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CLASSIC - Cornerstone Youth Theatre presents Rockin’ Robin Hood the musical, opening June 1st at New Life Fellowship Church. photo submitted

Cornerstone Youth Theatre rocks the stage with Robin Hood musical

Talented troupe presents the story of Nottingham’s favourite outlaw

CLASSIC - Cornerstone Youth Theatre presents Rockin’ Robin Hood the musical, opening June 1st at New Life Fellowship Church. photo submitted
MOVING FORWARD - Set to play in Red Deer on June 8th, Saskatoon’s Friends of Foes are also busy marking the release of their latest single Bare Boned.photo submitted

Friends of Foes in town with release of new single

A new CD is expected late this year

MOVING FORWARD - Set to play in Red Deer on June 8th, Saskatoon’s Friends of Foes are also busy marking the release of their latest single Bare Boned.photo submitted
CLASSIC - Jason Steele, right, and Paul Boultbee rehearse the Red Deer Players production of Mass Appeal at the Scott Block Theatre in Red Deer in early 2016. The theatre company is holding several events over the next while to continue to build stronger ties within the community. Red Deer Express file photo

Red Deer Players continue to build community presence

Several upcoming events planned to bolster community engagement

CLASSIC - Jason Steele, right, and Paul Boultbee rehearse the Red Deer Players production of Mass Appeal at the Scott Block Theatre in Red Deer in early 2016. The theatre company is holding several events over the next while to continue to build stronger ties within the community. Red Deer Express file photo
ON THE ROAD - Comic Derek Edwards hits the Memorial Centre’s mainstage May 25th as part of his ‘Alls I’m Saying’ tour. photo submitted

Comic Derek Edwards brings ‘Alls I’m Saying’ tour to Red Deer

Performance runs May 25th at the Memorial Centre

ON THE ROAD - Comic Derek Edwards hits the Memorial Centre’s mainstage May 25th as part of his ‘Alls I’m Saying’ tour. photo submitted
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - Local author Tim Knight-Davies is putting the word out about about contests he’s holding for youth to submit artistic ideas for the front and back covers of his first book. A contest for art concepts for chapter headings is also being held. Red Deer Express/file photo

Local author invites young artists to submit book cover art

Tim Knight-Davies’ contest runs through to this fall

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - Local author Tim Knight-Davies is putting the word out about about contests he’s holding for youth to submit artistic ideas for the front and back covers of his first book. A contest for art concepts for chapter headings is also being held. Red Deer Express/file photo
NO LIMITS - Sporting a new name and gearing up to release a new CD, Stettler-based band Renegade Station plays Leah’s Bar & Grill June 8th. photo submitted

Stettler-based band Renegade Station plays Leah’s Bar & Grill June 8th

Show features the release of latest disc Along for the Ride

NO LIMITS - Sporting a new name and gearing up to release a new CD, Stettler-based band Renegade Station plays Leah’s Bar & Grill June 8th. photo submitted
FRESH SOUND - Red Deer Indie Band Ashley’s Rejekts will be launching their new single Lick the Boots at The Krossing May 26th. photo submitted

Red Deer indie band Ashley’s Rejekts play The Krossing May 26th

Band to launch their new single via a release party

FRESH SOUND - Red Deer Indie Band Ashley’s Rejekts will be launching their new single Lick the Boots at The Krossing May 26th. photo submitted
Acclaimed fiddler brings lively show to Red Deer

Acclaimed fiddler brings lively show to Red Deer

Scott Woods’ ‘Fiddling up a Storm’ concert runs May 24th at Sunnybrook United Church

Acclaimed fiddler brings lively show to Red Deer
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Cancer Bats returning to Bo’s for Hail Destroyer anniversary tour

Show coincides with release of new album

Photo Credit: Asad Aman
CLASS ACT - The Red Deer Chamber Singers are putting the finishing touches on a variety-packed show set for May 26th at Sunnybrook United Church. Performance time is 7 p.m. Mark Weber/Red Deer Express

