BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//CMC Prairie Region - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:CMC Prairie Region
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for CMC Prairie Region
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Edmonton
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20240310T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20241103T080000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20250309T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20251102T080000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20260308T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20261101T080000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251122T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T043625
CREATED:20251021T211006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T172113Z
UID:10000155-1763814600-1763827200@pr.cmccanada.org
SUMMARY:ArcherFest 2025
DESCRIPTION:Canadian Music Centre Prairie Region Presents:\nArcherFest\, November 22 & 23\nCelebrating the Life and Legacy of Violet Archer\nThe Canadian Music Centre Prairie Region is proud to present: ArcherFest\, a celebration dedicated to the life and legacy of visionary Canadian composer Violet Archer! Also recognizing CMC Prairie’s 45th anniversary\, this two-day festival brings together artists from across Canada to honour Archer and her contribution to the Canadian classical landscape. \n\nDay 1 – November 22\nJoin Us for Family Friendly Events!\n \n\n\n\n\nTime\nEvent\nLocation\nAdmission Information\n\n\n\n\n11:45am\nKimball Theatre Organ Demonstration – Catch the live demonstration of Kimball Theatre Organ! Used to soundtrack movies during the silent film era of the 1920s\, the Kimball Theatre Organ is one of the most popular items in the National Music Centre collection.\nLevel 3\, Sound Affects\nAdmission required to access this demonstration\n\n\n12:30pm\nViolet’s Path: a free storytelling event for the whole family!\nLevel 1\, Drop-in Zone\nFREE Admission\, pre-registration required\n\n\n1:30pm\nComposer Reading Session with the Kensington Sinfonia\nLevel 1\, Drop-in Zone\nFREE Admission\, pre-registration required\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nThis interactive storytelling event is written and performed by Léa Plourde-Archer\, grandniece of Violet Archer\, and features pianist Sandra Joy Friesen. All ages welcome! \n“I knew in my soul that I needed to play music every day for the rest of my life. Music brought me so much joy that I didn’t want to think about how hard life could be at the time for a woman trying to make a name for herself in the musical industry.” – Léa Plourde-Archer\, Violet’s Path: the melodious life of Violet Balestreri Archer \nViolet Archer (1913-2000) earned high honours as a classical music composer beginning in the 1930s. This was a rare career choice\, especially for women at the time\, so Violet faced many obstacles. Through passion and perseverance\, she earned much respect from her peers and built up a catalogue comprising over 300 compositions. \nThis year marks the 25th anniversary of Violet’s death\, and her work and life story are as relevant as ever. Inspired by her great-aunt’s legacy\, drive\, and enthusiasm\, writer Léa Plourde-Archer presents a picture book manuscript that will bring Violet’s story to new eyes and ears. Meant to be enjoyed by children and adults alike\, this story is one of a great Canadian artist who didn’t set out to be a trailblazer\, but became a role model to many simply by following her instincts. \nThe author will read the full manuscript\, which will be accompanied by drawings and photographs illustrating Violet Archer’s life. The reading will also be punctuated with short musical interludes played by live musicians. \n \nAbout Léa Plourde-Archer: \nLéa Plourde-Archer is an experienced content writer and emerging literary voice. Recently\, her creative focus has turned toward the life and legacy of her great aunt\, celebrated Canadian composer Violet Archer. Fueled by a deep curiosity and a vibrant imagination\, Léa is currently developing two manuscripts about Violet’s life: one crafted for young readers and the other intended for adults. She hopes to bring this remarkable musical figure to new audiences through storytelling and research. \n \nThe Canadian Music Centre Prairie Region presents Composer’s Reading Session\, featuring the Kensington Sinfonia. This interactive session brings selected works by local contemporary composers to life\, giving each piece a live reading and immediate response from the musicians. Composers can hear their music performed\, experiment with ideas\, and work directly with the ensemble to explore nuances of orchestration and interpretation. As a rare live workshop experience\, this session provides invaluable feedback from professional musicians. \nAbout Kensington Sinfonia: \nThe Kensington Sinfonia has been sharing intimate\, inspiring chamber music with Calgary since 1988. From timeless Baroque favorites to bold new works\, the ensemble creates programs that celebrate both tradition and innovation. With a strong focus on local composers and collaborations\, the Sinfonia brings fresh energy to every performance. Now in its fourth decade\, Kensington Sinfonia continues to make classical music welcoming\, creative\, and community-driven — inviting audiences of all ages to connect with the joy of live performance in new and meaningful ways. \n\nThis festival is presented in partnership with the National Music Centre and the Alberta Registered Music Teachers Association (ARMTA)
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/archerfest-2025-day1/
LOCATION:National Music Centre\, 850 4 St SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 1R1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Prairie
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pr.cmccanada.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/10/Archer-Fest-Youtube-Banner-scaled.png
ORGANIZER;CN="CMC Prairie":MAILTO:prairie@cmccanada.org
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR