Arts & Culture

CGMFA picks its winners

Daniel Gervais (right) of Edmonton placed 1st in the Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling Competition held Saturday at the Morinville Community Cultural Centre. The Edmonton fiddler received a trophy and $3500. Gervais also won the People’s Choice Award, sponsored by Calvin Vollrath. […]

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Calvin Vollrath returns

Locally raised fiddling champion Calvin Vollrath returns to the Morinville Community Culture Centre for three performances May 27, 28, and 29. His fifth straight year playing the venue kicks off on the Friday with a dine and dance event. Saturday will see Vollrath’s annual CD release concert takes place, and Sunday afternoon features the Fiddle Gala his fans have come to expect. […]

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Volunteers to be recognized next week

Volunteers and volunteerism will be celebrated Apr. 10 to 16 during National Volunteer Week. A special volunteer evening is planned for Apr. 15 at the Morinville Community Cultural Centre from 6 p.m to 8 p.m.

This year’s theme is Volunteers are the Roots of a Community, and the Town is recognizing it’s rooted volunteers with a pay-it-forward program, volunteer contribution wall, articles thanking volunteers, and the recognition night complete with a meal and ceremony. […]

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Steve Pineo’s Elvis Show recaptures era

Singer/songwriter Steve Pineo is bringing the Heebee-Jeebees, his five-piece band, and the songs and sounds of Elvis Presley to the Morinville Community Cultural Centre. The two-hour show, sponsored by Infinite Event Services, takes place Mar. 19. […]

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Splash ‘N Boots: They just want to dance and sing

JUNO Award-nominated children’s performers Splash ‘N Boots played to a full house Feb. 20. The second in the series of free shows for children and their families during the cultural centre’s fifth anniversary, tickets for Splash ‘N Boots went quickly, a considerable step up from the 80 tickets sold during their 2012 visit. However, people without tickets were still given seats as the centre filled the few empty seats with those who came hoping to get in. […]

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Derina Harvey Band bringing Celtic Rock to town

A group of transplanted East-Coasters hit the stage this weekend with an evening of Celtic Rock, east coast music, and their own original jigs and reels. The Derina Harvey Band will perform at the Morinville Community Cultural Centre Jan. 16 at 8 p.m. with cocktails at 6 p.m. and a catered dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $45 per person, and Andrew Webb Carpentry is sponsoring the event. […]

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ELVIS ’56 brings the magic of the King to Morinville

Hailed as one of the most talented Elvis Tribute Artists (ETA) in the world, Cody Ray Slaughter has performed across the United States and on Late Night with David Letterman. The ETA made a stop in Morinville Nov. 17 as part of his Nov. 14 to 25 Canadian tour. […]

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Lots of family entertainment during festival weekend

Morinville’s Annual Lite Up the Nite Festival takes place Nov. 27 to 29, and the Morinville Community Cultural Centre will play host for three shows over two days that will help get families into the holiday season.
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BAM show cartoonish

Friday night’s BAM comedy percussion show drew a small audience of about 75 parents and children, but those who attended the event could not have regretted doing so. The 70-minute performance was filled end-to-end with laughter and expert drumming. […]

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Comedy and percussion mix for next Live at the CCC show

Comedy and percussion will mix with some of the community’s best food offerings Oct. 16 when the Morinville Community Cultural Centre brings BAM to the stage along with the return of A Taste of Morinville.

BAM spokesperson and group member Jean-Sebastien Dallaire said the group is looking forward to bringing their show to town. […]

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Town to hold 3rd Annual Oktoberfest this weekend

The Town of Morinville is hoping residents will be as enthusiastic about celebrating German culture as they were for the last two years when hundreds have come out to enjoy German entertainment, food and drink. The 3rd Annual Oktoberfest Celebration will take place at the Morinville Community Cultural Centre (MCCC) Oct. 2 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. […]