

By AnnA Borowiecki Staff Writer In a surprising turn of world events, Dr. Saren Mahmudi-Azer, an Iranian-Canadian father wanted for allegedly kidnapping his four Canadian children last August has been detained by Iranian officials says his ex-wife.

Alison Azer held a media conference in Ottawa Tuesday. She stated that the Iranian authorities, acting on Canada’s red Interpol notice, detained her ex-husband on June 12 in the province of West Azerbaijan.

“He has appeared in Iranian courts, is currently out on bail with mobility restrictions, and will make another court appearance in the coming weeks,” Azer said.

The St. Albert raised, Vancouver Island resident added her ex-husband is being monitored and is slated to appear before the courts in Urmina, Iran.

Before he allegedly abducted the children, Saren Azer was a widely respected physician on Vancouver Island with a gold-plated career.

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Kenney’s bid to unite right gets reaction

By DoUG neUMAn Staff Writer Former federal cabinet minister Jason Kenney’s plan to seek the Progressive Conservative leadership and unite the right has prompted mixed reactions across the province and in the St. Albert area.

Many who hold conservative views welcome Kenney’s announcement, delivered Wednesday in Calgary, but there are indications he may not receive such a warm reception from the PC party he hopes to lead into a merger.

See “Kenney,” page 7

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VC2 Cello Duo CLASSICAL

Thursday, March 12 2 PM • From $15 • St. Albert Community Hall For most, the name Beethoven conjures a great symphonic work, piano sonata, or even a choral symphony – but is there a connection with the cello? Indeed, Beethoven’s five sonatas are at the core of the cello repertoire and serve as a springboard for the Toronto-based innovative cello duo, VC2. Their program, Beethoven’s Cellists, provides a snapshot of the cello repertoire – historic and new compositions – with ties to the greater composer. To this end, VC2’s Bryan Holt and Amahl Arulanandam introduce their own arrangements of works by Beethoven, including his cello colleagues Duport, Kraft and Romberg.

Spanning genres with jazz and contemporary influences, as well as hints of rock, VC2’s program showcases the diverse future of virtuosic cellofueled music that continues to captivate audiences across the country.

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This performance is made possible by the generous support of the Canada Council of the Arts, Alberta Foundation for the Arts, Arts Touring Alliance of Alberta and Prairie Debut.

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VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 16

MAY 26 – 31, 2020 St. Albert, AB

A VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

THAT IS HEAD AND SHOULDERS ABOVE THE REST!

Over 500 unique and talented volunteers 12 years of age and over are needed to make the Children’s Festival come to life!

Why Volunteer?

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• Discover new skills • Make new friends • Accumulate community volunteer hours • Shine up your resume and post-secondary application

• Make a difference in the life of a child

Dodecalis LUMINARIUM

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LOOKING FOR A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY? Over 150 volunteers 18 years of age and older are needed to help curious visitors immerse themselves in Dodecalis Luminarium – an immersive sculpture of light, colour, sound and air.

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Friday, March 13 7:30 PM • From $30 With a 2019 Juno Award nomination under their belt, The Slocan Ramblers are definitely Canada’s bluegrass band to watch! Rooted in tradition, fearlessly creative and possessing a bold, dynamic sound, the group has become a leading light of today’s acoustic music scene. With a reputation for energetic live shows, impeccable musicianship and an uncanny ability to convert anyone within earshot into a lifelong fan, The Slocan Ramblers are at the top of their game. On their much-anticipated new album Queen City Jubilee, Frank Evans, Adrian Gross, Darryl Poulsen and Alastair Whitehead, showcase their unique blend of bluegrass, oldtime and folk with deep song-writing, lightningfast instrumentals and sawdust-thick vocals. Say ‘hello’ to your new favourite band!

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The Art of Giving Great theatres are shaped by great patrons. With your help, we can enhance the arts in St. Albert and help build a vibrant community that is economically, socially and culturally strong.

Make a Donation

When you choose to invest in The Arden Theatre, you are helping to cultivate a healthy and united society. Your generous gift not only has an impact on infrastructure advancements, but also on the caliber of professional programming.

To ensure your investment has the largest impact possible, we prioritize initiatives such as:

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Venue refurbishments Programming Outreach opportunities Opportunities for emerging Alberta performers

To make a donation, please pick up a pledge form at The Arden Theatre Box Office or download it at ardentheatre.com.

