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SUMMARY:Hodgins Fine Art Auction
DESCRIPTION:With over twenty years on the road and fifteen albums to his name\, Nova Scotia’s Dave Gunning is one of Canada’s most respected folk singersongwriters. A multiple ECMA and Canadian Folk Music Award winner\, he’s celebrated for his warm stage presence\, sharp wit\, and songs that honour everyday heroes while speaking honestly about the world around us. Deeply rooted in Pictou County\, Gunning’s music tells the stories of working people\, small-town resilience\, and community pride. His live performances weave heartfelt storytelling with perfectly timed humour\, creating an intimate\, engaging experience that feels both genuine and profoundly human. \nHaving shared stages with legends like Ron Hynes\, Rita MacNeil\, and Matt Andersen\, Gunning continues to forge his own path\, grounded in craftsmanship and connection. His upcoming album\, Field Notes- recorded in Point Lonsdale\, Australia and set for release Feb. 20\, 2026- returns to the stripped-back\, emotionally rich songwriting that has long defined his work. \nJoin Dave for an evening of stories\, songs\, and songs of life lived fully\, as he celebrates the release of Field Notes with a performance that promises to be heartfelt\, moving\, and memorable. \nCatch Dave at the Snowbirds Lounge in Bragg Creek on April 11\, 2026. Tickets at www.braggcreekperformingarts.ca
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SUMMARY:The Boars Head
DESCRIPTION:Join Shakespeare’s most beloved drunken clown Falstaff as he tries to keep the favour of Prince Hal and his kinsmen in “The Boar’s Head”. \nThe team at The Shakespeare Company have woven together a collection of the bard’s best comic scenes set in a tavern\, and partnered with Eau Claire Distillery to create a fun and immersive theatre experience! \nFor 4 nights Only\, “The Boar’s Head” will take over the Speakeasy at Eau Claire Distillery in Turner Valley. \nCome early to enjoy some food and drink and then sit back with a cup of sack and enjoy the show. \nDoors open at 6pm – Bar and food service available \nShow starts at 7pm – approx 75 min \nSpeakeasy remains open until 10pm \nFriday November 28\, Saturday November 29\, Friday December 5 & Saturday December 6
URL:https://highcountrynews.ca/event/the-boars-head/2025-12-05/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Diamond Valley
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SUMMARY:The Boars Head
DESCRIPTION:Join Shakespeare’s most beloved drunken clown Falstaff as he tries to keep the favour of Prince Hal and his kinsmen in “The Boar’s Head”. \nThe team at The Shakespeare Company have woven together a collection of the bard’s best comic scenes set in a tavern\, and partnered with Eau Claire Distillery to create a fun and immersive theatre experience! \nFor 4 nights Only\, “The Boar’s Head” will take over the Speakeasy at Eau Claire Distillery in Turner Valley. \nCome early to enjoy some food and drink and then sit back with a cup of sack and enjoy the show. \nDoors open at 6pm – Bar and food service available \nShow starts at 7pm – approx 75 min \nSpeakeasy remains open until 10pm \nFriday November 28\, Saturday November 29\, Friday December 5 & Saturday December 6
URL:https://highcountrynews.ca/event/the-boars-head/2025-12-06/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Diamond Valley
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SUMMARY:Square Butte Christmas Concert
DESCRIPTION:Planning has begun for Square Butte’s Christmas Concert! We are looking for talented people to take part. If you or someone you know would love to share your gift\, please reach out! Talents can include: pianists\, singers\, storytellers\, musicians\, dancers\, family skits or plays. A huge part of our concert is a basket raffle to support a local family in need. If you would like to donate an item for our raffle baskets\, please contact Kristen Coles at (403-874-1943) Come for some festive fun. Christmas carols\, cookies and hot chocolate. PLEASE BRING YOUR FAVOURITE HOLIDAY APPETIZER FOR EVERYONE TO SHARE AND ONE SMALL GIFT PER CHILD TO PUT IN SANTA’S SACK. (FREE BEVERAGES WILL BE PROVIDED)
URL:https://highcountrynews.ca/event/square-butte-christmas-concert/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Wine & Spirits Auction
DESCRIPTION:With over twenty years on the road and fifteen albums to his name\, Nova Scotia’s Dave Gunning is one of Canada’s most respected folk singersongwriters. A multiple ECMA and Canadian Folk Music Award winner\, he’s celebrated for his warm stage presence\, sharp wit\, and songs that honour everyday heroes while speaking honestly about the world around us. Deeply rooted in Pictou County\, Gunning’s music tells the stories of working people\, small-town resilience\, and community pride. His live performances weave heartfelt storytelling with perfectly timed humour\, creating an intimate\, engaging experience that feels both genuine and profoundly human. \nHaving shared stages with legends like Ron Hynes\, Rita MacNeil\, and Matt Andersen\, Gunning continues to forge his own path\, grounded in craftsmanship and connection. His upcoming album\, Field Notes- recorded in Point Lonsdale\, Australia and set for release Feb. 20\, 2026- returns to the stripped-back\, emotionally rich songwriting that has long defined his work. \nJoin Dave for an evening of stories\, songs\, and songs of life lived fully\, as he celebrates the release of Field Notes with a performance that promises to be heartfelt\, moving\, and memorable. \nCatch Dave at the Snowbirds Lounge in Bragg Creek on April 11\, 2026. Tickets at www.braggcreekperformingarts.ca
URL:https://highcountrynews.ca/event/wine-spirits-auction-2/
LOCATION:Alberta
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SUMMARY:The Diamond Valley Singers 2025 Holiday Concert
DESCRIPTION:The Diamond Valley Singers Present Their 2025 Holiday Concert\nSunday\, December 14\, at 2:00 p.m. at the Sheep River Library\nHosted by Doris Daley with special guests The Christmas Belles\nAdmission is free; donations are gratefully accepted. Light refreshments will follow.
