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August 2010 Events

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1 August Music in the Gallery Music in the Gallery Revel in the atmosphere of music and art in this series of Sunday afternoon concerts featuring the best musicians of our time at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies.. Whyte Museum, 111 Bear Street - 4:00 PM Donation at the Door 4:00 pm	2	3 Melanie Gilligan Artist’s Talk Melanie Gilligan Artist’s Talk London-based artist Melanie Gilligan’s discusses the North American premiere of her newest film project Popular Unrest. Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Bldg, 204 - 4:00 PM Free 4:00 pm	4 Little Women by Mark Adamo Little Women by Mark Adamo This light, lyrical contemporary opera breathes life into the characters of Louisa May Alcott’s classic 19th century novel. Eric Harvie Theatre - 7:30 PM Adult $25 \| Student/Senior $20 \| Child $15 7:30 pm	5 Suzanne Cotter, Curator Talk Between Treason and Necessity: Considerations for a Biennial Suzanne Cotter, Curator Talk Between Treason and Necessity: Considerations for a Biennial Suzanne Cotter discusses the conceptual and aesthetic framework behind the upcoming 10th Sharjah Biennial. Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Bldg, 204 - 4:00 PM Free 4:00 pm Casual Afternoon Concert Casual Afternoon Concert A bonus afternoon of piano music for all summer concert lovers! Rolston Recital Hall - 4:30 PM Free 4:30 pm Music for a Summer Evening Music for a Summer Evening A summer tradition. Rolston Recital Hall - 7:30 PM Adult $25 \| Student/Senior $20 \| Child $15 7:30 pm The Turn of the Screw by Benjamin Britten The Turn of the Screw by Benjamin Britten Strange and sinister ghosts come to life in an evocative opera by Benjamin Britten. Eric Harvie Theatre - 7:30 PM Adult $25 \| Student/Senior $20 \| Child $15 7:30 pm	6 Visual Arts Open Studios Visual Arts Open Studios Stroll behind the scenes – see the artist’s studios and their work. Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Artists' Studios - 3:00 PM Free 3:00 pm Little Women by Mark Adamo Little Women by Mark Adamo This light, lyrical contemporary opera breathes life into the characters of Louisa May Alcott’s classic 19th century novel. Eric Harvie Theatre - 7:30 PM Adult $25 \| Student/Senior $20 \| Child $15 7:30 pm Music for a Summer Evening Music for a Summer Evening A summer tradition. Rolston Recital Hall - 7:30 PM Adult $25 \| Student/Senior $20 \| Child $15 7:30 pm	7 Art in the Garden with Katherine Ylitalo Art in the Garden with Katherine Ylitalo 1-2 p. Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Bldg, 204 - 1:00 PM Free 1:00 pm Artist's Talk Tour of The Butterfly Garden with Katherine Ylitalo Artist's Talk Tour of The Butterfly Garden with Katherine Ylitalo Artist’s Talk, 1 p. Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Bldg, 204 - 1:00 PM Free 1:00 pm The Turn of the Screw by Benjamin Britten The Turn of the Screw by Benjamin Britten Strange and sinister ghosts come to life in an evocative opera by Benjamin Britten. Eric Harvie Theatre - 7:30 PM Adult $25 \| Student/Senior $20 \| Child $15 7:30 pm Cinema Club featuring Jock Soto Cinema Club featuring Jock Soto Water Flowing Together is a compelling. The Club, Theatre Complex - 8:00 PM $10 8:00 pm
