BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Northern Arts & Cultural Centre - ECPv6.13.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.naccnt.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Northern Arts & Cultural Centre REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Edmonton BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240309T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240309T193000 DTSTAMP:20260522T182214 CREATED:20230922T225317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240309T014625Z UID:10000041-1710012600-1710012600@www.naccnt.ca SUMMARY:Heart of the Dene Storytelling Festival: Fort Smith DESCRIPTION:Heart of the DeneIN PARTNERSHIP WITH Northwestel\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaggie Mercredi is Denesoline from Gani Koe’ and is a member of the Kai Taile’ Dene First Nation.With a vivid imagination since childhood\, she could visualize the stories heard around her\, understanding them\, then re-sharing them in her own way. She was introduced to the performing arts as a young adult\, inspiring her to learn more about theatre. She joined various performance groups\, became a co-founder of an Indigenous theatre group in the North\,graduated from the Centre for Indigenous Theatre in Toronto\, and completed storytelling and music residencies at the Banff Centre for the Arts. With the skills and knowledge gained\, she has written\, directed\, and produced for many venues. She has also coached groups in theatre and performance skills training. Maggie is honoured and excited with the opportunity to write alongside other artists in bringing alive the stories we carry from our language\,our ancestors\, our parents\, our family\, friends and communities for the future generations to enjoy\,long after we are gone. \n\n\n\nDavid Gon is Tlicho. He was born in Yellowknife and raised in the bush with the traditional way of life. He then moved to Behchoko to start school. He grew up listening to the beat of the drum and watched people dance to the rhythm. He taught himself how to play when he was 12 years old\, on a guitar his father bought him. David later formed a band called ‘Captain Eddy’.David has written his own songs and recorded albums of original music. His music is the expression of the value of the old ways as well as the new\, using the traditional Dene drum\, reflecting early influences and admiration of the wisdom\, stories and songs of the land\,his ancestors\, the Elders and the hopes and dreams of the young people. David has performed at Expo 86 in Vancouver\, at the Canada Winter Games in Cape Breton in 1987\, at Culture Canada in Ottawa in 1988\, and the Arctic Winter Games in 1990. \n\n\n\nCassandra (River) Blondin Burt is a two-spirit Dene Poet\, Artist\, and Earth Medicine Maker. Their work is grounded in the exploration of healing through co-creation with earth and story. Cassandra believes that the radical act of being in-relation to our other-than-human-relations is an act of political and personal rebellion\,and a pathway for collective and personal transformation and healing.Through a deepening relationship with the land-body we call Earth\, Cassandra explores regenerative art and creation praxis that allows them to move through myriad contemporary settler-colonial social structures and ideologies with intent\, and curiosity. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by: URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/heart-of-the-dene-storytelling-festival-in-ft-smith/ LOCATION:Roaring Rapids Hall\, Ft. Smith\, NT\, Canada CATEGORIES:Fort Smith,NACC Presents,Spoken Word and Music Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.naccnt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Storytelling-fest-v.5-e1693941607525.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240312T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240312T193000 DTSTAMP:20260522T182214 CREATED:20230922T225316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T190314Z UID:10000042-1710271800-1710271800@www.naccnt.ca SUMMARY:NACC Presents: Heart of the Dene Storytelling Festival DESCRIPTION:Heart of the DeneIN PARTNERSHIP WITH Northwestel\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaggie Mercredi is Denesoline from Gani Koe’ and is a member of the Kai Taile’ Dene First Nation.With a vivid imagination since childhood\, she could visualize the stories heard around her\, understanding them\, then re-sharing them in her own way. She was introduced to the performing arts as a young adult\, inspiring her to learn more about theatre. She joined various performance groups\, became a co-founder of an Indigenous theatre group in the North\,graduated from the Centre for Indigenous Theatre in Toronto\, and completed storytelling and music residencies at the Banff Centre for the Arts. With the skills and knowledge gained\, she has written\, directed\, and produced for many venues. She has also coached groups in theatre and performance skills training. Maggie is honoured and excited with the opportunity to write alongside other artists in bringing alive the stories we carry from our language\,our ancestors\, our parents\, our family\, friends and communities for the future generations to enjoy\,long after we are gone. \n\n\n\nDavid Gon is Tlicho. He was born in Yellowknife and raised in the bush with the traditional way of life. He then moved to Behchoko to start school. He grew up listening to the beat of the drum and watched people dance to the rhythm. He taught himself how to play when he was 12 years old\, on a guitar his father bought him. David later formed a band called ‘Captain Eddy’.David has written his own songs and recorded albums of original music. His music is the expression of the value of the old ways as well as the new\, using the traditional Dene drum\, reflecting early influences and admiration of the wisdom\, stories and songs of the land\,his ancestors\, the Elders and the hopes and dreams of the young people. David has performed at Expo 86 in Vancouver\, at the Canada Winter Games in Cape Breton in 1987\, at Culture Canada in Ottawa in 1988\, and the Arctic Winter Games in 1990. \n\n\n\nCassandra (River) Blondin Burt is a two-spirit Dene Poet\, Artist\, and Earth Medicine Maker. Their work is grounded in the exploration of healing through co-creation with earth and story. Cassandra believes that the radical act of being in-relation to our other-than-human-relations is an act of political and personal rebellion\,and a pathway for collective and personal transformation and healing.Through a deepening relationship with the land-body we call Earth\, Cassandra explores regenerative art and creation praxis that allows them to move through myriad contemporary settler-colonial social structures and ideologies with intent\, and curiosity. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by: URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/nacc-presents-heart-of-the-dene-storytelling-festival/ LOCATION:Northern Arts and Cultural Centre (NACC)\, 4701 52nd Ave\, Yellowknife\, NT\, X1A 2N7\, Canada CATEGORIES:NACC Presents,Spoken Word and Music Festival,Yellowknife ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.naccnt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Storytelling-fest-v.5-e1693941607525.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240406T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240406T193000 DTSTAMP:20260522T182214 CREATED:20230922T225315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T195742Z UID:10000054-1712431800-1712431800@www.naccnt.ca SUMMARY:NACC Presents: MOZONGI DESCRIPTION:By NYATA-NYATA Dance Company\n\n\n\nMozongi (Return) is a piece about time and\, more precisely\, the physics of time. The step is weight\, and weight is time. Not repetition\, but persistence. The structure of Mozongi thus unfolds through the contrasts of movement and immobility\, of the one and of the many\, to give shape to a primordial conflict – that of time\, which consumes space. Zab Maboungou/Compagnie Danse Nyata-Nyata has traced the trajectories of a revised and corrected contemporaneity for more than three decades. Zab Maboungou assumes the general and artistic direction of the company\, founded in 1987. As its choreographer\, and through her renewed art of rhythms and vibrant space\, he creates works with powerful gestures that stage the bodies of committed artists of dance and music\, both active and meditative\, who transform our relationship to time and life. \n\n\n\nFounder of the renowned Zab Maboungou/Compagnie Danse Nyata Nyata\, artist-choreographer and performer\, professor of philosophy and author\, Zab Maboungou has distinguished herself on all artistic and cultural action fronts. Her contribution\, remarkably\, unites and transcends identities and genres without ever diluting the knowledge and practices it has\, with a consistency that has never been denied. She has innovated and developed to propose a living art\, that is to say\, an art which goes beyond stories and communities and wants to stage beings and their time.Born in Paris but coming from Congo-Brazzaville\, she grew up in a post-independence atmosphere\, where she was introduced to dance. Zab Maboungou managed to translate and establish another presence and focus for the imagination\, thanks to her work and its involvement in artistic and cultural development. \n\n\n\n\n“…an unforgettable contemporary African dance. Mozongi is a dance of tremendous strength and purpose. In this immensely powerful performance\, a mere four dancers manage to suggest the presence of thousands.” \nLinde-Howe-Beck\, The Gazette\, 2001\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZab Maboungou\n\n\nZab Maboungou knows how to inhabit a scenic space\, not only physically but also mentally\, even spiritually. Lili Marin\, Kaos Magazine\, Montreal\, 2001\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by: URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/nacc-presents-mozongi/ LOCATION:Northern Arts and Cultural Centre (NACC)\, 4701 52nd Ave\, Yellowknife\, NT\, X1A 2N7\, Canada CATEGORIES:NACC Presents,Special Shows,Yellowknife ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.naccnt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Front-Page-Event-Icon-mozongi.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240511T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240511T193000 DTSTAMP:20260522T182214 CREATED:20230922T225315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T221453Z UID:10000055-1715455800-1715455800@www.naccnt.ca SUMMARY:NACC Presents: BENCHED DESCRIPTION:UPPERCUT DANSETEATREINTERNATIONAL GUESTS FROM DENMARK\n\n\n\nBENCHED is a brutally honest bodily tale about life’s big and very small questions. About settling down. About daring to sit in opposition\, about sitting cross legged\, about being sat\, put off or benched. About taking\, creating\, and giving space\, and preferably remembering to do so before falling on your ass where the bench ends. Uppercut Danseteater is a diverse and international dance company that was founded in 1982 by Cher Geurtze and Ann Crooset as one of the first modern companies in Denmark. BENCHED is a classic Uppercut Danseteater piece\, in the way that the individual dancers’ background\, stories and strengths both as persons and performers\, are brought to the stage. With a starting point in the dance genres they have trained in- such as break\, contemporary dance\,street dance genres and capoeira -BENCHED fuses the many languages of dance into a dynamic physical performance that encompasses all of life’s emotions: Joy\, anger\, confusion\, humor\, love\, compassion\, frustration…the list goes on. \n\n\n\nCREDITS\n\n\n\nCONCEPT & CHOREOGRAPHYStephanie Thomasen\, in collaboration with the dancersSCENOGRAPHYJohan KølkjærLIGHT DESIGNPeter LøkkeDANCERSFive dancers from Uppercut Danseteater’s ensemble\, amongst others\, Mark Philip\, Kriss Mensa\, Adam Tocuyo and Jens Schyth BrøndumThe performance is supported by The Danish Arts Foundation \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by: URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/nacc-presents-benched/ LOCATION:Northern Arts and Cultural Centre (NACC)\, 4701 52nd Ave\, Yellowknife\, NT\, X1A 2N7\, Canada CATEGORIES:NACC Presents,Season Shows,Yellowknife ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.naccnt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/benched-event-icon.