Red Deer Chamber Singers’ spring show entitled ‘La La La’ runs May 26th

Popular group has been a mainstay in the City’s cultural landscape

CLASS ACT - The Red Deer Chamber Singers are putting the finishing touches on a variety-packed show set for May 26th at Sunnybrook United Church. Performance time is 7 p.m. Mark Weber/Red Deer Express
MANY VOICES - André-Philippe Gagnon will perform his brand new show ‘The History of Rock and Roll’ at Red Deer’s Memorial Centre May 31st.photo submitted

André-Philippe Gagnon brings his many voices to Red Deer

Gagnon will perform his brand new show ‘The History Of Rock And Roll’

MANY VOICES - André-Philippe Gagnon will perform his brand new show ‘The History of Rock and Roll’ at Red Deer’s Memorial Centre May 31st.photo submitted
ON THE RUN - Griffin Cork plays Chris in the upcoming television series Abracadavers, available to watch later this summer. photo submitted

Alberta filmmakers make a stop in Red Deer for the filming of Abracadavers

Production made up of emerging artists

ON THE RUN - Griffin Cork plays Chris in the upcoming television series Abracadavers, available to watch later this summer. photo submitted
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Red Deer’s Ross Street Patio to open for May long weekend

Crews delayed the installation by one week to account for recent weather conditions

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Locally-shot film showcases creative gifts of actors with disabilities

Locally-shot film showcases creative gifts of actors with disabilities

Worst Date Ever entered into the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge

Locally-shot film showcases creative gifts of actors with disabilities
COMPELLING TUNES - In support of his debut solo CD When The Demons Come, Toronto-based singer/songwriter Dave Allen is including Red Deer on his current Canadian trek. He performs May 9th at The Funhaus.photo submitted

Dave Allen includes Red Deer on his current Canadian trek

Singer/songwriter performs May 9th at The Funhaus

COMPELLING TUNES - In support of his debut solo CD When The Demons Come, Toronto-based singer/songwriter Dave Allen is including Red Deer on his current Canadian trek. He performs May 9th at The Funhaus.photo submitted
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Labelle Stage Productions Vocal Competition finals run May 5th

Event runs in Red Deer Public Library’s Snell Auditorium downtown

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CLASSIC TALE - Volunteers with Tree House Youth Theatre work on set pieces for the troupe’s upcoming performance of The Reluctant Dragon. The show opens May 3rd at the Scott Block. photo submitted

Tree House Youth Theatre presents Kenneth Grahame’s The Reluctant Dragon

Shows run May 3rd-5th; 10th-12th at the Scott Block Theatre

CLASSIC TALE - Volunteers with Tree House Youth Theatre work on set pieces for the troupe’s upcoming performance of The Reluctant Dragon. The show opens May 3rd at the Scott Block. photo submitted
GETTING READY - Sue Barker and Sheila Wright help set up the Middle Schools Awesome Art Show, held in the Kiwanis Gallery through to May 21st. Mark Weber/Red Deer Express

Creativity on display via the Middle Schools Awesome Art Show

‘First Friday’ Red Deer opening reception runs May 4th

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GETTING READY - Sue Barker and Sheila Wright help set up the Middle Schools Awesome Art Show, held in the Kiwanis Gallery through to May 21st. Mark Weber/Red Deer Express
PERSEVERANCE - Moose Jaw-based band Johnny 2 Fingers and the Deformities play The Vat April 27th. photo submitted

Johnny 2 Fingers and the Deformities play The Vat April 27th

Moose Jaw band is on a 39-day national tour from Quebec City to Vancouver

PERSEVERANCE - Moose Jaw-based band Johnny 2 Fingers and the Deformities play The Vat April 27th. photo submitted
ACCOMPLISHED - Local author Kimmy Beach has been short-listed by the Writers’ Guild of Alberta for her extraordinary latest title Nuala: A Fable. Winners will be announced and awards presented at the Alberta Literary Awards Gala on June 2nd in Calgary. photo submitted

Red Deer author lands on prestigious shortlist for 2017 release

Kimmy Beach has been short-listed by the Writers’ Guild of Alberta

ACCOMPLISHED - Local author Kimmy Beach has been short-listed by the Writers’ Guild of Alberta for her extraordinary latest title Nuala: A Fable. Winners will be announced and awards presented at the Alberta Literary Awards Gala on June 2nd in Calgary. photo submitted