Latest Events in Spruce(May Updated)

Beaver Boxing presentsBIG FIGHT NIGHT: Canada vs. Italy – an exciting amateur boxing showdown on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the Beaver Boxing Club (145 Spruce Street, Ottawa). Doors open at 6:30 PM, with fights starting at 7:00 PM. Featuring top and up-and-coming male and female boxers from Canada and Italy across multiple weight classes, this event promises high-energy matches in an intimate setting. Tickets are $30 (available online), with all proceeds supporting youth boxing initiatives in Ottawa. As a non-profit, Beaver Boxing is dedicated to developing amateur athletes, promoting sportsmanship, and empowering the next generation. Don’t miss this thrilling night of fights for a great cause! 🎟 Get tickets now – limited availability! (For updates, follow @BeaverBoxing on social media.) Information Source: Beaver Boxing Club | eventbrite

Experience the enchanting melodies of Lynn Patrick as she graces the stage at eTown Hall in Boulder on May 16, 2024. Accompanied by violinist Sandra Wong and bassist Chris Engleman, Lynn will transport the audience through a musical journey enhanced by captivating visuals curated from diverse global scenes. Known for her intricate acoustic guitar compositions, Lynn Patrick has established herself as a prominent figure in the music industry, with a career spanning over two decades. Hailing from Boulder, her music resonates with millions worldwide and has been featured in various TV shows and media platforms. Embracing the natural beauty of Colorado, Lynn's music reflects her deep connection to nature and the outdoors, creating a unique and uplifting atmosphere for her listeners. Garnering praise for her uplifting and diverse musical style, Lynn's performances have garnered critical acclaim, with accolades such as winning Best New Age song in the Independent Music Awards. Immerse yourself in Lynn Patrick's musical tapestry at eTown Hall for an unforgettable evening of soul-stirring melodies.

Experience the magic of the holiday season with Altius Brass Presents: Christmas Stories in Calgary. Join us at Woodcliff United Church on December 1, 2024, for an enchanting evening filled with festive music and heartwarming tales. Immerse yourself in the spirit of Christmas as Altius Brass delivers a captivating performance that is sure to delight audiences of all ages. Tickets for this special event range from CA$17.31 to CA$24.76, offering an affordable opportunity to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. Don't miss this unique opportunity to create lasting memories with family and friends at Altius Brass Presents: Christmas Stories.

Experience the ultimate brass band extravaganza at the Altius Brass Presents: Brass Band Extravaganza in Calgary. The event will take place at the Woodcliff United Church on March 23, 2025. Immerse yourself in the captivating melodies and harmonies of talented brass musicians while enjoying a memorable evening. Tickets for this unique musical experience range from CA$17.31 to CA$24.76. Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to witness the power and beauty of brass music in a stunning setting.

Attend the "Big Bubble Circus" event at Louisville Public Library on June 20, 2024. Witness world-class clown, Jim Jackson, as he mesmerizes audiences of all ages with his extraordinary bubble circus performance. With over thirty years of experience in the art of bubbles, Jim combines magic, juggling, balancing, and comedy to create a captivating show filled with wonder and science. Prepare to be amazed as he showcases the beauty of ordinary soap bubbles, even possibly engulfing you in one during the show. This family-friendly event is perfect for all ages and guarantees a memorable experience. Tickets for this enchanting performance will go on sale on June 6 at 12:00 AM. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of this magical extravaganza at 951 Spruce Street, Louisville, CO 80027.

Get ready to witness an epic showdown at THE FIGHT NIGHT - it's going down on September 14, 2024. Welcome to THE FIGHT NIGHT! Get ready for an epic evening of boxing action at the Beaver Boxing Club. Join us on Sat September 14 2024 at 6:30 PM for an adrenaline-pumping event you won't want to miss. Watch as fighters go head-to-head in the ring, showcasing their skills and determination. Whether you're a die-hard boxing fan or just looking for a fun night out, THE FIGHT NIGHT promises to deliver an unforgettable experience. See you there! Information Source: Beaver Boxing Club | eventbrite

Siptember at The Arts League: Sip & Paint Come join us for a fun and creative evening at The Arts League! Get ready to unleash your inner artist while enjoying your favorite beverages. Our Sip & Paint event will take place in person at 4226 Spruce St. No experience is necessary - just bring your creativity and we'll provide the rest. Let's sip, paint, and make some unforgettable memories together! Information Source: The Arts League | eventbrite

