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://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:20250505T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250505T193000 DTSTAMP:20260417T043643 CREATED:20240816T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T175801Z UID:10000172-1746473400-1746473400@naccnt.ca SUMMARY:TOKARA in Fort Simpson DESCRIPTION:TOKARA was founded in Nagano Prefecture\, Japan\, by Wadaiko Artist Art Lee. The group has become a strong force in the world of Wadaiko (Taiko Drumming) both in Japan and internationally. \n\n\n\nWhile incorporating arrangements of traditional Taiko pieces into their performance\, TOKARA has created an all-new style of Taiko\, where electrifying speed and power meet the group’s own arrangements of movement\, incorporating dance and the circular fluidity of the Chinese martial arts and aikido. \n\n\n\nTOKARA’s new style of Taiko music also brings rhythmic signatures from other cultures around the world to create a jazzy and exciting style of taiko music. TOKARA started its international debut with a six-week coast-to-coast tour of the U.S. and Canada\, followed by a two-month tour in 2005\, both to critical acclaim and sold-out audiences. TOKARA has since performed as the main attraction in many events\, including the Hamanako Hanahaku All-Japan Expo and the Taipei City 120th Anniversary World Music Festival. \n\n\n\nSince the group’s inception\, TOKARA tours three to four times a year in Asia\, the U.S.\, various countries in Europe\, Australia\, and India\, as well as making regular appearances at some of the top Taiko performances all over Japan. \n\n\n\nTOKARA continues the intensive process of continually reinventing new pieces and playing styles in an attempt to further develop the group’s originality. The members of TOKARA also continue to research and study traditional Wadaiko pieces\, and to incorporate arrangements of these pieces into their performances. \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by: URL:https://naccnt.ca/event/tokara-in-fort-simpson/ LOCATION:Liidlii Kue Elementary School\, Ft. Simpson\, NT\, Canada CATEGORIES:Fort Simpson,NACC Presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://naccnt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/tokarapsek.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250405T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250405T193000 DTSTAMP:20260417T043643 CREATED:20240816T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T225611Z UID:10000154-1743881400-1743881400@naccnt.ca SUMMARY:Children of God DESCRIPTION:Children of God is must-see theatre for Canadians. Marsha Lederman\, The Globe and Mail\n\n\n\nChildren of God is a musical about an Oji-Cree family whose children were taken away to a residential school in Northern Ontario. The story of Rita\, a mother who was never let past the school’s gate\, and her kids\, Tom and Julia\, who never knew she came\, pushes toward redemption. Children of God offers a blend of ancient traditions and contemporary realities\, celebrating resilience and the power of the Indigenous cultural spirit. Inspired by First Nations music\, Corey Payette’s moving score also includes echoes of provocative Broadway masterpieces such as Fun Home and Next to Normal.Children of God takes place in two time periods during the 1950s and 1970s\, and is set during a time when it is mandatory by law for all Indigenous children to attend residential schools.Performed in English and Anishinaabemowin\, this musical is a tremendously impactful piece that explores the history and intergenerational impacts of the residential school system and provides a platform for dialogue about what happened to Indigenous communities in Canada. \n\n\n\n\n“It’s an opportunity for our settler allies to experience the story seen through the eyes of an Indigenous family. What would it have been like if it had been your child? Once people put themselves in those shoes\, we’re going to see real\, lasting change in our communities.” \nCorey Payette\, playwright\n\n\n\nTouring for the first time since 2019\, we are thrilled to announce that the award-winning production\, Children of God\, is coming to Yellowknife at the Northern Arts and Culture Centre in April\, 2025. Performed in English and Anishinaabemowin\, this musical is a tremendously impactful piece that explores the history and intergenerational effects of the residential school system\, and provides a platform for dialogue about what happened to Indigenous communities in Canada. \n\n\n\nThis play contains some content that may be triggering for some members of the audience. For content warnings\, please contact our box office at boxoffice@naccnt.ca or 867-873-4950. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCELEBRATING THE RESILIENCE AND POWER OF THE INDIGENOUS CULTURAL SPIRIT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBEHIND THE WORK\n\n\n\n\n\nCorey Payette is an interdisciplinary storyteller\, writer\, composer\, director in theatre and film. He is a member of the Mattagami First Nations\, with French Canadian and Irish ancestry\, and lives on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam)\, Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish)\, and səl’ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples.Known for his deeply moving\, large-scale original musical creations\, Payette’s work challenges the public’s notion of what musicals can be\, inserting Indigenous perspectives and narratives into mainstream spaces\, igniting conversations that inspire social change. Payette’s work explores themes of colonization\, Indigenous language revitalization\, cultural healing\, reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples\, and the complexity of historic and contemporary Indigenous experiences across music\, theatre\, and film.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvery once in a while someone as special as Corey Payette comes along with a project as special as this. SARAH GARTON STANLEY\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by: URL:https://naccnt.ca/event/children-of-god/ 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://naccnt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/children-of-god-spektrix.