Y ENTERTAINMENT including “ Cold as Ice " and “ I Want to Know What Love Is ." Northlands Coliseum , 7424-118 Ave ., 780-471-7210 . Map 1-E3 N
GENE SIMMONS AND HIS BAND Sep 23 — See the music legend live in an intimate , stripped-down performance as he and his hand-picked band play classic hits like “ Rock And Roll All Nite .” Edmonton EXPO Centre , 7300-116 Ave ., 780-471-7210 . Map 1-E3 N
GORDON LIGHTFOOT Oct 28 — Bob Dylan can ’ t think of any Gordon Lightfoot songs that he doesn ’ t like , and neither can we . From “ If You Could Read My Mind ” to “ Rainy Day People ,” the songs of this Canadian idol of the icons is sure to entertain with his easy-listening tunes . River Cree Resort & Casino , 300 East Lapotac Blvd ., Corner of Whitemud Dr . & Winterburn Rd . ( 215 St .), Enoch , 780- 484-2121 . Map 1-A5
IMAGINE DRAGONS Oct 10 — “ It ’ s Time ” to get “ Radioactive ” with Imagine Dragons ! This American rock band ’ s music has appeared in everything from the Transformers movie to car commercials , and you won ’ t want to miss their catchy anthems live ! Rogers Place , 102 St . & 104 Ave ., 780-414-5483 . Map 3-F1 D
LIONEL RICHIE + MARIAH CAREY Sep 1 — Bid " Hello " and give your " Endless Love " to Grammy Award-winning artist and music icon Lionel Richie , who takes to the stage to perform his greatest hits . Joining him on tour is music legend Mariah Carey . Rogers Place , 102 St . & 104 Ave ., 780-414-5483 . Map 3-F1 D
MIRANDA LAMBERT Oct 3 — Known for her sweetsouthern-belle , no-apologies attitude , country singer Miranda Lambert hits the road with her Highway Vegabond Tour . Northlands Coliseum , 7424-118 Ave ., 780-471-7210 . Map 1-E3 N
NICKELBACK Sep 28 — This multi-platinum-selling rock band is back on the road with their North American tour , Feed The Machine . Rogers Place , 102 St . & 104 Ave ., 780- 414-5483 . Map 3-F1 D
OH WONDER Sep 8 — This London-based alt-pop duo have had international success with singles like “ Lose It ” and “ Body Gold .” The band is currently on a world tour featuring their newest album , Ultralife . Winspear Centre , 4 Sir Winston Churchill Sq ., 780-428-1414 . Map 3-J3 D
RISE AGAINST Sep 18 — This hardcore punk rock band is actually very progressive and straight-edged , as they are strong advocates for animals and social change . Rise against apathy with them while you rock out to music from their new album , Wolves . Shaw Conference Centre , 9797 Jasper Ave ., 780-421-9797 . Map 3-J5 D
ROGER WATERS Oct 24 — Legendary rock band Pink Floyd was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996 and continues to be one of the most influential bands of our time . For one epic night , Roger Waters , a founding member of this iconic band , will perform classic hits like “ Comfortably Numb ” and “ Wish You Were Here .” Rogers Place , 102 St . & 104 Ave ., 780-414-5483 . Map 3-F1 D
SARAH SLEAN Oct 12 — Composer and producer Sarah Slean ' s music is known for its whimisical tones and spiritually-driven force . With three Juno and two Gemini Award nominations , her music is recognized and revered internationally . Festival Place , 100 Festival Way , Sherwood Park , 780-464-2852 .
TEGAN + SARA Oct 31 — These Canadian indie rockers — and identical twin sisters — have achieved international success with over a decade of hits , including “ Everything Is Awesome ” for The LEGO Movie . This anniversary tour will feature songs from their successful 2007 album , The Con . Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium , 11455-87 Ave ., 780- 427-2760 . Map 1-D4 S
THE MUSIC OF ABBA Oct 2 — Mamma mia ! The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and vocal group Arrival from Sweden are here to perform your favourite ABBA hits like “ Dancing Queen ” and “ Take A Chance on Me .” Winspear Centre , 4 Sir Winston Churchill Sq ., 780-428- 1414 . Map 3-J3 D
THE WEEKND Oct 2 — Indie R & B star Abel Tesfaye goes by The Weeknd in reference to the fact that he left home and dropped out of school one weekend when he was 17 and never returned . Since then , he ’ s produced mega-hits , including “ The Hills ” and “ I Can ’ t Feel My Face ”. Go ahead and see The Weeknd in concert — you ’ ve “ Earned It ”! Rogers Place , 102 St . & 104 Ave ., 780-414-5483 . Map 3-F1 D
CULINARY EVENTS
DIG IN HORTICULINARY FESTIVAL Sep 19 – 23 — This exciting weekend of culinary adventures will introduce all the possibilities and benefits of eating locally grown food . Through a series of demonstrations and hands-on workshops , participants will learn how to grow food in an urban setting and to prepare and preserve their own produce . The Enjoy Centre , 101 Riel Dr ., St . Albert , 780-419-6800 . diginstalbert . ca
PRAIRIE GRID DINNER SERIES : EAT NORTH Oct 1 — This inaugural culinary series showcases a roster of acclaimed chefs — including Edmonton ’ s Lindsay Porter — who are ready to wow diners with a collaborative five-course dinner using locally harvested ingredients . Featured is a signature cocktail by Edmonton distillery Strathcona Spirits . Old Timer ' s Cabin , 9430 Scona Rd , 780-465-2139 . eatnorth . com Map 1-D4 S
DANCE
ILLUMINATE Oct 27 – 29 — The Citie Ballet opens its season with the work of guest choreographer Alysa Pires , whose newest piece is inspired by the soundtrack of jazz icon Nina Simone . Timms Centre for the Arts , University of Alberta , 112 St . & 87 Ave ., 780-420-1757 . Map 1-D4 S
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