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SHELL THEATRE

PERFORMANCESERIES 2013-2014

• 11 Spectacular Shows

• 2 Tickets to each of the 5 shows to share with friends,while supplies last, starting September 1: Going to Graceland, Brian Gore, Jenie Thai, Musica Intima and Strings and Swing

• Invitation to VIP Wine/Cheese Reception at Intermission of Season Opener

• One month pass to Dow Centennial Centre

Welcome to the 10th Anniversaryseason at Shell Theatre! They saytime flies when you are having funand in the case of theperformances over the last tenyears, truer words were neverspoken.

This season, we are rolling out the red carpet and invitingthe community to come out and celebrate some amazingmoments from the past, and sample some tastes of thefuture with an assortment of amazing live performances.

The Professional Series is sure to delight with high energybands like Spirit of the West and the always popularGeorge Canyon. This season Fort Saskatchewan’s veryown songbird Jenie Thai will be featured and Decemberwill be extra special as Jimmy Rankin pays a visit tocelebrate Christmas.

The Fort Series will feature some great local talent withLisa Hewitt’s Little Ol' Opry show, Donald Lee, Big RedShoe and Kory Wlos taking the stage.

Of course, the Family Series is always delightful and thisyear we welcome back the Missoula Children's Theatre forBlackbeard the Pirate, Canadian children’s icon FredPenner is coming for a free Family Day concert, and funnyguy Norman Foote featuring school choirs from FortSaskatchewan and Sherwood Park!

So much to look forward to this season so be sure to getyour season’s tickets to avoid missing out on what looksto be one of our best seasons yet. I’d like to wish a happy10th anniversary to the Shell Theatre staff, volunteers,sponsors and patrons. It’s because of all of you, that wecan enjoy this world class facility.

Sincerely,

Gale Katchur

$275 Adult $250 Seniors/Youth

Season Ticketsavailable starting June 19

Single Ticketsavailable starting June 26

professional seriesmayor’s message

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TABLE OFCONTENTSprofessional series. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

spirit of the west, george canyon,going to graceland, brian gore, jenie thai, bardic form/lamond &macissac, jimmy rankin, musica intima,strings & swing, sass jordan, spin

eyeGO to the arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

complimentary handivan service . . 10

connect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

fort series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12

lisa hewitt, donald lee/kacafeenatedquartet, big red shoe, kory wlos

family series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14

missoula children’s theatre, fred penner,norman foote

seating plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

ticket discounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

tickets - 3 ways to order. . . . . . . . . 17

distance map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

performance series calendar . . . . . 18

NEW Pricesinclude

applicable tax,service chargesand facility fee


D O W P R E S E N T S :

spirit of the westSeptember 20, 2013 – 7:30 pm

TICKETS: $45 Adults $42 Seniors/Youth

One of Canada’s most beloved legacyartists, Spirit of the West bring theirboundless musical talent and renownedstorytelling to the Shell Theatre stage.Writers of Canada’s honorary nationalanthem, Home For A Rest, Spirit of theWest’s show is energetic, eclectic andthoroughly inspiring.

sotw.ca

S H E L L P R E S E N T S :

george canyonSeptember 27, 2013 – 7:30 pm


Not only is George Canyon an honoraryColonel for the Canadian Air Force, buthe’s one heck of a country singer. I Believein Angels is one of the most played songson Canadian country radio and is only asmall insight into the level of talent anddedication that Canyon possesses. Canyon engages his fans the old fashionedway, by tirelessly playing exceptionalshows and loving every minute of it.George Canyon performed a sold out showat Shell Theatre on December 1, 2008.

georgecanyon.com

going to graceland

October 4, 2013 – 7:30 pm


When Paul Simon’s Graceland album wasfirst released, Robert Christgau enthused“so strange, so sweet, so willful, soradically incongruous and plainlybeautiful.” It’s easy to see why the JamesMurdoch Band, along with members of LeFuzz, found inspiration in this album. 9 talented musicians show off their musicalprowess as they bring the albumGraceland alive onstage, making it theirown without diverging too far from itsoriginal extraordinary beauty.

jamesmurdochband.com

featuring the james murdoch band & members of le fuzz

SPECIAL ACOUSTIC CONCERT WITH


your town insong and image featuring visual artist bill russell andguest vocalist thea neumann

October 25, 2013 – 7:30 pm


Known as a “poet of the guitar,” Brian Gore’soriginal playing and composition have storylines that take the listener on spellbindingrides through a range and depth of moods.Versatile Canadian illustrator Bill Russell turnsGore’s music into an evocative multimedianarrative. Get whisked away as projectedimagery and live drawing happens in realtime from the stage to the screen in sync withthe music. A video montage integrating someuniquely Fort Saskatchewan features will bedebuted as this one-time only concert event.Brian Gore has performed with his celebratedInternational Guitar Night tour at ShellTheatre in 2008 and 2010. Thea Neumann’sspectacular voice is back by request afterblowing Shell Theatre audiences away inMarch 2012.

