CENTRE STAGE CONCERT SERIES - Sept. 2024 to March 2025
Jul
1
to 1 Apr

CENTRE STAGE CONCERT SERIES - Sept. 2024 to March 2025

THE PAPERBOYS - Mexican Son Jarocho music mixed with Irish Jigs and Reels / Country & Bluegrass / MARIA DUNN TRIO - Juno Award winning Scottish songwriter in the folk tradition of storytelling / JAMES KEELGHAN - Juno award and Canadian Folk Music Award winning contemporary folk music / KYLE McKEARNEY - Seven-piece Canadian Country Music Award winning country music outfit / CATHERINE MACLELLAN - Juno award winning folk-roots songer and songwriter / BTU BENTALL TAYLOR ULRICH - Powerhouse super group of Canadian songwriting royalty.

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FREE EVENT:  THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER READERS THEATRE - DEC. 21, 7:00
Dec
21
7:00 pm19:00

FREE EVENT: THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER READERS THEATRE - DEC. 21, 7:00

Join us at the Empress Theatre for this “one performance only” unique event. Based on the international bestseller by Barbara Robinson, THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER follows six siblings who sneak into church searching for snacks and walk away with the lead roles in the town pageant. Grace is directing the performance for the very first time; she and her daughter Beth and husband Bob are less than amused. But the play’s mischievous stars might unwittingly teach a community the true meaning of Christmas. Admission is FREE but donations to the Empress Theatre can be made inside.

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MOVIE: WICKED - Dec. 27 - Jan. 2, 7:00 PM
Dec
27
to 2 Jan

MOVIE: WICKED - Dec. 27 - Jan. 2, 7:00 PM

Misunderstood because of her green skin, a young woman named Elphaba forges an unlikely but profound friendship with Glinda, a student with an unflinching desire for popularity. Following an encounter with the Wizard of Oz, their relationship soon reaches a crossroad as their lives begin to take very different paths.

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MOVIE: MOANA 2 - Jan. 3 - 9 , 7:00 PM
Jan
3
to 9 Jan

MOVIE: MOANA 2 - Jan. 3 - 9 , 7:00 PM

After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she's ever faced, in an expansive new voyage with Moana, Maui and a brand-new crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she's ever faced.

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CONCERT:  TRACY MILLAR "My Roots Are Showing Tour" - Jan. 17, 7:30 PM
Jan
17
7:30 pm19:30

CONCERT: TRACY MILLAR "My Roots Are Showing Tour" - Jan. 17, 7:30 PM

Tracy Millar’s “My Roots Are Showing” Tour is like a time machine to the heart of country music. For more than two decades. she’s been the custodian of pure country sound, gracing airwaves, theatres, festivals, and halls across Alberta. Her unmistakable voice is a pure country instrument rooted deep in her adoration for traditional country music.

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CENTRE STAGE SERIES:  KYLE McKEARNEY - Jan. 25, 2025 - 7:30 PM
Jan
25
7:30 pm19:30

CENTRE STAGE SERIES: KYLE McKEARNEY - Jan. 25, 2025 - 7:30 PM

In 2020, Kyle McKearney was restless and ready to start something new. After spending time in Nashville and being a part of many varied musical projects, he settled in Alberta and began posting YouTube videos of himself performing cover songs. It was the start of a creative reinvention, and two years later Kyle’s debut solo album Down-Home received a Canadian Country Music Association award nomination for Alternative Country Album of the Year.

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CENTRE STAGE SERIES: CATHERINE MACLELLAN - Feb. 6, 2025 - 7:30
Feb
6
7:30 pm19:30

CENTRE STAGE SERIES: CATHERINE MACLELLAN - Feb. 6, 2025 - 7:30

Catherine MacLellan has been captivating audiences with her music for over two decades. From the idyllic province of Prince Edward Island, Catherine's songs reflect her connection to the land and the people that call it home. Her musical passion runs in the family; her father, Gene MacLellan, wrote beloved hits like "Snowbird". Her sound embraces a wide range of themes and influences over her 7 albums.

