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Opera Al Fresco

Music, nature, and summer skies — Opera al Fresco returns to open our season with an enchanting outdoor concert at the University of Alberta Botanic Garden on August 27.

Set across two stunning locations — the Kurimoto Japanese Garden and the Aga Khan Garden — this evening invites you to stroll through breathtaking landscapes while opera’s most beloved classics fill the air. This relaxed, open-air event is the perfect way to savour a summer evening in Edmonton.

JazzYYC presents Mike Stern

Six-time GRAMMY®-nominated guitarist Mike Stern has been a trailblazer in jazz and fusion since the 1970s, performing with legends like Miles Davis, Jaco Pastorius, and The Brecker Brothers. Known for his fiery improvisation and signature blend of bebop, blues, and rock-infused jazz, Stern continues to push musical boundaries. 

Leni Stern, guitar
Dennis Chambers, drums
Noam Tanzer, bass
Bob Franceschini, saxophone

Tickets Start at $59.99
All Music Lovers 25 & Under $19.99

JazzYYC Summer Festival Presents Artemis

The brainchild of pianist and composer Renee Rosnes, ARTEMIS is a powerful ensemble of modern virtuosos. Each member of the band is a brilliant player, composer, and bandleader and the group's repertoire reflects everyone's sound and concept. From original music to mind-bending arrangements of eclectic material, ARTEMIS performs with power, passion, and high-wire intensity.  

Renee Rosnes, piano 
Ingrid Jensen, trumpet 
Nicole Glover, tenor saxophone 
Noriko Ueda, bass 
Allison Miller, drums 

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