k.d. lang
August 23 - 24 Named one of Canada’s 150th ambassadors, k.d. lang is celebrating another
big milestone this year. 2017 is the 25th anniversary of her platinum album Ingénue, and she’ll
perform songs from the album on her solo tour. The singer-songwriter will also play hits from
her 2004 album Hymns of the 49th Parallel, which features covers of songs by other Canadian
musicians including Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, Neil Young, and Ron Sexsmith (page 40).
150 CELEBRATION ON THE HILL
September 2 Come out and celebrate Canada’s multicultural communities with the
Strathcona Christie Aspen Community Association. There will be a citizenship ceremony,
flag-raising ceremony, art exhibition, sports showcase, entertainment stage, outdoor family
area, plenty of food, and a LEGO competition for kids with a theme of what
you love about Canada (scacalgary.ca/canada-150-celebration-on-the-hill).
HONENS FESTIVAL
September 7 - 10 The Honens Festival showcases some of Canada’s brightest
classical music stars. The festival has several free events, including the popular
open-air concert at Central Memorial Park that lets you enjoy chamber music under
the sun, and concerts that set popular children’s stories to music (page 38).
STUDIO BELL
Through Fall 2017 Don’t miss Milestones: Sarah McLachlan, a temporary
exhibition at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, which
honours Sarah McLachlan’s 2017 induction into the Canadian Music
Hall of Fame. See a display of McLachlan’s instruments, awards, and a stage
costume from Lilith Fair (