April/May 2008

Welcome to the second issue of our email newsletter and thank you for your positive feedback! We are pleased to hear that our newsletter is keeping you up to date about upcoming performances and events brought to you by Bragg Creek Performing Arts.

As a regular subscriber to our newsletter you are automatically entered to win some exciting prizes as part of our first Bragg Creek Festival contest. Check out the Festival Update article for more information about the contest.

Oscar Lopez - May 3, 2008 - Sold Out
Season Ends with a Sold Out Show
We'd like to thank everyone who purchased tickets to our final Main Series performance of the season - Oscar Lopez, this Saturday, May 3. In keeping with Bragg Creek tradition, Oscar's concert is sold out, with nearly 600 tickets sold. We couldn't ask for a better way to close out our 27th season. Your support, not only for this concert, but for each and every show this year has been tremendous. Thank you from the volunteer team of Bragg Creek Performing Arts.

2008/09 Season Tickets Available May 3
At a 10% Discount
Our popular 'Customer Appreciation Event' is back this year. All our Season Ticket subscribers received a personalized invitation via regular mail to attend this special event from 6 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 3 at the Bragg Creek Community Centre. Desserts and refreshments are served and our Season Ticket subscribers have the first opportunity to receive a 10 per cent discount on their 2008/09 Main and Spotlight Concert Series tickets. If you are a Season Ticket subscriber and you haven't received an invitation for this event, please call us at 403-949-4114 for your invitation and to RSVP.

All audience members attending the Oscar Lopez concert will also have an opportunity to receive a 10 per cent discount on their Season Tickets for 2008/09 when purchasing on May 3 only. We'll also have tickets available for the Bragg Creek Festival. Saturday May 31 passes: Adults $40; Youth/Senior $25; and a 2 Adult + 2 Youth/Senior pass is $105. Friday night tickets are $15 for everyone.

Don't miss out on our 2008/09, 28th season, performances!

Main Concert Series
John Wort Hannam - September 27, 2008
Shooglenifty - November 22, 2008
Carlos del Junco - March 7, 2009
Harry Manx - May 2, 2009

Spotlight Series (cabaret style shows with dinner available for purchase)
Matt Anderson - November 1, 2008 (Matt will also lead an afternoon blues guitar workshop)
Bottom Line Duo - February 7, 2009
Keri Lynn Zwicker - April 4, 2009

More detailed information about our 2008/2009 performers will be available on our web site in June 2008.

We are pleased to announce that our ticket prices are unchanged for 2008/2009. Season Ticket prices are shown below. Note that the May 3 price reflects the 10% discount for our Customer Appreciation Event.

Thank you to our Bragg Creek Performing Arts Sponsors. If you'd like information on sponsoring our 2008/2009 series, please reply to this email.

IBM               Bragg Creek Insurance

Bragg Creek Festival - May 30 and 31, 2008
Our First Festival
This spring we are launching a new event -- the Bragg Creek Festival. We are pleased to offer a special mid-day concert on Friday, May 30 for the Kindergarten to Grade 8 students at Banded Peak School in Bragg Creek. The entertainment turns to adults and families at 8 p.m. on Friday evening with a jam session featuring all of our Festival musicians at the Bragg Creek Centre. 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 (traditional 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 musicians will also perform during the day on Saturday. Local singer, songwriter Sarah Clark is sure to impress audiences with a unique style that encompasses contemporary/pop with undertones of blues and jazz.

Festival attendees can also enjoy local musicians performing at our restaurants and shops, and retailers will be offering Festival specials during the weekend. We'll have more information in our next newsletter, in the meantime visit our Bragg Creek Festival website to order your tickets, check out the Festival schedule and more!

Purchase your tickets:
By phone: (403) 949-4114; Bragg Creek Performing Arts Ticket Hotline

By phone or in person at: Bragg Creek Community Association; 23 White Ave.
Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tel: (403) 949-4277

In person at: Spirits West Wine & Liquor Store; Bragg Creek Shopping Centre
Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 7p.m.

Thank you to our Festival Sponsors.

Don't Delay - Enter our Festival Contest
It's Easy to Enter and Win
Congratulations - as a regular newsletter subscriber you have been automatically entered to win in our Bragg Creek Festival contest.

The main Festival Prize Package includes two Saturday Passes to the Bragg Creek Festival, an overnight stay at High Country House Bed & 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 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.

Thank you to our Festival Contest Sponsors.

Cheryl Penman
In Honour of Our Friend and Long-Time Volunteer Cheryl Penman

As a tribute to our friend and fellow volunteer, Bragg Creek Performing Arts is honoured to introduce the Cheryl Penman Memorial Fund. We received Cheryl's support for this special fund and are pleased to have her ideas and wishes included in this initiative, which will be used to support young Alberta musicians. The Cheryl Penman Memorial Fund will be used to help send a young Alberta musician to Alberta Showcase, an annual event sponsored by the Arts Touring Alliance of Alberta, that brings together hundreds of professional performers from all over the world and concert presenters from Alberta.

Every year, the Arts Touring Alliance selects young Albertans to showcase their talent at the Alberta Showcase where they are able to interact with more seasoned performers in a mentoring atmosphere. Many young Alberta musicians who perform at Alberta Showcase go on to fame and good fortune. Both k.d. Lang and Paul Brandt performed at Alberta Showcase as a young musician with plenty of promise!

If you are a regular Bragg Creek Performing Arts concert attendee you will be familiar with our popular 50/50 fundraising draw at each main series performance. As a not-for-profit organization, we generally use our half of the funds raised from the 50/50 draws to continue bringing performance excellence at affordable prices to our audiences. In some upcoming performances, we plan to use this portion of our 50/50 fundraising to contribute to the Cheryl Penman Memorial Fund. We are pleased to begin our fundraising efforts for the Cheryl Penman Memorial Fund at the Oscar Lopez concert on May 3.

Thank you to our Media Sponsors