1. Unsilent Night | December 19 | 5:30 pm
Grab your boombox and bundle up for Phil Kline’s 45-minute interactive surround-sound walk through the Alberta Ave. community! In this communal experience, people play a composition, which was specifically written to be heard in December, aloud on whatever electronic devices they have available. Afterward, everyone is welcome to meet at The Carrot for warm beverages! Visit the website to download the soundtrack.
Alberta Avenue Community Centre | 9210-118 Ave.
2. Firefighter Calendar Signing | December 20 | 11 am – 8:30 pm
Meet 12 of the Capital Region’s hottest firefighters, who will be autographing the 2015 Turn Up the Heat Firefighters Calendar. The calendar raises money for and is published by the Firefighters Burn Treatment Society.
Newcap Radio Stage, West Edmonton Mall | 8882-170 St. | 780-444-5200
3. West Side Story | December 18 – 30
West Side Story transplants the classic love story of Romeo and Juliet onto the streets of New York. This production boasts a cast of over 40, a pit orchestra, and an engaging new set that will make you want to see this play “Tonight”!
Festival Place | 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park | 780-464-2852
4. The Singing Christmas Tree | December 18 – 21
This local Christmas tradition provides fun and holiday wonder for the whole family! A 35-foot Christmas tree comprised of 150 singers, thousands of dazzling lights, and a live orchestra set the tone for a whimsical holiday season. Canadian country star Brett Kissel joins the choir as a special guest this year!
Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium | 11455-87 Ave. | 780-427-2760
5. Celebrate the Season | Through December 23
This is the last weekend for you to enjoy all of the colourful lights at the Legislature grounds, the afternoon and evening choir performances, and hot chocolate when visiting the Legislature rotunda.
Alberta Legislature Grounds | 10820-98 Ave. | 780-427-7362
6. The Christmas Carol Project | December 19 & 20
A musical interpretation of Dickens’ classic tale, The Christmas Carol Project features original songs written from the perspectives of various characters in the story of Ebenezer Scrooge.
ATB Financial Arts Barns | 10330-84 Ave. | 780-409-1910
