Jamie Adkins is the epitome of clowning around. As the one-man Circus Incognitus, Adkins is part acrobat, part juggler and part storyteller with a hefty dose of silly goofiness.
Taking everyday objects and discarded props, Adkins tells the story of a cheeky, likeable character who sets out to overcome stage fright. Juggling on a slack rope and taking stilt-like steps on a ladder are just a couple of ways he balances extraordinary circus skills with laughter and poise.
A former member of Cirque du Soleil and Montreal’s Cirque Ă©loize, Adkins has earned the admiration of fans from Paris to Los Angeles.
The Arden Theatre hosts two shows on Sunday, at 1:30 and 4 p.m. Tickets for Circus Incognitus are $18 for kids and $20 for adults. Visit the Arden box office at 780-459-1542 or go online to: www.ticketmaster.ca.
Edmonton’s big ballroom and Latin dance competition is back for another round of competitions on Feb. 4 and 5 at the Central Lions Recreation Centre.
The 2012 Northern Lights Classic is hosting competitors from across Canada, both young and old, newcomers and veterans, for a dance sport competition of athleticism, elegance and passion.
In addition to competitions, organizers have slotted some freewheeling entertainment by DoDel Kids Club, Shelley’s Dance Studio and Vibe Tribe.
Former St. Albert resident, Marissa Bailey Puff, artistic director of Vibe Tribe since 2009, has orchestrated the dance the troupe performs Saturday at 9 p.m.
For the uninitiated Vibe Tribe is a fusion of belly dance, fire performances and flow arts that include poi swinging, staff work and hula-hoops.
The 10-minute Boys and Girls Show with six performers is billed as a glow show.
“Unfortunately, there won’t be any fire this time. We’ll be in full gypsy costume and we’ll be juggling, showing off partner poi, staff work and improv dance,” says Puff.
More information on Vibe Tribe is available at www.vibe-tribe.ca
Tickets for Northern Lights Classic are available at www.northernlightsclassic.ca
Friends of the Library are throwing up their hands in delight. The five-part Reel Monday movie series has sold out. The season opener, The Way, starring Martin Sheen, was screened last Monday.
It is the poignant story of a man who rediscovers himself on a pilgrimage to honour his deceased son and it proved to be a popular choice.
“We were delighted to have a sold-out season, but that means that many people hoping to arrive and purchase tickets at the door were disappointed,” wrote Friends organizer Katie Konarzewski in quick email to the Gazette.
She added that anyone who missed The Way will have the chance to see it when Grandin Theatres screens it the week of Feb. 10 to 16.
Konarzewski also wrote that the Academy Award contender The Iron Lady starring Meryl Streep has been confirmed for Monday, March 26.
Tonight Hank Lionhart and A Fist Full of Blues are piling into their convertible for another round at LB’s Pub.
Firmly planted in Alberta’s blues and R&B scene for the past 40 years in one combination or another, the acoustic sextet is a powerful force.
Starting with Big Hank’s melodious vocals that growl, caress and weave in and out of the music, it’s a band loaded with experience and punch.
Supporting the sound is St. Albert’s Duane Smith (bass), Ken Kirkwood (guitar), Barrie Nightswander (guitar), Dennis Meneely (keyboard) and Bill Hobbs (drums).
This one-night only performance starts at 9 p.m.
