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Join us as we spread our theatrical wings: the Claresholm Arts Society is presenting their first play, Blithe Spirit! We are well known for our Musicals. The cast has been hard at work rehearsing under the direction of Isabella DeDominicis. So many lines, so many laughs... you won't want to miss it!

Seeking background material for a novel he is writing, Charles Condomine invites medium Madame Arcati to his home to conduct a séance. Skeptical, Charles, his wife Ruth and their guests, George and Violet Bradman, witness her mystic work, while also restraining themselves from laughing. Soon after, Charles finds himself in a tough predicament when he discovers the spirit of his first wife has returned. Join us for all of the fun that follows!

There are only four shows, with Friday night being our first dinner theatre (Prime Rib!!) so tickets will sell fast. Thank you for supporting the arts in Claresholm!

Thursday May 26- 7 PM
Friday May 27- 5:30PM (Prime Rib Dinner)
Saturday May 28- 1 PM
Saturday May 28- 7 PM

TICKETS!
With only four shows (one being a prime rib dinner theatre), ticket numbers are limited! You will want to grab your tickets quickly!

https://blithespiritclaresholm.eventbrite.ca


The Claresholm Arts Society was formed in 2013 to create awareness, increase participation, build relationships and facilitate opportunities for the talent that abounds in our community. Our registered nonprofit organization has produced musical theatre productions including FAME, Little Shop of Horrors, Willy Wonka, Back to the 80s, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and Beauty & The Beast. We have hosted numerous student and community art shows. Our annual quilt show takes place in May and we hold community movie nights throughout the year. We are a proud past member of artsVest Alberta and have partnered with local businesses for arts projects including a graffiti mural.

BRIGHTEN YOUR HOLIDAYS AND SHARE SOME FAMILY MAGIC THIS SEASON ON AN ADVENTURE YOU’LL CHERISH FOR A LIFETIME!

It’s Christmas Eve and a young girl named Klara has just received the most magical gift from her eccentric Uncle Drosselmeyer – a handsome nutcracker doll.

Little does she know as she falls asleep, weary from the family’s holiday celebrations, that her new toy is about to spark her imagination and take her on a dreamy adventure to the Land of Sweets! Join Klara and her nutcracker doll as they embark on a magical journey featuring epic battles with some pesky rats, a snow queen, a beautiful fairy, a dashing cavalier, and of course, her nutcracker prince.

Celebrate the holiday season with this long-standing Alberta tradition created by our very own Edmund Stripe, set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless score. Featuring a cast of 120 performers made up of students from local dance schools including Alberta Ballet School, and a live orchestra from the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, Alberta Ballet’s The Nutcracker is a crowd-pleaser that has audiences returning year after year.

Grand sets, stunning costumes, and breathtaking choreography round out this timeless holiday production that is sure to delight even the youngest ballet fans.

PLEASE NOTE: We strongly encourage fans to purchase tickets through the links found on Alberta Ballet’s official website, www.albertaballet.com.

Edmonton - December 2nd to 5th, 2021
Calgary - December 10th to 24th, 2021

A performance of some haunted classical music like you’ve never seen before. Fever's Candlelight is an intimate performance set in a historical building that is almost as stunning as the pieces you’ll hear. Savor the music in a uniquely romantic atmosphere created by flickering candlelight and the other classical music lovers. You'll be hearing some selections from the best known composers in history - discover new music and classics that everyone loves in the most magical setting!

What You Will Enjoy
An intimate ambience in a beautiful venue bathed in candlelight
A talented string quartet performing a mix of classical and modern spooky pieces
The stunning architecture of the iconic Lantern Community Church
A safe, comfortable and socially-distanced event

Venue: Lantern Community Church
Dates and times: October 26 at 7:00PM and 9:00PM
Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 30 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant
View the FAQs for this event here
Your safety is Fever's priority. You can read the safety measures for this event here.
Please note : In accordance with new regulations put in place by the Alberta government, it will be mandatory for all attendees to show their proof of vaccination or an eligible negative COVID test to the event staff in order to access the event.

Tentative Program
“Thriller” - Michael Jackson
“This Is Halloween” from The Nightmare Before Christmas - Danny Elfman
“In the Hall of the Mountain King” - Edvard Grieg
“Marche Funèbre”- Frédéric Chopin
“Hedwig's Theme” from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone - John Williams
“Ghostbusters (Theme)” - Ray Parker Jr.
“Beetlejuice (Theme)” - Danny Elfman
“Stranger Things (Theme)” - S U R V I V E
“Halloween (Theme)” - John Carpenter
“The Addams Family (Theme)” - Vic Mizzy
“Psycho (Theme)” - Bernard Herrmann
“Danse Macabre” - Camille Saint-Saëns
“Funeral March of a Marionette” - Charles Gounod
“Death and the Maiden” - Franz Schubert
“The Old Castle” - Modest Mussorgsky
“String Quartet No. 8 (Dresden Quartet)” - Dmitri Shostakovich
“Der Erlkönig” - Franz Schubert

Performers
Listeso String Quartet