~ Alberta

_ Emphasis: on wide appeal

Contributed

_ The concert season opens in
Terrace on Monday, Oct. 1 witha
performance by the Alberta Ballet -

Company.

Alberta Ballet is the first in the
series of Terrace Concert Society
1990-91 season performances. The
show is co-sponsored by the Ter-
race and District Arts Council and
the Terrace. District Teachers’
Association. a ;

The Alberta’ Ballet offers an
innovative and theatrical approach
to ballet with the intent of making
classical dance accessible to a
broad range of audiences. The
company’s repertoire includes full

length classics and innovative new.

contemporary works, all created by

national and international chorco- .

_ graphers.

‘The Company is a major contri-
butor to the educational and cul-
tural life of Alberta. To reach as
many people as possible, its reper-
toire is presented in full concerts,
community residency programmes,
school programmes and in lecture
demonstrations.

Creativity and performance eX-
cellence are both encouraged and
expected by artistic director Ali
_ Pourfarrokh. Through Pourfarrokh,
Alberta Ballet attracis top creative
artists in design and choreography,

. transforming its stage into a.
showcase for some of the world’s”

finest talent.

Alberta Ballet has emerged as a
major cultural force in Canada
through its unique style, its distinc-
tive versatility and its trademark of
- sophisticated, youthful vitality.

- The company director states:

_ "This season, Alberta Ballet will!
tour nationally from Ottawa to
Victoria. Our expanding repertoire
includes five new and dynamic
ballets by leading choreographers,

and the company has grown from -

16 to 18 dancers. I would like to
extend a warm thank you to all
those corporations, organizations
and individuals who have sup-

ported Alberta Ballet throughout

the years. Only with this much
appreciated support has Alberta
Ballet been able to accomplish
such growth, and to offer our
audiences world class dance enter-
tainment, hence enriching the
cultural fibre of our communities."
Tickets for the Alberta Ballet
performance on Oct. 1 are avail-
able at Erwin’s Jewellers in the
Skeena Mall. Seating is reserved,
so. book now. Adults $18, students
and seniors $12.

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Terrace Review — Wednesday, September 26, 1990 B13.

’ ALI POURFARROKH, “Artistic Director

The Terrace Inn
*Gigi's - “Wanted Alive"

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Northwest Arts and
Entertainment Calendar.

R.E.M. Lee Theatre

*Sept.28, 8 p.m. - "Inside Tracks" BC Music Project Tour, with Valdy, Karen
Ljungh, Mark Perry and Doug Phair.
*Sept.30 - Northern B.C. Winter Games telethon, hosted by Laurie Thain and
Doug Smith. Call 635-1991 for more information.
*Oct.1, 8 p.m.-- Alberta Ballet, presented by the Terrace Concert Society
*Oct.6, 2'p.m. - Kinsmen annual Variety Show
Terrace Public Art Gallery

‘Until Sept.30 - Queen Charlotte. Islands Masketeers - an exhibit of creative
masks, costumes and adornments by. 12 Queen Charlotte Islands creators.
School tours welcome: Call ahead. .

“*Augie’s - Karin Liungh and Glen Fossum '
*Sept.29 - Benefit buffet dinner/concert with Laurie Thain, Tickets at Terrace
Reaity and Kelly’s Stereo Mart. Support the Northern B.C. Winter Games!

‘Northern Motor Inn

«George's Pub - Larry Roberts, until Oct. 6th
Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 13
*Sept.28 & 29 - open dart tournament:

Prince Rupert Performing Arts Centre
«Sept.29th, 8 p.m. - Alberta Ballet
*Oct.7, 1:30 & 4 p.m. - Kinsmen Club Varie

*Oct.7, 8 p.m. - Cornucopia Brass

Kitimat Centennial Museum
Until Oct.12 + Kitamaat: "Old Town" and "New Town", historical photos &

“Until Oct.13 - Our Native Languages, circulated by the Royal B.C. Museum

_K’san Exhibition Centre, Old Hazelton |
‘for the month of September - etchings and | engravings by Lida Watson of

' (except Sunday) from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 a.m. Glen

i GIG?'S PUB

ty Shows, featuring magician Murray

Alberta Ballet: creativity and performance excellence.

Ne E.W.S

by Robert Q. Smith
General Manager
AUGIE’S LOUNGE

1} The perfect place in Terrace to meet friends and
have pleasant conversation in a relaxing setting, is
Augie’s Lounge in the new Terrace Inn. It’s open daily [f

Fossum plays plano favourites from noon til! 2:00 p.m.
weekdays while you enjoy our popular buffet lunch —a
good deal at $6.95 including soup, salads, a hot entre
and dessert. Weekday evenings Glen returns at 9:00
p.m. to play more memorable songs, and on the
weekends enjoy local artist Karin Ljungh. Augie’s
Piano Lounge — try it. You'll like it.

For live music from top name bands, the lively spot
in town is Gigi’s Pub. Dance.or just enjoy the music
from 10:00 p.m. til} 2:00 a.m. Monday to Saturday. Gigi’s |]
Pub is on Kalum Street at the new Terrace Inn.

“AFTER-5 WIND DOWN” ..

_Complimentary hot hors d’oeuvres are served
weekdays between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in Augie’s
Lounge at the Terrace Inn. After a busy day, unwind
with a cool beverage and some of our free snacks. It’s
also a good place to celebrate a birthday or special oc-
casion.

BREAKFAST AT 6

Our Kermodei Restaurant opens at 6:00 a.m. for
breakfast and it’s served until 11:30'a.m: Start your day
‘the right way’ at the Terrace Inn.

4551 Greig Avenue,
Terrace, B.C.
Phone: 635-6630 Fax: 635-2788

[Tout FREE: 1-200-663-8156) ||