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Festivals, Workshops, Events – Oh My!
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OSPAC Open House – Songs & Stories of Music in Edmonton
September 27, 2024 @ 8:00 pm - September 29, 2024 @ 5:00 pm

Join the Cosmopolitan Music Society and Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre for an entertaining and educational look at diverse musical genres from local and global perspectives. Enjoy performances and discussions that reflect the wealth of talent offered by local Edmonton artists, from September 27-29th.
Friday Sept. 27 8pm-midnight – Blues to Rock, hosted by Lionel Rault. Featuring Ron Rault, Bill Hobson, David Aide, Dave Babcock, and Punch Drunk Cabaret
Saturday Sept. 28 1-5pm – Celtic & Folk, hosted by Maria Dunn. Featuring Shannon Johnson, Jeremiah McDade, Terry McDade, Debbie Houle, Jamie Burns, Sherryl Sewepagaham and the CMS Chorus
Saturday Sept. 28 8pm-midnight – Hip Hop, hosted by Bobby T. Featuring Darren Jordan, Touch, Dirt Gritie, KazMega, and more. Co-produced by Arlo Maverick
Sunday Sept. 29 1-5pm – Electroacoustic, hosted by Dr. Shawn Pinchbeck. Featuring Boreal Electro Acoustic Music Society (BEAMS), CMS winds and percussion, and Bordeaux
Enjoy free admission to all sessions.