From the people that bring you Miss Sobriety, come breathe in the fresh AiR!Arts in Recovery, or AiR, is a celebration of the rediscovery of our artistic gifts in recovery. There will be art on display, amazing performances, refreshments to enjoy, and fellowship!So, grab your friends and come out for an afternoon of fun and art!If you are in need of a scholarship ticket, please contact Matthew C. at 267.366.1039 Information Source: Philadelphia Freedom Roundup | eventbrite

Learn more about the Velocity Fund's grant application — open now through November 24! We'll cover eligibility, all parts of the application, selection criteria — and any of your questions. Applications open: September 16 – November 24, 2024 This Info Session is co-hosted by William Way LGBT Community Center. Please email info@velocityfund.org with any accessibility requests or questions. Browse our other Info Sessions here. The William Way LGBT Community Center seeks to engage and support the diverse LGBTQIA+ communities in the greater Philadelphia area through arts & culture, empowerment, and community connections. Regular art exhibitions in the Center's lobby showcase the work of locally- and nationally-known LGBT artists. The Art Gallery's exhibits, which rotate with new bi-monthly shows, include opening receptions that usually take place at the start of each exhibition. Accessibility Details: This event will be in-person. Masks are optional. The main entrance includes 7 stairs. There is a wheelchair accessible ramp at the back of the building and this entrance can be made available upon request. The event will take place in a meeting room on the first floor, where there is a single-stall accessible restroom. velocityfund.org/ facebook.com/thevelocityfund/ instagram.com/thevelocityfund/ info@velocityfund.org The Velocity Fund offers twelve Philadelphia-based artists and collectives $5000 to develop and present new projects — particularly those that are experimental in genre, collaborative in practice, grounded in their communities, and thoughtful in their impact. Independent artists, collaborative groups, and non-incorporated collectives are welcome to apply. The Velocity Fund intends to directly support artists and arts-based cultural organizers who conduct their practice outside the studio, and who present them outside traditional art spaces. Velocity has funded multidisciplinary and varied work that use visual arts — including (but never limited to) printmaking, performance, video, puppetry, sculpture, and curation — to expand, archive, learn with, and lift up their publics. The Velocity Fund is a Regional Regranting Program supported by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, and hosted by Asian Arts Initiative. Information Source: The Velocity Fund | eventbrite

Join Beer and Ballet and Jacksonville Dance Theatre in an hour ballet class to '80s and '90's music at the bar. Afterward, join the Brew Hang Out to connect with new people, talk dance, talk brews, and anything else that pops up in conversations. Your ticket donation will go to JDT dancer pay. Thank you! The safety of our participants is our number one priority, therefore we are holding a 15-person limited capacity. Reserve your spot today on Eventbrite. Tickets for this event are $15. All proceeds will go towards Jacksonville Dance Theatre's Dancer Pay. Additional donations may be placed at the door. Some common questions about class are...What if I have never taken a ballet class before? No worries at all! This class was created on the foundational belief that everyone no matter what level is welcomed in the space. We are all here to have fun, enjoy some brews, meet new people, and move together. What do I wear? We suggest wearing something comfortable that you may move fully in. As far as footwear goes, we suggest bringing comfortable socks (that don't slip easily) or (if you have them) ballet shoes. Are we allowed to enjoy a brew while taking class? Oh yes! However, we highly suggest drinking water throughout your participation. It's recommended to bring a personal water bottle. Can I bring a friend? Of course! The more the merrier! Just have them sign up and they will be good to go. See you at the barre! For more information on Jacksonville Dance Theatre, click the link below. https://jacksonvilledancetheatre.org/ For more information on Beer and Ballet, click the link below. https://www.amberdaniels.net/beer-and-ballet Information Source: Jacksonville Dance Theatre | eventbrite

BU Bobcats vs. U of S Huskies Volleyball Game Come watch the BU Bobcats take on the U of S Huskies in an exciting volleyball match at Estevan Comprehensive School! Get ready for a night of intense spikes, blocks, and serves as these two teams battle it out on Fri Oct 11 2024 at 6:00pm. Don't miss your chance to cheer on your favorite team and witness some top-notch volleyball action. See you there! 50/50, Raffle Items and Canteen will be available! Information Source: ECS Elecs Senior Boys Volleyball | eventbrite

