Industry Events

• The Summer Animation Workshop at the Creative Kids Museum

  The Animation Workshop
  A special summer program at the
  Creative Kids Museum at TELUS World of Science – Calgary

  Join professional award winning animators Carol Beecher and Kevin D.A. Kurytnik from Fifteen Pound Productions to produce an animated film as part of the ASIFA (Association International du Film d'Animation) Workshop Group for the “Olympics, Let’s Fantasize!” animation project. Participants lead the process, from planning, storyboarding, drawing, exploring non-digital techniques, filming, editing, and sound creation, with a celebratory screening of the completed project, as well as learning about the history and wide variety of animated film.

  July 7-18th (2 weeks) M,T,W,Th,F. from 9:00 am -4:00 pm
  (Pre and Post care: 8:00 am – and 9:00 am and 4:00 pm– 5:30 pm for an additional fee)
  Ages 10 -12 years, Maximum class size: 12 (minimum to run 6 participants)
  Price: $390.00 per person.
  Audition application process: 
Why? The resulting animated film from this program will be submitted to represent Canada as part of the final ASIFA Workshop Group project, with screenings during China's Olympic celebrations in Beijing, as well as other international animation festivals, including Japan and Portugal. We therefore want to have participants who show aptitude and serious commitment for project.
  Interested participants are required to submit a portfolio for review. This may be a sketchbook, finished drawings and/or a sample of animation work.
  Make sure you include name and full contact information.
  Submit digitally to: wendy.passmore@calgaryscience.ca
  Or mail/drop off to: 701 11st SW PO Box 2100 Stn. M #73 Calgary T2P 2M5
  Hours of operation: M-Thurs 9:30 – 4:00/ F 9:30 – 5:00/ S,S 10:00 - 5:00.
  Deadline for submission: Monday May 12th 4:00 pm
  Successful participants notified May 20th
  Registration is complete once full payment has been made.
  Unsuccessful participants (if any) will also be notified and are able to transfer into a TWS or CKM summer camp if space is available.
  See www.telusworldofscience.com for information.

  Posted by: creative
  Created on Wed, 2008-04-30 09:15
  expires on Fri, 2008-05-30 09:15 (2 weeks 9 hours)

• Music is My Life

  Calgary Boys Choir Presents
  Music is My Life
  Saturday, May 10, 2008
  Calgary, AB: This exciting concert will feature classical, jazz and pop repertoire as well as debut a brand new composition “A Child’s Evening Prayer” by renowned Canadian composer, Allen Bevan. Dr. Bevan is a three-time winner in the Association of Canadian Choral Conductors’ Composition Competition, and has been commissioned by many of Canada’s finest choirs.

  Concert: 2 pm
  Riverpark Church
  3818 – 14A St SW

  Tickets: $20 Adult / $15 Seniors & Students

  Call 217-7790 for more information, or ticket inquiries.

  Email: guestuser@calgaryboyschoir.ab.ca
  www.calgaryboyschoir.ab.ca

  Posted by: Calgary Boys Choir
  Created on Wed, 2008-04-23 11:15
  expires on Fri, 2008-05-23 11:15 (1 week 11 hours)

• Life is a CABARET!

  “What good is sitting alone in your room, come hear the music play”

  Cappuccino Musical Theatre proudly presents

  “CABARET”
  May 8th to 17th, 2008
  The Studio at Vertigo Theatre Centre
  161, 115 – 9th Avenue SE
  Calgary, AB

  Tickets may be purchased through the Vertigo Ticket Office
  221-3708
  www.vertigotheatre.com

  Cabaret follows the lives of people of Berlin as the world of the 1920s draws to a close and the walls of the Third Reich begin to close in around them. Cabaret is a whirlwind of spectacle and excitement where the continual chaos masks the ever-darkening reality of its underworld. This Tony-award winning musical includes ‘Willkommen’, ‘Don’t Tell Mama,’ ‘Two Ladies’ and ‘Cabaret’.

  Written by John Kander and Fred Ebb
  Directed by Karmen J Rodomar
  Musical Direction by Stefanie Holick
  Choreography by Malina Jensen
  Produced by Virginia Clark

  “Come to the Cabaret”

  Warning: This show contains Mature Content

  Further information may be obtained on our website at www.cappuccinomusicaltheatre.ca

  Posted by: Cappuccino
  Created on Tue, 2008-04-22 19:58
  expires on Thu, 2008-05-22 19:58 (6 days 19 hours)

• Funnyfest Calgary Comedy Festival 2008

  Make sure you catch Funnyfest Calgary Comedy festival 2008. Great stand up comedy. Tickets available at www.funnyfest.com

  Posted by: Dennis L. Wilson
  Created on Fri, 2008-04-18 15:40
  expires on Sun, 2008-05-18 15:40 (2 days 15 hours)

• Mayor's Event for Business and the Arts

  Save the date!

  June 11, 2008

  More details on this annual celebration and awards ceremony will be announced soon. Visit the Calgary Professional Arts Alliance (CPAA) website for more details on last year's event.

  Posted by: Erica Mattson
  Created on Thu, 2008-04-17 09:20
  expires on Sat, 2008-05-17 09:20 (1 day 9 hours)

• FunnyFest Calgary Comedy Festival 2008

  We welcome all to come have a few laughs during this years FunnyFest Calgary Comedy Festival 2008. May 1st to May 11th. For tickets, Information, and Sponsorship Support drop into www.funnyfest.com We welcome all who enjoy a good laugh.

  Posted by: Dennis L. Wilson
  Created on Tue, 2008-03-25 11:30
  expires on Sun, 2008-05-18 15:31 (2 days 15 hours)