April 10, 2008

Our new newsletter
from Bragg Creek Performing Arts
Welcome to the first issue of our newsletter. We heard from many of our customers that you'd like to keep up to date on happenings at Bragg Creek Performing Arts. We'll send you this handy reminder of upcoming shows and events.

Patricia O'Callaghan - April 12, 2008
Our Next Concert
The Patricia O'Callaghan concert is a Spotlight Series Concert.

Patricia O'Callaghan is a talented singer who performs many styles; this performance will concentrate on her cabaret style. If you go to Patricia's page on our web site you can follow the links to listen to some of her music. You can also check out a video she did called Sad Boy.

Some quotes from Reviews of Patricia O'Callaghan include:

“On record, O’Callaghan is a delight, setting her classically-trained chops loose on a dizzying blend of cabaret, jazz, and sophisticated pop.  But it is live that she truly shines, transfixing everyone in her path with her dramatic intensity and sensuality.”
Chart Attack Magazine

“O’Callaghan’s an impressive talent with unlimited potential.  The show’s packed with charm and charisma.”  
Geoff Chapman – The Toronto Star

“…the most promising cabaret performer of her generation.” 
Timothy White – Billboard Magazine

At our Spotlight Series performances, our audience is seated at candlelit tables of eight and less and we offer a delicious three-course dinner for purchase.

Our menu includes:
Appetizer: Spankopita with Spicy Pineapple Salad - $5
Entree: Moroccan Chicken, Apricot and Pistachio Couscous with Green Salad - $12
Dessert: Lemon Tart - $5
You can get more details on our dinner page.

Doors open at 6:30 pm and dinner is served until the concert starts at 8 pm. Join us for an evening of wonderful entertainment. For tickets please call (403) 949-4114.

Oscar Lopez - May 3, 2008
Oscar is coming to Bragg Creek - his last show was standing room only, so purchase your tickets early!
Our final Main Series performance of our 2007/2008 season is Oscar Lopez.

Oscar Lopez's Latin guitar groove has made him a stand-out on the world music scene.

Never afraid to venture into different genres, Lopez easily incorporates jazz, blues, and even pop sensibilities into his music. But one thing remains constant: letting the passion and fire within his soul loose through his fingertips and onto the guitar strings. His deep commitment to his art has earned Lopez two Juno awards, critics praise, and thousands of devoted fans who have filled theaters across the continent to experience his amazing performances first hand.

We still have tickets available for this performance, but we expect this concert to sell out, so be sure you get your tickets soon by calling us at (403) 949-4114, (403) 949-4277, visiting our ticket locations at Spirits West or the Bragg Creek Centre or online at our Web Site. 

Bragg Creek Festival - May 30 and 31,  2008
Our First Festival
This spring we are launching a new event -- the Bragg Creek Festival. The Festival program begins on the morning of Friday, May 30 with an education outreach component, a concert for the Kindergarten to Grade 8 students at Bended Peak School in Bragg Creek. The entertainment turns to adults and families on Friday evening with a jam session for festival musicians at Bragg Creek Centre starting at 8 pm. Our Festival's main musical events will take place throughout the day on Saturday, May 31.

At the Festival we will present well-known singer/songwriter James Keelaghan (tradition and modern folk/roots) with Balu (Latin) to perform along with members of the Land's End Chamber Ensemble (20th and 21st century classical). Local musician will also perform.

Our local merchants and restaurants will be involved too. In Bragg Creek, local musicians will be performing at various locations throughout the day. Local artisans will be showing their work and restaurants and retailers will be offering Festival specials.

We'll have more information in our next newsletter but if you want lots of information and tickets, we have a complete web site dedicated to the Bragg Creek Festival.  Tickets are also available at our ticket vendors and phone numbers.

Don't delay - enter our Festival contest
It's easy to enter and win!
To introduce our newsletter and the Bragg Creek Festival, we're having a contest.

The Festival Prize Package includes two Saturday Passes to the Bragg Creek Festival, an overnight stay at High Country House Bed and Breakfast on Saturday May 31, and a personalized gourmet menu for two at the Bavarian Inn. The draw for this prize package will occur during the Oscar Lopez concert on May 3.

The Hiker's Prize Package is a half-day hike for two guided by the InsideOut Experience. This prize will be drawn during the Bragg Creek Festival, May 31.

The Spa Prize Package is a half-day 'Delight' Spa package from the ReNEW You Studio and Day Spa. This prize will also be drawn during the Bragg Creek Festival, May 31. 

How do you enter to win these great prizes? Just sign up for our newsletter at either the Performing Arts Web Site or the Festival Web Site. If you are receiving this newsletter by email, you are already entered. Just stay subscribed to this newsletter and you have a chance to win! 

Contest and prize details are available here.