Doors: 6 PM Show: 7 PM All Ages Welcome No Refunds or Exchanges About JoJo Hermann: JoJo Hermann is an American musician best known as the longtime keyboardist for the Southern rock jam band Widespread Panic. Born in New York City in 1962, he grew up with a passion for blues and New Orleans-style piano, influenced by artists like Professor Longhair and Dr. John. After studying at college in Mississippi and immersing himself in the local music scene, Hermann joined Widespread Panic in 1992, adding his signature blend of boogie-woogie piano and organ to the band's improvisational sound. His dynamic performances and deep love of roots music have made him a fan favorite and a vital part of the band's enduring success. In addition to his keyboard work, JoJo Hermann has contributed vocals on several notable Widespread Panic songs, showcasing his distinctive style. Some of his standout performances include fan-favorites like Ain't Life Grand, Blackout Blues, and One Arm Steve, all of which highlight his soulful voice and bluesy piano flair. Beyond his work with Widespread Panic, Hermann has pursued other musical projects, including his solo work and collaborations with various bands. He formed the band Missing Cats with singer-songwriter Sherman Ewing, focusing on a more stripped-down, folk-rock sound. He has also played with JoJo and His Mojo Mardi Gras Band, which reflects his deep love for New Orleans funk and R&B, bringing a celebratory, improvisational feel to his performances. Hermann’s diverse musical influences and his collaborations have solidified his reputation as a versatile and passionate musician. Information Source: eTown | eventbrite

