Past Events
February 2010 | |
| Thursday February 4 | Cantos Public Tour - First Thursday Free of Charge: 6.00pm. |
| Sunday February 7 | Cantos Public Tours: 1.30pm & 3.00pm. $10/adults, $8/students & seniors |
| Thursday February 11 | Special Valentines Day Tour 6.00pm: Fall in love with Cantos and experience our collection through love songs from the classical to the modern. Special silent movie presentation included. The tour will kick off with special screening of the Silent Film “I Do” with Harold Lloyd and accompanied on the Kimball Theatre organ by Chris Maric. Adults: $12 or, $20 per couple, Students and Seniors: $10 or $16 per couple. Register! |
| Saturday February 13 | MumanDad At School For Work Present Old School Revival with performances by Gary Martin & the Heavenly Blues Band and Grammy Award Winning Donald Ray Johnson. Doors 8.30pm. Tickets on sale at 403-829-8873. |
| Sunday February 14 | Special Valentines Day Tour 1.30pm & 3.00pm: Fall in love with Cantos and experience our collection through love songs from the classical to the modern. Special silent movie presentation included. The tour will kick off with special screening of the Silent Film “I Do” with Harold Lloyd and accompanied on the Kimball Theatre organ by Chris Maric. Adults: $12 or, $20 per couple, Students and Seniors: $10 or $16 per couple. Register! |
| Thursday February 18 | Cantos Public Tour: 6.00pm. $10/adults, $8/students & seniors |
| Saturday February 20 | A Workshop with the legendary Sam Lay: Blues Shuffle Chicago Style: Presented by Cantos Music Foundation, Black History Month Foundation of Canada and the Blues Historical Society of Canada, this workshop is one no blues drummer should miss! Tickets are $45 and space is limited, so reserve your ticket today by emailing blackhistorymonth@shaw.ca! |
| Sunday February 21 | Cantos Public Tours: 1.30pm & 3.00pm. $10/adults, $8/students & seniors |
| Monday February 22 | Blue Mondays All Ages Jam + Workshop 6.00pm - King Eddy Blues: A Retrospective with Sam Lay. Free of Charge. Register online! 7.00pm: All ages Jam with Special Guest Sam Lay and the Cantos House Band. Free of Charge. |
| Tuesday February 23 | Music@Noon@Cantos: Featuring exceptional young talent from Mount Royal Conservatory. 12.10 - 1.00pm. Free of Charge. |
| Thursday February 25 | Cantos Public Tour: 6.00pm. $10/adults, $8/students & seniors |
| Saturday February 27 | Empowerment Conference 2010: Presented by the African Carribbean Calgary Coalition, 10.00am - 2.30pm. To Register, Email calgaryempowerment2010@gmail.com or call (403) 763-1824 for more information. Afrikadey! festival presents a Black History Month Concert showcasing Calgary based World music sensations Cumako an Afro-Latino groove band and Maximum force a roots rock reggae group. Doors 8.00pm. Tickets $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Tickets can be purchased online and at the Afrikadey office 403.234.9110. www.afrikadey.com |
| Sunday February 28 | Cantos Public Tours: 1.30pm & 3.00pm. $10/adults, $8/students & seniors |
| Sunday February 28 | Collective on Sundays: Featuring Random Task Collective with Julianna Hindemith & Madi Allen. 2.00pm-4.00pm |
| Sunday February 28 | Shot at the Dark: Presented by Calgary is Awesome. Featuring Lauren Mann and Sable Island. 7.30pm. Tickets $15 and available at Megatunes. |
January 2010
Sunday January 3 | Cantos Public Tours: 1.30pm & 3.00pm. $10/adults, $8/students & seniors |
Thursday January 7 | Cantos Public Tour: 6.00pm. $10/adults, $8/students & seniors |
Sunday January 10 | Cantos Public Tours: 1.30pm & 3.00pm. $10/adults, $8/students & seniors |
Thursday January 14 | Cantos Public Tour: 6.00pm. $10/adults, $8/students & seniors |
Sunday January 17 | Cantos Public Tours: 1.30pm & 3.00pm. $10/adults, $8/students & seniors |
Tuesday January 19 (New Date!) | Music@Noon@Cantos: Featuring exceptional young talent from Mount Royal Conservatory. 12.10 - 1.00pm. Free of Charge. |