8 Little Women by Mark Adamo Little Women by Mark Adamo This light, lyrical contemporary opera breathes life into the characters of Louisa May Alcott’s classic 19th century novel. Eric Harvie Theatre - 2:00 PM Adult $25 \| Student/Senior $20 \| Child $15 2:00 pm Cinema Club Cinema Club Black Grace: The Club, Theatre Complex - 8:00 PM $10 8:00 pm	9	10 Sarah Harmer Sarah Harmer Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah Harmer wows audiences with exquisite lyrics. Eric Harvie Theatre - 8:00 PM Adult $30 \| Student/Senior $27 8:00 pm	11 Jay Ingram Primetime Jay Ingram Primetime The ever-popular host of the most watched science show on television – “Daily Planet on The Discovery Channel” – Jay Ingram makes his late summer return to give a primetime talk. Margaret Greenham Theatre - 7:30 PM $15 7:30 pm	12 Music for a Summer Evening Music for a Summer Evening A summer tradition. Rolston Recital Hall - 7:30 PM Adult $25 \| Student/Senior $20 \| Child $15 7:30 pm	13 Ken Perlin, Visiting Researcher at the A.R.T. Collaboration and Visualization Lab Ken Perlin, Visiting Researcher at the A.R.T. Collaboration and Visualization Lab Join us for this fascinating Artist's Talk with Ken Perlin. Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Bldg, 204 - 2:00 PM Free 2:00 pm Opening Reception: Popular Unrest Melanie Gilligan Opening Reception: Popular Unrest Melanie Gilligan In its North American premiere. Walter Phillips Gallery - 7:00 PM Free 7:00 pm Arigato, Tokyo by Daniel MacIvor Arigato, Tokyo by Daniel MacIvor Pre-performance chat with Iris Turcott from 18: Margaret Greenham Theatre - 7:30 PM $10 7:30 pm Petit Mal in Performance Petit Mal in Performance London-based electro-pop band Petit Mal. Walter Phillips Gallery - 9:30 PM Free 9:30 pm	14 Arigato, Tokyo by Daniel MacIvor Arigato, Tokyo by Daniel MacIvor Pre-performance chat with Iris Turcott from 18: Margaret Greenham Theatre - 2:00 PM $10 2:00 pm Banff Festival Orchestra with Jens Lindemann Banff Festival Orchestra with Jens Lindemann With conductor Lior Shambadal and special guest Jens Lindemann. Eric Harvie Theatre - 7:30 PM Adult $40-25 \| Student/Senior $36-23 \| Child $20-13 7:30 pm
15 Opus Arte at The Lux: Swan Lake Opus Arte at The Lux: Swan Lake It’s a sumptuous treat for audiences – The Royal Ballet’s revival of Anthony Dowell’s romantic production of Swan Lake whose designs were inspired by Imperial Russia of 1895. Lux Cinema, 229 Bear St - 10:00 AM Adult/Youth Price: $19.95 \| Child/Senior $16.95 10:00 am	16	17	18	19	20 Mixed Tape Mixed Tape A night of interactive cabaret and music performances, in conjunction with the dynamic Interactive Screen program. The Club, Theatre Complex - 10:00 PM $10 10:00 pm	21 Indigenous Territories Indigenous Territories Ten Indigenous dancers from across Canada. Margaret Greenham Theatre - 7:30 PM Adult $20 \| Student/Senior $15 \| Child $9 7:30 pm
22 Indigenous Territories Indigenous Territories Ten Indigenous dancers from across Canada. Margaret Greenham Theatre - 2:00 PM Adult $20 \| Student/Senior $15 \| Child $9 2:00 pm	23	24	25	26	27 Experience the Future of Cinema: A Machine to See With Experience the Future of Cinema: A Machine to See With Blast Theory. Off campus - 6:00 PM Free 6:00 pm	28
29 Free Public Swim Free Public Swim Enjoy a free public swim at Sally Borden Fitness and Recreation. Sally Borden Pool - 1:00 PM Free 1:00 pm	30 BISQC Recital Round BISQC Recital Round Banff International String Quartet Competition Noga Quartet (France) Haydn Quartet in C Major, Op. Eric Harvie Theatre - 2:00 PM Adult $28-$25 \|Student/Senior $25-23 Arts Lover $25-23 2:00 pm BISQC Recital Round BISQC Recital Round Banff International String Quartet Competition Asasello Quartet (Germany) Haydn Quartet in D Major. Eric Harvie Theatre - 7:30 PM Adult $28-$25 \|Student/Senior $25-23 Arts Lover $25-23 7:30 pm	31 BISQC Recital Round BISQC Recital Round Banff International String Quartet Competition Cecilia String