Where Edmonton Magazine November/December 2017 | Page 11

ZOOMINESCENCE
DECEMBER
DECEMBER 1–31  Every weekend
evening (from Friday through Sunday)
in December, head to the zoo to
admire the dazzling light installations
created by local artists, go skating,
get lost in a maze, and stand in awe of
fire dancers and ice sculptures! This
illuminating winter festival will brighten
your winter night as it explores this
year’s pertinent theme, “Canada 150 &
Our Energy Future.” Edmonton Valley
Zoo, $5–$7; visit buildingourzoo.com
for tickets.
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DIANA KRALL
DECEMBER 7  With her distinct, raspy
vocals, this Canadian jazz pianist has
sold more than 15 million albums
worldwide, with Billboard magazine
naming her the second-best jazz
artist of the aughts. On her Turn
Up the Quiet World Tour, you’ll hear
intimate and soothing hits from her
new album, including “Night and Day,”
"Like Someone in Love," and “I’ll See
You in My Dreams.” Winspear Centre,
$78–$152; call 780-428-1414 or visit
winspearcentre.com for tickets.
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THE
NUTCRACKER
DECEMBER 7–10  A kingdom of
sweets, an army of mischievous
mice, and a handsome prince set
the scene for this classic holiday
story. Brighten your winter with
over 70 dancers who will perform
this Alberta Ballet tradition with
Edmund Stripe’s choreography and
Tchaikovsky’s cherished music. Arrive
early to meet the Sugar Plum Fairy!
Jubilee Auditorium, $34–$145; visit
albertaballet.com for tickets.
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PJ MASKS LIVE
DECEMBER 11  Calling all kids and kids
at heart: it’s time to be a hero! Join
your favourite heroic trio—Catboy,
Owlette, and Gekko—as they try to
save the day from sneaky villains
in this brand new live show. Watch
them leap, flip, and climb across the
stage, and hear brand new songs
and favourites from the popular
kids’ show from the Disney Junior
channel! Winspear Centre, $30.50–
$122.50; call 780-428-1414 or visit
winspearcentre.com for tickets.

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SYMPHONY OF THE
GODDESSES
A 57-piece orchestra
and choir will perform
scores from 30 years
of the Legend of Zelda
franchise—including the
most recent game, Breath
of the Wild! (pg 27)
A JANN ARDEN
CHRISTMAS
Hear hits and holiday
favourites from the
beloved Albertan
singer-songwriter as
she performs with the
Edmonton Symphony
Orchestra. (pg 26)
A TRIBE CALLED RED
This Polaris Prize-longlisted
electronic group
blends hip hop,
dubstep, and
more styles
with elements
of Indigenous
music. (pg 26)
MY KINDA SONGS
Vocalists Mallory
Chipman and Tim
Tamashiro join local
legend Tommy Banks
for a tribute to jukebox
classics! (pg 27)
BURNING BLUEBEARD
Inspired by the true
story of the Chicago
Iroquois Theatre fire of
1903, this Christmas
Pantomime follows
the story of six singed
clowns. (pg 29)
MICHAEL BERNARD
FITZGERALD
Winner of the 2011
Emerging Artist Prize
at the Alberta Music
Awards, the big heart
and sound of this musical
wonder comes across in
every soulful show. (pg 27)
GAME SIX
Canada’s women’s
hockey team will face
off against their main
rivals in the U.S. for
their final game before
the 2018 Olympic
Winter Games! (pg 29)
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017 // where.ca

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