songandimage.com

GUITARIST BRIAN GORE IN CONCERT: jenie thaiNovember 9, 2013 – 7:30 pm


If one were to mix Muddy Waters, EllaFitzgerald and Tom Waits together youwould have Fort Sask’s own Jenie Thai.Described as an old bluesy soul with astyle all her own. Thai’s fearlessness onthe piano and energetic show is a perfectcollaboration of classical techniques andjazz sensibilities with an unexpectedtornado of personality for good measure.Jenie Thai performed to a sold outaudience for a special on stage show inFebruary 2012.

jeniethai.ca

west meets eastfeaturing bardic form and mary jane lamond & wendy macisaac

November 29, 2013 – 7:30 pm


Alberta musicians, Bardic Form, start ourjourney as West Meets East, with anintoxicating mix of exotic guitar musicfrom all over the world. Our journeycontinues to the shores of Cape Breton,with the mesmerizing Gaelic vocals ofMary Jane Lamond and the Celtic roots ofWendy MacIsaac’s fiddle.

bardicform.commaryjaneandwendy.com

Bardic Form isback by demandafter 2 stunning

intermission stageperformances.



jimmy rankinDecember 13, 2013 – 7:30 pm


Jimmy Rankin puts on one heck of a liveshow, honed to a fine edge as an award-winning solo artist and vocalist, guitarplayer, and principal songwriter for themulti-platinum, chart-topping Canadiangroup, The Rankins. Join us as Jimmybrings fun and yuletide cheer to the ShellTheatre stage, helping us to rediscoverthe unfettered joy and warm nostalgiathat makes Christmas special.

jimmyrankin.com

musica intima January 18, 2014 – 7:30 pm


Musica Intima is an 8 person vocalensemble with a warm engaging stagepresence filled with a spontaneity anddirectness all their own. John Fraser fromthe National Post proclaims Music Intimato be “the most exciting small choir in the land.”

musicaintima.org

strings and swing February 1, 2014 – 7:30 pm


This encore with a twist, brings back Jesse Peters on the piano by populardemand, and adds Canadian vocal andfiddle sensation Lizzy Hoyt to spice up FortSaskatchewan with both a colourful andtraditional set of jazz, soul and Celticfavourites.

jessepetermusic.comlizzyhoyt.com

S H E L L P R E S E N T S :



sass jordanFebruary 21, 2014 – 7:30 pm


To describe this internationally recognizedJuno Award winner as less than iconicwould be doing her a disservice. SassJordan has played with Aerosmith, AliceCooper and Joe Cocker to name just afew. She’s sold more than a million recordsworldwide and now she’s bringing herrootsy, intimate, acoustic show to ShellTheatre.

sassjordan.com

evalyn parry’s spinMarch 8, 2014 – 7:30 pm


Celebrate International Women’s Day withinnovative, award-winning Toronto artistEvalyn Parry as she takes her audience onan uncommon theatrical and musicaljourney in Spin, her tour-de-forceperformance celebrating the Bicycle asmuse, musical instrument and agent forsocial change. One part documentary andanother part musical activism, Parry spinsa web of stories which travel from 19thcentury women’s emancipation to 21stcentury consumer culture, peeling backlayers of history to ultimately reveal aprofoundly contemporary and personalheart to her theme of liberation.

evalynparry.com

1. Pick a show.

2. Go to the Dow Centennial Centreticket centre.

3. Present your student card and ask foran eyeGO to the Arts ticket.

eyeGOto the arts!Students between Grade 7 and 12

enjoy $5 tickets to all Shell Theatre

Performance Series events.

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complimentary handivan service

A G R I U M P R E S E N T S :

Shayne Sharpe

AN ACOUSTIC EVENING WITH

There’s no excuse for missing a special event atthe City of Fort Saskatchewan’s Dow CentennialCentre and Shell Theatre thanks to the SpecialTransportation Services Society, the City of FortSaskatchewan and Shayne Sharpe. The STSSwheelchair accessible handivan service isavailable to Fort Saskatchewan residents, andcan be booked by calling 780.940.5247.


lisa hewittSeptember 21, 2013 – 7:30 pm


Western darling and international countrymusic talent Lisa Hewitt displays herpassion for traditional country music in her Little Ole Opry Classic CountryRoadshow. Her performance looks andsounds like the opry of days old andreunites audiences with the songs theylove from yesterday.

lisahewitt.com

donald lee AND THE KACAFEENATED QUARTET

September 28, 2013 – 7:30 pm

TICKETS: FREE (ticket required)

Celebrating Alberta Culture Days

Fort Saskatchewan musician Donald Leehelps us celebrate Alberta Culture Days,starting the evening off with old and new favourites. Lee then joins theKacafeenated Saxophone Quartet sharinga mix of caffeine and cacophony (but notreally). This diverse saxophone quartetshowcases the breadth and depth of thesaxophone sound.

