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_ 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

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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.

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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

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