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CENTRE STAGE SERIES - BTU BENTALL TAYLOR ULRICH - Mar. 8, 2025 - 7:30 PM
Mar
8
7:30 pm19:30

CENTRE STAGE SERIES - BTU BENTALL TAYLOR ULRICH - Mar. 8, 2025 - 7:30 PM

Barney Bentall, Tom Taylor and Shari Ulrich first played in November 2007 at a song-writer concert on Bowen Island. Their collaboration grew from the enjoyment for both artists and their audiences. A year later, recorded “Live at Cates Hill”: an eclectic mix of the character, voices and songwriting talents of these three unique artists…or, as someone said, two Canadian legends and the number one draft pick!

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CONCERT: BECOMING THE BEATLES: UNPLUGGED - Mar. 20, 7:30 PM
Mar
20
7:00 pm19:00

CONCERT: BECOMING THE BEATLES: UNPLUGGED - Mar. 20, 7:30 PM

This might not be your traditional tribute show, but trust me, you’re gonna get your fill of live Beatles music. Becoming The Beatles: Unplugged is a theatrical event weaves together over 300 stunning projections, 20 live songs and fascinating behind the scenes stories. Musician/story-teller Haley Marie orchestrates these elements as she guides you through the history-making events and heart breaking moments of the Beatles. With years of research and musical anaysis at her fingertips, Marie delivers a world-class performance about four lads who rose to incredible fame, their connection to classical music and how they changed the world forever.

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CONCERT: STAGE FRIGHT - THE DEF LEPPARD EXPERIENCE - Apr. 12, 2025, 7:30 PM
Apr
12
7:30 pm19:30

CONCERT: STAGE FRIGHT - THE DEF LEPPARD EXPERIENCE - Apr. 12, 2025, 7:30 PM

Stage Fright - The Def Leppard Experience performs hit after hit, and fan favorite deep tracks from the UK rock band - Def Leppard. With tons of Def Leppard song material in their vault, Stage Fright entertains audiences, and keep the party rocking !! Every show has won over the hearts of Def Leppard fans time and time again !! From past Def Leppard live tour's wardrobe changes and vintage looking guitars / stage props to the incredible loud and proud sound execution of song after song. Stage Fright - The Def Leppard Experience delivers every time !

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MOVIE: HERE - Dec. 15-19, 7:00 PM [Dark Night: Dec 13 & 14 - Pride and Prejudice]
Dec
15
to 19 Dec

MOVIE: HERE - Dec. 15-19, 7:00 PM [Dark Night: Dec 13 & 14 - Pride and Prejudice]

A generational story about families and the special place they inhabit, sharing in love, loss, laughter, and life. From the reunited director, writer, and stars of Forrest Gump (1994), Here is an original film about multiple families and a special place they inhabit. The story travels through generations, capturing the human experience in its purest form. Tom Hanks and Robin Wright star in this tale of love, loss, laughter and life, all of which happens, right Here.

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THEATRE: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE - Dec. 12-14, 7:00 PM
Dec
12
to 14 Dec

THEATRE: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE - Dec. 12-14, 7:00 PM

The Empress Theatre and F.P. Walshe High School Drama present Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. The story follows the turbulent relationship between Elizabeth Bennet, the daughter of a country gentleman, and Fitzwilliam Darcy, a rich aristocratic landowner. They must overcome the titular sins of pride and prejudice in order to fall in love and marry.

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CONCERT:  MATT ANDERSEN XMAS - Dec. 5, 7:30 PM
Dec
5
7:30 pm19:30

CONCERT: MATT ANDERSEN XMAS - Dec. 5, 7:30 PM

Join us for this bigger than life artist as he tours his Xmas show across the country. When Matt Andersen steps on stage, he brings a lifetime of music to every note he plays. Matt Andersen’s stage presence is informed by decades of cutting his teeth in dusty clubs, dim-lit bars, and grand theatres all over the world, delivering soulful performances that run the gamut from intimate to wall-shaking. In the studio, he’s always brought the same attention to detail and commitment to craft as he has to his live show, and the result - a multi-faceted and poignant body of work - has led him to amass over 28 million streams on Spotify and 26 million views on YouTube. BUY TICKETS

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MOVIE: GLADIATOR II - Nov. 30 - Dec. 4, 7:00 PM [Dark Nights: Nov 29 - Midnight Madness Movie, Dec. 5 - Matt Andersen]
Nov
30
to 4 Dec

MOVIE: GLADIATOR II - Nov. 30 - Dec. 4, 7:00 PM [Dark Nights: Nov 29 - Midnight Madness Movie, Dec. 5 - Matt Andersen]

Years after witnessing the death of Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius must enter the Colosseum after the powerful emperors of Rome conquer his home. With rage in his heart and the future of the empire at stake, he looks to the past to find the strength and honor needed to return the glory of Rome to its people.

