The performing arts mean different things to different cultures.
In Eastern Europe for decades, theatre was a medium that was feared by those in power, because of its ability to use metaphor to send a political message.
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Five Things You Didn't Know About Queen's News of the World
Did you know that there's a mathematical reason that you love We Will Rock You and that critics originally wrote Queen off as dinosaurs who would never make it big? We can’t wait for Classic Albums Live to bring Queen: News of the World to the Jack Singer Concert Hall this February, so it’s time for another five fun facts that you might not know about one of the most applauded rock bands of all time.
12 Things: Highlights from the 2022-23 Season
It's the time of year when trees start to glow, the mountains turn white, and we take time to reflect on another year at Arts Commons. From captivating performances to inspiring exhibitions, this year has been filled with creativity, community, and connection. Join us as we reflect on 12 highlights that made the 2022-23 season at Arts Commons truly unforgettable.
Stay Home for the Holidays Playlist with Arts Commons Presents
Cozy up with Arts Commons Presents this holiday season with the best hits of the season featuring East Coast sensation The Barra MacNeils and Calgary's own Jann Arden. It's the perfect way share a love of Canadian music at this festive time of year.
Strings for Peace: Maestro Amjad Ali Khan’s Seven Notes
Lately, the world seems to be coming apart at the seams, but for classical Indian sarod player Maestro Amjad Ali Khan, the distance between peoples can be measured in musical notes - and it’s more of a pond than a gulf.
Five Surprising Things You Didn't Know about Heart
When sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson joined a little-known band called Army in Vancouver, BC, it wasn't long before their efforts turned the group into what we know today: Heart. Their debut album Dreamboat Annie was released in Canada in 1975, closely followed by a US release in 1976 to much acclaim, producing hits like Crazy on You and Magic Man. With such a strong start, anyone who voiced doubts over the band was quickly biting their tongues - after all, who doesn't immediately know the lyrics to Barracuda when that iconic guitar riff starts playing?
Arts Commons Then and Now: The History of a Maverick Arts Organization
In 1970, three women set to work making the dream for a performing arts centre in Calgary a reality. Today, Arts Commons is a top destination for arts and culture in North America. Learn more about the exciting history of Arts Commons—from the 1988 Olympic Games to the world famous Carthy Organ—and discover what the future holds!