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250228T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250228T193000 DTSTAMP:20260417T043643 CREATED:20240816T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T021031Z UID:10000151-1740771000-1740771000@naccnt.ca SUMMARY:Bach to Benny Goodman DESCRIPTION:A Co-Production with \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImaginative musical mastery\, unorthodox arrangements and tight ensemble playing… WHOLENOTE MAGAZINE\n\n\n\nThe only duo of clarinet and digital accordion\, Bridge & Wolak fuse technology\, virtuosity\, and improv comedy to create an unforgettable concert experience. Bach to Benny Goodman begins with refined baroque music\, journeys through smoky Parisian jazz clubs and Polish fields\, and arrives in New York for the music of the ‘King of Swing’—Benny Goodman. \n\n\n\nEvery performance is riotously unique with Bridge & Wolak’s signature explosive comedy and audience engagement. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Artists\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael Bridge began playing when he was 5 and growing up in Calgary. His mom bought an accordion at a garage sale for $5. A family friend started teaching him to play by ear. Formal lessons began at 7.Today he performs on a digital accordion – essentially a computer housed in a conventional accordion case that can imitate the sound of just about any instrument you can imagine. He can single-handedly shake the rafters sounding like a full rock drum kit or a symphony orchestra.He’s also a master of the more familiar acoustic accordion\, a soulful\, highly expressive instrument. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWolak received his doctorate from the Paderewski Music Academy in Poznan\, Poland. He grew up in Włocławek\, a small city west of Warsaw. His parents were both professional musicians and by the age of 5\, Wolak was taking piano lessons and dreaming of becoming a famous musician. At 12\, Wolak took up the clarinet and became obsessed with mastering the instrument. At 16 he left home for studies at the conservatory in Poznan. Later he moved to Canada which offered him a safe harbour\, a place to launch a stellar international career as a soloist and an offramp to pursue his impressive academic achievements. \n\n\n\n\n\nFresh\, exciting and fun\, dispelling any of the oldpreconceptions about classical music… BARRIE EXAMINER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by: URL:https://naccnt.ca/event/bach-to-benny-goodman/ LOCATION:Northern Arts and Cultural Centre (NACC)\, 4701 52nd Ave\, Yellowknife\, NT\, X1A 2N7\, Canada CATEGORIES:NACC Presents,Special Shows,Yellowknife ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://naccnt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/bach-to-benny.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250208T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250208T193000 DTSTAMP:20260417T043643 CREATED:20240816T160031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T232955Z UID:10000152-1739043000-1739043000@naccnt.ca SUMMARY:Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun and The Rite of Spring DESCRIPTION:THE RITE OF SPRING\n\n\n\nIn Marie Chouinard’s work\, The Rite of Spring occupies a special position. In choosing to re-examine this powerful hymn to life\, she has created her first choreography based on a musical score. Igor Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring explores a New World and marks the entry of dance into modernity. In this avant-garde work\, Marie Chouinard again finds an original pulsation that is essential to her movement. Far from contradicting the rhythm of her dance\, the cadence and force of the music inspire\, accompany and energize her\, forming both the echo and the musical counterpoint of an organic\, vigorous and vivid choreography. \n\n\n\n\nThere is no story in my Rite- no development\, no cause and effect. Only synchronicity. It is as if I were dealing with the very moment after the instant life first appeared. The performance is the unfolding of that moment. I have the feeling that before that moment there was an extraordinary burst of light\, a flash of lightning. \nMarie Chouinard\n\n\n\nPrelude to the Afternoon of a Faun\n\n\n\nWhen he wrote the Afternoon of a Faun in 1876\, Stéphane Mallarmé fulfilled a dream: to write poetry for the theatre. The poem’s musicality inspired Claude Debussy to compose Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun in 1894. In 1912\, in Paris\, Vaslav Nijinski created his first choreography\, based on Mallarmé’s poem. In it\, he gave life – intense and sensual life – to his own raw and animalistic erotic nature\, thereby abruptly breaking with classical tradition. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis show contains partial nudity. Please contact the box office if you require more information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBEHIND THE WORK\n\n\n\n\n\nMarie Chouinard is a director\, an author\, a visual artist\, and she also creates choreographies for site-specific installations\, for the screen\, and in real-time for the web. Named Officière des Arts et des Lettre in France\, recipient of a Bessie Award in New York\, she has received some thirty of the most prestigious awards and honours. Her works\, radical and profound\, with a unique signature are nonetheless enduring and appear in the repertoires of major international ballet companies. \n\n\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://naccnt.ca/event/prelude-to-the-afternoon-of-a-faun-and-the-rite-of-spring/ 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://naccnt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Artboard-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250201T141500 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250201T141500 DTSTAMP:20260417T043643 CREATED:20240816T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T151643Z UID:10000149-1738419300-1738419300@naccnt.ca SUMMARY:Frozen 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 the first time in forever\, we’re excited to bring a Frozen sing-along to the NACC stage! When the newly crowned Queen Elsa accidentally uses her power to turn things into ice to curse her home with infinite winter\, her sister Anna teams up with a mountain man\, his playful reindeer\, and a snowman to change the weather condition. Let it Go and sing-along to this Disney favourite!