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Performance | Kalyna: A 25th Anniversary Production
Date: Mar 11, 2020
Viter is proud to premiere “Kalyna: A 25th Anniversary Production” on Sunday, May 17, 2020.
Deadline: May 17, 2020 - 7:30 pm
Job Opportunity | Program Coordinator with the Alberta Band Association
Date: Mar 9, 2020
The Alberta Band Association is currently seeking a half-time (20 hours per week) Program Coordinator.
Deadline: May 11, 2020 - 11:45 pm
Concert | Celtic Connection **RESCHEDULED**
Date: Mar 3, 2020
Celebrate Canada’s Celtic roots and influence on our music & culture with Mount Royal Kantorei ,the Calgary Fiddlers & Blakey O’Brien Irish Dancers.
Deadline: Apr 6, 2020 - 7:30 pm
Flamenco Guitar Classes
Date: Feb 29, 2020
Flamenco guitar classes at Dance Code, Sundays from 12-1 p.m.
Save the Date: Evolution of the Arts in a Digital World Symposium 2020
Date: Feb 10, 2020
On June 22 & 23, 2020, the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra is hosting a two-day symposium featuring presenters with expertise in digital technologies.
Deadline: Jun 22, 2020 - 8:00 am
Alberta Showcase 2020 | Artist Applications Open
Date: Jan 31, 2020
Artist applications are now being accepted for the 2020 Alberta Showcase conference.
Deadline: Apr 1, 2020 - 11:45 pm
Alberta country music star wins JUNO
Date: Mar 18, 2019
Congratulations to Alberta recording artist Brett Kissel who won the JUNO for the 2019 Country Album of the Year!
Artists featured at Alberta House during the 2018 Grey Cup Festival
Date: Nov 21, 2018
Alberta House showcased live music, acts, personalities and some special CFL guests, as part of the Festival in downtown Edmonton, Nov.21-24.
Troy Kokol nominated for 2018 Indigenous Music Award
Date: Apr 6, 2018
A former AFA funding recipient, Troy's album Lonely Ghost was nominated for 2018 Best Folk Album. Awards will be announced on May 18 in Winnipeg.
Improving Alberta’s premier theatres
Date: Mar 28, 2018
The Government of Alberta is investing $9.3 million to improve the Northern and Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditoriums.