Snoop Dogg Coming to Fort McMurray- July 17, 2014

Get Your Tickets for Blue Rodeo at Mac Island- Jan. 16, 2014!

MacDonald Island Park is pleased to kick off 2014 by welcoming Blue Rodeo presented by Country 93.3 FM to Nexen Field House on January 16th.

• General admission ($65 plus fees)

• Reserved seating ($75 plus fees)

• Club seating ($85 plus fees) SOLD OUT

Ticket prices INCLUDE GST

Special offer: With the purchase of any two (2) tickets in any section, purchasers receive a promotional code to redeem for one (1) free copy of Blue Rodeo's new album, In Our Nature. Codes and redemption instructions will be sent to purchasers within 7-10 days of ticket purchase for redemption at BlueRodeo.com.

Tickets can be purchased through the MacDonald Island box office.

Live Music with Jon Bryant and Adams Honor at Kings Lounge- Nov 24 2013

Jon Bryant is an artist from Halifax and Adams Honor is a local musician.

For more information visit www.jonbryant.ca, www.theverge.ca or www.adamshonor.com

Individual tickets for Nexen CanadaROCKS 2012 on sale May 25

Fort McMurray, AB, May 23, 2012 – Individual tickets for Nexen CanadaROCKS 2012 will be released to the public on Friday, May 25 at 10:00 a.m.

Individual tickets were originally slated to be made available on June 1, but timelines have been adjusted to better serve the public as the three-day musical celebration of Canada’s birthday approaches, said David Whitelock, Executive Director of Events Wood Buffalo.

“We want to ensure that people have the opportunity to enjoy Canada Day weekend and experience this diverse lineup of Canadian talent,” said Whitelock. “The weekend takes us from coast to coast and is truly a representation of what this country has to offer.”

Tickets can be purchased via canada-rocks.com or at MacDonald Island Park Guest Services, located on the first floor of the Suncor Community Leisure Centre.

The lineup for Nexen CanadaROCKS is as follows:
Friday, June 29: Joel Plaskett Emergency and Hey Rosetta!
Saturday, June 30: K’naan and Classified presented by Mix 103.7 FM with post-concert Canada Day fireworks
Sunday, July 1: Blue Rodeo and Corb Lund with very special guests Doc Walker presented by Country 93.3 FM

“We expect a truly festive atmosphere at the Island with such a great lineup taking the stage at Nexen CanadaROCKS,” said Tim Reid, Chief Operating Officer at MacDonald Island Park. “Whether you’re looking to hear iconic classics from Blue Rodeo or an international star like K’naan, the weekend will be a special one.”

A limited number of VIP boxes are also still available. For more information contact Nadia Power at npower@eventswoodbuffalo.com or Tracey Lewis at tracey.lewis@macdonaldisland.ca.

Nexen CanadaROCKS 2012 is co-presented by Events Wood Buffalo and MacDonald Island Park.

For more information:
Adam Hardiman
Coordinator, Communications
MacDonald Island Park Corporation
780-791-0070 ext. 5060
780-713-8313
adam.hardiman@macdonaldisland.ca

Brea Burton
Marketing & Communications Manager
780.791.1600
www.eventswoodbuffalo.com

Fiddle Legends Come to Fort McMurray

On Sunday May 20, 2012 @ 7:00 pm Canadian the Scott Woods Band is coming to the Fort McMurray.

The show will take place in the Royal Canadian Legion for more information or for ticket sales please call: 780-743-2329 or toll free at:1-855-726-8896.

The Scott Woods Band travels extensively throughout Canada each year helping to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for churches, charities and other community organizations. The show changes twice every year to a brand new theme so there's always something new to see.

Scott combines his masterful playing ability, a wonderful sense of humour and an incredibly talented group of musicians and puts it all together into a top notch fiddle variety show that is sure to delight audiences of all ages.Bring your family and friends and join us for some toe-tapping fun, lots of laughs and some good old tunes. We'll put a song in your heart, a bounce in your step and a smile on your face. Get your tickets early though as many of the shows sell out well in advance of the concert date.The above information was taken from: http://www.scottwoods.ca/

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.

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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