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april 12
Red Deer comedian to record 'so inspiring' special April 12
Alberta-based comedian and Red Deer's own Niek Theelen is recording his first comedy special later this month at Craft Beer Commonwealth. Theelen, who has Cerebral Palsy and has performed across Canada and even in the Netherlands, has dubbed the show 'Wow! So Inspirational.' Theelen's mobility and coordination are impa...
Apr 06, 2024
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4 Seasons Grant
Funding opportunity for community-led downtown activations returns to Red Deer
Officials with the City of Red Deer say the Downtown Activation 4 Seasons Grant is returning to support community-led initiatives supported by local not-for-profit organizations. According to the City, downtown is the vibrant heart of Red Deer, animated by spaces to gather, connect, entertain and reflect, all year long...
Apr 02, 2024
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Each Performance Unique
Queens of the Stone Age ditches predictability for the 'essence of rock and roll'
In an era of meticulously curated concerts, Queens of the Stone Age jettisons the script to embrace the unpredictable.Each performance is its own unique mystery - one that could include fulfilling song requests on the fly, mutating set lists, letting fans onstage, or watching lead singer Joshua Homme wander into the cr...
Mar 27, 2024
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The Peasants
Spring 2024 Reel Movie Mondays begins April 8
The Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery (MAG)'s Spring 2024 season of Reel Movie Mondays will open strong with the highly anticipated animated film, The Peasants on April 8, 2024, starting 6:30 p.m. at Carnival Cinemas. From the creators of the Oscar-nominated Loving Vincent and based on the Nobel Prize-winning novel of the ...
Mar 25, 2024
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March 16, 2024
Red Deer Symphony Orchestra continues 37th season with A Night at the Opera
The Red Deer Symphony Orchestra (RDSO) returns to the Red Deer Polytechnic Arts Centre for A Night at the Opera on Saturday, March 16, welcoming soprano Helen Hassinger for an evening of operatic arias and more.From Puccini's stunning O mio babbino caro to Rossini's timeless overture to The Barber of Seville, this conc...
Mar 06, 2024
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Feb. 16 - Mar. 16
Polar Glow on the Frost Street Patio
Downtown Red Deer is gearing up for a month-long celebration of all things icy and delightful with Polar Glow on the Ross Street Patio & Veteran's Park. From February 16 to March 16, the downtown streets will come alive with installations and events every second Saturday, promising a magical experience for all who ...
Feb 09, 2024
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Diagnosed In 2022
Toby Keith, country singer-songwriter, dies at 62 after stomach cancer diagnosis
Country music singer-songwriter Toby Keith, whose pro-American anthems were both beloved and criticized, has died. He was 62. A statement posted on his website says Keith died peacefully Monday surrounded by his family. He had stomach cancer. The statement says; ``He fought his fight with grace and courage.'' He announ...
Feb 06, 2024
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Effective Feb. 1, 2024
Prime Stock Theatre Artistic Director, Richard Beaune, appointed new Artistic Producer of The Shakespeare Company in Calgary
Prime Stock Theatre is pleased to share that Artistic Director, Richard Beaune has been appointed as the new Artistic Producer of The Shakespeare Company based in Calgary, Alberta, effective February 1, 2024. However, the organization says Beaune will continue to guide Prime Stock Theatre through the production of the ...
Feb 01, 2024
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feb. 8-17
Central Alberta Theatre Presents "The Gentleman Clothier"
Central Alberta Theatre proudly unveils a theatrical escapade that transcends time and fashion - "The Gentleman Clothier." Written by the acclaimed Norm Foster and skillfully directed by Aaron Vanderweg, this nostalgic comedy promises laughter, romance, and a sartorial journey through Victorian England ideals...
Feb 01, 2024
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you'll 'dig these rhythm and blues'
'Roll Over, Beethoven' from the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra hits Bo's Feb. 25
This Feb. 25, experience the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra (RDSO) within the intimate confines of Bo's Bar & Stage when the group presents Roll Over, Beethoven.The show, which will feature a mixture of classical orchestral music with poppy 80s tunes, runs from 8-10 p.m. Tickets are available here, starting at $15 plu...
Jan 31, 2024
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