Where Calgary Magazine March/April 2018 | Page 16

MARCH DWIGHT YOAKAM The American country music star has gone triple-platinum and sold over 25 million albums (page 33). 08 CALGARY MAPLE FESTIVAL DES SUCRES March 3 - 4 Celebrate the traditions and stories of the French Canadian, Métis and First Nations cultures. First Nations peoples, who intermarried with Francophone settlers in Alberta, were the first to recognize maple sap as a source of energy and nutrition. Learn about the history at Heritage Park Historical Village, try some fun activities and sample delicious maple treats (page 33). THE HUMANS 10 JOHNNY REID Nominated for two Junos in 2018, the Canadian country singer is touring his album Revival (page 33). 10 SANTANA The Latin rock band shot to fame with a performance at Woodstock and has been going strong ever since (page 33). 13 THE DEARS The Quebec indie rock group is touring their seventh studio album, Times Infinity Volume Two (page 33). 22 CHEECH & CHONG Iconic comedy legends known for their send-ups of stoner culture are reunited and touring once again (page 32). March 6 - 31 This Tony Award-winning comedy-drama is one of the most critically-acclaimed recent plays from Broadway. When the Blake family gathers for Thanksgiving, the dysfunction quickly surfaces when old tensions rear up and personal secrets are laid on the table (page 34). March 14 - 17 Inspired by the 1697 Charles Perrault version, this world premiere ballet performance contains all the charm and romance of the classic, from the Fairy Godmother to the conniving stepsisters to the handsome prince—and of course the eponymous heroine, empowered by an optimistic spirit and a special pair of shoes (page 33). 22 27 16 CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE Fleetwood Mac’s classic Rumours is recreated live on stage in a thrilling rock ‘n’ roll recital (page 33). EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA LIGHTS The singer-songwriter’s latest album, Skin & Earth, was created alongside a comic book of the same name (page 33). March 30 - 31 Hop into springtime fun at the Calgary Zoo with an Easter celebration full of family activities like face painting, bunny races and cookie decorating. Visitors can also learn about the zoo’s conservation efforts and green initiatives (page 33). where.ca MARCH/APRIL 2018 COOPER; EMILY CINDERELLA