Quartet (Canada) Haydn Quartet in D Major, Op. Eric Harvie Theatre - 10:30 AM Adult $28-$25 \|Student/Senior $25-23 Arts Lover $25-23 10:30 am BISQC Recital Round BISQC Recital Round Quatuor Zaïde (France) Haydn Quartet in B-flat Major, Op. Eric Harvie Theatre - 2:00 PM Adult $28-$25 \|Student/Senior $25-23 Arts Lover $25-23 2:00 pm BISQC Recital Round BISQC Recital Round Banff International String Quartet Competition Atrium String Quartet (Russia) Haydn Quartet in G minor, Op 33, No. Eric Harvie Theatre - 7:30 PM Tickets: Adult $28-$25 \|Student/Senior $25-23 Arts Lover $25-23 7:30 pm	1 September BISQC Romantic Round BISQC Romantic Round Afiara String Quartet (Canada) Mendelssohn Quartet No. Eric Harvie Theatre - 10:30 AM Adult $28-$25 \|Student/Senior $25-23 Arts Lover $25-23 10:30 am BISQC Romantic Round BISQC Romantic Round Atrium String Quartet (Russia) Tchaikovsky Quartet No. Eric Harvie Theatre - 2:00 PM Adult $28-$25 \|Student/Senior $25-23 Arts Lover $25-23 2:00 pm BISQC Romantic Round BISQC Romantic Round Amaryllis Quartet (Germany/Switzerland) Schumann Quartet No. Eric Harvie Theatre - 7:30 PM Adult $28-$25 \|Student/Senior $25-23 Arts Lover $25-23 7:30 pm	2 Melanie Gilligan Exhibition Tour Melanie Gilligan Exhibition Tour In its North American premiere. Walter Phillips Gallery - 7:00 PM Free 7:00 pm	3 BISQC Canadian Commission Round BISQC Canadian Commission Round All 9 quartets perform the new quartet, Commedia dell’arte, by Ana Sokolovic. Eric Harvie Theatre - 2:00 PM Adult $28-$25 \|Student/Senior $25-23 Arts Lovers $25-23 2:00 pm Experience the Future of Cinema: A Machine to See With Experience the Future of Cinema: A Machine to See With Blast Theory. Off campus - 6:00 PM Free 6:00 pm BISQC Alumni Gala Concert BISQC Alumni Gala Concert Fireworks fly as past winners take the stage for performances of the Brahms Sextet and Mendelssohn’s Octet. Eric Harvie Theatre - 7:30 PM Adult $50-$45 \|Student/Senior $45-42 Arts Lovers $45-42 7:30 pm	4 BISQC Beethoven/Schubert Round BISQC Beethoven/Schubert Round Each quartet performs a work by Beethoven or Schubert and after the evening concert. Eric Harvie Theatre - 10:30 AM Adult $38-$35 \|Student/Senior $35-32 Arts Lovers $35-32 Evening: Adult $50-$45 \|Student/Senior $45-42 10:30 am BISQC Beethoven/Schubert Round BISQC Beethoven/Schubert Round Each quartet performs a work by Beethoven or Schubert and after the evening concert. Eric Harvie Theatre - 2:00 PM Adult $38-$35 \|Student/Senior $35-32 Arts Lovers $35-32 2:00 pm Music about Banff Music about Banff Featuring Musicians of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and The Banff Centre's 10th Banff International String Quartet Competition. Banff Avenue Square - 2:30 PM Free 2:30 pm Music about Banff Music about Banff Location: Off campus - 3:00 PM Free 3:00 pm Music about Banff Music about Banff Featuring Musicians of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and The Banff Centre's 10th Banff International String Quartet Competition. Banff Avenue Square - 4:00 PM Free 4:00 pm Music about Banff Music about Banff Location: Off campus - 4:30 PM Free 4:30 pm Music about Banff Music about Banff Featuring Musicians of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and The Banff Centre's 10th Banff International String Quartet Competition. Banff Avenue Square - 5:30 PM Free 5:30 pm BISQC Beethoven/Schubert Round BISQC Beethoven/Schubert Round Each quartet performs a work by Beethoven or Schubert and after the evening concert. Eric Harvie Theatre - 7:30 PM Adult $38-$35 \|Student/Senior $35-32 Arts Lovers $35-32 7:30 pm

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