Doors: 6 PM Show:7 PM All Ages Welcome No Refunds or Exchanges About Jeffrey Martin On a small corner lot in southeast Portland, Oregon, Jeffrey Martin holed up through the winter recording his quietly potent new album Thank God We Left The Garden. Long nights bled into mornings in the tiny shack he built in the backyard, eight feet by ten feet. What began as demos meant for a later visit to a proper studio became the album itself, spare and intimate and true. Recorded live and alone around two microphones, Jeffrey often held his breath to wait for the low diesel hum of a truck to pass one block over on the busy thoroughfare. During the coldest nights, he timed recording between the clicks of the oil coil heater cycling on and off. Martin's fourth full length album, Thank God We Left The Garden arrived on Portland's beloved Fluff and Gravy in 2023. He produced and engineered it himself, recalling, There was a magic quality to the sounds I was getting in the shack with these two cheap microphones, some lucky recipe of time and place that allowed my voice and the way I play guitar and the shape of these new songs to come together with the kind of honesty I was craving. So much has happened in the world since the release of his previous album One Go Around (heralded by No Depression as 'the poetry of America'), and Jeffrey has filled the time doggedly, but happily, touring the US and Europe, watching it all unfold in a stream of small town conversations and city sprawl. In a moment where depth is so often traded for the instantaneous, where tech billionaires are building rockets to escape the planet, where the dead-eyed stare of artificial intelligence is promising to existentially upend our world, and where divisiveness in our culture is breeding delusional levels of certainty, Jeffrey Martin's new record feels like a hopeful and fully human antidote. There are holes in all the side walls where the wind it brings the rain in And the gold crowns have been found out to be brass that has been painted There are holes in all our bibles where we make secret compartments To hide the broken treasures we smuggled out of the garden -Quiet Man The sounds feel warm, close, and refreshingly real, all held up by the richness and rare candor of Jeffrey's voice. Production is restrained mostly to his guitar and vocals, with flashes of classical guitar for a tumbling wash of melody and low end color. Martin's voice sits high above everything, reaching into new melodic territory that goes beyond his earlier work. I feel like I've only just learned how to sing, Martin said. Like I've been chasing this record since my very first recordings. I wanted to really see what I could do, just my guitar and my voice and little else. I don't think it was conscious. I think maybe it was a reaction to the pace of life these days. The churning news and entertainment and politics and violence of it all. I needed to know that even in this day and age, just a few simple ingredients still hold up. Beloved Portland-based guitarist Jon Neufeld added electric guitar to three tracks. Sticking to the same less-ismore approach, his playing skillfully and subtly elevates the lyrical intention. Neufeld's touch is best displayed on Red Station Wagon, a searing story about one man's transformation from a narrow-minded bigot into a person who feels deep remorse for the ugliness of his youth. In his transformation he discovers the clarity of empathy and compassion. The devastating and redemptive four minute song contains the emotional arch of an entire film, and each turn is beautifully punctuated by Neufeld's guitar. In addition to his guitar work, Neufeld mixed and mastered the album, and was such a crucial part of the final feel of the record that Martin also credited him as a producer. Jon and I really produced this album together, he said. Me in the shack, and then him in his studio working with what I brought him as he mixed and mastered. It was such a treat to work with him. I brought this pile of rough songs and he was able to dial it in and make up for my complete lack of recording know-how. I love the performances I got, but Jon's magic is what helped them breathe and truly come to life. No less lyrically weighty than his previous work, Thank God We Left The Garden holds a new kindness and easy solace that feels timeless and full of generosity. The title is a paradoxical nod to Martin's own spiritual conclusions, a theme that is subtly woven throughout the album. The son of a pastor, he touches on his religious upbringing then carries us well beyond his past where the weight of his deepest questions are free to unfold. It's always bothered me how uptight religion gets around the messiness of our human natures, always trying to tell people they're broken and flawed from the get go. The only God I can imagine is one who is overjoyed with the mess. Who revels in the edgeless mystery. I imagine hanging around with angels all day gets boring pretty fast. So maybe we got the story wrong. Maybe we were supposed to leave the Garden all along. Maybe that was the first good thing we ever did. After all, I can't think of anything that has an ounce of meaning or dimension that doesn't come from failure. This is an album that craves your full attention, best experienced as a whole. Each song further illuminates the scene until you find yourself resting in the strangely comforting tangle of aliveness and meaning (and full spectrum of being alive./what it means to be alive.). At its core Thank God We Left The Garden is an album made of questions, humble and nuanced, a reverent celebration of the asking. In my mind there's a garden, full of beauty and darkness Full of sorrow and sweet things where my heart can be honest In that garden there's a fruit tree and I eat from it daily The same that Adam and Eve ate / what does that make me? -Garden Whether singing about his own internal landscape, telling a story of someone else's, or reflecting on the elusive relationship between scarcity and contentment, Martin's writing never pushes the listener away, never points a finger. He sings of things we can all pin a memory on, holding the rough shorn gem of human experience up to the light. There's a treasure that we all know but we can't have it / It's a place beyond the measure of our minds It is where we go when we forget we're living / It is where we go when we forget we die . . . And all the tools we use to feel important / they are useless as a sailboat in the sky Where old bones and heart aches are forgotten / It's a place we don't have words to describe The sun will rise like it always does on the day that I die The world will spin, the sun will go on burning Never even knowing I was alive -There Is A Treasure About Bart Budwig: Bart Budwig is a son of Idaho, a cosmic country crooner, a rousing trumpet player, and cryin’-style soul singer. His music is made up of seemingly incongruous parts; thrum & strum country rhythms, jazz guitar melodies, R&B vocals. When Bart sings he draws out words into meditative mantras, whole note neologisms that keep you hanging on until his raspy voice trails off in a ragged edge. His forthcoming album, Another Burn On The AstroTurf (January 24, 2020, Fluff and Gravy Records) was recorded over five days by a seven-piece band inside the OK Theater. It’s a melancholy rhapsody that recalls the uncorked rock n’ roll spirituality of king mystic Van Morrison, the gloomy nostalgia of dark prince Nick Drake and the songcraft sans self-seriousness of 70s Muscle Shoals. Like those psycho-spiritual song crafters, his power comes from vocal idiosyncrasies – intonations of love, impermanence, hope, humor. The album opens with Budwig originals “Time For Two”, “First To Go”, and “Strong Coffee”– originally presented with just solo guitar (and crackling wood stove) on the album Sabai. The songs are recorded here live, full band, in medley, with hot electric guitar, woody double bass, and drums. The band electrifies and scourges the flesh of the songs into fully formed folk rock stunners. There is what the Romans called a “divine lustre” about Bart Budwig. His blonde hair and beard wrap around his collar,and frame his smile in a nimbus of gold. His radiance belies the loyalty he commands of an army of talent. He’d sooner tell you a joke than reveal to you he’s recorded dozens of albums and hundreds of songs in the last few years. Bart’s mastery of dramatic irony turns his work with complex emotional states of being into comforting, uplifting, relatable music. It’s this ability to combine tragedy and comedy in his humanist hallelujahs that makes Budwig a gravitational force and industry chimera. The studio general, the clown prince, the sensitive songwriter with a rugged voice. The soul singer with a cosmic country band. The creator of a folk universe drawing musicians from everywhere to the middle of nowhere. It’s this juxtaposition that makes Another Burn On The AstroTurf another success for Bart Budwig, and a must listen for you. “Sometimes when Bart sings, I forget what we’re talking about. I’m sure he knows though. I trust him. He sounds like John Prine, plays like Hoyt Axton, and looks like well… Bart Budwig. He’s a cosmic country lawn gnome.” – Sean Jewell, American Standard Time Information Source: David Arkenstone (QDV Productions) | eventbrite

