Anyone expecting to attend the Tom Russell concert at the Arden Theatre better hustle to get last-minute tickets.
There are only a couple of dozen left and they’re moving quickly.
A brilliant musical poet, the singer-songwriter has created his own special brand of American, rock, country and Mexican folk tunes.
The Texas-based artist is renowned throughout the North American landscape for his powerful, image-based songs that chronicle humanity through a passionate lens.
His 27th album, Aztec Jazz, is a testament to his popularity and music that has stood the test of time.
Russell performs at the Arden on Thursday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $36 plus facility fee. Call 780-459-1542 or online at ticketmaster.ca.
In a follow-up to last year’s concert Magic of Mozart, Edmonton Metropolitan Chorus and Edmonton Metropolitan Orchestra join forces for a one-of-a-kind concert.
The two artistic groups present two performances of Gabriel FaurĂ©’s Requiem, Op. 48 and Cantique de Jean Racine, Op. 11 tonight at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 9 at 3 p.m. at All Saints Anglican Cathedral.
Artistic director David Garber, a former St. Albert music teacher, has selected these two complementary works scored for divided violas, cellos and double bass. Soloists for the Requiem include baritone Alex Hawkins, Roy Jefferson and Gordon Ritchie.
Horn player Peter Clark and organist Jeremy Spurgeon also offer a treatment of FaurĂ©’s chanson Lydia.
The event includes a pre-concert reception. The cathedral is at 10035 – 103 St. Tickets in advance: $15/adults; $10/students, seniors; $5/children under 12. Tickets available at 780-420-1757 or online at tixonthesquare.ca. At the door, tickets are $20/adults; $15/students, seniors; $10/children under 12.
Seeing two plays performed in repertory is fairly common. Seeing the same play performed on alternate nights in French and English is a bit more rare.
Northern Light Theatre and L’UniThéâtre have joined forces to produce Mercy of a Storm or De plein fouet dans la tempÄ‚Ĺžte. It runs at La CitĂ© Francophone until March 16.
This film noir style production is set on New Year’s Eve 1945 in a smallish city an hour’s train ride from Pittsburgh. During a snowfall, a successful insurance broker named George pulls Zanovia away from a club dance for a private tete-a-tete. In the privacy of the pool house, complete with champagne and music, the past unravels in this romantic mystery.
Directed by Trevor Schmidt, the production features Brian Dooley and Gianna Vacirca.
Tickets are $16 to $28 and are available by calling 780-471-1586 or 780-469-8400.
