Where Edmonton Magazine November/December 2016 | Page 31

including everything from powwows to jigs. Winspear
Centre, 4 Sir Winston Churchill Sq., 780-428-1414.
Map 3-J3 D
CANDY CANE FAMILY CHRISTMAS  Dec 19 & 20 —
Special guests and beloved holiday characters will join the
Edmonton Symphony Orchestra for this special concert of
holiday favourites for “kids from 1 to 92”! Winspear Centre,
4 Sir Winston Churchill Sq., 780-428-1414. Map 3-J3 D
CELTIC THUNDER  Nov 29 — Showcasing the best in
contemporary Celtic music and familiar classic pop hits,
this group is known to delight audiences of all ages with
their amazing vocal talents, charm, and good-humoured
banter. Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 11455-87
Ave., 780-427-2760. Map 1-D4 S
CHICAGO + EARTH, WIND & FIRE  Nov 5 — Chicago,
the legendary rock and roll band notable for their use
of horns, is the first American rock band to have Top
40 albums in six decades with hits like “Saturday in the
Park” and “Beginnings”. And Earth, Wind & Fire was part
of the evolution of pop music in the 1970s with upbeat,
jazz-inspired songs like “September”, “Let’s Groove”, and
“Boogie Wonderland” that have become classics. Rogers
Place, 102 St. & 104 Ave., 780-414-5483. Map 3-F1 D
CULTURE CLUB  Nov 19 — Led by androgynous vocalist
Boy George, this English Band has had several immediately
recognizable hits, including “Do You Really Want to Hurt
Me” and “Karma Chameleon”. After the band had to cancel
their 2014 tour due to George’s throat condition, the band
is ready to perform their new wave pop hits! Northlands
Coliseu m, 7424-118 Ave., 780-471-7210. Map 1-E3 N
DAUGHTER  Nov 22 — A European export, this indie band
will perform their emotional and intimate songs from their
albums If You Leave and Not to Disappear, whose singles
have appeared throughout popular culture. Winspear
Centre, 4 Sir Winston Churchill Sq., 780-428-1414.
Map 3-J3 D
FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE  Nov 18 — With “Cruise,” the
#1 best-selling country single ever, this country music duo
has had immense success with their debut album and are
embarking on their first headlining tour with opening acts
Dallas Smith and Chris Lane. Rogers Place, 102 St. & 104
Ave., 780-414-5483. Map 3-F1 D
HALF MOON RUN  Dec 14 — You may be most familiar
with Canadian indie band’s earworm “Full Circle” as
it’s appeared in a video game commercial. Take in their
smooth, percussion sounds at this concert for their second
album Sun Leads Me On with hits “Trust” and “Turn Your
Love”. Winspear Centre, 4 Sir Winston Churchill Sq., 780428-1414. Map 3-J3 D
HANDEL’S MESSIAH  Dec 9 – 11 — A holiday must-hear
for any music lover, the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra
will be led by Swedish Conductor Ragnar Bohlin in this
popular annual concert. Four talented Canadian soloists
along with Pro Coro Canada will perform one of the
greatest works of music ever written. Winspear Centre, 4
Sir Winston Churchill Sq., 780-428-1414. Map 3-J3 D
HANNAH GEORGAS  Nov 5 — This Polaris Music Prize–
longlisted artist will perform the indie-pop songs from her
most recent album named for her grandmother Evelyn.
Expect hits such as “Don’t Go”, “Chit Chat”, and “You’ve
Got a Place Called Home”, which was written for a WalMart commercial. Myer Horowitz Theatre, University of
Alberta, Students Union Building, 8900-114 St., 780-4924764. Map 1-C4 S
IL DIVO  Nov 9 — This classical crossover group puts their
signature romantic twist on the flavours and sultry rhythms
of Spain, Cuba, Argentina, and Mexico in their latest tour,
Amor & Pasion, with songs that span a century of traditional
tangos, smouldering boleros, and classic mambas.
Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 11455-87 Ave., 780427-2760. Map 1-D4 S
JAMES VINCENT MCMORROW  Nov 21 — Irish
troubadour James Vincent McMorrow lent his soothing
voice to a cover of “Wicked Game,” which was featured
in a Game of Thrones trailer. His popularity is soaring now

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2016 // where.ca

31