Join Beer and Ballet and Jacksonville Dance Theatre in an hour ballet class to '80s and '90's music at the bar. Afterward, join the Brew Hang Out to connect with new people, talk dance, talk brews, and anything else that pops up in conversations. Your ticket donation will go to JDT dancer pay. Thank you! The safety of our participants is our number one priority, therefore we are holding a 15-person limited capacity. Reserve your spot today on Eventbrite. Tickets for this event are $15. All proceeds will go towards Jacksonville Dance Theatre's Dancer Pay. Additional donations may be placed at the door. Some common questions about class are...What if I have never taken a ballet class before? No worries at all! This class was created on the foundational belief that everyone no matter what level is welcomed in the space. We are all here to have fun, enjoy some brews, meet new people, and move together. What do I wear? We suggest wearing something comfortable that you may move fully in. As far as footwear goes, we suggest bringing comfortable socks (that don't slip easily) or (if you have them) ballet shoes. Are we allowed to enjoy a brew while taking class? Oh yes! However, we highly suggest drinking water throughout your participation. It's recommended to bring a personal water bottle. Can I bring a friend? Of course! The more the merrier! Just have them sign up and they will be good to go. See you at the barre! For more information on Jacksonville Dance Theatre, click the link below. https://jacksonvilledancetheatre.org/ For more information on Beer and Ballet, click the link below. https://www.amberdaniels.net/beer-and-ballet Information Source: Jacksonville Dance Theatre | eventbrite

Welcome to Penn Latin and Ballroom Dance (PLBD)'s inagural Bridgerton Fall Ball! Join us for a night of elegance and charm at Houston Hall, Hall of Flags. Put on your finest attire and dance the night away in a setting straight out of a regency-era ballroom. Immerse yourself in the world of Bridgerton with a new dance, ballroom performances, and social mingling. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the romance and glamour of a bygone era. Get ready to make memories that will last a lifetime at the Bridgerton Fall Ball! Note: the waltz lesson is for absolute beginners, so don't worry if you've never danced before! Tickets: $15 for undergraduate students $20 for graduate students $25 for non student guests Group orders of 5 or more will get $5 discount per ticket! Penn Cards/ Student IDs will be checked at the door during check-in. Dress Code: Formal eveningwear encouraged Long gowns, suits and tuxes. The sky is the limit - just make sure you can still dance! Cocktail dresses, blazers, vests, and other dress clothing allowed. Please try to match the energy, but don’t stress! Itinerary: 7:00 Check-in 7:15 Beginner Waltz Class 8:30 Social Dancing 9:00 PLBD and Advanced Showcases 9:20 Social Dancing continues Information Source: Penn Latin and Ballroom Dance | eventbrite

Doors: 1:45 PM Show: 2 PM All Ages Welcome No Refunds or Exchanges Imagine... ...the smooth soul of Stevie Wonder, the percussive power of Stomp, the funk and groove of Earth, Wind & Fire, the sophisticated harmonies of Take 6, and the brass bite of the Michael Bublé Big Band… All created by the human voice alone! Hailed one of the best pop/jazz vocal groups in the world by the San Francisco Chronicle, m-pact is respected worldwide as a cutting edge trailblazer in the realm of vocal music. Emerging from an age of auto-tune and overproduction, this Los Angeles-based ensemble has cultivated a new generation of ears hungry for the fresh, raw power of nature's first instrument - the human voice. From the beginning, the pact of these well-studied masters has been to stay true to Music, regardless of style or genre. Their sophisticated sound and accessible appeal have garnered vast accolades, from Vocal Group of the Year (the LA Music Awards), an Indie nomination (the Independent Grammy), and Artist of the Year (Seattle Music Awards), to Grand National Champs of the Harmony Sweepstakes competition and Billboard Magazine’s “Best Unsigned Band”. Touring renowned fine arts halls and jazz festivals across four continents, m-pact has performed with pop superstars Sheryl Crow, Boyz II Men, Natasha Bedingfield, and Ray Charles to name a few; as well as with jazz legends Natalie Cole, Bobby McFerrin, the Woody Herman Orchestra, the Maynard Ferguson Big Band, and many others. Over the last 2 1/2 decades, their signature sound has been used in both TV themes and animated Disney feature films, and is enjoyed on jazz and pop radio worldwide. Around the globe, audiences are mesmerized by the thrill of m-pact's vocal acrobatics, innovative orchestrations, and commanding yet authentic stage presence. Unknowing ears of all ages come expecting entertainment, but leave enriched from an indescribable experience: the musical journey across Technicolor soundscapes produced by this Cirque du Soleil of Song . m-pact's studio recordings have received rave reviews and numerous awards, and are frequently selected for inclusion on compilations and best-of collections. In August of 2018, the band released their multi-CARA winning 8-song EP entitled “Wonderful World”. In addition to new vocal arrangements by current band members, the group also culled the m-pactarchives to discover a treasure trove of hidden gems which had never been recorded - and in some cases, never performed - before. This project was an opportunity for us to make a statement about who m-pact is today , said artistic director Jeff Smith, while also shining a light on the legacy of the group's musical history, which we're so proud to be a part of. With this release, the members of m-pact demonstrated their deep commitment to continuing—and expanding– the tradition of excellence which has made m-pact an international sensation. In 2020, m-pact celebrated their 25-year anniversary. While the pandemic may have derailed many of their anniversary plans, m-pact fans were delighted by the release of a 2-volume collection called 25 Years of Harmony . This 24-song retrospective included 14 remastered favorites, 6 rare/limited-release recordings from the archives, and 4 brand new, never-before-heard tracks. m-pact also released a 25th anniversary music video of Change in My Life , featuring 19 past and present band members. For 2024, the guys are working hard to complete their 9th full-length album - a long-awaited collaborative project with Grammy-nominated arranger & producer, Roger Treece; and they continue to break new ground with exciting music videos and inspiring live performances. All of this leaves no doubt that m-pact's music will continue to reach the ears and hearts of music lovers around the world for many years to come. Information Source: eTown | eventbrite

