Banff Centre Summer Arts Festival: CLVB '33

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Where art and atmosphere meet.

From jazz jams and live music to literary cabarets and spontaneous sets, CLVB '33 is your go-to gathering place for unforgettable evenings of creativity and connection. Grab a drink, settle in, and experience visiting artists up close in an intimate setting.

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Literary Journalism Readings

Hear from writers developing pieces in long-form journalism and creative nonfiction in this acclaimed program.

Sarah Berman. Photo by Michael Benz.
Date: Thu, May 15 @ 7:00 PM
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Literary Cabarets: Literary Journalism Readings - Chapter 1

Hosted by journalist and author Sarah Berman, who will read alongside writers from the Literary Journalism Residency.
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Taras Grascoe. Photo by Katia Taylor.
Date: Tue, May 20 @ 7:00 PM
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Literary Cabarets: Literary Journalism Readings - Chapter 2

Hosted by the award-winning author of eight nonfiction books, Taras Grescoe, who will read alongside writers from the Literary Journalism Residency.
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Kyo Maclear. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Date: Thu, May 22 @ 7:00 PM
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Literary Cabarets: Literary Journalism Readings - Chapter 3

Author Kyo Maclear, Winner of the Governor General's Literary Award, will host and read alongside writers from the Literary Journalism Residency.
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Ghostkeeper

Fri, Jun 27 @ 9:00 PM

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Summer Writers Readings

Experience works in progress by some of the world's finest authors across a variety of genres from poetry to prose.

Douglas Kearney in glasses wearing a red shirt.
Date: Thu, Aug 21 @ 7:00 PM
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Summer Writers Readings - Chapter 1

Award-winning poet, performer, and librettist Douglas Kearney will host and read alongside writers from the Summer Writers Residency.
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Eric Sneathen
Date: Tue, Aug 26 @ 7:00 PM
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Summer Writers Readings - Chapter 2

Eric Sneathen, a poet and queer literary historian and the author of Snail Poems, will host and read alongside writers from the Summer Writers Residency.
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Catriona Strang
Date: Thu, Aug 28 @ 7:00 PM
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Summer Writers Readings - Chapter 3

Poet and author of Low Fancy, Corked, and Unfuckable Lardass, Catrina Strang, will host and read alongside writers from the Summer Writers Residency.
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jazzJams

Jazz Jams

Where spontaneity meets sound.

Join us for a series of casual jazz sessions where improvisation takes center stage. These free-flowing jams encourage collaboration, creativity, and connection in the moment. Grab a drink, settle in, and enjoy the music as it unfolds.

Jazz Showcase, 2019. Yunior Terry Ensemble: Christian McGhee (Drums), Summer Kodama (Bass), Jacob Hiser (Piano), Edward Bond (Guitar), Walter Cano(Trumpet), Camila Nebbia (Saxophone) & Ethan Fisher (Vibraphone).
Date: Fri, Aug 01 @ 9:30 PM
CLVB '33

Jazz Jams 1

Improvisation is the heart of this event, where all original music is created spontaneously by anyone who chooses to participate.
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Jazz Showcase, 2019. Yunior Terry Ensemble: Christian McGhee (Drums), Summer Kodama (Bass), Jacob Hiser (Piano), Edward Bond (Guitar), Walter Cano(Trumpet), Camila Nebbia (Saxophone) & Ethan Fisher (Vibraphone).
Date: Sat, Aug 02 @ 9:30 PM
CLVB '33

Jazz Jams 2

Improvisation is the heart of this event, where all original music is created spontaneously by anyone who chooses to participate.
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Jazz Showcase, 2019. Yunior Terry Ensemble: Christian McGhee (Drums), Summer Kodama (Bass), Jacob Hiser (Piano), Edward Bond (Guitar), Walter Cano(Trumpet), Camila Nebbia (Saxophone) & Ethan Fisher (Vibraphone).
Date: Fri, Aug 08 @ 9:30 PM
CLVB '33

Jazz Jams 3

Improvisation is the heart of this event, where all original music is created spontaneously by anyone who chooses to participate.
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Jazz Showcase, 2019. Yunior Terry Ensemble: Christian McGhee (Drums), Summer Kodama (Bass), Jacob Hiser (Piano), Edward Bond (Guitar), Walter Cano(Trumpet), Camila Nebbia (Saxophone) & Ethan Fisher (Vibraphone).
Date: Sat, Aug 09 @ 9:30 PM
CLVB '33

Jazz Jams 4

Improvisation is the heart of this event, where all original music is created spontaneously by anyone who chooses to participate.
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Jazz Showcase, 2019. Yunior Terry Ensemble: Christian McGhee (Drums), Summer Kodama (Bass), Jacob Hiser (Piano), Edward Bond (Guitar), Walter Cano(Trumpet), Camila Nebbia (Saxophone) & Ethan Fisher (Vibraphone).
Date: Wed, Aug 13 @ 9:30 PM
CLVB '33

Jazz Jams 5

Improvisation is the heart of this event, where all original music is created spontaneously by anyone who chooses to participate.
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Jazz Showcase, 2019. Yunior Terry Ensemble: Christian McGhee (Drums), Summer Kodama (Bass), Jacob Hiser (Piano), Edward Bond (Guitar), Walter Cano(Trumpet), Camila Nebbia (Saxophone) & Ethan Fisher (Vibraphone).
Date: Fri, Aug 15 @ 9:30 PM
CLVB '33

Jazz Jams 6

Improvisation is the heart of this event, where all original music is created spontaneously by anyone who chooses to participate.
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