alittlelightmusic.com

fort series

big red shoewith guest vocalist Erin Gott

November 1, 2013 – 7:30 pm


Fort Saskatchewan’s finest conglom - eration of whimsy and wit cover the hitsof today and the classics of the past.When one of the members is described asa ‘technocratic power hobbit’, how couldone chance not seeing this very talented,exceptionally fun, band.

bandmix.ca/big-red-shoe

kory wlosJanuary 25, 2014 – 7:30 pm


Influenced by Patsy Cline, Garth Brooksand Paul Brandt, this talented FortSaskatchewan teacher brings his popularHockey Song, and much more, to thestage. With a tonne of talent and limitlessenergy, Kory Wlos will touch your earswith his music and your heart with hislyrics.

korywlos.com

8 ticket limit per household

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MISSOULA CHILDREN’S THEATRE’S

blackbeard the pirate November 23, 2013 – 3 pm & 5:30 pm

TICKETS: $12 (everyone)

Avast ye mateys! Come join MissoulaChildren's Theatre as a lazy day at the beachturns into a mystery of missing treasure.Blackbeard’s treasure has disappeared, andonly with the help of crabby crabs, melodiousmermaids, cantankerous crocodiles andprecocious parrots can the legendary treasurebe found!

Youth in Kindergarten through Grade 12 arewelcome to join us for an open audition onMonday, November 18 at 4 pm in the ShellTheatre lobby. No preparation is necessary.There is a $20 participation fee for those thatare cast.

mctinc.org

fred pennerFamily Day, Feb., 17, 2014 – 3 pm

TICKETS: FREE - thanks to Qualico Communities(ticket required)

Acclaimed family entertainer Fred Pennerwill treat Fort Saskatchewan to one of hispatented energy packed family shows.Penner’s performance focuses on abetterment of humanity rooted inintegrity. He has the ability to blendhonesty, self esteem and musically strongsongs with wonderful messages for theentire family.

fredpenner.com

norman footeMarch 20 & 21, 2014 – 7 pm

TICKETS: $12 (everyone)

Juno Award winning musician andentertainer, Norman Foote brings hisamazing songs and all-ages comedy to theShell Theatre. Joining Norman, and hisprops with attitude, on stage as hisanimated wall of sound are school choirsfrom Fort Saskatchewan and SherwoodPark for our “Friends and Neighbours”concert.

March 20: Featuring students from FortSaskatchewan Elementary School, Our Lady ofAngels School, Fultonvale School, and EcoleRudolph Hennig.

March 21: Featuring students from WestboroSchool, James Mowat Elementary School andWin Ferguson Community School.

normanfoote.com

M U S G R A V E A G E N C I E S H O S P I T A L I T Y

I N N S & S U I T E S P R E S E N T S :

Q U A L I C O C O M M U N I T I E S

P R E S E N T S

family series

8 ticket limit per household

ticket discountsMULTIPLE SHOW DISCOUNTS*

2-3 shows: receive 10% offregular ticket price



*Available only for Shell Theatre ProfessionalSeries. Tickets must be purchased at the sametime to receive a discount.

GROUP DISCOUNT APPLICABLE TO THE SAME PERFORMANCE*

10-14 tickets: 10% off the regular price



25+ tickets : 25% off the regular price*Tickets must be purchased at the same time to receive a discount.

seating plan

BALCONY

MAIN FLOOR

STAGE

• All prices include applicabletaxes, service charges andfacility fees.

• Wheelchair accessible.

• Infrared hearing assist system.

• For Shell Theatre Performanceseries events, children under theage of 2 are free providing theyare sitting on the accompanyingadult’s lap. Certain restrictionsmay apply to specific shows.

• With the exception of bottledwater, food and refreshmentsare not permitted in the theatre.

• To minimize interruptions toperformers and patrons, late-comers will be seated at thediscretion of the Front of HouseManager.

• Events are subject tocancellation and change.


spirit of the west

sept. 20 sept. 21 sept. 27 sept. 28 oct. 4 oct. 25

nov. 1 nov. 9 nov. 23 nov. 29 dec. 13 jan. 18

jan.25 feb. 1 feb. 17 feb. 21 mar. 8 mar. 20-21

lisa hewitt georgecanyon

kacafeenatedquartet

going tograceland brian gore

big red shoe jenie thai blackbeardthe pirate

bardic formlamond &macisaac

jimmy rankin

musica intima

kory wlos strings andswing fred penner sass jordan evalyn

parry’s spinnorman foote

shell theatre performance series calendar

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8700 - 84 Street - Fort Saskatchewan

780.992.6400

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The Shell Theatre box office will be open one hour prior to performances.

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1.888.655.9090

ON-LINE

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EXCITING NEWS!You can now use your City of Fort Saskatchewanreloadable gift card forticket purchases made at the Dow Centennial Centre.

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