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FREE MOVIE: ELF - Nov. 30, 2:00 PM
Nov
30
2:00 pm14:00

FREE MOVIE: ELF - Nov. 30, 2:00 PM

Buddy (Will Ferrell) was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler and raised to adulthood among Santa's elves. Unable to shake the feeling that he doesn't fit in, the adult Buddy travels to New York, in full elf uniform, in search of his real father. As it happens, this is Walter Hobbs (James Caan), a cynical businessman. After a DNA test proves this, Walter reluctantly attempts to start a relationship with the childlike Buddy with increasingly chaotic results.

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FREE MOVIE: SMOKEY AND THE BANDIT - Nov. 29, 8:00 PM
Nov
29
8:00 pm20:00

FREE MOVIE: SMOKEY AND THE BANDIT - Nov. 29, 8:00 PM

Big Enos (Pat McCormick) wants to drink Coors at a truck show, but in 1977 it was illegal to sell Coors east of the Mississippi River without a permit. Truck driver Bo "Bandit" Darville (Burt Reynolds) agrees to pick up the beer in Texas and drive it to Georgia within 28 hours. When Bo picks up hitchhiker Carrie (Sally Field), he attracts the attention of Sheriff Buford T. Justice (Jackie Gleason). Angry that Carrie will not marry his son, Justice embarks on a high-speed chase after Bandit. This movie is FREE and sponsored by Crocus Coulee Ranch

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CONCERT:  GOOD LOVELIES - Nov. 14, 7:30 PM
Nov
14
7:30 pm19:30

CONCERT: GOOD LOVELIES - Nov. 14, 7:30 PM

The rich complexity of life is the emotional focus of the much-anticipated new album from one of Canada’s most accomplished and harmonious trios – Good Lovelies. The songs on We Will Never Be the Same, crafted by the Juno Award-winning ensemble of Kerri Ough, Sue Passmore and Caroline Marie Brooks, are as compelling as the engaging vocal harmonies for which the group has been known for the last 17 years as they mine the complex feelings experienced by women who have come to ponder some of the big questions of life. This new album is both a return to a more elemental, acoustic-based musical platform reaching back to the early days of the Good Lovelies, as well as an immersive emotional experience crafted by three seasoned songwriters who bring their own real-life stories in all their dynamism and messy complexity to the fore.

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THEATRE:  CLUE: On Stage - Nov. 6-9, 7:00 PM
Nov
6
to 9 Nov

THEATRE: CLUE: On Stage - Nov. 6-9, 7:00 PM

This thrilling theatrical adaptation of the classic board game is a must see event that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Get ready for a thrilling journey through the mysterious Boddy Manor, where a murder has been committed. As the eccentric suspects gather in the opulent rooms, tension builds, and secrets are revealed. Every twist and turn will keep you on your toes, with unexpected revelations and witty one-liners that will have you laughing out loud. Will you be able to solve the crime before the final curtain falls.

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CONCERT: HAWKSLEY WORKMAN - Oct. 30th, 2024
Oct
30
7:30 pm19:30

CONCERT: HAWKSLEY WORKMAN - Oct. 30th, 2024

Hawksley Workman has garnered plenty of critical acclaim for his blend of cabaret pop and glam rock. He has released eleven full-length albums throughout his career with his album Lover/Fighter considered one of his masterpieces.  It's been 20 years since Hawksley Workman's 2003 album Lover/Fighter, and the songwriter will celebrate the milestone by taking the album back on tour this fall.

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CENTRE STAGE SERIES: MARIA DUNN TRIO - Oct. 25, 2024 - 7:30 PM
Oct
25
7:30 pm19:30

CENTRE STAGE SERIES: MARIA DUNN TRIO - Oct. 25, 2024 - 7:30 PM

Good songwriters venture out beyond their immediate time and space. 2022 Juno-winning* Maria Dunn finds power in the long view, following her curiosity to examine history and deeper meanings in everyday situations. Her breadth of large and small stories documents momentary snapshots and life-long lessons but the most important part comes in the way she fits personal portraits to the cinematic widescreen.

