Paws in the Snow in Support of the FMSPCA

3rd Annual South Asian Arts & Music Fest

NEXEN CanadaROCKS

On Canada Day, Blue Rodeo and Corb Lund with very special guests Doc Walker presented by Country 93.3 FM will take the stage for what will be a special performance. An unprecedented five-time Juno Award winner for Group of the Year and 2012 Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductees, Blue Rodeo will be joined by Corb Lund and the Hurtin’ Albertans, who are 11-time Canadian Country Music Award winners.

On Saturday, June 30, hip hop artist, singer-songwriter and four-time Juno Award winner K’naan will perform following hip hop star Classified in a performance presented by Mix 103.7 FM. Perhaps best known for his hit “Wavin’ Flag,” the theme for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, K’naan was recently featured as one of eight artists along with The Edge and Bono of U2 and Lady Gaga at the “Decade of Difference” concert in support of the 10-year anniversary of the Clinton Foundation.

A fireworks display is scheduled to follow Saturday’s lineup as the community rings in Canada’s 144th birthday.

Six-time Juno Award nominee and indie rock favourite Joel Plaskett Emergency and support will headline a free concert open to the public on Friday, June 29.

Tickets for CanadaROCKS 2012 will go on sale on Tuesday, May 1 at 10:00 a.m. at canada-rocks.com or at MacDonald Island Park Guest Services, located on the first floor of the Suncor Community Leisure Centre. Individual General Admission and Club tickets will be available for both the Saturday and Sunday shows, while weekend ticket passes are also available.

Club tickets will be available on the complimentary opening night to individuals that have purchased a weekend Club Seating pass.

Groups interested in a VIP Box are invited to contact Tracey Lewis at tracey.lewis@macdonaldisland.ca.

More information, including ticket prices, is available at canada-rocks.com.


Media contact:

Brea Burton
Marketing & Communications Manager
Events Wood Buffalo
780.791.1600
www.eventswoodbuffalo.com

Generation Dance Studio presents Fact or Fiction

This year Generation Dance is bringing a wonderful production titled "Fact or Fiction". Come with us on a journey as we explore dances that are either telling a truth or make-believe? We also will be performing our rendition of "AVATAR". 

Get your ticket today and be amazed as Fort McMurray's most talented dancers hit the stage!

Where: Keyano Theatre 

When: June 7 & 8 at 6pm and June 9 at 2pm
Cost: $32


Keyano Box Office is open Monday to Wednesday 12:30 pm to 4 pm, Thursday and Friday 12:30pm to 8pm, Saturday 11am to 4pm and an hour before a ticketed event. To purchase tickets call the box office at 780-791-4990 or buy online at www.keyano.ca/theatre 

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Real people – stories – performances at your fingertips.

La Traviata

Saturday June 2nd: 7:00 pm - A man falls in love with a woman, his father does not approve, and convinces the woman she will ruin the whole family by continuing the relationship. La Traviata has many plot twists & turns about love, social status, betrayal, forgiveness, and joy!

Join us this Saturday at 7pm for the Met: Live in HD, and watch the drama unfold! 


Get your tickets at the Suncor Energy Centre for the Performing Arts Box Office at 780-702-0012 ext 2. This show will be opened with a live performance by the Edmonton Opera!  

Tickets available for $19.95 (or less) at the Box Office or by phone at 780-792-0012 ext. 2. I hope you can make it!

2012 June Bug Children's Festival

Good Afternoon,

The HUB Family Resource Centre is very excited to announce the 3rd annual June Bug Children’s Festival being on Saturday, June 9th and Sunday, 10th at MacDonald Island Park. I have attached a copy of the news release and event poster for your review and distribution. Should you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me directly at 780.791.7110, extension 2.

Thank you,

We look forward to seeing you and your family at the June Bug!

Jillian Smith
Director of Community Development
The HUB Family Resource Centre
10020 (b) Franklin Avenue
Fort McMurray, Alberta
T9H 2K6 

P. 780.791.7110 ext. 2
F. 780.791.7898
C. 587.645.1465

Timberlea Site:
#6 - 118 Millennium Drive
P.780.743.9225
F. 780.743.8516

www.thehubfrc.ca

Dancing with the Stars Wood Buffalo 2012

Our dance competition is modeled after the reality TV phenomenon that is "Dancing with the Stars" as guests enjoy fabulous entertainment, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and of course dancing on Saturday, May 26th, 2012 in the ballroom at the Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre.

Support local stars competing for your votes to win the title and raise funds in support of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

For more information please visit: http://dancingwiththestarswb.ca/wp/

To purchase tickets by phone please call 780-790-6627.

May 26, 2012: Full Moon Cafe

Thank you FMC friends for joining us in April! We have two more FMC dates this season at Waterways Community Hall.

May 26 - Featuring expectant Moms, current Moms, Step Moms, and Grand Moms 

June 23- (Solstice weekend) - Featuring --- SUMMER

7:30 pm Drum Circle
All ages and Talents Welcome

Health, hope and happiness.

FMC

http://fullmooncaf.blogspot.ca/

CanadaROCKS 2012: star-studded lineup!

Award-winning artists to headline CanadaROCKS 2012

Fort McMurray, AB, April 26, 2012 – Events Wood Buffalo in partnership with MacDonald Island Park is proud to present a star-studded lineup for CanadaROCKS 2012, June 29-July 1 at MacDonald Island Park.