Doors: 6 PM Show: 7 PM All Ages Welcome No Refunds or Exchanges About Holly Bowling: Cast aside any and all expectations. Whether behind the piano on a windswept mountainous cliff, at a hallowed venue such as Carnegie Hall, or playing shoulder-to-shoulder with some of the most legendary musicians in history, solo pianist Holly Bowling subverts convention with virtuosic playing, emotional immersion, and a thirst for invention. Acclaimed by Rolling Stone, Billboard, Relix, and more and sought-after by icons such as Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, and Warren Haynes, she once again flips the script on her 2020 album and second reimagining of Grateful Dead staples entitled Seeking All That’s Still Unsung. “When you go to see someone play solo piano, you’re not expecting them to stand up, pluck the strings, drum on the frame, hit the strings with mallets, or place magnets and EBows inside of the piano,” she smiles. “It doesn’t fit with the expectations of how you’re supposed to play this instrument. I think it works though.” Her introduction to the instrument happened at just five-years-old when mom and dad bought a piano from a yard sale down the street. They gave their daughter a choice: ballet or piano. As the sounds of Mozart, Beethoven, and The Grateful Dead piped through their home, she obviously chose the latter without hesitation. After a childhood dedicated to the instrument, she studied piano performance at SF State University. Intermittent gigs around San Francisco followed before she ended up on stage for an impromptu jam with Marco Benevento. “I paid him a dollar to go up there,” she recalls. “It reminded me that for most of my life I wanted to be on stage playing, and I couldn’’t let that slip away.” After catching a 2013 Phish show in Lake Tahoe renowned for its extended rendition of “Tweezer,” she transcribed and arranged the entire 37-minute improvisational masterpiece into a nuanced and intricate piano opus. She humbly refers to it as “a nerdy pet project that somehow inspired people to demand Phish on piano.” It announced her arrival as an exciting outlier and paved the way for Distillation Of A Dream: The Music Of Phish Reimagined For Solo Piano in 2015. As her profile rose, she delivered Better Left Unsung only a year later. For this triple-LP, she rearranged iconic moments from the Grateful Dead on her piano. It bowed in the Top 25 of the Billboard Top Classical Albums Chart. She went on to share the stage with everyone from The Dead’s Weir and Lesh to Haynes, John Scofield, Jim James, Branford Marsalis, Don Was, Robert Randolph, Greensky Bluegrass, and more. Along the way, she graced the bills of Lesh’s Terrapin Crossroads and Haynes’s annual Christmas Jam and unveiled the concert recording Live at the Old Church. Simultaneously, she co-founded improvisational rock outfit Ghost Light in 2018. Engaging a faithful audience even in the midst of the “new normal” of 2020, she launched a series of living room livestreams chronicled on the eight-volume Alone Together: The Living Room Sessions highlighted by her innovative re-imaginings of Radiohead, Nine Inch Nails, and many others. During 2019, she tracked Seeking All That’s Still Unsung at 25th Street Recording in Oakland over the course of just five days. Seeking All That’s Still Unsung is a lyric from a Dead song,” she explains. “There was definitely a sense of trying to look for what I hadn’t said on the last album. Having spent a few more years exploring the Dead’s music in the solo piano context, I felt free enough to take more liberties with how I approach the arrangements and improvisation. I can insert myself into the songs more. Given their nature, I realized the way to actually be the truest to them is to throw the rules out the window.” Under the influence of the Bill Evans album Conversations with Myself, she properly incorporated overdubs for the first time, locking into a “dialogue” with her own playing. She tried her hand at this approach on Better Left Unsung’s “Dark Star,” but truly brought it to life here. On the opener and first single “St. Stephen,” her fingers nimbly conjure a melody between bass-y root notes. The call-and-response instantly captivates with all of the drama and dynamics of a main stage festival performance. “It’s like you’re watching a movie,” she explains. “The scene changes, and the colors and lighting just shift. Something new comes into focus, and the improv goes further. It’s not what I expected to come out of the arrangement initially, but it’s a defining moment on the album. It has the intensity of the overdubbing and some light and dark places to showcase a different range of emotions. Elsewhere, the sprawling near 14-minute “Weather Report Suite” traverses a similar scope as her transcendent playing spirals towards a climactic release. The project culminates on a delicate “Stella Blue,” which she calls “the perfect landing point of the album and an exhale at the end after this emotional ebb and flow.” In advance of Seeking All That’s Still Unsung, she embarked on The Wilderness Sessions—a virtual concert tour of natural wonders across the United States. Setting up her piano in the heart of national parks and landmarks such as Yosemite National Park, the Bonneville Salt Flats, Bruneau Canyon, the Beartooth Mountains, and the Badlands of South Dakota, she catalyzed the Interaction between the music and the landscape.” In the end, Holly consistently redefines what’s possible on her instrument of choice. “When I play pure stripped-down acoustic piano, it’s like going home,” she leaves off. “I love the nuance, detail, and emotion you can pull out of a piano in a more subtle and quiet setting. The moments I cherish the most happen when I slip outside of myself for a while. If my music gives this to someone else, that would make me happy. There are shades of classical and shades from the Grateful Dead. A lot of classical enthusiasts might not give the Dead a chance. Many Deadheads may not like classical. Personally, I’ve always had two halves of my musical life. When I finally started to bring them together, it was something I’d been building towards for a lot longer than I’d realized. Bringing everything together, I’d love to open up boundaries and help people discover something new.” www.hollybowling.com Information Source: eTown | eventbrite