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MOVIE: WHITE BIRD - Oct. 26-31, 7:00 PM [Dark Nights Oct. 25 Maria Dunn & Oct. 30 Hawksley Workman]
Oct
25
to 31 Oct

MOVIE: WHITE BIRD - Oct. 26-31, 7:00 PM [Dark Nights Oct. 25 Maria Dunn & Oct. 30 Hawksley Workman]

Julian has struggled to belong ever since he was expelled from his former school for his treatment of Auggie Pullman. To transform his life, Julian's grandmother finally reveals her own story of courage. During her youth in Nazi-occupied France, a boy shelters her from mortal danger. Together, they find first love in a stunning, magical world of their own creation, while the boy's mother risks everything to keep her safe.

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CONCERT:  UP ON CRIPPLE CREEK featuring JOHN YORK of THE BYRDS - Oct. 8, 7:30 PM
Oct
8
7:30 am07:30

CONCERT: UP ON CRIPPLE CREEK featuring JOHN YORK of THE BYRDS - Oct. 8, 7:30 PM

Just over a decade ago a seven-member edition of Front Porch Roots Revue ran Up On Cripple Creek: The Songbook of “The Band” up the flagpole to an enthusiastic response from festival and theatre audiences. Armed with Band classics The Weight, Stage Fright, Shape I’m In, It Makes No Difference, Ophelia, When I Paint My Masterpiece, and The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down, this ensemble captures the magic that Levon Helm, Robbie Robertson, Garth Hudson, Richard Manuel and Rick Danko created. Now with the enlistment of former Byrd John York, the ensemble has added tunes from The Byrds and Bob Dylan songbooks, making for an authentic and soulful evening of classic Americana music.

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MOVIE: SINGING BACK THE BUFFALO - Sept. 20-26, 7:00 PM
Sept
20
to 26 Sept

MOVIE: SINGING BACK THE BUFFALO - Sept. 20-26, 7:00 PM

In a time of immense environmental degradation and global uncertainty, the buffalo can lead us to a better tomorrow. After a dark recent history, the buffalo herds of North America are awaiting their return, aided by dedicated Indigenous activists, leaders and communities, including award-winning Cree filmmaker Tasha Hubbard (nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up). Together with Blackfoot Elder Leroy Little Bear, Hubbard weaves an intimate story of humanity’s connections to buffalo and eloquently reveals how their return to the Great Plains can indeed usher in a new era of sustainability and balance.

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MOVIE:  BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE - Sep. 13 - 19, 7:00 PM [Dark Night: Sept 19 - The Paperboys]
Sept
13
to 19 Sept

MOVIE: BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE - Sep. 13 - 19, 7:00 PM [Dark Night: Sept 19 - The Paperboys]

Three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River after an unexpected family tragedy. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia's life soon gets turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter discovers a mysterious portal to the afterlife. When someone says Beetlejuice's name three times, the mischievous demon gleefully returns to unleash his very own brand of mayhem.

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MOVIE:  IT ENDS WITH US - Sep. 6 - 12 - 7:00 PM
Sept
6
to 12 Sept

MOVIE: IT ENDS WITH US - Sep. 6 - 12 - 7:00 PM

Lily Bloom moves to Boston to chase her lifelong dream of opening her own business. A chance meeting with charming neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid soon sparks an intense connection, but as the two fall deeply in love, she begins to see sides of Ryle that remind her of her parents' relationship. When Lily's first love, Atlas Corrigan, suddenly reenters her life, her relationship with Ryle gets upended, leaving her with an impossible choice.

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MOVIE: TRAP - Aug. 25-29, 7:00 PM [No Movie: Aug 23 (Vaudeville), Aug 24 (Drag out the Love)]
Aug
25
to 29 Aug

MOVIE: TRAP - Aug. 25-29, 7:00 PM [No Movie: Aug 23 (Vaudeville), Aug 24 (Drag out the Love)]

A father and his teen daughter attend a pop concert only to realize they've entered the center of a dark and sinister event. Lady Raven is a famous pop star. Two of her fans, Cooper and his daughter Riley, attend the concert with high spirits, but things slowly begin to change their tune. Amongst the screams of adoration and sounds of applause, the concert itself has a hidden identity: a front to fish out an infamous serial killer known as The Butcher.

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