Graceland is the second-most visited house in the United States, behind only the White House. For those who don’t want to make the trip to Memphis, there are many impersonators willing to spread the King’s music. Join Gino Monopoli for an Elvis Tribute Dinner and Show.
Thursday, Jan. 5. At Deerfoot Inn & Casino, 11500 35th St. S.E. $39. TM.
While My Lute Gently Weeps is an apt name for a concert of John Dowland’s music. With song titles like “Flow My Tears” and “In Darkness Let Me Dwell”, the Renaissance lutenist may have been an early founder of the emo scene. The Calgary Renaissance Singers & Players present his music.
Saturday, Dec. 10. At Arrata Opera Centre, 1315 7th St. S.W. $15 – $20. renaissance-singers.com.
If you need a reprieve from your own family dysfunction during the holidays, Lunchbox Theatre offers you the opportunity to bask in the heartwarming and hilarious glow of another family’s discord in its holiday production, Last Christmas.
Monday, Nov. 28 to Friday, Dec. 23. At Lunchbox Theatre, 115 9th Ave. S.E. $15 – $20. lunchboxtheatre.com.
Swede Johannes Möller became the first guitarist ever to win the Ljunggrenska Competition in 2007. The jury was impressed by his breathtaking technique and “all the colours of the rainbow.” That’s probably a metaphor, but it certainly sounds impressive, nevertheless.
Saturday. At Leacock Theatre, MRU. $15 – $25. classicalguitarsocietyofcalgary.com.
We know little about what happens in our unconscious minds, but what little we do understand is thanks to psychiatrists like Carl Gustav Jung. His analysis of the mind’s inner workings has helped many people, including the war-torn Afghans. Inge Missmahl, brought to town this weekend by the Calgary Jung Society, has applied her Jungian training to easing the mental-health burden of the people of Afghanistan. If you’re planning to attend, we’re here to help you pose your way through a few high-brow psychosocial conversations. 
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The salad days of Canadian double-platinum albums (like their 1979 debut, Uncut) may be over for the Powder Blues Band, but the former house band is still a touring draw and they can still rip through bluesy pop numbers like “Doing It Right” and “Thirsty Ears.”
Friday, Nov. 25. At Bowness Community Centre, 7904 43rd Ave. N.W. $45. concertsnorth.com.
Since its premiere in 1973, over 20,000 theatre groups have put on productions of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. See Stage West’s version and check out the amazing technicolour buffet (as featured in a recent Our Town).
Thursday, Nov. 3 to Sunday, Jan. 22. At Stage West, 727 42nd Ave. S.E. $59 – $99. stagewestcalgary.com.
German filmmaker F.W. Murnau worked in an era before talkies, but his films weren’t completely silent. Murnau’s Faust (presented with live piano by the ProArts Society Saturday, Oct. 29) and Nosferatu were some of the first films to feature musical scores.
At Cathedral Church of the Redeemer, 218 7th Ave. S.E. $18 – $22. proartssociety.ca.
Lewis Carroll’s 1865 novel Alice in Wonderland has been adapted so many times that “Works Based On Alice In Wonderland” is an entry on Wikipedia.
In case you missed this summer’s video-game reimagining or last summer’s movie adaptation starring Johnny Depp, the Royal Winnipeg Ballet is bringing its reinterpretation, which turns the book into a multi-sensory experience with an inventive electro-acoustic soundscape, to town.
Thursday, Oct. 27 to Saturday, Oct. 29. At Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Ave. N.W. 7:30 p.m. $18 – $102. 403-245-4549, albertaballet.com
Iris Dement’s voice can break your heart, especially on songs like “Our Town” (“… I ordered a beer/ It’s been 40 years and I’m still sitting here”). Fortunately, Dement is sharing the bill with Men at Work frontman Colin Hay, who should be able to reassemble all broken hearts.
Saturday, Oct. 22. At Central United Church, 131 7th Ave. S.W. $35. calgaryfolkfest.com.
The city of Calgary has come a long way in its acceptance of electronic music, from practically banning electronic-music shows to showcasing local DJs and musicians on the new river walk. Beats in the East features a different lineup each Saturday in October performing outside the BassBus, a roving music venue (with a sweet wooden interior). This Saturday, the lineup features Piranha Piranha, Thief, Crimson and Evangelos Typist.
Oct. 8, 15 and 22. At RiverWalk Plaza, 618 Confluence Way S.E. 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Free. evexperience.com/bass.
If your dog—be it a mutt or purebred—can take direction, then the folks at Alberta Theatre Projects want to see you and your pooch on Friday, Sept. 30 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
ATP is auditioning for the role of Toto in its upcoming production of The Wizard of Oz (Nov. 23 to Dec 31). Before you get too excited, remember that while there are no small roles there are definitely small-dog roles; no canines weighing more than 10 pounds need apply.
Other than that, dogs should, like their two-legged acting colleagues, be up-to-date on their shots, comfortable around people and “love treats and be playful.”
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The National Ballet of Canada is celebrating its 60th anniversary this season. In a fitting piece of timing, Karen Kain is also celebrating her 60th birthday. Kain danced with the National Ballet for 28 years, dancing every major full-length ballerina role, and has spent an additional 13 years behind the scenes, including the last six as artistic director. Kain spoke to Jon Roe about birthday celebrations and touring the country. more
Books and wine are a perfect fit. Curling up next to a fire with a good book and a fine glass of vino is heaven. But if you don’t want to drink alone, The Writers Guild of Alberta has you covered with a night of readings from authors shortlisted for this year’s Alberta Literary Awards.
Tuesday, May 24. At 100 Wines, 1109 Olympic Way S.E. 7 p.m. writersguild.ab.ca.
Stephen Haff once wrote of the Canadian playwright George F. Walker, “Nobody needs to decode a Walker play because his characters say what they mean and mean what they say.” But that’s not to say that his plays aren’t interesting, or without quirks. more
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