Doors: 6 PM Show: 7 PM All Ages Welcome No Refunds or Exchanges About Blessing Bled Chimanga: Blessing Chimanga is an internationally acclaimed artist as a marimba player, singer, songwriter, and percussionist from Zimbabwe. He has been touring worldwide (Asia, Europe, North & South America, Africa) with his own African bands as well as with intercultural projects as a musical cultural ambassador of Zimbabwe, such as Zimboita, Kunzwana #1, or Mama Africa. He has traveled to 20 countries across the world for music performances, workshops, and motivational speaking. In 2014, he was selected to represent Zimbabwe at an arts residency in the USA called OneBeat, which featured 35 musicians from across the globe. Blessing has performed for his Excellency the Prince of Chennai and has been invited to perform at important state functions in India. In 2024, he was interviewed by Voice of America TV, and his discussion on marimba and African music became one of the channel's most-viewed interviews. Blessing's music is marked by his virtuoso marimba playing and the powerful rhythms of Africa. His performances feature high-energy African rhythms on stage, combined with his outstanding talent for entertainment. He has been a percussion adjudicator at the National Institute of Allied Arts in Zimbabwe and, in 2024, adjudicated at the largest marimba competition in Africa. Blessing has performed at major music festivals, including High (Zimbabwe), Barefeet Festival (Zambia), Iguazú en Concierto (Argentina), Glatt & Verkehrt (Austria), and the Oslo Arts Festival (Norway). Blessing has performed with renowned musicians such as Oliver Mutukudzi (Zimbabwe), Eric Wainaina (Kenya), Amanda Elabanda (Italy), Sona Jobarteh (Gambia), Wezi (Zambia), Kunle Ayo (South Africa), and Freshlyground (South Africa). In 2018, he served as the music director and was responsible for selecting artists for the Harare International Festival of the Arts, the largest festival in Zimbabwe. He has also coached multiple marimba bands in Zimbabwe and led the Winad Marimba Band on four tours to Argentina. Currently, Blessing is the marimba coach and producer at the Kutandara Center in Colorado, USA. In 2024, he was selected as one of the adjudicators at the largest marimba competition in South Africa, which hosts over 400 marimba bands from across Africa. Information Source: eTown | eventbrite