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240525T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240525T193000 DTSTAMP:20260522T182214 CREATED:20230922T225314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T214044Z UID:10000056-1716665400-1716665400@www.naccnt.ca SUMMARY:NACC Presents: Johnny Cole - Meet me at The Rex DESCRIPTION:A Celebration of Metis Roots\n\n\n\nFor fifty years\, Norman Glowach has been playing music in Yellowknife. He started playing the drums\, but he also sings and plays guitar. Growing up in Yellowknife\, Norm has been fortunate to play many styles of music. At an early age\, he played in school bands and stage bands. Professionally\, he’s played old time music\, fiddle music\, country music\, rock & roll\, jazz and blues. These musical experiences all come out in the music he writes and records. He has run his studio\, Spiritwalker Productions\, for over 30 years in downtown Yellowknife. Norm credits the driving force behind his persona Johnny Cole and the musical Meet Me at the Rex to be the pictures and stories of his family’s history. Norman started Meet Me at the Rex eleven years ago when he began searching for ancestors on his mother’s side. At that time\, he was working at the NWT Archives. This gave him an understanding of how to access data from the various levels of archives in Canada. As information and images came forward about his ancestors\, songs started to come to him. At that point\, he didn’t have the idea of creating a production containing these songs – he was just trying to understand his roots. He began to understand his ancestors’ role in the development of Canada. \n\n\n\nIn his search\, Norm was able to find French and Irish roots in the Red River Colony who mixed with Indigenous peoples\, creating the Métis who populated Western Canada. As the show was coming together\, long-time friends came forward to give him direction. One friend told him the roots he was writing about had a common theme: a story that was similar to that of many other Métis in our country. This gave focus to the project and has been a theme in shaping this show. Norm’s family roots run deep in Canada. Over the years\, the branches stretched to Yellowknife. The production is called Meet Me at the Rex as an homage to Norman’s grandparents\, who were the owners of this popular cafe from 1941 -1966. The Rex was a meeting place and home to many stories of how his family came to Yellowknife. He chose the 1950s time period to tell the story as this was a significant era for the Café. Norm has said\, “At times\, I’ve felt like my ancestors were guiding me in the writing of the songs\, the searching for information\, and are present during the live productions.” \n\n\n\nCome on in\, sit down\, and have some coffee and pie. Meet me at the Rex. \n\n\n\nYellowknife PerformanceNorman Glowach – Johnny ColeDave Martineau – Guitar and VocalsPaul Martineau – Drums and VocalsPat Braden – Bass and VocalsLaura Vinson – VocalsKaren Shepard – Fiddle and VocalsTyler Hawkins – Guitar and VocalsPaul White – Piano and Vocals \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by: URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/nacc-presents-norman-glowach-as-johnny-cole/ LOCATION:Northern Arts and Cultural Centre (NACC)\, 4701 52nd Ave\, Yellowknife\, NT\, X1A 2N7\, Canada CATEGORIES:NACC Presents,Special Shows,Yellowknife ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.naccnt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/real-jc-front.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240527T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240527T193000 DTSTAMP:20260522T182214 CREATED:20230922T225314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T214213Z UID:10000057-1716838200-1716838200@www.naccnt.ca SUMMARY:Johnny Cole - Meet me at The Rex in Fort Simpson DESCRIPTION:A Celebration of Metis Roots\n\n\n\nFor fifty years\, Norman Glowach has been playing music in Yellowknife. He started playing the drums\, but he also sings and plays guitar. Growing up in Yellowknife\, Norm has been fortunate to play many styles of music. At an early age\, he played in school bands and stage bands. Professionally\, he’s played old time music\, fiddle music\, country music\, rock & roll\, jazz and blues. These musical experiences all come out in the music he writes and records. He has run his studio\, Spiritwalker Productions\, for over 30 years in downtown Yellowknife. Norm credits the driving force behind his persona Johnny Cole and the musical Meet Me at the Rex to be the pictures and stories of his family’s history. Norman started Meet Me at the Rex eleven years ago when he began searching for ancestors on his mother’s side. At that time\, he was working at the NWT Archives. This gave him an understanding of how to access data from the various levels of archives in Canada. As information and images came forward about his ancestors\, songs started to come to him. At that point\, he didn’t have the idea of creating a production containing these songs – he was just trying to understand his roots. He began to understand his ancestors’ role in the development of Canada. \n\n\n\nIn his search\, Norm was able to find French and Irish roots in the Red River Colony who mixed with Indigenous peoples\, creating the Métis who populated Western Canada. As the show was coming together\, long-time friends came forward to give him direction. One friend told him the roots he was writing about had a common theme: a story that was similar to that of many other Métis in our country. This gave focus to the project and has been a theme in shaping this show. Norm’s family roots run deep in Canada. Over the years\, the branches stretched to Yellowknife. The production is called Meet Me at the Rex as an homage to Norman’s grandparents\, who were the owners of this popular cafe from 1941 -1966. The Rex was a meeting place and home to many stories of how his family came to Yellowknife. He chose the 1950s time period to tell the story as this was a significant era for the Café. Norm has said\, “At times\, I’ve felt like my ancestors were guiding me in the writing of the songs\, the searching for information\, and are present during the live productions.” \n\n\n\nCome on in\, sit down\, and have some coffee and pie. Meet me at the Rex. \n\n\n\nFort Simpson PerformanceNorman Glowach – Johnny ColeDave Martineau – Guitar and VocalsPaul Martineau – Drums and VocalsPat Braden – Bass and VocalsLaura Vinson – VocalsKaren Shepard – Fiddle and Vocals \n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Family Package Adult $15\, Youth $5 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by: URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/norman-glowach-as-johnny-cole-in-fort-simpson/ LOCATION:Liidlii Kue Elementary School\, Ft. Simpson\, NT\, Canada CATEGORIES:Fort Simpson,NACC Presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.naccnt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/real-jc-front.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240529T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240529T193000 DTSTAMP:20260522T182214 CREATED:20230922T225313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T220411Z UID:10000058-1717011000-1717011000@www.naccnt.ca SUMMARY:Johnny Cole - Meet me at The Rex in Hay River DESCRIPTION:Celebration of Metis Roots\n\n\n\nFor fifty years\, Norman Glowach has been playing music in Yellowknife. He started playing the drums\, but he also sings and plays guitar. Growing up in Yellowknife\, Norm has been fortunate to play many styles of music. At an early age\, he played in school bands and stage bands. Professionally\, he’s played old time music\, fiddle music\, country music\, rock & roll\, jazz and blues. These musical experiences all come out in the music he writes and records. He has run his studio\, Spiritwalker Productions\, for over 30 years in downtown Yellowknife. Norm credits the driving force behind his persona Johnny Cole and the musical Meet Me at the Rex to be the pictures and stories of his family’s history. Norman started Meet Me at the Rex eleven years ago when he began searching for ancestors on his mother’s side. At that time\, he was working at the NWT Archives. This gave him an understanding of how to access data from the various levels of archives in Canada. As information and images came forward about his ancestors\, songs started to come to him. At that point\, he didn’t have the idea of creating a production containing these songs – he was just trying to understand his roots. He began to understand his ancestors’ role in the development of Canada. \n\n\n\nIn his search\, Norm was able to find French and Irish roots in the Red River Colony who mixed with Indigenous peoples\, creating the Métis who populated Western Canada. As the show was coming together\, long-time friends came forward to give him direction. One friend told him the roots he was writing about had a common theme: a story that was similar to that of many other Métis in our country. This gave focus to the project and has been a theme in shaping this show. Norm’s family roots run deep in Canada. Over the years\, the branches stretched to Yellowknife. The production is called Meet Me at the Rex as an homage to Norman’s grandparents\, who were the owners of this popular cafe from 1941 -1966. The Rex was a meeting place and home to many stories of how his family came to Yellowknife. He chose the 1950s time period to tell the story as this was a significant era for the Café. Norm has said\, “At times\, I’ve felt like my ancestors were guiding me in the writing of the songs\, the searching for information\, and are present during the live productions.” \n\n\n\nCome on in\, sit down\, and have some coffee and pie. Meet me at the Rex. \n\n\n\nHay River PerformanceNorman Glowach – Johnny ColeDave Martineau – Guitar and VocalsPaul Martineau – Drums and VocalsPat Braden – Bass and VocalsLaura Vinson – VocalsKaren Shepard – Fiddle and Vocals \n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Family Package Adult $15\, Youth $5 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by: URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/norman-glowach-as-johnny-cole-in-hay-river/ LOCATION:Assumption Catholic Church\, Hay River\, NT\, Canada CATEGORIES:Hay River,NACC Presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.naccnt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/real-jc-front.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240530T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240530T193000 DTSTAMP:20260522T182214 CREATED:20230922T225313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T214950Z UID:10000059-1717097400-1717097400@www.naccnt.ca SUMMARY:Johnny Cole - Meet me at The Rex in Fort Smith DESCRIPTION:Celebration of Metis Roots\n\n\n\nFor fifty years\, Norman Glowach has been playing music in Yellowknife. He started playing the drums\, but he also sings and plays guitar. Growing up in Yellowknife\, Norm has been fortunate to play many styles of music. At an early age\, he played in school bands and stage bands. Professionally\, he’s played old time music\, fiddle music\, country music\, rock & roll\, jazz and blues. These musical experiences all come out in the music he writes and records. He has run his studio\, Spiritwalker Productions\, for over 30 years in downtown Yellowknife. Norm credits the driving force behind his persona Johnny Cole and the musical Meet Me at the Rex to be the pictures and stories of his family’s history. Norman started Meet Me at the Rex eleven years ago when he began searching for ancestors on his mother’s side. At that time\, he was working at the NWT Archives. This gave him an understanding of how to access data from the various levels of archives in Canada. As information and images came forward about his ancestors\, songs started to come to him. At that point\, he didn’t have the idea of creating a production containing these songs – he was just trying to understand his roots. He began to understand his ancestors’ role in the development of Canada. \n\n\n\nIn his search\, Norm was able to find French and Irish roots in the Red River Colony who mixed with Indigenous peoples\, creating the Métis who populated Western Canada. As the show was coming together\, long-time friends came forward to give him direction. One friend told him the roots he was writing about had a common theme: a story that was similar to that of many other Métis in our country. This gave focus to the project and has been a theme in shaping this show. Norm’s family roots run deep in Canada. Over the years\, the branches stretched to Yellowknife. The production is called Meet Me at the Rex as an homage to Norman’s grandparents\, who were the owners of this popular cafe from 1941 -1966. The Rex was a meeting place and home to many stories of how his family came to Yellowknife. He chose the 1950s time period to tell the story as this was a significant era for the Café. Norm has said\, “At times\, I’ve felt like my ancestors were guiding me in the writing of the songs\, the searching for information\, and are present during the live productions.” \n\n\n\nCome on in\, sit down\, and have some coffee and pie. Meet me at the Rex. \n\n\n\nFort Smith PerformanceNorman Glowach – Johnny ColeDave Martineau – Guitar and VocalsPaul Martineau – Drums and VocalsPat Braden – Bass and VocalsLaura Vinson – VocalsKaren Shepard – Fiddle and VocalsTom Hudson – Vocals (Special Guest) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Family Package Adult $15\, Youth $5 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by: URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/norman-glowach-as-johnny-cole-in-fort-smith/ LOCATION:Roaring Rapids Hall\, Ft. Smith\, NT\, Canada CATEGORIES:Fort Smith,NACC Presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.naccnt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/real-jc-front.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240604T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240604T193000 DTSTAMP:20260522T182214 CREATED:20230922T225312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T220214Z UID:10000060-1717529400-1717529400@www.naccnt.ca SUMMARY:Johnny Cole - Meet me at The Rex in Norman Wells DESCRIPTION:Celebration of his Metis Roots\n\n\n\nFor fifty years\, Norman Glowach has been playing music in Yellowknife. He started playing the drums\, but he also sings and plays guitar. Growing up in Yellowknife\, Norm has been fortunate to play many styles of music. At an early age\, he played in school bands and stage bands. Professionally\, he’s played old time music\, fiddle music\, country music\, rock & roll\, jazz and blues. These musical experiences all come out in the music he writes and records. He has run his studio\, Spiritwalker Productions\, for over 30 years in downtown Yellowknife. Norm credits the driving force behind his persona Johnny Cole and the musical Meet Me at the Rex to be the pictures and stories of his family’s history. Norman started Meet Me at the Rex eleven years ago when he began searching for ancestors on his mother’s side. At that time\, he was working at the NWT Archives. This gave him an understanding of how to access data from the various levels of archives in Canada. As information and images came forward about his ancestors\, songs started to come to him. At that point\, he didn’t have the idea of creating a production containing these songs – he was just trying to understand his roots. He began to understand his ancestors’ role in the development of Canada. \n\n\n\nIn his search\, Norm was able to find French and Irish roots in the Red River Colony who mixed with Indigenous peoples\, creating the Métis who populated Western Canada. As the show was coming together\, long-time friends came forward to give him direction. One friend told him the roots he was writing about had a common theme: a story that was similar to that of many other Métis in our country. This gave focus to the project and has been a theme in shaping this show. Norm’s family roots run deep in Canada. Over the years\, the branches stretched to Yellowknife. The production is called Meet Me at the Rex as an homage to Norman’s grandparents\, who were the owners of this popular cafe from 1941 -1966. The Rex was a meeting place and home to many stories of how his family came to Yellowknife. He chose the 1950s time period to tell the story as this was a significant era for the Café. Norm has said\, “At times\, I’ve felt like my ancestors were guiding me in the writing of the songs\, the searching for information\, and are present during the live productions.” \n\n\n\nCome on in\, sit down\, and have some coffee and pie. Meet me at the Rex. \n\n\n\nNorman Wells PerformanceNorman Glowach – Johnny ColeDave Martineau – Guitar and VocalsPaul Martineau – Drums and VocalsPat Braden – Bass and VocalsLaura Vinson – VocalsKaren Shepard – Fiddle and Vocals \n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Family Package Adult $15\, Youth $5 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by: URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/norman-glowach-as-johnny-cole-in-norman-wells/ LOCATION:Dennis Drolet Community Hall\, Norman Wells\, NT\, Canada CATEGORIES:NACC Presents,Norman Wells ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.naccnt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/real-jc-front.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240606T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240606T193000 DTSTAMP:20260522T182214 CREATED:20230922T225312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T205418Z UID:10000061-1717702200-1717702200@www.naccnt.ca SUMMARY:Johnny Cole - Meet me at The Rex in Inuvik DESCRIPTION:Celebration of his Metis Roots\n\n\n\nFor fifty years\, Norman Glowach has been playing music in Yellowknife. He started playing the drums\, but he also sings and plays guitar. Growing up in Yellowknife\, Norm has been fortunate to play many styles of music. At an early age\, he played in school bands and stage bands. Professionally\, he’s played old time music\, fiddle music\, country music\, rock & roll\, jazz and blues. These musical experiences all come out in the music he writes and records. He has run his studio\, Spiritwalker Productions\, for over 30 years in downtown Yellowknife. Norm credits the driving force behind his persona Johnny Cole and the musical Meet Me at the Rex to be the pictures and stories of his family’s history. Norman started Meet Me at the Rex eleven years ago when he began searching for ancestors on his mother’s side. At that time\, he was working at the NWT Archives. This gave him an understanding of how to access data from the various levels of archives in Canada. As information and images came forward about his ancestors\, songs started to come to him. At that point\, he didn’t have the idea of creating a production containing these songs – he was just trying to understand his roots. He began to understand his ancestors’ role in the development of Canada. \n\n\n\nIn his search\, Norm was able to find French and Irish roots in the Red River Colony who mixed with Indigenous peoples\, creating the Métis who populated Western Canada. As the show was coming together\, long-time friends came forward to give him direction. One friend told him the roots he was writing about had a common theme: a story that was similar to that of many other Métis in our country. This gave focus to the project and has been a theme in shaping this show. Norm’s family roots run deep in Canada. Over the years\, the branches stretched to Yellowknife. The production is called Meet Me at the Rex as an homage to Norman’s grandparents\, who were the owners of this popular cafe from 1941 -1966. The Rex was a meeting place and home to many stories of how his family came to Yellowknife. He chose the 1950s time period to tell the story as this was a significant era for the Café. Norm has said\, “At times\, I’ve felt like my ancestors were guiding me in the writing of the songs\, the searching for information\, and are present during the live productions.” \n\n\n\nCome on in\, sit down\, and have some coffee and pie. Meet me at the Rex. \n\n\n\nInuvik PerformanceNorman Glowach – Johnny ColeDave Martineau – Guitar and VocalsPaul Martineau – Drums and VocalsPat Braden – Bass and VocalsLaura Vinson – VocalsKaren Shepard – Fiddle and Vocals \n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Family Package Adult $15\, Youth $5 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by: URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/norman-glowach-as-johnny-cole-in-inuvik/ LOCATION:Igloo Church / Our lady of Victory Parish\, Inuvik\, NT\, Canada CATEGORIES:Inuvik,NACC Presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.naccnt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Artboard-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240917T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240917T193000 DTSTAMP:20260522T182214 CREATED:20240816T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T230327Z UID:10000157-1726601400-1726601400@www.naccnt.ca SUMMARY:New York International Vocal Ensemble in Norman Wells DESCRIPTION:A brand-new concert made just for NACC with a rising opera star from New York & An ensemble of WORLD CLASS musicians!\n\n\n\nKofi Hayford is a young\, prize-winning Ghanaian-American bass\, described as possessing an “impressive\, “sonorous”\, and “stentorian bass voice”\, also produces a distinct sound – easily identified for its unique timbre. With almost 40 different operatic roles under his belt\, he is swiftly building his reputation as an accomplished artist by bringing an “exciting” and “stunning” sound to the stage. \n\n\n\nHe performs with an ensemble of musicians of diverse backgrounds including Daniel Beliavsky who is an educator\, concert pianist\, music theorist\, composer\, and filmmaker. He has performed in Europe and throughout the United States with both orchestra and in recital–notable engagements include concerto performances with the Milwaukee and New Jersey Symphony Orchestras and the Moscow State Symphony Orchestra. They will be joined by award-winning Mezzo-soprano Mary Beth Nelson\, who was recently praised by Opera News for her “ardent\, focused\, von-Stadean mezzo” with Juilliard Opera in Handel’s Atalanta with the Juilliard415 historical performance orchestra. \n\n\n\nThe Northern Arts and Cultural Centre is thrilled to welcome Kofi Hayford and his ensemble to the stage again as the opener of our 40th Anniversary Season. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Ensemble\n\n\n\n\n\nDaniel Beliavsky\, Ph.D.\, is an educator\, concert pianist\, music theorist\, composer\, and filmmaker. Daniel produces music documentaries through his production company\, Opus1films\, which in 2011 released Sonata (1957)\, a film about the distinguished American composer Donald Harris’s opus one\, the Sonata for piano\, and about Harris’s early career in Paris. Now Chair of the Fine Art and Music Department at Yeshiva University in New York City\, Daniel has been a visiting professor of music theory\, piano performance\, aesthetics\, writing about music\, and history at several universities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMezzo-soprano Mary Beth Nelson was recently praised by OperaNews for her “ardent\, focused\, von-Stadean mezzo” with Juilliard Opera in Handel’s Atalanta with the Juilliard415 historical performance orchestra. Last summer\, she joined the Filene Artists roster at Wolf Trap Opera\, singing Siébel in Gounod’s Faust\, as well as a recital with pianist Steven Blier. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKofi Hayford is a young\, prize-winning Ghanaian-American bass\, described as possessing an “impressive” (Brooklyn Discovery) “sonorous”\, (Meet Me at the Opera) and “stentorian bass voice” (National Herald) also produces a distinct sound – easily identified for its unique timbre. With almost 40 different operatic roles under his belt\, he is swiftly building his reputation as an accomplished artist by bringing an “exciting” and “stunning” sound to the stage.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKofi Hayford and Daniel Beliavsky during their NWT tour in 2019. URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/new-york-international-vocal-ensemble-in-norman-wells/ LOCATION:Dennis Drolet Community Hall\, Norman Wells\, NT\, Canada CATEGORIES:NACC Presents,Norman Wells ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.naccnt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/norman-wells-inuvik-spektrix.