Thursday January 21 | Cantos Public Tour: 6.00pm. $10/adults, $8/students & seniors |
Sunday January 24 | Cantos Public Tours: 1.30pm & 3.00pm. $10/adults, $8/students & seniors |
Monday January 25 | Blue Mondays All Ages Jam and Guitar Workshop 5:30 pm: Acoustic Blues Guitar Workshop with the legendary Tim Williams. Registration is FREE. Please RSVP online or call (403) 543-5115 to reserve your spot. Learn more! 7.00pm: All ages Jam, hosted by Tim Williams with the Cantos House Band. Free of Charge. |
Thursday January 28 | Cantos Public Tour: 6.00pm. $10/adults, $8/students & seniors |
Thursday January 28 | 7.30pm: Long & McQuade, DW Drums, Sabian, Remo and Regal Tip are thrilled to present another awesome drum clinic - this time featuring the legendary Chester Thompson! Chester has played everything from Jazz to Rock to Gospel with everyone from Weather Report to Frank Zappa to Genesis. For more information and to buy tickets, please contact Tyler at the Calgary store by email or at 403-244-5555. |
Sunday January 31 | Cantos Public Tours: 1.30pm & 3.00pm. $10/adults, $8/students & seniors |
Sunday January 31 | SHOT AT THE DARK in association with CALGARYISAWESOME.COM and BLOCKSOCIAL presents its first concert showcase featuring JORDAN KLASSEN with the NORTHERN LIGHTS. Tickets are 15$ and can be purchased at Vendome cafe. Doors are at 7 pm and refreshments will be provided throughout the night by Vendome Cafe. |
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December 2009 |
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Thursday December 3 | First Thursday at Cantos: Roving Christmas Tour 6.00pm: Feast on the sounds of Christmas through the Cantos keyboard collection. Stationed throughout the gallery you'll find excerpts of Christmas revelry brought to life by Cantos' very own gifted staff. This is a very special tour offered in the spirit of Christmas. Come one, come all! Soul Christmas 7.30pm: Enjoy the sweet sounds of the season with Camie Leard and the Groove. Kick off your holiday festivities with R&B and seasonal favourites from this soulful vocalist and dynamic performer on the Cantos Music Stage. This event will be recorded live. Cover: $10. http://camieleard.com |
Saturday December 5 | Songposium: The Songwriters Association of Canada presents SONGPOSIUM, an intensive one-day seminar for aspiring and emerging songwriters and those interested in learning more about the art, craft and business of songwriting. Panelists are: Dan Hill, Janis Nixon, Russman, and Tim Hu. sThe workshop takes place at Cantos from 9.00am-5.00pm. More information and registration at http://www.songwriters.ca |
Sunday December 6 | Cantos Public Tours: 1.30pm & 3.00pm. $10/adults, $8/students & seniors |
Thursday December 10 | Music@Noon@Cantos: Featuring Artists in Residence at the Banff Centre. Rosa Maria Robinson, Classical Guitarist supported by FONCA though the Artistic residence exchange Mexico-Canada & Tamara Jozziasse, Flute. 12.10pm - 1.00pm. Free of Charge. |
Thursday December 10 | Cantos Public Tours: 6.00pm. $10/adults, $8/students & seniors |
Sunday December 13 | Cantos Public Tours: 1.30pm & 3.00pm. $10/adults, $8/students & seniors |
Thursday December 17 | Cantos Public Tours: 6.00pm. $10/adults, $8/students & seniors |
Sunday December 20 | Cantos Public Tours: 1.30pm & 3.00pm. $10/adults, $8/students & seniors |
Thursday December 24 | Cantos Public Tours: CANCELLED. Merry Christmas! |
Sunday December 27 | Cantos Public Tours: 1.30pm & 3.00pm. $10/adults, $8/students & seniors |
Thursday December 31 | Cantos Public Tours: CANCELLED. Happy New Year! |
October 2009 |
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Thursday October 1 | First Thursday at Cantos: TOUR: Explore the Cantos collection of keyboard and related instruments free of charge. The tour starts promptly at 6.00pm. PRESENTATION: Cantos is proud to be the Star Sponsor for the Calgary International Film Festival presentation of Guy & Madeleine. Join us for the screening and special musical presentation at 7.00pm at Eau Claire Cinema. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at www.calgaryfilm.com. |