We're so excited to present the 4th Annual Winter's Eve show featuring Megan Burtt and Sturtz. Both acts released brand new albums in September, and they'll be sharing songs from these albums alongside a collection of holiday tunes at eTown Hall on December 19th. Doors: 6 PM Show: 7 PM All Ages Welcome No Refunds or Exchanges Megan Burtt has returned with Witness, her new solo album. The Colorado-based performer, a past Kerrville NewFolk Competition winner who also performed with the all-redhead roots band Gingerbomb, had been working on the project for years, but hit delays with illness and false starts. She really began to unlock new levels in her songwriting when she decided to stop dancing around what she really wanted to say. “I discovered that’s a side of myself I like as a songwriter.,” she says. “It’s become a sensibility that I know how to rest in.” The results were a long time coming, but they’re worth the wait. With unfailing honesty and vulnerability, Burtt—who self-produced the project—wrestles with weighty topics like the burden of her own aspirations (“Drugstore Brand”), generational trauma (“Little Girls”), and the end of an important relationship (“Unfinished Business,” “Good for You”). She also does it while mixing in doses of groove and pop smarts that make the lyrics hit even harder. Ultimately, even though she addresses thorny topics, there’s a sense of hope on Witness. “These songs are more real because hidden in them is the belief that there’s a silver lining,” Burtt says. “I’m not ignorant to the shitstorm you have to endure to get there. I am a little jaded, but I am really hopeful too. I enjoy the pursuit of it all.” NPR’s All Songs Considered described Sturtz as “a reassuring breath of fresh air that pulls me back to simpler times. The quartet – Andrew Sturtz , Courtlyn Carpenter , Will Kuepper , and Jim Herlihy - is serene and folksy, with melodic vocals soaring over the lower string instrumentals. Sturtz just released their second studio album, Hyacinth, on September 29th, 2024, and they're excited to tour on this album for the next year. When they’re not playing music, you’ll probably find them milling flour, farming, laying in a creek, or eating native foliage. Information Source: eTown | eventbrite

In lead up to Valentines Day, join us for an evening with Calgary singers, Melissa Wang Jackson, Stuart Howe and Meaghan Schulz, and musicians when they come together to perform Love Stories—a concert celebrating love in all of its forms. From timeless classics to musical theatre hits, this show will explore, through song, the many shades of love: romantic love, friendship, unrequited love, and heartbreak. Whether you’re a romantic or a lover of beautiful music, Love Stories -A Celebration of Love promises to leave you inspired, moved, and humming along. Come celebrate love with us and bring your friends or partner —because every love story deserves to be sung! Doors open at 6 pm with cash bar and one intermission. $35 Information Source: Woodcliff United Church | eventbrite

Beaver Boxing presents FIGHT NIGHT on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the club’s main ring located at 145 Spruce Street. Join us for an exciting night featuring top and up-and-coming amateur boxers, competing across various weight categories for both male and female athletes. Event Details:Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025 Show Time : 7pm Location: Beaver Boxing Club, 145 Spruce Street Tickets: $25 available online All proceeds from this event will support Youth Boxing initiatives. As a non-profit organization, Beaver Boxing is dedicated to fostering amateur boxing in the Ottawa region, promoting quality training, sportsmanship, and leadership. Don’t miss your chance to witness this thrilling event and support a great cause! Information Source: Beaver Boxing Club | eventbrite

The highly anticipated Spring Showcase 2025 event will take place at the renowned Beaver Boxing Club in Ottawa. Mark your calendars for March 15, 2025, when the doors will open at 6pm for an evening of exhilarating boxing matches. The action-packed event will kick off at 6:30pm, promising an unforgettable experience for all attendees. Convenient street parking will be available free of charge near the venue at 145 Spruce Street, Ottawa, ON K1R 6P1. Don't miss out on this thrilling event in the heart of the city.

Join us for a concert featuring Sandra Sutter, with her band JuSTuS, Rob Ing, and Ethan Hill. Sandra Sutter is an award-winning Cree Métis recording artist, songwriter, musician, poet, and filmmaker who writes, records and performs in multiple genres encompassing roots music, including Native Americana, folk, country, pop, jazz, blues, and rock. Sandra’s musical partner Rob Ing is a musician, electrician, sound guy, technology wizard, and creative guru. The performance will include talented bandmates Tammi Henke and John Buckley. The concert will also feature Ethan Hill, a young composer, conductor, and organist who creates the music programming at Knox United Church. Their performance will blend music and storytelling, offering a powerful and moving experience that deepens understanding of Indigenous peoples. Together their music is inspiring, energizing, and thought-provoking. Happening on Friday, April 4, with doors opening at 6:30 pm. Sandra says We can’t wait to share with you at one of our favorite venues, the very dynamic, loving and welcoming Woodcliff United Church. Information Source: Woodcliff United Church | eventbrite

Save the Date for The Silver Unicorn Bookstore's third annual Kids Graphic Novel Festival!Stay tuned to find out which fabulous and award-wining creators of kids' comics will be joining us in 2025! As in past years, activities will be happening outside and inside the store throughout the day: • Author/Illustrator talks & meet and greets • Drawing demos • Story times • Design Your Own Cover Contest for kids with prizes! The festival is free to attend! Information Source: eventbrite