“We wanted to assemble a series of talented Canadian artists across a diversity of popular genres, and we believe we’ve achieved that,” said David Whitelock, Executive Director at Events Wood Buffalo. “From members of Canada’s Walk of Fame to CCMA winners to world-renowned hip hop artists, you’ll have it at CanadaROCKS 2012.”

On Canada Day, Blue Rodeo and Corb Lund with very special guests Doc Walker presented by Country 93.3 FM will take the stage for what will be a special performance. An unprecedented five-time Juno Award winner for Group of the Year and 2012 Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductees, Blue Rodeo will be joined by Corb Lund and the Hurtin’ Albertans, who are 11-time Canadian Country Music Award winners.

On Saturday, June 30, hip hop artist, singer-songwriter and four-time Juno Award winner K’naan will perform following hip hop star Classified in a performance presented by Mix 103.7 FM. Perhaps best known for his hit “Wavin’ Flag,” the theme for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, K’naan was recently featured as one of eight artists along with The Edge and Bono of U2 and Lady Gaga at the “Decade of Difference” concert in support of the 10-year anniversary of the Clinton Foundation.

A fireworks display is scheduled to follow Saturday’s lineup as the community rings in Canada’s 144^th birthday.

Six-time Juno Award nominee and indie rock favourite Joel Plaskett Emergency and support will headline a free concert open to the public on Friday, June 29.

“We’re honoured to work in partnership with Events Wood Buffalo as the venue for CanadaROCKS again this year,” said Tim Reid, Chief Operating Officer at MacDonald Island Park. “The potential construction schedule surrounding our proposed outdoor expansion left us with a small window with which to work for outdoor concerts, but we’re more than thrilled to play host to the community as we celebrate our country – and some great music.”  

 

Tickets for CanadaROCKS 2012 will go on sale on Tuesday, May 1 at 10:00 a.m. at canada-rocks.com or at MacDonald Island Park Guest Services, located on thefirst floor of the Suncor Community Leisure Centre. Individual General Admission and Club tickets will be available for both the Saturday and Sunday shows, while weekend ticket passes are also available.

Club tickets will be available on the complimentary opening night to individualsthat have purchased a weekend Club Seating pass.

Groups interested in a VIP Box are invited to contact Tracey Lewis at tracey.lewis@macdonaldisland.ca.

More information, including ticket prices, is available at canada-rocks.com.

Media contact: 

Brea Burton

Marketing & Communications Manager

Events Wood Buffalo

780.791.1600

www.eventswoodbuffalo.com

The Farnsworth Invention set to launch at Keyano Theatre

Keyano Theatre Company and TELUS proudly present The Farnsworth Invention – a play by the award winning Aaron Sorkin (The West Wing, A Few Good Men, The Social Network). A pulse-pounding theatrical thrill ride, the play captures the drama and intensity of two luminaries racing against time, and each other, to invent the first working television. The year is 1929, and either Philo Farnsworth or David Sarnoff will cross the finish line first, launching one of the most influential inventions in history. 

Splitting his time between Keyano Theatre Company and the Kay Meek Centre in West Vancouver, Claude Giroux directs this sensational ensemble effort.

“The play is truly fueled by the energy of the 21-member cast,” says Claude Giroux, who also serves as artistic director of the company.  “The story promises to be an unforgettable live theatre experience.”

Keyano Theatre Company exists to promote and nurture theatre activity and development in our community.  During the six week production process for The Farnsworth Invention, definitive growth has occurred with all members of the cast, comprised of local volunteer actors: students, parents, friends, neighbors and community leaders.

Key players in The Farnsworth Invention include some key players in Wood Buffalo.  Russell Thomas returns to the Keyano Theatre main stage after a 6 year hiatus in the lead role of RCA President, David Sarnoff. Working by day as the Director of Marketing and Communications for Keyano College, he also serves as a Councillor for the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. Michael Beamish, Student Recruitment Coordinator at Keyano College, is also the award winning founder and producer of local theatre company, Eye Flower Productions.  He is playing the lead role of inventor Philo Farnsworth.

A talented and ambitious artistic team has been working tirelessly to bring this production to life including Stephanie Link, stage manager; Kalon McClarty, lighting and sound designer; Tiffany Bishop, costume designer; and Jennifer Goodman, set designer.

The set designer’s job is to create the onstage environment required to tell the story. The set may be recognizable to some, as it is the same two-tiered structure that was used in the hit musical production of Chicago in February.

“We are using the same basic set platforms and staircases, but we have created a whole new look that will be completely fresh to the audience,” said Goodman. “The crew at Keyano Theatre has also been creating a multitude of custom set and prop pieces that are going to make this production extra special and take us back to that exciting period.”

The Farnsworth Invention will debut at a special Preview performance on April 26 at 8 pm, featuring an exciting announcement and presentation from TELUS, title sponsor of the 4-Play Drama Series.

The Farnsworth Invention opens Friday, April 27 at 8 pm with a special post-show champagne reception catered by the Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre. The play also runs April 28, May 2,3,4,5 at 8 pm.

Tickets available at the Keyano Box Office, call 780-791-4990 or visit keyano.ca/theatre.

Follow Keyano Theatre on facebook and twitter.  

Link to online news release

Link to The Farnsworth Invention webpage

Attached is a PDF news release and show poster.

For more information, please contact:

Misty Oakes

Marketing Coordinator, Arts & Special Events
Keyano Theatre & Arts CentreKeyano College
Office: 780-791-4995Fax: 780-791-4914Cell: 780-531-1263misty.oakes@keyano.ca8115 Franklin Avenue, Fort McMurray, AB, T9H 2H7