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GRETA VAN FLEET
This American rock band is causing “ Talk on the Street ” with their heavy sound and Josh Kiszka ’ s husky howl . ( pg 22 )
SMASHING PUMPKINS
Get ready to rock out
“ Tonight , Tonight ” like it ’ s “ 1979 ” with this popular American alternative rock group ! ( pg 22 )
BLITZEN TRAPPER
Known for their experimental and eclectic sound , this Oregon-based folk-rock band rose in the charts with their tunes “ Wild Mountain Nation ” and “ Furr .” ( pg 20 )
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BOOK OF MORMON
This hilarious nine-time Tony Award-winning musical follows two missionaries who must get creative to share the Good Word . ( pg 24 )
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PLAY THE FOOL FESTIVAL
Treat yourself to a weekend of hilarity and entertainment at this unique festival of clown comedy . ( pg 24 )
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ONCE
Your heart will ache as the power of music is proven in this complicated love story based on the award-winning film . ( pg 24 )
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BJM ’ S DANCE ME
Experience the music and poems of Leonard Cohen through dance .
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KEITH URBAN SEPTEMBER 22 Don ’ t let these “ Days Go By ” without seeing this New Zealand-born country music singer and songwriter ! Keith Urban is considered one of the biggest country music singers of the 2000s , charting more than 35 singles . Experience a “ Once in a Lifetime ” opportunity to hear hits like “ You ’ ll Think of Me ” and “ Somebody Like You .” Rogers Place , $ 95 –$ 250 ; call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster . ca for tickets .
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ETSY MADE IN CANADA SEPTEMBER 29 & 30 Get outta your screens ; get into the bazaar ! Etsy is coming offline to bring you the most creative and ingenious crafters in person . Find local art , bath and beauty products , clothes , home decor , treats , jewellery , and endless gift ideas . A portion of the entrance fee will go to the Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts . Shaw Conference Centre , $ 5 ; visit onthespotpopups . com for more information .
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TWO GOOD KNIGHTS SEPTEMBER 4 – OCTOBER 28 Catch the works of two of the greatest performers in music history . Living legends Sir Tom Jones and Sir Elton John tore up the 60s and 70s with chart-topping hits , and now you can learn more about their lives and music , and even sing along to all your favourites , like Jones ’ “ She ’ s A Lady ” and John ’ s “ Rocket Man .” Mayfield Dinner Theatre , $ 99- $ 109 ; call 1-877- 529-7829 or visit mayfieldtheatre . ca
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PRISM & LEE AARON SEPTEMBER 29 Juno Award-winning rock band Prism , known for their energetic and engaging world-class concerts , is teaming up with Canadian “ Metal Queen ” Lee Aaron to take you on a rock down memory lane . Expect a “ Night to Remember ” with Prism hits like “ Spaceship Superstar ” and “ Armageddon ” and Aaron ’ s “ Whatcha Do to My Body .” Century Casino Edmonton , $ 60 ; call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster . ca for tickets .
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PHOTOS BY PAUL ELLEDGE ; TRAVIS SHINN ; JULIETA CERVANTES ; MARC J CHALIFOUX ; COURTESY MAYFIELD DINNER THEATRE ; JCL PRODUCTIONS ; PFA MEDIA ; CITADEL THEATRE ; PLAY THE FOOL FESTIVAL ; CENTURY CASINO ; ON THE SPOT POP UPS |
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