URL:https://highcountrynews.ca/event/the-diamond-valley-singers-present-their-2025-holiday-concert/
LOCATION:Sheep River Library\, 129 Main Street NW\, Turner Valley\, Alberta\, T0L 2A0\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Swap Donkey Presents: Nuncrackers Holiday Musical
DESCRIPTION:Nuncrackers – December 18-21\, 2024: \nThe Christmas musical\, Nuncrackers\, was a hit last season!  Audiences loved it so much we are bringing it back to our theatre this holiday season. \nIt stars the nuns you love\, plus Father Virgil and Mount Saint Helen’s most talented students\, in the first TV special taped in the Cable Access Studio built by Reverend Mother in the convent basement.   This show is filled with wacky Nunsense humour!  Certain to tickle your funny bone and likely to tug at your heartstrings\, Nuncrackers is the perfect way to make your holiday season merry and bright (synopsis from concordtheatricals.com). \nNuncrackers runs December 18-21\, 2025.Tickets for Nuncrackers and all our musical theatre productions are available on our website at www.swampdonkeytheatre.ca. \nGroup Tickets: \nAre you interested in bringing a group to one of our performances?  Please contact us at swampdonkeytheatre@gmail.com about discounted group ticket pricing.  We can arrange alternate dates for your group if the performance dates currently offered don’t work for you. \nRestaurant and Retail Partners: \nWhy not spend the day in Bragg Creek?  We have partnered with eleven local restaurants\, the Bragg Creek Distillers\, and a number of local retail shops.  Our partners offer discounts on meals and beverages on performance dates when you present your Swamp Donkey performance ticket.  A complete list of our partners and their offers is available on our website.  We look forward to seeing you at the theatre!
URL:https://highcountrynews.ca/event/swap-donkey-presents-nuncrackers-holiday-musical/2025-12-18/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Bragg Creek
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SUMMARY:Swap Donkey Presents: Nuncrackers Holiday Musical
DESCRIPTION:Nuncrackers – December 18-21\, 2024: \nThe Christmas musical\, Nuncrackers\, was a hit last season!  Audiences loved it so much we are bringing it back to our theatre this holiday season. \nIt stars the nuns you love\, plus Father Virgil and Mount Saint Helen’s most talented students\, in the first TV special taped in the Cable Access Studio built by Reverend Mother in the convent basement.   This show is filled with wacky Nunsense humour!  Certain to tickle your funny bone and likely to tug at your heartstrings\, Nuncrackers is the perfect way to make your holiday season merry and bright (synopsis from concordtheatricals.com). \nNuncrackers runs December 18-21\, 2025.Tickets for Nuncrackers and all our musical theatre productions are available on our website at www.swampdonkeytheatre.ca. \nGroup Tickets: \nAre you interested in bringing a group to one of our performances?  Please contact us at swampdonkeytheatre@gmail.com about discounted group ticket pricing.  We can arrange alternate dates for your group if the performance dates currently offered don’t work for you. \nRestaurant and Retail Partners: \nWhy not spend the day in Bragg Creek?  We have partnered with eleven local restaurants\, the Bragg Creek Distillers\, and a number of local retail shops.  Our partners offer discounts on meals and beverages on performance dates when you present your Swamp Donkey performance ticket.  A complete list of our partners and their offers is available on our website.  We look forward to seeing you at the theatre!
