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ENTERTAINMENT Talent Spotlight DAVE PIERCE A world champion hoop dancer and pyrotechnician. A laser artist. A 200-ft. wide LED screen — the longest in Canada. Goose marionettes that are 15-ft. wide. These are just some of the things composer and producer Dave Pierce has in store for the Calgary Stampede TransAlta Grandstand Show this year. Every year tens of thousands of locals and visitors pour into the grandstand at the Calgary Stampede for the evening show. For the past twenty-five years, every musical note has been arranged by Dave Pierce, a local composer who has had international success, including an Emmy award for Outstanding Music Direction for the music for the 2010 Winter Olympic ceremonies in Vancouver. For the past four years, he's taken on a more involved role as the show's director. This year, Pierce has more than a few plans for the biggest and best show yet in celebration of Canada's 150th anniversary of confederation. The show, called “Together,” celebrates Canada’s multiculturalism through diverse music, dance, and visual imagery. “It’s an artistic take on the influences of people who have come from all over the world to be here, including the indigenous people who have always been here," Pierce says. Calgarian and nationally-celebrated singer Jann Arden will host the show and will perform alongside 400 other talents with a mix of popular Canadian music and a new score by Pierce. “My favourite piece is a new version of Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’ that includes symphony music, EDM music, and traditional aboriginal drumming,” Pierce says. “I want the show to take the audience somewhere emotional, and give them a performance with some twists and turns that are surprising even for the Grandstand Show. I think people are going to feel very patriotic when they leave.” The show will be performed nightly July 7 - 16. $42 - $125, 403-269-9822, www.calgarystampede.com — Breanna Mroczek The following listings include information on festivals, family entertainment, sports events, theatre, dance, and music that the editors judge worthy of your attention, including advertisers in Where Calgary. The map coordinates at the end of each listing (E4, E8 etc.) refer to the city maps on pages 59 to 60. If you have an observation regarding any of our listings, please email [email protected]. W UPGRADED LISTING ADVERTISER FOR FULL LISTINGS, PLEASE VISIT where.ca/calgary ATTRACTIONS CALGARY TOWER Visit the observation terrace of this 191 m tall landmark for breathtaking views of Calgary and the Rocky Mountains. A complimentary audio guide is included with admission and is available in four languages. The top of the tower features the revolving Sky 360 restaurant, which serves upscale contemporary cuisine. Two blocks south of the CTrain line downtown. Open daily 9 am - 9 pm. Adult $18, senior (65+) $16, child (4 - 12) $9, children 3 and under are free. 101 - 9 Ave SW, 403-266-7171. Map 2, F5 www.calgarytower.com CALGARY ZOO The Calgary Zoo is home to wild and woolly creatures from every corner of the earth. More than 1,000 creatures from Africa, Eurasia, and the Canadian wilds welcome visitors. Open daily 9 am - 6 pm (gates close at 5 pm). Adult $24.95, senior $22.95, child $16.95, children 2 and under are free. Parking is $10 per car, or take the CTrain to Zoo Station. 1300 Zoo Rd NE, 403-232-9300. Map 1, H7 www.calgaryzoo.com CALGARY CHINESE CULTURAL CENTRE This is the largest stand-alone cultural centre in Canada at 70,000 sq. ft. Its great central dome is patterned after the Temple of Heaven in Beijing with 561 handcrafted dragons on the ceiling. Five blocks north of the CTrain line downtown. 197 - 1 St SW, 403-262-5071. Map 3, D10 www.culturalcentre.ca HERITAGE PARK HISTORICAL VILLAGE The historic village is closed for the season, but open for special seasonal events. Year-round attractions include the Gasoline Alley Museum with a display of historic vintage cars, Selkirk Grille restaurant which serves upscale Western Canadian cuisine, and Haskayne Mercantile Block which offers five unique retail stores. Haskayne Mercantile Block: Daily 10 am - 6 pm. Railway Café: Daily 9:30 am - 5 pm. Selkirk Grille: Tue - Sun 5 pm - 9 pm (10 pm on Fri & Sat); Daily 11 am - 4 pm. Admission: $26.35 general (15- 64), $20.50 senior (65+), $18.75 youth (7-14), $13.50 child (3-6), children 2 and under are free. Parking is $5 per car for up to 7 hours. 1900 Heritage Dr SW, 403-268-8500. Map 1, J5 www.heritagepark.ca INGLEWOOD BIRD SANCTUARY A 32 hectare (79 acre) wildlife reserve offering more than two kilometres of level trails throughout the riverine forest. More than 265 species of birds and 300 species of plants plus, several kinds of mammals have been observed in the area. The walking paths are open during daylight hours TIP year-round. Admission by donation. Located on the Bow River at 2425 - 9 Ave SE, 403-268-2489. Map 1, H7 www.bsc-eoc.org/national/ibs.html TELUS SPARK, CALGARY’S SCIENCE CENTRE This all- ages facility houses four exhibit galleries, an HD Digital Dome theatre, a Creative Kids Museum for toddlers, and an outdoor play park. 220 St George’s Dr NE, 403-817-6800. Map 1, G7 www.sparkscience.ca CASINOS CENTURY CASINO Over 504 slots and 25 VLTs, as well as table games including blackjack, roulette and baccarat. Bowling alley open to the public, with unlimited bowling Mondays after 7 pm, and Glow Bowling Friday and Saturday nights from 7 pm - midnight. The Mid City Grill offers affordable breakfast, lunch, and dinner specials every day. 1010 - 42 Ave SE, 403-287-1183. Map 1, H7 calgary.cnty.com CENTURY DOWNS RACETRACK AND CASINO The newly-opened casino offers a variety of entertainment options with 550 slot machines, electronic table games, and an off-track betting area. The Mid City Grill restaurant and lounge specializes in locally-sourced ingredients and features beer from Alberta craft breweries. Live horse racing runs from early spring to late fall on weekends and holidays with family- friendly events throughout the year. 260 Century Downs Dr, Rocky View, 587-349-777. Map 1, A8 www.centurydowns.cnty.com Visit Telus Spark (page 29) on May 11 and June 8, and Studio Bell, Home of the National Music Centre (page 32) on May 26, after-hours during adults-only nights. MAY/JUNE 2017 where.ca 29