On with the Show
Rotary Performing Arts Center (RPAC)
Enjoy an intimate evening with some of Canada’s finest musicians at the Rotary Performing Arts Centre – an acoustically magical and historical venue in the heart of Okotoks. On With the Show Concert Series is presented by the Okotoks Arts Council in partnership with the Town of Okotoks and the Rotary Performing Arts Centre (3 Elma Street)
Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 8:46PM
Classical Concert Series, Fall 2012
Classical Concert Series, Fall 2012
Tickets for our classical music series are $30 +GST for all three performances.
Single performance tickets are $15 +GST.
For tickets or information please visit the Okotoks Art Gallery at 53 North Railway Street or call 403.938.3204.
RAFAEL HOEKMAN
Sunday, September 16 | 3:00 pm
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra cellist,Rafael Hoekman, returns to RPAC for a second concert, featuring the cello suites by J. S. Bach. Hoekman is recognized as one of Canada’s most versatile cellists, finding success as a soloist, chamber musician, orchestral player and teacher.
BRETT GUNTHER
Sunday, October 14 | 3:00 pm
After playing the 2011 Western Chic event at the gallery, we are excited to welcome back Brett Gunther, Artistic Director of the Classical Guitar Society of Calgary. This family-friendly concert will see his return to Okotoks to thrill audiences with brilliant guitar.
CALGARY PHILHARMONIC IN OKOTOKS
Sunday, December 2 | 3:00 pm
Small CPO ensembles perform live for children, families and seniors; reaching out to all communities in and around Calgary. Audience members have the opportunity to learn about the composers, the instruments and the musicians during a question and answer period.
Untapped Alberta: James Murdoch, Jimmy Whiffen, Amy Thiessen, Fri April 20th
Friday, April 20
Doors, 7:30pm
Rotary Performing Arts Centre (#3 Elma St. East)
Tickets: $10 | At, http://www.ticketweb.ca & ATB Financial (131–31 Southridge Drive)
Artists: James Murdoch, Jimmy Whiffen, Amy Thiessen
James Murdoch:
James has performed all over North America, from New York to L.A., Newfoundland to his home town of Whitehorse. From festival to small club, Murdoch is equally at home on stage either solo, duo or with his full band. He writes beautifully crafted songs. A subtle blend of roots wrapped in pop sensibility, highlighted by his powerful vocal talent and vivid storytelling.
http://www.jamesmurdochband.com/index.html
Jimmy Whiffen:
Jimmy has played in venues all across our country. He is best known as a solo artist with his acoustic guitar but he also performs with a band. His passion brings the people to their feet, puts smiles on their faces and for a moment we all share in the magic of the music.
Influenced by the likes of Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, John Prine and Fred Eaglesmith, just to name a few, Jimmy’s songs depict real life situations.
http://jimmywhiffen.com/
Amy Thiessen:
Bringing about a musical equivalent to the liberation and soul-satisfying power of this ages-old philosophy, her intensely personal music is steeped in soul-fed folk intertwined with a vast array of styles varying from outright rock to ancient mantras.
http://www.amythiessen.com/Amy_Thiessen/Amy.html
All Proceeds Go To, Okotoks Arts Council
http://okotoksartscouncil.ca/
Rafael Hoekman in concert, Sunday March 25th, 3pm
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra cellist, Rafael Hoekman, will play at the Rotary Performing Arts Centre. This talented cellist will play Bach Cello Suites in a period style, the way Bach would have sounded when Bach was alive.
Rotary Performing Arts Centre, 3 Elma St
Tickets, $10 + GST
call 403.938.3204
Liona Boyd with Michael Savona, First Saturday March 3rd
Liona Boyd with Michael Savona
Saturday, March 3 | 7:00 pm
Rotary Performing Arts Centre, 3 Elma Street
Tickets $50 +GST
Call 403.938.3204 for more information or to purchase your tickets.
SOLD OUT!
Liona Boyd, known as “The First Lady of the Guitar,” has introduced millions to the art of classical guitar through her concerts, TV specials, music videos and 22 recordings, many of which have gone “Gold” and “Platinum.” Liona has given solo and orchestral concerts around the globe and played for dozens of world leaders. She has recorded or toured with many amazing artists including Sir Andrew Davis and the English Chamber Orchestra, Yo Yo Ma, Gordon Lightfoot and Eric Clapton. Liona has been a special guest on The Tonight Show, Town Show, Boston Pops and Entertainment Tonight.
Her virtuoso talents resulted in five Juno awards, five honourary degrees, and The Order of Canada and Order of Ontario. She is also a five time winner of the Guitar Player Magazine poll for best classical guitarist. Liona has composed and arranged hundreds of pieces for her instrument and also penned a bestselling autobiography.