10 things to do in Edmonton this week: Edmonton Music Awards, Canada Day, and Pentatonix
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The Dungarees, up for two awards at the Edmonton Music Awards, at the Winspear Centre on June 27. Supplied
10 to Do, June 27 to July 3
Edmonton Music Awards
Nuela Charles, Striker, and The Dungarees are among the performers up for multiple prizes at this year's Edmonton Music Awards, this Thursday night at the Winspear. The annual awards show, now in its ninth year, puts a spotlight on some of the the best the city has to offer in pop, rock, hip-hop, country, metal, indigenous music and more. Some of the artists performing at this year's celebration are The Prairie States, Ben Sures, Post Script, and Fire Next Time.
When: Thursday, June 27 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Winspear Centre
Admission: $15 to $20, available at the door or in advance from the Winspear website
Info: winspearcentre.com
The Royal Canadian Circus, at West Edmonton Mall, June 27 to July 7 Supplied
The Royal Canadian Circus
It seems as though the rain will never stop, which is why you might enjoy getting under the big top with the Royal Canadian Family Circus, running June 27 to July 7 at West Edmonton Mall. Acrobats, clowns, jugglers, aerial artists and more will be part of the festivities, taking place in the overflow parking lot on the north side of 90th Avenue. There will be 20 performances crammed into a week-and-a-half; check out the website for more info on times and performances.
When: Thursday, June 27 to Sunday, July 7
Where: Parking lot at 175th Street and 90th Avenue, West Edmonton Mall
Admission: $25 to $50, available in advance from the Royal Canadian Circus website
Info: royalcanadiancircus.ca
Chilliwack, at the River Cree on June 28. Supplied
They talk about Keith Richards surviving the apocalypse, but my money is going on Bill Henderson. The 74-year-old singer-songwriter and guitarist continues to look and sound fantastic as he patrols the nation in various musical formations, including his most popular band, Chilliwack. Your grandpa might try to be as cool as Henderson, but has your grandpa written such stone-cold Can-Rock classics as Whatcha Gonna Do, My Girl, or Fly At Night? Probably not, so maybe considering inviting him along to see how it's done.
When: Friday, June 28 at 9 p.m.
Where: River Cree Resort & Casino, 300 East Lapotac Blvd., Enoch
Admission: $42 and up, available at the door or in advance from Ticketmaster
Info: ticketmaster.ca
Professional sand carver Peter Vogelaar, at Sand on Whyte, running June 28 to July 7. Jason Franson / Edmonton Journal
Sand on Whyte
Professional sand carvers Peter Vogelaar (Winlaw, B.C.) and Guy-Olivier Deveau (Quebec City) are among the guests shaping up mounds of sand into pure art at this year's edition of Sand on Whyte. While you watch the artist in action, you can also enjoy musical performances at the Boardwalk Stage, as well as storytelling at the Strathcona Library; Ohana Donuts and Blue Giraffe Creamery will also be on hand to offer tasty treats on specific dates. Check online for more info.
When: Friday, June 28 to Sunday, July 7, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Northeast corner of Whyte Avenue and Gateway Boulevard
Admission: By donation
Info: sandonwhyte.ca
This Frontier Needs Heroes, at the Cask & Barrel, June 29. Supplied
Brad Lauretti
Hard touring Americana singer-songwriter Brad Lauretti hits Edmonton this Saturday under his nom de plume, This Frontier Needs Heroes. The Nashville-based Lauretti is a bit of a world adventurer, dragging his guitar all over North America, Europe, and all points in between. He's currently on tour behind his latest effort, Real Job.
When: Saturday, June 29 at 4 p.m.
Where: Cask & Barrel, 10041 104 St.
Info: facebook.com
Pentatonix, at Rogers Place on June 30. Supplied
There aren't a whole lot of a-cappella bands touring hockey arenas, but Pentatonix have proven they can fill one. The multiple Grammy Award-winning five-piece like their Christmas music, as evidenced by the many seasonally themed albums they've released since 2014, but they also like to tackle pop covers as well, as evidenced by their takes on Bruno Mars, Portugal the Man, and Ed Sheeran. With opening acts Rachel Platten and Citizen Queen.
When: Sunday, June 30 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Rogers Place
Admission: $34 and up, available in advance from Ticketmaster
Canada Day at the Alberta Legislature, July 1. Supplied
It'll be an all-day affair at the Legislature for this year's Canada Day festivities. Starting with the 7 a.m. pancake breakfast you can then tour the Legislature itself, walk the Chamber floor, check out exhibits, and listen to music at Capital Plaza courtesy of The Works. There'll be a family fun zone on the south grounds, an Alberta Diversity Stage, food trucks, citizenship ceremonies and more.
When: Monday, July 1, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Alberta Legislature Grounds
Info: assembly.ab.ca
Historical Society Festival at the Old Timers Cabin on July 1. Supplied
Historical Society Festival
The Edmonton and District Historical Society launches this year's edition of the annual festival on Canada Day at the Old Timers Cabin. This is a family-friendly event, with a children's old-fashioned picnic, followed by the official launch of the festival at 4 p.m. Stick around for music, food, games, and fireworks after; check out the website for more info.
When: Monday, July 1 at 2 p.m.
Where: Old Timers Cabin, 9430 Scona Road
Admission: Free until 6 p.m., $20 after 6 p.m.
Info: historicedmonton.ca
The Light in the Pizza, at the Walterdale Theatre, July 3 to 13. Scott Henderson / Supplied
Light in the Piazza
A chance encounter between a young Italian man and a traveling southern belle in 1953 motors the plot for The Light in the Piazza, taking place at the Walterdale Theatre from July 3 to 13. The Tony Award-winning musical is set in Florence in 1953, as Clara and her mother Margaret are swept along in Fabrizio's declaration of love at first sight for the young tourist. Directed by Kristen M. Finlay, starring Leslie Caffaro as Margaret, Heeyun Park as Clara, and Brendan Smith as Fabrizio.
When: Wednesday, July 3 to 13. Evening performances are Tuesday to Sunday at 8 p.m., with an afternoon matinee at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 7.
Where: Walterdale Theatre, 10322 83 Ave.
Admission: $20, adults; $18, seniors.
Info: tixonthesquare.ca
Panache, playing at Festival Place on July 3. Supplied
They can't seem to nail down a name for long, but that shouldn't stop you from heading out to see Panache. Formerly Richard's Band and then The Dixiecats, the seven-piece ensemble focuses on swing, dixieland and jazz standards, usually finding work at weddings and other special events. They're part of a double bill with The Hearts, who will be taking time off from tracking their next album.
When: Wednesday, July 3 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Festival Place, 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park
Admission: $8, available at the Festival Place box office, or in advance from the website
Info: festivalplace.ab.ca
Ten to Do is compiled and written by Tom Murray. If you are co-ordinating an event you want featured here, email the information to arts@edmontonjournal.com. Information for the What's On listings should be uploaded to http://www.edmontonjournal.com/entertainment/whats-on/index.html
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