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240919T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240919T193000 DTSTAMP:20260522T182214 CREATED:20240816T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T230253Z UID:10000158-1726774200-1726774200@www.naccnt.ca SUMMARY:New York International Vocal Ensemble in Inuvik DESCRIPTION:A brand-new concert made just for NACC with a rising opera star from New York & An ensemble of WORLD CLASS musicians!\n\n\n\nKofi Hayford is a young\, prize-winning Ghanaian-American bass\, described as possessing an “impressive\, “sonorous”\, and “stentorian bass voice”\, also produces a distinct sound – easily identified for its unique timbre. With almost 40 different operatic roles under his belt\, he is swiftly building his reputation as an accomplished artist by bringing an “exciting” and “stunning” sound to the stage. \n\n\n\nHe performs with an ensemble of musicians of diverse backgrounds including Daniel Beliavsky who is an educator\, concert pianist\, music theorist\, composer\, and filmmaker. He has performed in Europe and throughout the United States with both orchestra and in recital–notable engagements include concerto performances with the Milwaukee and New Jersey Symphony Orchestras and the Moscow State Symphony Orchestra. Joining the ensemble is Dominican tenor José Heredia. Mr. Heredia was a 1st Prize Winner of the 2014 NJ Association of Verismo Opera International Vocal Competition\, and a finalist/encouragement award winner of the Giulio Gari International Vocal Competition in 2015 and 2017\, José Heredia has thrilled audiences with his voice of “Pavarottian shimmer.” \n\n\n\nThe Northern Arts and Cultural Centre is thrilled to welcome Kofi Hayford and his ensemble to the stage again as the opener of our 40th Anniversary Season. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Ensemble\n\n\n\n\n\nDaniel Beliavsky\, Ph.D.\, is an educator\, concert pianist\, music theorist\, composer\, and filmmaker. Daniel produces music documentaries through his production company\, Opus1films\, which in 2011 released Sonata (1957)\, a film about the distinguished American composer Donald Harris’s opus one\, the Sonata for piano\, and about Harris’s early career in Paris. Now Chair of the Fine Art and Music Department at Yeshiva University in New York City\, Daniel has been a visiting professor of music theory\, piano performance\, aesthetics\, writing about music\, and history at several universities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMezzo-soprano Mary Beth Nelson was recently praised by OperaNews for her “ardent\, focused\, von-Stadean mezzo” with Juilliard Opera in Handel’s Atalanta with the Juilliard415 historical performance orchestra. Last summer\, she joined the Filene Artists roster at Wolf Trap Opera\, singing Siébel in Gounod’s Faust\, as well as a recital with pianist Steven Blier. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKofi Hayford is a young\, prize-winning Ghanaian-American bass\, described as possessing an “impressive” (Brooklyn Discovery) “sonorous”\, (Meet Me at the Opera) and “stentorian bass voice” (National Herald) also produces a distinct sound – easily identified for its unique timbre. With almost 40 different operatic roles under his belt\, he is swiftly building his reputation as an accomplished artist by bringing an “exciting” and “stunning” sound to the stage.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKofi Hayford and Daniel Beliavsky during their NWT tour in 2019. URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/new-york-international-vocal-ensemble-in-inuvik/ LOCATION:Igloo Church / Our lady of Victory Parish\, Inuvik\, NT\, Canada CATEGORIES:Inuvik,NACC Presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.naccnt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/norman-wells-inuvik-spektrix.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240921T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240921T193000 DTSTAMP:20260522T182214 CREATED:20240816T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T230103Z UID:10000143-1726947000-1726947000@www.naccnt.ca SUMMARY:New York International Vocal Ensemble DESCRIPTION:A brand-new concert made just for NACC with a rising opera star from New York & An ensemble of WORLD CLASS musicians!\n\n\n\nKofi Hayford is a young\, prize-winning Ghanaian-American bass\, described as possessing an “impressive\, “sonorous”\, and “stentorian bass voice”\, also produces a distinct sound – easily identified for its unique timbre. With almost 40 different operatic roles under his belt\, he is swiftly building his reputation as an accomplished artist by bringing an “exciting” and “stunning” sound to the stage. \n\n\n\nIn Yellowknife he performs with an ensemble of musicians of diverse backgrounds including Daniel Beliavsky who is an educator\, concert pianist\, music theorist\, composer\, and filmmaker. He has performed in Europe and throughout the United States with both orchestra and in recital–notable engagements include concerto performances with the Milwaukee and New Jersey Symphony Orchestras and the Moscow State Symphony Orchestra. Joining the ensemble in Yellowknife is Dominican tenor José Heredia. Mr. Heredia was a 1st Prize Winner of the 2014 NJ Association of Verismo Opera International Vocal Competition\, and a finalist/encouragement award winner of the Giulio Gari International Vocal Competition in 2015 and 2017\, José Heredia has thrilled audiences with his voice of “Pavarottian shimmer.” They will be accompanied by award-winning Mezzo-soprano Mary Beth Nelson\, who was recently praised by Opera News for her “ardent\, focused\, von-Stadean mezzo” with Juilliard Opera in Handel’s Atalanta with the Juilliard415 historical performance orchestra. \n\n\n\nThe Northern Arts and Cultural Centre is thrilled to welcome Kofi Hayford and his ensemble to the stage again as the opener of our 40th Anniversary Season. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Ensemble\n\n\n\n\n\nDaniel Beliavsky\, Ph.D.\, is an educator\, concert pianist\, music theorist\, composer\, and filmmaker. Daniel produces music documentaries through his production company\, Opus1films\, which in 2011 released Sonata (1957)\, a film about the distinguished American composer Donald Harris’s opus one\, the Sonata for piano\, and about Harris’s early career in Paris. Now Chair of the Fine Art and Music Department at Yeshiva University in New York City\, Daniel has been a visiting professor of music theory\, piano performance\, aesthetics\, writing about music\, and history at several universities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA 1st Prize Winner of the 2014 NJ Association of Verismo Opera International Vocal Competition\, and a finalist/encouragement award winner of the Giulio Gari International Vocal Competition in 2015 and 2017\, Dominican tenor José Heredia has thrilled audiences with his voice of “Pavarottian shimmer.” Mr. Heredia started singing in a church in New York back in 2006. He attended Nyack College and the Manhattan School of Music\, and studied with the tenor Dr. Dana Talley and the mezzo-soprano Mignon Dunn of the Metropolitan Opera.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKofi Hayford is a young\, prize-winning Ghanaian-American bass\, described as possessing an “impressive” (Brooklyn Discovery) “sonorous”\, (Meet Me at the Opera) and “stentorian bass voice” (National Herald) also produces a distinct sound – easily identified for its unique timbre. With almost 40 different operatic roles under his belt\, he is swiftly building his reputation as an accomplished artist by bringing an “exciting” and “stunning” sound to the stage.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMezzo-soprano Mary Beth Nelson was recently praised by OperaNews for her “ardent\, focused\, von-Stadean mezzo” with Juilliard Opera in Handel’s Atalanta with the Juilliard415 historical performance orchestra. Last summer\, she joined the Filene Artists roster at Wolf Trap Opera\, singing Siébel in Gounod’s Faust\, as well as a recital with pianist Steven Blier. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKofi Hayford and Daniel Beliavsky during their NWT tour in 2019. URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/new-york-international-vocal-ensemble/ LOCATION:Northern Arts and Cultural Centre (NACC)\, 4701 52nd Ave\, Yellowknife\, NT\, X1A 2N7\, Canada CATEGORIES:NACC Presents,Season Shows,Yellowknife ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.naccnt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/yellowknife.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240923T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240923T193000 DTSTAMP:20260522T182214 CREATED:20240816T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T230203Z UID:10000159-1727119800-1727119800@www.naccnt.ca SUMMARY:New York International Vocal Ensemble in Fort Simpson DESCRIPTION:A brand-new concert made just for NACC with a rising opera star from New York & An ensemble of WORLD CLASS musicians!\n\n\n\nKofi Hayford is a young\, prize-winning Ghanaian-American bass\, described as possessing an “impressive\, “sonorous”\, and “stentorian bass voice”\, also produces a distinct sound – easily identified for its unique timbre. With almost 40 different operatic roles under his belt\, he is swiftly building his reputation as an accomplished artist by bringing an “exciting” and “stunning” sound to the stage. \n\n\n\nHe performs with an ensemble of musicians of diverse backgrounds including Daniel Beliavsky who is an educator\, concert pianist\, music theorist\, composer\, and filmmaker. He has performed in Europe and throughout the United States with both orchestra and in recital–notable engagements include concerto performances with the Milwaukee and New Jersey Symphony Orchestras and the Moscow State Symphony Orchestra. Joining the ensemble is Dominican tenor José Heredia. Mr. Heredia was a 1st Prize Winner of the 2014 NJ Association of Verismo Opera International Vocal Competition\, and a finalist/encouragement award winner of the Giulio Gari International Vocal Competition in 2015 and 2017\, José Heredia has thrilled audiences with his voice of “Pavarottian shimmer.” \n\n\n\nThe Northern Arts and Cultural Centre is thrilled to welcome Kofi Hayford and his ensemble to the stage again as the opener of our 40th Anniversary Season. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Ensemble\n\n\n\n\n\nDaniel Beliavsky\, Ph.D.\, is an educator\, concert pianist\, music theorist\, composer\, and filmmaker. Daniel produces music documentaries through his production company\, Opus1films\, which in 2011 released Sonata (1957)\, a film about the distinguished American composer Donald Harris’s opus one\, the Sonata for piano\, and about Harris’s early career in Paris. Now Chair of the Fine Art and Music Department at Yeshiva University in New York City\, Daniel has been a visiting professor of music theory\, piano performance\, aesthetics\, writing about music\, and history at several universities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA 1st Prize Winner of the 2014 NJ Association of Verismo Opera International Vocal Competition\, and a finalist/encouragement award winner of the Giulio Gari International Vocal Competition in 2015 and 2017\, Dominican tenor José Heredia has thrilled audiences with his voice of “Pavarottian shimmer.” Mr. Heredia started singing in a church in New York back in 2006. He attended Nyack College and the Manhattan School of Music\, and studied with the tenor Dr. Dana Talley and the mezzo-soprano Mignon Dunn of the Metropolitan Opera.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKofi Hayford is a young\, prize-winning Ghanaian-American bass\, described as possessing an “impressive” (Brooklyn Discovery) “sonorous”\, (Meet Me at the Opera) and “stentorian bass voice” (National Herald) also produces a distinct sound – easily identified for its unique timbre. With almost 40 different operatic roles under his belt\, he is swiftly building his reputation as an accomplished artist by bringing an “exciting” and “stunning” sound to the stage.