Sunday, October 4 | Cantos Public Tours:1.30pm & 3.00pm. $10/adults, $8/students & seniors |
Sunday, October 4 | Calgary International Film Festival Industry Day: Panel Discussion 1: The Art of Film Making 10:00am - 11:00am Panel Discussion 2: Financing and Selling Your Film in the Digital Age 11:30am - 12:30pm More information at www.calgaryfilm.com |
Wednesday Oct. 7 | An Evening with Anik See presented by Freehand Books: Launching Anik See's postcard and other stories with special guests Aritha van Herk, Romy Straathof, and Chris Tenz. Exhibition opens 7:00 p.m. Free of Charge. |
Thursday, October 8 | Cantos Public Tours: 6.00pm. $10/adults, $8/students & seniors |
Sunday, October 11 | Cantos Public Tours:1.30pm & 3.00pm. $10/adults, $8/students & seniors |
Tuesday, October 13 | Music@Noon@Cantos: Featuring students from Mount Royal Conservatory. 12.10pm - 1.00pm, Free of Charge. |
Thursday, October 15 | Cantos Public Tours: 6.00pm. $10/adults, $8/students & seniors |
Friday, October 16 | All Ages Jazz Jam: 7.00pm. In partnership with CADME featuring the William Aberhart Jazz combo House Band. Free of Charge. |
Saturday, October 17 | Calgary Folk Club presents: A songwriters workshop with Lennie Gallant. 10.00am - 3.00pm. Tickets Call: 403.243.4393 |
Sunday, October 18 | Cantos Public Tours:1.30pm & 3.00pm. $10/adults, $8/students & seniors |
Thursday, October 22 | Cantos Public Tours: 6.00pm. $10/adults, $8/students & seniors |
Friday, October 23 | Acoustic Soul Presents...Love Featuring Performances by: Serafina, Elana Krol, Lynn Olagundoye, Chris Maric and Scotty Hills and More!!! Art By: Ben Rayner, Alain Trinidad & Derrick Woo. Doors open at 7.00pm. Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at Coco & Violet: 12-2500 4 St S.W. |
Friday, October 23 | Afrikadey Volunteer Party |
Sunday, October 25 | Cantos Public Tours:1.30pm & 3.00pm. $10/adults, $8/students & seniors |
Sunday, October 25 | The Collective on Sundays: Featuring Random Task Collective with Mat Wilkins 2.00pm-4.00pm |
Monday, October 26 | Blue Mondays All Ages Jam and The Music Biz: How to get a Gig Workshop with Pat McGannon of PM GIGS. 5.30-6.30pm: Workshop: The Music Biz: How to Get a Gig Workshop with Pat McGannon of PM GIGS. Free of Charge. 7.00pm: All ages Jam, hosted by the Cantos House Band with Doug Charters. Free of Charge. |
Tuesday, October 27 | 7.30pm Lecture with John Kitchen of Edinburgh University - The harpsichord: a lyrical and expressive instrument? A lecture-recital exploring different national styles of harpsichord music. Co-presented with the Calgary Society of Organists and Royal Canadian College of Organists. Admission by donation. |
Thursday, October 29 | Cantos Public Tours: 6.00pm. $10/adults, $8/students & seniors |
Saturday, October 31 | Music and the Macabre: A spooky tour through the historic Cantos Music Collection |
September 2009 |
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Thursday, Sept. 3 | First Thursday at Cantos: Free tours at 6.00pm and 7.00pm. Concert at 7.00pm featuring Kirby Sewell: "With his big voice and heart-felt delivery, Calgary's Kirby Sewell grabs the blues and soul of the past and pulls it into the present, dragging elements of Motown, Mussel Shoals and post-war Chicago along for the emotional ride". ~ Avenue Magazine. Tickets at Megatunes or at the door. Tickets $15 and includes a Free CD. www.pronouncedsoul.com. |
Sunday, Sept. 6 | Cantos Public Tours:1.30pm & 3.00pm. $10/adults, $8/students & seniors |
Thursday, Sept. 10 | Cantos Public Tours: 6.00pm. $10/adults, $8/students & seniors |
Sunday, Sept. 13 | Cantos Public Tours:1.30pm & 3.00pm. $10/adults, $8/students & seniors |
Thursday, Sept. 17 | Cantos Public Tours: 6.00pm. $10/adults, $8/students & seniors |
