The true story of the woman behind the American dime
Few know of Selma Burke, the Black American sculptor who played a major role in the Harlem Renaissance movement of the 1920s and 30s. Among her works is a bas-relief plaque of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, which is now widely accepted to be the basis for the design on the American dime, and something for which she never received credit within her lifetime. A stirring play about the importance of art, courage, romance, and justice, Burke’s rarely-told story is brought to life in this world premiere by Calgary playwrights Maria Crooks and Caroline Russell-King.
Presented in partnership with Alberta Theatre Projects.
Back to the 90’s with Wannabe – A Spice Girls Tribute with DJ Gemini
Doors: 6:30pm I Show: 8pm
Tickets are $30.00
Tickets on sale now
18+ must have valid ID
Stop. Close your eyes. Take a moment to remember. Do you recall a time, not so long ago? A time of innocence? A time of simplicity? A time of Dunkaroos, Beanie Babies, bubble chairs, white eye-liner, Ring-Pops, bucket hats and bicycle shorts? Let's be honest...It's no secret that the 90's were by far the most colourful, dynamic and entertaining decade of all. It really felt as though life couldn't get any better...
Then along came the Spice Girls. It was 1996 when the hit song “Wannabe” swept the world in a swell of pre-teen, bubble-gum hysteria. Ginger, Baby, Scary, Posh and Sporty became the new faces of pop music and girls (boys too!) everywhere were instant fans! With 65 million records sold world-wide, the Spice girls became the best selling girl-group of all time. It was total Spice-Mania!
Fast forward twenty years or so, and millennials are all grown up. Now, more than ever, people are feeling an urge to reminisce. With 90's nostalgia in full swing and talks of a Spice Girls reunion circulating online, there happens to be a new group in town that aims to satisfy the world's absolute craving for SPICE!
Wannabe has been thrilling audiences and blowing the roof off concert venues across NorthAmerica for the past 10 years. With giant personalities, mega-watt singing voices, spot-on choreography, costume changes, English accents and platform shoes, these powerhouse women have brought Girl Power into the 21st century with their larger-than life epic shows.
Wannabe is the brainchild of a group of Toronto based performers and musicians who also just happen to be best friends.The idea for Wannabe was born one summer when the girls were crammed in a house together performing in a summer musical, right around the start of 90’s nostalgia.The girls went to work. After an intense period of “Spice GirlsTraining”, which included studying concert footage and music videos, creating choreography, arranging songs and harmonies, assembling a six-piece backing band, and rehearsing for several months, Wannabe was ready to hit the stage for what they thought would be a one-off concert for friends and family at the legendary Toronto venue, The El Mocambo. They were wrong. The show sold out and the band hasn’t looked back since.
Wannabe has grown to become one of the most sought after acts in North America, selling out concert halls, theatres, clubs, casinos, outdoor festivals and more. As the band has gained popularity, the shows have expanded to include not only Spice Girls songs, but hits from other 90’s superstars including Brittany Spears, Janet Jackson, and Madonna. The girls have appeared on stages alongside legendary 90’s acts including TLC, The Goo Goo Dolls, Aqua, 98 Degrees, O-Town, Lance Bass (N’Sync) and Aaron Carter. Wannabe is as close to the real thing as you’re ever going to get!
Experience something new and totally unexpected at this genre-defying concert mixing works from two musical greats, Ludwig van Beethoven and Coldplay. Steve Hackman, the conductor behind the immensely popular Brahms X. Radiohead, returns to the Calgary Phil for one night only — this time with a fusion of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 and Coldplay hits like Fix You, Paradise, and The Scientist.
Singer, actor, and global entertainer Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh, announced his stop at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary on May 8, 2024.
Fresh off the Australian and New Zealand legs of the ‘Born to Shine’ tour, Dosanjh has been making history on the world stage, garnering love and success from fans, globally. He has recorded 13 studio albums and established himself as one of Punjabi music’s biggest stars. His 2020 album G.O.A.T. was featured on Billboard’s Global Chart and went Top 20 in Canada. The 2021 track 'Lover' has generated over 70 million views, elevating Dosanjh to rarified air as one of the most-viewed Punjabi artists of all-time.
Last year, Dosanjh became the first Punjabi-speaking artist to perform at Coachella and the recently released music video for “Hass Hass” has already surpassed 15 million views on YouTube. Dosanjh also enjoys a parallel stellar film career. He has starred in some of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful Bollywood and Punjabi movies of all time – appearing in the likes of Honsla Rakh, Jatt & Juliet, Jatt & Juliet 2, Punjab 1984, Sardaar Ji, Super Singh, Sajjan Singh Rangroot, Shadaa and Udta Punjab.
MS. HOLMES & MS. WATSON - #2B
BY KATE HAMILL, CHEERFULLY DESECRATING THE STORIES OF SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE
Directed by Kathryn Smith
May 11 - June 9, 2024
A FAST PACED, LAUGH A MINUTE MYSTERY FOR THE AGES
Baker Street, London, Spring of…2021? Ms. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Joan Watson join forces to catch a murderer that is on the loose, though there seems to be a bigger game afoot. A traditional adventure told in a post-pandemic world - with a nail-biting mystery that only Sherlock Holmes can solve.
This Canadian Premiere by Kate Hamill is a funny and modern approach to a classic tale with your favourite characters.
Wheel of Fortune LIVE! brings America’s Game® to your hometown! One of the greatest game shows of all time has been adapted into a stage show to give more fans access and more chances to win at “Wheel of Fortune LIVE!” Guests are randomly selected to go on stage and feel like they stepped into the game show itself. The live stage show is the only way you can have the chance to spin a replica of the iconic Wheel.
At Wheel of Fortune LIVE!, contestants are selected from the audience to go on stage for the chance to call consonants, buy vowels, and maybe even solve puzzles to win fantastic prizes, including trips to destinations like Paris and Hawaii or up to $10,000 in cash. Everyone gets in on the fun and a chance to win at Wheel of Fortune LIVE! because there are audience games too!
SELECTION PROCESS
Registration for the chance to win prizes and/or be randomly selected to play “Wheel of Fortune LIVE” takes place both online in advance through an email from the venue and in person on the day of the show. Each eligible person will complete the registration process by supplying their name, e-mail address (if available) and month and numerical day of birth (i.e. 1/31) for entry into the registration system. Guests will have the opportunity to pre-register by entering their information online prior to arriving at the venue. That registration will be emailed to ticket buyers from the venues. Once confirmed, it’s not necessary to complete registration in-person prior to the show to be included in the selection process. Registration at the venue will open approximately two (2) hours before scheduled show time and will close ten minutes prior to the scheduled show time.
For more details, please visit www.wheeloffortunelive.com/home/#faqs.