Live Performance
FY5
~Roots/Bluegrass
November 16, 2018, 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm | Friday
Colorado’s FY5 proudly swim in the deep currents of American music, playing new songs, well-informed of country and bluegrass traditions, but not bound to them. While their sound evokes timelessness, it is decidedly contemporary, well-traveled 21st century sensibility that informs their songwriting.
Grizzly Paw Comedy Nights: Rob Ross
Award-winning television writer and comic
November 23, 2018, 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm | Friday
Rob Ross is a sought after Canadian headlining stand-up comic and accomplished award winning television writer. His credits include The Comedy Network, Just For Laughs, MTV Live, CBC’s "Canada’s Smartest Person" and "Still Standing", Rick Mercer Report, The NHL Awards, The Canadian Country Music Awards, Gemini Awards and The Junos on CTV.
Elizabeth Shepherd
~Jazz
November 29, 2018, 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm | Thursday
Elizabeth Shepherd is a four-time JUNO nominee and two-time Polaris Prize nominee who played sold-out shows at the Cotton Club in Tokyo and The Jazz Cafe in London, UK, and shared the stage with such greats as Christian MacBride, Branford Marsalis, and Jamie Cullum.
An Unexpected Variety Show
From Comedian Jenny Wynter
December 4, 2018, 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm | Tuesday
"Jenny Wynter’s solo show is magic, compelling and entertaining… it implies what we all learn if we’re paying attention; that our life plan is abandoned time and time again as the unexpected happens."
A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play by Joe Landry
A Theatre Canmore Production
December 7, 2018 — December 16, 2018 | Shows on December 7, 8, 15 at 7:30 pm and December 16 at 2 pm
The Dickens masterpiece comes to life as a live 1940s radio broadcast, complete with vintage commercials, sound effects, and music! A charming take on a family favorite.
Grizzly Bear Shakedown
Family Concert with Andrew Cotter and Andrei Dandridge-Evancio
December 9, 2018, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm | Sunday
The Canmore Folk Fest calls them “a crowd favourite at the Family Area”. Highly entertaining, fun and energetic; Grizzly Bear Shakedown’s blend of memorable melodies and theatrics will whisk families away on a musical adventure.
The O’Pears
~Indie Folk
December 13, 2018, 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm | Thursday
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artsPlace favourites, The O’Pears contemporary folk trio are touring to support the release of their much-awaited second full-length album, and will return to Canmore to share their new music along with some holiday favourites.
Grizzly Paw Comedy Nights: Matt Foster
A Regular Crowd Favourite
December 14, 2018, 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm | Friday
In a relatively short time Matt has established himself as a seriously funny comedian, performing on stages all around western Canada. A regular crowd favourite, his hilarious observations, clever writing, and anecdotes embarrassing enough to make a stone squirm are sure to have you rolling in the aisles.
A Stoney Christmas
Presented by the Smalleyes Family
December 21, 2018 — December 22, 2018 | Friday Dec. 21 & Saturday Dec. 22 at 7 pm
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Join the Smalleyes Family as they present a re-imagined Christmas tale with Indigenous dance, song and storytelling. Perfect for the whole family!