ACMA Awards
It was a full house at the seventh annual Alberta Country Music Awards, however the star of the show was absent.St. Albert country singer Dan Davidson was winner of four awards including Song of the Year, Single of the Year (Barn Burner), Male Artist of the Year and Fan Choice.
Davidson was unable to attend as he was on Brett Kissel’s We Were That Song – Part 1 Nationwide Tour. However he did speak a few words from Melfort, Saskatchewan where he was performing.
“This is amazing. For me, my favourite part about country music has always been connecting with people and trying to grow as a songwriter with them,” Davidson said.
The Dungarees, who performed at the Rainmaker Rodeo and St. Albert’s Canada Day, took home three awards: Group/Duo of the Year, Rising Star Award and Video of the Year.
Alee received the nod for Female Artist of the Year and Album of the Year (Bad Habit) while The Road Hammers carried home Entertainer of the Year. Mitch Jay walked away with Musician of the Year and Sydney Mad received the Horizon Youth Award.
MacEwan play
The MacEwan University Faculty of Fine Arts presents British playwright Caryl Churchill’s discovery drama Love and Information.About 22 actors play more than 100 roles in 57 mini-scenes. The play is divided into seven sections that must be performed as Churchill lays them out. However, each section is divided into a series of scenes that can be mixed and matched in any order.
Churchill delivers snapshots of people living, loving and fighting in a society where the speed of communication is quickly replacing human connection.
Basia Rogers (Sister Act), a Bellerose High graduate and one of the actors, describes director Dave Horak’s guidance as crucial to the play’s success.
“Dave helps us uncover the mysteries surrounding the play. He allows us a certain sense of creativity, but he’s always there providing direction,” said Rogers.
She goes on to say that Love and Information has an equalizing effect.
“There’s a balance. The head and the heart can really work together. As you go through the scenes, you discover people are not so different.”
Love and Information takes place at The Theatre Lab in Allard Way, 11110 – 104 Ave., from Jan. 31 to Feb. 10. Tickets are $15 to $25. Call 780-427-1757 or http://tixonthesquare.ca