Friday, Sept. 18 | Music@Noon@Cantos: A special presentation in collaboration with Alliance Francaise featuring Gilles Chabenat and Jean Marc Padovani breaking with tradition as a trailblazing hurdy gurdy and Saxophone duo performance. 12.10pm - 1.00pm, Free of Charge. http://www.gilleschabenat.com/english/actu/actu.html/ Alliance Francaise 7.00pm: A Second concert to take place at the Alliance Francaise at 7.00pm. Tickets $15 adults, $12 for members and students. |
Sunday, Sept. 20 | Cantos Public Tours:1.30pm & 3.00pm. $10/adults, $8/students & seniors |
Thursday, Sept. 24 | Cantos Public Tours: 6.00pm. $10/adults, $8/students & seniors |
Sunday, Sept. 27 | Cantos Public Tours:1.30pm & 3.00pm. $10/adults, $8/students & seniors |
Sunday, Sept. 27 | Collective on Sundays: Featuring Random Task Collective with Sarah Clark & Calum Graham 2.00pm-4.00pm |
Monday, Sept. 28 | Blue Mondays All Ages Jam and Tour 6:00pm: Tour of the Cantos Collection. Free of charge. 7.00pm: All ages Jam, hosted by the Cantos House Band and Stratabuse. Free of Charge. |
August 2009 |
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Sunday, August 2 | Cantos Public Tours:1.30pm & 3.00pm. $10/adults, $8/students & seniors |
Tuesday, August 4 | Cantos a la Carte: Opera Gems: Featuring members past and present of Calgary Opera's Emerging Artist Development Program. Presenting a program of beloved arias and duets from the world of opera - including selections from works by Mozart, Bizet, and Puccini - including the famous aria, "Nessun dorma". Jack Singer Concert Hall. FREE OF CHARGE. 12.10pm to 1.00pm. |
Thursday, August 13 | Cantos Street Sounds: 12.00 - 1.00pm. Lorrie Matheson busks on Stephen Avenue alongside the Green Market. |
Thursday, August 6 | First Thursday at Cantos: Free tours at 6.00pm and 7.00pm Concert at 8.00pm featuring Sonal: "With tight grooves and plenty of energy, Sonal's urban influenced live performance showcases her original songs along with select covers. Along with a full band, this R&B songstress impresses audiences with her powerful voice and soulful style. Suggested $10 donation. http://www.myspace.com/sonalmusic |
Sat/Sun August 8 & 9 | Calgary International Blues Festival: Come by and say hello to Cantos at the Festival! www.calgarybluesfest.com |
Sunday, August 9 | Cantos Public Tours:1.30pm & 3.00pm. $10/adults, $8/students & seniors |
Tuesday, August 11 | Cantos a la Carte: Duo Majoya with Alvin Lowrey: Internationally acclaimed organ and piano team Duo Majoya, premiers Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition as arranged for trumpet, piano & organ by Alvin Lowrey, Principal Trumpet Emeritus of the Edmonton Symphony. Hear the kaleidoscopic sonic colours of Pictures at an Exhibition as they have never been heard, performed by Alvin Lowrey on a collection of trumpets with Marnie Giesbrecht on the Carthy Organ and Joachim Segger on the Steinway Concert Grand. Jack Singer Concert Hall. FREE OF CHARGE. 12.10pm to 1.00pm. |
Thursday, August 13 | Calgary Reggae Festival: Multi-Media Presentation by Roger Steffens - Experience Reggae music beyond Bob Marley.Visit http://www.calgaryreggaefestival. com for more info |
Sunday, August 16 | Cantos Public Tours:1.30pm & 3.00pm. $10/adults, $8/students & seniors |
Thursday, August 20 | Cantos Street Sounds: 12.00pm - 1.00pm. Kelly Jay busks on Stephen Avenue alongside the Green Market. |
Thursday, August 20 | Cantos Public Tours: 6.00pm. $10/adults, $8/students & seniors |
Sunday, August 23 | Cantos Public Tours:1.30pm & 3.00pm. $10/adults, $8/students & seniors |
Thursday, August 27 | Cantos Public Tours: 6.00pm. $10/adults, $8/students & seniors |
Sunday, August 30 | Cantos Public Tours:1.30pm & 3.00pm. $10/adults, $8/students & seniors |
