SKIRTSAFIRE FESTIVAL
THE LUMINEERS
CRAZY FOR YOU
WCFW
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HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS
Check out the jawdropping skills and hilarious antics of these professional ball players on the court . ( pg 26 )
ERIC CHURCH
Get ready for a high-energy show when Church takes the stage during his Holdin ’ My Own tour ! ( pg 24 )
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BLACKIE AND THE RODEO KINGS
Formed in 1996 , in Hamilton , Ontario , this band is known for their folk rock-alternative country sound . ( pg 24 )
MOTHER MOTHER
These Vancouver alt-rockers are touring in support of their anticipated sixth studio album No Culture . ( pg 24 )
EDMONTON HOME & GARDEN SHOW
Get inspiration for your home renovation project with more than 600 exhibitors and special guests from HGTV ! ( pg 25 )
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I THE 90S
This ultimate throwback concert will include Salt-N-Pepa with Spinderella , Vanilla Ice , Color Me Badd , Young MC , and Rob Base . ( pg 24 )
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CHRIS STAPLETON
From Nashville , Tennessee , this popular country singer-songwriter has had six chart-topping hits . ( pg 24 )
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SKIRTSAFIRE FESTIVAL
MARCH 9 – 12 This multidisciplinary arts festival supports and celebrates the work of female artists . Running in conjunction with International Women ’ s Day ( March 8 ), this fourday festival features song , dance , spoken word , theatre , readings , magic , comedy , film , yoga , cabaret , and more that reflect the diversity of the thriving arts community in Alberta . Visit skirtsafire . com for more information .
THE LUMINEERS
MARCH 31 Known around the world for their hit single “ Ho Hey ,” this American folk-rock band is made up of Wesley Schultz , Jeremiah Fraites , and Neyla Pekarek . Their most recent album , Cleopatra , was released after six months spent writing and two months recording in Woodstock . The album contains songs about “ everyday hopes and busted dreams .” Rogers Place , 7 pm , $ 39.50- $ 74.50 ; call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster . ca for tickets .
CRAZY FOR YOU
MARCH 4 – 26 This Gershwin musical follows New Yorker Bobby Child who is sent to Nevada to foreclose on a struggling family-run theatre . When he falls in love with the local postmistress , he decides that instead of closing the theatre , he will produce a show to save it ! The musical features beloved Broadway tunes like “ I Got Rhythm ,” “ Embraceable You ,” and “ Someone to Watch Over Me .” Citadel Theatre , $ 25- $ 115 ; call 780-425-1820 or visit citadeltheatre . com for tickets .
WCFW
MARCH 23 — APRIL 1 One of Western Canada ’ s longest running fashion events , Western Canada Fashion Week is strutting into Edmonton to showcase local talents and international couturiers who will be giving you a glimpse at the season ’ s latest trends . Tickets to runway shows are $ 25 and will be available at the door or at tixonthesquare . ca . ATB Financial Arts Barns , 8 pm ; visit westerncanadafashionweek . com for more information .
PHOTOS BY URYELLE DIMAILIG ; LINDSAY THOMPSON ; JENSEN SUTTA ; COURTESY CITADEL THEATRE ; HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS ; NORTHLANDS
10 where . ca // MARCH / APRIL 2017