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by: URL:https://naccnt.ca/event/frozen-sing-along/ LOCATION:Northern Arts and Cultural Centre (NACC)\, 4701 52nd Ave\, Yellowknife\, NT\, X1A 2N7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Family Shows,NACC Presents,Yellowknife ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://naccnt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/frozen-spek.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250201T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250201T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T043643 CREATED:20240816T160042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T174719Z UID:10000148-1738414800-1738414800@naccnt.ca SUMMARY:Sub-Arctic Sing-Along with Miranda Currie DESCRIPTION:Miranda Currie is a northern Indigenous artist living and working among the Dene in Somba K’e\, more widely known as Yellowknife\, Northwest Territories. She walks in two worlds\, with one foot in her Swampy Cree heritage and the other foot in her Euro-Canadian ancestry. Her mission is to create authentic northern Indigenous music\, film\, and books that are accessible to all children and families. \n\n\n\nIn 2024\, Currie will be releasing Sub-Arctic Sing-a-long! This\, her third children’s album\, introducing listeners to different genres of music\, all from a Northern Indigenous perspective. \n\n\n\nSongs like “My Ribbon Skirt” are up-beat and celebratory while “Do You Know Why?” speaks sensitive truths about why we wear our orange shirts on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Miranda’s songs are interactive and include Indigenous languages and stories that will delight family audiences. \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\nThis event is organized by: URL:https://naccnt.ca/event/sub-arctic-sing-along-with-miranda-currie/ LOCATION:Northern Arts and Cultural Centre (NACC)\, 4701 52nd Ave\, Yellowknife\, NT\, X1A 2N7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Family Shows,NACC Presents,Yellowknife ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://naccnt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/miranda-spektri.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250130T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250130T193000 DTSTAMP:20260417T043643 CREATED:20240816T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T222726Z UID:10000171-1738265400-1738265400@naccnt.ca SUMMARY:Old Man Luedecke in Fort Smith 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://naccnt.ca/event/old-man-luedecke-in-fort-smith/ LOCATION:Roaring Rapids Hall\, Ft. Smith\, NT\, Canada CATEGORIES:Fort Smith,NACC Presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://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:20260417T043643 CREATED:20240816T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T181048Z UID:10000170-1738179000-1738179000@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://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://naccnt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/old-man-spektrix.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250127T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250127T193000 DTSTAMP:20260417T043643 CREATED:20240816T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T181058Z UID:10000169-1738006200-1738006200@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://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://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:20260417T043643 CREATED:20240816T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T232733Z UID:10000150-1737837000-1737838800@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://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://naccnt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Website-Banner-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250123T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250123T193000 DTSTAMP:20260417T043643 CREATED:20240816T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T181133Z UID:10000168-1737660600-1737660600@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://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://naccnt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/old-man-spektrix.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250121T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250121T193000 DTSTAMP:20260417T043643 CREATED:20240816T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T164749Z UID:10000167-1737487800-1737487800@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://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://naccnt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/old-man-spektrix.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241207T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241207T193000 DTSTAMP:20260417T043643 CREATED:20240816T160046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T191536Z UID:10000162-1733599800-1733599800@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://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://naccnt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/nacc-40-spektrix.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241205T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241205T193000 DTSTAMP:20260417T043643 CREATED:20240816T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T163141Z UID:10000166-1733427000-1733427000@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://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://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:20260417T043643 CREATED:20240816T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T173321Z UID:10000165-1733254200-1733254200@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://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://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:20260417T043643 CREATED:20240816T160047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T163148Z UID:10000164-1733081400-1733081400@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://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://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:20260417T043643 CREATED:20240816T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T163225Z UID:10000163-1732822200-1732822200@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://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://naccnt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/40th-tour-spektrix.