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A Choral Christmas
We often think of holidays as a big time for family, but how that plays out varies from household to household. For Calgary Philharmonic Chorus member Barbara Soles, who also happens to be a Senior Development Officer with the Calgary Phil’s administration and a board member of Choir Alberta, the festive season means coming together in song.
A Christmas Carol: Bringing a City and Artists Together
What do 66 pairs of shoes, 300 pieces of artificial fruit, four heavy 3,000-pound flying houses, and 26 actors have in common? They are key pieces of the costumes, props, sets and artists of Calgary’s favourite holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol, which is now playing at Theatre Calgary.
Do We Jazz?
It’s not quite a headline, but Calgary is, in fact, a Jazz City. Beyond the reigns and rodeos, the craft beer, stick ‘n pucks and our love for reverbed guitars, Calgary is home to one of the most vibrant, layered jazz scenes in the country
The Amplify Journey Thus Far
Having lived in Calgary for a little over two years, I was not fully aware of how thriving the city’s arts scene was. I was also primarily focused on the theatre industry so any kind of art form beyond that was unfamiliar to me. Imagine my surprise when I was introduced to the vast array of artists in the city through Arts Commons’ TD Amplify series.
Five T-E-R-R-I-F-I-C Facts About Charlotte’s Web
This holiday season, Alberta Theatre Projects (ATP) is bringing a brand-new production of Charlotte’s Web to the stage. A beloved story that has charmed audiences of all ages for generations, E.B. White’s heartwarming classic runs November 26 – December 29, 2024, at the Martha Cohen Theatre.
The Importance of Philanthropy
Arts Commons has the good fortune to be supported by several donors and sponsors who generously give for that very reason –– to promote the welfare of others. Without their support, a ticket to any given show would be far more than what our patrons currently pay, arts education programs would be non-existent, and mentorship and growth of local and emerging artists would not be possible.
Arts Education: More than Coloured Macaroni
If you walk by the Arts Learning Centre at Art Commons, you may see students smiling while playing with puppets or using funny voices to bring a sock alive. One may assume that the students are just playing around. While this might be true, there’s so much more happening beneath the surface.