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Music in the park: Daniel Gervais
Jun
13
Arts and culture

Music in the park: Daniel Gervais

Daniel has been playing the violin since the age of five. He plays a variety of fiddle styles and classical violin. Daniel completed a Master of Music degree in classical violin at the University of Alberta studying with Dr. Guillaume Tardif. During his studies, Daniel was awarded a prestigious research grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada

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Author Talk : Lee Hamelin
May
8
Arts and culture

Author Talk : Lee Hamelin

Lee Hamelin was forcibly removed from his home during what became known as the Sixties Scoop. Rather than succumb to trauma and despair, however, Lee thrived in his new home, aided in no small part by his loving foster parents. While he and his wife, Paulette, have suffered their own personal traumas, including the loss of two children, they have managed to maintain a positive outlook on life, aided in no small part by their strong Christian faith. This is his first book.

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Kita no Taiko
Mar
20
Arts and culture

Kita no Taiko

Let one of North America's oldest Japanese drumming groups enthrall you through the powerful, beautiful sound of the taiko. Watch how taiko combines dynamic music, primal rhythms, and the human spirit to create an unforgettable artistic experience.

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Prairie Debut
Feb
22
Arts and culture

Prairie Debut

"As the Prairie Sons, cellist David Liam Roberts and pianist Godwin Friesen embody the expansive, nuanced perspective of their home landscape in their concert program. The two award-winning musicians met at the Royal Conservatory’s Glenn Gould School of Music, and recognized a kindred spirit in each other. Both hail from the Prairies, began performing alongside other members of their families, and have been named to CBC’s list of Hot 30 Classical Musicians Under 30."

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