| Canadian Rockies | SHOPPING, DINING, ENTERTAINMENT & MORE |
| Canadian Rockies | SHOPPING, DINING, ENTERTAINMENT & MORE |
Since 1933, The Banff Centre programs have inspired new performing arts and transformed performer careers. This legacy is renewed each year with world-class dance, film, music, literature, theatre, opera and visual arts during the annual Banff Summer Arts Festival. For a taste of it all, attend the 75th Anniversary Gala July 3-6 including the Inspiring Creativity retrospective book launch (July 5, 3-4:30 pm, free), BBQ (July 5; 5-7 pm), star-studded Gala Concert (July 5; 7:30 pm), and events ranging from classical concerts to Red Sky aboriginal music and dance. — Nora O'Malley
Three music stages operate Aug 2-4 (Centennial Park; $25 Sat 5 pm, $30 Sun or Mon 10 am, 3-days $80, yth/ sen $5 day, -6 free; advance tickets to July 30 at reduced rates; 678-2524). Performers include Aché Brasil (Brazilian music/dance/acrobats), John Boutte and Paul Sanchez (jazz/gospel), Alison Brown Quartet (bluegrass/jazz/Celtic), Bob Brozman (slide guitarist), Red Hot Louisiana Band (R&B/soul/funk), The Duhks (world fusion), Eliza Gilkyson (folk), Kobo Town (calypso/reggae), Le Bébert Orchestra (world/French Canadian), Murray McLauchlan (folk/country), Mighty Popo (African/folk), Polyjesters (swing/jazz/alternative country), The Sojourners (gospel), John Wort Hannam (roots/Americana). Impromptu workshop concerts, crafts and food. Clowns, climbing wall, petting zoo and craft tent. Free kids’ concert ($2 adults) Sat 1 pm, High School (1800 8 Ave). Free pancake breakfast Mon 8-10:30 am, Miners Union Hall (7 St and 7 Ave). — Nora O'Malley
After a day in the mountains spend a night with the stars at the funny, passionate and entertaining show Broadway…On the Avenue. David Rogers (Raoul and The Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera) returns to Banff by popular demand. He is joined by Mark Cassius (Broadway performer and The Nylons member) and Michelle Todd (soprano and London Theatre star). These powerhouse entertainers engage audiences with songs from Les Miserables, Wicked, The Sound of Music, Oklahoma and The Phantom of the Opera “Rogers emotes emotional intensity like a laser slicing the night” (Toronto Star). "Cassius commands the stage and has a breathtaking vocal presence" (Seattle Times). "Todd’s voice is as clear as water falling from a crystal mountain" (The Daily News). Shows run July 11-Aug 31, 8 pm at 104 Banff Ave (beside Clock Tower Mall). $30 includes coffee, tea and sweets. Tickets at the door, 762-2001, www.broadwayonbanff.com
Get good Greek food anytime at The Balkan Restaurant. But only Tues or Thurs is Greek Night. At 8:30 pm the ouzo begins to flow along with Egyptian and Turkish belly dances. Join Zorba's dance and smash a plate. — JW
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