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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
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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.
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