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKofi Hayford and Daniel Beliavsky during their NWT tour in 2019. URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/new-york-international-vocal-ensemble-in-fort-simpson/ LOCATION:Sacred Heart Catholic Church\, Fort Simpson CATEGORIES:Fort Simpson,NACC Presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.naccnt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/fort-smith-simpson-hay-river.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240925T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240925T193000 DTSTAMP:20260522T182214 CREATED:20240816T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T230146Z UID:10000160-1727292600-1727292600@www.naccnt.ca SUMMARY:New York International Vocal Ensemble in Hay River DESCRIPTION:A brand-new concert made just for NACC with a rising opera star from New York & An ensemble of WORLD CLASS musicians!\n\n\n\nKofi Hayford is a young\, prize-winning Ghanaian-American bass\, described as possessing an “impressive\, “sonorous”\, and “stentorian bass voice”\, also produces a distinct sound – easily identified for its unique timbre. With almost 40 different operatic roles under his belt\, he is swiftly building his reputation as an accomplished artist by bringing an “exciting” and “stunning” sound to the stage. \n\n\n\nHe performs with an ensemble of musicians of diverse backgrounds including Daniel Beliavsky who is an educator\, concert pianist\, music theorist\, composer\, and filmmaker. He has performed in Europe and throughout the United States with both orchestra and in recital–notable engagements include concerto performances with the Milwaukee and New Jersey Symphony Orchestras and the Moscow State Symphony Orchestra. Joining the ensemble is Dominican tenor José Heredia. Mr. Heredia was a 1st Prize Winner of the 2014 NJ Association of Verismo Opera International Vocal Competition\, and a finalist/encouragement award winner of the Giulio Gari International Vocal Competition in 2015 and 2017\, José Heredia has thrilled audiences with his voice of “Pavarottian shimmer.” \n\n\n\nThe Northern Arts and Cultural Centre is thrilled to welcome Kofi Hayford and his ensemble to the stage again as the opener of our 40th Anniversary Season. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Ensemble\n\n\n\n\n\nDaniel Beliavsky\, Ph.D.\, is an educator\, concert pianist\, music theorist\, composer\, and filmmaker. Daniel produces music documentaries through his production company\, Opus1films\, which in 2011 released Sonata (1957)\, a film about the distinguished American composer Donald Harris’s opus one\, the Sonata for piano\, and about Harris’s early career in Paris. Now Chair of the Fine Art and Music Department at Yeshiva University in New York City\, Daniel has been a visiting professor of music theory\, piano performance\, aesthetics\, writing about music\, and history at several universities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA 1st Prize Winner of the 2014 NJ Association of Verismo Opera International Vocal Competition\, and a finalist/encouragement award winner of the Giulio Gari International Vocal Competition in 2015 and 2017\, Dominican tenor José Heredia has thrilled audiences with his voice of “Pavarottian shimmer.” Mr. Heredia started singing in a church in New York back in 2006. He attended Nyack College and the Manhattan School of Music\, and studied with the tenor Dr. Dana Talley and the mezzo-soprano Mignon Dunn of the Metropolitan Opera.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKofi Hayford is a young\, prize-winning Ghanaian-American bass\, described as possessing an “impressive” (Brooklyn Discovery) “sonorous”\, (Meet Me at the Opera) and “stentorian bass voice” (National Herald) also produces a distinct sound – easily identified for its unique timbre. With almost 40 different operatic roles under his belt\, he is swiftly building his reputation as an accomplished artist by bringing an “exciting” and “stunning” sound to the stage.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKofi Hayford and Daniel Beliavsky during their NWT tour in 2019. URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/new-york-international-vocal-ensemble-in-hay-river/ LOCATION:Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church\, Hay River CATEGORIES:Hay River,NACC Presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.naccnt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/fort-smith-simpson-hay-river.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240926T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240926T193000 DTSTAMP:20260522T182214 CREATED:20240816T160054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T230155Z UID:10000161-1727379000-1727379000@www.naccnt.ca SUMMARY:New York International Vocal Ensemble in Fort Smith DESCRIPTION:A brand-new concert made just for NACC with a rising opera star from New York & An ensemble of WORLD CLASS musicians!\n\n\n\nKofi Hayford is a young\, prize-winning Ghanaian-American bass\, described as possessing an “impressive\, “sonorous”\, and “stentorian bass voice”\, also produces a distinct sound – easily identified for its unique timbre. With almost 40 different operatic roles under his belt\, he is swiftly building his reputation as an accomplished artist by bringing an “exciting” and “stunning” sound to the stage. \n\n\n\nHe performs with an ensemble of musicians of diverse backgrounds including Daniel Beliavsky who is an educator\, concert pianist\, music theorist\, composer\, and filmmaker. He has performed in Europe and throughout the United States with both orchestra and in recital–notable engagements include concerto performances with the Milwaukee and New Jersey Symphony Orchestras and the Moscow State Symphony Orchestra. Joining the ensemble is Dominican tenor José Heredia. Mr. Heredia was a 1st Prize Winner of the 2014 NJ Association of Verismo Opera International Vocal Competition\, and a finalist/encouragement award winner of the Giulio Gari International Vocal Competition in 2015 and 2017\, José Heredia has thrilled audiences with his voice of “Pavarottian shimmer.” \n\n\n\nThe Northern Arts and Cultural Centre is thrilled to welcome Kofi Hayford and his ensemble to the stage again as the opener of our 40th Anniversary Season. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Ensemble\n\n\n\n\n\nDaniel Beliavsky\, Ph.D.\, is an educator\, concert pianist\, music theorist\, composer\, and filmmaker. Daniel produces music documentaries through his production company\, Opus1films\, which in 2011 released Sonata (1957)\, a film about the distinguished American composer Donald Harris’s opus one\, the Sonata for piano\, and about Harris’s early career in Paris. Now Chair of the Fine Art and Music Department at Yeshiva University in New York City\, Daniel has been a visiting professor of music theory\, piano performance\, aesthetics\, writing about music\, and history at several universities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA 1st Prize Winner of the 2014 NJ Association of Verismo Opera International Vocal Competition\, and a finalist/encouragement award winner of the Giulio Gari International Vocal Competition in 2015 and 2017\, Dominican tenor José Heredia has thrilled audiences with his voice of “Pavarottian shimmer.” Mr. Heredia started singing in a church in New York back in 2006. He attended Nyack College and the Manhattan School of Music\, and studied with the tenor Dr. Dana Talley and the mezzo-soprano Mignon Dunn of the Metropolitan Opera.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKofi Hayford is a young\, prize-winning Ghanaian-American bass\, described as possessing an “impressive” (Brooklyn Discovery) “sonorous”\, (Meet Me at the Opera) and “stentorian bass voice” (National Herald) also produces a distinct sound – easily identified for its unique timbre. With almost 40 different operatic roles under his belt\, he is swiftly building his reputation as an accomplished artist by bringing an “exciting” and “stunning” sound to the stage.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKofi Hayford and Daniel Beliavsky during their NWT tour in 2019. URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/new-york-international-vocal-ensemble-in-fort-smith/ LOCATION:Roaring Rapids Hall\, Ft. Smith\, NT\, Canada CATEGORIES:Fort Smith,NACC Presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.naccnt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/fort-smith-simpson-hay-river.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241019T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241019T193000 DTSTAMP:20260522T182214 CREATED:20240816T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T175727Z UID:10000145-1729366200-1729366200@www.naccnt.ca SUMMARY:The Rocky Horror Picture Show Sing-Along DESCRIPTION:For the first time since 2019\, NACC is excited to host a series of sing-along movie musical events! Whether you catch yourself softly humming along to the soundtrack\, or are belting each note\, these events are bound to be a great time! \n\n\n\nWhen Brad and Janet are stranded in a creepy castle\, a plethora of ghoulish hosts take them on a strange journey they’ll never forget. The Rocky Horror Picture Show singalong hit the NACC stage back in 2019\, and we’ve been SCREAMING for more ever since! Your MC will lead you through the evening’s participation\, including an audience costume contest! This cult classic event comes just in time for Halloween\, but the wait might leave you steeped in antici….PATION. Take a jump to the left\, a step to the right\, and grab your tickets for the haunt of your life! \n\n\n\nOur MC will lead you through the evening’s participation\, and host activities (including a costume contest)! We encourage you to dress up and join us in celebrating one of the most beloved movie musicals. \n\n\n\nRating: 14-A \n\n\n\nEach ticket includes one prop bag to be used during the screening. Instructions on the props will be provided by our MC at the evening’s showing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Rocky Horror Picture Show Sing-Along in 2019The Rocky Horror Picture Show Sing-Along in 2019\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by: URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/the-rocky-horror-picture-show-sing-along/ LOCATION:Northern Arts and Cultural Centre (NACC)\, 4701 52nd Ave\, Yellowknife\, NT\, X1A 2N7\, Canada CATEGORIES:NACC Presents,Yellowknife ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.naccnt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/rocky-spektrix.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241109T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241109T193000 DTSTAMP:20260522T182214 CREATED:20240816T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T203625Z UID:10000146-1731180600-1731180600@www.naccnt.ca SUMMARY:Mamma Mia! Sing-Along DESCRIPTION:For the first time since 2019\, NACC is excited to host a series of sing-along movie musical events! Whether you catch yourself softly humming along to the soundtrack\, or are belting each note\, these events are bound to be a great time! Each screening will have an MC to lead you through the evening & lyrics displayed right on screen. Costumes are not only welcome\, but ENCOURAGED. Join us while we celebrate some of the most beloved movie musicals. For one night (and one night only)… it’s a Mamma Mia sing-along! We’re calling all Dancing Queens & Super Troupers to join us for the ultimate trip down the aisle. Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines\, a daughter’s quest to discover the father she’s never known brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited decades ago. Break out your sequins and bust out your bell bottoms to join us for the ultimate feel-good sing along. \n\n\n\nRating: PG-13 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by: URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/mamma-mia-sing-along/ LOCATION:Northern Arts and Cultural Centre (NACC)\, 4701 52nd Ave\, Yellowknife\, NT\, X1A 2N7\, Canada CATEGORIES:NACC Presents,Yellowknife ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.naccnt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/mamma-mia-spektrix.