URL:https://highcountrynews.ca/event/swap-donkey-presents-nuncrackers-holiday-musical/2025-12-19/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Bragg Creek
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SUMMARY:Swap Donkey Presents: Nuncrackers Holiday Musical
DESCRIPTION:Nuncrackers – December 18-21\, 2024: \nThe Christmas musical\, Nuncrackers\, was a hit last season!  Audiences loved it so much we are bringing it back to our theatre this holiday season. \nIt stars the nuns you love\, plus Father Virgil and Mount Saint Helen’s most talented students\, in the first TV special taped in the Cable Access Studio built by Reverend Mother in the convent basement.   This show is filled with wacky Nunsense humour!  Certain to tickle your funny bone and likely to tug at your heartstrings\, Nuncrackers is the perfect way to make your holiday season merry and bright (synopsis from concordtheatricals.com). \nNuncrackers runs December 18-21\, 2025.Tickets for Nuncrackers and all our musical theatre productions are available on our website at www.swampdonkeytheatre.ca. \nGroup Tickets: \nAre you interested in bringing a group to one of our performances?  Please contact us at swampdonkeytheatre@gmail.com about discounted group ticket pricing.  We can arrange alternate dates for your group if the performance dates currently offered don’t work for you. \nRestaurant and Retail Partners: \nWhy not spend the day in Bragg Creek?  We have partnered with eleven local restaurants\, the Bragg Creek Distillers\, and a number of local retail shops.  Our partners offer discounts on meals and beverages on performance dates when you present your Swamp Donkey performance ticket.  A complete list of our partners and their offers is available on our website.  We look forward to seeing you at the theatre!
URL:https://highcountrynews.ca/event/swap-donkey-presents-nuncrackers-holiday-musical/2025-12-20/1/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Bragg Creek
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SUMMARY:Swap Donkey Presents: Nuncrackers Holiday Musical
DESCRIPTION:Nuncrackers – December 18-21\, 2024: \nThe Christmas musical\, Nuncrackers\, was a hit last season!  Audiences loved it so much we are bringing it back to our theatre this holiday season. \nIt stars the nuns you love\, plus Father Virgil and Mount Saint Helen’s most talented students\, in the first TV special taped in the Cable Access Studio built by Reverend Mother in the convent basement.   This show is filled with wacky Nunsense humour!  Certain to tickle your funny bone and likely to tug at your heartstrings\, Nuncrackers is the perfect way to make your holiday season merry and bright (synopsis from concordtheatricals.com). \nNuncrackers runs December 18-21\, 2025.Tickets for Nuncrackers and all our musical theatre productions are available on our website at www.swampdonkeytheatre.ca. \nGroup Tickets: \nAre you interested in bringing a group to one of our performances?  Please contact us at swampdonkeytheatre@gmail.com about discounted group ticket pricing.  We can arrange alternate dates for your group if the performance dates currently offered don’t work for you. \nRestaurant and Retail Partners: \nWhy not spend the day in Bragg Creek?  We have partnered with eleven local restaurants\, the Bragg Creek Distillers\, and a number of local retail shops.  Our partners offer discounts on meals and beverages on performance dates when you present your Swamp Donkey performance ticket.  A complete list of our partners and their offers is available on our website.  We look forward to seeing you at the theatre!
URL:https://highcountrynews.ca/event/swap-donkey-presents-nuncrackers-holiday-musical/2025-12-20/2/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Bragg Creek
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SUMMARY:Swap Donkey Presents: Nuncrackers Holiday Musical
DESCRIPTION:Nuncrackers – December 18-21\, 2024: \nThe Christmas musical\, Nuncrackers\, was a hit last season!  Audiences loved it so much we are bringing it back to our theatre this holiday season. \nIt stars the nuns you love\, plus Father Virgil and Mount Saint Helen’s most talented students\, in the first TV special taped in the Cable Access Studio built by Reverend Mother in the convent basement.   This show is filled with wacky Nunsense humour!  Certain to tickle your funny bone and likely to tug at your heartstrings\, Nuncrackers is the perfect way to make your holiday season merry and bright (synopsis from concordtheatricals.com). \nNuncrackers runs December 18-21\, 2025.Tickets for Nuncrackers and all our musical theatre productions are available on our website at www.swampdonkeytheatre.ca. \nGroup Tickets: \nAre you interested in bringing a group to one of our performances?  Please contact us at swampdonkeytheatre@gmail.com about discounted group ticket pricing.  We can arrange alternate dates for your group if the performance dates currently offered don’t work for you. \nRestaurant and Retail Partners: \nWhy not spend the day in Bragg Creek?  We have partnered with eleven local restaurants\, the Bragg Creek Distillers\, and a number of local retail shops.  Our partners offer discounts on meals and beverages on performance dates when you present your Swamp Donkey performance ticket.  A complete list of our partners and their offers is available on our website.  We look forward to seeing you at the theatre!
URL:https://highcountrynews.ca/event/swap-donkey-presents-nuncrackers-holiday-musical/2025-12-21/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Bragg Creek
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