Monday August 31 | Blue Mondays All Ages Jam and Workshop From Spirituals to Swing; An indepth analysis of blues music, and it's truest of origins. From the earliest times roughly 400 years ago, to today, the blues and it's precursor's live and thrive, in the hearts and minds of every imaginable background of people. If you've ever wondered about it's fabled beginnings, what exactly seperates specific styles, (not just electric lead guitar), how did it come to sound the way it does, and why is it so vital, to so many people, then this workshop is for you. All you'll need to bring is an open mind, and a love for the history of music. Topics to be covered; -Gospel music -Spirituals/Field Hollers/Work Songs -Examining the sub-genres of early blues; piedmount/delta/rag time/etc. -Dispelling common misconceptions and myths about the blues -Live examples of each genre Open to all ages. Please RSVP to info@cantos.ca. 7.00pm: All ages Jam, hosted by The Joint Effort with the Cantos House Band. Free of Charge. |
July 2009 |
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Thursday, July 2 | First Thursdays at Cantos: Free tours at 6.00pm and 7.00pm. At 8.00pm: "REEL LOVE" featuring A Relative Distance, Laura Leif and Foon Yap. Doors 7.30pm, $5 at the door. All Ages. Free VHS + Mix Tape exchange. |
Sunday, July 5 | Cantos Public Tours:1.30pm & 3.00pm. $10/adults, $8/students & seniors |
Tuesday, July 7 | Music@Noon@Cantos: The Bow Djangos http://www.bowdjangos.com/ 12:10 to 1:00 p.m. FREE OF CHARGE. |
Sunday, July 12 | Cantos Public Tours:1.30pm & 3.00pm. $10/adults, $8/students & seniors |
Thursday, July 16 | Cantos Street Sounds: 12.00pm - 1.00pm: Stephen Fletcher busks on Stephen Avenue alongside the Green Market. |
Thursday, July 16 | Cantos Public Tours: 6.00pm. $10/adults, $8/students & seniors |
Sunday, July 19 | Cantos Public Tours:1.30pm & 3.00pm. $10/adults, $8/students & seniors |
Tuesday, July 21 | Cantos a la Carte: Featuring Faculty Recital: David Higgs, Faculty, The Summer Organ Academy Mount Royal College Conservatory. Jack Singer Concert Hall FREE OF CHARGE. 12.10pm to 1.00pm |
July 22-24 | Calgary Folk Music Festival Bootcamp: Various artists, visit www.calgaryfolkfest.com for more info |
Wednesday, July 22 | Calgary Folk Music Festival Special Lectures: $20 or free with Workshop Registration. 6.00pm - Jamaica is a Word with MUTABARUKA 8.00pm - My Life in the Punk Rock Trenches with JOHN LANGFORD & SALLY TIMMS Visit www.calgaryfolkfest.com for more information and to register. |
July 22-24 | Calgary Folk Music Festival Folk Boot Camp at Cantos: Three Day Workshop, each day featuring: 10am-1pm: Banjo with Danny Barnes Slide & Fingerstyle Guitar with Steve Dawson Songwriting with Nancy White Visit www.calgaryfolkfest.com for more information and to register. |
July 22-24 | Calgary Folk Music Festival Folk Boot Camp at Cantos: Three Day Workshop, each day featuring: 2pm-5pm: Songwriting with Justin Rutledge Blues Guitar with Corey Harris Vocals with the Sojourners Visit www.calgaryfolkfest.com for more information and to register. |
Thursday, July 23 | Cantos Street Sounds: 12.00pm - 1.00pm: Jenn Beaupre busks on Stephen Avenue alongside the Green Market. |
Thursday, July 23 | Cantos PublicTours: CANCELLED. Join us for Designs on Calgary at the Grand. |
Thursday, July 23 | Designs on Calgary - 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Grand Theatre. 608 1st St SW Join us as five of the world's leading architects compete to design a major project in Calgary - Cantos' new national music centre at the King Eddy site in the East Village. On July 23, they will unveil their vision for the site and you could be among the first to see what the world's best want to do in our city. Seating is limited! |
Sunday, July 26 | Cantos Public Tours: 1.30pm & 3.00pm. $10/adults, $8/students & seniors |
Monday, July 27 | Blue Mondays All Ages Jam and Tour 6:00pm: Tour of the Cantos Collection. Free of charge. 7.00pm: All ages Jam, hosted by Bill Dowey with the Cantos House Band. Free of Charge. |
Tuesday, July 28 | Cantos a la Carte: Featuring Select students from the 2009 Summer Organ Academy Mount Royal College Conservatory Jack Singer Concert Hall. 12.10pm to 1.00pm. FREE OF CHARGE. |
Thursday, July 30 | Cantos Public Tours: 6.00pm. $10/adults, $8/students & seniors |