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241116T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241116T193000 DTSTAMP:20260522T182214 CREATED:20240816T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T214012Z UID:10000144-1731785400-1731785400@www.naccnt.ca SUMMARY:World After Dark DESCRIPTION:Such a beautifully evocative mix of dance\, theatre and poetry. Dana Lafarga\, RBC\n\n\n\nWorld After Dark is a new\, Dora Mavor Moore Award-nominated production by Shannon Litzenberger Contemporary Dance. It explores the erosion of our relationship to night\, inspired by Christopher Dewdney’s popular book Acquainted with the Night: Excursions through the world after dark. From the three stages of nightfall to the science of the cosmos\, from the birth of nightlife to the empire of dreams\, from the biology of nocturnal creatures to the mythology of the night sky\, World After Dark takes us on an epic voyage through the mysteries of night\, inviting us to reclaim the night – a metaphor for the sensual\, the embodied\, and the feminine. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA New Multi-Media Dance Theatre Experience\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBEHIND THE WORK\n\n\n\n\n\nA choreographer\, dancer\, producer\, director\, and artsblog facilitator\, Shannon Litzenberger is known for creating live performance experiences at the intersection of forms. Rooted in dance\, Litzenberger’s innovative collaborations come to life in conversation with theatre\, literary and visual arts. Her perspective is decidedly feminist\, philosophical\, and socially conscious. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYour work brought me back to the wintry dark skies in the northern part of Canada during a blackout. It was like seeing inside myself. Yvonne Ng\, Artistic Director\, d:mic festival\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by: URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/world-after-dark/ LOCATION:Northern Arts and Cultural Centre (NACC)\, 4701 52nd Ave\, Yellowknife\, NT\, X1A 2N7\, Canada CATEGORIES:NACC Presents,Season Shows,Yellowknife ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.naccnt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/world-after-dark-spektrix.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241126T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241126T193000 DTSTAMP:20260522T182214 CREATED:20240816T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T163212Z UID:10000147-1732649400-1732649400@www.naccnt.ca SUMMARY:40th Anniversary Showcase in Norman Wells DESCRIPTION:NACC’s 40th Anniversary will be a celebration of exceptional talent and dynamic northern art forms from across the broad expanse of Denendeh. From the great fiddling dynasties flowing deep and swiftly like the great Deh Cho river\, to the shining lights of Indigenous voices\, the show will celebrate some of the major milestones and remember some of the brilliant and cutting edge performers who have shared their art and found their spotlight at NACC. Like a giant drum dance\, or a triumphant handgame\, celebrating 40 years of the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre will be a jubilant evening not to be missed.Join Michelle Lafferty\, accompanied by Dr. Mengyin Kimly Wang\, with opening act Wesley Hardisty in celebration of 40 years with the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre. \n\n\n\nSponsored by \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nÉcole St Patrick High School\, Aurora Ukrainian Dancers\, Lady Slipper Lodge \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWilliams Electronics\, Energy Wall\, TC Enterprises\, and Lou Sebert \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReceive the “Family Pack” discount when adding at least one adult and one youth ticket to your cart. Discount is applied automatically at checkout! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Performers\n\n\n\n\n\nWesley Hardisty is a vibrant Fiddle player\, composer\, and collaborator from the Northwest Territories. From Fort Simpson\, Wesley is a member of the Dene Nation. He has performed nationally and internationally from Seattle to Iqaluit. He’s played on folk festivals\, fiddle music festivals\, Indigenous-focused performances\, including multiple tours of the NWT as a featured performer and supporting artist. He also performed for Canada Scene and Northern Scene in Ottawa\, Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics\, and has two original albums and multiple commissions. Wesley is sought-after as a collaborator with fiddle players\, singer-songwriters\, and classical ensembles. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCanadian\, Indigenous mezzo-soprano Michelle Lafferty is from the Tłichó Nation in the Northwest Territories. She now resides in Calgary\, Alberta. The Dora Mavor Moore Award winner is known for her “powerful presence vocally and physically on stage” (Barczablog\, 2023). She works with The Banff Centre for the Performing Arts program for Indigenous Classical Musicians Gathering and the Indigenous Performing Arts Alliance’s Indigenous Musical Sovereignty program. In 2023\, she had her American debut performing the role of Native Mother in the Anchorage Opera production of Missing\, composed by Brian Current with a libretto by Marie Clements. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by: URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/40th-anniversary-showcase-in-norman-wells/ LOCATION:Dennis Drolet Community Hall\, Norman Wells\, NT\, Canada CATEGORIES:NACC Presents,Norman Wells ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.naccnt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/40th-tour-spektrix.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241128T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241128T193000 DTSTAMP:20260522T182214 CREATED:20240816T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T163225Z UID:10000163-1732822200-1732822200@www.naccnt.ca SUMMARY:40th Anniversary Showcase in Inuvik DESCRIPTION:NACC’s 40th Anniversary will be a celebration of exceptional talent and dynamic northern art forms from across the broad expanse of Denendeh. From the great fiddling dynasties flowing deep and swiftly like the great Deh Cho river\, to the shining lights of Indigenous voices\, the show will celebrate some of the major milestones and remember some of the brilliant and cutting edge performers who have shared their art and found their spotlight at NACC. Like a giant drum dance\, or a triumphant handgame\, celebrating 40 years of the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre will be a jubilant evening not to be missed.Join Michelle Lafferty\, accompanied by Dr. Mengyin Kimly Wang\, with opening act Wesley Hardisty in celebration of 40 years with the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre. \n\n\n\nSponsored by \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nÉcole St Patrick High School\, Aurora Ukrainian Dancers\, Lady Slipper Lodge \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWilliams Electronics\, Energy Wall\, TC Enterprises\, and Lou Sebert \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReceive the “Family Pack” discount when adding at least one adult and one youth ticket to your cart. Discount is applied automatically at checkout! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Performers\n\n\n\n\n\nWesley Hardisty is a vibrant Fiddle player\, composer\, and collaborator from the Northwest Territories. From Fort Simpson\, Wesley is a member of the Dene Nation. He has performed nationally and internationally from Seattle to Iqaluit. He’s played on folk festivals\, fiddle music festivals\, Indigenous-focused performances\, including multiple tours of the NWT as a featured performer and supporting artist. He also performed for Canada Scene and Northern Scene in Ottawa\, Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics\, and has two original albums and multiple commissions. Wesley is sought-after as a collaborator with fiddle players\, singer-songwriters\, and classical ensembles. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCanadian\, Indigenous mezzo-soprano Michelle Lafferty is from the Tłichó Nation in the Northwest Territories. She now resides in Calgary\, Alberta. The Dora Mavor Moore Award winner is known for her “powerful presence vocally and physically on stage” (Barczablog\, 2023). She works with The Banff Centre for the Performing Arts program for Indigenous Classical Musicians Gathering and the Indigenous Performing Arts Alliance’s Indigenous Musical Sovereignty program. In 2023\, she had her American debut performing the role of Native Mother in the Anchorage Opera production of Missing\, composed by Brian Current with a libretto by Marie Clements. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by: URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/40th-anniversary-showcase-in-inuvik/ LOCATION:Igloo Church / Our lady of Victory Parish\, Inuvik\, NT\, Canada CATEGORIES:Inuvik,NACC Presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.naccnt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/40th-tour-spektrix.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241201T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241201T193000 DTSTAMP:20260522T182214 CREATED:20240816T160047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T163148Z UID:10000164-1733081400-1733081400@www.naccnt.ca SUMMARY:40th Anniversary Showcase in Fort Simpson DESCRIPTION:NACC’s 40th Anniversary will be a celebration of exceptional talent and dynamic northern art forms from across the broad expanse of Denendeh. From the great fiddling dynasties flowing deep and swiftly like the great Deh Cho river\, to the shining lights of Indigenous voices\, the show will celebrate some of the major milestones and remember some of the brilliant and cutting edge performers who have shared their art and found their spotlight at NACC. Like a giant drum dance\, or a triumphant handgame\, celebrating 40 years of the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre will be a jubilant evening not to be missed.Join Michelle Lafferty\, accompanied by Dr. Mengyin Kimly Wang\, with opening act Wesley Hardisty in celebration of 40 years with the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre. \n\n\n\nSponsored by \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nÉcole St Patrick High School\, Aurora Ukrainian Dancers\, Lady Slipper Lodge \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWilliams Electronics\, Energy Wall\, TC Enterprises\, and Lou Sebert \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReceive the “Family Pack” discount when adding at least one adult and one youth ticket to your cart. Discount is applied automatically at checkout! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Performers\n\n\n\n\n\nWesley Hardisty is a vibrant Fiddle player\, composer\, and collaborator from the Northwest Territories. From Fort Simpson\, Wesley is a member of the Dene Nation. He has performed nationally and internationally from Seattle to Iqaluit. He’s played on folk festivals\, fiddle music festivals\, Indigenous-focused performances\, including multiple tours of the NWT as a featured performer and supporting artist. He also performed for Canada Scene and Northern Scene in Ottawa\, Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics\, and has two original albums and multiple commissions. Wesley is sought-after as a collaborator with fiddle players\, singer-songwriters\, and classical ensembles. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCanadian\, Indigenous mezzo-soprano Michelle Lafferty is from the Tłichó Nation in the Northwest Territories. She now resides in Calgary\, Alberta. The Dora Mavor Moore Award winner is known for her “powerful presence vocally and physically on stage” (Barczablog\, 2023). She works with The Banff Centre for the Performing Arts program for Indigenous Classical Musicians Gathering and the Indigenous Performing Arts Alliance’s Indigenous Musical Sovereignty program. In 2023\, she had her American debut performing the role of Native Mother in the Anchorage Opera production of Missing\, composed by Brian Current with a libretto by Marie Clements. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by: URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/northern-arts-and-cultural-centre-40th-anniversary-showcase-in-fort-simpson/ LOCATION:Liidlii Kue Elementary School\, Ft. Simpson\, NT\, Canada CATEGORIES:Fort Simpson,NACC Presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.naccnt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/40th-tour-spektrix.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241203T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241203T193000 DTSTAMP:20260522T182215 CREATED:20240816T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T173321Z UID:10000165-1733254200-1733254200@www.naccnt.ca SUMMARY:40th Anniversary Showcase in Hay River DESCRIPTION:NACC’s 40th Anniversary will be a celebration of exceptional talent and dynamic northern art forms from across the broad expanse of Denendeh. From the great fiddling dynasties flowing deep and swiftly like the great Deh Cho river\, to the shining lights of Indigenous voices\, the show will celebrate some of the major milestones and remember some of the brilliant and cutting edge performers who have shared their art and found their spotlight at NACC. Like a giant drum dance\, or a triumphant handgame\, celebrating 40 years of the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre will be a jubilant evening not to be missed.Join Michelle Lafferty\, accompanied by Dr. Mengyin Kimly Wang\, with opening act Wesley Hardisty in celebration of 40 years with the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre. \n\n\n\nSponsored by \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nÉcole St Patrick High School\, Aurora Ukrainian Dancers\, Lady Slipper Lodge \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWilliams Electronics\, Energy Wall\, TC Enterprises\, and Lou Sebert \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReceive the “Family Pack” discount when adding at least one adult and one youth ticket to your cart. Discount is applied automatically at checkout! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Performers\n\n\n\n\n\nWesley Hardisty is a vibrant Fiddle player\, composer\, and collaborator from the Northwest Territories. From Fort Simpson\, Wesley is a member of the Dene Nation. He has performed nationally and internationally from Seattle to Iqaluit. He’s played on folk festivals\, fiddle music festivals\, Indigenous-focused performances\, including multiple tours of the NWT as a featured performer and supporting artist. He also performed for Canada Scene and Northern Scene in Ottawa\, Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics\, and has two original albums and multiple commissions. Wesley is sought-after as a collaborator with fiddle players\, singer-songwriters\, and classical ensembles. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCanadian\, Indigenous mezzo-soprano Michelle Lafferty is from the Tłichó Nation in the Northwest Territories. She now resides in Calgary\, Alberta. The Dora Mavor Moore Award winner is known for her “powerful presence vocally and physically on stage” (Barczablog\, 2023). She works with The Banff Centre for the Performing Arts program for Indigenous Classical Musicians Gathering and the Indigenous Performing Arts Alliance’s Indigenous Musical Sovereignty program. In 2023\, she had her American debut performing the role of Native Mother in the Anchorage Opera production of Missing\, composed by Brian Current with a libretto by Marie Clements. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by: URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/40th-anniversary-showcase-in-hay-river/ LOCATION:Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church\, Hay River CATEGORIES:NACC Presents,Norman Wells ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.naccnt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/40th-tour-spektrix.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241205T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241205T193000 DTSTAMP:20260522T182215 CREATED:20240816T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T163141Z UID:10000166-1733427000-1733427000@www.naccnt.ca SUMMARY:40th Anniversary Showcase in Fort Smith DESCRIPTION:NACC’s 40th Anniversary will be a celebration of exceptional talent and dynamic northern art forms from across the broad expanse of Denendeh. From the great fiddling dynasties flowing deep and swiftly like the great Deh Cho river\, to the shining lights of Indigenous voices\, the show will celebrate some of the major milestones and remember some of the brilliant and cutting edge performers who have shared their art and found their spotlight at NACC. Like a giant drum dance\, or a triumphant handgame\, celebrating 40 years of the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre will be a jubilant evening not to be missed.Join Michelle Lafferty\, accompanied by Dr. Mengyin Kimly Wang\, with opening act Wesley Hardisty in celebration of 40 years with the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre. \n\n\n\nSponsored by \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nÉcole St Patrick High School\, Aurora Ukrainian Dancers\, Lady Slipper Lodge \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWilliams Electronics\, Energy Wall\, TC Enterprises\, and Lou Sebert \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReceive the “Family Pack” discount when adding at least one adult and one youth ticket to your cart. Discount is applied automatically at checkout! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Performers\n\n\n\n\n\nWesley Hardisty is a vibrant Fiddle player\, composer\, and collaborator from the Northwest Territories. From Fort Simpson\, Wesley is a member of the Dene Nation. He has performed nationally and internationally from Seattle to Iqaluit. He’s played on folk festivals\, fiddle music festivals\, Indigenous-focused performances\, including multiple tours of the NWT as a featured performer and supporting artist. He also performed for Canada Scene and Northern Scene in Ottawa\, Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics\, and has two original albums and multiple commissions. Wesley is sought-after as a collaborator with fiddle players\, singer-songwriters\, and classical ensembles. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCanadian\, Indigenous mezzo-soprano Michelle Lafferty is from the Tłichó Nation in the Northwest Territories. She now resides in Calgary\, Alberta. The Dora Mavor Moore Award winner is known for her “powerful presence vocally and physically on stage” (Barczablog\, 2023). She works with The Banff Centre for the Performing Arts program for Indigenous Classical Musicians Gathering and the Indigenous Performing Arts Alliance’s Indigenous Musical Sovereignty program. In 2023\, she had her American debut performing the role of Native Mother in the Anchorage Opera production of Missing\, composed by Brian Current with a libretto by Marie Clements. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by: URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/40th-anniversary-showcase-in-fort-smith/ LOCATION:Salt River First Nation Business & Conference Centre\, Ft. Smith\, NT\, Canada CATEGORIES:Fort Smith,NACC Presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.naccnt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/40th-tour-spektrix.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241207T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241207T193000 DTSTAMP:20260522T182215 CREATED:20240816T160046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T191536Z UID:10000162-1733599800-1733599800@www.naccnt.ca SUMMARY:Northern Arts and Cultural Centre 40th Anniversary Showcase DESCRIPTION:NACC’s 40th Anniversary will be a celebration of exceptional talent and dynamic northern art forms from across the broad expanse of Denendeh. From the great fiddling dynasties flowing deep and swiftly like the great Deh Cho river to the shining lights of Indigenous theatre born and raised on this very stage\, the show will celebrate some of the major milestones and remember some of the brilliant and cutting-edge performers who have shared their art and found their spotlight at NACC. For one halcyon night\, community groups and northern stars will join together to lift up the memories and raise their voices in a joyful chorus. Like a giant drum dance or a triumphant handgame\, celebrating 40 years of the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre will be a jubilant evening not to be missed. \n\n\n\nJoin us at 6:45PM for a pre-show reception\, which will include free snacks and a complimentary beverage. This reception will also feature a silent auction with items you do not want to miss out on\, a toy drive with Northwestel\, and more. Come early to connect with other long-time and new supporters of NACC and celebrate 40 years with us! \n\n\n\nSponsored by \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nÉcole St Patrick High School\, Aurora Ukrainian Dancers\, Lady Slipper Lodge\, Williams Electronics\, Energy Wall\, TC Enterprises\, and Lou Sebert \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCurating The Evening\n\n\n\n\n\nLeela Gilday is a celebrated musician and advocate from Denendeh. With five solo albums and numerous collaborations\, she has toured internationally for over 25 years\, earning multiple awards\, including two Juno Awards. Her work as an Artistic Director and Music Supervisor spans hundreds of artists and two continents. A passionate advocate for Indigenous voices\, she mentors artists and youth\, leads arts organizations\, and supports reconciliation through the arts. As a volunteer\, she helped to found and serves on the boards of several national arts organizations including the Indigenous Music Office. She lives with her husband and son in Yellowknife. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReneltta Arluk is an Inuvialuit\, Cree\, Dene from the Northwest Territories\, raised by her grandparents on the trap-line until school age. It is through this life experience and training that gives Reneltta the unique cultural and artistic Indigenous lens from which she works from. For over twenty years\, Reneltta Arluk has been part of or initiated the creation of Indigenous Theatre across Canada and overseas. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by: URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/40th-anniversary-showcase/ LOCATION:Northern Arts and Cultural Centre (NACC)\, 4701 52nd Ave\, Yellowknife\, NT\, X1A 2N7\, Canada CATEGORIES:NACC Presents,Yellowknife ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.naccnt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/nacc-40-spektrix.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250121T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250121T193000 DTSTAMP:20260522T182215 CREATED:20240816T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T164749Z UID:10000167-1737487800-1737487800@www.naccnt.ca SUMMARY:Old Man Luedecke in Norman Wells DESCRIPTION:A East Coast Treat!\n\n\n\nOld Man Luedecke is the recording and performing name of two-time JUNO award-winning and Polaris prize-nominated singer/songwriter Chris Luedecke. He’s a multiple East Coast Music Award winner known for his high-energy\, banjo-driven stompers\, touching guitar ballads\, and dry\, humorous stories. Old Man Luedecke has been making a soundtrack to an authentic life for nearly twenty years. \n\n\n\nBorn in Toronto and long-time resident of Chester\, Nova Scotia\, Luedecke began recording in the early 2000s DIY folk scene of Halifax. He made his two JUNO-winning albums for Black Hen Music in the late ‘00s\, with Steve Dawson as producer\, at Vancouver’s famed Factory studio. \n\n\n\nLuedecke has kept up many worldwide concert appearances\, playing in Europe and around Canada and the USA\, and six trips to Australia\, including a memorable tour where his whole young family travelled with him around rural Queensland for the Festival of Small Halls. \n\n\n\nIn May\, 2022\, Luedecke received an honorary doctorate from King’s University in Halifax for his cultural contributions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLATEST RELEASE\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShe Told Me Where to Go is out now! I hope you love it as much as I do. From the beautiful artwork to the beautiful hooky playing of Afie Jurvanen\, Darcy Yates\, Joshua Van Tassel and Glenn Patscha\, to the currents of many types of love running through it.   \nOld Man Ludecke on his new album\, She Told Me Where to Go\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn an Old Man Luedecke show\, there will be some very modern sounding songs about love\, family life\, the importance of friends\, and the search for meaning; some traditional music reminiscent of Appalachian old-time music\, including high-energy banjo driven stompers; and some wickedly funny songs about the joy of cooking\, sardines\, and yodelling. It’s quite a ride. Richard Barry\, Roots Music Canada\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by: URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/old-man-luedecke-in-norman-wells/ LOCATION:Royal Canadian Legion\, 25 MacKenzie Dr\, Norman Wells\, NT\, X0E 0V0\, Canada CATEGORIES:NACC Presents,Norman Wells ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.naccnt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/old-man-spektrix.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250123T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250123T193000 DTSTAMP:20260522T182215 CREATED:20240816T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T181133Z UID:10000168-1737660600-1737660600@www.naccnt.ca SUMMARY:Old Man Luedecke in Inuvik DESCRIPTION:A East Coast Treat!\n\n\n\nOld Man Luedecke is the recording and performing name of two-time JUNO award-winning and Polaris prize-nominated singer/songwriter Chris Luedecke. He’s a multiple East Coast Music Award winner known for his high-energy\, banjo-driven stompers\, touching guitar ballads\, and dry\, humorous stories. Old Man Luedecke has been making a soundtrack to an authentic life for nearly twenty years. \n\n\n\nBorn in Toronto and long-time resident of Chester\, Nova Scotia\, Luedecke began recording in the early 2000s DIY folk scene of Halifax. He made his two JUNO-winning albums for Black Hen Music in the late ‘00s\, with Steve Dawson as producer\, at Vancouver’s famed Factory studio. \n\n\n\nLuedecke has kept up many worldwide concert appearances\, playing in Europe and around Canada and the USA\, and six trips to Australia\, including a memorable tour where his whole young family travelled with him around rural Queensland for the Festival of Small Halls. \n\n\n\nIn May\, 2022\, Luedecke received an honorary doctorate from King’s University in Halifax for his cultural contributions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLATEST RELEASE\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShe Told Me Where to Go is out now! I hope you love it as much as I do. From the beautiful artwork to the beautiful hooky playing of Afie Jurvanen\, Darcy Yates\, Joshua Van Tassel and Glenn Patscha\, to the currents of many types of love running through it.   \nOld Man Ludecke on his new album\, She Told Me Where to Go\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn an Old Man Luedecke show\, there will be some very modern sounding songs about love\, family life\, the importance of friends\, and the search for meaning; some traditional music reminiscent of Appalachian old-time music\, including high-energy banjo driven stompers; and some wickedly funny songs about the joy of cooking\, sardines\, and yodelling. It’s quite a ride. Richard Barry\, Roots Music Canada\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by: URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/old-man-luedecke-in-inuvik/ LOCATION:Igloo Church / Our lady of Victory Parish\, Inuvik\, NT\, Canada CATEGORIES:Inuvik,NACC Presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.naccnt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/old-man-spektrix.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250125T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250125T210000 DTSTAMP:20260522T182215 CREATED:20240816T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T232733Z UID:10000150-1737837000-1737838800@www.naccnt.ca SUMMARY:Old Man Luedecke DESCRIPTION:THIS PERFORMANCE IS DELAYED UNTIL 8:30PM \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA East Coast Treat!\n\n\n\nOld Man Luedecke is the recording and performing name of two-time JUNO award-winning and Polaris prize-nominated singer/songwriter Chris Luedecke. He’s a multiple East Coast Music Award winner known for his high-energy\, banjo-driven stompers\, touching guitar ballads\, and dry\, humorous stories. Old Man Luedecke has been making a soundtrack to an authentic life for nearly twenty years. \n\n\n\nBorn in Toronto and long-time resident of Chester\, Nova Scotia\, Luedecke began recording in the early 2000s DIY folk scene of Halifax. He made his two JUNO-winning albums for Black Hen Music in the late ‘00s\, with Steve Dawson as producer\, at Vancouver’s famed Factory studio. \n\n\n\nLuedecke has kept up many worldwide concert appearances\, playing in Europe and around Canada and the USA\, and six trips to Australia\, including a memorable tour where his whole young family travelled with him around rural Queensland for the Festival of Small Halls. \n\n\n\nIn May\, 2022\, Luedecke received an honorary doctorate from King’s University in Halifax for his cultural contributions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLATEST RELEASE\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShe Told Me Where to Go is out now! I hope you love it as much as I do. From the beautiful artwork to the beautiful hooky playing of Afie Jurvanen\, Darcy Yates\, Joshua Van Tassel and Glenn Patscha\, to the currents of many types of love running through it.   \nOld Man Ludecke on his new album\, She Told Me Where to Go\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn an Old Man Luedecke show\, there will be some very modern sounding songs about love\, family life\, the importance of friends\, and the search for meaning; some traditional music reminiscent of Appalachian old-time music\, including high-energy banjo driven stompers; and some wickedly funny songs about the joy of cooking\, sardines\, and yodelling. It’s quite a ride. Richard Barry\, Roots Music Canada\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by: URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/old-man-luedecke/ LOCATION:Northern Arts and Cultural Centre (NACC)\, 4701 52nd Ave\, Yellowknife\, NT\, X1A 2N7\, Canada CATEGORIES:NACC Presents,Season Shows,Yellowknife ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.naccnt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Website-Banner-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250127T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250127T193000 DTSTAMP:20260522T182215 CREATED:20240816T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T181058Z UID:10000169-1738006200-1738006200@www.naccnt.ca SUMMARY:Old Man Luedecke in Fort Simpson DESCRIPTION:A East Coast Treat!\n\n\n\nOld Man Luedecke is the recording and performing name of two-time JUNO award-winning and Polaris prize-nominated singer/songwriter Chris Luedecke. He’s a multiple East Coast Music Award winner known for his high-energy\, banjo-driven stompers\, touching guitar ballads\, and dry\, humorous stories. Old Man Luedecke has been making a soundtrack to an authentic life for nearly twenty years. \n\n\n\nBorn in Toronto and long-time resident of Chester\, Nova Scotia\, Luedecke began recording in the early 2000s DIY folk scene of Halifax. He made his two JUNO-winning albums for Black Hen Music in the late ‘00s\, with Steve Dawson as producer\, at Vancouver’s famed Factory studio. \n\n\n\nLuedecke has kept up many worldwide concert appearances\, playing in Europe and around Canada and the USA\, and six trips to Australia\, including a memorable tour where his whole young family travelled with him around rural Queensland for the Festival of Small Halls. \n\n\n\nIn May\, 2022\, Luedecke received an honorary doctorate from King’s University in Halifax for his cultural contributions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReceive the “Family Pack” discount when adding at least one adult and one youth ticket to your cart. Discount is applied automatically at checkout! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLATEST RELEASE\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShe Told Me Where to Go is out now! I hope you love it as much as I do. From the beautiful artwork to the beautiful hooky playing of Afie Jurvanen\, Darcy Yates\, Joshua Van Tassel and Glenn Patscha\, to the currents of many types of love running through it.   \nOld Man Ludecke on his new album\, She Told Me Where to Go\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn an Old Man Luedecke show\, there will be some very modern sounding songs about love\, family life\, the importance of friends\, and the search for meaning; some traditional music reminiscent of Appalachian old-time music\, including high-energy banjo driven stompers; and some wickedly funny songs about the joy of cooking\, sardines\, and yodelling. It’s quite a ride. Richard Barry\, Roots Music Canada\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by: URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/old-man-luedecke-in-fort-simpson/ LOCATION:Liidlii Kue Elementary School\, Ft. Simpson\, NT\, Canada CATEGORIES:Fort Simpson,NACC Presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.naccnt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/old-man-spektrix.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250129T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250129T193000 DTSTAMP:20260522T182215 CREATED:20240816T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T181048Z UID:10000170-1738179000-1738179000@www.naccnt.ca SUMMARY:Old Man Luedecke in Hay River DESCRIPTION:A East Coast Treat!\n\n\n\nOld Man Luedecke is the recording and performing name of two-time JUNO award-winning and Polaris prize-nominated singer/songwriter Chris Luedecke. He’s a multiple East Coast Music Award winner known for his high-energy\, banjo-driven stompers\, touching guitar ballads\, and dry\, humorous stories. Old Man Luedecke has been making a soundtrack to an authentic life for nearly twenty years. \n\n\n\nBorn in Toronto and long-time resident of Chester\, Nova Scotia\, Luedecke began recording in the early 2000s DIY folk scene of Halifax. He made his two JUNO-winning albums for Black Hen Music in the late ‘00s\, with Steve Dawson as producer\, at Vancouver’s famed Factory studio. \n\n\n\nLuedecke has kept up many worldwide concert appearances\, playing in Europe and around Canada and the USA\, and six trips to Australia\, including a memorable tour where his whole young family travelled with him around rural Queensland for the Festival of Small Halls. \n\n\n\nIn May\, 2022\, Luedecke received an honorary doctorate from King’s University in Halifax for his cultural contributions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReceive the “Family Pack” discount when adding at least one adult and one youth ticket to your cart. Discount is applied automatically at checkout! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLATEST RELEASE\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShe Told Me Where to Go is out now! I hope you love it as much as I do. From the beautiful artwork to the beautiful hooky playing of Afie Jurvanen\, Darcy Yates\, Joshua Van Tassel and Glenn Patscha\, to the currents of many types of love running through it.   \nOld Man Ludecke on his new album\, She Told Me Where to Go\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn an Old Man Luedecke show\, there will be some very modern sounding songs about love\, family life\, the importance of friends\, and the search for meaning; some traditional music reminiscent of Appalachian old-time music\, including high-energy banjo driven stompers; and some wickedly funny songs about the joy of cooking\, sardines\, and yodelling. It’s quite a ride. Richard Barry\, Roots Music Canada\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by: URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/old-man-luedecke-in-hay-river/ LOCATION:Riverview Cineplex\, Hay River\, NT\, Canada CATEGORIES:Hay River,NACC Presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.naccnt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/old-man-spektrix.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR