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Musicians, Magicians, Singers and Speakers!
If you're looking for diverse, free entertainment with a unique focus on western lifestyle and the celebration of our western culture, the Window on the West stage is undeniably the 'happening place'.
Each day from 11:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m., non-stop entertainment featuring an enjoyable, eclectic mix of western/folk music, cowboy poetry, comedy, lecture, demonstration and artists' hour fun events is offered, all with a touch of old-west flair.
Come in, sit down, and spend some relaxing time being entertained by our marvelous array of performers.
Of particular note are these amusing challenges, featuring artists from the Western Art Show. Only moments before the competition, the participants will be given a surprise assortment of supplies to use in the creation of their project. Artists have volunteered for the following fun events:
- Western Reflections (decorating western-style, framed mirrors) - July 7 at 2:30 p.m
- 'Card' Blanche (designing and decorating giant greeting cards) - July 8 at 2:30 p.m.
- Paint with an Artist (children are teamed with artists, who teach and share the joy of painting) - July 9 at 1:30 p.m.
- Flower Power (floral arranging) - July 10 at 2:30 p.m.
Perhaps your favourite artist is also a musician. Judy's Jam (a musical jam session featuring talented artists and committee volunteers) - July 11 at 2:30 p.m.
Other not-to-be-missed performances include:
- Bryan 'Bj' Smith - 2007 Will Rogers Award Winner, Academy of Western Artists Cowboy Poetry CD of the year
- Patti-Johnston Martin - Vocal with guitar and poetry recitation (Calgary Stampede Queen Alumni member)
- Tracy Millar - CCMA showcase artist in 2003. "Millar's voice is a pure country instrument that opts for the old school approach of finding the emotional core of the lyric" [ Peter North, Edmonton Journal ]
- Keister Family Fiddlers - this energetic and dynamic family fiddling group is comprised of four sisters aged 12, 11 and 8 year-old twins
- Jesse Fowler, Lloyd Dolen, Barry Laporte and Latigo keep their traditional music true to their country roots
- Gail Kennedy - 2007 Emmy award winner for Outstanding Make-up for Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee
- And many, many more!
We are looking forward to seeing you at Stampede 2008!
For further information please contact us at: west@westernshowcase.com
View the 2008 Performers' Page
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