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241126T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241126T193000 DTSTAMP:20260417T043643 CREATED:20240816T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T163212Z UID:10000147-1732649400-1732649400@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://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://naccnt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/40th-tour-spektrix.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241116T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241116T193000 DTSTAMP:20260417T043643 CREATED:20240816T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T214012Z UID:10000144-1731785400-1731785400@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://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://naccnt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/world-after-dark-spektrix.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241109T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241109T193000 DTSTAMP:20260417T043643 CREATED:20240816T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T203625Z UID:10000146-1731180600-1731180600@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://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://naccnt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/mamma-mia-spektrix.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241019T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241019T193000 DTSTAMP:20260417T043643 CREATED:20240816T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T175727Z UID:10000145-1729366200-1729366200@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://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://naccnt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/rocky-spektrix.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240926T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240926T193000 DTSTAMP:20260417T043643 CREATED:20240816T160054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T230155Z UID:10000161-1727379000-1727379000@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://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://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:20260417T043643 CREATED:20240816T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T230146Z UID:10000160-1727292600-1727292600@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://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://naccnt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/fort-smith-simpson-hay-river.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240923T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240923T193000 DTSTAMP:20260417T043643 CREATED:20240816T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T230203Z UID:10000159-1727119800-1727119800@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://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://naccnt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/fort-smith-simpson-hay-river.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240921T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240921T193000 DTSTAMP:20260417T043643 CREATED:20240816T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T230103Z UID:10000143-1726947000-1726947000@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://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://naccnt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/yellowknife.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240919T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240919T193000 DTSTAMP:20260417T043643 CREATED:20240816T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T230253Z UID:10000158-1726774200-1726774200@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://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://naccnt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/norman-wells-inuvik-spektrix.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240917T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240917T193000 DTSTAMP:20260417T043643 CREATED:20240816T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T230327Z UID:10000157-1726601400-1726601400@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://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://naccnt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/norman-wells-inuvik-spektrix.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240606T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240606T193000 DTSTAMP:20260417T043644 CREATED:20230922T225312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T205418Z UID:10000061-1717702200-1717702200@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://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://naccnt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Artboard-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240604T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240604T193000 DTSTAMP:20260417T043644 CREATED:20230922T225312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T220214Z UID:10000060-1717529400-1717529400@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://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://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:20260417T043644 CREATED:20230922T225313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T214950Z UID:10000059-1717097400-1717097400@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://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://naccnt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/real-jc-front.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR