We’re thrilled to welcome Catherine MacLellan to the Elevator Concert Series. With over two decades of acclaimed folk and roots songwriting, seven albums, and a deep family legacy through her father Gene MacLellan, Catherine brings a warm, authentic presence to every stage. Her music feels right at home in the historic Nanton grain elevators, where […]
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We’re thrilled to welcome Calgary folk/roots singer‑songwriter Emily Triggs to the Elevator Concert Series. Known for her heartfelt songwriting and pure, expressive vocals, Emily has built a rich career through both solo work and collaborations with Alberta bands. Her warm, authentic sound is a perfect match for the historic grain elevators and the prairie stories […]
A barn dance. A gunshot. A mystery to solve. It’s a Death on the Dancefloor. Grab your dancing shoes, those detective instincts and the whole gang, it’s time to crack another case during Murder at the Park. In Death on the Dancefloor, a murder interrupts a lively dance at the Wainwright Hotel, and the lead […]
Rideau Hall’s Crescendo Concert Series returns on April 11, featuring seasoned performers from the Central Band of the Canadian Armed Forces.
October 16, 17, 18, 23, 24 and 25 Tours Times: 6:00, 7:00 and 8:00 p.m. The Nelles Manor Players perform mini theatricals based on paranormal activities at the Manor. You will be guided through the house to find out what has been seen and heard. Stories that cross over 200 years can be found at […]
Not Just Lies: How I Weave Historical Facts with Fiction to Create Stories of Faction Wendy G. Robicheau, author of Hidden in Plane Sight: The Burning of College Hall (2024) and Founded in Tragedy: The Calamity that Founded a College (forthcoming 2025). Wendy grew up in Southwest Nova Scotia, where her fascination with local history began. As an Archivist at Acadia University, […]
Come join us as author Sarah Emsley reads from her latest novel: THE AUSTENS. September 14th 2-4pm Free Admission Light refreshments will be served. Praise for THE AUSTENS: “Deeply researched and lovingly imagined.” – Karen Joy Fowler, author of The Jane Austen Book Club “Emsley breathes wondrous new life into those magical years when Jane was […]
Discover free live music in Calgary all summer long at Music in the Plaza at Heritage Park! Each Wednesday, a rising local band takes the stage in the Plaza. Grab dinner on the Selkirk patio, browse the Haskayne Mercantile Block shops, then settle in with a lawn chair and popcorn for an unforgettable evening of […]
Join Hadani Ditmars for an evening of chanson francaise, jazz and cabaret songs at the historic Kitsilano Showboat celebrating its 90th year! Accompanied on keyboards by the lovely and talented Peter Tam. The Shores is an original Vancouver Band that calls Kitsilano home. They honed their sound at Leadroom Studios, located on West 3rd Ave. […]
We Lived, Felt Dawn, Saw Sunset Glow is a concert piece for voice and guitar created by Juno-nominated and Queen’s Diamond Jubilee-awarded composer/playwright Mike Ford. Described as a “solo troubadour opera,” it was commissioned by Guelph Museums for events commemorating the 80th Anniversary of Liberation in Europe, including this world debut at Backyard Theatre. Conceived as […]