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CLASSICAL CALGARY – A WALKING TOUR
On now to September 17, 2006
2:00 PM -Calgary, AB
Glenbow Museum – Ticket Prices Included with Museum Admission
Adults $12 – Senior $9 – Youth/Student $8
Children (Under 6) Free – Family $37.50
info@glenbow.org – http://www.glenbow.org
Nearly 2,500 years ago, the ancient Greeks created the “Classical Orders” and a vocabulary for architecture that we still use today. Greatly inspired by Greek art, the Romans developed their own artistic innovations including road engineering and aqueducts as well as extensive use of arches. Enjoy an entertaining and informative guided walking tour of downtown’s Calgary’s historic buildings and bridges that demonstrate these classical influences and more.
OUTFIT BOOTCAMP
July 24 to December 19, 2006
Vancouver, BC – Westside & Burnaby
info@inbalancefitness.ca
http://www.inbalancefitness.ca
EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL
On now to August 21
Vancouver, BC
Various venues at the University of British Columbia
Ticket Prices – $10 – $49 – 604-732-1610
staff@earlymusic.bc.ca
http://earlymusic.bc.ca
SWORD CAMP 2006
On now to September 01, 2006
Vancouver, BC – Academie Duello Studio
$450 per child – 778-889-7649
workshops@academieduello.com
http://www.academieduello.com
For ages 8 to 15
Move like a musketeer, fight like a knight! Sword Camp is a fun and exciting adventure where your child will learn self-confidence and fair play. Learn swordplay as it was taught in the Renaissance and the Middle Ages in a safe and engaging environment.
STAR PARTIES
On now to September 04, 2006
3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Victoria, BC – Centre of the Universe
Ticket Prices Day/Evening Prices:
Adults $9/$12 -Students+Seniors $8/$10
Youth $5/$7 – Families $23/$31
250-363-8262 – cu@nrc.gc.ca
http://www.hia-iha.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/cu/main_e.html
The Centre of the Universe star parties are a gathering of interested public with astronomers, volunteers and scientific guests. Our summer themed events last up to a week. Participants may bring telescopes of all sizes and spend nights observing astronomical objects such as planets, comets, stars, and deep sky objects together. During our star parties; lectures, science demonstrations, exhibitions of telescopes, tours of the historical Plaskett Telescope (once the world’s largest!) and other similar activities are commonplace.
SEINENDAN THEATRE COMPANY OF JAPAN
On now to August 11, 2006
8:00 PM Victoria, BC Metro Studio
Ticket Prices – All seats $18 – (250) 383-2663
info@intrepidtheatre.com
http://www.intrepidtheatre.com
Seinendan Theatre Company of Japan performs two one-act plays written and directed by company founder Oriza Hirata from his “Conference Series”. The only Canadian engagement on the company’s North American tour.
9TH ANNUAL PORT MOODY FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
On now to September 09, 2006
9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Port Moody, BC – Various venues
Various ticket prices – 604-931-2008
pomoartsfestival@telus.net
http://www.pomoartsfestival.ca
Encompassing a variety of theatrical and musical performances of many styles.
BARD ON THE BEACH SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL 2006
On now to September 24 – 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Vancouver, BC – Under the Tents in Vanier Park
Ticket Prices – $16 – 30 – 1-877-739-0559
info@bardonthebeach.org
http://www.bardonthebeach.org
This year’s festival includes performances of the following plays: A Midsummer Night’s Dream; Measure for Measure;
The Winter’s Tale; Troilus and Cressida
CENTRAL HASTINGS ARTFEST 2006
July 28 to August 07, 2006
Madoc, ON – Madoc Village & surrounding area
(613) 473-3881
whitepinegallery@yahoo.com
http://www.centrehastings.com
Live entertainment, fine art and craft, fine food, children’s programs, workshops & retreats
TORONTO SUMMER MUSIC ACADEMY AND FESTIVAL
July 28 to August 20, 2006
Toronto, ON – Edward Johnson Building
$30-40 Adult – $20-25 Senior/Student
416-585-4464
info@tsmaf.ca – http://www.tsmaf.ca
Artists and Performers
Nexus, Richard Goode, Mayumi Seiler, John Perry, Leipzig String Quartet, Gryphon Trio, Menahem Pressler, Shauna Rolston, Tokai String Quartet, members of the National Youth Orchestra, and more.
OTTAWA INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL
On now to August 05, 2006
10:30 AM – 11:00 PM – Ottawa, ON
Festival Pass: $80 Adult – $40 Student
613-234-8008
media@chamberfest.com
http://www.chamberfest.com
CANTERBURY FOLK FESTIVAL
On now to September 09, 2006
9:00 AM – 11:00 PM – Ingersoll, ON
Canterbury Folk Festival
This is a free admission event
(519) 485-5763
don.wolan@rogers.com
http://www.canterburyfolkfestival.on.ca
TRANSCENDENT
On now to August 26, 2006
Toronto, ON – Leonardo Gallery
info@leonardogalleries.com
http://www.leonardogalleries.com
Internationally renowned painters Barkley and Catallo present a new series of large-scale works. The artists both approach abstract painting through a thoughtful and emotional process, with thick textural colour fields and a combination of light and dark focal areas.
PORT HOPE FESTIVAL THEATRE 2006
On now to Aug 27 – Port Hope, ON – Capitol Arts Centre
Ticket Prices – Matinees – $22; Evenings – $25; Senior Sundays – $19.50 – http://www.phft.ca
1-800-434-5092 or 905-885-1071
boxoffice@capitoltheatre.com
MENOPAUSE OUT LOUD!
On now to August 06, 2006 – Toronto, ON, Capitol Theatre
Ticket Prices – $49.95 (+GST) – (416) 872-1111
There are both matinee and evening performances.
http://www.menopauseoutloud.com
This 90-minute musical comedy is set in the Lingerie Department of Bloomingdale’s department store; four women: an aging TV soap star, a lost-in-the-sixties hippie, a power professional and a naïve Prairie housewife meet by chance over a black lace bra. This fast paced musical parody pokes fun at hot flashes, memory loss, mood swings, too much sex, not enough sex, wrinkles, night sweats and a whole lot more.
PEI JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL
On now to September 09, 2006 – 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Charlottetown, PE – Festival Tent on Queen
Ticket Prices – $50.00 full festival tent pass; $35.00 single day festival tent pass; $10.00 Sunday Family Concert
1-800-565-0278 – 1-902-894-3322
info@jazzandblues.ca
http://www.jazzandblues.ca
Ticket prices include a discounted rate of $5.00 and front of the line access to other sponsor performance venues in Charlottetown.
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