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The best seats in the house are waiting to be yours. Purchase a custom engraved armrest plaque on the seat of your choice and get front-ofthe-line access to purchase performance tickets.

For more information please contact Kiel Owen at kowen@stalbert.ca or 780-459-1694.

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With twisting tunnels and cavernous domes, curious visitors move through saturated and subtle hues – quickly losing themselves in sensory bliss!

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Irish Mythen FOLK/ROOTS

Wednesday, March 18 7:30 PM • From $34 An Irish-born Canadian contemporary folk singer-songwriter, Irish Mythen’s live performances are a thing of raw power, emotion and connection with her audience that must be seen to be believed. In recent years, Mythen – who has been described as rambunctious and thoughtful, tender and loud – has performed with notable artists such as Rod Stewart, Gordon Lightfoot and Lucinda Williams, and on major festival stages around the world. Armed with a voice straight from the heavens, the Prince Edward Island artist has released five albums and gained recognition from around the world with nominations and wins from Music PEI, East Coast Music Association, Folk Alliance International and SOCAN. Write-ups in Australian Guitar Magazine, Rolling Stone and a plethora of online publications worldwide have helped plant Mythen firmly on the map of ‘must see artists’. This incredible night will feature music from her new 2019 release, Little Bones.

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• Free parking • Wheelchair accessibility To find out more about renting The Arden Theatre, contact Teri Tralnberg at 780-459-1524 or ttralnberg@stalbert.ca.

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James Keelaghan & Jez Lowe FOLK

Friday, March 27 7:30 PM • From $36 If you didn’t know better, old friends James Keelaghan and Jez Lowe could be twins – each cherished and celebrated songwriters and performers in their respective countries. Lowe, a Durham, England artist, has built an enviable reputation as a songwriter and performer in the world of folk and acoustic music, and as a recognized musical ambassador in the United Kingdom. More than a dozen albums, multiple collaborations and countless live performances around the world over the last 20 years have made Lowe a recognizable figure in the music community. On the other hand, Perth, Ontario-based Keelaghan is an artist who has proven to be a man for all seasons. He is clearly one of Canada’s finest singer-songwriters, writing music inspired by the discovery of people and places in another time. For nearly a quarter of a century, this poet laureate of the folk and roots music world has gone about his work with a combination of passion, intent and curiosity.

Together, Keelaghan and Lowe make magic.

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St. A l b e r t

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Culture Team Director, Community Services Kelly Jerrott

Cultural Facilities & Resources Manager Elizabeth Wilkie Theatre Services Coordinator Teri Tralnberg Technical Director Scott Weir Production Coordinator Adam Turnbull Sound Technician Jon Lovell Lighting Technician Andrew Tudge Theatre Technician Caitlynn Legris Front of House Coordinator Sarah Craft Front of House Representatives MacKenzie Doughty Denise Herfst Natasha Loroff Matthew Punyi Box Office Customer Service Representatives Emma Brilz Marshall Eglinski Sandra Hayward Amber Hesse Taylor Oram Brittney Phung Matthew Punyi Theresa Turner

Senior Manager of Community & Cultural Planning & Development Catriona Gunn-Graham Cultural Programming Manager Andrea Gammon Professional Programming Presenter Caitlin North Children’s Festival Professional Programming Presenter Andrea Martinuk Marketing & Communications Supervisor Troy Funk Marketing & Communications Coordinators Vicky Rogers Debra Clark Performing Arts & Children’s Theatre Coordinator Janice Flower Performing Arts Associate Jacqueline Pooke Cultural Research Coordinator Janice Eglinski Cultural Projects Assistants Crystal Goodfellow Denise Herfst Administrative Assistants Marla Fraser Donna Saive

Creative Industries & Cultural Development Manager Paul Pearson Community Cultural Coordinators Tamsin Brooks Kathleen Bell Sponsorship Development Coordinator Kiel Owen Amplify Festival Associate Andrea Shipka Visual Arts Coordinator Heidi Alther Public Art Associate Will Rice Visual Arts Registrar vacant Children’s Festival Facilitator Lesley Mutschke Grants Coordinator Estelle Sawh Concession & Bar Staff Celine Almond Joyce Gordon Karen Kushniruk Patrick Potiuk Donna Rakowski Andrea Rhynard Marilyn Shaw Louise Wright Sharon Young Artist Merchandise Attendants Hayley Craft Andrea Rhynard

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