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Arts & Culture, September 2 – 6, 2024

 

This week, we celebrate Alberta Culture Days. We speak with writer Ben Berman Ghan about his new book, The Years Shall Run Like Rabbits.  Conductor Steve Hackman tells us about the upcoming Calgary Phil show, Tchaikovsky X Drake.  

And have you heard about the Sylvan Lake Theatre Trail?  

Monday  September 2  at 10:40am MT on Discoveries

Alberta Culture Days is a month-long celebration of Albertan art and culture that coincides with Alberta’s Month of the Artist, a time to celebrate our province’s creativity. CKUA’s Leo Cripps brings us more on this uniquely Albertan celebration. 

Wednesday, September 4 at 1:40pm MT on Thoroughfare

The Years Shall Run Like Rabbits is a gripping mix of science fiction and horror, featuring hostile aliens, an AI Canadian government and a giant space whale, to name a few intriguing elements, from Toronto author Ben Berman Ghan. Tony King delves into this literary work. 

Thursday, September 5 at  12:40pm MT on The Upload 

The Calgary Philharmonic starts off its new season with a bang: Tchaikovosky X Drake. This unique symphonic experience will be conducted by Steve Hackman and feature a talented vocal roster helping to bring this ambitious collaboration to life. CKUA’s Kate Stevens speaks with the conductor. 

Friday, September 6 at 8:40am MT on Alberta Morning

The Sylvan Lake Theatre Trail offers up numerous plays by local playwrights, with an emphasis on the pop-up nature of each venue. CKUA’s Grant Stovel uncovers what’s new about this year’s experience taking place September 7 and 8.