Entertainment
BY BREANNA MROCZEK AND SILVIA PIKAL
CANADIAN MUSIC HALL OF FAME : SARAH MCLACHLAN
HERITAGE PARK
OPENS MAY 20 Canada ’ s largest living history museum is once again open daily for the season ! Guests can experience what the early days of western Canadian life were like by interacting with costumed characters , trying hands-on activities , exploring authentic and replica buildings decorated with antiques , and enjoying freshly-baked treats from the bakery or a menu of Canadian cuisine at the Selkirk Grille ( page 48 ). Before opening day , take little ones to meet Thomas the Tank Engine at Day Out With Thomas ( May 6 , 7 , 12,13 & 14 ) ( page 29 ). — B . M .
THROUGH FALL 2017 The National Music Centre is displaying its first loaned Grammy , and it belongs to Sarah McLachlan for her 1997 hit “ Building a Mystery .” It ' s part of a temporary exhibition that honours McLachlan . Exhibition manager Sam Cronk says pulling together this type of exhibit requires some negotiation with the musician . “ It ’ s a question of what do you have , what can you spare ? Hey , can we borrow your guitar for a year even though you ’ re an active performer ?” What did make it into the exhibit includes instruments , awards , and a stage costume . Cronk says visitors can expect to learn some things they may not have known about McLachlan ’ s career . “ It ’ s a wonderful opportunity to celebrate a great Canadian musician and a great opportunity to reinforce the dynamic story of music in Canada ,” Cronk says ( nmc . ca ).
— S . P .
STAR TREK : THE STARFLEET ACADEMY EXPERIENCE
THROUGH JUNE 4 Whether you ’ re fluent in Klingon or have no idea what Klingon is , this exhibit at Telus Spark is fun to explore . Over 50 authentic props and costumes from the Star Trek series are on display , as well as an elaborate re-creation of The Bridge and dozens of interactive and gaming activities related to S . T . E . A . M . science . There ’ s no Replicator to produce food for you , but you can grab a snack at The Social Eatery , which has a menu designed by celebrity chef Roger Mooking ( page 29 ).
— B . M
PHOTOGRAPHS : ( CLOCKWISE FROM TOP ) BY BRANDON WALLIS , COURTESY NATIONAL MUSIC CENTRE ; CPURTESY CANADA AVIATION AND SPACE MUSEUM , OTTAWA , CANADA ; COURTESY TOURISM CALGARY
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